BOWLING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 77, 13 March 1933, Page 3

BOWLING

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SINGLES WON BY J. E. HALL, HASTINGS. A POPULAR WIN. The East Coast Bowling Centre champion of champions annual competition was concluded on Saturday at the Port Bowling Club’s green in beautiful weather. Tho contest was won by J. E. Hall (Hastings) with seven wins and two losses, with Danvers (Omarunui) and McLennan (Bluff Hill) next with six wins and threo losses each. At the conclusion, of tho day’s play tho president (Mr 11. Mayo), in handing over to the winner tho Smith Bros.’ handsome silver cup, heartily congratulated him on the consistency of his play throughout the tournament and called upon Mr J. P. Smith, one of the donors of the trophy, who, in a happy speech, detailed the reasons for ho and his brother donating tho trophy for competion. Ho joined with the president in his congratulations to the winner and stated that in bis long association with the grand old game of bowls lie had only missed witnessing three of the annual tournaments during the last 36 years. He had no hesitation in saying that lie had not seen a better exhibition of consistent drawing than that displayed during this two-day tournament, many of the games being in doubt until the lust bowl was greened and the shots measured.

Mr Hall, in replying, thanked the president of the Centro and Mr Smith for their congratulations and stated that he was a very proud man that day us one of his ambitions in the bowling world had been achieved in having his name engraved on such a handsome trophy as that donated by the Smith Bros. He regretted that his old club which ho had been associated with for six seasons, Waipukurau, had not been represented. He considered it was the duty of all clubs in the Centre to be represented in all championship fixtures of the Centre, and hoped to see full representation in future competitions. He paid a tribute to the umpires engaged during the tournament, and complimented them upon their impartiality and prompt replies and decisions; also to the secretary of the centre for his careful attention to all details for the successful running of all tournaments hell by the Centre, and asked those present to show their appreciation by acclamation, also to the ladies dispensing refreshments. Cheers were given for the winners and runners-up, and so concluded a most successful tournament. Previous winners were: —1929, F. H. Kummer (St. Leonard’s); 1930 F. H. Kunnncr (Hastings); 1931 no competition; 1932, W. J. Graham (Kia Toa). Runners up:— 1929, It. Thomas (Wairere); 1930, Somerset-Smith (Bluff Hill); 1932, J. McLennan (Bluff,Hill). Details of Saturday’s play are as under:-— SIXTH ROUND Hall 20, Burge 12. Bendall 18, Forsyth 11. Patterson 24, Hall (H.N.) 14 Danvers 21, McLennan 13. Maher 21, McCarthy 12. ■ SEVENTH ROUND McLennan 16, Bendall 12. Hall 20, Danvers 15. Forsyth 17, Maher 14. Hall (H.N.) 21, Burge 14. Patterson 20, McCarthy 14. EIGHTH ROUND McLennan 26, Hall 6. Danvers 18, Patterson 13. Hall (H.N.), 18, Maher 16. Bendall 18, Burge 12. Forsyth 19, McCarthy 16. NINTH ROUND Patterson .17, Bendall 14. McCarthy 17, Burge .15. Danvers 17, Maher 16. Hall 19, Hall (H.N.) 10. McLennan 21, Forsyth 15.

ORDINARY GAMES

CIVIL SERVICE MATCH NAPIER v. HASTINGS There was a largo attendance of civil servants at tho Hastings green on Saturday afternoon, when teams from Napier and Hastings met in a friendly contest. Before play commenced Mr Barlow addressed the members and explained that this year it had been decided to organise the public servants and arrange a day when tho could meet, fraternize and play a friendly game. In order to have something worth playing for and a record of games a shield had been procured, on which the names of the winners would bo inscribed. Mi Barlow considered, however, that tho shield was not the main idea of the gathering, the primary object being to enable members-, active and retired, to meet, mingle anil rub shoulders and exchange ideas and thus derive mutual benefit and enjoyment. It was hoped in future to play two matches each year. The Hastings club had kindly put their smaller green at the visitors’ disposal, and a very enjoyable afternoon’s play took place. The greens had been well prepared and though very fast, were playing beautifully. The Hastings contingent were successful in winning three out of four official games an-1 thus has the honour of scoring the first win on the shield. Details of the games played aro as follow’, Hastings teams being mentioned first:— McCormick, Hill, Bark, Esson (s) 23 ; Harvey, Gilligan, Ruffed, Boland (s) 17. McLeod, Sutton, O’Neill, Crichton (s) 15; Wood. Melsaae, Wilkinson, Sissons (s) 20. Head, Rose, Williams, Sykes (s) 28; Chisholm, Dunlop, McGhee, Kelly (s) 11. Simpson, Hooker, Gidban, Bissell (s) 21; Courtenay, Burnley, Somcrsetbuutls, Engebretxeu (») W.

