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GEORGE NEWS - One of the highlights of the Eden Invitational Masters tournament at the George Bowling Club was the dream victory of Jemima Nortjé over the Protea player Elma Davis in the Ladies Open.
The victory was also an unexpected birthday present for Nortjé, who had to fight very hard for her one point lead over the experienced Davis.
Halfway through the game Davis was still comfortably in the lead, but Nortjé slowly caught up to win in fine style.
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In the final of the Mens Open, another Protea player, Billy Radloff, was challenged by Johan Fernhout of Oudtshoorn. Although Fernhout played some excellent shots, the experienced Radloff emerged the winner.
The Masters tournament was decribed as a great success that delivered some excellent displays of top bowling.
The president of Eden Bowls, Jenny Sincliar, complimented the players on their achievements and great sportsmanship.
Special mention was also made of the presence of Trevor Davis, executive member of Bowls South Africa.
Stuart Marchant achieved gold in the Senior Mens competition.
Results:
Mens Open: gold - Billy Radloff (George); silver - Johan Fernhout (Oudtshoorn); bronze - Piet Robbertse (Still Bay).
Ladies Open: gold - Jemima Nortjé (Outeniqua); silver - Elma Davis (George); bronze - Petro Breedt (George).
Senior Men: gold - Stuart Marchant (George); silver - Vlam Basson (George); bronze - Hannes Bruwer (Great Brak River).
Senior Ladies: gold - Brenda Burger (Mossel Bay); silver - Crystal Barlow (George); bronze - Rosalie Horning (Sedgefield).
ARTICLE & PHOTOS: JANNIE MEYER, GEORGE HERALD CORRESPONDENT
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