FORMER Australian Jackaroo Terry Antram has secured a Soldiers Point Bowling Club Major Pairs championship title.
The experienced Antram teamed up with recent Australian Open Pairs finalist Warren Shipley to roll Kiwi representative bowler Mark Watt and another Australian Open Pairs finalist,Tony Hinton, by 18 shots to 14 in a classic final.
After dominating in the early rounds, the crack quartet lined up for the much anticipated trophy decider and entertained a large crowd with their tricks of the trade on the greens.
Inspired by precise lead bowling by the crafty Hinton and top support from New Zealander Watt, the pair raced to a nine shots to nil lead after only four ends.
But the well-credentialled Antram and Shipley fought back strongly, winning the next five ends and decisively scoring a match-changing six shots on the ninth end to establish a narrow lead.
High quality bowls were displayed by both teams with many bowls rolling within one metre of the jack.
One end was so tight the umpire was called and after careful measurement, declared a tie.
Antram and Shipley narrowly won the final ends to finish up worthy club champions.
New lawn bowlers are welcome at Soldiers Point Bowling Club where they can receive free coaching.
By Chris KARAS
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