In the quarter finals Gary Brookes team def Rod Cramp, Bernie Benson, Norm King 25/21.

Semi finals Gary Brookes team def Col Plater, Max Simmons, Peter Wild 30/9; Barry Belt's team def John Hetherington, Peter Reid, Jim Sloan 21/20.

Monday’s Monthly Settlers Group two bowl Triples Tournament saw Paul Cooper, Daniel Crockett, Ian Hilton take out first prize money of $210 with three wins plus 12 shots; 2nd prizemoney of $120 was won by Gary Brookes, Trevor Urquhart, Tiny Bower with two wins plus 21 shots; and 3rd prizemoney of $90 was won by Brian Hughes, Bernie Benson, Jim Davis with two wins plus 15 shots.

Wednesday Blind Draw was sponsored by Creaghe Lisle Solicitors and Comm Bank.

Winners were John Hetherington, Bernie Leitch 29 points; runners up Bob Robertson, Peter Reid 22 points; 3rd place Bernie Benson, Jack Cousley, Keith Gill 21 points .

Friday Nominated Pairs winners Dennis Rawlings, Gus Williams 27 points; runners up Bernie Benson, John Ashcroft 22 points; 3rd place Darren Kelly, Damien Lord 20 points.

Sunday Mixed blind draw winners: Col Smith, Bev Robinson, Sharon Connors 18 points; runners up Bob Connors, Joy Robbins, Nola Post 17 points; 3rd place Jenny Mitchell, Alice Bower 16 points.

AGM blind draw winners:  John Stout, Max Simmons 22 points; runners up Dennis Rawlings, Bill Wilson 20 points.

Nominations for Major and Minor Pairs close October 15 with first round to be played October 25.

Nominations for Mixed Pairs Championship close October 30 with first round to be played October 15.

Nomination sheet on the board for the Graded 5, 6,and 7 two bowl Triples Tournament Sat and Sunday, November 17 and 18 with $2820 prizemoney; six games of 18 ends with a 9am start each morning.

COMING EVENTS

LAST Monday’s Vets was a close contest, with Russell Parr scoring 33 nett to win on a c/b from Don Thorne. Terry Baker followed with 34 nett, followed by Bernie Mogford, Bob Martin and Dave Sutton 35, and Jim Briggs and Ron Culgan on 36 nett.

Bob Martin ran hot in Thursday’s comp with 30 nett, well clear of Bill O’Rourke, Peter Briggs and Roy Sanders on 34 nett, then Bob Hodge and Don Kirwan 35, Russell Parr 36, and Grahame Winson and Danny McIntyre with 37 nett countback.

The ladies had their AGM last Tuesday, followed by a nine-hole stableford event, which went to Joan Veerhuis with 17 points on a countback from Billie Johnston.

The girls returned for a stableford event on Friday, and in Division 1, Lorraine Hickey scored 73 nett to win on a countback from June Byrnes.

Billie Johnstone kept her good week going by taking out Division 2 with 69 nett, from Sandra Mellen 72 nett, while the NTPs went to Kitty Howe in Division 1, and Billie Johnston in Division 2.

Last Wednesday’s members’ stableford comp saw Matt Tooze master the high winds to collect 38 points for a win in A Grade from Jim Briggs 36, and Andy White 35 points.

In B Grade, Bruce Chalmers also played well for 39 points to get home from Steve Rodham 36, and Doug Emery, 35 points.

NTPs to Eddie Wall, Jim Briggs and Ian Hitchman. Ball comp to 33 points countback.

The boys returned for a 4BBB Stableford event on Saturday, and once again, the scores were close.

Winners on the day were the team of Graeme Coulton and Doug Emery with 47 points, on a countback from Peter Taylor and Daniel Aifantis, while Paul McCallum and Ricky Withers collected third prize with 46 points on a countback from Peter Barnes and Mick Landrigan. Mick was able to pick up something for his efforts though, claiming the day’s individual honours with a solid 43 points, from Bruce Chalmers 42, and Bruce Yeatman 41 points.

NTPs to Dean Merrigan, Bob Alexander and Craig Keith. Ball comp to teams with 43 points on a countback or better.

Tim Barlow’s Sunday comp is becoming more popular each week, with numbers increasing as time goes on.

