The Toongabbie Telegraph - Toongabbie Sports & Bowling Club

The Toongabbie TelegraphThursday 03 rd February 2011 Edition 2www.toongabbiesportsclub.com.auJenkins Produces the Bowl of the Year to WinClub FoursFrom left to right (Jack Bryce, Maurie Boatswain, Barry Jenkins & Stewart Bills)Club Fours FinalZone FoursPennant TrialsUnveiling of the Les McCabe FlagSunday Morning SocialBusiness House Bowls

Jenkins Produces Bowl of the YearToongabbie’s Barry Jenkins produced the bowl of the year to guide his team ofJack Bryce, Maurie Boatswain, & Stewart Bills to a last bowl win in the final of theclub fours. Jenkins knew it would be a tough fight against the family of Adam Troth,Barry Troth, Jeremy Suffolk and Brad Suffolk.In a game that changed leaders on several occasions Jenkins team skipped awayto a 17-11 lead after 15 ends. Adam Troth produced some great skipper bowls towin the next five ends to be behind by one going in to the last end.Troth held three shots on the last end but Jenkins produced the bowl of the year todraw the shot and win the game 18-16. Spectators are still talking about the bowlthat won the game. Stewart Bills was very proud of the win a said it was the majortitle championship he had won at bowls.Proud sponsor of Toongabbie Sports Men’s Bowling Club

Pennant TrialsTeam 1 versus Blacktown City at Blacktown City. Saturday 05 th February at 12:30pmLEAD P. Dive LEAD C. Dive LEAD A. Chadwick2ND R. Williamson 2ND K. Freeland 2ND A. Watson3RD R. Stanwell 3RD G. Callaghan 3RD G. HarperSKIP C. McClure SKIP S. Bills SKIP B. TrothTeam 2 versus Blacktown City at Blacktown City. Saturday 05 th February at 12:30pmLEAD M. Boatswain LEAD M. Moseley LEAD T. Lord2ND B. Suffolk 2ND R. Dusting 2ND M. Cutmore3RD J. Graham 3RD K. Hollins 3RD A. WadeSKIP J. McKenzie SKIP D. Begg SKIP P. StrongTeam 3 versus Blacktown City at Blacktown City. Saturday 05 th February at 12:30pmLEAD C. Mears LEAD D. Watkins LEAD A. Ratcliffe2ND J. Bodley 2ND P. Nolan 2ND E. Pracy3RD J. Nunan 3RD R. Montgomery 3RD G. BerkenmyerSKIP D. Rothery SKIP A. Baxter SKIP A. BrienTeam 3 versus Blacktown City at Blacktown City. Saturday 05 th February at 12:30pmLEAD C. Davies LEAD T. Smith LEAD R. Galea2ND R. Torr 2ND R. Williams 2ND D. Barden3RD R. Sawell 3RD A. Leung 3RD B. StrongSKIP B. Cave SKIP E. Daniel SKIP R. DouglassTeam 1 verseus Blacktown Workers at Blacktown Workers. Thursday 17 th February at6:00pmLEAD J. Bryce LEAD S. McGovern LEAD B. Morgan2ND K. Freeland 2ND A. Brien 2ND J. Suffolk3RD P. Dive 3RD M. Hogan 3RD J. McdonaldSKIP R. Stanwell SKIP B. Jenkins SKIP P.J StankeviciusTeam 2 versus Blacktown Workers at Blacktown Workers. Thursday 17 th February at 6:00pmLEAD A. Chadwick LEAD S. Cooper LEAD V. Araujo2ND M. Boatswain 2ND B. Suffolk 2ND A. Watson3RD R. Williamson 3RD T. Clay 3RD G. CallaghanSKIP S. Bills SKIP A. Batt SKIP B. TrothTeam 3 vurses Blacktown Workers at Blacktown Workers. Thursday 17 th February at 6:00pmLEAD D. Barden LEAD J. Rixon LEAD A. Ratcliffe2ND R. Sawell 2ND J. Nunan 2ND R. Williams3RD T. Lord 3RD S. Ramsay 3RD G. BerkenmyerSKIP A. Baxter SKIP J. McKenzie SKIP D. Rothery

