Minor singles at Umina

Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club played out its Minor Singles event between local bowlers Mr Allan Kable and Mr Joe Ednie earlier this month.

Club publicity officer Mr Bob Penson said the minor singles event was a major event at the Peninsula club.

"Both men had fought their way past strong opponents to reach this final challenge by giving evidence of fine drawing skills.

"What is more notable, perhaps, is that both had journeyed this far before, with Allan being runner-up in 2009 at Umina whilst Joe had been runner-up at Ettalong a year or two earlier."

Mr Penson said the two competitors turned on a "stunning performance" of neck-and-neck bowling.

"An early 8-3 advantage to Allan swung quickly back to Joe 10-8 before they settled down to a close struggle," Mr Penson said.

"With Al leading 13-11, he grabbed four shots speeding him out to a 17-11 advantage.

"Joe's supporters need not have become too concerned however as on the very next end he answered with a three (17-14).

"From there the duel continued until Allan with a succession of good draw bowls worked himself to a lead of 24-17 at which point he stung his opponent with a three-shot play that gave him a 10-shot lead.

"Joe refused to surrender and with determined shot making bought himself back to 27-22.

"Allan worked back out to what appeared a match winning break of 30-22.

"Joe refused to go away moving the score to a threatening 30-26 before Allan finally delivered the clincher and claimed the title."

Press release, 13 Aug 2010 Bob Penson, Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club