BOWLING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23512, 28 February 1940, Page 5

BOWLING NOTES

[By Draw.l Questions and Answers. “ Hiilite v asks the following question: A at the conclusion of the end claims five shots. Three of the shots are quite clear, and these bowls are lifted out and preparations are being made to measure the others, when one of the B team kicks out the bowls including the ones under the count. Is A entitled to the five shots.—Etiquette alone would say that A is entitled to the five shots. If it were otherwise, the case outlined would lead to a state of affairs that would be undesirable. In bowls it is usual to protect , the nonoffender. “Elat.”—The St. Clair Club was established in 1892 and St. Kilda towards the end of 1903. North-east Valley in 1904 and Otago in 1906. In connection with your second question, I have not all the information at hand, and as soon as I obtain the balance I will drop you a line. Pavilion Pars, St. Kilda deserved their _ success in the four-rink championship. _ They went through the section play without defeat, and ■ though their winning margin was not very large in the 'final game they, were in charge all the way. John Scott, the well-known Caledonian player; is making steady progress towards recovery from the illness which laid him aside for a considerable period. He has not _ been playing bowls this season, and it is the wish of his many friends that he will next season, be able to produce the form that made him New. Zealand singles champion in 1928 and 1932. On Saturday next there is. sure to be much interest taken in the meeting of the single rink competition players. Some of the clubs have entered strong combinations, but the winner usually is found to be a well-balanced team. This competition will he concluded on the following Saturday afternoon. Wednesday Competition (Hope Shield). The final round of this competition is set down for Wednesday, February 28. At the conclusion of the eleventh round the position of the leading clubs is as follows : Rink Rink

Dunedin Eastar Tournament. The posters are now available for this tournament, and they should be in a prominent place in each club’s pavilion

or bowl house. The fact that Easter is early this year should lead to good entries for this popular tournament. The singles are set down for. Thursday, March 21, and this event should- almost be completed that day ; if not the final games may' be played on the following Monday or Tuesday. The fours section play will be decided on Friday and the pairs on Saturday. On the Monday post-section play will be carried'en, and all events should be concluded on Tuesday, This year there is a special fours event, which is set down, for Easter Monday’, and this competition will be known, as the Centennial Fours. Any player is eligible to take part in this contest irrespective of whether he has made an entry in any of the other games.' In this: event four games are guaranteed, and the semi-finals • and final will probably *be played on the Tuesday. There is a, very low entry fee —viz., 3s. per player. _ For the other events the entry fee : is 5s per player. Entries for the main fixtures close with the secretary of the centre, Mr. R. Hanning, on Monday, March 11, at 6 o’clock. All players should note that only bowls bearing a stamp of 1934 or subsequent date' may be used, and that regulation bowling costume only may be worn. Tournament regulation 6 reads: In association or centre tournaments competitors shall hot be permitted, to play except in recognised bowling costume (white or - cream trousers, full length,, white or cream shirt, and club colours). ' All players should note these remarks regarding dress very carefully, as they will only have themselves to blame if they appear on the playing area in dress that does not conform with the bowling regulations and are refused permission to play.

Leads and Seconds Tournament. This competition is set down for section play on Saturday, March 30, to be followed by post-section play on Saturday, April 6. On the first day play will commence at 9 o’clock, and four games are guaranteed. On the second Saturday play will commence at a time yet to he arranged, and the writer understands that the time of starting will he decided by the Tournament Committee after the position of the first day’s play is considered. The loss of Anniversary Day has made the , arrangements for the leads anil seconds tournament a trifle difficult, and players concerned should not judge the centre executive too harshly,as it is as keen as anyone to provide the best conditions, and the loss of the usual holiday has upset calculations; There are special regulations relating to entries for the competition, and the most important conditions are:—No player who has played as skip even once in either the Saturday _ shield matches or four rink championship during the season, or any player who in the same competitions lias played more than twice in third position, is eligible. On the posters, which have been distributed to the clubs, there*-will be found other regulations which players should study carefully before making their entries—this will probably save trouble later on. It should be remembered that this tourney was inaugurated

with the idea of giving play as thirds and skips to men who do not as a rule get the opportunity, and also giving young leads and seconds a chance to gain experience in tournament play. It was never intended for players who have in the past had their fair quota of tournament play. Entries close with the centre secretary on Tuesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. “ One Day ” Tournaments. This class of tournament is becoming popular with local clubs. At least four have been held so far, and I understand that St. Kilda Club is arranging: one for the near future. Brighton and Caledonian held theirs on February 17, and last Saturday Tainui and Kaituna both held very, successful oneday rink Kaituna, with two fine greens at their disposal, had a full entry. Four games were played, and a tie in games by fours skipped by Thomson (Taieri) and Callender (Otago) resulted in the Taieri men obtaining first prize because they had a bigger aggregate than the Otago players. The rain of the previous night left the playing areas a little heavy,, and the wind on the top green at times made play a little unpleasant. The lower green by the afternoon was playing well, and its sheltered position was appreciated by the players. The running of the tournament was in the capable hands of Messrs Standage and Smeaton, and to the ladies in charge of the refreshments for morning and afternoon tea a special vote of thanks was passed by players and special visitors. I understand that the Portobello Club is making application to the centre for permission to hold a oneday tournament on a Saturday early in March. This young club is a great asset to the seaside district, and city clubs should help with entries for the tourney.

wins. losses. Pts Anderson’s Cay ... 17 5 51 Kaituna ... ... ... 16 6 48 IRoslyn ... 15 7 45 Tainui ... ... ... 12 ID 36 Balmacewen ... ... 17 16 34 Opohd ... ... 11 11 33