AMATEUR BILLIARDS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19731, 2 September 1927, Page 16

AMATEUR BILLIARDS.

AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIP. MORRISON BEATS LOVELOCK.

The Auckland provincial amateur billiard championship for the Billiards, Ltd., shield was advanced another stage last evening when E. J. Morrison played F. Lovelock at the showrooms of Billiards, Ltd.

Morrison, as usual, scored quickly, but Lovelock played some great individual shots, including a number of screws, which evoked applause from the spectators. Morrison was the first to reach the century mark, but then had only a slight lead from his opponent, who gained the lead shortly after. Morrison was now playing with more freedom, and by mrfans of nicely-played all round breaks of 32 and 29 obtained a good lead, which he further increased by a break of 54 l«oveiock visited the table several times without materially increasing his total, lie rallied eventually and by hazard play made a run of 38. He, however. • loft the balls in favourable positions for his opponent, who made 43 before failing. A further 30 odd break was made by Lovelock, but at this stage he was in a hopeless position, and Morrison tan to points soon after. Lovelock played fairly well in spite of his long absence from championship games. Morrison proved too consistent, although not playing at his best. The final scores were: —C. J, Morrison, 500. Breaks: 32, 20, 51. 43, 20 and 24. Lovelock. 33G. Breaks: 24. 38 and 31. To-night E. V. Roberts, New Zealand champion, will play W, Brander.