BOWLING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22694, 5 April 1937, Page 14

BOWLING

EASTER TOURNAMENT FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS' FOURS BALMORAL AND RAWHITI The first-year players' fours section of the Auckland Bowling Centre's Easter tournament, which had to be abandoned on account of bad weather, was continued on Saturday, when five further rounds of seven heads were decided at the Carlton Club's green. The section play resulted in a tie between Meredith (Balmoral) and Butler (Rawhiti), who scored seven wins each, but, as Balmoral had one game fewer than Rawhiti, a final match will he played at the Carlton Club's green next Saturday at 2 p.m. in order to find the section winner. Following are the results:— Fifth Round.—Dick, Luhbe, Davis, Gugich (Grey Lynn), 8, v. Hunter, Canty, Colegrave, Hawkes (Waitemata), 6; Bowen, Price, Davidson, Durrant (Edendale), 15, v. Bowers, Hallworth, Webb, Charlesworth (Mangerc), 2; Bleakley, Evans, Ltinny, Opie (Rocky Nook), 8, v. Bregman, Newdick, James. Clark (Waiuku), 5; Weeks, Whitfaker, Orange, Meredith (Balmoral), 12. v. Thomassen, McGbie, Hill, Allen (Hillsboro), 3; MeConnoll, Irvine., Grace. Butler (Rawhiti), 8, v. Harrison, McClymont, Wetherill, Lennie (Ponsonbj'l, -1. Sixtia Round.—Durrant, 8, v. Lowo, 4: Clark, 12, v. Allen, 4; Meredith, 0, v. Charlesworth, 7; Opie. S, v. Lennie, 4; Butler, 9. v. Hawke, 6. , , Seventh Round. —-Meredith, S, v. Gugich, 5; Clark, 10, v. Hawke, 2; Butler 9, v. Durrant, 3; Opie, 9, v. Lawe, 1; Charlesworth, 7. v. Allen, 3 . Eighth Round. —"Butler, 8, v. Opie, 0; Hawke, 12, v. Charlesworth, 0; Allen, 8, v. Gugich, 9; Lowe, 9, v. Lennie, 7; Clark, 1,1, v. Durrant, 2. . Ninth Round.—Durrant, (5. v. Gugich, 4; Charlesworth, 8, v. Opie, 4; Clark, 10, v. Lennie, 7; Lowe, 6, v. Butler, o; Meredith, 11," v. Hawke, 4. , , „ . Summary.—Meredith, 7 wins, 1 loss; Butler, 7 wins, 2 losses; Durrant, Clark, 6 wins, 3 losses; Lowe, 4 wins. 5 losses; Hawke, Opie, Charlesworth, 3 wins, 6 losses; Gugich, Allen. 2 wins. 7 losses; Lennie, 1 win, 8 losses.

VOCATIONAL TOURNEY MATCHES AT PUKEKOHE [from our own correspondent] PUKEKOHE, Sunday The Pukekohe Bowling Club's annual vocational tournament was commenced on the club'£ greens yesterday when three rounds were played. The remaining three rounds will be played next Saturday. Results were as follows: — ' First Round. —Parvin, Clayton, C. K. Lawrie, Bish (Local Bodies), 11, v. Laybourne, Seed, Ingpen, Munro (Civil Service), 3; Dale, Reehal, Crosbie, W. Blake (Independents), 6, v T. Pollock, Proude, J. Fausett, Pleydell (Farmers), 5; D. Fausett, Ingram, Landon, Keith (Farmers), 12, v. Perkins, I, Biown, Lusher, Day (Directors), 5; J. Carter, Ferguson, J. Blake, Haslam (Trades), 10, v. Galley, Crispe, Price, Jamieson (Farmers), 2; Neal, Pattison, J. Pollock, Moncrief (Professions), 10, v. Webb, Wright, Basham, G. McPherson (Nomads). 6; Branch, Patton, Bloxham (Spare Parts), 9, v. W. Taylor, Bowman, Harvey (Spares), 3. Second Round. —Haslam, 7, v. Pleydell, 4; Day, 10, v. Moncrief, 4; Keith, 11, v. Munro, 2; Blake, S, v. Harvey, 4; McPherson, 12, t. Bish, 1; Jamieson, 6, v. Bloxham, 5. Third Round.—Blake, G, v. Bloxham, 5; Harvey, 9, v. Haslam, 5; Munro, 7, v. Day, 6; Pleydell, S, v. Jamieson, 7; McPherson, S, v. Moncrief, 5; Bish, 10, v. Keith, 5.

