By Rodney Bates
Temperatures were soaring on Saturday, and Yarra Glen Bowls Club locked in early starts for weekend pennant sides 1 and 2, with side 3 having a bye this week.
Division 1 played away at second placed Mulgrave Country Club. A win has boosted the chance for finals with a 95/70 win.
S. Manifold 16/13; M. O’Brien 21/25; G. Senior 34/11; Beau. Simmons 24/21.
Division 4 played at home against Vermont South, and after a tight tussle at the break, all rinks improved to win overall 94/71, including a maximum 8 score on one end from Smithy’s rink. Scores: R. Bates 19/13; M. Ramage 21/32; S. Smith 24/16; R. Thurkle 30/10;
In midweek pennant, Yarra Glen’s Division 1 had a close game at home against Croydon, going down 62/68.
P. Leonard 24/19; R. Bates 19/22; G. Baker 19/27. Side 2 in Division 7 played away at Yarra Junction, a loss 43/86. L. Baker 4/33; J. Senior 15/26; D. Milner 13/28.
