The semi finals of the Bowral Men’s Bowling Club Minor Pairs were played on Wednesday 9th October 2019. On the North Green on rink 8 was Ted McFee and Chris Forrester against Robin Staples and Mike Holmewood. After three ends Chris lead 2-1, but two four’s on the next two ends gave the initiative to Mike. This 9-2 lead was slowly increased over the next 6 ends so that at the half way point Mike lead 15-6. A momentum change followed so that by end 18 the score was level at 17-17. Some excellent shot making by Ted McFee. Chris Forrester raised himself to a new level of concentration which allowed excellent consistency with great results. On end 19 Mike scored 1 shot but on end 20 an well placed bowl from Chris resulted in the jack sliding away to the side and giving Mikes team 7 shots. Chris took back 2 shots on the final end but went down 25-19. Both Ted and Chris can be well pleased with their efforts and might well have scored another late match win if it were not for that seven shots away.
The other semi was Graham Hunt and Bob Edwards against Richard Denman and Dave Riddell. A convincing win to Richard and Dave by 34-14. First two ends to Bob but by the fourth end Dave was 4-3 in front. Richard and Dave won 9 of the next 11 ends to have a 29-7 lead at 15 ends. A late revival by Bob saw them win the next 4 end and reduce the margin to 29-14. However , Dave regained his composure and took the final 2 ends to run out winners 34-14. Richard seemed to be doing an accurate leads job and Dave complimented his efforts for the fine win. They will be hard to beat in the final which will take place next Wednesday 16th October against Robin Staples and Mike Holmewood.
Bowral members should note that the first round of the Club Championship Fours will take place on Saturday 13th October. The draw for the Mixed Pairs is on the board (and in Draws and Results shortly). The Handicap Singles and the Senior Singles entries will close on Saturday 13th October.