THEY say that everything comes to he who waits and that was certainly the case for Jim McGrath of Cheetham Hill who won the eleventh winter bowling competition.

However, he had a close call in the semi-finals against Prestwich's Michael Whittaker who pushed him all the way before going down 21-20.

In the other semi-final Mr Consistent Les Toth of Clarence and Bury gave his usual performance to defeat Les Halleth, however he couldn't match Jim on the day and went down 21-14.

The ladies prize was shared by Mrs Hartley of Rochdale and Mrs STockton of Dobbies.

The subsidiary competition was won by William Lear of Wardle who defeated Colin Knight, also of Wardle 15-9.

FRIDAY NIGHT BOWLING

THERE is a vital meeting on Thursday, March 10 at the Turf Hotel, commencing 8pm to finalise arrangements for the Friday night mixed doubles league.

Bowlers must be registered to their teams and fees must be decided upon.

There are still vacancies for the competition, ring Alan Clough on 773 7101 or Neville McWilliams 764 8536 for details.