MIXED FORTUNES FOR SAN LUIS IN RISING HEAT
Mixed fortunes again this week but the increasing heat and humidity has not made playing easy. The shower, on Friday morning, only lasted for a few minutes before the clouds moved away and bright sunshine returned so out with the water bottle again!!
Summer Trips League, Hurricane Div. Monday 9th, SL Wellingtons had an early start to travel up to Bonalba; a new venue for some of our players and a contrast to our home green. It took a while to adjust and there were quite a few reversals of fortune and close fought battles before the end of the match but we had a good result, finishing 8 points-4, 95 shots-86. Winners: Stuart Wilson, Barbara Louis, Gary Thorpe 30-14, Cath Morrisroe, Carol Thorpe, Noel Morrisroe 18-16, Pauline Johnson, James Gwynn, Derek Biggs 18-13.
VCLeague: Wednesday 11th SL Falcons, were away at San Miguel, unfortunately the Sheriffs took control so we finished 2points-10, 67 shots-98. Our trips just lost by 1 shot, and we only had 1 winning pair: Stuart Wilson, Carol Thorpe 24-10.
South Alicante 2 wood triples: Friday 13th turned out to be a bad day for the SL Cobras at home v Emerald Isle Lords; some good, positive starts to the match, faded away by the end, finishing 2 points-10, 67 shots-90. Winners: Lesley & Wayne Howlett, Barbara Louis 22-12
SL Pythons at least, had a good result away v Vistabella, 8 points-4, 114 shots-63. Well done to our winners: Keith & June Jones, Jim Gracie 29-13, Neil & Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 36-4, Fran & Neil Cox, Derek Biggs 18-8.
Here’s to a healthy & successful week, as we get towards the end of the summer leagues and start planning for the winter season at San Luis.
Sheila Cammack.
VULCANS BLAZE, DUKES REIGN, AND VICTORS HOLD THE LINE
It was a week of strong performances for Emerald Isle, with several teams producing impressive results across various leagues.
The Vulcans kicked things off at home against San Miguel Moors with a dominant 12-0 win and an aggregate score of 111-70. Notable rink wins came from M. Oakley, N. Prior & M. Ellis (25-7), D. Clark, D. Mooney & J. McCormack (25-18), and D. Jones, P. Riley & R. Marks (19-11), among others. A great all-round effort from the team!
In a key top-of-the-table clash, the Victors hosted San Miguel Christians and came out on top 8-4, with a strong aggregate of 104-66. Big wins came from G. Dyer, M. Craig & M. Odell (34-7) and I. Fay, R. White & J. Sayers (25-9).
The Dukes retained their title in the Southern VCL Division A after a convincing win at home against Quesada Lions. Highlights included D. Jones (21-20), M. Oakley & R. Marks (21-12), and J. Holmyard, N. Prior, M. Harley & M. Ellis (28-16). Congratulations to the Dukes – league champions once again!
The Earls travelled to Quesada Tigers and were beaten 2-10 (aggregate 67-102), with the only win coming from I. Laverick & B. Kavanagh (20-12).
Meanwhile, Lorda enjoyed a fine away win at San Luis Cobras in a 2-wood triples match, claiming a 10-2 victory with an aggregate of 90-67.
A reminder that SAPS continues every Saturday at 13:15.
VIKINGS STORM TO VICTORY AS SHERIFFS LOCK DOWN THE FALCONS
by Mary Whitelock
On Monday 9th June the Vikings were at home to Vistabella Greeners and had a fantastic 10-2 win, 91 shots to 81. Highest win came from Steve Titherage, Pat Luijk and Dave Rex who won 20-10. The Christians were away in the morning to Emerald Isle Victors but did not fare so well, losing 4-8, 66 shots to104. Highest win was John Bolton, Mark Westmoreland and Paul Durham who won 18-12. The wheels came off the bus for the Moors who lost 0-12 to Emerald Isle Dukes enough said on that one!!!
Wednesday 11th June saw the Sheriffs playing San Luis Falcons at home winning 10-2, 98 shots to 67. Highest win came from the rink of Margaret Patterson, Tom Dalgleish, Steve Cantley and Eddie Cowan who won 26-9. The Deputies were away to La Marina and unfortunately lost 0-12, 53 shots to 116. This is the last Wednesday game for the summer league. Well done to everyone.
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.
TIGERS SALVAGE A QUESADA BOWLING BLOWOUT
Twas a bad week for us league bowlers at QBC, for the points tally earned was not one that we´d have wanted. Monday, saw both our teams come away pointless (and I´m not talking about the TV quiz show here either!).
Both Blenheims at home to Greenlands, and Lancasters away at Country Bowls, lost on all 5 rinks in their South Alicante league matches. But, on Wednesday, it was a day of mixed emotions. In the VCL, although Ann Linley won her singles match at Emerald Isles by 21 shots to 18, alas the other Lions rinks lost, resulting in a 2-10 defeat. Whereas the Tigers on the other hand, won handsomely.
At home to Emerald Isles, the following disciplines accumulated enough shots to win the match 10-2: Andy Reid won his singles match 21-14, Kim Bowles won her singles match 21-10, the trips team of Chris Bowles, Dave Gould & Pete Bottle won 29-7, and finally the rinks team of Tony & Jacqui Denman, Pete Farrell & Dave Collings won 19-16.
Unfortunately, the week finished as it started, with our 2 wood league team losing at home to Greenlands 0-12.
By Steve Hibberd
