Umina bowler captures veterans' title

The Veteran Singles final between Wyong's Alan Carpenter and Umina's Roger Twells, was played at Munmorah United Bowling Club on Friday, July 7.

The match turned into a tight tussle with both bowlers poised to take out the title.

Alan Carpenter, who trailed 15-8, clawed his way back into contention at 15-17 and both bowlers were within reach of the magical 21 target at 18-20.

Alan Carpenter was then holding game with three shots sitting behind the jack only to see Roger Twells draw the absoluter with his last bowl to snare the title 21-18.

It was an entertaining game befitting of a final and both bowlers put down some lovely draw bowls.

However, Roger Twells was on target with his last bowl and more times than not converted when he was down, as indeed he did with his last bowl to take out the title.

Mr Twells, who is 73, only took up the game since he retired a few years ago and was proud to capture his first bowl's title, especially at Zone level.

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Media release, 7 Jul 2017

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