BOWLING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 25617, 18 October 1945, Page 7

BOWLING NOTES

[Hv Draw.] All communications for publication in this column .should reach the ' Star ' office not Inter than noon on Tuesday. Short paragraphs dealing with club affairs, will be appreciated. Invitations to Openings. "Draw" wishes to acknowledge invitations from the following clubs : —• October 20, Caledonian (president, Mr J. Cornish; secretary, Mr L. J. Edwards). Dunedin (president, Mr li. G. Williams; secretary, Mr T. W. firailey). Green Island (president, Mr J. C. Russell; secretary, Mr J. F. Ray). Opoho (president, Mr J. A. Evans; secretary, Mr A. G. Johnson). Brighton (president, Mr J.. Duncan ; secretary, Mr J. L. Baines). Taieri (secretary, Mr E. C. Adams). Greens Opened It was very unfortunate for those clubs which intended opening their greons last Saturday that rain set in about noon and continued for the afternoon, but this did not deter the various presidents concerned from holding ceremonies in their pavilions. At Logan Park. Mr G. Davidson, president, welcomed a large gathering of members and visitors. The Mayor, Mr D. O. Cameron, who takes a very active interest in the various sports and pastimes, was also present, and congratulated the club and its officers on their fine green and accommodation. Mr E. Longworth represented the centre, and Mrs Longworth the Ladies' Association, and conveyed good wishes to the club for a successful season.

Otogo Club.—Mr C. B. Pay welcomed members and visitors, _ and expressed pleasure'at having with them one of their members as president of the centre. A happy afternbon was spent in the pavilion, and as the green is in excellent members are assured _of many good games during the coming season. Other clubs which opened last Saturday were: Leith (Mr P. W. Donaldson, president), St. Kilda (Mr W. Walton), St. Clair (Mr G. T. Palmer), Caversham (Mr D. Watt), Anderson's Bay (Mr S. Gallon), Tainui (Mr J. Henderson), Balmncewen (Mr W. F. Meek), North-cast Valley (Mr J. Knowles), Knituna (Mr J. Milne), and Port Chalmers (Mr M. Cnrriithers). Playing Narrow Bowls. " Skinny " has written in connection with a fault ho has had for some time, that of playing many bowls narrow. Ho remarks, also, that somo of his club mutes do likewise, and wishes to know if I can help him in any way. Throughout the years it has been conceded that in ordinary games of bowls 70 to 80 per cent, are played narrow, and this is due in the majority of cases to nothing else but carelessness. It takes some getting rid of, oiice a man has let the " narrow " habit got into his pluy, and l if one watches a good player who has for a period gone off one will generally find that he is playing " narrow ones." Due mainly to a ludk of concentration and carelessness in his delivery stance, ho has forgotten to faco the spot over which his bowl should travel to give the right greening. This is very necessary if one wishes to avoid being in the " rabbit" brigade. I would recommend to. "Skinny" that ho gets a bowl and mat and. practises the stance with his feet facing the required green. It is said that more bowls are .playedi narrow on the back hand than .the fore. This is, I; think, a true-statement, and is in the main due to having to play across the body. If the'person is rather portly, more difficulty is experienced; but with close attention to "foot" direction this should not interfere to any great extent. Get in touch with some level-headed bowler (there are, still a few about), tell him your troubles and lie will.no doubt help you. Pavilion Pars.

Saturday iliterclub. matches commence on November 3, when approximately 1,200 players will be taking part. Jack Hutchison, the well-known Dunedin Olub member, has quite a record in regard to New Zealand championships, having been a 'non-player on only two occasions since the first series of the amalgamated associations in 1914.

C. Beecroft, for a good number of years associated with'the Dunedin Club, will this season be playing with Opoho, and he will be an acquisition there, as, besides his playing ability, he is a big help in the social activities. He will be a big loss to Dunedin. Harry Walker, who has been appointed bowl tester to the Dunedin Centre and surrounding districts, should have no difficulty in carrying out the duties attached to the position. He will operate at the Dunedin green: The Otago Club, which was- granted permission to hold one-day tournaments on the fourth Thursday of each month, will most likely apply to have the day altered.

Opoho Club • The Opoho green has been practically remade during the off season. Due to the untiring efforts of the green supervisor, Mr 11. A. Johnston, the moss which was troublesome towards the end of last season has been almost entirely eliminated. It is confidently expected that the playing surface this season will be as good as it was during the last Dominion tournament. The pavilion has been repainted, a. new water service installed, and the gardens and surroundings are in excellent condition. The official opening day is Saturday, October 27, and only fine weather is required!-td ensure a very pleasant afternoon for visitors and members.