Les Watson

John Leslie 'Les' Watson (1909-1991), was an England international lawn bowler.[1] [2]

Les Watson
Personal information
Nationality England
Born3 May 1909
Darlington
Died1 April 1991 (aged 82)
Darlington
Sport
ClubDarlington East Park

Bowls career

He won a gold medal in the Men's Rinks (Fours) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, with Sidney Drysdale, David Bryant and Tom Fleming.[3]

He won the 1956 pairs National Championship with his brother Harry Watson representing Darlington East Park and Durham.[4]

Personal life

He was an engineer by trade.

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References

  1. "profile". Bowls tawa.
  2. "Commonwealth Games Medallists". GBR Athletics.
  3. "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "Past Records". Bowls England.
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