Bowls: St Andrews women retain Somerset double-rink title

Champions again - the St Andrews team who retained the Somerset county women’s double-rink championship <i>(Image: St Andrews Bowling Club)</i>
Champions again - the St Andrews team who retained the Somerset county women’s double-rink championship (Image: St Andrews Bowling Club)
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St Andrews Bowling Club's women's team have retained the Somerset county double-rink title.

The women showcased their skill in a significant victory over Clarrie Dunbar at Taunton Deane.

This victory was a strong comeback after the previous day's loss in the Yetton Plate semi-final.

The team of Clare Andrews, Maureen Frost, Sue Sinclair, and Jean Whittaker kept a firm grip on the match from the start, ending with a striking 26-3 win.

The other rink, consisting of mother-daughter duo Marie and Becky McMillan, as well as Ann Campbell and Jackie Pitman, faced a closer contest but secured their triumph by six shots, bringing the overall victory margin to 29.

This win was particularly sweet for Campbell, who made a valiant comeback after a prolonged shoulder injury.

On the other side, the Saints put up a spirited fight in the Yetton semi-final against the Kent-based team Swale.

Becky McMillan's rink impressed in their 11-shot win, including competitive debutant Charlotte Everington.

Marie McMillan also led her team to a one-shot victory.

Despite their best efforts, the Saints suffered a 31-shot defeat against Sale's powerful international skips.

The Saints' short-mat team is also making waves in their debut season.

Having convincingly beaten Clarence Sharks 27-9, all they need now is two points to clinch the Woodspring League title.

Derek Reynolds and Robert and Debbie Johns managed an impressive 8-8 draw, while Clare and Charlie Andrews, and Jack Angove, secured a dominant 19-1 victory.

Clare achieved this remarkable feat immediately after participating in the double-rink final.

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