General News
27 January, 2021
Simpson records first victory
SIMPSON hit the Corangamite Bowls Division’s winners’ list for the first time this season last Saturday.
SIMPSON hit the Corangamite Bowls Division’s winners’ list for the first time this season last Saturday.
The Tigers narrowly defeated Camperdown Golf 89-84 in a tight affair
Two of the four rinks of play ended in draws, while the other two were won by only a handful of shots.
Peter Inglis’ ensured the points went to Simpson, with his quartet defeating Craig Skene’s four 24-20.
Leigh Mahoney’s rink also recorded a victory, with his team defeating Gary Body 26-25.
Daryl Wiggins and Neil Hawkins both walked away with a point each from their contests, with Wiggins drawing with Kev Conheady 16 shots apiece and Hawkins tying Glenn Winsall 23 all.
Cobden is still searching for its first victory with the Cockatoos suffering a 10 shot defeat to Colac City at Cobden.
The Cockatoos were outclassed by City three rinks to one, with Darren Mulgrew’s rink the only shining light for the home side.
His quartet recorded its second win of the season as it defeated Stewart Trigg 24-16.
Nick Kemp and Damian Riches both suffered five shot losses to Rebecca McMahon and Grant Gillespie respectively while Ben Robertson lost to Ken Hanson by eight shots.
Elsewhere, Camperdown moved to the top of the ladder with a 54 shot win over Lorne.
The Thornton Street-based club was best served by Ron Cameron’s rink, which scored a 41-14 triumph over Peter Steven.
Colac (1) also extended its win ledger to two with a 97-89 victory over Colac (2).
The match was similar to Camperdown Golf-Simpson, with three of the four rinks decided by less than five shots and the other ending in a draw.
Colac Central recorded its first win of the campaign in the final match, with the Hornets easily defeating Apollo Bay.
Central won all four rinks in the 37 shot victory, with Ron Chapman’s 12 shot triumph over Grant McLaren the best of the rink results.
This weekend will see a double header played, with games set down for both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, Lorne hosts Apollo Bay, Colac City welcomes Camperdown, Colac (2) takes on Cobden, Simpson faces Colac (1) and Camperdown Golf meets Colac Central.
The following day sees Apollo Bay clashing with Colac City, Camperdown battling Colac (2), Colac Central facing Lorne, Cobden challenging Simpson and Colac (1) playing Camperdown Golf.
Meanwhile, Timboon Gold’s finals aspirations were slightly dented at Timboon last Saturday.
Gold suffered an upset 67-54 loss to the Jets, with the result putting them 10 points outside the top four.
Geoff Bedggood was the sole Timboon skipper to claim victory, with his rink defeating Michael McCallum 20-13.
Arthur Finch and Shayne Pudney suffered six and 14 shot losses to James Barling and Darren King respectively.
Timboon Gold faces top side City Red at City Memorial this Saturday.
Timboon Bowling Club teams:
Division one: Timboon Gold away to City Red; A Finch (s), P Neal, B. Mungean, M. Saunders; S. Pudney (s), P. Rowe, J. McIntosh, F. Newey; G. Bedggood (s), G. Vorwerk, G. Duro, P. Dwyer.
Division two: Timboon Maroon at home to City White: D Twaddle (s), P. Dowdell, M. Haugh, H. Murch: P. Baker (s), G. Clover, J. Trigg, J. Clover: B. Bowen (s), B. Bery, J. Mungean, S. Trigg.
Division four: Timboon Red at home to Lawn Tennis: A. Armistead (s), N. Rantall, J. Groves, R. Ward; H. Gilchrist (s), G. Gerbert, G Wiggins, K. Brown: J. Drysdale (s), N. Page, G. Fox, J. Plozza.