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James Stuart claims merit success

James Stuart hit top form to claim this season’s first piece of silverware in the Stafford 55 Bowling League. Stuart landed the Individual Merit title after easing to an impressive 21-9 success against Paul Johnson in the final.

By Nick Elwell
Published Aug 23, 2019

Champion Stuart and Johnson are pictured above with their trophies alongside secretary Brian Belfield and competition organiser Anne Mace.

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