BOWLING NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18945, 17 February 1925, Page 6

BOWLING NOTES.

THE ROTORUA TOURNEY. MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENT. COMMENTS ON THE PLAY. BV SKIP. Saturday was another quiet day on the greens, there being no events beyond a few inter-club and club matches. On February 28 the final round of the pennant competition comes up for decision. That the season is fast advancing is evident when a perusal of the programme shows we have only about ten more Saturdays for play. However, during that time a lot of important events will be decided, notably the Easter tournament, which commences on April 10. Local competitors have returned from the big event of the year in Rotorua, and express themselves as delighted with the outing. The event is said to be the best one to date, the great, factor in its success being the fine weather experienced. Apart from this the greens were in fine, order, being fast, and true, due to the efforts of Mr. Wilcox, tho local superintendent, who saw that there was no cause for complaint about tricky greens. That bis efforts were eminently successful was evidenced by the praise heard on all sides. The superintendent's work was aided by a muchneeded addition to the various accessories used in preparation of the lawns. The capable and energetic secretary, Mr. Nesbitt, had tho various arrangements well in hand, and contributed materially toward the tourney's great success. A feature of his arrangements was the manner in which the scoring cards were compiled. The five different sections were allocated cards of different colours, and U was thus an easy matter to find a certain card when the section was known. The generosity of the Rotorua Women's Club in providing afternoon tea was much appreciated, and the. proceeds of a bowlers' outdoor concert were handed over to the club. A big improvement, is the squaring of the top green, which has always been the worst of the three. In order to cope with the big demand for entrance to the, No. 1 tourney, the local committee has hopes of being able to secure two more greens between the lower green and the bath house. They could then accommodate 32 extra teams, which would mean having only one tournament and eliminating byes. Many Unexpected Reverses. Some very fine games were enjoyed by the spectators. The fourth and last day of the section play was full of surprises. Bell (Hamilton), with eight consecutive wins, went down in turn to Washer (Tauranga), who won easily, and Ferguson (Taneitua). Parsons (Ponsonby) had to account for Osborne (Ellerslie), to be among the section winners, but the suburban players rose to the occasion. The semi-finals and final were productive of fine games, each team making a bold struggle. The final was played between Casey and Walker, who are both ex-members of the Ponsonby Club. The former was skipping a New South Wales rink, but had the assistance of Kilgour (Carlton) as No. 3. Walker was in charge of a very fine Auckland club rink. No doubt, the recent participation of both Casey and Kilgour in the Dominion tourney stood, them in good stead. In Wellington the places were reversed. Kilgour being skip. It, is fitting that these two " old-timers " should be associated in the win. The runner-up, Maxwell Walker, who was so well up in the Dominion championship rinks, gave a good display right through, especially when he defeated Bell in the Bemi-fiaal. He was ably assisted by Dr. Hardie Neil, as No. 3, who does not get many opportunities of tournament play. It is pleasing, therefore, to note his high position on this occasion. Interested American visitors. The American visitors attended the tournament on the morning of the first day, and were very interested in the opening formalities." Copious notes were taken, so the game ought to gain a footing in the United States Although this tourney was a great success, there were one or two "incidents," For instance, a certain member in a Southern team was allowed to participate in the tourney on the last day. The reason vras obvious, as this team had to meet the leaders in. the section. There could be no excuse of sickness, as the player replaced was sitting on the bank watching the play. It seems the committee allowed the substitution because the newcomer's name was on the programme, but nevertheless he missed the first three days' play. Again, the Match Committee displayed a notice on the board to the effect that certain games in the fourth day's play were to be completed that evening. One or two skips took no notice of this, and allowed the games to stand over till the next morning, thereby holding up the tourney to a certain extent. Another objection, and one almost universal, is the great waste of time caused by some teams finishing as much as threequarters of an hour after the majority of the others, and thus delaying teams waiting to take the field for the next round. Some of our noted skips are mainly responsible, owing to the number of "inquests" they hold. It is hard to obviate this drawback, but a, time limit would effect more speedy results. Entries for the No. 2 tourney close tomorrow evening. Southern Bowlers Meet. The meeting convened by Mr. I). C. Eraser, to further the interests of Otago and Southland bowlers now resident here, was well attended. Arrangements for a match against a team from a number of local clubs were left in the hands of the chairman and the secretary, Messrs. Fraser and W. McLaren. It is proposed to include from eight to 12 rinks, according to the number available on the day. As March 2-3 is Otago's anniversary day, it was considered fitting to play on thatday. It only remains for ex-Weilington residents to form an association and we will be able to have interprovincial contests next season. The. inauguration or the Otago and Southland Association is due to the work of Mr. Fraser, who went to a lot of trouble in „ arranging preliminary details. SATURDAY'S MATCHES. A DDITIONAL RESULTS. Further results of matches played on Saturday are as follow: — Mount Albert, v. Grey Lynn (Mt. Albert names first). —Angus, Hills, Muir, Clark 25, v. G. Liitle, Preßton, Reed, Moran, 17; Mason, Maxwell. Laurie. JBromloy, 14, v. Gordon Lye. Cottenghsm, C. Little, 22; Sogers, Perritt, Cutforth, Murray, 27, v. Warnford. Blainers. Curtis, .Jones, 9; Bull, Webster, Walters, E. Thomas, 22, v. Mcllroy, Young, Butlano. Boyne, 27; Bouskill, Amoore, Guthrie, J. Thomas, 13, v. Gordon, Christie Moran. H. Reid, 28. Mt. Albert Club Games.—Koefoed. Ogripn, Pago, Wallett. 26, v. McKibbon, Plumiey, Sheopard, Holds wortb. 28; Crow, Horsley, McNaiighton, Jenlcin, 28, v. Grix. Stenson, Cossey. Stevens, 16, Papatoetoe Club.—Percentage Foure; Gane, Booth. Watson, Wilson, 20. r. Crawford. Waters. Bryant, Coles. 23; Wills. W T yllie, Gukt Kawnsley. 15. v. Bryett. Hindman, S. McCullcugh, Andrew, 22; Gillard, Snelling, Nesbitt, Brown, 14. v. Frieker. Gladding- Dnislev, lough. Wakelin. Br. Bewes. McJndoe. 16, v. Buckton. Tiynewell. Galloway, Cowling. 19. Championship Singles; Rev. Mr. B.oeeveare 23 v. Crawford 14; Brown 10 v. Mclndoe 20; Melndoe 15 v. Rev. Mr, Poseveare 1 0; Andrew 13 v. Wilson 14; Wilson 22 v. Bygtave 18. MATCH FOR "K" CUP. j WHOLESALERS V. RETAILERS. The third match for the " K " Cup, between wholesale and retail grocers, will take pla.ee at the Rocky Nook green to-morrow afternoon, commercing at two o'clock. Following are the teams:Wholesale.—Grattan, Howie. Entrican, Paterson; Eoylarc®, Heald, Mars, Fra««; Kay as, Wright. Bayley, Schnackenberg; Allen, Nixon. Andrews. Dickson. Retailers.—Donr.ell. Addison, Stevens, Marks; Cole, Urfiubart, Curtis, J. Wright; Page. Henderson, J. Preoton. Warren; Floyd, Price. Hanky, .Osborne.