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The Steel Helmet (1951)

Looking through American World War II films made during the war itself, one notices that many have overt strains of bellicose patriotism and propaganda. That war, the final world-consuming crisis for several decades, impacted even civilians living oceans away from the violence. The Korean War cannot be described as such. When North Korea’s Kim Il-sung ordered the invasion of South Korea on June 25, 1950, the U.S. military that countered the invasion was a shadow of what it was five years earlier. What was originally described as a “police action” and nominally pitted United Nations forces (of which the U.S. provided ninety percent of troops) against Communist troops failed to garner much attention from the American public even as it was being fought.

Released a half-year after North Korea’s invasion, The Steel Helmet is one of the first films set during the Korean War. Directed, produced, and written by Samuel Fuller for the independent studio Lippert Pictures, the film was made on the cheap ($104,000; just over $1 million in 2020’s USD) and shot in ten days. The Steel Helmet bears little resemblance to its older cinematic cousins, the WWII films released during that war. Convulsing with bitterness, racism, and post-traumatic fury, this is an attempt to portray life as an American infantry soldier with emotional honesty. The details of battle scenes might not be as accurate as they could be – and certainly not how Korea itself and the film’s Asian characters are portrayed – but The Steel Helmet succeeds in its primary goal.

Surviving a North Korean massacre, Sergeant Zack (Gene Evans) is found by a South Korean boy he will nickname “Short Round” (William Chun; this nickname, also used in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for Jonathan Ke Quan’s character, refers to a flaw in a gun’s ammunition). Short Round knows English and begins following Zack – much to the latter’s annoyance. The boy won’t listen to, “beat it, kid”; nor does he appreciate being called a, “gook”. Zack and Short Round soon encounter Corporal Thompson (James Edwards), a black medic who is the last surviving member of his unit. The accidental trio shortly stumble onto a small, battered patrol commanded by Lieutenant Driscoll (Steve Brodie), who immediately suspects Thompson – because of his race – to be a deserter. Just as the trio argue with Driscoll and his unit, the soldiers are ambushed by snipers and take cover in an abandoned Buddhist temple (to the film’s discredit, it resembles nothing like an actual Buddhist temple and the centerpiece statue looks nothing like the Buddha). There is a North Korean soldier hiding in the shadows of the temple. And unbeknownst to the American soldiers, an enormous wave of North Korean soldiers is advancing on their position.

The events and characters of The Steel Helmet are fictional, but they have been adapted from Fuller’s war diaries and adjusted for the difference in setting. The Steel Helmet’s limited budget ensures that the violence is contained to the premises of a soundstage; the hordes of North Korean soldiers appearing in the film’s finale either the product of stock footage or Asian college students from UCLA hired as extras. There are no soldiers in The Steel Helmet who show complete deference to authority or accept the reasons why the United States military is in Korea at all. The encompassing political reasons for the Korean War are of little concern to them – survival becomes their only motivation. As a portrait of an infantry soldier’s mentality in desperate circumstances, The Steel Helmet benefits from Fuller’s military service during World War II. The soldiers’ actions and mindsets always seem realistic.

With his scruffy beard and punctured helmet, Zack is a grunt soldier that has become disillusioned with a war that has not even lasted a year. The anger he feels about the adversity he and his comrades have faced is boiling over. Zack is constantly searching for something or someone to take his emotions out on. His somewhat contemptuous attitude towards Short Round suggests racial resentment (more on the film’s depiction of racism later in this review) and that he has no patience for those who cannot defend themselves when the enemy is near; his initial behavior towards Driscoll’s squad is colored by grief manifesting as antagonism.

Fuller’s attempts to articulate the deranged psychology of battle-hardened infantry soldiers are taken to extremes rarely seen in American films in the 1950s. The most chilling example occurs as the film’s closing act begins. A prisoner of war (POW) is unexpectedly murdered by Zack as North Korean soldiers draw near. Zack carries out this murder with concealed, stone-faced passion. Even without the gruesome images that are allowed in modern cinema, the murder is shocking and, considering the characterizations of those involved, conceivable. It is lawless battlefield “justice” where the executioner is also the judge and jury. For moviegoers accustomed to the mostly propagandistic – intentional or otherwise – World War II films released in the prior decade, the notion that a member of the United States military could commit a war crime must have been unconscionable. Then and now, other American viewers not nearly as critical of the military��s conduct might have seen what is an obvious violation of the Geneva Convention as justified.

Joseph Breen’s office at the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) was tasked with enforcing the Hays Code (censorship guidelines that applied to American films until 1968, when replaced by the present-day ratings system). As one might expect, the Breen Office voiced vehement objections to this scene – especially since Zack is never punished on-screen for his actions. Nevertheless, Fuller campaigned to keep the scene and it remains in the film. The Breen Office’s reasons for backing down on this appear to stem from the fact that Driscoll threatens a court martial immediately after Zack fires his gun – a peculiarly minor concession, it seems. The Breen Office’s ultimate approval of the film’s debate on racial relations are unclear, and I have been unable to find any explicit reason in freely available literature describing that aspect.

The film’s prisoner of war (played by Harold Fong, whose character is credited as “The Red”) is an English-proficient North Korean soldier. Observing the unit that has captured him, the audience will notice that this is a motley bunch. Granted, the notion of a diverse military squad is a war film cliché. But after President Harry Truman desegregated the armed forces in 1948, note that this is one of the first depictions of an integrated U.S. military in film. A decade earlier, Cpl. Thompson would have been bandaging the wounds of black soldiers and might not be allowed near a wounded white comrade. One of Driscoll’s subordinates is Sergeant Tanaka (Richard Loo; a Chinese-American actor who nevertheless made a living playing numerous Japanese antagonists during the 1940s), who served in the 442nd Infantry Regiment – which was composed almost entirely of second-generation Japanese-American (Nisei) soldiers – during WWII.

Under watch by the Americans, the North Korean soldier will attempt to stoke racial divisions among his captors. Speaking to Thompson, he notes the hypocrisy of a black man fighting for a nation that has failed to recognize non-white people as equal under the law. The prisoner notes that, if Thompson ever returns home, there will still be “whites only” services and that he will have to sit in the back of public buses. Thompson keeps his cool, acknowledging the reality of the prisoner’s words. Nevertheless, Thompson reasons, he is assisting the nation he cares for, showing that he can perform as ably as anyone regardless of race. As Thompson implies, perhaps one day the United States will achieve the ideal it is purported to be – in his individual way, he shall serve the best he can.

Then there is the nighttime conversation between the North Korean and Tanaka. The POW begins by remarking that Americans despise Asian eyes, and then – in what is possibly the earliest, non-documentary mention of this in American cinema – evokes the Japanese-American concentration camps that Tanaka and his family almost certainly were forced into. An exhausted Tanaka, with a fatigued but barely annoyed glance, tells the North Korean major that his charade is too transparent:

THE RED: …They call you “dirty Jap rats” and yet you fight for them. Why? TANAKA: I’ve got some hot infantry news for you. I’m not a dirty Jap rat. I’m an American, and if we get pushed around back home… well, that’s our business… knock off before I forget the Articles of War and slap those rabbit teeth of yours out one at a time.