Last week’s comp went to Louis Pilotto with 22 points on a countback from Tony Martin, followed by Frank Veliscek 21 points, and Steve Seetanna, Dan Dyska, Phil Harrison, Ben Vukurua, Steve Rodham, Daniel Aifantis and Kyle Harrison, each with 20 points, on a countback.

TENNIS resumes today in the Wednesday Junior Doubles Tennis Competition at the Bolton Park Tennis Complex at the normal time.

The competition is open to all players that are able to serve.

To enter turn up at the courts before the start time of 4pm finish at 6pm sharp.

Sportsmans Warehouse Giftcards awarded at the end of the competition for those players playing five matches as well as a Best and Fairest award.

Leading the competition at the half way is Alastair Wright on 38 points then Pat Wright on 29½ points with Makenna Irlam on 27½  points followed by Michael Paolucci-Ellis on 24 points and Lucy Goodyer on 20 ½ points making up the top five positions.

This week’s McDonalds Sports Award went to Alastair Wright and Seth Piltz.

This Saturday the Junior Singles competition will recommence at the Forest Hill tennis courts.

The Saturday Singles competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play, with proper tie-breaker sets being played.

There is prizemoney for the top twenty players in the competition for all players having played five matches, as well as a best and fairest award at the end of the competition.

To take part, just turn up at the start time of 3pm until 5pm.    

New leader of the Singles competition is Caden Maxwell on 12½ points then Oliver Plum on 9 ½ points followed by Robert Grantham on 9 points with Alastair Wright on 6 points and Tory Grantham on 4 ½ points making up the top 5 positions.

This week’s winner of the McDonalds Sports Award was Caden Maxwell.

Enquires about the junior competitions or tennis lessons please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

At Forest Hill there is social tennis every Monday and Thursday night from 7pm for all standards contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

San Isidore Tennis Club has tennis coaching every Monday from 4.30pm and social tennis every Friday commencing at 6.30pm. All standards are welcome contact Ruth on 0409 743 677.

TUESDAY, October 9

FINAL DRAWN FOURS: Trish Hogan, Joan Stair, Cheryl Darcy & Trish Iirilli def Nola Post, Barbara Cotterill, Verna Burkinshaw & Lyn Eggleton

SOCIAL: L. Woolbank & T. Browne def J. Brown & K. Reid. V. Quigley, N. Gay & M. Hounsell def V. Quigley, A. Bower & J. Mitchell. F. Dallinger & M. Henderson def B. Robinson & S. Lucas

DAY WINNER: L. Woolbank & T. Browne, runner-up V. Quigley, N. Gay & M. Hounsell

Thursday, October 11

SOCIAL: G. Preston, B. Robinson & M. Thornton def R. Woodbury, B. Cotterill & M. Hounsell. J. Fitzsimmons, N. Gay & J. Mitchell def V. Quigley, S. Lucas & L. Maher. P. MacDonald, K. Reid def A. Purcell & J. Chappelow

DAY WINNER: G. Preston, B. Robinson & M. Thornton

YOU wouldn’t read about it, three Wednesdays in a row and the weather is lousy with the days around just perfect.  

However four riders braved the forecast last week and took a squirt across to Gundagai through Wantabadgery and Nangus and came back  home down the highway.

As it turned out the day remained relatively dry.

Saturday was a great day and quite a few turned up for Meet and Greet.

I couldn’t make it as the Toy Run Committee had their official launch on the concourse in front of the Council Chambers.

The numbers were a bit disappointing but as we found out later there were more functions happening in and around Wagga than ever before.   

Mr Chris Moore from GEO (Junee Jail) presented us with their sponsorship cheque and Mr Peter Braneley from Ron Crouch Transport handed over their cheque.  

Both GEO and Ron Crouch Transport have been loyal supporters of the Toy Run over the past seven or eight years.

The launch marks the start of the toy run fundraising prior to the run which will be on Saturday, December 1.

Jackie Starr is on the bandwagon this coming Sunday (October 21) with the annual Pink Ribbon Ride.  

It will leave from McDonalds car park in Edward Street at the usual time of 9am and the convoy will motor over to Lake Centenary in Temora.  

Each person is expected to pay $10 which will give you morning tea and a chance to win one of many raffle prizes.

All profits from the day go toward breast cancer research.

Don’t forget to get you application in for the Mornington Rally by November 9 if you wish to purchase any of the rally merchandise.   

See you on the road.