Playing Ditch Weight

The weekend saw the first games played in our area for the 2024–25 season of Open Pennants.

The highest level of competition in which our club is involved comprises Young (Grade 2), Temora B&R (Grade 3), Tumut (Grade 4) and Temora Ex–Services (Grade 4).

On Saturday Young were opposed to Temora B&R and achieved a clear–cut 68 shots to 46 win.

In the individual games (skips names only) David Quigley defeated Bruce Lack 21–15, Damien Miller defeated Bill Spletter 26–7 and Brian Madden lost to Trevor Firman 21–24.

This gave Young 9 of the 10 points for the match.

There were two matches played at Young on Sunday morning.

Young’s Grade 6 side defeated Boorowa Ex–Services Grade 5 side 58 shots to 54.

Glen Benson lost to Robert Styles 12–19, Graeme Edgerton defeated Shane Foote 26–12 and Cliff Traynor lost to Chris Grimson 20–23.

The Young side earned 8 of the possible 10 points.

In Grade 7 Young were opposed to Boorowa Recreation. All three games were closely contested but Boorowa won all three to take the full 10 points.

Geoff DeBritt lost to Danny Cassells 22–23, Mark Anderson lost to Russell George 18–23 and Denis Rosen lost to Philip Johnston 12–14.

The players are very appreciative of the club members, Glen Benson, Darryle Miller, Damien Miller and Jono Watson, for their work at the barbecue.

The hot conditions on Thursday deterred most of our players and just one game of triples was played.

Tom Preston, Ray Martin and Glen Benson were the winners 26–19.

With the Grade 2 side playing on Saturday afternoon and two Pennant sides due to play on Sunday morning there were just 8 starters for Saturday’s jackpot play.

Both games of pairs were cut short once the rain commenced.

In one game Harold Anderson and Les Fanning were leading 24–10 and in the other game Tom Preston and Cliff Traynor were in front 19–10.

The draw for the Club Singles Championship has been completed and is on display on the notice board.

The teams for the second round of Pennants have been selected and are on display at the club.

In addition text messages have been sent to all the players involved.

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