The battle between the states was held Saturday, April 12 at Hillcrest Lanes, in Harrogate. Lee won by a total of 328 pins over Harrogate. Lee's total was 7,289 pins and to 6,961 pins for Harrogate.

High game was rolled by Wayne Wade (258), and Dan Evans (235), of Harrogate.

High series was rolled by Jim Liford (643) of Harrogate followed by Frank Jessee of Lee county.

Lee county seniors and their scores - Frank Jessee (586), Don Lipps (559), Bill Newman (556), Ralph Willis (534), Fred Marion (528), Bill Smith (508), Don Shackleford (488), Nathan Hartsock (483), Bruce Jones 9471), Verlin Martin (461), Jenny Jones (437), Larry Cody (421).

Harrogate seniors and their scores - Jim Liford (643), Wayne Wade (571), Dan Evans (547) Ed Jaworski (493), Ralph Young (492), Ray Jefferson (486), Buster Greene (477), Mac Cavins (470), Bill Johnson (467), Eugene Evans (428), Ray Duncan (386) John McCreary (383).

Next tournament will be held Saturday, May 17 at Hillcrest Lanes, Lee County at 1 p.m.

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