SOUTH AUCKLAND CENTRE CHAMPION CONTEST [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] HAMILTON, Sunday Post-section play in the South Auckland Centre's champion of champions full-rink competition took place on the Frankton Club's green yesterday in fine weather. Playwas on the two-life system. The results were as follows: First Round.—Clandelands (J. Shirley, A. Webber, G Clevely, W. Carter), 30. v. Waihi (C. Thomson, C. Burt, R. Farrell, L. McGonagle), 13; Matamata (J. Buchanan, M. Loveridge, A. Oates, W. M. Crabbe), 20. v. Frankton (A. Rockell, A. Bridges, W. R. Hctwkins, E. L. Wbineray), 15. Second Round. —Claudelands, 26, v. Matamata, 12; Frankton, 20, v. Waihi, IS; Matamata, 27, v. Frankton, 18. Claudelands, with two lives, will play Matamata (the holders), ono life, in the final next Saturday. The Howden Shield goes to the winner of the contest. INTER-CLUB MATCHES Following are the results of inter-clnb bowling matches played in Auckland on Saturday, the names of players of the firstmentioned club taking precedence:— Hallyburton-Johnstone v, St. Hellers. —At Hallvburton-Johnstone: Neilsen, 16. v. May, 24; J. Boag, IS, v. Avery, 20; Solomon, 20, v McMahon 17; Breckon, 16, v. Thompson, 22.

/ Grey Lynn v. Mount Albert.—At Grey iLvnn: McMurchy, 30, v. Townley, 27; Whittle, IS, v. Glenister, 20; Liversidtje, 38, v. Maxwell, 19; Mincham, 21, v. Jenkins. 20; Dugan, 21, v. Stewart, 21; Newton, 24, v. Harbntt, 16. At Mount Albert: Morgan 19, v. Newton, 22; Caddy, 14, v. E. Thomas, 21; Preston, 16. v. Paterson, 18; Prince, 20, v. Dawson, 13. Edendale v. New Lynn.—At Edendale: Burnett, 12, v. Rankin, 30; Nimmo, 26, v. Witbam, 8, Brownett, IS, v. Dover, 19.

St. Heliers v. Hillsboro. —At St. Heliers: Dawson, 25, v. Jackson, 15; Norris, 11, v. Deyson. 32; P. White, 14, v. Bromley, 16; Ko'efoed, 34, v. Phillips, 13. Waltemata v. Indoor Bowlers. —Horan, Clarke, Walsh, Williamson, 21, v. Skinner, Farrington, Swanson, Holland, 18; Gordon, Cadness, A. B. Martin, Lyon, 22, v. BartuloTich, Yelland, Rowland. Corrin, 13; N. Watson. /Marshall, Rose, Potter, IS, v. Cluett, Rackett, A. Wilkins, Dick, 17; Tycr, Hunt, ■Daniel Munro, Rogers, 18, v. Adam, Queenin, A B. Smith, Sampson, 26; Grant. Davidson, Herrick, Tarrant, 29, v. Revell, Wells, Hadley, W. Osborne, 8; Howland, Walker, Brennan, Robertson, 10, v. F. Wilkins, Bowker, Lees, Melhose, 10; Lilburn, Johnson, Mo Watt'ers, Delanv, 28, v. Huddleston, Cameron, F. Mitchell, Blackledge, 12. Total points: Waitemata, 155; Indoor Bowlers, 101.

Papakura v. Mangere.—At Papakura: J G. Menzies, Quigley. Cooper, Rice, 21, v. Martin, Sornmers, Mitchell, Aldred, 16; SneJl, Dunji. T. G. Smith, Bates, 21, v. Hagan, Kevil!, Moss, Sampson, 17.

