Shropshire’s Colin Beaman makes bowling history

Monday 30th May 2011, 12:59PM BST.

Shropshire’s Colin Beaman makes bowling history

Shropshire bowler Colin Beaman has created history – by becoming the first Shropshire player to win the prestigious Spring Waterloo.

Meole Brace’s Beaman produced a brilliant display to land the top prize of £800 in Blackpool on a memorable day yesterday.

Beaman defeated Welsh No 1 John Bailey 21-8 in the final, sealing an invite to the Oceanico Masters in Portugal and a place in the Champion of Champions.

  • Full report in tomorrow’s Shropshire Star


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