WARRINGTON bowler Ann Hall was pipped at the post in a county bowls competition staged at Stockton Heath's Alexandra Park.

The Padgate club bowler was defeated by Stockport's Margarite Baines in the County President's competition.

St. Oswalds' Jean Hodges and Alford's Marie Denton were the defeated semi-finalists.

Warrington teams dominated the County Guardian Cup competition, which was also staged at Alexandra Park.

Alford A were victorious and St. Oswalds were the runners-up. Two more Warrington teams, Tetley B and Grange A, lost out in the semi-finals.