DOMINION BOWLS TOURNEY

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22921, 18 January 1940, Page 8

DOMINION BOWLS TOURNEY

POST-SECTION PLAY TWENTY-TWO REMAIN IN EVENT FOUR OF SIX FINALISTS PLAY OFF IN SINGLES CPBXSS ASSOCIATION TBLEGBAM.) WELLINGTON, January 17. Post-section play in the rinks championship of the New Zealand bowling tournament began this morning on -five greens. Forty-three rinks are competing. The programme to-day provided for three rounds of 21 heacjs, with a time limit of three hours. The day was full of surprises. The weather was perfect throughout, and the greens were in splendid condition. The conclusion of the day's three rounds found the number remaining in the event reduced to 22, comprising six two-lifers and 16 one-lifers. Of the two former holders of the rinks title, Naylor (Hataitai) has two lives, and Bremner (West End, Auckland) one life. Bremner suffered his defeat to McCarthy (Port Ahuriri), whose fine playing throughout all three rounds was a feature of the day. McCarthy was conspicuous for his accurate drawing. He held the advantage throughout most of the game against Bremner. > McCarthy also disposed of Munn (Canterbury) in the second round, and to defeat two players of such calibre is no mean feat. The Port Ahuriri team is among the two-lifers, and on to-day's form should stand an excellent chance of reaching the finals. Surprise Defeats Three surprise eliminations were those of Spearman (Sydenham), who went down to Russell (St. Heliers), and Bell (Tauranga); Munn (Canterbury), who suffered the second of'his two defeats to Bain (Marlborough R.S.A.); and Silbery (Petone), who was beaten by Naylor (Hataitai) and P. W. Smith (Thorndon). In the section play Silbery, with Hadwin (Hutt), and Munn, had won all eight games. Hadwin now has one life, losing his third round to Livingstone (Onehunga), who won all his events to-day. The third round match between Naylor (Hataitai) and Hazelwood (Lyall Bay) provided a dramatic finish. Naylor required five to tie on the final end. By nice play he got the five counters, and in the extra end secured the necessary single to win, 21-20. The following have two lives: —Livingstone, McCarthy, Bell, Naylor, Dickinson, Robinson. The following have one life:—Hadwin, Bremner. Bain, Kirkwood, Buchan, Greville, Russell, Hazelwood, Pavitt, P. W. Smith, Mitchell Bell. Christoffel, Cullen, Lobb, McWhannell.

The Morning's Play The following notes are on the morning's play:— Munn (Canterbury) maintained his unbeaten record in the rinks event when he beat Manning (Timaru) by a margin of three points. After 14 heads, Munn led 17-8, but his opponent scared 5 and 2 on the following two heads and was only one down on the ■ board at the eighteenth head. Singles in the last two heads gave Munn the victory. The Canterbury rink is a well-balanced one, and appears likely to reach the final stages. A noteworthy fact is that Munn won seven of his nine games in the rinks with the last bowl. Bremner (West End, Auckland) and Maslin (Hawera) provided an interesting game at the Wellington green. The teams were. on equal terms at the twelfth head, on which Maslin scored four, but Bremner then had a sequence, scoring 9 on the next six heads, and was 8 up on the board with three heads to go. The Hawera rink notched 5 on the last head to finish two points behind. Many believe Bremner's rink will reach the final. Marks (Christchurch), who has a good record in centre competitions, was beaten by Bain (Marlborough Returned Soldiers' Association). Without detracting from the fine performance of the winners, it must be mentioned that the Christchurch rink was right off form. Livingstone (Onehunga) always had a commanding lead against Besley (New Brighton), although 3 on the eighteenth head and 4 on the last head put the losers only three points behind their opponents.

