Mel Evans honour for legend Tony

Shropshire bowls legend Tony Poole has landed yet another honour.

Published Sep 20, 2019

Triples tonic – celebrating the launch of the new completion were (from left) trophy donor Tony Poole, Jenna Marshall of sponsors Sargeant’s Hairstylist, organiser Graeme Wornell and Tanners league chairman Andy Jones.

The four-time County Merit winner and 1971 All England champion from Shrewsbury has accepted a key role in a major charity event that will be played at St Georges next year.

“I am delighted to report that Shropshire legend Tony Poole will be president of the South Team in the 2020 North v South Team Challenge for the Mel Evans Trophy,” said organiser Lynn Pritchatt. “Tony graciously accepted the role of figurehead for the South Team at the prestigious event taking place at St Georges on Saturday, August 29, and will be joined by Cheshire legend Stan Frith, who will lead out his North Team in defence of the title they won in 2018.

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