Hugh Gibson successfully defended the Seniors title at Balerno Bowling Club after coming from nine shots down to secure a 21-14 result over George McLaughlin.

Interestingly, the 71-year-old was also nine shots down at 14-5 to Tom Murray in last year’s final, but won 21-20.

On this occasion, McLaughlin dominated the early ends with a short mat, but Gibson turned the game on its head when he gained control of the jack and went long.

The Balerno resident lost a three at the first, a single at the next, four at the third and another single at the fourth, but stopped the rot with a single at the fifth.

The comeback continued with a four at the sixth but McLaughlin steadied the ship with a two at the seventh, still holding an 11-5 lead.

Gibson, however, went on a run, winning the next five

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