If The Steel Helmet had been made a few years, perhaps a few months, earlier, these disapproving mentions about the United States’ terrible record on racial equality might never have appeared in the film. The legitimate concern that black Americans would not support the United States military resulted in films like The Negro Soldier (1944). In World War II, the then-segregated military was viewed unfavorably by a substantial minority of African-Americans, so the government (and a cooperating American film industry) reasoned that directly addressing the nation’s painful racial history might be counterproductive. And so soon after World War II’s end, the “yellow peril” that was the Japanese was substituted for another anxiety: communists. Still, the prevailing attitude among American narrative media in the early 1950s was to celebrate the “patriotic” Japanese-Americans and those who served in the 442nd – erasing almost entirely the unconstitutional and inexcusable internment of Japanese-Americans.

As Fuller realizes as he dons his Cold War glasses, the likes of North Korea, the Soviet Union, and the People’s Republic of China could easily use the United States’ racism to undermine its message. Those nations did exactly that and continue to do so (the Soviet Union succeeded by the Russian Federation). America’s idealized self-perception as democracy’s champion collapses quickly even at a cursory glance of its racial relations. The Steel Helmet should be applauded for including this dialogue in the film, but these scenes are brief and never fully adopt Thompson or Tanaka’s point of view. Both are portrayed as intelligent, composed soldiers. But beyond their soldiering, we learn little else – The Steel Helmet is Zack’s movie, with everyone else not nearly as developed as Gene Evans’ central character.

Fuller avoids glamorizing military service and war. Despite Korea as his setting, Fuller makes little constructive use of it and his Korean characters. Fuller might have found his own wartime mentality analogous to Zack’s, but the film becomes one-dimensional as it cannot branch out to detail the other American soldiers’ personal responses to the war they are fighting. The Steel Helmet is homiletic, so be warned if you are not seeking a war film that is unafraid to moralize – sometimes without artistry. But given the restricted budget and the film’s abbreviated 85-minute runtime, I found myself forgiving the film for most of these flaws.

Communist and far-left commentators accused The Steel Helmet of being pro-American propaganda; the far-right, Breen Office, and the Pentagon were horrified by the film and blasted it as anti-American. J. Edgar Hoover, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), even launched an investigation into Fuller for suspected Communist sympathies. Such reception must have allowed Fuller a strange satisfaction, if one accounts his future reputation for addressing controversial themes with heavy-handed metaphors and allegories.

Moderately popular when first released, The Steel Helmet languished in obscurity in the decades after. That is unsurprising – the film was made and distributed by an independent studio. Thanks to the Criterion Collection and their special relationship with Turner Classic Movies (TCM), The Steel Helmet has found renewed attention thanks to its home media availability and the occasional TCM broadcast (it is regularly scheduled around Memorial Day and/or Veterans Day, in addition to the odd showing outside May and November). It is a fascinating addition to the lengthy list of American war films, supplying an era known for its propaganda-heavy elements with a forceful rebuke.

My rating: 7.5/10

^ Based on my personal imdb rating. Half-points are always rounded down. My interpretation of that ratings system can be found in the “Ratings system” page on my blog (as of July 1, 2020, tumblr is not permitting certain posts with links to appear on tag pages, so I cannot provide the URL).

For more of my reviews tagged “My Movie Odyssey”, check out the tag of the same name on my blog.

#The Steel Helmet #Samuel Fuller #Gene Evans #Robert Hutton #James Edwards #Steve Brodie #Richard Loo #Sid Melton #William Chun #TCM #My Movie Odyssey

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jraineygarppractical · 5 years ago

