Wellington sporting news

Wednesday Bowling

Twelve bowlers participated in last Wednesdays Jackpot Bowls. Winners on the day were Frank Gersbach  and Ron Oxenham who defeated  Norm Johnston and Scott Reid 19-9  (15 points).

Runners up were Garth Watts and Ian Humphries who defeated Graham Cope and Jason Cornish 17 – 15 (14 Points).

Other results Dave Wilson and Bill Meharg defeated Tony Cowan and Ray Gersbach 18 – 13 (13 points).

The Jackpot was won by Dave Wilson and Bill Meharg. Jason Cornish won the Raffle. Tony Cowan won a Hair Cut from Michael Smith with a Rester. Wednesday competition fees are $12.

Jackpot Bowls are on again today, Names in by 1pm with a 1.30pm start. Phone 6845 1973. Membership Fees for Bowlers who wish to compete in Championships, Pennants and

Represent the Club at President Day Etc. are $85 ( $63 Bowls NSW, $12 Zone 4 and $10 WBC).

Minor single championships

Draw for Saturday, August 18 with a 1pm Start

Club Pairs – Saturday, August 18

Results of Minor Singles played last Saturday:

Sunday Mixed Bowls

Ten Players participated in last Sunday’s Mixed Bowls. Winners on the day were Paul Manning, Peter Baker and Sue Manning. Raffle Winner – Peter Sheridan.

Mixed Bowls are on again next Sunday with a 1pm start. Names in between 12noon and 12.45pm. Draw for partners – Mixed Pairs 18 Ends. $10 Green Fees

Tuesday Night Bowls

Daylight Savings: Nominations are now being taken for the Annual Tuesday Night Bowls during Daylight Saving.

12 Ends of three bowl triples. Cost $5 per player – BBQ available as well as Raffles. Phone  6845 1973 to enter.

-by Terry Dray

Scores for last Saturday 13s Wellington 12 Mudgee 38, 15s Red Boars 7 Mudgee 15 17s Wellington 12 Mudgee 13

This Saturday 13s play Dubbo Blue in Dubbo,15s verse Dubbo Blue in Parkes, 17s verse Dubbo Blue at Montefiores

- Kennys Excited

Wellington Darts played Round 4 of it's Winter competition last Monday night at the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club.

Allan Brown will not let the belt go at any cost with a victory over Robert Driscoll last week.

Sharks who are cruising along at the moment were taking on Odd One's Out who have drawn there first three match's, could they break through for there first win or not, and it was not with the Sharks winning by six legs to nil. Doubles results, Zac West-Alf Wilson defeated Cindy Croker-Robert Driscoll and Allan Brown-Garth Watts defeated Christian Bramford-Helen Jeff's, Singles results, Alf Wilson defeated Helen Jeff's, Jason Robbins defeated Cindy Croker, Allan Brown defeated Robert Driscoll, Garth Watts defeated Ken Fairley.

Were Here were taking on Him'N'Hers with both teams looking for there first win so who would break the duck and it was Were Here by four legs to two.

Doubles results, Parish Petrovic-Peter Baker lost to Wendy Wilson-Jason Cornish and Tracey Reid-Carolyn Stace defeated Kirsty-Hayley Watts. Singles results, Tracey Reid defeated Wendy Wilson, Parish Petrovic defeated Hayley Watts, Peter Baker lost to Jason Cornish, Scott Reid defeated Kirsty Watts.

The BDDP came into this match under the leadership if there new skipper Hayley Watts and they came up against Soldiers who came into the match one player short making it a bit easier for BDDP,  final result saw BDDP win by five legs to one.

Doubles results Carl Ludwig-Doreen Saunders defeat Teena Hill-James Smith and Kevin Baker-David Wilson defeated Richard Kent. Singles results, Carl Ludwig lost to Richard Kent, Doreen Saunders defeated James Smith,  Kevin Baker defeated Teena Hill, David Wilson won on forfiet.

High scores were, Parish Petrovic 171,  Jason Cornish 140, 2x100, Kevin Baker 140, 133, David Wilson 135, Allan Brown 132, Helen Jeff's 125, James Smith 122, 100, Garth Watts 121, 100, Carl Ludwig 111, 4x100, Richard Kent 105, Teena Hill 2x100, Cindy Croker 101, Christian Bramford 100, Scott Reid 100, Alf Wilson 100, 

Draw for round 5 see's Him'N'Hers taking on Soldiers, Sharks take on BDDP, Were Here take on Odd Ones Out.

Points table after Round 4 see's Sharks 24 points, BDDP 21 points, Soldiers 11 points, Odd Ones Out 10 points, Were Here 9 points, Him'N'Hers 4 points.

-by David Wilson

The big crowds of past years were eclipsed on Saturday by the massive turnout at the iconic Louth races held at the small village between Bourke and Cobar.

To thunderous applause the Rodney Robb, Nyngan trained Rusty Motorbike ridden by Parkes jockey Michael Hackett gained a photo finish decision in the $24,000 Landmark- Dermot Murray Memorial Louth Cup ( 2000 metres ) after an exciting battle with the topweight Zartini over the concluding stages.

Given a good run in fifth position by Hackett, the nine year old Rusty Motorbike ( $4 ) hit the lead in the straight and prevailed by a short half head over the Mark Ward, Condobolin trained Zartini ( Tony Cavallo,  $5 ) with Collins Street ( Richard Bensley,  $7 ) from the Craig Tyack stables at Tullibigeal, a length and a half away third.

Rusty Motorbike won the Louth Cup in 2016 and overall has won three times at the track.

-by Colin Hodges