Below are results from the past two Wednesday jackpot bowls.

WEDNESDAY JULY 12

Twelve bowlers took to the greens in Wednesday’s Jackpot Bowls. Winners on the day were Don Graham and Dave Stace who defeated Garth Watts & Ross Pharo. Runners up were Charlie Morley & Jack Charlton who defeated John Gersbach & Jason Robbins. Other results were Glenn Porter & Kevin Stanley defeated Mo Clare & Terry Dray. The Jackpot was not won and John Gersbach won the raffle.

WEDNESDAY JULY 19

Sixteen Bowlers competed in the Jackpot Bowls last Wednesday and we welcomed Allan Manning back to the Greens. Winners on the day were Ray Gersbach & Bill Meharg who defeated Allan Manning & Brian Charlton, runners-up were Garth Watts & Rob Harvey who defeated Don Graham & Ron Oxenham. Other results were John Gersbach & Kevin Stanley defeated Ross Pharo & Dave Stace, Glen Porter & Jason Robbins defeated Charlie Morley & Terry Dray. The Jackpot was not won and Ray Gersbach won the Raffle.

Our Grade 7 Lucky Number on Thursday 13 July was 28 – Graham Dowton, Thursday 20 July was 23 – Terry Dray. Jackpot Bowls are on again today (Wednesday) names in by 1.00pm for 1.30pm start.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday September 3 - Wellington President’s Day 10am.

Saturday September 9 -  Mick Wall Memorial.

Wednesday September 13 - Southern Riverina Bowlers visit - Mixed.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Members are advised that Membership is overdue for payment any unfinancial members as  of July 31 will not be entitled to be included in Members Badge Draw.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations Barry Smith on winning the Clubs Minor Singles Final last Saturday in a very entertaining game against Kevin Stanley. After 26 ends Barry led 27 – 20 then on the 34th end Kevin led 30 – 29 only to see Barry get two shots on the next end to win 31 – 30.

Results from Matches played Saturday 15 July are as follows: Minor Singles Semi Final: Barry Smith defeated Dave Stace 31 - 19. Triples – John Gersbach, Ray Gersbach & Terry Dray defeated Ross Pharo, Ron Oxenham & Richard Carpenter 23 – 18.

Matches set down for Saturday 29 July are as follows: Triples – 1pm Start. Jason Cornish, Allan Manning & Trevor Messenger V John Gersbach, Ray Gersbach & Terry Dray.

PENNANTS: A trial has been arranged with the Dubbo City Grade 6 State Finalist on Sunday 30 July, commencing at 10.30am followed by a Sausage Sizzle.

Teams will be selected from the following: Garry King, Peter Baker, Dave Stace, Barry Smith, Ron Oxenham, Don Graham, Richard Carpenter, Terry Dray, Bill Meharg, Rob Harvey, Brian Charlton, Jason Cornish, Trevor Elemes, Scott Reid, Kevin Stanley & Allan Manning. Teams will be named Wednesday. Any Player not available are to advise the selectors.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Badge Draw $1000. Raffles Meat Trays & Vouchers Tickets on sale.

Last week 13 players braved the cold and eventual light drizzle to play the 18 hole Woodonia Cup v Par Event before a very welcoming luncheon of soup and toasted sandwiches around the fire. Cheryl Royal was the winner on -1, continuing her fine form from the previous weekend at Nyngan, where she returned home with a new golf stick and glove (but didn’t use this week because of the wet). She might produce it today.

Runner-up was Min Burge with -3. Nearest The Pins were taken out by Min and Ronda Payne. It was great to see Eve Kiss back playing after an extended break.

Today’s Event: Monthly Medal, 3rd Womens NSW Golf and Haines Fuller

Committee Meeting: This meeting will follow Lunch and today’s presentation.

17 players took to the course on a beautiful day after the crisp morning. Barry Bowman (Stuart Town) took home the “booty” with 46 points, with the “lawn bowler” Trevor Messenger runner up on 41 points. Putting was taken out by the other Stuart Town player “Duckie” Gillard. Each week a number of Yeoval players also participate with this great little group, under the watchful leadership of Bruce James.

Sunday saw some 10 Diggers Golf Club members take to the Course on once again a beautiful day after the -3 start to the morning. Their next outing is scheduled for Sunday 6th August – 8.30am for 9am tee off.

This new initiative by two supporters of the golf club and board sees any golfer (member, social or non) trying their hand at getting “one of 5 golf balls” into a “target hole” on Sundays anywhere from 10am to 4pm, commenced on Sunday with 13 people trying their luck.

Details: $15 (adults), $10 (juniors) will get you 9 holes of golf plus 5 balls and choice of 2 Sticks at the completion of your round to try for the jackpot. All rules are on display at the golf club and are also shown to you before you start. The jackpot commenced with a $200 valued voucher (donated by the two supporters) and for this coming Sunday July 30 the value is now $275.

