SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 13.12.24.
This week, we suddenly had a taste of winter; with red warnings of strong wind gusts on the coast, a drop in temperature and a day of rain on Wednesday meaning we had to reduce the number of ends played.
South Alicante League: Monday 9th SL Klingons, had a close fought match at home to EI Titans 73 shots-74, 4 points-8. Winners: June Jones, Carol & Gary Thorpe 13-10, Stuart Wilson, Bob Bromley, Derek Biggs 24-13.
SL Romulans had a good result at home v Phoenix; 10 points-2, shots 123-65. Winners: Chris & Keith Phillips, Mike Wyatt 25-14, Lesley & Wayne Howlett, David Whitworth 24-12, Pauline Johnson, Ngaio Baldwin, Lyndon Johnson 38-6.
SL Trekkers didn’t have the best of mornings, away at a very blustery Monte Mar v the Matadors. Unfortunately, as we were short of players, we had to concede 2 rinks, finishing 2 points-10, 46 shots-91. Well done to our only winning team: Jan Pocock, John Skipper, Jim Gracie 26-13.
Winter League: Wednesday 11th San Luis were away (on a cold, wet day) v El Rancho Rustlers and had an excellent result; 10 points-0, 67 shots-21. Winners: Dee Hoey, Dave Blackie, Carol & Gary Thorpe 10-5, Pauline Johnson, Chris Jackson, Lyndon Johnson, Barbara Louis 15-4, Cathy Morrisroe, Bill Webb, Noel Morrisroe, Scott Malden 18-5, Peter Ayres, Gordon Paton, Keith Phillips, Dave Webb 24-7.
Friday 13th was our first round of the Premier 20 knock-out competition; home and away v La Marina. Home result: 6 points-2, 94 shots-52, Singles- Bill Webb 21-13, Pairs- June Jones, Scott Malden 30-10, Trips- Cathy & Noel Morrisroe, Barbara Louis 27-11, Rinks- Maggs Haines, Dee Hoey, Keith Phillips, Peter Baldwin 16-18.
Away result: 6 points-2, 81 shots-59, Singles- Dave Webb 21-9, Pairs- Peter Ayres, Gary Thorpe 27-11, Trips- Ngaio Baldwin, Mike Veale, Carol Thorpe 15-22, Rinks- Judy Carroll, Steve Gray, Dave Blackie, Gordon Paton 18-17.
San Luis is a friendly, but competitive club, with teams in all leagues. We welcome new players; those who’ve already played competitively and want to continue, or those who want to try out this “new” sport & above all enjoy the game. To find out more about bowling, or San Luis BC, come along to watch, have fun and meet new friends, by joining in the Open Roll-Up, currently 9:30/10:00 on Saturday mornings, or contact June Jones on: 691903773.
Sheila Cammack
QUESADA BOWLS CLUB
Swifts were away to Emerald Isle Outlaws. It was a good friendly game, halfway through the game the wind picked up, making bowling difficult. At close of play Swifts came out winners by 3 rinks to 2. Winners were Jaqui Denman, Carl Evans, Ray Cole, 21 – 10. Linda Cole, Ray Phillipson, Peter Bradbury, 23 – 8. Chrissie Edwards, Paul Edwards, Peter Bottle, 24- 10. Overall shots and points were in the Swifts favour 91- 64 and 8 – 4.
Swans were away to Sam Miguel Navajos, A bit of a mixed bag at this fixture, winning on 2 rinks, losing on 3. Winners were Ann Heath, Robert Heath, Harald Olsen, 23 – 16.
Dorothy Benson, Peter Farrell, Abby Benson, 17- 11. Shots were very close 79 – 73 in the Navajos favour and giving them 8 pts to Swans 4.
Rubies were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers, it was a terrible day for bowling, very cold and very windy, the Rubies stuck to the job at hand and came out winning on 3 rinks. Winners being, Sandra Johnson, Ray Cole, Tony Lale, 16 – 15. John Cleal, Brian Elkington, Peter Bradbury, 25 – 11, Chrissie Edwards, Paul Edwards, Peter Bottle, 28 – 13, missing out by 1 shot were Sandra Heath, Ian Forbes, Sue Cooper 17- 18. Shots were 97 – 84, Giving the Rubies a good 8 pts to 4.
