Les Watson

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

Les Watson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born3 May 1909
Darlington
Died1 April 1991 (aged 82)
Darlington
Sport
ClubDarlington East Park
Medal record
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1962 Perth Men's Rinks (Fours)

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.

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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