BOWLING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 73, 8 March 1933, Page 2

BOWLING

CHAMPION PAIRS CONTEST A DISAPPOINTING FINAL. PIRIE AND BENDALL HAVE EASY WIN. (By “Roamer.”) The final of the champion pairs contest was played on the Hastings Club’s green on Monday afternoon between Pirie and Bendall (Napier) and O’Neill and Esson (Hastings), both having won six games. The former pair had a walk-over, the scores being 29—8.

It was a disappointing finish, as, taking the previous performances of the two pairs into consideration, they were evenly matched. However, the unexpected happened, and Bendall had a very easy victory.

The Hastings pair started off with a two, and there they stuck for nine heads, Bendall in the meantime piling up 17, which included two fours and a three. Esson scored one on each of the 10th and 11th heads, but then failed to score until the 17th, when he chalked up a three, making his score 7. Bendall, however, had increased his figures to 26, and in the remaining heads scored three more, Esson only managing to sneak one on the 20th, the final figures being 29 to 8 in favour of Bendall.

The Napier pair never looked like being beaten, both Pirie and Bendall playing a very steady game, while the Hastings pair were always struggling, and finding it difficult to draw the shot. Time and again they had opportunities, but failed. On the Saturday both O’Neill (Senior-Sergeant) and Esson were putting down good bowls, and it is hard to understand their loss of form. However, on the day, they would have had to be playing their very best to beat the Napier pair, who must be congratulated on their win. On the Havelock Green.

The Havelock North Club’s green is a picture at the present time, and members have been turning up in full force on club days. Several rinks from outside clubs have been paying visits, and some very enjoyable games have resulted.

On Monday evening Ross and Hall were challenged by Clark and H. Joll for the Swastikas. The holders were in very good form and ran out the winners by 18 to 8. Only fourteen heads were played, as it became too dark to see kitty. Ross and Hall have now withstood seven challenges for the Swastikas. Hall will represent the club in the champion of champions singles. The Game They Love. The following verses appeared on the board at a Wellington bowling green last week:— KITTY. There is a young lady so pretty, Who is surely the life of the city, For the men will at five, Though more dead than alive, All join in pursuit of fair Kitty. She sits, all in white, on a green, With a smile, and a poise so serene, That the shy men go bold, And no back is too old, To bend and acknowledge—the Queen! Now this is the point of my ditty, (‘l’m sure you’ll agree it’s a pity), That such men ev’ry day, In the guise of “fair play” Just try to get closer to Kitty! “How late you’ve come home to your dinner! ” His wife said to one bright beginner. He was just passing by, When he caught Kitty’s eye— He’ll soon be an ardent old sinner!

Now all you great men of the city, Though grouchy, or jaunty, or witty, If you value your lives, Just remember you’ve wives, Wheu you roll up, and bowl up to Kitty! Oldest Bowler.

The oldest bowler taking part in the Veterans’ Gala Day bowling tournament on Wellington green last week was Mr. A. Mills, of Johnsonville. He is in his 91st year, and did not learn to bowl until quite late in life. Mr. Mills was the third white ntau to be born in Nelson Province, and at his retirement, when 65 years of age, was an inspector of the Agricultural Department. With his wife ho has lived in Wellington for over 30 years and they will celebrate their diamond wedding in about three years. Ten of their family of eleven are still living. The veteran bowler was loudly applauded upon his fine performance in the last head of the game played last week. He was loading for J. Brackenridge, senr. His first bowl was a toucher and came to rest about four feet to the left of tho jack. With his second he trailed the jack into the ditch to lie two, a unique performance upon which he was heartily congratulated by the president of the asmtre, Mr. W. Perry.—“ Dominion.” CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SINGLES. THE DRAW ANNOUNCED. The annual champion of champions ingles contest will be played on the Port Alniriri Bowling Club's greens on Friday and Saturday next. The name of the winner will be inscribed on the handsome silver cup presented by the Messrs Smith brothers, and the winner will receive a miniature cup with a framed certificate for his chib. The runner-up will receive a framed certifi cate. Five rounds of 21 heads will be played on Friday, and four rounds on Saturday, four howls being ttsed. Play commences at 9 a.m. sharp each day Morning and afternoon tea will be pfoii.hj each 'lai at a small charge,

players to make their own luncheon arrangements. Following is the draw:— FRIDAY, MARCH 10. First Round. Rink McCarthy (Port) v. Bendall (Napier) 1 Patterson (Waipawa) v. McLennan (Bluff Hill) 2 Danvers (Uniuranui) v. Hall (Havelock North) 3 — (Hastings) v. — (Wairoje) 4 — (St. Leonards) v. F. Burge Kia Toa) 5 Second Round. Patterson v. Wairere 1 Danvers v. Burge 2 Bendall v. Hastings 3 McLennan v. St. Leonards 4 McCarthy v. Hall 5 Third Round. St. Leonards v. Hastings 1 Wairere v. Hall 2 McCarthy v. McLennan 3 Patterson v. Burge 4 Bendall v. Danvers 5 Fourth Round. McLennan v. Hall 1 Bendall v. St. Leonards ~ 2 Burge v. Wairere 3 McCarthy v. Danvers ’. 4 Patterson v. Hastings 5 Fifth Round. Wairere v. Danvers 1 McCarthy v. Hastings 2 Patterson v. St. Leonards ~... 3 Bendall v. Hall 4 Burge v. McLennan 5 SATURDAY. MARCH 11. Sixth Round. McLennan v. Danvers 1 Bendall v. Wairere 2 Burgo v. Hustings 3 Patterson v. Hall ....1..’ 4 McCarthy v. St. Leonards * Seventh Round. McCarthy v. Patterson 1 Danvers v. Hastings 2 Wairere v. St. Leonards ......... 3 Bendall v. McLennan 4 Hall v. Burge 5 Eighth Round. Burge v. Bendall 1 St. Leonards v. Hail 2 Patterson v. Danvers 3 Wairere v. McCarthy 4 McLennan v. Hastings 6 Ninth Round, McLennan v Wairere 1 Burge v McCarthy 2 Hail v. Hastings 3 St. Leonards v. Danvers 4 Bendall v. Patterson 5