Pennant Hills Bowling Club

Newsletter 28, 10 November 2016

News from the Men’s Club

What happened? Mixed Pairs Carol Huttery and John Archer played Pam Lowe and Martin Billam (the defending mixed pairs champions). For the thirty-plus spectators who dropped in to watch, it was well worth the effort. A riveting finish to this competitive mixed-pairs tournament. It was a match that saw draw-bowls and on-shots worthy of these very talented players. All four players at various times pulled off difficult conversions when they needed to. However, it was the draw-shots that stood out. For those who could not make the final, the following report may capture (in a very small way) this highly entertaining match. Pam and Martin began the match scoring 4 shots on the first end. Carol and John then came back, scoring 1, then 4 then 2 shots on the next 3 ends, putting them in the lead, 7-4. Come the 7th end scores were locked, 8 all. The eighth end saw Carol and John pick up an additional 2 shots, regaining the lead, 10-8. Come the 11th end, it’s Pam and Martin in front, 12-11. Pam and Martin took the next 3 ends, running away 16-11. By the 17th end Carol and John were only behind by one shot, 16-17. But a huge surge from Pam and Martin saw them eventual winners, winning the last four ends. Final score: 22-16. Congratulations to all competitors in this event, but especially to the finalists. Well done, Pam and Martin on becoming the 2016 Mixed Pairs Champions. Post Script: For those who had to leave early, the other contest, crows verses magpies: A raucous affair. However, the maggies were the dominant side, knocking over their black feathered opponents by quite a few feathers… (You had to be there!) Russell McGarrity (Match Committee Chairman, etc)

Winners Martin and Pam

Runners up Carol and John

The Birthday Carnival, On Saturday 29 October a good turnout of 66 men and women contested this belated event, which was run on the Winners/Winners and Losers/Losers basis. The first game of 10 ends determined which winners would play off for the Winners/Winners prizes, and the losers for the Losers/Losers prizes. The second game was also over 10 ends, and with a total of 8 prizes on offer, even losers can be winners. There were some close results, but everyone agreed that the format of the day's play was an interesting variation. Our new sponsor, Wirreanda Uniting Care provided the prize money, which was presented by Maria, and we are thankful to the efforts of Kel Sullivan in obtaining this sponsorship. The 2 major winning teams were: Winners of Winners - Paul Leverett, Jim Jupp and Ruth Low Winners of Losers - John Archer, Bill Cowan and Orma Downs.

What’s coming up? The Mixed Triples Round 1 was held last weekend so four teams go through to the semi-finals.

The Novice Singles For those without vice… one round has been held and round 2 will be this Saturday.

Puzzle Time Cryptic Crossword No 26

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1 Quake or grader? (10)

6 Apparently same as a butte (4)

7 Five a Blanchett ordered to empty (6)

8 Branch or similar snag holds a ship brake (6)

9 First man was a mother! (4)

10 Eucalypti return with superior expression (4)

11 Bookie downfall causes muscle injury (6)

12 About work, bridge opponents begin again (6)

14 Bagasse holds back a tale (4)

15 Plot flight from disasterous papal scene (10)

Down

1 Smooth anesthetics are divisble by two? (4, 7)

2 Hoard? Go crazy enough to claim both lanes! (4, 3)

3 Suspend in Goth overtones (5)

4 Useless source of Tolkein monser (3)

5 Olive press produces additional maiden (5, 6)

9 Sole oar lost in fine mist (7)

11 Taste poles in papal office (5)

13 Opera or missing seed (3)

Answers to No 25

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