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Ladies’ over 60’s league Thursday 2 July

Although there were no maximums in the ladies’ over 60’s league on Thursday 2 July, two teams came very close. Wendy McDowell was the fly in the ointment for Noble’s, winning her game 21-18 to deny them a full house while Jackie Elliott spoiled the party for Villa winning her game by the same score. Port St Mary A also won five games, three of them to single figures, but were denied a maximum by Lilian Slinger, while it was a similar tale at Castletown, only Gill Aughton denying the home side a 126. Peel Sunset had a 4-2 win against Marown, with Mary Moffatt winning to single figures, the two winners for the visitors being Celia Joughin and Shirley Whelan. Breagle had two winners, Joyce Henry and Kay Primrose-Smith, against Douglas while the closest match of the morning was at Ballaugh where despite the home side winning 4-2 on games with Peggy Griffin winning to single figures, a win to single figures by Dee Lewis for Onchan B kept the home side’s advantage down to 3 points.

 

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Ladies’ over 60’s league Tuesday 30 June

Brenda Bowyer was the lone winner for Ballaugh at Noble’s in the Trend sponsored over 60’s ladies’ league on Tuesday 30 June although three of the other games were close with Jane Teare reaching 18 against Pat Robertson. Onchan A made things awkward for Port St Mary A, ending level on games with a deficit of just one point. Apart from Margaret Tasker’s win to single figures the games were close, Rita Callister coming through 21-18 against Hazel Hughes while Flo Kelly pipped Val Macfarlane by the same score. Breagle put up a good fight after their long journey north, ending level on games with Mooragh Park, all six games going to double figures. The tussle of the morning saw Anne Kean lose out 20-21 to Joyce Henry. Although Peel Sunset ended level on games with Port Erin, wins to single figures by Voirrey Curphey and Sylvia Shelbourne gave the home side a comfortable win on points. Douglas won 4-2 on games, a comfortable win to single figures by Jan Osborne giving them a good win on points. The other two matches ended level on games, wins to single figures by Ann Hollingworth and Eileen Killey giving Castletown and Onchan B respectively their games on points.

 

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Ladies’ League Friday 3 July

Maureen Payne spoiled the party for Port St Mary on Friday 3 July in the C Tarleton Hodgson and Son Ltd sponsored ladies’ league, winning her game to deny them a maximum score. The home side won 8 games, four of them to single figures. South Ramsey were second highest scorers on the night, winning 7-2 on games with Lin Ruscoe and Clare Cooper, to single figures, being the two winners for Noble’s. Rhona Argallon came closest to adding a third game reaching 19 against Moira Anderson. Things were close at Peel, where Purt le Moirrey won 5-4 on games with Pauline Worrall winning to single figures. Mary Moffatt and Heather Horsburgh also won to single figures for the home side, while the match of the night saw Dot Mylchreest lose out 20-21 to Shirley Corrin. Douglas came through by 2 points against Marown, winning 5-4 on games. Apart from Rosie Winckle winning to single figures there were several close games, three ending 21-19. Castletown dropped just two games to Mooragh Park, Janet Monk and Rosemary Quirk being the two winners for the home side while at Ballaugh Port Erin had the better of it 5-4 on games. Apart from a master-class by Christine Macdonald the other eight games all went to double figures

 

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Ladies’ Manx Championship 2015

Ladies Manx Champion 2015

Elaine Moore

With a disappointing entry of 26 the 2015 Ladies’ Manx Championship, sponsored by Ann Gale and Dave McTaggart, was played over one day rather than the two scheduled. The weather stayed fine although the strong winds were having an effect on the behaviour of the woods. Despite that the quality of the field ensured that there was some fine bowling on view.

Quarter-finals: Jayne Kneen 21, Lil Smith 7; Elaine Moore 21, Paula Firth 15; Jenny Moore 21, Lilian Slinger 15; Helen Martin 21, Tricia Bull 11

Semi-finals: Elaine Moore 21, Jayne Kneen 19; Jenny Moore 21, Helen Martin 13.

The final pitted mum Elaine against daughter Jenny and was evenly matched, the score being all square at 7-7 after eleven ends. Elaine had the better of the next period of play, opening up a 15-10 lead which, with two 2’s and a single, Jenny caught up to 15-15 after twenty-three ends. From there Elaine took control, Jenny recording just one more single before her mother ran out the winner 21-16.

Association president, Pat Robertson, thanked the Douglas club for their help throughout the afternoon, measuring, stewarding and providing refreshments. Thanks also went to Chris, Heather and Elaine for running the sheet and doing the raffle.

She particularly thanked Ann Gale and Dave McTaggart who have generously offered to sponsor the event for five years, before asking Ann to present the prizes.

 

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June Festival

Another festival has been completed successfully, the wet finals morning being forgotten after it was followed by a fine afternoon.

As usual local ladies made their presence felt, with three getting through to the semi-finals of the ladies’ doubles, Helen Martin going out to Paula Firth and Carole Bleakley at that stage. Rachel Quirk was waiting in the final with her partner, Eileen Pye, the pair getting the better of Paula and Carole to take the title.

Philippa Taylor reached the quarter-finals of the Ladies’ Consolation just losing out 20-21 to Carol Ramsey.

