Frank and Fay won the first end by one shot, but then Doug and Linn “put-the-pedal-to-the-metal” and rattled off 10 straight ends to lead 16-1 at end 11 before Frank and Fay struck back with a 3 shot win on end 12.
However, Frank and Fay were only able to score a further 3 shots as Doug and Linn powered away again to take the title 22 shots to 7 at end 20.
With Doug and Linn on an unbeatable lead, end 21 was not played.
Frank Butler is to be commended for a 'gutsy' performance as he took to the green not at his best having just been discharged from hospital after being treated for a virus.
The semi-final, played two weeks earlier, was a 'nail-biter' with Doug and Linn pitted against the team of Alan Carpenter and Judy O'Connor.
With both teams putting in an entertaining exhibition of bowls, the score was tied at 20-20 after 21 ends and the match was forced into a one end 'tie-breaker'.
The extra end 'tie-breaker' was also a nail-biter with both teams in overdrive and at the end the Umpire had to be called to decide a close measure, with Doug and Linn being declared the winner.
Bob Bourke
Canton Mixed Bowlers.
