Mixed Results for SL Sides in Busy Week of Bowls Summer Trips League, Hurricane Div. Monday 2nd, SL Wellingtons started the week with a good result at home v Country Bowls Bluebirds; taking 8 points-4, 112-90 shots. Winners: Stuart Wilson, Barbara Louis, Gary Thorpe 36-10, Peter Ayres, Carol Thorpe, Jim Gracie 23-13, Pauline Johnson, James Gwynn, Dave Webb 23-11.
VCLeague: Wednesday 4th SL Falcons, unfortunately had a best forgotten, bad day at the office, away v Greenlands Giants. 0 points-12, 69 shots-103 but next week gives another chance to fight back.
South Alicante 2 wood triples: Tuesday 3rd (re-arranged after the storm on Friday 23rd) the SL Pythons had a good result v SL Cobras, taking 10 points-2, 113 shots-69. Winners: Keith & June Jones, Jim Gracie 21-15, Cathy Morrisroe, Sandra Burrows, Noel Morrisroe 21-9, Peter Ayres, Bob Bromley, Derek Biggs 22-11, Bill Webb, Ralph Jones, Dave Webb 29-13. SL Cobras winners: Dave & Barbara Louis, Vic Mahomet 21-20.
Friday 6th SL Cobras travelled away to play against the very hospitable Country Bowls Eagles. We put up a good fight, but unfortunately we were only able to field 4 teams, so giving up 10 shots & 2 points, finishing 4 points-8, 67 shots- 80. Winners: Lesley & Wayne Howlett, Barbara Louis 20-18, Sheila Cammack, Judy Carol, Gordon Paton 21-14.
Meanwhile SL Pythons had a great result at home v Greenlands Dragons, taking 10 points-2, 83 shots-59. Winners: Bill Webb, Ralph Jones, Bob Bromley 20-11, Stuart Wilson, Carol & Gary Thorpe 16-11, Keith & June Jones, Jim Gracie, 16-11, Fran & Neil Cox, Derek Biggs 21-11.
Sheila Cammack
Strong Week Across the Board for Emerald Isle By Elwyn Morris
The Vulcans opened the week with a dominant home performance against Quesada Blenheims, securing a clean 12–0 victory and an aggregate score of 117–59. Strong showings across all rinks ensured the win, with consistent play and solid teamwork throughout.
Meanwhile, the Dukes also enjoyed success in their VCL League match at home to San Miguel Sheriffs, coming away with a convincing 10–2 result and an aggregate of 108–67. The Dukes’ singles, pairs, triples, and fours all delivered commanding performances to secure the points.
Away from home, the Earls travelled to San Miguel to take on the Deputies and came through with a respectable 8–4 win, finishing with an aggregate of 83–69. Notably, G. Hindmarsh and C. Donnellan recorded impressive singles victories. The Lords rounded off the week in emphatic style, hosting Quesada and achieving another clean sweep with a 12–0 win and an aggregate score of 118–59.
Every rink contributed to a strong all-round team display that underlined their dominance at home. A reminder to all members that SAPS sessions continue every Saturday at 13:15. Another strong week for the Emerald Isle Bowls Club, with all teams continuing to perform at a high level.
Moors March on with Dominant Home Victory! by Mary Whitelock
On Monday 2nd June the Moors were at home against La Marina where they had a great 10-2 win. 95 shots to 72. The highest win came from Dave Homer, Gary Ponsford and Mike Douglas winning 27-12.
The Christians played San Miguel Vikings in the local derby with the Christians winning 8-4. 79 shots to 73.
Highest win came from John Bolton, Mark Westmoreland and Paul Durham who won 20-13
Wednesday 4th June saw the Sheriffs playing away against Emerald Isle Dukes with a bad day at the office for the Sheriffs, losing 2-10. 67 shots to 108.
The only win came from Gail Willshire in the ladies singles 21-10. The Deputies were at home to Emerald Isle Earls losing 4-8. 69 shots to 83. The highest win came from the rink of Pat Luijk, Ian Hope, Rosamond Stockell and Bob Donnelly winning 24-10.
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.
