BOWLING NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20249, 8 May 1929, Page 16

BOWLING NOTES.

THE NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL

LOCAL CENTRE'S NOMINEES.

CONDUCT OF PAIRS TOURNEY.

BY SKIP. There was a large attendance of delegates at tho meeting called for the purpose of nominating tho executive officers and members of tho New Zealand Bowling Council. This was quickly disposed of and the way was left clear for discussion on general matters. Tho nomination of the president for tho Dominion association did not concern the meeting, as tho tournament is being held in Duncdiri next year, but as Auckland follows the southern city in tho matter of location, the election of vicepresident was a matter of moment, seeing that the person filling that position automatically goes forward to the major office. In nominating Mr. James Pascoc, who has been president of tho Auckland Centre on thrco occasions, the delegates made a wise choice. Popular Member Retires. Doubtless thero will bo general regret over Mr. G. L. Cladding's retirement from the council. He could not see his way clear to stand for a seat on this occasion. A man possessing tho ability and knowledge of bowling affairs that Mr. Gladding does is undoubtedly a valuablo member of any governing body and it is to bo hoped his retirement is only temporary. Tho two nominees for tho council, Mr. J. W. Hardley and Mr. J. M. Thomson, will, if elected, prove worthy members! Both have had previous experience—the latter over a long period. The pairs competition as conducted by the Dominion authorities has for a number of years been a point of dispute and one centre has even suggested its abolition. The present system of section play over a period of nearly two days has its faults and this fact no doubt led to the matter being brought up for discussion. Various points were considered, such as reducing tho number of bowls to three and two, and also the abolition of section play and the introduction of the two-life system. Reduction of Bowls. Regarding the reduction of bowls the feeling was against such a proposal. Some delegates thought that in a pairs game four bowls were few enough and demanded the full quota as being in the best interests of tho majority of the players. There is no doubt that the greater number of shots allowed gives more pleasure to players, but what the better-class bowler objects to is his good early work with any of his first three bowls being spoilt by a shot with the fourth and last bowl. This does actually happen on many occasions in a pairs game, and the element of luck therefore predominates. The advocacy of the two-life system was offset by the arguments of those who were out for games for their money. Two games for competitors travelling, say, to Dunedin would not be considered sufficient inducement. It was pointed out by those favouring the two-life system that tho second day's play under the section system was only of interest to those with wins to their credit. Many games were treated more or less as a joke on the second day by thoso competitors who were plainly out of the running. No action was taken iri the matter, as the meeting voted in favour of the existing procedure. Visit to Helensville. The centre authorities were enthusiastically received and royally entertained by the Helonsville bowlers and their friends on Saturday, when they made the joiynoy north for the express purpose of presenting tho pennant won by the Helensvilie Club in the inter-club competition of last season. A game of bowls was played in the afternoon, tho centre officials winning all three matches. In the evening the presentation was made by Mr. S. Coldicutt, president of the centre. Congratulatory speeches were made* by most of the centre members.

Opportunity was taken by the Public Service Bowling Association to send a representative to present the shield recently won by one of the club's pennant skips, I?. Smith, with a Railway Department team. Mr. J. A. Godfrey made the presentation and Mr. Smith, in reply, said that the Public Service tourney was the best one-day tournev held ,iu Auckland.

The Ponsonby Bowling Club, the holders of the two sets of challenge trophies for winter play, the Dennison Pins and tho Edwin Stars, will be called upon on Saturday to defend these trophies. R. Sheath, of Hillsborough, is the challenger for the Dennison Pins, and tho holders arc F. Oates, W. Best, •T. Dick and A. J. Letham. This rink last winter withstood about, seven challenges. W. Bremner, of West End, is the challenger for the Edwin Stars, and the holders are J. Allen, R. Richardson, J. Torrance and A. Parsons. This team warded off ono challenge at the close of last winter season, and with two such redoubtable skips in opposition on Saturday an interesting game should eventuate.

TOURING LEAGUE TEAMS.

DRAFT AGREEMENT ACCEPTED EFFECT OF THE PROVISIONS. [FROM OLUI OWN COll HESPON DENT. ] LONDON, April 5. The Rugby. League Council has now accepted the draft agreement with the Australian Board of Control and the New Zealand League regarding touring players. Tt provides that no touring player of either authority shall be allowed to play football in England until after tho expiration of 12 months from the date of the touring team's arrival back in Australia or New Zealand, and that rio English Rugby League touring player shall bo allowed to play in Australia or Now Zealand until after the expiration of a like period from the date of his arrival back in England. It is also agreed that no touring player shall bo approached by any club or league nor by any person acting for any club or league directly or indirectly ' while on tour.

Any infringement ol this regulation will bo punished by a fine, and the offending club will not be allowed at any time to avail itself of the services of the plaver or players illegally approached. The agreement cannot, bo rescinded without 12 months' notice being given by one of tho contracting authorities. The visit of the Australian team to England next August, says an English paper, renders the agreement opportune, There is little doubt that, in its absence, touring players would have been offered substantial inducements to join English clubs, and the good relations at present, existing between tho Board of Control and the home authorities seriously jeopardised. Since the much-discussed residential qualification ban was lifted by England, players under either authority could transfer their sorviccs at will.