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Kiama Bowling Club news...By Martys Mat

Picture Perfect: Kiama Bowling Club in perfect condition last Saturday for the Zone 16 and Zone 7 clash.

Zone 16 Vs Zone 7

Played in warm blustery conditions on a very good 13 1/2 green as described by one Zone 16 Official, Zone 16 were given a big fright by Zone 7 in there weekend encounter scraping home 83-70.

Five teams from each zone were competing, while the over 60s did not count on the master board.

After 46 ends Zone 7 led 47- 32 and were still in front after 56 ends 53-46.

Zone 16 then reeled off 27 shots in 14 ends to lead 73-64 after72 ends.

They were then never headed, holding onto win 83-70. The over 60s had a 16 all draw.

Congratulations must go to Adam and Dennis for their tireless effort in preparing a great green and surrounds. Also thanks to Bill Delaney for the way the gardens look.

Club Fours

Bill Delaney and John Bodey began successfully in defence of their fours title.

Teaming with Martin Wilson and John Brownlie beating the determined team of John Cairns,Doug Downton, Lindsay Kirk and Jack Douglass 31-15.

In a much closer game than the score suggest Johns team led 9-4 after 10 ends.

Some poor shot calling by Martin and excellent bowls by lefty Jack saw a nine shot swing in two ends to have Jacks team leading 13-10 after 12 ends.

A kick in the right spot by John got his team back track picking up 21 shots to two over the next 10 ends for 31-15 win.

A Craig Coleman inspired outfit of R. Parkinson,T. McInnes and B. Smith upset the highly fancied combination of K. Parker, Raging R.Walker and Reggie in the hedge Smithard 26-6 as W. Lawrence skipped .

Great to see Richard Hardy in the money again, with Rumours circling of the Richard Hardy Bank of Kiama set to open shortly.