In the afternoon the shoot was at 1000 yards with a sly wind changing strength and direction regularly. Hubert Hassall and Ben Goodwin seemed to get the better of it in F Class in a very close tussle. Dave Xuereb shot an excellent second stage and almost challenged Phil for the lead in Target Rifle. This was a trophy shoot and Ben Goodwin was the winner on handicap.

Next week’s shoot will be a 500 Yards. Hodgson Cup.

Results as follows:

Target Rifle Phil Bain-A-96.6, Dave Xuereb-A-95.8, Graham Crowe-A-92.8, Scott Brindley-A-92.7, Jeremy Westblade-B-89.3, Trahlon Lyons-C-81.4

F Class Ben Goodwin-FO-113.6, Hubert Hassall-FS-108.3, John Smoothy-FO-101.3.

THE mid-week riders ventured down the Old Narrandera Road to Matong then to Narrandera and took the Barellan Road and ducked across to Kamarah. They ended up at Temora for lunch and had the customary $10 special counter lunch at the old pub down the side street. After lunch they headed home, stopping at Wallacetown to bid their farewells.

There was no ride scheduled for the Sunday just past, nor is a ride planned for next Sunday. On June 5 we will have a ride to a mystery destination according to our new ride committee people.

Last Saturday there was a good roll up for Meet and Greet at Billy’s, once again in superb winter weather.

At the branch meeting last week a new committee was installed and those in the hot seats are: President - Pat Combs, secretary – Graeme White, treasurer – Elaine Scott, ride committee - Mick Ellis, Bob Middleton and Di Middleton, social committee - Gloria Hatter, Irene Burbidge and Lorraine Lawrence, newsletter editor – Denise Garner, webmaster – Mary Smith. The web page is www.ulysses-wagga.org.au.

As usual, mid-week rides leave Billy’s Café each Wednesday and please note, that apart from today, all rides will be departing at 9.30am and the later start will continue through June, July and August.

With the colder weather approaching it is a good idea to make sure your bike is up to scratch mechanically and your tyres are in good order with plenty of grip. Pay particular attention to your battery, the cold weather is the time when they tend to die. 

Early starter, Don Thorne, set the standard in last Monday’s nine-hole Vets stroke event when he posted a score of 28 nett. Don’s score survived the efforts of fellow players, and he won by a shot from Ian Hitchman 29 nett, followed by Garry Forde, Bob Martin, John Wilson and Bruce Yeatman on 31 nett. In Thursday’s comp, Barney Matthews hit his straps with a terrific score of 24 nett to clear out from Bill O’Rourke 26, Roy Sanders 27, and Charlie Down and Tony Thompson, each with 28 nett.

The ladies played a Par event last Tuesday and in Division 1 Jenny Hazell’s score of -2 got her home on a c/b from June Byrnes, while in Division 2, it was just as close when Carol Martin scored -3 to win on a c/b from Marg O’Rourke. Colleen Mavroudis won Division 3 with a score of -1, with Pam Seymour runner-up on -2. NTP’s to Jenny Hazell and Sue Oakman.

Monica Kember handled last Friday’s tricky conditions well to score 34 stableford pts for a one-point win in Division 1 from Cassie Gill 33 pts, while Vi Gardner claimed the Division 2 event with 35 pts, from Carmel Pearce 34 pts. Ball comp to 28 pts on a c/b.

Last Wednesday’s members stroke event saw seasoned A Grader, Bob McKenzie, better his handicap to score 71 nett and beat Mick De Vries by a single shot. In B Grade, John McLeod netted 73 to get the main voucher, with Rex Kember runner-up on 74 nett. NTP’s to Dave Caplice and Roman Adamcewicz. Ball comp to 77 nett.

The scores were hot in Saturday’s May Monthly Medal stroke event, with Matt Tooze shooting around par to take out A Grade with 66 nett, from Warren Lynch 67, and Dave McGrath 72 nett on a c/b.

In B Grade, Josh Conlan scored 65 nett to win from Matt McMullen 66, and Roger Taylor 72 nett on a c/b. Phil Harrison carded 69 nett to beat Dean Merrigan 71, and Max Oakman 72 nett on a c/b, for the C Grade title.  NTP’s to Steve Purcell, Peter Conlan and Kobi Nimmo. Ball comp to 77 net on a c/b.

The Business Girls kicked off their annual championships in the Kristopher Graydon-sponsored Business Girls Cup on Saturday. An in-form Pam Kellam set the early pace with a score of 73 nett, including a near-ace on the Par 3 18th, with her ball coming to rest only 45cms from the cup. It seems the other girls, led by Jo Williams on 77 nett, have some work to do if they are going to catch Pam.

Finally, the Nimmo boys dominated Sunday’s nine-hole stableford, with Zac claiming the main voucher with 20 pts, from Kobi, 17 pts.