Other games played resulted as follow:—

Milne, Maxwell, Pfeifer (s) 21; Neill, Hamilton, Durie (s) 15 Brown, Drew, Wilson, Sanders (s) 20; Kronk, Murray, Fox, Barlow (s) 10. The Napier members were the guests of the Hastings players at afternoon tea. At the conclusion of play a general mooting was held. Mr Barlow present ed the Shield to Mr Esson on behalf of the Hastings members and warmly congratulated them on their win. Thanks were expressed to the Hastings Club for their kindness in making a green available. Ou the motion of Mr Mclsaac, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the committee who had organised the gathering. It was decided to appoint the following members as a committee for the next year: Mr R. D. Kelly (Taradalc), Messrs J. R. Esson, L. Hill and A. Sykes (Hastings), Messrs R. E. Sissons, G. G. Chisholm and J. T. Dunlop (Napier), and secretary,.Mr Dunlop. THE NAPIER CLUB. The Napier bowlers gathered on their own green on Saturday afternoon after an absence of several Saturdays spent in visiting other clubs, their green having been occupied by the East Coast centre and the ladies croquet tournament. The number of players was not so many as usual, owing to the champion singles on the Port green, two rinks playing at the Bluff Hill green and other bowlers taking part in the civil service games at Hastings. Scores:— Buckley, Williams, Sweetapple, Daily (s) 26; Hewson, Steed, Campbell, Lomus (s2O). F. K. Pirie, Stephens, Galbraith (s) 29; Sands, Lydford, Renouf (s) 11. Bailey, Dykes. Williamson, Faulkner (s) 21; Goodger, McDougall, Belcher, Gladstone (s) 14. Owing to the croquet tournament the combined Thursday bowlers have played on tlie Port green for the past two weeks, and their thanks are due to the Port players for so kindly placing their green at their disposal. Next Thursday the players meet on the Wairere green. THE WAIRERE CLUB, Five rinks were occupied at the Waircro Bowling Club on Saturday afternoon when the Saturday rink competition was resumed, under perfect bowl ing conditions. Next Thursday the combined clubs from Napier, Port, Omarunui, together with Wairere, meet on the latter’s green for tho second time this season. Bryan and Thomas will represent Wairere as the next challengers for the Spackman Shield, to be played next week. -The following are the results of the games played on Saturday afternoon: — Smale, Turnbull, Moore 23; Corn, Bayford, Allan 2-1. Smith, Spencer, Runciman, Newbegin 18; Ayling, jnr., Linton, Dadson, Benton 15. Shepherd, Fitzhenry, Saunders, Currin 17; Sinclair, Laing, Deakin, Ayling Williams, Rice, Thomas 26; Loo, Durie, Pallet 22. Carter, Thomson, Bryan 13; Bayliffe, Allison, McGregor 18. THE BLUFF HILL CLUB. Two rinks from the Napier club had a friendly game on the Bluff Hill green on’ Saturday afternoon. Conditions were ideal and the green played fast. Each side won one game, Bluff Hill slightly leading Napier in points. Details of the games played are os follow:— Oliver, Johnson, Pirie, Beer <s) (Napier) 30; Letham, H. J. Russell, Douglas, Bull (s) (Bluff Hill) 18. La Roche, Ennis, Dunsford, Newton (s) (Bluff Hill) 32; Elnies, Cook Wright, McGregor (s) (Napier) 16. Other games played were:— Stewart, Spence, McGlashan, Holt (s) 20; Triggs, Bestall, Napier, McClurg (s) 19. Bedford, Treseder, Gichard, W. G. Russell (s) 23; Scheele, Harston, Hill, Steele (s) 14, The final in the handicap pairs competition was played during the week. It was a close, well-fought game, all players contributing good bowls, and the result was in doubt until the last bowl was played. Details are as follow:— Dunlop, Newton (s) 21; Harvey, McClurg (s) 20. THE HAVELOCK NORTH CLUB. Following aro the results of games played at Havelock on Saturday:— Treneman, Meads, Heenan 26; West, Taylor, Bygum 20. Ross, Clarke, Joll, Wilson (Havelock) 25; Dobson, Brinsley, Walker, Murley (Kia Toa) 10. Chadwick, Harris, Spink, Parkhill (Kia Toa) 16; Watson, C. Ritchie, Crombie, Coombe (Havelock) 13. THE HASTINGS CLUB GREENS PACKED. This has been quite an eventful week on the greens, as the chib representatives for the championship of the East Coast Centre had to be chosen. The selector had great difficulty, as tlm club competitions still leave four or live possibles, and the selector is to be congratulated on his choice, for E. J. Hall brought the honour to the club and was rapturously welcomed back on Saturday evening. He thoroughly deserved the honour, and his club fellows congratulate him on his success. One green was occupied on Saturday’ by the Civil Servants, about 40 of whom assembled in a contest for a new shield, which was won by Hastings with three wins to Napier’s one win. In the “now chums’ ” game much fun was caused, and a runaway victory was gained by the Hastings side. Results:— Club Ganics. McLeod, Davidson, Hanlsin, Kruse, 24; Bridgman, Rose, Smith. McKee, 16. Ash, Sutherland, Prior, Holt, 21; Gardner, Prude, Smith, Kruse, 14. Saywell, Davidson, Williamson, Knight, 6; Drew, Russell, Beatson, Thompson, 32. Claughton, Fowler, Pickering, King, 16; Bridgman, Christie, Garland, Wilson, 14. Garnett, Frude, Prior, Tonkin, 24; Asli, Giorgi, Garland, Duff, 16. Ash, Sutton, Garland, Kruse, 27; Taylor, Rose, Coin-, Tonkin, 24. Feathers. Beatson, Gardiner, Crichton, Kruse, 2.1; Clauglil-un, Gurhiuu, Wrightsou, Essen, 19.

