Hamilton Croquet Club report

CAROL ANDERSON

THE Ricochet championships resumed last Thursday with Maureen Lloyd pegging out to Helen Bell, 26 hoops to 19.

Thursday morning Ricochet games saw some close results with three games timed out.

Trevor Wilson and Marg Hadley finished ahead of Tim O’Brien, 24 hoops to 22, while Heather MacLean and Barb Membrey were successful in their game against Wendy Hobbes and Marg Ellis, 22 hoops to 19.

In the third timed out game, Barb Smith and Monica Kealy reached 19 hoops ahead of Denise Stevens and Vicky Allen 17.

The final game resulted in a peg out with Carol Anderson and Rhonda Scullion 26 hoops to Linley Bramall and Helen Clarke 15.

In the two Association games, both were decided by one hoop.

Lesley Schneider and Glenyce Kuilboer ended with 11 hoops to Ron Smith and Judy Partington 10, and Cicely Fenton and Lesley Hobbs prevailed against John Haydon, 10 hoops to nine.

In the afternoon Hobbes pegged out to Lorraine Matthey, 26 hoops to 15.

The second Ricochet game between Clarke and Brader and Irene Edwards and Sue Mason was timed out with Clarke and Brader leading, 23 hoops to 15.

Only two Association games were played in the afternoon with Partington just finishing ahead of Haydon, 15 hoops to 14, while Schneider ended her game comfortably ahead of Fenton, 15 hoops to 10.

No games were played on Saturday due to the Easter long weekend.

Hamilton Bowling Club report

JACK WALDRON

NORM Schwarz forgot his glasses for social bowls on Thursday and apologised to his skipper, Jack Waldron, before play had begun, citing he would not be able to see the kitty.

However, he had a great day and steered his pairs team to a great win with 24 shots up.

There was also a triples competition on the day, won by the little masters of the bowling arms, Ray Fary and Ron Steff, assisted by the brilliant Lachie Chugg.

A special welcome back to Angus McGillivary and well done to new bowler Bev Langsworth, who put down some great bowls.

Despite it being Easter weekend, there were 24 bowlers who joined in social bowls on Saturday.

Troy Greed and Helen Woods were the winners, followed closely by Barry Dowling and Graeme Langsworth.

The women’s 100 Up was due to be played this week, the last championship of the season, but may have to be deferred due to Easter.

Preparations are gathering pace for the Prime Lamb Day on May 7.

A prize of a leg of lamb may be your reward for winning this prestigious event.

Entries are now being taken with visitors especially welcome; play commences at 10am.