Wilson and Bownlie take Kiama Bowls Pairs title

JOHN Brownlie and Martin Wilson are the Kiama Bowls 2007 Club Pairs Champions after they defeated Bill Gorissen and Geoff McIntyre in the final on Sunday, 25-16.

Brownlie and Wilson gained a 6-1 lead early in the match before Gorissen and McIntyre fought back to lead 9-7 after eight ends.

Brownlie then showed his class with some brilliant bowls and he and Wilson picked up a four shots on the ninth end.

Wilson and Brownlie were ahead by four shots for most of the match.

They trailed 11-16 with five ends to play but were unable to bridge the gap.

With one end left Gorissen and McIntyre required eight shots to force a draw, but Brownlie and Wilson were victorious by 11 shots.

The pairs is Wilson's third title of 2007 to go with the Major Singles and Club Fours, a feat that has not been achieved at Kiama for some years.

Brownlie and Wilson booked their finals berth with a 22-11 win over D. Barnes and P. O'Keefe.

Gorissen and McIntyre made the final after beating J. Mears and R. Netherclift 21-13.

Two games of Triples were also played with Rolls family (in defence of their 2006 title) off to a great start, thumping A. Williams, D. Wicken and R. Walsh 47-6.

Competition favourites M. Pepper, B. Archer and M. Ganderton defeated B. Hair, R. Walker and M. Hair 29-11.

Congratulations to Paul Bentley and Thanaporn Monmuang who were married on Saturday.

Paul who is an "infrequent, very average bowler" is known more for his one-liners than his bowling ability.

They include "Godie get out of the head", "Sorry, I'm have'n trouble get'n up" and "I think I need more grass".

It is noted some great bowlers have carried him into a couple of finals.

MARTY'S MAT