North Eastern Women's League

Trophies and prizes won by club members this year in the North-Eastern Women's Bowling League were presented at the league's annual dinner and social evening in the Crossway Hotel, Thornley.

The league's 12 clubs were represented and the presentations were made by the league president, Mrs Joyce Proudfoot of Wingate. The league champions trophy was presented to Hartlepool Park and the runners-up to Burn Valley.

Awards: Champion of Champions: Anne Eglantine (Owton Lodge), Runner-up: Barbara White (Grayfields).

Two-wood singles: Patsy Packham (park), Runner-up: Linda George (Park).

Secretary and treasurers' Cup: Pat Tweddle (park), Runner-up Joyce Proudfoot (Wingate).

Pairs: Madeline Coates and Margaret Johnston (Blackhall), Runner-up: Margaretta Grant and Agnes Judge (Hartlepool).

Rose Bowl Rink: Pat Tweddle, Ann Ingram and Jean Ridge (Park), Runners-up: Doreen Hutton, Audrey Thornton and Terry Ryan(Shotton).

Dorothy Dennis Fours: Doreen Hutton, Audrey Thornaby and Terry Ryan and B Willis (Shotton), Runners-up: Florence Cunnah, Audrey Latimer, Margaret Mealer and Joyce Proudfoot (Wingate).

Mrs Masie West of Horden was competition secretary.