DEVIZES skittlers are crediting a change of name for their success in bowling over opposition from across Wales and the south west.
They believe that becoming the Old Wrecks gave them the edge when they took on teams from Wales, Bristol, Cheltenham and the forest of Dean to win a major tournament.
Old Wrecks captain Brian Harris said: "We decided to mix things up a bit this year and struck lucky with the new name. But the winning secret is also to have fun."
The Old Wrecks mixed team, is normally known as the Wiltshire Moonrakers men’s team and the Female Fumblers, but Mr Harris said they would return to their former names next year.
As well as lifting the winners’ trophy, team member Ann Price won joint lady of the match trophy hitting 54 in the finals.
The competition was organised by Serious About Events of Torquay.
The team was made up of :Arthur Dickinson, Mick Rose, Robin Drake, Gwilym Griffiths, Martin Cockings, Diane Griffiths, Pauline Cockings, Lyn Wyatt, Wendy Rose, Ann Price and Brian Harris.
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