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A fishy contest

THE Robe Bowling Club held its annual Invitation Fours Fish Day, sponsored by Ian Bruce and family, Robe Fresh Seafood and Takeaway, plus the Balmoral Bowling Club.

Winners were Kingston’s Gary Possingham, Daryl Morley, Jeff Pope and Andrew Ogalvie, ahead of Millicent’s Chris Earl, Dennis Clifford, Ian Ross and Glen Tilley.

Kalangadoo’s Brian Rogers, Peter Hawke, Phillip Mules and Peter Lowe rounded out the placings.

Last week’s social bowls went to Ian Pile, with visitors Bruce and Brian Nankivell with a score of 52 points.

The Robe Community Bank Corporate Twilight Bowls commenced last week, with 16 teams competing.

Team Boyong claimed the win ahead of Madagascar Girls.

The Super Series was held at Port MacDonnell and the Roosters (38 shots 8 points) had a close win over the Raiders 37-2.

The pairs team of Gavin Rowe and Kym Stewart won 27-16 against Craig Pearson and Marias Pietesma, while Ken Smith, Valma Jennings and Peter Gregory lost 21-11 against Keisha Pearson, Greg Bowering and Michael Fox.

Water Rats defeated Lakers 34-33 and Lobsters defeated Bradbury’s 41-29.

Last Friday Robe’s Division 2 side travelled to Lucindale to play Naracoorte RSL in the preliminary final in an exciting contest.

At the end of 25 ends the scores were equal, with Robe and Naracoorte both on 41 shots.

An extra end had to be played by both rinks and Naracoorte won both, to claim the honours 46-12 to Robe’s 41-2.

Helen Dawson, Pam Robinson, Barbara Brown and Judy Bermingham defeated Cathy Healy’s team 23-21, while Tracey Gray, Ann Moore, Bronwyn Matthews and Valma Jennings lost to Jody Marks team 25-18.

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