NEW ZEALAND BOWLERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20961, 26 August 1931, Page 10

NEW ZEALAND BOWLERS.

WARM WELCOME IN SYDNEY.! GREENS PROVE DIFFICULT. [FROM OUR OWN' CORRESPONDENT.] SYDNEY, Aupust 20. The New Zealand bowlers who arrived in Sydney on Saturday on their way to tho Australian carnival at Brisbane have had a warm welcome in more ways than one. The hospitality of Sydney bowlers is renowned and the weather since tho arrival of the New Zealanders has been delightful. So far they have not missed a single day on the greens and even if they have failed to achieve fame they have had some delightful practice in preparation for the more strenuous days ahead at the Queensland capital. The visitors have been overwhelmed with invitations from the various suburban clubs and it is unfortunate that they have not been able to register a single victory. The margin wi Monday when they played a Western Australian team was only three, but it must be remembered that both teiuns were unaccustomed to the fast, Sydney greens, even at this time of the year. Local bowlers have caused the New Zealanders to suffer a much heavier defeat. Visiting bowlers to Sydney neatly always fare badly at first, for it takes them a long time to become accustomed to the greens. It is safe to say that not even in midsummer in New Zealand are the greens as fast as they are in Sydney to day. There has been no rain to ■ speak of for some weeks and as the I greens receive expert attention they are extremely puzzling to visitors, especially visitors from New Zealand. It takes a long time to get. into touch, but once that touch is established bowlers arc loth to go away. Sydney is indeed the bowler's paradise, for it is possible for them to piny their beloved game almost the whole year round. Is it any wonder tluit so many Now Zealand bowlers winter regularly in Sydney ? When the New Zealand team arrived last Saturday they were met by a large number of enthusiasts and this must have given them an idea of the good time that was in store. It was one of the most cordial of the many receptions that have been given to bowling teams passing through Sydney this week on their way to Brisbane. Tho official welcome look place at the delightfully-situated headquarters, tho city°grcon, alongside the greatly-improved Hyde Park. The clubhouse was gaily bedecked with flags and almost evety bowling club was represented. A great crowd heard the hearty good wishes of the president of the New South Wales Bowling Association. A specially-selected association team played the first match with the New Zealanders and scored a somewhat easy victory.

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.

EIGHT RINKS FROM DOMINION

(Received August 25, 11.45 p.m.)

BRISBANE, August 25,

*The Australian bowling carnival is now in full swing. There arc 210 rinks from all the States and New Zealand. The players are divided into 32 sections. The eliminating rounds are proceeding. The New Zealanders are playing eight rinks and 31 singles.