Pairs. O’Neill and Essen, 18; Gardner and Parkinson, 17. Crichton and Pickering, 19; Hall and Cohr, 18. Singles. Johnson, 18; Beatson, IG. Johnston, 15; Esson, 25. Monk, 22; O’Neill, 21. Garnett, 19; Johnston, 10. ST. LEONARDS CLUB. The following cards were handed in lor play at St. Leonards over the weekend:— Furniss, Cooper, Monk, Elder. 20; Wilmer, Albiston, Lomas, Drury, 16. Mitchell, Usherwood, Mcßride, Brown, 21; Upchurch, Hawley, Douthwaite, Schofield, 22. Harvey, Drury, Wellman, Giles, 22; Sutherland, Russell, White, Thompson, 12. Evison, Sloan, Wellman, Godbcr, 19; Ward, Van Asch, Anderson, Wrightson, 21. Lys and Newton, 20; McLean and Peach, 17. An electric light tournament will bo held on Tuesday and Wednesday this week', play commencing at 7.15 o’clock each evening.

SUMMARY W. L Hall (Hastings) .. 7 2 McLennan (Bluffff Hill) .. 6 3 Danvers (Oinarunui) .. 6 3 Hall (Havelock N.) .. 5 4 Maher (St. Leonard’s) .. .. 4 5 Burge (Kia Toa) .. .. .. 4 0 Patterson (Waipawa) .. .. 4 5 Forsvth (Wairerc) .. 4 McCarthy (Port Ahuriri) • • 3 Bendall (Napier) .. .. 2 7