Junior rugby was back in full swing with all three grades at Montefiores on Saturday, the boys certainly did not disappoint their home crowd winning all three games on the day. The under 13s took on Mudgee Red who were no match for the revitalised Wellington squad who are now playing with a high level of confidence after enduring a very tough start to the season, full credit must go to the boys and their coaches for how they have improved this year.

The game itself was very entertaining and by the end of the first half the young Redbacks were up 12 nil after Liam Byrnes and Liam Hilet had both crossed. Noah Brien and Jack Owens added two more after the break and Hilat got his second. Mudgee jagged a couple to soften the blow but some outstanding defence by our man of the match fullback Allistair Harwick kept them in check for the rest of the game. Final score Wellington 33 Mudgee 10.

Our 15s lined up against Dubbo Red and once again Wellington were to powerful, our big forwards put the smaller Mudgee pack through the meat grinder and what was left after that was no match for the lively Redback backline giving us a 26 to 7 lead to start the second half.

Allan Riley led the way scoring four tries for the day not far behind him was big Eli Cox who got a double which is not a bad effort for a front rower, Ethan Styles also scored a gutsy try from close range leaving his team with a 40 to 19 victory. We had two wins up but our 17s faced the biggest test of the day running on against the 1st placed Dubbo Rhinos who had given us quite a touch up in the first round. This turned out to be an awesome game of football tough and hard with neither side giving an inch. Wellington scored first after a high kick allowed the speed machine Rhys Martens to open our account, the Rhinos then scored twice during the first half and with neither side converting the score was in their favour 10 to 5. 

The Rhinos had plenty of opportunities to win but could not break through the Redbacks line. For the first time this year I’m am able to write that our attitude and commitment to the game was first class, this game will prove to be the turning point in our season and could well be the difference between making the finals or not. Final Score Wellington 12 Dubbo 10.

Next week 13s travel to Forbes. Under-15s play Friday night 7pm at Orange Emus. Under-17s at Narromine 12.30 start Walla carnival Sunday at Canowindra.   

GROUP 11 RESULTS

FIRST GRADE

DUBBO CYMS 14 (Brad Pickering, Maika Serulevu, Kieran Cubby-Shipp tries; Alex Bonham goal) defeated DUBBO MACQUARIE 4 (Wade Peachey try).

PARKES SPACEMEN 38 (Jordan Pope 2, Brendan Tago, Jake Porter, Sam Dwyer, Chad Porter, Brandon Paige tries; Moran 5 conversions) defeated DUBBO WESTSIDE 24 (Tyrone Blanchette 2, Steve Merritt, Peter Mackay tries; Brayden Peachey 3, Paul Kelly goals)

NYNGAN TIGERS 24 defeated FORBES MAGPIES 16

NARROMINE JETS 40 defeated WELLINGTON COWBOYS 34.

RESERVE GRADE

DUBBO MACQUARIE 18 drew with DUBBO CYMS 18

DUBBO WESTSIDE 22 (Sam Coe 2, Alf Smith, Stevie Merritt tries; Kieran Hill 2, Brayden Peachey goals) defeated PARKES SPACEMEN 6 (Ricky Newham try, Luke Clarke goal)

NYNGAN TIGERS 23 defeated FORBES MAGPIES 10

WELLINGTON COWBOYS 34 defeated NARROMINE JETS 12.

UNDER-18s

DUBBO CYMS 24 (Matt Burton 2, Kenny Johnston, Bayden Searle, Jack davis tries; Burton 2 goals) defeated DUBBO MACQUARIE 16 (Dylan Carr, Jai Merritt, Gregory Kennedy tries; Merritt 2 goals)

PARKES SPACEMEN 46 (Ben Glasheen 2, Darby Medlyn 2, Sam Davis 2, Bailey Jones, Stuart Kennedy tries; Cooper Nielsen 6, Medlyn goal)

WELLINGTON COWBOYS 34 defeated NARROMINE JETS 16

FORBES MAGPIES 24 defeated NYNGAN TIGERS 18.

LEAGUE TAG

DUBBO CYMS 34 (Tash Watts-Tehiko 2, Shanae Daley, Kimberlee Gordon, Nicole Grose, Demi Wilson tries; Kaitlyn mason 5 goals) defeated MACQUARIE RAIDETTES 16 (Erin Sutherland, Logan McKena-Maidens, Caitlin O'Connor tries; O'Connor 2 goals)

DUBBO WESTSIDE 18 (Natasha Fuller, Sabrina Fernando, Kyla Wilson, Kyeka Hill tries; Tarlee Roberts goal) defeated PARKES SPACECATS 14 (India Draper 2, Sami Afele tries; Claire Barber goal)

WELLINGTON COWGIRLS 18 defeated NARROMINE JETS 14.

FORBES MAGPIES 52 defeated NYNGAN TIGRESSES 6.