The reign of last year’s Major/Minor Pairs champions, Graeme and James Hunter, came to an end on Sunday, when the strong father and son combination was defeated by an in-form Keith Brus and Gary Pipe.
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After getting away to a good start Keith and Gary led all the way throughout the match and won comfortably by a convincing 20-13.
Keith and Gary will now face Steve Galvin and Denis Hughes in the semi-finals. In the first of the Mixed Pairs Championship matches, played on Wednesday, Quentin and Joy Murray defeated Rosemary and Ray Walter.
The Walters bounced out of the starting gate in great form, winning five of the first seven ends, establishing a handy lead of 8-3.
However, the Murrays scored six shots on the next end to take over the lead by 9 shots to 8, and went on to win nine of the remaining 12 ends to take out the match 26-13.
Once again, teams in all championship competitions are urged to arrange their matches by mutual agreement, as soon as possible.
The Bowls committee would like to see all matches completed by the end of the year.
Social Bowls
More than 50 bowlers took part in social bowls over the past week – on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Prize winners were: Chooks – Gary Pipe, Quentin Murray, Rob Coleman, John Joyce, Blake Bradtke and John King; Market Night vouchers – John Joyce, Ray Walter, Dave Hancock, Clive Anderson, Greg Fanning and Mark McSpadden.
Free games were awarded to Denis Hughes, Nev Coleman, Mark McSpadden, Andrew Armstrong (x2) and Barry Bradtke.
Wallerawang visit
A team of social bowlers from Wallerawang will visit Grenfell next weekend and if you are interested in a game on either or both days please add your name to the lists on the notice board.
On Saturday, play will commence at 1pm and at 9am on Sunday morning.
Bowlers are urged to make the effort to make sure our visitors have a great weekend. I’m sure you will too.
Canowindra Mufti
Tournament
The Canowindra club will stage a Mufti Triples Tournament on Saturday, November 25.
The entry fee of $60 a team includes a Chinese buffet lunch, and a total of $500 in prize money will be on offer. Play will commence at 10am.
If you are thinking of entering a team please note that entries close on Wednesday, November 22.
Blayney Triples
Tournament
Grenfell will be represented by two teams in this annual tournament.
Representing Grenfell making the trip will be Andrew Armstrong, John Joyce and Tim Fowler in one team, and Ray Walter, Blake Bradtke and Katoomba bowler Nick Darias in the other. Best of luck, boys!
Jackpot
To claim this week’s jackpot of $304 you needed a most unlikely score of +9 on end 20, on an even rink. Not surprisingly, there were no winners, and the jackpot next week will be worth $356.
Functions and Christmas Parties
It is that time of year when organisations, businesses and clubs are beginning to book their end of year Christmas functions, give the club a call today to book your party as limited dates are available, book now to avoid disappointment.
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