BOWLING NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20725, 19 November 1930, Page 17

BOWLING NOTES.

PENNANT GAMES ABANDONED. | NEW LYNN CLUB UNFORTUNATE. GREEKS AT VARIOUS CLUBS. by skit. It. was very disappointing for bowlers on Saturday when the bad weather conditions prevented tho completion of tho games in the pennant competition which, in most instances, wero well advanced. The wholo position on Saturday was fraught with difficulty as far as the weather committee was concerned, for the morning indications, about, two hours before Starting time, were not at all hopeful. However, tho committee took the bold course and decided to go oil nnd the decision was very nearly a successful one, as had the rain kept off for another half-hour tho games would havo been completed. The abandonment of tho round was, of course, not pleasing /to anybody, particularly to those clubs whose teams were practically assured of good results. The New Lynn Club was very unfortunate 'j in this respect, and its 100 per cent, return on this occasion, coupled with its tine effort in the first round, would have given it a very commanding position. It is a far cry from now until March, when the round will again coma up for decision, and conditions, both £is regards greens and play, will be altogether different by that time. Therefore, it does not follow that such a good tally will then bo secured. Both Carlton and Onehunga were among the hard-bit clubs as they gave evidence of even better scoring on Saturday than that in the previous round, when good positions in the percentage tablo wero secured. Greens Improved. A g'/od deal has been said about one or two greens, which were in particularly bad order last season, but, owing to improved methods, are in much better order this season. It is appropriate, however, to comment on tho very forward state .of some of what might be termed the average quality greens of last season. Onehunga has improved both in quality and looks, and the green is a credit/ to the ground official and greenkeeper at tho present moment. The general all-round improvement has been tho subject of favourable comment by all visitors to tho green this season. The playing quality of this club is just now reflected in its doings in the pennant matches, in which excellent returns have been made against other clubs. One welcome addition to the membership list is J. Kerr, late of Masterton. This player's record is well known to many local/ bowlers, especially those who regularly make tho round of the Dominion tournaments.

At Ellerslie, where the green has not been up to standard requirements, the conditions have improved immensely during the past two seasons. At the present time tho summer playing area is in good shapo and should bo forward enough to warrant its inclusion among the contesting grounds to be used for the forthcoming Dominion tourney. The club has secured one or two good average players for tfha coming season, but a distinct loss is F. Osborne, who has joined the Epsom Club. This player was a tower of strength to Ellerslie and he will be a very acceptable acquisition (o Epsom, whei;e he has already given evidence of his piowess at the game. Papatoetoe Club's Area.

Of all the outer suburban clubs there is none that can boast of the same gcod and extensive playing areas as Papatoetoe. !'l The record entry for a recent allday tourney, which, unfortunately, did not eventuate on account of the weather, was a glowing tribute to the suburban club's popularity. Rawhiti has for some years lacked a good green, but, due to the foresight on the part of the members, a policy of reconstruction has brought about a change of affairs, and the dub is now resplendent in a new green. First-class results, however, cannot be looked for in its first year nf us;!. Low membership has at times bein a source of worry to the club s officials, but there are signs of an improvement in this respect and this fact, coupled with the altered green conditions, should see tho club enjoy a successful season.

The parent club, Auckland, has not had its greens in such fine order as they are at present for a long time. Jhe extra accommodation which results by the use of the area on the Domain ground has proved to be of great assistance in carrying the heavy load of members which the club' now possesses. The new green lias not only proved its worth as a valuable adjunct to the existing property, but also its condition and its unique situation stamp it as ono of the finest greens in Auckland for tho final scenes of any large nnd important tourney. The parent club may well push its claim to be considered for the final stages of the next Dominion tournament. From a vantage point of view the green has the uncommon facility nf terraces which form a wonderful grandstand, capable of carrying fully 800 spectators. The green being new and carrying a c;ood sward of fine grass, should prove to be in capital order by Januaiy. Nsw Members at Auckland.

The Auckland Club has secured a large number of new members this season «inr among them is C. Amtman, late ol (lie Tiernuei.'i. and Caledonian (Otago) Clubs. This player is a decided acquisition to the dub, as he comes with a good reputation from the South Island, where he has performed well and captured many everts arid tournaments. The Dominion Koad Club has started the season with tho green in good order. Last season, in its second year after rccondil ioning, the green did not come up to expectations, but there is a decidec change at I he present time. The club lias gained numerically in strength. Mount Albert did not have its usual good green last season, but a thorough overhaul has set. matters right and indications point to a return to something like (lie lire condition I he club s big green was in at one time. The club has lost one or two good players, notably S. Shaipe, who has returned to his formei c u >, Edendale, L. S. Francis, who has joined Edendale, and J. S. Howe, a '° rl "° r champion of the club, who has left the district, and now plays for Ponsonby. Visitors to the new Mount Eden given havfe been very favourably impressed by the situation and also the improved condition of the new playing areas It is forecasted that in a few years the club will have the best-equipped greens in Auckland. However, time alone will tell, but if good opinion counts for anything then that has been freely given by m!1 "y players who have played on the gree during the present pennant matches.