Lyn Bolton and Jenny Moore reached the quarter-finals of the Ladies’ Tourism, Lyn going out 17-21 to Jackie Owen at that stage. Jenny beat Sandra Parfitt 21-10, going forward to meet Jackie Owen in the semi-final. A 21-17 win pitted her against Veronica Lyon in the final, where she came through, without too many scares, 21-15 to win the event.

There were five Manx ladies in the last 16 of the main, Janet Monk, Rachel Quirk, Ann Maddrell, Lilian Slinger and Val Macfarlane, who unfortunately played each other at that stage.

Janet moved into the last eight while Rachel lost to eventual runner-up, Alexis Lunn-Gadd. Ann Maddrell lost to Lisa Rice while Lilian just edged Val out 21-20.

Janet progressed to the semi-finals but Lilian went out 21-10 to Tracey Wraight who went on to win the event. Janet went out 16-21 to Alexis but was able to take the trophy for the best Manx Lady back home with her.

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Junior Girls Qualifier

A field of four arrived at Ballaugh on Saturday 27 June to contest the Junior Girls Merit, the winner to represent the Island later in the summer.

The contest was played as a round-robin, each game being 15 up.

This is the last year that Casey Bolton will be eligible, as age is catching up with her, and she made the most of her opportunity, winning all three games, but it was good to see two new faces competing – I am sure there are others out there and hope that they will feel able to join in next year.

Casey Bolton 45; Bethany Kennish 35; Katie Sayle 33; Sarah Quirk 23.

We wish Casey the best of luck when she goes across later in the summer.

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JMS Veterans’ Shield

The draw has been made for the first round of the JMS Veteran’s Shield. Eight teams have entered so that the competition starts at the quarter-final stage. Thursday 16 July and Thursday 20 August have both been scheduled for the early rounds, August 20 being designated for the quarter-finals. However if both captains agree they can play their match on 16 July.

Please inform Heather if you plan on playing your match on July 16th and as soon as the match has been played send the result card to Heather and the match result to Matthew Keggen.

Quarter-final draw:

Marown (+25) v Port St Mary A (Scr)
Port St Mary B (+35) v Onchan A (+20)
Peel Sunset (+15) v Castletown (+30)
Port Erin (+25) v Ballaugh (+20)

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Dorothy Piearce Pairs Qualifier

The weather was fine at Finch Hill on Sunday 28 June for the Dorothy Piearce Pairs Qualifier. Eight pairs gathered to battle it out, each game being 21 off scratch.

Semi-finals: Debbie Leece and Sylvia Kennaugh 16, Rosie Winckle and Lil Smith 21; Janet Monk and Lilian Slinger 21, Kim Hargraves and Helen Martin 8.

Despite the best efforts of Lil and Rosie the class of the other pair shone through , Janet and Lilian giving them few openings. The tail wagged a little at the end when Rosie and Lil did make them wait an extra two ends for the final point !

Association President, Pat Robertson presented the winners with flowers wishing them the best of luck when they go across.

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Ladies’ league Friday 26 June

Only four matches took place in the C Tarleton Hodgson and Son Ltd sponsored ladies’ league on Friday 26 June. The men’s Super 16 was taking place at South Ramsey and I believe Noble’s went to watch. Could I please ask captains to keep me informed of changes and let me know, as soon as possible, the dates that the matches are going to be played.

Of the four matches that were played Port St Mary won by the biggest margin, 6-3 on games with three wins to single figures. The three winners for Marown were Rosie Winckle, to single figures, Pat Withers and Mary Black. Despite winning 5-4 on games, Castletown found themselves seven points adrift of Purt le Moirrey. The closest game of the night saw Roma Ware just lose out 20-21 to Joy Stephens. Port Erin had the edge 5-4 on games with Voirrey Curphy and Kay Primrose-Smih winning to single figures. With all their players reaching double figures they came away with a comfortable points win. It was close at Onchan the result showing the value of fighting for every point. Although only winning four games the Peel Sunset girls all reached double figures giving them victory by a mere five points.

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Castletown Ladies’ Doubles

Their was an entry of 21 pairs for the ladies’ doubles, sponsored by Microgaming, played at Castletown on Saturday 20 June. Despite entrants from other parts of the island expecting phone calls to say the event had been cancelled because of rain, the weather in Castletown had remained good and the competition went ahead. The green was, as usual, a little tricky and took some getting used to but once mastered was running well and allowed for some good bowls.

Semi-finals: Mary Alderson and Karen Hill (Ossett Flying Horse ) 21, Kath Kinley and Mary Kinrade 11; Paula Firth and Lin Ruscoe 21, Ann Gale and Jenny Maddrell 18.

In the final Lin and Paula had the better of the early exchanges winning 3 of the first 4 ends to lead 10-9 at which point their mojo deserted them and Mary and Karen took control winning eight ends in a row to come out 21-10 winners.

The presentation was made by Hilary Kermode who thanked Microgaming for their continuing sponsorship, and also for their corporate gifts for all the participants.

Thanks went to the faithful few who had stayed to the end of the competition, and special thanks to Linda for her efforts in running the competition.

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