VERY warm weather did not prevent the attendance by 28 social bowlers at North Broken Hill Bowling Club on Saturday afternoon.
Out of the 10 teams that competed, only one side remained unconquered after two matches.
The winning combination was lead Brad Lane, seconds Bob Sultana (first match) and Denis Watts (second game) and their skip Peter Simons.
The consolation spin saw fortune smile on Eden Ey, Joe Deron and their skip Barry Hooker. Resting touchers were attained by Brad Lane, Lloyd Rawlins and Peter Merritt.
For Tuesday afternoon social bowls, quite pleasant low thirties conditions made life very bearable for the 24 participants.
Three sides emerged undefeated, under the control of Bill Symons, Jeff Rushforth and Peter Simons.
The No.62 on the wheel was top news for Bill’s team, which featured lead Tony Brown and second Bob Sultana. Jeff’s side (Mark Perry and Noel Lane) received some compensation when they won the consolation prize.
There were resting touchers galore with Brian Pascoe (2) leading the way while Bill Symons, Zac Weekes, Tony Brown and Kris Hunter scored one.
Peter Simons’ team did a sterling job when you consider their skip really had a bizarre afternoon with three wrong bias deliveries. Steve Cutting also had a disorganised moment with one.
Our club’s tournament committee is welcoming nominations for both singles and pairs in our resurrected 2024-25 Minor Singles and Pairs Championships.
Bowlers who have not won a major or minor singles or pairs title in Broken Hill, or at another club, are most welcome to apply. Nominations close tomorrow.
With 39-degreetemperatures forecast for tomorrow, evening bowls (names in 6pm, bowls start 6.30pm) will be the order of proceedings.
The 2024-25 Champ of Champs, the contest between the champions of both the North BHBC and Zinc BHBC, will be held at the North BHBC on Saturday, February 15 for pairs and Sunday, February 16 for singles (both 9am starts).
North BHBC members are most welcome to watch our club champions in action: pairs Jenny Garnaut and Judy Calleia, and Peter and Steve Balman, plus singles Steph Balman and Barry Hooker.
