YMGCR Bowls Club.
The A1s, sitting in 1st place on the ladder, hosted 8th placed Yarrawonga at the Golf Club last Tuesday and it was a four rink clean sweep for the home team. The final scores saw YMGCR 67 shots and 14 points defeat Yarrawonga 55 shots and 0 points.
Winning well for YMGCR were Rhonda Irvine (L), Chris Horne (2), Allan Goudge (3) and Gary Presnell (S), who won 26 shots to Yarrawonga 20 shots.
Next week the A1s, who are in 1st place on the ladder, are playing a top of the table away game against near neighbours Club Mulwala who are in 2nd place on the ladder. This should be a terrific match.
The 6th placed A2s had a home game against 3rd placed Moira Benalla and it was an emphatic all rink away win for Moira Benalla. Final scores saw Moira Benalla 81 shots and 14 points defeat YMGC 44 shots and 0 points.
Fighting the good fight for YMGCR were Lynne Baxter (L), Craig Jordan (2), Terry Cartwright (3) and Vicki Withers (S), who went down narrowly to Moira 16 shots to 20 shots.
Next week the A2s, now in 6th place on the ladder, are away to 8th placed Wodonga.
Last Tuesday the B2s played an away game at Club Corowa, and it was the home side who won the day. Club Corowa 64 shots and 12 points to YMGCR 51 shots and 2 points. Winning those two points for YMGCR were Cathryn Febey (L), Gavin Borwick (2), Noel Smith (3) and Garry Hart (S), who won 21 shots to Club Corowa 19 shots.
Round 4 sees the B2s, who are in 7th place, hosting 8th placed Yarrawonga at the Golf Club.
Thursday Social Bowls Report.
28 players mustered for Thursday Social Bowls last week, and they were greeted with fine weather, with little, or no wind. Games were played on the east green in the east west direction.
First place getters were the team of Gerald O’ Sullivan, a visitor from Carringbah NSW, and Kevin Wallace who shared first prize of $60.00 and a drink card each. Gerald and Kevin played Steve Ledger, also a visitor from Kawana, on rink 14. Gerald and Steve, we hope you enjoyed your time at YMGCR.
The second winning rink were the team of Vicki and Col Withers, who played Chris Horne and David Irvine on rink 8. Vicki and Col shared $40.00 prize money.
The losing rink consolation prize of $20.00 went to the combo of Dave Charrington and the aforementioned Steve Ledger, who played Gerald O’ Sullivan and Kevin Wallace on rink 14.
The first Lucky Number raffle prize of $10.00 was won by Karen Bianco, and the second Lucky Number prize, also $10.00 was won by Simone McBain.
Weekend Pennant Report.
The A1s, placed in 2nd spot after round 3, undertook the trip to 5th placed Club Corowa for what is never an easy away game. After the 84th end it was a somewhat comfortable win to the visitors. Final scores saw YMGCR 88 shots and 16 points defeat Club Corowa 66 shots and 2 points. Winning in fine style for YMGCR were Chris Horne (L), Michael Reilly (2), Garry Seamer (3) and Gary Presnell (S), who won 26 shots to 11 shots.
Next week the A1s, in 2nd place, take on 3rd placed Wangaratta at the Golf Club.
The A3s played host to Bright at the Golf Club, and it was a relatively easy home win for YMGCR. Final scores saw YMGCR 92 shots and 16 points defeat Bright 62 shots and 2 points.
Putting their opposition to the sword were Peter Lidgerwood (L), Sue Beca (2), Hayden Beca (3) and Rob Lidgerwood (S) who won 35 shots to Bright 13 shots.
Round 5 sees the A3s, now in second place, take on 4th placed Beechworth, at Beechworth.
The 7th placed B1s undertook the trip to 3rd placed St. James, and the ladder placings were a strong pointer to the result. Final scores saw St. James 64 shots and 12 points defeat YMGCR 44 shots and 2 points. Bringing home two points for YMGCR were Karen Guymer (L), Karen Bianco (2), Tom Kindred (3) and Anthony Clotta (S) who won 19 shots to St. James 16 shots.
Next week the B1s, still in 7th place, host 4th placed Club Mulwala at the Golf Club.
The B5s, who were in 2nd place coming into round 4, journeyed to the other end of Belmore Street to play an away game against 5th placed Yarrawonga. After the 63rd end it was a strong away win for the visitors. Final scores had YMGCR on 64 shots and 12 points to Yarrawonga 43 shots and 2 points.
Streeting the field were Noeleen Borg (L), Terry Baxter (2), Bill Hidson (3) and Kim Silver (S), who won 25 shots to Yarrawonga 8 shots.
Next week the B5s, sitting in 2nd spot, play host to 3rd placed Wangaratta at the Golf Club.
Until next week, good bowling.