Zone 11 (Manning District) Bowling Association Inc.

The final of the C of C Pairs has been won by Noel James and Rex Johnston (Tuncurry Beach) in an enthralling match against Wayne O’Neill and Mick Stanbury (Lansdowne). The final score was 25-20.

The semi’s saw O’Neill and Stanbury defeat Steve Pell and Peter Schroeder (Forster) 31-19, and James and Johnston defeat Errol Ruprecht and Dominic Riley (Taree West) 24-14.

Dave Richardson from Tuncurry Beach has been crowned the 2019 C of C Singles champion after defeating Scott Morrison (L) 31-6 in the final. In the first round Dave played the most miraculously fortunate bowl when down game against Phil Capes (TW), and escaped with a 31-30 win. He then went on to win the final in convincing fashion.

In very difficult windy conditions the finals of the Zone Singles events have been decided.

Open: Steve Harris (TB) defeated Tony Hinton (TW) 31-20. In the semi’s Tony Hinton defeated Ross Logan (TB) 31-20 and Steve Harris was too good for Jason Aurisch (TB) 31-17.

Seniors: Rex Johnston (TB) was too good for John Morton (F) and ran out a convincing 31-9 winner. In the semi’s Rex defeated Noel James (TB) 31-17 and John outlasted Errol Ruprecht (TW) 31-28. Rex has now swept all before him in the Senior events this year winning the Fours, Triples, Pairs, and now the Singles.

Presidents Reserve: Jamie Carr (W) defeated John Bown (TL) 31-20. In the semi’s John defeated Steve Holohan (TB) 31-23 and Jamie was too good for Tom Williams (F) 31-12. Jamie has continued his consistent good form after being runner-up in the Fours and Triples. 

It is with regret that we advise of the passing of Forster’s David Trudgett.

In later times he has had many hospital admissions, but unfortunately has succumbed to his illness.

His funeral is to be held at Pampoolah Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday 7th August at 11.00 a.m.

Our condolences to his family.