CRANBOURNE BOWLS
Saturday saw an almost identical day in weather and results for the Cranbourne Bowling Club.
Cranbourne’s 1, 2, 3 and 5 teams all had wash-outs and shared the points with its opponents.
Last week the number 1 team took on Berwick 1 under Berwick’s roofed green and came away with the points.
On Saturday, Cranbourne 4 travelled to Berwick to take on Berwick 6, but unlike the Cranbourne 1 team last week, the Cranbourne 4 team played on the grass out in the open and in the rain.
Cranbourne’s teams played great bowls under trying conditions and until they achieved 60 ends which constituted a game.
When they stopped, Cranbourne 4 had won by three rinks to one.
Best rink of the day was Tony Whalley, Hans Worsteling, Bob Pyne and Monica Peers who had a day out, securing a brilliant win after only bowling 15 or 16 ends. (30-2)
Cranbourne 4 (70) defeated Berwick 6 (38) + 32 shots and 16 points.
Midweek Pennant – Tuesday 5 December, 2023
On a glorious day for bowling and with three teams playing at home, Cranbourne was looking for another good results day, but alas it wasn’t to be.
The Cranbourne 1 team took on the top of the ladder Dandenong Club 1 on the back grass green and all rinks played very well to record a significant win.
With the recent changes made to the team, and with the loss of one of our lovely ladies (Karen Hickson) through injury, the effort put in by the three rinks was great.
Cranbourne eventually won all rinks to take maximum points.
This win brought them up to fourth after starting the day in sixth.
It also brought the teams closer, meaning this division will be very close by the end of the 14 rounds.
Cranbourne 1 (58) defeated Dandenong Club 1 (39) + 19 shots and 16 points.
Cranbourne 2 travelled to Pakenham to take on Cardinia Waters 1 on their very slick synthetic.
The game was close early with one team gaining the upper hand and the other team getting it back.
Following the break and the fact that the Cardinia Waters players know their green and wind conditions better than anyone, they slowly took control and eventually won all rinks and the maximum points.
Cranbourne 2 (46) was defeated by Cardinia Waters 1 (76) -30 shots and 0 points.
Playing at home both our Cranbourne 3 team and our Cranbourne 4 (6-A-Side) team took on both Hampton Park 1 and 2 teams.
Playing both opponents on grass, the class of the Hampton Park teams over ran Cranbourne’s, despite two of Cranbourne’s teams winning a couple of rinks.
Cranbourne 3 captain Tony Whalley with Chris Sharpe, Bob Bellamy and Lyn Whalley won their rink 24-19.
Cranbourne 3 (51) was defeated by Hampton Park 1 (75) – 24 shots and 2 points.
Cranbourne 4 (6-A-Side) (33) was defeated by Hampton Park 2 (46) – 13 shots and 2 points.
Best rink was Skipped by Fritz Helle with Liz Hughes and Bruce Canavan who won (19-17).
Cranbourne Bowling Club must thank our wonderful emergencies for helping them fill teams and on behalf of Midweek Pennant.
-Derek Maguire-
