Pictured is the late Frank Gersback who recently passed, he was an extremely valuable member of the PB&SC and he will be forever remembered and sorely missed
THURSDAY
The festive sounds of Christmas parties, twist tops and can openings with BBQ sausage aromas was the background for 20 social Bowlers on Thursday.
Major Rob Irving teamed up with Ian Simpson against the Committee Executive of Col Miller and Marty Tighe. The scores were always in favour of Irving and Simmo, despite a late flurry of winners from Col and Marty. Rob and Simpson ended up winning the late finishing game 17 shots to 16.
The pairing of Mike Valentine and John Corcoran was a master-stroke, however Ray Jones and Col Hayward dominated the game, Ray and Col steadied and held on to win by 20 shots to 16.
Noel Johnstone and Pete McPhee played John Carr and visitor Josh Mills, but Noel and Pete were too consistent, winning 21 shots to 14.
Al Affleck and John Ward too strong for Maureen Baille and George Boatswain, winning by 15.
Ron Nobes and Gary McPhee had a good game against George Bradley and Steve Ryan. Gary and his new protégé were too strong all game, winning by 18 shots to 10.
MIXED PAIRS
Liz Byrne to showcase her class as she partnered with Tony Riordan, in a closely fought mixed pairs match against Elaine Miller and Marty Tighe. The 18 end format of Mixed Pairs seemed to suit Elaine and Marty, bowling well and leading after the 13 th end, by 12 shots to 8. Tony and Liz then stepped up the pressure, with Liz claiming the shot bowls, winning the match by 16 shots to 12.
On Sunday Mick and Joanne Simpson beat Wilbur Harris and Merrilyn Rodgers in a very one-sided match. Joanne played brilliant Lead Bowls and has finished her year of Bowls in very good form.
SATURDAY
Two games of social triples and three games of pairs were played on Saturday.
Joaane Simpson, Mike Valentine and Nathan Reynolds played Rob Irving, Bob Freeman and Dave Reilly, winning by 24 shots to 16.
Gary McPhee, Graeme Dixon and John Carr played against George Bradley, Rob Tinker and Col Hayward. Team Hayward won 26 shots to 21.
Rhona Went and Geoff Freeman beat Tony Riordan and Tom Furey, winning 21 shots to 16.
Jim Blake and Darryl McKellar played against Bernie Mitchell and Guy Ellery. Team Ellery scored a win 27 shots to 14.
Col Woods and Mick Simpson played against Elaine Miller and John Ward winning 14 shots to 23.
VALE FRANK GERSBACH
The Club was sad to hear of the passing of Bowls legend in Parkes – Frank Gersbach, and extends it’s deepest sympathy to Joy and her family.
The Club was proud to participate in the recently completed competition for the Frank Gersbach Cup, a competition initiated by the Parkes Railway Bowling Club to rightly recognise and honour the tireless efforts of Frank to Bowls at the Railway Club over many years, and in Parkes and District.
RIP Frank – keen bowler, a true legend and always a gentleman.