Thursday, September 12, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Prossie Bowls

The first of the Senior Singles Semi-Finals took place on Wednesday afternoon, with a thrilling match that went the full distance of 36 ends. In a close battle, Mike Harrison defeated Luchie Gardel 27-22. Mike will now face the winner of the upcoming Dale Haack vs. Bryan Davy match.

Several social games were also held on Wednesday. Bruce Uhe and Sandy Daffara triumphed over John Anderson and Philip Brown, 21-17, while Heather Brown secured an 8-5 victory over Mike Harrison in a quick seven-end singles game.

On Saturday, Dale Haack, Shane Kinnear, and Wayne Handley represented the club in the Champion of Champions Triples at Wests Tigers. Despite their strong play, they were defeated by the North Mackay team. The overall winners were Northern Beaches, with Souths Suburban finishing as runners-up.

Sunday’s social bowls saw John Anderson, Philip Brown, Mike Harrison, and Sandy Daffara defeat Mary Hedgelong, Bruce Uhe, Mike Harrison, and Heather Brown, 24-16.

The Pratt Cup team for Proserpine has been selected: Wayne Handley (Singles), Shane Kinnear and Gavin Milne (Pairs), and Michael Kinnear, Jonathan Bye, Andrew Bell, and Nathan Harriott (Fours). The host green is yet to be announced, but Proserpine will host four clubs this Saturday. Come along to enjoy the action and support our representative players.

The B Pairs Final will take place on Tuesday, 10 September at 1 p.m., featuring Mike Harrison and Bruce Uhe vs. Gavin Noonan and Nathaniel Watts. On Wednesday, 11 September, the second Senior Singles Semi-Final will be played between Dale Haack and Bryan Davy at 3 p.m.

The club’s AGM is scheduled for Sunday, 24 November at 10 a.m. Members are encouraged to attend.


Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Bowls Club

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