John Dawson defends crown at Allen 'Salty' Ross Memorial tournament

Dawson teamed up with Troy Campion and Jim Holland to post five wins from six matches, with a shots difference of 64 getting them over the line.

Clarrie Klepiak, Gary Webb and Peter Lyon finished second with five wins plus 55, while Stewart Ronan, Bill Pantling and Richard Delaney, who led the tournament until dropping their final game, were third with five wins and 28 shots up.

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The sides skipped by Ian Doolan and Andrew Hirst ran fourth and fifth.

It's the second year of the tournament, held in honour of the late Ross, a respected clubman who lost his battle with motor neurone disease in July, 2019.

North Albury president Steve Martini was thrilled with the weekend.

"With Salty passing away a year ago, it reinforces the fact he was a much loved character of our club," Martini said.

"It's rewarding to see these guys get a game of bowls in and cherish his memory as well.

"There's been a lot of hard work from my committee behind the scenes and it's a credit to everyone involved.

"I know he'll be looking down and saying it was a pretty well run tournament and was exactly what he would have wanted."

Prizes for best performed rinks went to Ken Allen and Duane Crow.