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Murtagh, William

Hamer, William

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Harrison, Robert

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Campbell, Joseph

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Sheehan, Kenneth

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Lamont, John

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Hazelton, Stanley

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Wilson, Fred

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Lewis, Charles

Scott, Alexander

Acheson, Kenneth

Martin, Gary

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Vallely, Samuel

Robinson, Mervyn

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Kyle, Christopher

Quinn, Neal

Smyth, John

Wood, Andrew

Evans, Mark

Montgomery, Stuart

Proctor, John

Stewart, George

Beck, Alexander

Lyttle, Silas

Coulter, William

Duddy, Norman

Brown, David

Caskey, Samuel

Reeves, David

Eagleson, John

Crothers, Charles

Quinn, Sean

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Hamilton, Paul

Ewing, Garry

Irwin, Ronald

Corkey, Snowdon

Brown, Eric

Quinn, Brian

Olphert, John

Magill, Edward

Wilson, Gordon

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Morton, Frederick

Cathcart, Gerald

Carson, Colin

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Ferguson, James

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Martin, John

Fyfe, Stephen

McDonald, William

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Clarke, Paul

Fullerton, William

Savage, William

Bingham, Thomas

Dawson, Michael

Elliott, Trevor

Gray, Neville

Todd, Michael

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McGookin, Rosemary

Campbell, Geoffrey

Price, Denis

McFerran, Paul

McHenry, Sean

Topping, David

Dowd, John

Kelly, Ivy

McCormac, Hugh

Bell, John

Kay, Michael

Wilson, William

Rodgers, Stephen

Baird, David

Doak, Tracy

Agnew, Willis

Gilliland, William

Vance, Martin

Hanson, David

Clements, William

Gilliland, George

McCandless, James

Williams, Michael

Breen, Derek

Hazlett, James

McBride, David

Smyth, William

McVitty, John

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Kilpatrick, Peter

Allen, Charles

Dobbin, Desmond

Patterson, Derek

Crawford, Ivan

Nesbitt, Peter

Wilson, Austin

Bennison, John

Shaw, George

McLean, Robert

Armstrong, Frederick

Ead, David

Cooke, Thomas

McClean, Samuel

Guthrie, Robert

Kennedy, Norman

Malone, Michael

Carson, Ernest

Finlay, Winston

Armstrong, Edward

Gilmore, Colin

Graham, Clive

Warnock, John

Larmour, John

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Montgomery, Stephen

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Breen, Harry

Black, David

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Johnston, Ian

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Hanson, William

Sterritt, David

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Woods, Brian

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Smith, Ernest

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Pollock, Gregory

Seymour, James

Bradshaw, Darren

Taylor, Gregory

Graham, John

Johnston, David

O’Reilly, Francis

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SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB - BARRY JONES San Miguel Pointers were home to La Siesta Sputniks winning 10 - 2 (98 shots to 56), the best winning triple were James cutting, Brian Allan and Stuart Hemmings 32 - 2. San Miguel Alsatians were home to La Siesta Apollos winning 9 - 3 (89 shots to 77), the best winning triple were Marilyn Shatwell, Gerard Shatwell and Eddie Cowan 20 - 7. San Miguel Dalmatians were away to Emerald Isle Newptunes losing 4 - 8 (89 shots for 99 against), the best winning triple were Meg Brownlee, Bill Moseley and Mike Bayfield 23 - 11. San Miguel Beagles were away to Emerald Isle Titans losing 4 - 8 (83 shots against 93 for), the bet winning triple were Brian Miller, Val Collier and Lin Miller 25 - 12. In the Winter League San Miguel were home to Benitachell where they had a great win taking all 12 points (118 shots to 56), on the best winning rink were Jan Allen, Bob Graham, Cyril Medley and Lin Miller 28 - 12. A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965020492. VISTABELLA BOWLS Sponsored by TV Choice, Venture Fleet & Beniconnect. With Lynne Bishop The very last of the SAL Winter leagues and we had two games played..both in the ENTERPRISE league and both at home. The Albatrosses were against the Quesada Pearls where they had two wins from the teams of Geraldine Fisher, StJohn Broadhurst & Gordon Fisher 20-13. Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman & Brian Dunn 15-12. Shots VB 68(4) - 75(8) Q. The Drivers had a great result playing the Quesada Diamonds to finish on a high. Four wins from the teams of Frank Barclay, Andy Leggatt & Pat Rafferty 20-10. Sue Jenkins, Jeff Neve & Dave Jenkins 24-15. Gedd Lees, Brian Pointon & Carol Thorpe 23-21. Sharron Kirk, Dane Howard & David Steadman 14-11. Shots VB 100(10) - 77(2) Q. Both the Eagles and the Buggies matches against El Rancho were cancelled due to a bereavement and funeral of one of their members. We send our condolences to the family of Graham Day and all at El Rancho. WINTER League...the Penultimate challenge, a top of the league battle against Javea Green to gain as many points as possible to strengthen our chances of winning the league. It was a very closely fought game that could have swung either way but I’m pleased to say we did it with three wins plus the shots. Winning rinks were Sue Kemp, Bert Ewart, Mike Regan & Brian Zelin 24-18. Lynne Bishop, Mo Foulcer, Charlie Watkins & Martin Foulcer 17-11. Del Gunning, Geraldine Fisher, Arthur Brown & Gordon Fisher 18-16...great last shot again...Gordon! Shots, VB 86(8) - 80(4) JG. The Berleen team..what can one say? Well done for being the Campeones of the Berleen league. Congratulations Brenda & Peter Rees and Susan & David Jenkins, we are so proud of you! MONTE MAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry. Monte Mar Toreadors v San Luis Leopards Away at San Luis for the last Friday Southern League the Toreadors won on two rinks. Well done to Julia and Ian Hamilton skip Graham Smyth, Sheila Roberts, Sue Bounds skip Phil Goble. Shots Toreadors 81 – 102 Leopards. Points 4 – 8. Monte Mar Matadors v San Miguel Boxers Away at San Miguel the Matadors won on three rinks and lost by one shot on one rink. Well done to Pauline Merry, Don Cleeter skip Margaret Finlayson 16 – 10, Paula Cleeter, Pauline Woodfine skip Barrie Woodfine 15-14, Tanya Oliver, Danny King skip Jack Burrell. Shots Matadors 67 – 72 Boxers. Points 6 – 6. WINTER LEAGUE Saturday 23rd March Monte Mar v Benitachell This was a rearranged fixture brought forward from 10th April and Monte Mar visited Benitachell. It was a enjoyable match with both teams winning two and drawing one. Well done to the winning teams Lynne Armitage, Mike farrelly, Jack Burrell skip Dave Melville, Tanya Oliver, Howie Williams, John Hunt skip Phil Goble and the drawing team Sheila Roberts, June Young, Pauline Woodfine skip Barrie Woodfine, well done Monte Mar. Shots Monte Mar 80 – 80 Benitachell. Points Monte Mar 6 – 6 Benitachell. Monte Mar Toreadors v Greenlands Maples At home to Greenlands Maples for the last match of the season we won on one rink. Well done to Sheila Roberts, Diane Horsington skip Jan Gatward. Well done to Greenlands Maples winners of the league. Shots Toreadors 64 – 98 Maples. Points 2 – 10. Monte Mar Matadors v San Luis Klingtons Away at San Luis for the last match of the season the Matadors won on two rinks and drew on one rink. Well done to the winning teams Keith Simpson, Pauline Merry skip Chris Merry, Paula Cleeter, Don Cleeter skip Margaret Finlayson and the drawing team of Tanya Oliver, Mike Farrelly skip Jack Burrell. WINTER LEAGUE Wednesday 27th March Monte Mar v La Marina Away at La Marina we had a very good result winning on four rinks and drawing on one rink, well done everyone!!!! After the match we all enjoyed a meal and a few drinks. Shots Monte Mar 92 – 77 La Marina. Points 11 – 1. For further information go to www.montemarbowls.com or email us at [email protected]. We are also on Facebook LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB WITH CHRIS BOULD Only three matches to report this week. Monday 25-03-19 The Explorers we’re at home to San Luis Trekkers. The points were shared 6 each. The shots were 76 for and 84 against. They finished 7th in the Enterprise division. The Pathfinders were away to Greenlands Sycamores. Again the points were shared, 6 each. The shots were 84 - 96 against. Best winning rink was Reg Jackson, Dave McGaw and John Rae, 21-12. They finished 5th in the Discovery division. Wednesday 27 - 03 - 19. The Winter league entertained Monte Mar. Points were 1 for and 11 against. Shots were 77 for and 92 against. The five loosing rinks were close but La Marina didn’t quite make it. The one point was won by Mo Taylor, Mike Smith, Phil Pape and Shirley Hadaway, gaining a draw of 17-17. They have two more games left to play. Good luck. The Ospreys finished 5th in Southern league division A. The Merlin’s finished 3rd in Southern league division C. Advance notice. On Sunday May 19th, La Marina are holding a Table Top Sale at the Club. If you have any suitable items please contact Lorita Rae on [email protected] or phone 966 79 7257. HORADADA BOWLS CLUB BY IRENE GRAHAM Only one match to report on this week as we are now at the end of the winter season. Win or lose the weather has been really kind to the Bowlers this winter with very few bad days. The Falcons were at home to Emerald Isle Moonrakers and we were all very well aware that we had to produce the goods. All but one of the rinks had really close results with the lead going back and forth a few times. An exciting morning with the Falcons coming out on top. We won on 3 rinks lost on 2 and it’s thanks to one of our rinks that secured us the overall shots. Our winning rinks were: Irene Graham, Janet Jukes and Barry Evans 13 – 9 Wayne Jackson, Les Davies and Mick Kirby 23 – 8 Tracey Paffett, Ken Barber and Roy Thomson 17 – 14 The final score being 83 shot for to 66 against giving us 8 points to 4 against. Very well played to all of our team, we each played our part in helping the Falcons to move up a place to remain in division ‘B’. We are equal in points to Quesada Rubies, but we just managed to pip them at the post on shots. The Royals with their last match result also moved 2 places up the table to finish in 7th place, only 1 point behind 6th. We are a small membership club and to remain in the ‘B’ division for both the leagues is an excellent result for us. Again very well played to everyone who has played throughout the winter season and a special thanks goes to our Team Captain Peter Davis and Vice Captain Ron Odell for their efforts in putting a team together. We know it is not an easy task. Have a restful 2 weeks break Team Horadada and we will start all over again for the summer leagues. Keep em’ bowls a rollin’. EMERALD ISLE BOWLS WITH ELWYN MORRIS Sunday brought our Irish friends from The Gate/Crumlin to the Isle and the game was played in a fantastic spirit and this year the Isle came out winners 5-1, so they take the Trophy. Titans played at home against San Miguel Beagles and they had a good 8-4 win, aggregate 93-83, Winners were S Johnson K Jolliffe D Gerrard 27-14,,D Jones D Leeming M Odell 24-13, S Kavanagh G Shoots B Kavanagh 18-11 Neptunes were at home against San Miguel Dalmations in second place battle and the Isle came out on top 8-4 aggregate 99-89, winners E Morris C Parsons A Malcolm,,26-14,,B Doran C Thomas J Westall 28-11, C Ayling C Warner P Heaney 20-17 Moonrakers played Horadada and slipped to a 4-8 aggregate 66-83, winners D Close T Harris G Ponsford 18-15, I Hughes M Breen P Dix 17-15 Saturns travelled to San Luis Vulcans and they were beaten 4-8, aggregate 92-96, winners were E Brookes J Gregory J Mulloy 24-11, ,M Brookes A Gower J Horne 21-15 Tuesday saw return of Gosforth Empire for their annual visit. In a good game the result was a 2-2 draw on rinks Emerald Isle played at Greenlands in the Winter league and had a great win 7-5, aggregate 90-73 win, winners were R Clive J Mulloy M Breen D Gerrard 33-9, S Kavanagh T Dix P Dix B, Kavanagh 20-13, M Riley D Close M Odell C Lindgren drew 11-11 No Berleen Game SAPS continues throughout the summer, great value at 5 Euros 2 hours bowling, Shoes and Bowls supplied and coaching for novices.

