YMGCR BOWLS CLUB
Mid – week Pennant.
YMGCR’s A1 side travelled to Wangaratta and enjoyed an 85 shot 12 points to 61 shot and 2 points win over the Eagles. Strolling to an emphatic rink win were the side of Ian Febey (L), Shirley Hummel (2), Gary Presnell (3) and Ray Irvine (S) who accounted for their opponents 40 shots to 17 shots. Also bringing home the points in style were the rink of Ray Brown (L), Robyn Moore (2), Claire Sanders (3) and Anne Miles (S) who won 29 shots to 17 shots.
Our A2 team played host to Benalla and were pushed to the limit by the opposition, with the final overall score of YMGCR 69 shots and 12 points to Benalla’s 66 shots and 2 points. Flying the flag for YMGCR with distinction was the rink of Cecilia Milne (L), Vicki Withers (2), Gary Hart (3) and Allan Goudge with a score of 26 shots to 17 shots.
The A3’s also played host to Benalla and had a comfortable win 61 shots and 12 points to Benalla’s 50 shots and 2 points. Blazing the trail for YMGCR were the rink of Marie Morffew (L), Chris Horne (2), Jan Morton (3) and Ian Morffew (S) who won 25 shots to 14 shots.
Wednesday Social Bowls.
16 players participated in Wednesday Social Bowls on the 25th of October, where the format was 3 bowl pairs of two games over 12 ends. Winners on the day were Bob Fiddes (S) and Frankie Lieberg (L) with 2 wins and plus 22 shots. In second place was the rink of Vic Brincat (S) and Noel Millar with one game won and plus 7 shots. The Rolling Jackpot was not claimed and increases in value for next Wednesday. The Lucky Number was claimed by Tony Durkin. Wednesday Social is continuing during the pennant season, so why not put your name down on the list to enjoy good company and the chance to win decent prize money and a shot at the Rolling Jackpot.
New Uniforms.
YMGCR unveiled their new playing kit on Saturday the 28th of October, and it seems that the overall reaction to the new uniforms has been positive. Thank you to the uniform subcommittee, among whom are Marie Morffew, Vicki Withers and Ray Brown, for your work on the uniform project and rollout.
Weekend Pennant.
There was an added element of interest in the A1 match where YMGCR hosted Corowa RSL who have made a return to the A1’s. Scott and Ken Widdison and Stewart McNiell whom all made such an invaluable contribution to YMGCR’s A1 side over the last few seasons have moved to Corowa RSL and this was to be their first outing against YMGCR since their transfer to Corowa. At the end of a highly competitive game, played in good spirit YMGCR prevailed with a win of the closest margin, 77 shots and 12 points to Corowa RSL 76 shots and 6 points. Literally winning the day for YMGCR were the rink of Micheal Vaughan (L), Malcolm Beer (2), Andy LeFevre (3) and Jim LeFevere who won convincingly 30 shots to 14 shots. They were the only winning rink, however the other 3 rinks contributed by staying close to their opponents on the scoreboard.
Our A2 side hosted Benalla and convincingly put the visitors to the sword 103 shots, 16 points to Benalla’s 77 shots and 2 points. Winning in fine style were the rink of Ross Lloyd (L), Peter Lidgerwood (2), Ray Brown (3) and Ian Keat (S), with a win of 27 shots to 17 shots. Also winning well were Doug Wheeler (L), Col Withers (2), Vic Brincat (3) and Neil Loveridge (S) who won 25 shots to 16 shots. Also rising to the fly were the rink of Rhonda Irvine (L), Trevor Kilpatrick (2), Rob Lidgerwood (3) and Allan Goudge (S) who won 30 shots to 17 shots.
The A4’s made to the longish journey to Yackandandah and after being beaten 84 shots and 18 points to YMGCR’s 54 shots 0 points the journey home would not have seemed any the shorter. An honourable mention has to go the rink of Jill Lamson (L), Chris Horne (2), Pam Dodman (3) and Doddy Dodman (S) who kept their opponents on their toes all day 16 shots to Yackandandah’s 18 shots.
Our B2 side were entertained by Wodonga, and perhaps the show wasn’t YMGCR’s liking as they lost 45 shots and 2 points to Wodonga’s 75 shots and 12 points. Congratulations to YMGCR’s winning rink of Jodi Powell (L), Sue Evans (2), Noel Millar (3) and Keith Eade (S) who won 19 shots to 18 shots. At the end of the season every rink win is invaluable, so well done Jodi, Sue, Noel and Keith. Until next week, good bowling.