TOP TWO: Wangaratta Bowls Club champion Bev Hogan (left) with runner-up Jennifer Brimblecombe.

WANGARATTA Bowls Club had a new lady champion after Bev Hogan claimed the club championship final recently.

Played in very hot conditions, Hogan defeated reigning champion Jennifer Brimblecombe 25-15 in front of many club members and interested spectators.

At the club luncheon following the match, Brimblecombe congratulated Hogan on her fine win and presented her with the championship cup.

Hogan was set to contest the Ovens and Murray Region Bowls Association Champion of Champions play-offs, which were held at Park Lane yesterday.

On Tuesday, Wang 1 lost to Myrtleford 82-65 and its next game is on February 14 when the finals start. Wang 2 were beaten by Wodonga 83-44 and this Tuesday plays at home versus St James.

Duty team: A. Vyner, C. Coghill, L. Cheong, B. Wingrave (s); D. Whiting, O. Folino, V. Wright, J. Daggett (s); L. Baker, P. Rowlands, M. Marklew, N. Baker (s).

Men’s pennant A1 side lost versus Corowa 91-95, A3 defeated Bright 91-80, C1 lost 41-50 versus Yackandandah.

This Saturday A1, A3 and B3 play at home while C1 plays away.

P. Selwood (s), A. Brimblecombe, G. Powley and G. Hynard won the Eagle Boys Pizza award.

In night pennant Eagles defeated Magpies 55-45.

There is a list on the board to enter ladies club nominated pairs to be played with a 9.30am start on Saturday 11th. Ladies club 4s has been postponed to a later date.

Robert Tate Funeral Services were the sponsors of the successful Australia Day tournament held last Thursday.

Winning team was F. Don, J. Dillon and Geo. Fox (s).

Mixed social game played Saturday 28th was won by S. Aumann, G. Shaw, C. Coghill, L. Jenkin (s); runners up: L. Sier, J. Haring, J. Dillon, A. Fleming (s) and on Wednesday, February 1: G. Shaw, B. Powley, V. Wright (s); runners up I. Bradley, I. Coghill, K. Marks (s).

Anyone wishing to join in playing Barefoot Bowls, 7pm start each Wednesday evening, contact P. Morris 5722 9329 or the bowls club.

These nights are good fun and most enjoyable. Wear flat soled shoes or bare feet and bowls are provided.

Indoor bias bowls games played Tuesday 31st won by Bob Gill, Carmel Doherty, David Broadway (s); runners up: Ian Gambold, Dawn Gulbin and Ralph Nalder (s).