In a dramatic day\u2019s play, Ann Shipcott and Gordon Charles (pictured) emerged as Lancefield Bowling Club\u2019s singles champions on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remarkably, Charles had to wait for 29 years to emulate his first title, when he defeated Bern Shannon 25-10 in 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In contrast, Shipcott only took up bowls when she moved to Lancefield nine years ago, and her game improved a notch with the chance to play as skipper for the first time this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a close women\u2019s final, Shipcott showed no nerves against Sue Holmes who had previously eliminated title favourite Bev Holmes in a high-quality semi-final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On what proved to be the final end, Holmes held three close shots for game, only to see Shipcott produce a perfect final bowl to end up beside the jack for a 25-22 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the men\u2019s semi-finals, Charles advanced 25-22 when former titleholder Jeff Holmes drove and unfortunately removed all his own bowls.
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Defending champ Gary Choate excelled with a 22-13 semi-final victory over Peter White.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the final, Choate led 17-12 only for Charles to fight back.
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An unexpected four shots a final end gave the rejuvenated Charles a 25-21 triumph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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