Morris overcomes reigning champ to lift Kenilworth title
Morris saw off Mervyn Harvey to reach the showpiece, taking advantage of a strong start to win the first game 7-4.
Harvey produced his best croquet to take the second 7-4 and the third proved a nervy affair.
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Hide AdWhen Harvey failed to capitalise on some uncharacteristic errors by his opponent early in the game, it allowed Morris to recover and claim a 7-3 success.
In the other last-four clash, Clipson played scratch player Philip Wood and won the best-of-three match 7-5, 7-6 thanks to some accurate hoop running and clearances.
The first game of the final saw some excellent croquet from both players but when Clipson missed a ten-foot deciding hoop, Morris took the game 7-6.
In the second, Clipson was on the back foot throughout but made some excellent clearances.
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Hide AdHowever, Morris finished the game with a five-foot jump shot to win 7-1 and claim the silverware.
In the second tier final, Peter Kristunas beat Gordon Henderson 7-5, 7-2.
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