Life membership for Trish: Well known Yarrawonga Mulwala Indoor Bowls President Trish Murphy was presented with life membership on December 4 after 20 years in the top job. With a bouquet of flowers, Trish is pictured with vice-president Lynne Harmer and secretary Judi Cummins.
Yarrawonga Bowls
The Ladies Championship Final between Rosene Andrews and Evelyn Calder is being played this Friday at 4pm. We wish both Ladies Good Bowling.
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Pennant Practice
Pennant Practice is held on Thursdays at 4pm.
Midweek Pennant
Yarrawonga Bowls Club B2 Gary Park in action.
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A1 played Kiewa at Kiewa and won by 19 shots with 2 rinks getting up. Ladder Position – 2nd, the best winning rink was that of Kevin Evans, Les Spencer, Peter McKay and Ros King. It took them a few ends to settle, and were 5-0 down, then they took off, getting 13 shots over the next 5 ends to take the lead 13-5 they got stuck on 20 shots for 4 ends but won 3 of the final 4 ends to get the win by 15 shots.
B2 played Wangaratta at Wangaratta and struggled on the heavy Greens losing by 13 shots with none of the rinks getting up. Ladder position 5th.
Weekend Pennant
A2 played Benalla at home and won by 16 shots, with 3 of the 4 rinks getting up. Ladder Position – 2nd, the best winning rink was that of Kevin Evans, Les Spencer, Sue Middleton and Kim Lefevre. They were 14-5 up after the 10th end, 23-9 after the 17th and got the win 27-12 They did very well, winning 12 of the 21 ends.
A4 played Mansfield at Mansfield and lost by 18 shots, with 3 of the 4 rinks having a Draw, not a common occurrence at all and yet on the Saturday before, the B2’s had 2 of their 3 rinks having a Draw. Ladder Position – 5th
B2 played YMGCR at YMGCR and won by 13 shots with 2 of the 3 rinks getting up. Ladder Position – 3rd the best winning rink was that of Tom Dodds, Gary Park, Kim Silver and Noeleen Borg. They got off to a good start being 8-1 up after the 5th end, but the opposition fought back to close the gap 12-10. Tom and the team stepped up again and scored 12 shots over the last 7 ends to get the win 24-11 and won 13 of the 21 ends.
Social Bowls
Wednesday, December 6 was our 2 Bowl Triples Tournament. Thank You to KMA Signs for Sponsoring this Tournament. Winners of the day were – Peter Velardo, Mick Crawford and Trevor Kilpatrick. 2nd – Alan Gouge, Peter Lidgerwood and Tony Durkin. 3rd – Ray Irvine, Julian Jones and Ian Febey. The best 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th game winners were the teams of; Jock McQualter, Kim Silver, Merv Hannaford and Trevor Selwood.
Thursday, December 7, Winners – Linda, Loretta and Deb. Runners Up – Janette, Helen and Bruce.
This Week’s Social Bowls
Thursday, December 14, Barefoot Bowls. 6pm Sausage Sizzle for a 6.30pm start.
Please Note: Monday’s 2-4-2 will be starting at 10.30am until further notice and names need to be down by 9am on the day.
To any of our members who are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.
To All, Good Health, Good Bowling.
Robyn Forge in full concentration.
YMGCR Bowls
Midweek Pennant
YMGCR’s A1’s travelled to Myrtleford and, after the game boarded the bus, having gone down to the home side by just 10 shots. The final score, YMGCR 48 shots and 2 points to Myrtleford’s 58 shots and 12 points. This result finds the A1’s in 7th place just 7 points above Myrtleford. Ray Irvine (S), Gary Presnell (3), Shirley Hummel (2), and Ian Febey (L), brought home 2 valuable points, beating their opposition 16 shots to 13 shots.
The A2s were at home to Corowa RSL and couldn’t translate the home ground advantage into a win over the section’s top team. YMGCR had 46 shots and 2 points to Corowa RSL 62 shots and 12 points. All was not lost, however, with Lynne Baxter (L), Jan Morton (2), Pam Dodman (3), and Doddy Dodman (S), securing 2 points for YMGCR 20 shots to 16 shots. The A2s have now slid a couple of rungs down the ladder to 7th place, but with a form reversal, could find themselves knocking on the door of finals.
The A3 side played host to Mansfield and the visitors returned home, winning by 40 shots, Mansfield 77 shots and 12 points to YMGCR 37 shots and 2 points. This result finds the A3’s in 6th place going into the last game before Christmas. Securing 2 points for YMGCR were Cecilia Milne (L), Denise Trubiano (2), Gavin Borwick (3), and Ron Lamson (S), who spoilt the party for their opponents winning 18 shots to 14 shots.