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El Rancho Bowls Club Having had all Monday’s league matches postponed, we played the first of the on thursday, that being the Pintos at home to Greenlands Sycamores. The Pintos found the line and length a little quicker than the Sycamores, as you would expect and took the 5 rinks and hence the overall shots. Ann C Taylor, Diane Yates and David Whitworth 21-11. June Whitworth, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 20-16. Malc Sykes, Denise Morgan and Jim Gracie 30-10. Irene Thomson, Bob Morgan and Eddie Thomson 32-9. Brian Harris, Keith Cunningham and Bob Taylor 21-12. Friday morning found the Mustangs at San Miguel against the Bulldogs, who proved to be strong opponents, particularly at San Miguel. Although we came away with just the one point we played well, as well as the drawn rink we lost two by just one and two shots. Meanwhile the Rangers were at home to Emerald Isle Roundheads and took 2 rinks, lost one by just 2 shots and won the overall shots, a worthy result. In the Afternoon the Broncos played host to San Miguel Boxers and played very well to win 2 rinks and draw two others, also taking the overall shots by an appreciable margin. Graham Day, Sheila Cox and Mike Cox 39-12. Steve Ziepe, Pam Harris and Brian Harris 14-14. Peter Blackburn, Suzette Ziepe and Rob Clark 12-18. Barbara Jones, Jan Bright and Geoff Jones 24-12. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Easthope 15-15. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at [email protected] or Brian Taylor on 9654077093 or at [email protected] Emerald Isle Bowls Club by ELWYN MORRIS The bowling week in Sunny Spain was delayed this week and we started on Wed with Winter League game at La Siesta. The outcome was a fine 10-2 aggregate 114-60 win for the Isle, winners were: P Rhodes D Leeming A M Stevenson J Smyth 30-13, S Kavanagh T Dix P Dix B Kavanagh 27-8, R Clive J Mulloy P Coffey I Brewster 24-7, D Jones M Veale M Breen D Gerrard 23-14 Friday brought La Siesta Blues to the Isle and the home team had a great 12-0 aggregate 100-61win, winners were: P Rhodes C Smyth A M Stevenson 21-13, D Jones M Veale J Smyth 18-11 D Rhodes K Jolliffe D Gerrard 22-14, G Shoots P Coffey B Kavanagh 19-13 ,B Taylor,M Odell G Odell 20-10 The Claymores played Vistabella Picadores and had a fine 10-2 aggregate 78-72 win winners were D Horne S Wickens D Donovan 22-17, B Doran C Thomas M Thomas 15-9, J Westall M Whitelock P Heaney 16-12, E Morris C Parsons A Malcolm 14-13 Rounheads travelled to El Rancho Rangers and came away with a good 6-6 aggregate 94-102 draw, winners were: A Gower R Andrews T Upham 30-16, J Elliott R Fooks E Brookes 20-12, K John P Creswell G Smith 19-17 Horadada Bowls Club by Irene Graham Friday 16th in the Southern League we were at home to La Manga. The weather was kind to us and the forecasted rain stayed away for the duration of the match. Looking across the rinks and seeing the home team build up their shots was impressive. This was the Royals at their very best. We won on all 5 rinks and gained the overall shots. Only one rink was a close match. Our winning rinks were: John Goddard, Mick Kirby and Barry Evans 16 -14, Tracey Paffett, Wayne Jackson and Terry Hucknall 24 – 9, Carol Linehan, David Allan and Sheila Westwood 27 – 6, Irene Graham, Alan Miller and Bryan Eatough 27 – 7, Ken Barber, Les Davies and David Bracken 36 – 6 Very well played to each and every one of the team and a special well done to our new players Sheila Westwood and David Bracken. We needed those well-earned points and it has placed us in 5th position just 2 points behind Monte Mar Matadors. Monday the 19th our home match against Monte Mar Torreadors was cancelled due to bad weather. This match has been re-scheduled for Tuesday 27 November. On Friday 23rd we were away to La Siesta Golds but unfortunately we were unable to keep up our great result of the previous week. Two of the rinks were quite close in shots and one of the rinks didn’t actually tell the true story of the match. Horadada played well but La Siesta was better with any of the’ luck’ going to them. We won on two rinks and lost on three giving us 4 points to La Siesta’s 8. The overall shots went to La Siesta. 70 for and 98 against. Our winning rinks were: Carol Linehan, David Allen and Sheila Westwood 21 – 9, Tracey Paffett, Wayne Jackson and Terry Hucknall 19 – 15 The weather was kind to us and the rain of earlier stayed away. A good, friendly atmosphere was enjoyed by all. Come on Team Horadada, keep ‘em bowls a rollin’! Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment. Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659 139 129 for more information. La Marina Report by Barry Latham This is a good ending for last week as this week hasn’t started yet because of all the rain and floods. Southern League Div A the Ospreys at home against La Siesta Blues and we had a good win by eight to four. Pete Parsons, Wendy Latham and the Anne Stone won 20 – 11 while Alex Whyte, Jim Reeves and Kathy Manning comfortably beat the opposition 27 – 16. Not to be outdone Shirley Hadaway, Phil Pape and Margaret McLaughlin won by four shots. In Southern League Div C the Merlins chopped down the Greenland Elms by 8 points which pushes the Merlins up into fourth place. John Rae with that Dave McGaw and the ever ready Reg Jackson secured a 30 – 14 win. Top rink. John Morgan, Mike Lowe and Dave Taylor came away with a 26 -14 win and Barry Sadler, Paul Tregoing and Alan Wilcock also won with a score of 19 – 16.. The one and only Dave O’Sullivan coasted to a 18 – 8 win with help from Garth Slater and Desna Lowe. Rain stopped play on Monday in most places, floods or leaks everywhere. I was at hospital in the canteen where they were using saucers to catch the water dripping through the roof. For the Winter League we travelled up to Benitachell and got thumped 10 – 2 but it wasn’t for the want of trying. It could have been easily 10 – 6 to them but for my pet moan and groan……the last three ends. Our only winning rink was the Old Man’s rink of Terry Perchard, Jean Perchard, Barbara Forshaw and Mo Kidd. I sat and watched the game and was well entertained by Marilyn and Lorita. I shall be able to knit and sew at the next game. We often say that the best part of Winter League is the meal and camaraderie afterwards and it certainly was. Friday in the Southern League the Merlins were at home to the Vistabella Swingers and it turned out a good result for the home team 9 – 3. Mr Withers took his rink to a 24 – 12 win so well done to Arthur Cronk and Marilyn Fryatt. John Rae is keeping up his great form with his other two of Dave McGaw and Reg Jackson winning 22 – 15. Still unbeaten. Dave Hadaway, Paul Tregoing and Trevor Hancock also won with a 19 – 12 score. La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton A washout on Monday in the Voyager Division and Enterprise Divisions due to overnight storms will give all club representatives the difficulty in rearranging matches in the days to come. Our Winter League team entertained Emerald Isle and liitle change from results recently with the only winning rink coming from Doug and Fay Beattie with Bill and Sue Jordan winning 18 shots to 10.The overall shots for the match went to Emerald Isle114 shots to 60. In the Southern League A Division the Blues travelled to Emerald Isle Cavaliers The Golds in Division 5 entertained Horadada and won by 98 shots to 70 picking up 8 points. The winning rinks for the Golds came from Fay Beattie, Norman Adcroft and Val Dalton winning 30 shots to 12 whilst wins also were provided by Gordon Dall,Tony Campbell and Rab Logan winning 27 shots to 6 and Barbara Cooper, Irene and Dave Laverick won 17 shots to 12. The Silvers in the C Division were visited by Greenlands Cedars in an excellent match won by the visitors by 91 shots to 77. The two winning rinks for the Silvers came from Dot Kocsis with Rod Edgerton and Alan Ralph winning 22 shots to 14 whilst Kathleen and Noel Morrisoe with Shiela Millward winning 19 shots to 14. Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry. TOREADORS Friday November 16th Monte Mar Toreadors v Country Bowls Geckos A good days bowling by the Monte Mar Toreadors, winning on all five rinks and shots. The Gecko's played on all rinks in the true spirit of the game of bowls and a friendly drink and chat was enjoyed at the end of the match. Well done the Toreadors !!! Shots Toreadors 122 – 64 Geckos Points Toreadors 12 – 0 Geckos MATADORS Monte Mar Matadors v Mazarron Miners After the long journey to Mazarron the Matadors won on two rinks well done to Mike Farrelly, Wendy Oxley, skip Don Cleeter, Pauline Merry, June Young skip Chris Merry. Shots Matadors 90 – 107 Miners Points Matadors 4 – 8 Miners MATADORS Monday November 19th Monte Mar Matadors v San Miguel Beagles The only match played on the Costa Blanca!!! At home to the Beagles the Matadors only managed to draw on one rink well done to Tanya Oliver, Bill Judd skip Ronnie Cairns. Shots Matadors 54 – 111 Beagles Points Matadors 1 – 11 Beagles WINTER LEAGUE Monte Mar v Javea Green Wednesday November 21st Monte Mar entertained Javea Green in the Winter League this week and put up a good performance against a team who is top of the league. With Monte Mar winning on three rinks but losing overall shots. Winning rinks Jan Soars, June Young, Phil Goble skip Dave Melville, Gina Hindle, Pauline Woodfine, Danny King skip Barrie Woodfine, Pauline Merry, Sheila Roberts, Ronnie Cairns skip Chris Merry. Shots Monte Mar 77 – 100 Javea Green Points Monte Mar 6 – 6 Javea Green For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website or email us at [email protected]. We are also on Facebook. www.montemarbowls.com Quesada Bowls Club Report by Dee Stephenson The rain in Spain certainly fell on the bowling greens in torrents on Monday and stopped play! All of QBC’s matches in the South Alicante League were cancelled and have been rescheduled to a later date. Meanwhile the Winter league players had a bye. They currently have 58 points - only 8 points behind the leaders with a game in hand, so everything to play for next week. In the Southern League the Swifts enjoyed a competitive match against MonteMar Toreadors. Another fine 8-4 victory for them this week with 97-71 shots, which maintains their position near the top of the League Division B. And in the same division, Quesada Swans were away to San Luis Leopards and also secured an 8-4 win, with shots 95 to 81. Short and sweet report this week, but plenty to play for and report next week, as players catch up with rescheduled matches. Just a reminder that our popular Saturday morning chicken drive is open to visitors. Green fees are only 6 euros if you have your own shoes and bowls and 7 euros if you need to hire them. Anyone interested in taking part, please report to The Club, Quesada for a 9.30am start. For more information about our club, please contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard [email protected] New bowlers are always welcome and introductory coaching is available San Luis Bowls Club Sheila Cammack The thunder storms finally caught up with us and washed out Monday bowling; matches to be replayed 24th & 25th November. Wednesday 21st Winter League: San Luis home v Bonalba, we had a good result: 8 pts-4, shots 88-66. Winners: Jan Pocock, Keith Phillips, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 23-15, Kath Reid, Ray Pollock, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 18-13, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Sabrina & Russ Marks 25-5. The Berleen team also had a good win: William Holtham, Sheila Cammack, Barry Edwards, Les Bedford 20-11. Southern League: Friday 23rd SL Lions, away v La Marina Ospreys, had a good result after a very hard fought afternoon; points 9-3, shots 90-80. Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 23-18, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 13-13, Margaret Morrison, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison 21-9, William Holtham, Keith Phillips, Ray Clarke 19-18. SL Tigers, home v Greenlands Oaks, had an excellent result; 10 pts-2, shots 118-77. Winners: Allen Bowen, Barry Roseveare, Suzi Cooper 27-12, Judy Carroll, David Blackie, Les Bedford 25-14, Helen Hammond, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 28-18, Kevin McKenna, Marina Beardsall, Barry Edwards 21-12. SL Leopards home v Quesada Swans, had a close battle, just missing out on another 2 wins by a few shots, finishing; 4 pts-8, 81 shots-95. Winners: Dennis Jackson, Margaret Clarke, Malcolm Ayton 18-15, Chris Jackson, Sue Ross, Drew Russell 22-17. SL Pumas away, v Vistabella Conquistadors had a tough match 4 pts-8, shots 68-91. Winners: Chris Phillips, Terry Baylis, Geoff Francis 17-16, Sharon Mitchell, Mary Fromson, Mario Cavilla 17-9. SLBC information, club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691903773. San Miguel Bowls Club – By Gail Willshire A shorter report this week as only one match was played on 19th across the whole of the South Alicante league – Beagles away to Monte Mar Matadors. With just a few drops of rain in Gran Alicant, the Beagles excelled to win 11 points to 1, 111 shots to 54. While all teams did well, the best rink, with an impressive score of 33:4, once again belonged to Margaret Patterson, John Raby & Stuart Denholm. The Winter League team played 2 games this week. The usual Wednesday game saw them go up north to El Cid. They came away with a just 4 points, 77 shots to 87 but the result does not tell the entire story with two rinks losing thanks to the opposition’s last bowls. The 2 winning teams were Ian Robertson, Brian Allen, Val Hignett & Lin Miller, 18:14, and Allan Patterson, Bob Graham, Johnny Raby & Carol Broomfield, 19:15. The team then played again on Thursday afternoon, home to Quesada. The squad certainly seemed to enjoy this, as the result was a great win, 10:2, with the losing team missing out by just 1 shot. The best rink this time belonged to Noel Davis, David Johnson, Gail Willshire & Fred Willshire, 26:11. On Friday, the Bulldogs greeted the El Rancho Mustangs and gave them a bit of a mauling, 11:1 and 109 shots to 76. The top trio was Meg Brownlee, Reg Cooper & Lynn Greenland who had a great win 26:9. The Boxers, unfortunately couldn’t match this result, away at El Rancho, facing the Broncos. With a win from Margaret Mackney, Frank Scotthern & Jack Jackson, 18:12, and two draws, the team came away with 4 points, 71 shots to 104. A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are now asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965020492. Vistabella Bowls Report With Lynne Bishop. Results from Friday 16th Nov SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div A. The Lanzadores 10 - 2 Emerald Isle Claymores. The Picadors 8 - 4 San Luis Tigers. In Div C the Swingers 12 - 0 El Rancho Rangers and the Conquistadores 2- 10 Greenland Cedars. Monday 19th Nov. The SOUTH ALICANTE LEAGUES were all cancelled and rearranged due to bad weather. WINTER LEAGUE. Vistabella away to Greenlands and a wonderful result. Four winning rinks and one that lost by just two shots. VB 120 (10) - 56 (2) G. A superb win. SOUTHERN LEAGUE A Div 23th Nov. An outstanding win for the Lanzadores at home against Quesada Swallows. Four winning rinks and a great shot difference. Our only losing team lost by one after a very hard fought game. The team of Geraldine Fisher, Tony French & Gordon Fisher had a big score of 43-4! VB 134 (10) - 50(2) Q. The Picadors were away to the Emerald Isle Claymores, they had a really tight game but only finished with one win...unlucky. VB 72(2) - 78(10) EI. Div C Swingers up at La Marina playing the Merlins had one win and a drawn game. VB 75(3) - 99(8) LM. Welcome back onto the green Mike Irwin, we hope the knee held up! The Conquistadores at home to San Luis Pumas picked up a good result with three winning rinks and the overall shots. Well done this week. VB 91(8) - 68(4) SL.

