Close Matches Highlight Home Hill Social Bowls

Alex and Gary played a singles match on Rink 4 that Alex won on the 26th end.

Twenty-eight players turned out for another North Queensland winter afternoon. Today's winners were Steve Doig and Bruce McCallum, who unfortunately had to leave before the photo, so visitor Gary Bibby from Augusta Bowls Club in Perth, WA, was thrilled to step into the winners’ photo. People come from far and wide to play on our hallowed green (pictured).

The singles match between Alex Bojack and Gary Nosworthy on Rink 4 was an extremely close game that went to 26 ends, with Alex finally edging Gary out.

Rink 2: Paul Vass, Judy Elton and Phil Marsden won in a narrow one over Margaret Linton, Elaine Young and Yogi Bunn, 24–11.
Rink 6: Norm Bethell, Des Chapman and Hugh Montgomery had a big win over Bob Young, Gary Bibby (visitor) and Tony Eadie, 28–11.
Rink 7: Bruce McCallum and Stephen Doig were on song, accounting for Betty Webb and Jo Roser, 26–11.
One classic example of not reading the instruction manual was Norm Bethell with his brand-new bowling arm, using it facing the wrong way.

Today's raffle was won by Mick Olsen, and a nice bottle of red went to Terry Feakes for the second-place draw.

Monday fitness, Tuesday Trimmers and the Wednesday Kraft group continue to attract locals. Wednesday night barefoot bowls with the usual sausage sizzle (names in by 5:30–6 p.m.) remains popular. Thursday morning BINGO and Thursday afternoon social bowls both draw good crowds. Saturday afternoon $5 bowls is also gaining traction.

Check the notice boards in the bar for upcoming events. Until next week, good bowling.

Photos and story by Steve Doig.

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