Dynamic Duo Back Together AgainIt has been some time since they have played together but the2005 pairs champions stated their claims for a spot in the No 1pennant team after a great display of bowls. That’s right I’mtalking about Keith Smith and Peter Dive who teamed up withJeremy Suffolk and Paul Harper to win their rink by 14 shots overPremier League star Brett Pritchard. Dive was full of praise for Smithand said they know each other’s game very well.With a trial on 26 th February against power house St John’s Parkthe pair will have to produce the goods again. A goodperformance against St John’s Park could see the pair teamedtogether for the season.Other players to perform well in other grades were Garry Harper,Sean McGovern, Richard Williams, Peter Nolan and Dave Rothery.The results of the pennant trial are as follows:Grade one lost 55-57 against Avoca BeachGrade two lost 56-60 against WindsorGrade three lost 63-61 against RosehillGrade four lost 48-67 against WindsorGrade six won 68-49 against WindsorGrade seven won 65-41 against WindsorPlayers are reminded to tick their name off the board at the clubor inform selectors of their availability. There is also a list on theboard for unavailability for pennant matches.Major singles draw closes Friday 11 th February at 6pm.Minor singles draw closes Friday 04 th March at 6pm.

Thursday NightPremier League raffle tickets are on sale from 6pmand are drawn at 7pm with 19 great prizes.Friday NightFriday night’s meat raffle tickets are on sale from6pm and are drawn at 7.30pm now with 50 greatprizes.Courtesy BusGet on Jerry’s courtesy bus. The courtesy bus runsevery Friday & Saturday night from 6:00pm.Phone the club 9624 6230

Unveiling of the Les McCabe FlagThe Toongabbie and surrounding community braved thesweltering temperatures to come and see the unveiling of theLes McCabe Flag. Les also known to many as theCommissioner missed out on Australian of the Year by thesmallest margin was honoured for his ongoing hard work in thecommunity. The Toongabbie Sports Club powerbroker washumble in his praise saying he is a man of the people andwould keep up his good work in the club and the community.The Les McCabe flagLost & ForgottenTwo code of conduct breaches occurred this week in Grade1.Who left the club with no bowls?Who remembered to take his bowls, but then failed to retrievethe correct bag when being dropped off at his car?Looks like both will have do some extra training it what isrequired to play in the top grade.

Punters ClubChairman of the Jackson Five Mr Denis Jackson was breathinga little easier on Saturday afternoon after team member VictorOrlizki won $230 by backing African Prince and has now wonthree weeks in a row. The Jackson Five are now moving in theright direction and Jackson has stopped sharpening the knife.The 10,000 Club kept the ball rolling with $50 on scream for acollect of $110 whilst New Kids on the Block member ScottCaundle had his best collect for some time when he had $50on a horse that was scratched at the barrier.The Big Boy Plus 4 and Big Bad Barry all received duck eggs.Nelsons Grove is a retirement village located in the heart ofthe Delfin Lend Lease community, Nelson Ridge. Stage 2 iscurrently under construction and will comprise of 28 fabulousvillas.To find out more information or to make an appointmentplease call Lyn Stiegler on 9636 9163Nelsons Grove proud sponsors of Toongabbie Sports Men’sBowling club

We would love to see your business at our Club and playing the“Business House Challenge”RulesAny business can enter a team.Teams are to consist of four people (men, women or mixed). Each teamneeds to have two people that have not bowled before.If you don’t have any bowlers in your business we will supply two bowlers foryou.You can have as many people as you like in your team but only four canbowl each week. You are more than welcome to rotate around week afterweek.The competition will run over 8 consecutive weeks commencing on the 9 thMarch at 6.00pm.The cost is $5.00 per person each night and you will receive a complimentaryschooner of beer, glass of wine or soft drink.At the completion of the competition there will be a presentation withnibbles and trophies.Please contact Brett Hughes for further information on 0413 032 069.We are all about having fun on the bowling green! Whether you are aprofessional or beginner we guarantee a good time will be had by all.

9.30am Sunday 13 th February3 Bowl TriplesFree EntryNominated teams or single entryMufti Dress$225 prize money each week$150 to winners$75 to runner upsWe must have more than 30 players for themoney to go offMembers and visitors welcome