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COSTA BLANCA BOWLS ROUNDUP 22 JANUARY 17

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB REPORT BY BARRY LATHAM

What a couple of great games in each of the Monday leagues. Unfortunately both our teams lost 8-6. In the Enterprise Division the Explorers played San Luis Klingons away, both sides had 3 winning rinks but the space travellers got the overall shots. Alex Whyte, Dave Hadaway and Kathy Manning won 19-15. Likewise Tom Spencer, Mike Smith and Anne Stone beat the Jones’s 17-14 and the other winning rink by one shot, was Margaret and Rob Finlayson with Maureen Kidd. So to the Discovery League where the Pathfinders at home played La Siesta Apollos.

Barry Latham

How about this for a close result, two wins each, two draws each, two losses each and the Apollos had one shot advantage to get the extra points. Colin and Lynn Armitage with Clive Pratt and also Jean Perchard, Bernie Carr and Peter Bailey both drew 17-17 all against their opposition. The two winners were John Morgan, Paul Tregoing and Mo Taylor plus John Withers, Martin Butler and Alan Wilcock. I bet that doesn’t happen very often unless Arthur can tell me different. Winter League in the true sense and a little bit of history in our case. Went to La Siesta to play our match only to be snowed off. Never before in La Marina history.

With the torrential rain that followed on Thursday the Dolphins and the Sharks had their games called off. The Seagulls played San Miguel Jaguars in glorious sunshine on Friday afternoon only to lose 10-4. Disappointing but they were a good side. Sue Daniels, Mike Stone and Mo Taylor had a fine win and so did Colin Armitage, Arthur Cronk and Ann Stone.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 20.01.17.

Talking about the weather is quite normal for us Brits, but even our Spanish neighbours have been amazed by this week’s events.

South Alicante Winter Triples: Monday 16th, Enterprise Div. SL Klingons home v LM Explorers, useful points 8-6, 106 shots-91. Winners: Shirley Verity, Jo & Julian Pering 17-14, Colin Jackson, Sabrina & Russell Marks 26-8, Kath Reid, Keith Phillips, Giuseppe Galelli 20-18.

San Luis Bowls Club

SL Trekkers, away v VB Albatrosses had a tough match 4pts-10, 79 shots-108. Winners: Margaret & Barry Roseveare, Neil Morrison 14-13, Mags Haines, Derrick Cooper, Brian Pocock 15-11. Discovery Div. SL Romulans, away v a strong EI Titans team, took 4pts-10, shots 86-146. Well done to: Sheila Reynolds, Derek Smith, Margaret Clarke 22-19, Kath Waywell, Chris Phillips, Harry Epsom 17-12.

Winter League: Wednesday 18th away v Greenlands, was “SNOWED OFF” to be replayed Tuesday 31st. Just when we thought the weather couldn’t give us any more surprises, suddenly there was snow- it came at different times and different ways from big, soft snowflakes drifting down at 8:00 am. around Horadada, Cabo Roig & La Florida but only reaching Greenlands, where it was initially clear and dry, around 10:00am. Suddenly there was a white cloud of mini “polystyrene balls” type snow smothering everything. In a pre match test the jack was able to travel a few feet before stopping, the bowls ran a short distance before turning into “snow-bowls” as they ground to a halt.

Thursday 19th FED 4’s League all matches completely washed out by torrential rain;

Div A SL Ospreys; away v SM Cherokees, Div B SL Condors away v SM Mohawks

Div C SL Bazas home v EI Shamrocks, all matches to be re-arranged.