Diamonds were home to Emerald Isle Neptunes, a good game for the Diamonds winning on 4 Rinks, Winners were Ann Heath, Robert Heath, Kim Bowles, 17 – 10, Harald Olsen, Peter Farrell, Andy Reid, 21 – 14, Ken Gorden Dave Collings, Trevor Voisey,20 – 18, Joan Inns, Mike Sumner, Mike Inns, 12- 11. Very tight shots, 77 – 78
A good 8pts to 4 to the Diamonds. Well done everybody. That’s it until January.
By Chrissie Edwards
San Miguel Bowls – Barry Jones
On Monday San Miguel had all four teams in action.
The Dolphins were home to Quesada Pearls, hoping to get revenge for the defeat on Friday, they did a pretty good job of it winning 9 – 3, 84 shots to 74. The best winning triple were Dave Homer, Fred Willshire and Ron Nairey 22 – 7.
The Stingrays were also on form, away to Greenland Beeches where they won 10 – 2, 92 shots to 72. The best winning triple were Gunnie Sigurdardottir, Molly Tuohy and Keith Brimley 22 – 10.
The Orcas were away to La Marina where they lost 2 – 10, 75 shots to 115, the winning triple were Paul Hayward, ~Jim Taylor and Ronn Peters 18 – 17.
The Marlins were away to Vistabella Drivers, no result posted.
The Wednesday Winter League game was called off due to bad weather, and will be played sometime in January 2025.
A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm – €5 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.
N.B. Wasps last session of the year will be held on 18th December and will recommence on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
El Rancho Bowls Club
Monday found the Raiders at Vistabella playing the Albatrosses, with a cold very stiff wind to start with, this taking away the home advantage, but as the wind eased later in the match the conditions became more as normal for Vistabella and hence gave them the home mat advantage. The company was warm of course, despite the cold and we were all pleased to enter a warm bar for refreshments.
The Albatrosses took the rinks by 4-1. Sheila Cox, Judy Foley and Ron Greenstreet7-21. Val Ryder, Malc Sykes and Diane Yates 13-23. Rose Passmore, Derek Barker and Henry Ryder 15-12. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Deckie Coleman 13-16. Jean Coleman, Dave Haynes and Marion Haynes 5-33.
On Wednesday, wet and cold morning, the Rustlers were at home to San Luis, with one rink short of a player. The weather finally overcame the bowls and play was ended after 12 ends, the scores being:
Sheila Cox, Tony Abbott, Judy Foley and Deckie Coleman 5-10. Val Ryder, Derek Barker and Henry Ryder 4-15. Dave Haynes, Pam Harris, Brian Harris and Marion Haynes 5-18. Jean Coleman, Ria Dukker, Mick Higgins and Ron Greenstreet 7-24. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho. Contact secerbc@gmail.com
Greenlands Bowls with Pearl Houghton
Elms played San Miguel this week and put up a great fight but it did not go to plan and afraid they lost 2 to 10 let’s hope the new year will be better for you.
The Gladiators were up against a tough team from Country Bowls and they did not fair so well losing 4 to 8 so let’s hope the new year will bring better results .
Chestnut s played country bowls and they also lost 4 to 8 so better results needed in the new year which I’m sure will come
The Premier League was played this week with Greenlands once again up against Country Bowls but the tables were turned this time in Greenlands favour and they had a great victory winning 6 games to 2 so now go forward to play San Luis so very well played against strong opponents good luck in the next game.
I would like to wish you at the Leader a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
EMERALD ISLE BOWLS
Titans began the week at San Luis Klingons and they got a fine 8-4 win, Aggregate of 74-73, P Coffey D Gerrard M Harley 21-10, D Jones N Prior D Mooney 16-14, S Ellis S Marks R Marks 14-12
Neptunes were at Quesada Diamonds, and they were beaten 4-8 Aggregate of 78-77. S Johnson P Moore J Fenty 25-7
Moonrakers played at home against Quesada Rubies, and they were beaten 2-10 Aggregate of 84-97 V Cameron J Buxton K Jones 18-17
Wishing all the Emerald Isle and other club bowlers a Happy Festive Season
ELWYN MORRIS
