Jack38 now Available

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Men's & Women's State Championship Finals

 Some good news and some bad from the State Championship finals today.

First the good news, the boys from Kempsey Heights won both their games today in the state triples and are through to the semi finals tomorrow. Click here for the details.

The not so good news is that the Port City girls, Jennifer Munson & Pat Light won their first game today but lost in the 2nd round of the pairs. Click here for details.

Mixed Fours Final

 Elaine Eames, Jenny Wallis, Martin Wallis and Dean Jennings.

The final of the mixed fours was played on Sunday the 13th Oct at Port City. Dean Jennings and team took out the title with Graeme Light's team runners-up.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news letter for the week ending Sunday 13 October.

Wednesday pm :- $15:- G Lees & C Thornton. $10:- R Begg, G McFarlane & P Sheridan. $7:- B Duncombe & M Rand

Port City Women's Minor Singles Final

(L-R) Eleanor Russell & Lorraine Cannon

The final of the Port City Women's Minor Singles has been decided with Lorraine Cannon the winner and Eleanor Russell runner-up.  It was a close well played game with Lorraine breaking away in the last few ends to win 25 - 18.

Well done to both ladies for reaching the final.

Thanks to Barbara Owens, Publicity Officer, for this report and photo. 

State Championships

The Women's & Men's State Championships commenced today with some initial results as follows: 

Spreading the Good Word

Organised by Neville Schwartz and ably assisted by Robyn Biddle lawn bowls was promoted at Port Central today. 

I'm told that Bruce heard something was "free" and dropped by to check it out!

Smoke-Free Greens

Many thanks to all bowlers who participated in the poll as shown on the right regarding "smoke-free" greens. Although the sample size was small the vote for smoke-free greens was overwhelming with 80% "for" the motion.

If you have a strong opinion on this matter let your club know - change will only come about if members force the issue. 

Click here for the link to the Bowls NSW news release and policy on this issue.

NSW Men's State Championships

Peter Taylor - Kempsey Heights

The Bowls NSW State Championships will be played at the East Maitland BC from Saturday 12th - Saturday 19 October. Teams representing our Zone 14 are as follows:

Women's State Championships

Carol White - Port City

The NSW Women's Bowling Assoc. State Championships will be held at Tuncurry BC from Saturday 12 - Saturday 19 October.

Port City WBC Weekly News

On Tuesday 8^th October there was Social Bowls played, as well as two rounds of the Minor Singles.  Eleanore Russell in defeating  Robin Kean has advanced to the Semi Finals and will play against Barbara Owens on Thursday 10^th October. Lorraine Cannon d June Edward to advance to the Finals to be played on Saturday 12^th October.

Gold Medal Mixed Pairs Final Results

The Westport Gold Medal Mixed Pairs were completed today with Port City's Jennifer Munson & Geoff Worley taking out the 1st place with 4 wins +56 shots. 

Second place went to Joyce Ebbeck & Kevin Wholohan (Westport) with 4 wins + 49 shots and third to Lorraine & Robert Austin (Taree Leagues) on 4 wins + 38 shots.

Click here , and scroll down to page 3,  for the final results for all teams. 

Thanks to Peter Stockham, Westport, for today's results.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 6th October. 

Wednesday pm :-$15:- C Julian, M McCrow & R Apps. $10:- G Haldane, I Handley & B Crutcher. $7:- O Cook & K Woischwill

Gold Medal Mixed Pairs

Play commenced today in the Gold Medal Mixed Pairs at Westport. In addition to the opposing team the players had to contend with some gusty strong winds. 

Additional photos are available - click here to view. 

Scoring after today's play is available - click here to view, then click on sheet 1 at the bottom of the spreadsheet. (revised score sheet added to posting Tues 8 Oct)

Many thanks to Peter Stockham, Westport, for the scoring details.

Gold Medal Men's Pairs Final Results

Alex Lee in action

The Gold Medal Men's Pairs tournament was completed yesterday at Westport. Alex Lee & Matt Sargeant took out the winning trophy with an impressive 5 wins and a margin of 74 shots.

Second place went to Col Baldwin & Alan Wares on 4 wins +49 shots.

Click here, then on the Sheet 1 tab at the bottom, for detailed results for all teams. Thanks to Gordon Campbell for the above photo from his Facebook posting.

Thanks to Peter Stockham, Westport, for the scoring details.