Narromine sporting news

As a result of winning the Major Singles Crown for 2018, Aaron will now contest the Champion of Champions event at West Dubbo next weekend and we wish him all the Best.

Our current Pairs Champions Eddie McPhee and Terry McDonald contested the Champion of Champions Pairs event in Trangie Last weekend but unfortunately were defeated albeit by the barest of margins by the eventual winners of this section Saturday morning.

The boys jumped out of the blocks to lead 10/00 after just four ends, but couldn’t maintain the “rage” and old number 13 wasn’t kind to them either, getting stuck on “it” for six straight ends that proved a telling blow as well.

The Nomination sheet for the annual “GUB THORNE DAY” has been posted on the notice board this week and already has some nine teams entered for this always popular event.

So if tour a mind to play in this event on Saturday 11th August, best you get your Triples team in to avoid missing out.

The nomination sheet for the “B” Pairs will be posted on the notice board later this week and it is our intention to start this event on Saturday, August 18, so again I wouldn’t dally with getting your name down for this event either.

Social bowls this week saw some 20 players enjoy the sunshine on Thursday with “RABZ” and “The Goose” declared the day’s winning team courtesy of a strong 27/09 win over Des and Jeff.

“The Goose” AKA  Bruce Maher along with a few others who were able to play due to the School Holidays certainly swelled the Numbers and hopefully with fine weather this Thursday we again should have a good field. Of course the added incentive of the “COLES” vouchers might also help the cause, here’s hoping.

The Sunday Morning chook run saw just ten line up in frosty conditions with Bob Davis and Bill Wilkie atop the podium at days end albeit on a count-back, from Colleen Heatrick, Bob Ashdown and Ian McNair, who also won their match by just a couple of shots. 

Not much more to report, but just a reminder to those members who haven’t paid their “dues” for 2019, you cannot play in the upcoming championships and or win the Badge Draw unless you are a financial member. Till next week, happy rolling.

-by  Norman Bohm

Wednesday 11th July a perfectly warm winter morning attracted 17 players onto the golf course. 13 continuing the final round of Bootle-Browning two players 4BBB 18 holes plus two, nine hole players.

Winners of Bootle-Browning 36 hole 4BBB (Trophy presented Presentation Night) were; Betty Green and Carole King with a massive 90 Points. 

Runners up to Bootle-Browning four BBB were Wendy Jeffery and Jeanette O’Brien 85 points.

18 hole 4BBB event Trophy kindly donated by Heather Bootle and Lyn McCutcheon were;

Vicki Gainsford and Marie Bishop 47 points, winning on a count back from Betty Green and Carole King 47 points. Dale Harding and Bev Woods were the lucky drawn card winners who incidentally came third in this event with 41 points.

Nearest Pin on ninth won by Gail White and Betty Green won 17^th.

Raffle was kindly donated by Heather Bootle and Lynne McCutcheon and won by Dale Harding. 

Saturday, July 14 saw nine players attend a Stableford event mixed draw with Marie Houghton’s kindly donated trophy.

Two players attended a nine hole event.

Trophy winner and B grade Dale Harding with a clear win of 40 points Dale also won nearest pin on the 17^th.

Plus the Raffle which was kindly donated by Pam Hamilton. 

A grade ball winner went to Michelle Ashdown 37 points.

There was only one opp ball winner which went to Viv Halbisch 36 points. Viv also won nearest pin 9th. Drawn card was won by Vicki Gainsford. 

The nine hole ball winner went to Jean Richardson with 20 points.

A big welcome back to our President Tracy who has been spending a few weeks globe trotting.  

Today 18th July (weather allowing) will see fourth round Monthly Medal and WGNSW medal. A COMMITTEE meeting will follow lunch and presentation. 

Robyn and Tracy on draw for July 18 and 21.

Thursday, July 19 Trangie Veterans Tournament (Men and Women)

Saturday, July 21 Stroke Scratch and Handicap event with Sue Richardson’s kindly donated Trophy. Wednesday, July 25 will see first round Burgess Cup. Marj and Marie on draw July 21 and 25.

Weekly Ponder;-The secret of Happiness is Freedom, and the secret of Freedom, Courage.

-by Granny Golfing Guru

Last Saturday we had 24 starters in the 3rd Round of our Championships sponsored by Steve and Jenny Ward.

The best A grade score came from Duane Mann with a 59 nett from  Ash Bullock 62.

In B grade it was Greg Kearines with a 63 from Rob Gainsford  64. While in C grade it was Sam Brien with a brilliant score of 58 from Mitch Smith 66.

NTPs ninth Neil Haley and tenth Duane Mann.

On Sunday we had 22  starters in the fourth Round of the Championships sponsored by Peter and Daniel Treseder.

The best score in A grade was 64 from Rob Williams while Mick McKean had a return to form with a 67.

In B grade  it was Rob Gainsford with 63 on a count back from Greg Kearines who is also playing very well at the moment.

Ross Smith had 66 to win C grade from Gus Smith with a 68. NTPs eighth Rob Williams and tenth Sam Brien.

After four rounds the A grade Scratch winner was Rob Williams with 280 from Duane  Mann with 286. In Handicap Rob also won with 260 from Duane with 266.

The B grade Scratch winner was Rob Gainsford with 326 from Ross  King (who was the early leader) 330. In the B grade Handicap it was also Rob Gainsford leading the way home with a 266 from the surprise packet Neil Haley 268. 

