Club newcomers Helen Baker and Judy Smith have won the open pairs championship at the Brunswick Heads Women’s Bowling Club played on June 27.
The two players are ‘very new’ according to publicity officer Kerry Dexter.
In the final they took on another new player, Kristine Pryor, and the more experienced Julie Quigley.
‘It was a close game all the way through and on the 17th end both teams were equal at 17 all,’ Kerry said.
‘On the 18th end Helen and Judy were lucky to pick up a five, then another one, taking them to 23–17.
‘The last two ends saw Kristine and Julie fight back scoring three points, to take them to 20 but not enough to win the game. Final score 23–20.
‘It was an exciting game and some brilliant bowls were played. The ladies should have been very proud of their efforts,’ Kerry said.
This was the only game played in the open pairs championship as several players were away holidaying and others had won previously, so were ineligible to enter.
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