Last Saturday in the junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill courts there were numerous upset results. The competitions will now conclude on June 18.

The masters competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play, with proper tie-breaker sets being played. There is prize money for the top 20 players in the competition for all players having played five matches, as well as a best and fairest award. To take part, turn up at 3pm until 5pm.    

The masters competition leader is Caden Maxwell on 47½ points over Oliver Plum on 44 points, close behind Reece Rutland on 39½ points then Lara Plum on 26½ points and Karnie Spalding on 23½ points making up the top-five places.

The junior tennis competition is open to all juniors wanting to play tennis in a friendly relaxed format, and is their first steps to playing competition. All players should be able to serve to take part. There will be trophies to all players having played at least five matches. As well there is a special best and fairest award at the end of the competition. This competition starts at 3pm to 5pm.

In the junior tournament leading is Mitchell Spalding on 52½ points close behind Tory Grantham on 35½ points ahead of Lachlan McDonald on 28 points, then Dylan Haisell on 24 points with Larissa Wyatt on 16½ points.

This week’s winners of the McDonalds awards went to Robert Grantham and Oliver Plum in the Masters event, with Larissa Wyatt in the junior competition.

All enquires about the junior competitions or tennis lessons please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

Social tennis every Monday and Thursday from 7pm for all standards at Forest Hill. Contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

Grade 5 Pennants May 22 Wagga RSL mens grade 5 Pennant team to play Rules Club Blue at The Rock Bowling Club in the District Final Sunday, May 22 at 9.30am.

Mark Evans, Brian Lawrence, Andrew Smith, Jim Smith.

Ra Parahi, Dennis Knight, Brian Harmer, Trevor Urquhart.

Peter Haby, Allan Hills, Matthew Wilson, Ken Deacon.

Reserves: John Hillam , Lionel Johnson, Tony Christie, J.T. Lane.

Team Manager : Tony Christie.

TUESDAY, MAY 17: J. Edwards, B. Cuthbert, K. Reid def P. McIntyre, J. Serhan, K. Morley. F. Dallinger, B. Robinson. def R. Samuelson, E. Larkin. N. Post, M. McCrum, V. Quigley. def S. O’Conner, G. Smith, L. Woolbank. V. Burkinshaw def J. Chappelow. (1st game major club drawn singles).

THURSDAY, MAY 19:  Social bowls. M. Telford, J. Mitchell def M. Williamns, M. Thornton. A. Bower, M. McCrum def J. Serhan, A. Leonard. Minor Club drawn singles (1st round)  T. Iirrilli def B. Robinson. Major Club Drawn Singles. F. Mahon def K. Reid.  K. Morley def M. Hounsell. V. Quigley def N. Gaye

Congratulations to the grade three and grade four pennant teams who travelled to Lake Cargelligo to play in the zone play off and won their matches.

Congratulations also to J. Edwards, B. Cotterill, V. Burkinshaw who won the final of CRD triples against Coolamon.

Mon, May 16: 1st M Francis & B Hastie, 2nd J Rava & D Brennan 3rd K McMahon & S McMahon Tue 17 May N/S 1st M Hardy & J Robertson, 2nd S Matheson & R Gregory 3rd M Smithson & M Towzell, E/W 1st J Rava & M Francis, 2nd J McKell & J Williams, 3rd S McAlpin & V Leslie Wed 18 May 1st J Rava & D Brennan, 2nd P Timmins & B Krishan 3rd M Towzell & M Francis Fri, May 20

TEAMS 1st M Francis, J Rava, V Leslie, S McAlpin, 2nd B Krishan, B Hastie, W Curtis, P Gibson, 3rd D Grady, S Ryan, A Cottam, C Messing, 4th A Kanaley, M Kanaley, P Brady, M Jenkins Sat, May 21: 1st BA Davidson & J Robertson, 2nd J Halley & P Carruthers, 3rd C Gibbs & R Gibbs

Tuesday NS 1st A Quinn D May 2nd J Woods B Hornibrook equal 3rd B Slade K Slade and V Tarry N Fitzpatrick; EW 1st Y Curtis C Lindsay 2nd N Chamberlain C Woodhouse 3rd N Quilty R Mckinney 2nd overall R Kemmis Thursday Individual 1st I Britt 2nd D Hitchman 3rd G Riordan Friday NS 1st A Quinn D May 2nd V Tarry N Fitzpatrick 3rd D Alberni H Mullins; EW 1st T Kurrle R Gregory 2nd M Moxon Y Curtis 3rd D Singh M Singh Saturday NS 1st D Alberni D May 2nd H Mullins R Gregory 3rd N Quilty V Tarry; EW 1st M Moxon J Dare 2nd H Treloar T Treloar 3rd S Burns I Britt; Congratulations to Daphne May for a hat trick of wins this week