Between games 2 and 3, the novelty “Spider-Shamrock” was contested and won by Arthur Hawes.
Only two teams had three wins.
The tournament winners were Les Whittington (skip), Steve Ward (director) and Anna Colvin (lead). They had three wins, with 21 ends won. Tournament instigator Marty Ryan presented the Robert and Ethel Jenkins Memorial Cup on behalf of principal sponsors Jukes Carriers.
Second, with three wins and 18 ends won, were Hona Huriwai (skip), June Stichbury (director) and Norm Young (lead).
Third place went to Marion Jones (skip), Allan Parker (director), and George Stanley (lead), who had two wins and 19 ends won.
In fourth place, with two wins and 18 ends won, were Joy Davis (skip), George Tamihana (director) and Joy McFarlane (lead).
A lucky-draw prize for non-placegetters and all team members present went to team Murray Murton, Diane Oates and June Kinder.
A big thank-you goes to the many satellite sponsors who contributed to the success of the tournament.
Prizes for the best-dressed “Paddy” and “Colleen” went to Rod Young and Dayvinia Mills.
Thanks to Ray and Judy Taylor who — with the help of Marty Ryan — staged a a very well-run tournament.
Steve Ward is making a habit of winning this tournament as he was in the winning team last year as well. He has already booked a place for next year!
Coming up at Kahutia on the afternoon of Anzac Day is a tournament sponsored by McInnes Driver Training Ltd. Players from all clubs are welcome for a fun afternoon with very good prizes.
Many outside influences contributed to the playing of the junior mixed pairs, which finally took place last weekend.
Originally the event was postponed after damage was done to the No.2 green and the No.1 green was not quite ready for its debut after regrassing.
Then the event coincided with the Gisborne team heading to Hawke’s Bay to play in the intercentre club qualifying tournament in Hastings.
With some senior players unavailable, three juniors were recruited, forcing last-minute changes. However, it all turned out well in the end, and some outstanding bowls were played over the two days.
Mention should be made of Peter Ferris and his lead Adrienne Torrie, who made the semifinals with two lives intact. It is difficult to achieve this in any bowls competition.
They lost a life to Karen Pinn and Jim Wilson and were denied a place in the final after playing an extra end when the score was 14-all against Peter and Libby Clay. The Clay combo played consistent bowls and always looked in control. There were not too many times Libby missed putting her lead bowls within a foot of the jack.
The Clays played Pinn (skip) and Wilson in the final. Wilson had been playing some hot bowls for a man who had not been on a bowling green for two years. It was only in the final that he started to feel the effects of two days’ play.
Well done, Jim, and credit to your very capable skip, Karen, who played some stunning bowls for a junior player.
However, it was to be the Clays’ day, and they deserved to be champions with their 18-7 win.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable watch of top junior bowls for the many spectators on a pleasant Sunday afternoon.
— by Extra End