Finally the elements relented to allow the matches to be played; Friday 20th LLB Southern League, SL Lions a bad day at the office v MM Matadors, although very close on shots 105-108, points 2-12. Winners: Pat & Graham Bird, Peter McEneany 19-14. SL Tigers away v VB Picadores, a tough match: shots 95-136, 4pts-10. Well done to: Allen Bowen, Les Bedford, Sue Cooper 21-12, Margaret & Barry Roseveare, Neil Morrison 22-14. SL Pumas home v MM Toreadores, useful points 6-8, 90 shots-113. Winners: Chris Lythe, Margaret Clarke, Norman Stephens 20-16, Margaret Stephens, Terry Baylis, Geoff Shand 23-9.

For more information about San Luis Bowls Club, please check the club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

Sheila Cammack.

VISTABELLA BOWLS REPORT WITH LYNNE BISHOP.

That was a week that was! Monday’s S.A. Leagues proceeded quite normally with the Enterprise Albatrosses at home v San Luis Trekkers, a nice win to start the week. G Paylor, S Allman & E Bishop 30-13. B Regan, D Howard & A Brown 21-12. S Kirk, StJ Broadhurst & J Bowman 17-13. L Watkins, S Burrows & M Furness 16-12. Shots, VB 108 (10) – 79 (4) SL.

Vistabella Bowls Club

The Drivers did really well away to Quesada Pearls, winning three rinks and the long game. P Rafferty, D Chaplin & C Thorpe 20-8. S Whitehall, M Foulcer & Pat Rafferty 25-13. J Chaplin, S Norris & I Kenyon 20-10. Shots,VB 111 (8) – 98 (6) Q.

Voyager League Eagles had a bye.

Winter League snow-bowling! With snow falling all around, our home game v San Miguel got off to a tricky start, it was adjourned after five ends and resumed after hot drinks and a break in the weather.. though only briefly, sufficient ends were played before it became too difficult. Terrible freezing conditions out there but pleased to get the game played. Well done everyone concerned and it was a good win for the home team. L Bishop, P Tomkins, A Brown & I Kenyon 16-6. L Watkins, T French, C Thorpe & M Furness 16-8. B Regan, C Watkins, S Allman & B Dunn 11-6.S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 13-10. Shots, VB 67-(10) – 44-(2) SM.

San Miguel won the Berleen.

Fed 4’s match was cancelled due to heavy rain.

Southern League Lanzadores and the Conquistadores were both cancelled but the Picadors home match against the San Luis tigers went ahead and ended with a great win. D Gunning, J Neve & M Foulcer 37-9. S Kirk, B Pointon & C Thorpe 25-16. F Barclay, B Ewart & G Thorpe 26-13. T French, S Norris & B Norris 22-14. Shots, VB 136 (10) – 95(4) SL.

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EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB.

Monday found The Pintos playing away to Monte Mar Torreadores, a venue most of us enjoy playing, certainly I do, but alas, quite rightly it was my turn to be rested. The Pintos came away with 2 rinks and judging by the shots, several rinks could have gone either way, a fair result. Judy Foley, Ann Taylor and Jim Taylor 18-17. Pam Harris, Liam Foley and John Skipper 15-20. Emma Walsh, Brian Harris and Merv Armstrong 12-27. Val Ryder, Barry Bright and Geoff Jones 15-19. Henry Ryder, Jan Bright and Richard Lee 16-23. Jim Gracie, Irene Thomson and Eddie Thomson 17-16.

Meanwhile The Broncos had a bye and played a friendly match against Vistabella.

On Friday The Mustangs played The Cougars at San Miguel, on a saturated mat that remained so despite the day changing from miserable to glorious, within the duration of the match. But the mat was playable and we had a good close match in great company. The Mustangs came away with two rinks and one drawn, a good result with just a 13 shot deficit. Jim Taylor, Irene Thomson and Eddie Thomson 24-11. Ann Taylor, Malc Sykes and Jim Gracie 20-23. June Whitfield, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 19-19. Henry Ryder, Merv Armstrong and David Whitworth 7-23. Judy Foley, Keith Cunningham and Geoff Jones 13-24. Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 17-13.

The Raider’s Home match against Emerald Isle Outlaws was postponed due to the mat being unplayable; the new play date is yet to be decided. For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at [email protected] or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at [email protected]

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB

Fri 13th Jan. E.I. Claymores v La Siesta. A bad day at the office for the Claymores only winning on one rink & losing the shots by 79-134. Points 2-12. Our winning rink: John Jarvis- Ed Shepherd – Jim Mulloy. (12-4).

13th Jan. E.I. Outlaws v E.I. Roundheads. A great result for the Outlaws, winning on 5 rinks, & Shots by, 117-77, Winning rinks for Outlaws: Maureen Foulds- Tony Harris-Ernie Bennett (26-9). Lil Harris- Sheila Wickens- Ally Burns (20-13). Maureen Jeffs – Robin Adams- Frank King. (17-13). Vic Cameron-Mike Petty-Alec Fay-(25-9). Linda Burns- Glyn Inwood- Ron Ede. (20-12). Roundheads winners: Bernie Evans- Tony Capewell- John Evans. (21-9). Just what the Outlaws needed, Bad luck Roundheads.

Mon 16th. E.I. Moonrakers v Mazarron Mariners. A fine result for the Moonrakers, winning on 4 rinks, & shots by, 116-79, Points-10 – 4. Winning Moonrakers: Maureen Foulds- Tony Harris- Ally. Burns (24-14). Lil Harris- Sheila Wickens- Alec Fay. (25-7). Robin Adams- Frank King- Margaret Breen. (18-9). Vic Cameron-Maureen Jeffs- Ernie Bennett. (24-11). Welcome back to Margaret Breen, our new Capt.

E.I. Titans v San Luis Romulans: A great result for the Titans, winning 4 rinks & the shots by, 146-86. Points 10-4 to the Isle. What a win against a very good team. E.I. Winners: Jean Parkes- Lin Day- Paul Parkes- ((21-18). Mary Whitelock – Colin Highland – Mike Stacey. (18-16). Mel Highland- Ron White- Ann Marie Stevenson. (26.7). Dennis Rhodes- Keith Jolliffe – Drew Gerrard. (50-6). Dennis, Keith & Drew, you are now Legends in your own lunchtime.

16th Jan. E.I. Neptunes v Greenlands Sycamores. Another very good win for the Neptunes, winning on 4 rinks & taking the shots by, 127-90, Points- 10-4 to the Isle. E,I. Winners: Carol Donnellan- Brian Kavanagh- Dennis Birkett. (40-7). Margaret Riley, Barbara Eldred- John Mullarkey (23-10). Barbara Doran- Cas Thomas-Mike Thomas. ((22-19). John Jarvis- Ed Shepherd- Jim Mulloy. (19-18).

Just what the Neptunes needed. Regret no result submitted for Saturns so no report, sorry.

Winter League, Wed 18th. And then came the SNOW, no game!

Thursday 19th, Fed 4s. Now wind rain & Thunder, What is. Going on?

Happy Bowling, Robin (the scribe) Adams.