Silbery (Petone) suffered his first defeat in the rinks when he went down to Naylor (Hataitai), previous holder of the title. Both rinks have fine performances to their credit, but on to-day's play Naylor's rink was definitely better and won by a margin of seven points. Spearman (Sydenham) also lost a life when he was beaten- by Bell (Tauranga), 22-14. Results:— First Round At Wellington—Livingstone (Onehunga) 26, Besley. (New Brighton) 23; Bremner (West End, Auckland) 19, Maslin (Hawera) 17; Bain (Marlborough R.S.A.) 21, Marks (Christchurch) 7; McCarthy (Port Ahuriri) 22, Kirkwood (St. John's) 18; Munn (Canterbury) 20, Manning (Timaru) 17; Hadwin (Hutt) a bye. At Kelburn—Bell (Tauranga) 22, Spearman. (Sydenham) .14; Buchan (Epsom) 21, Gray (Kelburn) 13; Greville (Dargaville) 18, Russell (St. Heliers) 10; Boulton (West End, New Plymouth) 30, Thomson (Phoenix) 11.. At Victoria—Hazelwood (Lyall Bay) 20, J. R. Smith (Kelburn) 16; Williams (Gisborne) 17, Mason (Paritutu) 16; Naylor (Hataitai) 22, Silbery (Petone) 14; Pavitt (Fitzroy) 23, P. W. Smith (Thbrndon) 15. At Hataitai—Mitchell (Blenheim) 24, Ramsay (Shirley) 15; Bond (Frankton Junction) 22. Bull (Blenheim) 14; Christoffel (West End, New Plymouth) 22, Firth (Glen Eden) 19; Dickinson (Avon) 25, Wicks (Kelburn) 13. At Newtown—Fruish (Claudelands) 19, Cullen (Thorndon) 13; Robinson (Hamilton) 21, Lawrie (Island Bay) 12; Lobb (West End, New Plymouth) 30, Ritchie (Opunake) 17; McWhannell (Hataitai) 20, Arnott (Palmerston North) 12. Second Round At Wellington—Bremner 20, Bain 16; McCarthy 15, Munn 12; Hadwin 21, Besley 8; Maslin 24, Marks 19; Kirkwood 23, Manning 18; Livingstone, a bye. At Kelburn—Bell 23, Buchan 13; Greville 22, Boulton 21; Spearman 26, Gray 21; Russell 27, Thomson 19. At Victoria—Hazelwood.33, Williams 17; Naylor 29, Pavitt 18; Mason 22, J. R.Smith 12; P. W. Smith 22, Silbery 18. At Hataitai—Mitchell 23, Bond 18; Dickinson 30, Christoffel 7; Bull 20, Ramsay 18; Firth 21, Wicks 11. At Newtown—Robinson 23. Fruish 17; Lobb 16, McWhannell 15; Cullen 21, Lawrie ! 16; Arnott 26, Ritchie 11. Third Round At Wellington—McCarthy 22, Bremner 15; Livingstone 25, Hadwin 20; Kirkwood 20, Maslin 13; Bain 21, Munn 14. At Kelburn—Bell 22, Greville 16; Russell 25, Spearman 22; Buchan 23, Boulton 19. At Victoria— Naylor 21, Hazelwood 20; P. W.- Smith ,22, Mason 17; Pavitt 21, Williams 18. At Hataitai—Dickinson 23, Mitchell 21; Bull 29, Eirth 21; Christoffel 27, Bond 26. At Newtown—Robinson 15, Lobb 10; Cullen 19, Arnott 18; McWhannell 21, Fruish B.' Finalists in Singles The singles event of the Dominion centennial bowling tournament was advanced a further stage this afternoon, when four of the six finalists played off. Rolls (Featherstori) 22 defeated Whittaker (Onehunga) 15 and Deare (Carlton) 21 defeated J. R. Smith- (Kelburn) 9. Squire (Hawera) and Spearman (Sydenham) will play their match to-morrow morning. . The contest between Rolls and Whittaker was marked by sound drawing. .Whit- | taker secured, a lead of 10-4 on the seventh' end, but a three on the eighth-end. ones on the ninth and tenth, and four on the twelfth, put Rolls in front, with the | score 13-11. However, Whittaker regained the lead and took the score to 15-14 on the sixteenth. The Onehunga player failed! to score-thereafter, and notching 2, 1, 3, 2, Rolls finished up 22-15 on the twentieth end. . , .. ;

Although Deare had a fairly easy win 21-9, on the eighteenth end against Smith, the game was very interesting. Smith, ex-, celled with'his running shots, but Deare's deadly drawing turned the scales in his favour. Deare, who is. the only two-lifer in the competition, will meet Rolls tomorrow morning.

ROBINSON SHIELD , MATCH

A" challenge bowling match' for the Robinson Shield -was. played on the St. Albans green between Riccarton Racecourse (G. Brown, skip) and St: Albans (Stevens), the holders, last evening. St. Albans won on the twenty-second head, the scores being. 22-20.