John Bird claimed the Zone 3 State Reserve Singles title at Inverell East Bowling Club last week-end with a resounding 31-19 victory in the final against Dave Smith of Lightning Ridge.
To get to the final Bird had defeated K. Kelly of Wee Waa 31-22 whilst Smith had to account for P. Dykes of South Tamworth in the earlier round and then K. Skaines of Inverell east in his semi-final.
Bird now takes his place in the final sixteen players in the state play-offs to be held later in the year.
In a Gold Leaves challenge match, the holders Ian Pringle and Mick Edwards were defeated by Maurie Dunn and Andrew Whyte 23-17
Members are again reminded that the AGM has been set down for Sunday 3rd August, 2008.
Turnabout triples will be played after the AGM and followed by the annual presentation of trophies to club champions and runners-up for 2008 season. The nomination board is now available for interested members to nominate for a committee position for the up-coming year.
Results Thursday Social Bowls -
T. Pevy, M. Dunn def M. McLaughlin, I. Moore 19-18
B. Donald, N. Masters def A. Beehag, A. Whyte 24-22
L. Bushell, T. Wellington, B. Newsome def G. Blunt, J. Newsome, W. Fisher 23-18
N. Duck, M. Tonks, A. Bacon def B. Jewel, G. Rozynski, M. Chalkley 22-14
D. Newsome, Lex Kiehne, W. Tucker def EJ Lee, M. McCarthy, J. Nay 20-16
R. Lambert, P. Ross, N. Cameron def P. Perkins, E. Davidson, M. Easton 33-22.