YMGCR Bowls Club.
Thursday Social Bowls Report.
Fine weather last Thursday the 22nd of October saw 24 players turn out for last week’s edition of Thursday Social Bowls. Games were played in the east – west direction on the east green.
First place getters were Doug Wheeler and Trevor Kilpatrick who shared $50.00 prize money and a drink card each. Doug and Trevor played Col Withers and Norm Moule on rink 10. The winners’ runners up prize of $30.00 was won by Caroline and Mick Reilly, who played Chris Horne and Barb Tennyson on rink 11. The losing rink consolation prize of $20.00 was won by Barb Tennyson and Chris Horne, who played the afore mentioned Caroline and Mick Reilly on rink 11. The first Lucky Number raffle prize of $15.00 was won by Chris Horne and the second Lucky Number prize of $10.00 was won by Noel Millar.
Weekend Pennant Report.
The A1s played host to Myrtleford at the Golf Club last Saturday, in what could be considered a game that would go some way to defining the A1s season, at least until the Christmas break. Happily, it was a solid home win for YMGCR. Final scores saw YMGCR defeat Myrtleford 92 shots and 17 points to Myrtleford 65 shots and 1 point. Winning as they pleased for the A1s were Lynne Baxter (L), Ray Brown (2), Greg Green (3) and Julian Jones (S), who won 26 shots to Myrtleford 8 shots.
Next week sees the A1s, who are currently in 3rd place on the ladder on the road for an away game against 4th place Club Corowa. This should be a terrific game.
The A3s entertained Club Corowa at home last Saturday and were in no mood to make life comfortable for the visitors. The final scores saw the A2s 90 shots and 16 points defeat Club Corowa 72 shots and 2 points. Big things are predicted for the A3s this season, with many of our newer players, who made such an impact in their first season last year already shining this season in the A3s. Winning well for YMGCR were Peter Lidgerwood (L), Sue Beca (2), Hayden Beca (3) and Rob Lidgerwood (S), who won 23 shots to Club Corowa 15 shots. Mirroring that rink win were Les Wilson (L), Bruce Davie (2), Mick Crawford (3) and Rob Hummel (S), who also won 23 shots to Club Corowa 15 shots. The A3s are in 3rd place on the ladder, and next week play Bright, who are in 8th place on the ladder at the Golf Club.
The B1s journeyed to Benalla for a round 3 away fixture, and after the 63rd end it was the home side who had prevailed. Final scores saw YMGCR narrowly defeated by Benalla. YMGCR 63 shots and 2 points to Benalla 66 shots and 12 points. Getting on the bus for the trip home, with 2 points to their credit were Chris Morrissy (L), Karen Bianco (2), Tom Kindred (3) and Les Balfour (S) who downed their Benalla opponents 24 shots to 23 shots. Next week the B1s, who are in 7th place, are again on the road when they play an away game against 3rd placed St. James.
The B5s, who are 3rd on the ladder, had a bye this week, and their next essay is an away game against 4th placed Yarrawonga.
Mid – Week Pennant Report.
It is early days, as far as the season goes, with the A1s have sweeping all before them. They sit on top of the ladder with 26 points, a shot differential of 59 and a whopping percentage of 164.8. Good work so far, but much still to be done.
Round 2 saw YMGCR A1s host Club Corowa and the final score was an emphatic win for the home side; YMGCR 89 shots and 14 points to Club Corowa 42 shots and 0 points. Showing the way for A1s were David Irvine (L), Chris Horne (2), Gary Presnell (3) and Ray Irvine (S), who won 32 shots to Club Corowa 11 shots. Next week, the A1s play host to Yarrawonga, who are in 7th place on the ladder.
The A2s round 2 assignment saw them take on Kiewa Valley at the Golf Club, where they won in fine style. Final scores, after 63 ends, saw YMGCR 81 shots and 12 points defeat Kiewa Valley 47 shots and 2 points. Anchoring this fine win were Craig Jordan (L), Vicki Withers (2), Ron Lamson (3) and Greg Fisher (S), who won 28 shots to Kiewa Valley 7 shots. The A2s, who are in 3rd place play host to 7th placed Moira Benalla next week.
The B2s travelled to Tungamah, where it was the hosts coming away with a comprehensive win. Final scores had Tungamah 77 shots, and 14 points defeat YMGCR 46 shots and 0 points. Fighting hard for YMGCR and going down in a close tussle were Nicole Smith (L), Fred Donaldson (2), Vic Brincat (3) and Neil Loveridge (S) who lost by the narrowest of margins, 21 shots to Tungamah 22 shots. Next week the B2s, who are in 8th place travel to 5th placed Club Corowa.
Ladies 21 up and 100 up handicap grand finals.
This week sees the grand final of both the Ladies 21 up handicap and the Ladies 100 up handicap singles events.
The final of the 100 up handicap will be contested by Lynne Baxter and Sue Beca. The final is being played this Wednesday, the 28th of October at 2.30pm. This is a game that should be compelling viewing. So, come along and watch some great bowls played by two worthy finalists.
The final of the Ladies 21 up handicap is being held on Thursday, the 29th of October, commencing at 10:00am with this game being contested by Robyn Moore and Lynne Baxter. This should also be a fascinating game to watch. Come along and have a bite to eat from the Sandwedge and watch what should be a great game.

Victorian over 60s Ladies Fours bring home gold from Western Australia.
Congratulations are in order to YMGCR’s Anne Miles who was part of Victoria’s all conquering Victorian Ladies over 60s fours side who won the Gold Medal at the over sixties National Titles, which were held at the Osborne Park Bowls Club in Perth, Western Australia between the 10th and 13th of October.
The Victorian Ladies didn’t drop a game over the event. They defeated NSW in round 1, the Northern Territory in round 2, WA in round 3, South Australia in round 4 and Tasmania in round 5. The crunch game came in round 6, where we saw Anne Miles draw the last shot of the game, which secured a one shot win for the VICS. Final scores saw Victoria defeat ACT 56 shots to 55 shots. This win franked first place for the Victorians. The final game saw Victoria defeat NSW. Victoria finished the over 60s Ladies championships undefeated in first place on the ladder with QLD in 2nd place and WA in 3rd place. So, well done Anne and the rest of Victoria’s Golden Girls.