Sport
22 March, 2024
Magpies bring home the shield
CAMPERDOWN Magpies Bowling Club added to its trophy cabinet with grand final victory in the division four competition last weekend.
In front of a large crowd of supporters, the club’s Saturday division four (3) team capped of a brilliant season with a huge 35 shot win over Winchelsea, 85-50; winning on all three rinks.
Ro Dunstan’s rink of Mark Wallace, John O’Donohue and Elaine Waterfall set the pattern for the day, winning their rink over Colin Williams’ 31-16.
Peter James’s rink of Pam Place, Denis Place and Sam Clarke continued their good form defeating Ray O’Brien’s rink by 12 shots, 29-17.
Rene Wyles’s ever reliable rink of Janet Molan, Liz Riches and Noelene Tolland finished off the day with an eight-shot win over Paul Sorensen’s rink 25-17.
The win will now see Golf in a play-off to decide whether they go up to division three next season.
The play-off will be against Derrinallum on Sunday.
The men’s 100up final was played last Friday, with Jack Paasse taking out the title from Michael Brebner.
The bowling was of a very high standard considering the windy conditions.
The Ladies Presidents’ handicap final saw Noelene Tolland win the title from Ilma Daws.
The ladies’ B grade championship was won by first year bowler Kell Edwards over Marg Stephens in a tightly contested match.
The ladies 100-up commenced last Tuesday and results will be published in next Friday’s edition of the paper.
Don’t forget to book your seat for the club’s presentation night at the clubhouse on Friday, April 12.
Bookings can be made to president Steve.