Wednesday Social Bowls
Wednesday Social was not played on December 6, however, the last game before the Christmas break is being played this week, so to catch up with all your friends for the festive season, as well a being a chance to win the Rolling Jackpot, which is over the $100.00 mark, why not put your name down on the list at the Bowls Office. After this week’s game, Wednesday Social will resume on January 10, 2024.
Weekend Pennant
The A1s entertained Rutherglen and almost made a clean sweep of proceedings, winning 94 shots and 16 points to Rutherglen’s 78 shots and 2 points. In a game where the results were under 10 shots overall rinks, it was the side of Laureen Smith (L), Ray Irvine (2), Bob Fiddes (3), and Rod Jones (S), who won with a degree of comfort 29 shots to Rutherglen 22 shots.
With a couple of results going their way, YMGCR found themselves on top spot, leading Wodonga in second place by 5 points.
Wodonga played host to YMGCR’s A2 side and it was a clean sweep for the home side, Wodonga 91 shots and 18 points to YMGCR 59 shots and 0 points. Barb Tennyson (L), Tony Durkin (2), Vic Brincat (3), and Neil Loveridge (S), fought hard all day but, after the 84th end, went down narrowly 19 shots to their opponent’s 25 shots. This result sees YMGCR in 5th place and still within striking distance of the finals.
The A4s entertained Rutherglen and, in an oh-so-close result, went down to the visitors. After the 84th end YMGCR 72 shots and 4 points to Rutherglen 74 shots and 14 points. Setting a cracking pace for YMGCR, however, was the rink of Lynne Baxter (L), Liliana Borwick (2), Les Balfour (3), and Marcia McGrillen (S), who won well 22 shots to Rutherglen’s 10 shots. The A4s now sit in 6th place, still with a chance at the finals.
The B2s made the short trip to Yarrawonga Bowling Club, and it was the hosts who won the day, Yarrawonga 63 shots and 12 points to YMGCR 50 shots and 2 points. Bringing 2 points home for YMGCR were the rink of Robyn Forge (L), Gavin Borwick (2), Noel Millar (3), and Keith Eade (S), who won 19 shots to Yarrawonga’s 17 shots.
Green Maintenance
The East Green will be undergoing a renovation commencing on or around December 15. This will only leave the West Green for roll-ups. Anticipating a fair number of Christmas corporate bowls events, it may be worth considering which times you decide to have a roll. The East Green should re-open for use around mid-January. Until next week, good bowling.
Tungamah Bowls Club
December 5 Midweek Pennant
A hard day at the office, as expected on this synthetic surface; although we went down with slim margins on two rinks, Tunga won overall by 7 shots, so collected 14 points. This puts us 2nd behind Corowa RSL on the ladder. Thanks to Moyhu for their hospitality. Play at home against Benalla on the 12th.
Thursday, December 7 saw practice, BBQ, Members Draw and Semi-Finals of the Club Championships. Dylan Sidebottom played “Cricket” Haebich, Dylan was the victor by a slim margin. Tim Stapleton played Anthony Clota, and Tim was the one to go to the finals to play Dylan for the Championship. Diane Sampson played Joy Watt and went on to play Kerry Ralph, who defeated Betty Starkey.
The final is on Thursday 14th. Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell will also be visiting; apparently, he is keen to learn the skill of Lawn Bowls and to check our Club out. He can’t believe our membership or the weekly support of our locals. Let him see what Thursday nights are really like. “GO HOPPERS”
December 9, Saturday A3: Tungamah at home (again) to Beechworth.
Beechworth liked our green, winning three rinks and overall. We got one rink, so 16 to 2 pts. We confess we were 6 players down on short notice and appreciate the contribution of all players who stepped up.
To go down by only 10 shots wasn’t a bad result, taken in context.
This result does put us back to 5th spot, but if we consolidate and look to the finals all should be good. Players will be returning, we hope.
Next week, we travel to Milawa on December 16, probably starting early for Christmas Break Up. Hope we give ourselves an early Christmas present. Return January 13 against Moira.
Club Mulwala players Lou Mathews sends one down to the jack.
December 9, Saturday B2s: Away to Corowa RSL.
This was a very close game with RSL getting up 60 to 59 shots, Tunga winning just the one rink, so got just 2 points but retain 2nd spot on the ladder and a game clear of 3rd. at home to Club Mulwala for the last game before Christmas, we return on January 20 with a trip to Wodonga.
From Tungamah Hoppers to all bowlers and their friends, we wish you a safe, happy Christmas with your loved ones. We will see you in the new year.
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