BOWLING.
A Blenheim rink, comprising J. Nicholas, L. Collier, F. C. Hall, and W. J. Elvy (skip), participated 111 the Easter "tournament at Nelson. On Good Friday their games resulted as follows: v. Belts (Nelson), lost by 8 to 12; v. Stiles (Nelson), lost by 18 to 15; v. Boyes (Motueka), lost-by 17 to 18. They,had a successful run on Easter. Monday, as follows.: v. Kinniburgh (Hataitai), won by ,18 to 12; v. Wilkinson (Thorndon), won by 16 to 15; v. Moyes (Nelson), won by 18 to 17. A Pietoii rink, skipped by G. Smith and G. J. Riddeli, went through the two days' play with one loss.. On Good Friday they played as follows: v. Eban lost by 9 to 12; v. Harton (Nelson), won by 14 to 12; v. Laughton (Newtown), won by 23 to 12. Easter" Monday—v. Stiles (Nelson), won by 12 to 9; v. Hogg (Richmond), won by 22 to 11; v. Scott (Takaka), won by 21 to 16. A form of competition which will bear repetition locally was the sealed handicap pairs touraey which the Blenheim Club conducted during Easter. There was an element of uncertainty about- results which made for sustained interest in play. Confidering that this was the first competition of the kind held here for years t-he handicapping was particularly good, as tho following aggrogates will show. Easter Saturday: A. A. Wedde and T. F. Bull (CA*79, C H. doughton and T. Mitchell (16) 71, J. Miller and Rev. H. Ryan 65. J. Compton and P. Hadfield (6) 62, W. Freeth and IT. L. Mansford (12) 62, J. Scott and Yeonuns (22) 60, W. A. S. Willcox and J. Young Co) 59, R, Wadsworth and J. Gleeson (2) 59, A. I). Ijqg and D. Harwell (20) 55, A. M. Thomson and O. P. .Bastings. (10) 43.
Easter Monday: C. H. S, Claughton and R. M. Harding (7) 43, A. W. O. Renner and O. P. Bastings (6) 39, Bush and A. A. Wedde (12) 34, T. Mitchell and Rev. Ryan (4) 34, A. D. Loe and P. Hodfield (6) 33. W. G. Browne and C. J. W. Griffiths (6) 33, J. Crompton and A. B. Wright (14) 33, W. Broadbent and W. A.S. Willcox (12) 32, A. Curry and Dr R. Noble-Adams (sor.)' 31, A. C. Elliott tmd J. Young (5) 18.
Arrangements are being made for Blenheim and Riversdnle juniors to meet on the Riversdale green on Wednesday next.
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Marlborough Express, Volume LIIII, Issue 81, 7 April 1920, Page 3
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408BOWLING. Marlborough Express, Volume LIIII, Issue 81, 7 April 1920, Page 3
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