Robyn through to two finals at ABC
ROBYN Hutton and Jackie Holdrick won their semi-final game in the women’s drawn pairs at Amanzimtoti Bowling Club by one shot against Doreen Salmond and Nicky Stirzaker.
By Cher E Bell
Robyn also won her open singles game against Tokkie de Kock to go through to the final against Val de Kok.
Denise Bingham defeated Nita Meumann in the handicap singles; and Doreen Salmond beat Barbara Beamson. Lesley-Stephens-Viviers lost to Gaynor Snyman and Dot Liebetrau in the novice singles. In the women’s nominated pairs, Jeanette Els and Sue Welch beat Vera Broskie and Linda McGregor.
In the men’s open singles, Ian Mills had a good win over Dave McMillan; and Greg McLeod beat Boet Els. Ian and Greg will play each other in the semis. The winner will play Glen Scorgie who won his semi against Lofty van Tonder in a marathon game of 27 ends. The final will be played on 23 July.
Dave Kemp won a tight game over John Hewgill in the Senior Singles which went to 24 ends. Ian Crouch had a good win over Adie Fuller; Alan McGregor defeated Alf Bingham; and Bobby Henderson beat Dennis Hughes. In the men’s handicap singles, Vince Phaal narrowly beat Alec Stirzaker. In the novice singles Gary Wise beat Alan Foster; Martin Birch defeated Greg Veldtman and Paul Davies; Greg also went down to Steve Woor; and Steve Liebetrau overcame Gary Wise. Lofty van Tonder and Wessie van der Westhuizen beat Les Brown and Pete Shepard in the drawn pairs.
The winners of Big Chicks were Willem Pelser, Alec Stirzaker, Jenny Delport and Jackie Holdrick; runners-up were Ian Crouch, Lofty van Tonder, Marion Crouch and Julie Sutherland; and in third place were Doreen Salmond, Dallas Davis, Dennis Hughes and Steve Liebetrau. First session was won by Terry Morgan, Barry Bush, Nicky Stirzaker and Martin Birch; second session went to Gerald Chalder-Royle, Amanda Ninow, Bernie Bretherton and Wessie van der Westhuizen.
Alan McGregor, Brian Crause, Jeff van Belkum and Linda McGregor won the 13th prize and most bowls went to Herbert Hofmann, Gustav Somers, Sue Welch and Steve Evenwel. Thanks to Dave Gardner for his organisation, Brian Pascoe for sponsorship and to bar and kitchen staff.
At TGIF Mickey Roche won the 100 board, and Joe Tetluk’s name was drawn in the member’s draw. As he was not present, next week’s draw is worth R700. Robyn Hutton’s name came up in the key draw, but sadly no luck this week. Next week’s key is worth R1,440.
Well done to Glen Scorgie and Ian Mills who won their section in the KZN pairs by winning all five games. Sadly they did not go any further in this tough competition.
Tokkie de Kock has been selected to play open masters at Hillcrest Bowling Club from 29 to 31 July. Doreen Salmond and Barbara Beamson have been chosen to play senior masters which will be held at ABC on 30 and 31 July, followed by play-offs. Go along and support the players. Note that several women’s games have been carded for 23 July, check the board.
It was with great sadness that members learnt of the death of Dave Lombard, who was an honorary life member at ABC. As well as bowling for many years, Dave was a coach and patiently taught many members who remember him with great fondness. Condolences are sent to Jenny and family and friends.
Get well to all members who are sick at this time, especially Alf Bingham who is in hospital. Happy birthday wishes this week go to Andy McDonald, Peter Callaghan, Shayne Tocher, Willem Pelser, Bobby Stewart, Jeanette Clarence and Herbert Hofmann.
