STRONG PERFORMANCES AT SAN LUIS DESPITE WEATHER WOES
A good week this week and last, as I catch up, unfortunately the weather intervened on Friday!!
Summer Trips League, Hurricane Div. Monday 12th, SL Wellingtons had a good result away v Country Bowls Kites, 8 points-4, 90 shots-84. Winners: Cathy Morrisroe, Carol Thorpe, Noel Morrisroe 18-8, Pauline Johnson, James Gwynn, Dave Webb 24-14, Bob Bromley, Derek Biggs, Jim Gracie 29-14.
Monday 19th home v Quesada Lancasters SL Wellingtons had another good result 8 points-4, 103 shots-85. Winners: Barbara Louis, June Jones, Gary Thorpe 20-10, Pete Ayres, Carol Thorpe, Jim Gracie 24-16, Mary & Phil Lockley, Bob Bromley 25-20.
VCLeague: Wednesday 14th SL Falcons had a tough morning away v Quesada Lions, shots 59-95, 2 points-10. Winners: Triples, Bill Webb, Brian Gardiner, Jean Cooper 20-12.
Wednesday 21st SL Falcons were away v Country Bowls Foxes, winning 8 points-4, 95 shots- 83, unfortunately I have no other information but well done to the winners.
South Alicante 2 wood triples: Friday 16th SL Cobras had a good result at home v Greenlands Dragons, 8 points-4, 87 shots-81. Winners: Judy Carroll, Dave Blackie, Gordon Paton 24-10, Chris Jackson, Ngaio & Peter Baldwin 19-15, Derrick Cooper, Dave Louis, Brian Gardiner 19-14.
SL Pythons had a very close fought match away v Greenlands Goannas, points 6-6, shots 88-90. Winners: Neil & Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 21-18, Bill Webb, Ralph Jones, Dave Webb 25-16, Peter Ayres, Derek Biggs, Jim Gracie 23-12.
Friday 23rd SL Pythons v SL Cobras match postponed due to heavy rain, replay: Tuesday 3rd June.
Sheila Cammack
EMERALD ISLE WEEKLY ROUND-UP – MIXED FORTUNES ACROSS THE BOARD
By Elwyn Morris
It was a mixed week for Emerald Isle teams across the divisions. The Vulcans had a tough outing away to Greenlands Gladiators, suffering a heavy 2–10 loss with an aggregate of 60–111, despite a narrow 17–14 win from I. Laverick, J. Taylor, and M. Harley.
The Victors fared much better at home against San Miguel Vikings, earning a solid 8–4 victory and a 106–82 shot advantage. Strong wins came from S. Johnson, P. Moore, and K. Jolliffe (30–13), A. Westwater, G. Hindmarsh, and G. Odell (25–10), and G. Dyer, M. Craig, and M. Odell (25–12).
The Dukes also impressed with an 8–4 win away at Greenlands Giants, taking the aggregate 90–72, thanks to standout performances from R. Marks (21–11) and M. Dyer (21–6).
Meanwhile, the Earls were beaten 2–10 at home by Greenlands Titans, with a highlight win from P. Willicott (21–19).
SAPS continues Saturdays at 13:15.
“The rain in Spain is a pain.”
CHRISTIANS AND SHERIFFS STRIKE BIG WINS IN BUSY WEEK AT SAN MIGUEL
by Mary Whitelock
On Monday 19th May the Moors had a bye, the Christians were at home to Greenlands Warriors where they had a great 10-2 win, 93 shots to 66 with the highest scoring triple of Deirdre Anderson, Keith Brimley and Sue Gell winning 31-1. The Vikings were away to Emerald Isle Victors where unfortunately they lost 4-8, 82 shots to 106. Highest winning triple was John Halligan, Dave Askew and Doug Jones who won 27-13.
Wednesday 21st May saw the Sheriffs playing at home against Quesada Lions where they had a brilliant 10-2 win with some really close games, the shots were 94-84 and the highest win came from the rinks team of Margaret Patterson, Dave Homer, Rab Harvey and Mike Douglas who won 25-10. The Deputies were away to Quesada Tigers where they lost 4-8, 76 shots to 81 with again some close games. The highest win came from Pat Luijk and John King in the pairs who won 21-7.
A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays, please be there for 1.30pm, session will be 2.00pm to 4.00pm – €10 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm, by appointment ONLY. To book, please call Dave or Lynn Greenland on +34 667 207 508.
We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club we only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES.
For further information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905.
