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SHORT MAT FINALS 2024.

The Club’s Short Mat members held the finals of their annual competitions on
Saturday 16^th March for Men’s and Ladies Singles and Drawn Pairs.

The Short Mat Captain, Peter Herman and the Chair, Margaret Armstrong
were the official markers on the day and Margaret presented the trophies
(gifted to the Club by Phil Armstrong) to the winners on the day.

Ladies Final:

The first final was the Ladies Singles, between Mary Reilly and Sue Ogden,
the first 6 ends won by Mary, the second 6 ends won by Sue and
the tie break won by Mary.
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Ladies Short Mat winner – Mary Reilly    Runner-Up, Sue Ogden.
Peter Herman was the Marker.

Men’s Final:

The second final was the Men’s Singles, between Peter Herman and John White
the first 6 ends won by John, the second set of 6 won by Peter
and the tie break won by John.
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Men’s Short Mat winner: John White      Runner Up: Peter Herman
Margaret Armstrong was the Marker and Audrey Kirby ensured the scoreboard was turned.

Drawn Pairs final:

Finally the Drawn Pairs: Jacqui and Clive Grant V Michael Whitmill and Barry Paine.

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2024 Winners: Michael and Barry Runners-Up were Jacqui and Clive Grant.

Margaret Armstrong was the Marker and Sue Ogden ensured the scoreboard was turned.

Thanks to everyone who helped the day run without any hitches and thank you to the spectators
who added some atmosphere to the very close competition.

Thanks also to Steve Ogden for running the bar, John White for arranging the competition,
Peter Herman and Margaret for Marking, Audrey and Sue for scoring and
everyone who contributed to a great afternoon bowling.