BOWLING.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 141, 26 March 1928, Page 6

BOWLING.

ASHBURTON V. GERALDINE, A friendly match between four rinks each from the Ashburton and Geraldine Bowling Clubs was played at Geraldine on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for Ashburton by 100 points to 72 The green was in splendid order and the piay was most enjoyable.

AftenMon tea was supplied by the ladies.

Ashburton names are mentioned first m the following details:— G. Brown, G. J. Flanagan, E, Eas--terbrook, W. H. Higgins (s) 19 v. B. Miller, J. Hatton, J. Miller, IX' Hatton (s) 18; 11. Capstiek, H. O. Percy, E, J. O’Brien, W. R. Lane (s) 24 v. Readdie, Bennington, Hughes, MeKechnie (s) 14; IX McClymont, W. Oakley, R. Buxton, H. P. Mi Isom (s) 30 v. Earl, Williams, Cairns, Logan (s) 20; E. Sawle, E. Vincent, E. McSherry, \\. Acton (s) 27 v. Burrows, Turner, Stringer, Loach (s) 20.. AUSTRALBANS AT RAKABA. The team of Australian howlers, together with officials from the Christchurch Centre, visited Rakaia on Saturday,. when they met rinks representative of the country clubs, Ashburton ‘‘and Ellesmere, The visitors won three of the’ official matches to two, while a rink comprising Canterbury Centre and New Zealand Association officials also proved successful. Mr R- Galbraith (Mayor or Ashburton) extruded a hearty welcome to the Australian- bowlers, and wished them every success during the tour. Three cheers were given for the visitors. Mr E. W.' Castme, on behalf of the visitors, thanked Mr G-'aMffiaftfo and the bowlers fov their welcome. The visitors were entertained t©= luncheon by the local .bowlers-;.

Results wsfei as- follow :■— A. C.C. J. Sherry, J„ Sellar, R. Barton, W. II; - Bagger 1 .... 24 P. Stewart, It;.. Dunlbpj. Lane, J. McLaehlan- .... MoWatters, Temp.le, Ramphrey,, CastSnej ... .... 27 Weaver, Newman,-. Nisi lolls,. Holmes ...... ... ... Davis, Penno, Davies, Dunn 12 —- Aladdren, Hodges, Templeton ... ... Potter, Bower, Alexander;. Naylor ... ... ... 352 Bennett, Clausen; . Hannah,. Power ... ..... ... Culley, Von Douehjv Harris,. Rankine ... ... 15> Cookson, Cooksley, Walker, Burgess ... ...

The score in the unofficial! game was :: Visitors: .Good, Wade,',Oakey, Benzie* 19; Country Clubs: Stubbs, Black, Tatterson, Henderson, Ki:Mr C-ood (president: of the Cha-ist--1 church Centre) thanked .the members of the Itakaia Club and thk-country. ci&jJis--1 for the hospitality they had received, I; . /