Ellis hits back to bag win
Date published: 13 April 2012
BOWLS: TONGE star Gary Ellis won the annual George and Dragon invitation event at Hyde with a 21-18 final victory over Tommy Johnstone.
He trailed his Warrington opponent 17-10, but showed his renowned battling qualities to hit back.
Ellis defeated Winsford’s Glyn Cookson 21-15 in the last eight and Heswall’s Dave McDermott 21-13 in the semi-finals.
Tonge won their challenge match against M and B Cheslan Hey (Wolverhampton) at Wharton Conservative Club.
The game between the Manchester Premier League and Midlands Premier League champions saw Tonge win seven of the nine games.
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