Harry Reston
Scottish international lawn bowler
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Henry Reston known as Harry Reston (1913–1989) was a Scottish international lawn bowler.[1]
NationalityScottish
Born16 September 1913
Died1989 (aged 75-76)
SportLawn bowls
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Born | 16 September 1913 |
| Died | 1989 (aged 75-76) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Lawn bowls |
| Club | Deans BC Bainfield BC and Linlithgow County |
Medal record | |
Bowls career
He competed in the first World Bowls Championship in Kyeemagh, New South Wales, Australia in 1966 [2] and won a bronze medal in the fours with Willie Adrain, Willie Dyet and Bert Thomson at the event.[3] He also won a silver medal in the team event (Leonard Trophy).[4]
He was part of the Scottish team that won the Leonard Cup in 1972 and won a silver medal in the fours.[5]
Reston also won the 1978 Scottish National Bowls Championships singles title.[6]