WELLINGTONS AND PYTHONS LEAD THE WAY AT SAN LUIS
We had mixed results this week, but we survived the heat to go out and try it all again next week.
Summer Trips League, Hurricane Div. Monday 26th, SL Wellingtons had a great result at home v Country Bowls Kites; 10 points-2, 93 shots-71. Winners: Cath Morrisroe, Carol Thorpe, Noel Morrisroe 17-8, Mary & Phil Lockley, Bob Bromley 22-17, Pauline Johnson, Ralph Jones, Derek Biggs 21-11, Stuart Wilson, Brian Gardiner, Jean Cooper 18-16.
VCLeague: Wednesday 28th SL Falcons had a really bad day at the office, home v Emerald Isle Dukes 0 points-12, 78 shots-118. Hopefully they’ll have a better result next week!
South Alicante 2 wood triples: Friday 30th, unlike last Friday, turned out to be hot and sticky with an occasional light breeze for relief. SL Cobras were at home to a very strong and determined Greenlands Goannas team; finishing 0 points-12, 56 shots-116. We did have one close game, nearly managing a win, or a draw, but just missing out 18-19.
Meanwhile, SL Pythons had a much better result, away at Quesada, taking 90 shots-67, 9 points-3. Winners: Cathy & Noel Morrisroe, Dave Webb 22-9, Bill Webb, Bob Bromley, Derek Biggs 17-8, Stuart Wilson, Carol & Gary Thorpe 23-10, Neil & Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 19-19.
By Sheila Cammack
LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB
On Monday in the SABA Summer League, we entertained Emerald Isle Vulcans and went down 8 points to 4 winning 2 rinks and losing 3. Good wins for Mags Sadler, Desna Lowe, & Peter Parsons, and Trevor Hancock, Mick Lowe, & Garth Slater.
On Wednesday we travelled to Emerald Isle to play the Earls, and recorded a fine 10-2 victory. Good wins in the singles for Janet Parsons (21-17) and John Rea (21-15). In the pairs Peter Parsons & Barry Roberts won 20-14 and our triples rink of Margaret Finlayson, Stewart Wright, & Garth Slater won 17-14. Our rinks team of Barbara Forshaw, Margaret Sadler, Trevor Hancock performed admirably, but went down 19-13. With two home games left to play the top spot looks like a fight between Greenlands Titans, Country Bowls Meerkats and La Marina. Watch this space.
Barry Roberts
SHERIFFS DOMINATE THE FOXES IN TRIP TO VALLE DEL SOL
by Mary Whitelock
On Monday 22nd May the Moors were at home against Greenlands Gladiators where it ended in a draw 6-6, 80 shots to 83. Highest winning trip was Ron Peters, Steve Parr and Gail Willshire who won 22-11. The Christians had a bye and the Vikings were away to Greenlands Warriors where they lost 2-10 60 shots to 121. The only win came from Joan Newark, Niel West and Doug Jones who won 22-14.
Wednesday 28th May saw the Sheriffs playing away against Country Bowls Foxes where they had a brilliant 10-2 win. The shots were 93-69 with Janet Parr winning the ladies singles 21-12 and Steve Parr winning the gents singles 21-13. The rinks and triples also won, with the only loss coming from the pairs. The Deputies were at home to Country Bowls Meerkats but lost 4-8, 69 shots to 97. The highest win came from John Bolton in the gents singles, 21-14.
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.
VULCANS SET THE TONE IN DOMINANT BOWLING WEEK FOR EMERALD ISLE
The Vulcans kicked off a strong week on the green with a solid 8–4 win away at La Marina, posting an aggregate score of 110–76. Standout rinks included M. Oakley, P. Parkes, and M. Ellis with a commanding 28–8 victory, while D. Jones, S. Marks, and R. Marks added a dominant 32–11 win. N. Prior, D. Mooney, and J. McCormack also contributed with a 19–9 result.
Back on home turf, the Victors turned in a perfect performance against Vistabella Greeners, sweeping the match 12–0 with an impressive aggregate of 118–40. A. Westwater, K. John, and G. Hindmarsh led the charge with an overwhelming 41–3 scoreline. G. Dyer, M. Craig, and M. Odell chipped in with a 24–11 win, while J. Ball, A. Fay, and S. Elvin secured a 22–12 victory to seal the clean sweep.
Wednesday saw the Dukes travel to San Luis, where they faced the Falcons in a VCL encounter. The Dukes didn’t disappoint, cruising to a 12–0 whitewash with an aggregate score of 118–78. Singles wins from D. Jones (21–15) and M. Dyer (21–18) set the tone, while M. Oakley and R. Marks dominated in pairs, winning 29–13.
The Earls had a tougher outing at home to La Marina, suffering a 2–10 defeat despite an aggregate score of 79–92. Bright spots came from M. Riley, D. Chisholm, and N. Burns with a 19–13 win, and S. Marks, C. Lindgren, and D. Mooney edging their match 19–14. N. Davis, N. Prior, M. Harley, and M. Ellis contributed a 28–18 victory in the triples.
Meanwhile, the Lords earned a 6–6 draw away at Greenlands Dragons with an aggregate advantage of 84–63. J. Holmyard, I. Laverick, and J. Taylor were outstanding in a 30–5 win, backed up by P. Moore, M. Odell, and C. Lindgren’s 17–9 success.
For those looking to get involved, SAPS sessions take place every Saturday at 13:15, offering two hours of bowling—complete with shoes, bowls, tuition, and a bar—for just €6.
By Elwyn Morris