Dudley Alcorn won the C grade Scratch with 366 from Sam Brien on 384. Sam won the C Grade Handicap with 248 (32 under par) from  Dudley 290.

Next Saturday we have 4BBB Medley sponsored by the Geriatrics and Sunday a four Ball Aggregate sponsored by Landmark.

-by Peter Treseder

Win for Green

Last Wednesday some 13 players took part in the weekly Gerries golf competition on the Narromine course. Once again the scores were really good due to the fact the course is badly in need of a shower of rain and there is plenty of run.

Winner on the day was the consistent Ron Green with a score of 25 stableford points. Runner - up after handicap variations were explained was Malcolm Fraser on 24 points.Bob Culhane almost collected the NTP prize only to see Ron Green get inside Bob's ball on the tenth hole. There was no NAGA prize again this week.It was a pleasant afternoon for golf and enjoyed by all who played.

On now to the Pool Table where Bob Fletcher and Chris Harding teamed to play Charlie Burrowes  and Norm Lewis.Fletch and Pom advanced to the final with a convincing win.

In the final they met raging favorites Gus Smith and Terry Willis and it really was't much of a game when Bob Fletcher played an excellent game to help him and his partner Chris Harding to a sound victory and the title of "Champs for the week"

There was an impromptu meeting and Gus Smith was elected 2 IC and thanked for his effort in handling all the queries that occur after each weeks game. The after golf snacks were enjoyed by all. Veteran Golfers are reminded Trangie Vets Open is on to-morrow.For catering purposes please let Norm or Ashley know so they can advise Trangie.

There is also a reminder to all Geriatric golfers that our sponsored golf day is on on Saturday, July 21 and there are some great trophies to be won.

The event is a 4BBB Stableford with competitions for Ladies, Men and Mixed teams. This afternoon, the weekly competition is on the front nine with a hit off at 2.30pm.See you all on the tee.

-by Norm Lewis

Kevin Kropinyeri is bringing his comedy show to Narromine! Kevin’s hilarious roadshow is being organised by the local community as to assist Chris Wilcox who received a neck injury as part of the game against Wellington Cowboys recently. Jets are proud to support this fun night! Kevin is a high energy performer.

Sharpe, likeable, silly and measured; mixing keen observational standup with joyfully ridiculous physical comedy. Kevin has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Tour, Adelaide Fringe Festival and on Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise to name a few.

Tickets are $50 each and available for purchase from the Narromine USMC, Royal Hotel Narromine or through the Jets Facebook page.

It’s not often that Narromine gets the opportunity to see live performances of this calibre so get your friends together for a great night out!! There will also be an auction and blind raffles on the night.

 Friday, July 20 from 6.30pm at Narromine USMC. For more information call  Crystal Donnelly or Sally Everett 0429 146 375 or 0408 473 043.

The Junior Gorilla's Walla's Gala Day will be held on Sunday, August 5 from 8am - 3pm at Noel Powell Oval. For more information call Bec Smyth or Guy Marchant 0434 022 754 or 0428 891 322 or email narrominejuniorgorillas@hotmail.com or narrominejuniorgorillas@hotmail.com.

The rider hit the ground fifty metres past the winning post but not before apprentice jockey Akira Kijaya had scored a remarkable win on It’s Business Time in the opening race on Saturday at the Cowra TAB meeting.

Soon after the start of the Cowra Rotary Club Benchmark 50 Handicap ( 1100 metres ) the feet of Kajiya slipped from the irons and thereafter it was a hair-raising ride for the jockey, formerly from Japan.

Sitting bolt upright and bobbing up and down in the saddle, Kajiya managed to steer It’s Business Time ( $2.50 favourite ) around the hometown and down the outside fence to win by a half neck from Kingston ( Ken Dunbar, $6.50 ) and Benno’s Boy ( Kath Bell-Pitomac, $5 ).

Tumbling off It’s Business Time after crossing the line, Kajiya escaped serious injury but was advised to relinquish his later rides at the meeting. 

Now aged 36, Akira Kajiya gave away race riding for many years before recently resuming an apprenticeship with Canberra trainer Matthew Dale. 

Replays of the incredible win have gone worldwide on social media. It’s Business Time is trained at Yass by Allan McRae who was reared on a property at Tottenham in central New South Wales. 

Bill Molloy, a former local trainer, remembers an incident when Campaign trained at Orange by Dick Van Den Bos,after winning a race at Cowra jumped the outside fence.

Billy Owen, a former leading jockey on the Picnic circuit, has been achieving plenty of success in the professional ranks since recently taking up an apprenticeship with Canberra trainer Nick Olive.

Witt classy rides,Owen landed a winning double, Chasing Waterfalls and Fraternater at Cowra on Saturday with both being trained at Canberra by Neil Osborne.

From a wide barrier Chasing Waterfalls ( $2.60 favourite ) obtained a handy position and was a one length winner over Seishin ( Jamie Gibbons, $9.50 ) and Louisiana Belle ( Simon Miller, $4 ) in the Jamieson’s Joinery Maiden Plate,1200 metres.

Fraternater ( $2.20 favourite ) settled at the tail of the field and when cut loose by Billy Owen powered home to win the Cowra Community Chest Class 2 Handicap ( 1375 metres ) from Cafe Terrace ( Ashleigh Stanley,$4.20 ) and Amare ( Tony Cavallo, $14 ). Racing at Dubbo ( TAB ) on Friday and Carinda on Saturday.

-by Colin Hodges