THE Penarth Bowling Club finals reached a climax on Sunday evening with the Ladies' Championship.

Diana Willcocks took an early 11-3 lead over captain Sue Croll, playing her sixth game of the weekend. With both bowlers producing their best shots, Sue slowly overhauled Diana and eventually won 21-15 to retain the championship.

The previous evening Sue’s husband, Billy Croll, in his first year outdoors, scored a creditable eight shots against Jason Greenslade who retained the men's championship.

There were many other close games, making for a very enjoyable two days of excellent bowling.

LADIES - Jean Alexander Cup: Elizabeth Coleman, Mary Bowen, Jacqueline Regan and Christina Church bt Betty Jones, Diana Willcocks, Kath Jenkins and Pat Wright. Triples: Tricia Brinkworth, Mary Bowen and Pat Wright 16, Elizabeth Coleman, Sue Croll and Marcia Davies 5. Four wood pairs: Betty Jones and Sue Croll 19, Val Letton and Lorraine Palmer 16. Two wood pairs: Sue Croll and Diana Willcocks 23, Maureen Dalby and Lorraine Palmer 14. Novice: Lorraine Palmer 21, Lynda Williams18. Two wood: Sue Croll 15, Tricia Brinkworth12. Championship: Sue Croll 21, Diana Willcocks15.

MEN - Famous Grouse Triples League winners, Exiles; runners-up, Moaners. League Knockout winners, Shamwari; runners-up, Merrymen.

Triples: Mike England, Peter Needham and Dave Holdaway 22, Haydn Trow, Berwyn Lansley and Neil Gaskell 15. Four wood pairs: Reg Jones & Berwyn Lansley 18, Dave Dalby & Nick Thomas17. Two wood pairs: Nick Thomas and Bob Lewis 21, Guy Thomas and Phil Davies 9. Mixed pairs: Betty and Reg Jones 27, Sue and Billy Croll 10. Novice: Guy Thomas 21, Colin Hicks 4. Seniors: Phil Davies 21, Dave Clements 4. Two wood: Bob Lewis18, Haydn Trow 5. Handicap: Reg Jones 21, Berwyn Lansley 16.

Championship: Jason Greenslade 21, Billy Croll 8.