Bowler in local game (5)
I believe the answer is:
derby
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'bowler' is the first definition.
(derby can mean a bowler hat)
'local game' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'in' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for derby that I've seen before include "Race run at Epsom" , "Team" , "Type of hat" , "Bowler hat (US)" , "China" .)