By Garry Lewis
The Warburton 1 Weekend side recorded their first victory for the season against a determined Burwood Districts 1 side at home. The Burras led for all the game and withstood several fightbacks from the visitors to record a confidence-boosting win, 81 shots to 63.
Rink scores were: T. Appleton 21/ 9; A. Donohue 16/ 22; C. Neale 30/ 8 and S. Lord 14/ 24. The Burras are determined to give their all against Mulgrave 1 at home before the break.
The Warburton 2 team played Croydon 4 away and had a disappointing loss by one shot overall, 78 shots to 79. The Burras failed to stop the fast finishing home side after leading for most of the game.
Rink scores were: F. Wagenaar 18/ 22; G. Wynd 18/ 16; Glenys Lewis 19/ 29 and P. Summers 23/ 12. They play the top side Ferntree Gully 3 at home this week as they look to regroup following the disappointment of the close loss.
The Midweek team played Lilydale 1 at home and in a frustrating performance went down 41 shots to 58. Rink scores were G. Walsh 13/ 19; N. Whelan 12/ 26 and R. McKail 16/ 13. They play Healesville 1 away this week as they look to regroup and get back on the winning list.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition played the second of three double-headers of 8 ends each game. Unfortunately, the second round during the evening was reduced due to wet weather.
Neil Jorgensen from the Burra Boys team commenced the evening well by winning the prize for the first player to touch the jack.
Round 4 results were as follows: Can’t Remember 12 d Giddy Gout 2; Bowls to the Walls 9 d Sheep Assist 4; Burra Boys 8 d Bolters 2; Wessie Wonders 7 d Moonshiners 6 and Pensioners 11 d Bee Gees 3.
Round 5 results were as follows: Giddy Gout 5 d Sheep Assist 2; Three Stooges 6 d Bolters 4; Moonshiners 12 d Bowls to the Walls 0; Burra Boys 6 d Thomos 4 and Can’t Remember 5 d Pensioners 1.
Once again the Club is conducting its’ PINK DAY Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, on Sunday 12 February 2023 from 12 midday. Female and Male entries accepted of all abilities, including Beginners. $10 per player ($30 per team) Three games, Raffle and Prizes and BBQ Sausage Sizzle. All proceeds go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Entries to Rayna Zunneberg 0419472450 or the Club 59662391.
Any new or beginning members are welcome to join the small but progressive community club. Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
