BOWLING NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20623, 23 July 1930, Page 20

BOWLING NOTES.

THE NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL.

SOME VALUABLE DECISIONS. NEXT DOMINION TOURNAMENT. uy snir. With the annual meeting of tho Dominion Bowling Association past and certain preliminary matters decided, tho path is now clear for the many preparations foi the next Dominion tourney which opens in Auckland on January 12 next. There is ample evidence that Auckland's quota toward the large entry that is expected will be a fresh record. From tho remarks passed by tho different members of the Dominion council it was gathered that liberal patronage would ho accorded the event from their respective centres. Such an expression is most welcome, when tho small entry for the last event, staged in Duncdin, is taken into account.

Auckland, by reason of its situation, is a popular resort and quite apart from any sporting attraction, thero is always a strong desire on the part of Southerners to make tho trip for holiday purposes. Hence it now remains for local howlers to do all in their power to make the tournament a success.

Regarding the business transacted at the lecenr, meeting, one very important question was settled in a way which should appeal to all bowlers. This was in reference to the games to be played daily in the rinks competition. There is no doubt that in Auckland the procedure of three games a day is extremely popular and, apart from the players' point of view, must be welcomed by tho controlling authorities, as it enables them to speed up the preliminary rounds. It is common knowledge that Southern bowlers are not keen on playing tnreo games a day. However, experience condemns the scheme of two games of 25 heads each day. For one thing, there is unnecessary waste of time between tho two games. The time thus wasted could more profitably be turned to account by utilising it for playing. Another pleasing outcome of the meeting was the decision regarding tho order in which the three events are to be played and the sequence of singles, pairs and rinks should prove thoroughly satisfactory to ail. In the past there has usually been a difference of opinion as to when the pairs competition should bo brought on, either before or after the rinks. Tho experience gained by players taking part in the two events prior to the links should stand them in good stead in the principal competition Another point is that it the pairs competition is to retain its popularity and importance it, will preserve more of its significance if it is placed between the other two events on the programme. The election of Mr. A. E. Whitlen, of the West End Club, as a vice-president of tho Auckland Centre is a fitting reward for a young member of the executive, who has during his comparatively short term of ofiico shown himself to lie thoroughly conversant with the requirements of bowling management. Mr. F. A. Hosking, of Pukekohe, comes on to the executive as a country representative and takes the place of Mr. A. H. Baiter, who is at present overseas. The Pukekohe player has done considerable executive work in the Waikato ilistrict and will be a welcome unit of the executive.