By Garry Lewis
With finals rapidly approaching, the Weekend Warburton 2 side and the Midweek Warburton 1 side further consolidated their positions in the top four in their respective
sections.
On Saturday the Weekend Warburton 1 side played away against Brighton 1 in unfamiliar conditions, an indoor carpet green. The Burras tried their best but were worn down by the strong opposition, 60 shots to 102. Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 15/ 21; T. Appleton 13/ 32; A. Donohue 20/ 17 and P. Caneva 12/ 32. With two more games to go, they play Croydon 1 this week determined to win their final game at home for the season.
Warburton 2 further cemented their position in third place with a tough victory over Ringwood 3 away, 73 shots to 60, on their grass green. Rink Scores were P. Summers 19/ 14; G. Lewis 19/ 17; G. Wynd 16/ 13 and S. Darwall 19/ 16. They play Chirnside Park C.C. at home this week in the knockout First Semi-Final.
The Midweek team played the top side Mooroolbark 1 away. A wonderful second half, particularly from Greg Walsh’s rink who came from a long way down, and saw the Burras claim top spot on the ladder with a 57 shots to 51 victory. For the Burras, all rinks won. Rink scores were G. Walsh 19/ 16; S. Lord 18/ 16 and R. McKail 20/ 19. With one more game before the finals they play Monbulk 1 at home this week.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last week with a full round of games of 16 ends each.
Brett Turner from the Moonshiners team started the evening well by winning the prize for being the first person to touch the jack. Once again most games were extremely close, including a thrilling draw between the Three Stooges and Can’t Remember.
Other results were: Moonshiners 16 d April and Co 10; Bolters 14 d Wessie Wonders 11; Pensioners d Thomos; Bowls to the Walls d Bellevue Bowls; Burra Boys 19 d Sheep Assist 11 and Giddy Gout 16 d Bee Gees 14
The Pink Day Triples Tournament sponsored by Professionals Real Estate was an outstanding success. Over $1000 was raised which all goes towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Sixteen Teams of 3 participated in 3 games of 10 ends each.
The overall winners were Paul and Maxine Burke and their granddaughter, Amelia. The Warburton Bowls Club wishes to thank Chris Lord from the Professionals Real Estate for his wonderful organisation and coordination of the day as everyone looks forward to next year’s Pink Day.
The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members 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!
