Willis 'Bill' John Tewksbury (1905–1999), was a United States international lawn bowler.

Bowls career

He won a silver medal in the

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Jim Candelet James Candelet (January 13, 1918 – January 1986) was a United States international lawn bowler. Bowls career Candelet won two medals at the 1972 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Worthing; a silver medal in the pairs with Bill Tewksbury ...

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. He also won a bronze medal in the team event (Leonard Trophy).

Awards

He was inducted into the USA Hall of Fame and was a seven times National Champion.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tewksbury, Bill 1905 births 1999 deaths American male bowls players