Even though the long weekend kept many of us otherwise occupied, a good total of 34 keen RSL Combination bowlers turned up for their morning’s play at the RSL Sporties Club on Sunday, October 5.

The winning team for the day, was made up of Chris Castlehouse, Eric Satchell and Mick Strawhan bowling a convincing 25-12 victory over Sue Armstrong, Peter Collins and a new player, Doug Aldis.

Our very own nonogenerian, Chris Crisante, along with Roger Sherwin and Rod Pfieffer, also made up the team to take second place with an 18-7 shot victory over Merv Teale, Alan Stratford, and Steve Kelly.

Third placegetters comprised the side of Ray Strawhan, Cheryl Storch, and Frank Armstrong with 17 shots, from Tracy Keenan, Steve Kelly, and Bryan O’Sullivan; with our best wishes to Tracy for a speedy recovery from surgery next week.

A pairs game then took place on rink six with the team of Gai Teale and Peter Sinclair winning their game with a respectable 14-9 shots from Pat Ryan and Gaye Cottee.

Ron McCauley, Chris Straojny, and Graham Ross also enjoyed a win by 17-12 shots from Mary Perry, Jenny Spratt, and Mel Giddings.

An extremely close call between Leo Balstad, Ruby Stockings, and Matt Quill saw them take out their game by a wafer-thin 13-12 shot victory over Tracy Keenan, Shirley Marchant, and Col Cottee.

Three resters on the day were won by Tracy Keenan, Steve Kelly, and Col Cottee with the .ucky numbers won by Gaye Cottee, Alan Stratford and, of course, “Lucky” Leo Balstad!

As always, new and casual players are welcome. Contact the club for details.