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

In the Enterprise Division the Maples were at home to San Miguel Pulsars. Final score was: total shots for – 86-106 against. Points for 6-8 against. Winning rinks were Dennis Brown, Chris Dewar, skip Sue Brown. 19 – 11. Sandra Jones, Zoe Wilcock, skip Jim Wilcock. 15 – 12. Jean Thompson, Joan Oliver, skip Marilyn Fryatt 21 – 15.

In the Discovery Division, The Sycamores were home to Emerald Isle Neptunes. Final score was: Shots for 90-127 against. Points for 4-10 against. Winning rinks were – Diane Lawton, Mary Lockley, skip John O’Brien. 17 – 15. Jean Giddings, Phil Lockley, skip Graham Watt. 19 – 8.

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB BY ROD EDGERTON

The Apollos continued their challenge for promotion by the narrowest of wins way at La Marina Pathfinders the overall shots score being 104 shots to 103 in favour of the Apollos. Two matches were drawn with score being 17 apiece whilst the 18-11 win by Robert and Ann Heath with John Ball being the highest margin victory. Barbara and Jack Cooper with George Richardson managed a narrow 17-15 win against their opponents this ensured that La Siesta picked up 8 points to La Marina’s 6.

The Pioneers entertained promotion challenging Quesada Diamonds and this showed in a resounding win for the Diamonds by 152 shots to 85.The winning rink for The Pioneers was achieved by Dennis Andrew, Val Dalton and Fred Charman by 21 shots to 19 which included nearly getting a hot shot with 8 points scored on one end. The overall points being 12-2 to Quesada.

In the Fed 4’s the Hoopoes travelled to Montemar Picadors in windy and cold conditions and came back with a 6-2 win by 62 shots to 48 with the winning rinks being Barbara and Jack Cooper with Bill and Sue Jordan 27-10 and Val Dalton, Jean Hepehi with Florence and Mike Edwards winning 28-14.

On Wednesday morning the Winter League match at home to La Marina was postponed due to snow. Yes, snow. The fixture has been re-arranged for the following Sunday.

Due to the inclement weather the Blues match has been postponed and with the Golds having a bye nothing further to report this week.

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Tuesday January 10th – Federated Fours Monte Mar Lords v San Miguel Mohawks. Winning on all rinks well done everyone. Shots Lords 66 – 31 Mohawks. Points Lords 8 – 0 Mohawks

Monday January 16th – Monte Mar Toreadors v El Rancho Pintos. A lovely January day, if a bit windy for bowling. The Toreadors reversed there defeat earlier in the season at El Rancho with a good overall performance, winning on four rinks and losing on two rinks by one shot on each of the rinks.

Well done to the winning rinks of Sheila Roberts, Dave Roberts and skip Ron Jones, Lesley Jones, Rita Towle and skip Joan Harding, Cliff Norris, Howie Williams and skip Graham Smyth, Jan Soars, Chris Harding and skip Mick Soars. Shots Toreadors 122 – 93 Pintos. Points Toreadors 10 – 4 Pintos.

Monte Mar Matadors v San Miguel Meteors. Winning on one rink well done to Ethal Finan, Chris Merry and skip Tony Finan. Shots Matadors 77 – 111 Meteors. Points Matadors 2 – 12 Meteors.

Friday January 20th – Monte Mar Matadors v San Luis Lions

A fantastic result winning on five rinks. Well done Sue Kemp, June Young and skip Brian Zelin. Pauline Merry, David Eades and skip Chris Merry. Geraldine Fisher, Mike Farrelly and skip Gordon Fisher. Keith Simpson, Joe Ridley and skip Diane Ridley. Ethal Finan, Val Hignett and skip Tony Finan. Shots Matadors 108 – 105 San Luis. Points Matadors 12 – 2 San Luis.

Monte Mar Toreadors v San Luis Pumas – Very unexpectedly after the recent weather we arrived on the rink at San Luis in bright sunshine. Despite the fact we played with one rink short which meant we conceded two points and ten shots before we started we secured a win.

So well done to the winning rinks of Cliff Norris, Howie Williams and skip Graham Smyth. Rita Towle, Bill Webster and skip Joan Harding. Sheila Roberts, Jan Webster and skip Barrie Woodvine. Shots Toreadors 113 – 90 Pumas. Points Toreadors 8 – 6 Pumas.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at [email protected]. We are also on Facebook.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB BY PAT MCEWAN

San Miguel Comets had a good result against Country Bowls Flamingoes winning 10points to 4. Well done to Bill & Joyce Reeves, Mike Bayfield 16-13: Meg Brownlee, Jim Jarvie, Carl Eagle 19-12: Bob Nesbitt, Dave Champion, Barbara Scotthern 33-9: Sheila Erringt:on, Frank Scotthern, Brian Errington 15-9. Shots for 104 – Against 83.

The Pulsars won 8-6 at Greenlands, total shots 106 for, against 86. Peter & Brenda Rees, John Staden 25-9: Alan & Sheila Booth, Gary Raby 25-9: Eileen McLaren, Tom Dalgleish, Eddie Cowan 21-13.

The Meteors had a great result at home against Monte Mar Matadors winning 12-2. Reg Cooper, Cliff Plaisted, Steve Cantley 28-12: Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 17-15: Noel Davis, Lee Sinclair, Lynn Greenland 20-13: Carol Rudge, Don Whitney, Stuart Hemmings 19-12: Brian Miller, Mary Dyer, Lin Miller 17-9. Shots for 111- against 77.

Believe it or not, the Winter League played their game on the snowy Wednesday at Vistabella. Couldn’t have been at a worse green, which is totally exposed to the elements!! After playing 5/6 ends they had to stop due to heavy snow, they had a coffee break for 45 mins, then resumed playing. At the time they were winning on 3 rinks. Due to further heavy snow, they had to stop playing on the 14th ends. The final result being San Miguel 2 points, Vistabella 10 points. The winning team Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 14-11. Well done to the Berleen who also won. Total shots for 44 – against 67. Team Captain would like to thank all who played in dreadful conditions, and has promised hot toddies all round!!!!

All Fed 4 games were cancelled on Thursday due to flooded greens and heavy rain. Please contact team captains for rearranged times.

In the Southern league, the Jaguars had a good win away at La Marina winning 10 points to 4, with a great shot difference, 126 to 86. Very well done to Eileen McLaren, Eddie Cowan, John Raby 19-13: Ken Hope, Sheila Booth, Gary Raby 17-13: Anita Brown, Ron Nairey, Paul Thomas 22-12: Pat McEwan, Janet Thomas, Dave McEwan 39-5.

The Cougars won 9-5 against El Rancho Mustangs, with Bob Nesbitt, Peter Ross, Bill Brownlee 19 across: Sheila Errington, David Champion, Brian Errington 23-7: Bill Reeves, Carl Eagle, Mike Bayfield 23-20: Bill Moseley, Jim Jarvie, Frank Scotthern 24-13: Total shots 113 for – against 100.

For further details on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Eileen Potts, telephone 966730376 or Secretary, Pat McEwan telephone 966714257.

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