Sharon De Kok wins thrilling finish in women’s club trips final
The sportsmans prize went to Graham Bransby.
WENTWORTH Bowling Club congratulates Sharon who was four shots to the good with the last end to play in the women’s club trips final, however Maria’s team came back at them holding five shots on the last end looking like pipping them at the post with Sharon still to play her last bowl under extreme pressure.
She played the most brilliant of shots, clipping the bowl closest to the jack and finishing for shot, thus winning the game by 20 shots to 15.
It was a game to remember and congratulations must go to both teams – Sharon de Kok, Val Herbert and Ina Davies against Maria Cavanagh, Margaret Walters and Eileen Du Plessis, for good bowls all round.
On Tuesday, 25 February tabs-in pairs was won by Terry Micholson and Robin De Gouveia on plus 17.
On Wednesday, 26 February the monthly ‘Howes Ya Fatha’ competition was played in the morning, consisting of 20 teams of pairs competing.
The overall winners were Jumbo Nel and Eric Miller on plus 18, first session went to Dave Gardiner and Noreen Butler on plus 14 and second session was taken by Eric and Honey Kitchenbrand. There was only one 60/40 board draw which was won twice by Noreen Butler with numbers 29 and 39 – lucky woman. The meat draw (pork) was won by Ken Koch with number 53.
On Wednesday, 26 February, family and friends fun bowls which started at 2pm was won by Cora Van Der Westhuizen, Dirk Venter and David Carroll (snr) on a plus three.
On Friday, 28 February the men’s Friday casual bowls, with a very good turnout, was won overall by Herby Hoffman, Brian King and Ron Parsonage with plus 13 on a count-out. The runners-up were Terry Micholson, Derek Stevens and Smiler Wilesmith who were also on a plus 13. The sportsman’s prize went to Graham Bransby, Brian Smith and Neil Smith with a minus seven.
The meat raffles (pork) was won by Colin Nicholas with number 44 and (beef) was won by Dave Vincent with number 26.
The first 60/40 boards was won by Fred Andrews R40 with number 39 and Rosa Vincent R20 with number seven.
The second 60/40 board was won by Jumbo Nel R40 with number 84 and Greg McGuinness R20 with number 98.
Saturday, 1 March saw the start of the league. The Wentworth A sides playing away drew with Park Hill with 3.5 points each,while Wentworth’s B sides playing at home against Umhlali won one game and lost one. Overall points result unknown, the scribe will update next week.
Once again thanks to everyone who supported Wentworth Bowling Club this week and the club looks forward to seeing you all again in the coming week.
The usual competitions will be held this coming week on Tuesday, 4 March tabs-in pairs, Wednesday, 5 March family and friends fun bowls, and Friday, 7 March men’s casual bowls and Sunday, 9 March tabs in.
