West Kirby Victoria Bowling Club

Harrison Park’s Bob “Bulldozer” Edwards blasted his way to a third Veterans Merit Title tonight after a magnificent display of bowling in his three matches. Bob beat Association Chairman and last years winner, Mike Costall, 21-09 in his quarter final match and bettered this by one with a 21-08 defeat of club mate Derek Walker in the semi final. In the final Bob went one better again with a brilliant display in a 21-07 defeat of Bill Atkinson from West Kirby Victoria. Bob had taken to the heavy Magazine Hotel green like a duck to water and was never really challenged in his three games and was a worthy winner of the event. Bill Atkinson had come from behind in both his earlier matches, defeating John McEneany (Manor Road) 21-18 in a gripping quarter final match and then beating George Stead also from Manor Road, 21-14 in the semi final after George had taken an early lead. George Stead beat Roy Williams 21-11 in his quarter final match with Derek Walker beating his Harrison Park club mate Howie Williams 21-18 in another tough quarter final tie. All in all this was an excellent evenings bowling well Refereed by Syd Taylor with the only disappointing part of the night being the small crowd that turned up. Bob received his trophy from Association President Keith Etches and Association Chairman Mike Costall.

Billy Atkinson and Bob Edwards pictured with Referee Syd Taylor before the Final