CLUB GAMES Following are the results of club matches played on Auckland bowling greens on Saturday:— Auckland, —Aggregate fours: I'nge, Simpson, A. Clarke, L. J. Keys, 25, v. E. Gladding, Beck, "Wright, E. E. Pierce, lb; Harris, King, Barries, J. W. Barker 21, v. Beaumont, Auty. Fletcher, H. Luke. JO; Christian, Torness, Robertson, C. G. Maher, 21 v Dunne, Moon, Donald, B. Good, 10; W. Baker, Read, Hunt, Hardie Neil, 21, v. Bishop, Probert, Bourke, W. Ure, 20j Boyce, 1 'Brinkman, Pitkethley. J. P. Mason. 23, v. -Slanden, Woodhead, Lenderyou, E. I. Lyoll, 16; Savory, Franklin, W. J. Campbell, E. B. Bennett, 31, v. Thomson F. T. Williams, Self, I. Clarke, 30; Bruce-Smith. Cameron, Bocke'tt. H. R. Allan, 18. v Fillmore. 1-or-der. Montgomery, J. R. Hothcrington. J(>; Mclndoe, Messer, Dicketts. A. G. Graham, 15, v. Hanken, McCrea, Prime, 0. NichoBon. 14; Frisken. G. Allan Hacket, H. S. Gilles, 29, v. De Renzy, Wheatley. J. M. Williams, D. Campbell, :15. Remuera. —Bray badges: Harle, W. "VV. Hill, Wallace, Harvey. 19. v. Vincent, R. A. Jackson, Lawrence, Duncan, 18. Junior badges: Macfarlano, Coath, Clarkson. MfteKnight, 10. v. Egerton, Riordan, Allan. Bolton. 15. Jobson fours: Colcgrove, Annandale. Kevs. Mahon, 39. v. Macfarlano Lusher. Eaves, Young, 18; Syrncs, Harle, Learning, Norton, 25, v. Barnett, G. Hill, Gavey, Lawrence. 22; A. C. Hill, Brookes, Short, 19, v. Fisher. Hatch, Beatson, 10; O'Leary, Bolton, H. fe. Jones, Macey. 22 v. Coath M. Beid. Coo, Garland, 22; Hay Jones. McLeod, Mahony, East, 37, v. Egerton, Mach night, R. A. Jackson, Sanderson, 7; Henson. W. W. Hill, Brittimore, 25, v. Fullerton. Bull. Kissling, 14; Clarkson, Adams, Fellori Macfarlane, 21, v. Whitmorc. Roberts. Ellorbeck, Shortt. 12; Allan. Walker, Soinerileld. Newton. 20, v. Guinness, Murphy, Wright, McMillan, 1]; Holland, White, Burchcr, 23, v. J. Johnston. Barnes, P. Watson, 10; Shannon,, Baker, W. M. Jackson. Bell, 29. v. Geary. Grieve. Evans, Allen. 10; Coote. Weir, Dempsey Bray. 20, v. Matthews, Wilinot, Tudhope, Duncan. 32; Mander, Hesse!!. Vincent! Harvey. 37. v. Whitley, D. O'Leary, Ashton, F. Watson, 15. Epsom,—-Percentage fours: Jackson, Shine, Stehr, Richmond, 30. v. Flymi, Dnyson, Nash, Seed. 33;- Hill, Alfrey, Forbes, Purnrll, 21, y, Mackie, Mynott, Dumiiughain, J. Wallace. 17; GallaKher, J. 11. Hill. Moyle, Bruce, 20, v. Mc-Grath, Rolfe, Paterson, Broun, 22; Cerutty, Wells. Williams, Buchan, i'm&m

19, v. Morrison, Newman, Howard, Ramsay, 15; Ambuiy. Bailey, Gribble, Kissling, 33, v. J. Ambury, Hannan, Gouk, Wylie, 18; Bennett. Gillespie, Lamb, Parsons. 28, v. Coutts. Slater. Campbell. George, 21; Bicken, Fossey, Lawrence, Hooper, 27, v. McCullough. Smale, Nairn, Fisher, 10; Galloway, Goodison, Macfarlnno, 2-1, v. Hollis, Parkinson, Ley land, 15; Yearbury, Rabone, Kenner. 21, v. French, Maloney, Bockman, 13. West End.—Percentage fours: Rowe, J. W. I-lardv, Ilarkins, Neediiam, 17, v. Sandilands, Linder, Hill, llopwood, 11; W. Irwut, Wilson, Parkinson, Scott, 25, v. \oung, Cameron, Clarke, Kirk, 11; Wright, Adams, Drai'fin, liardley, 20, v. Detaney, Watson. Brown. Brookes, 15; C. Cat". Brum me 1, Price, ThomaSs, 20, v. Kinsey, Bayliss, irKham. W. Irvine, 18; Ameil, Jacobs, Skin>, nor, Eshelb.v, 25, v. N. Cato, Hudson, I'. WorsfoM, P aire, 8; C, Worsfold, J. Irwin, Stichbury, Matthews, 31, v. Newell. Collins, Plummer, Cooke, 10. Ponsonby.—Club fours: Marsick, Webster, Oates, McLcod. 25. v. Thomas, Clarke, Piper, Mclnnes, 18; Parkinson, Tray, I- reibcrg, Gilmore, 10, v. Mulliner, Mclvor, Lovett, Gritfiths, 10; Redpath, Meltzer, Cowpor, lv Jury, 25, v. Cossey, Fraser. Conway, Somers,' 15; Bennett, Harris, O'Connor, R. Rndjardson, 21, v. Andrews, Lockhead, Goldwater, Johnson, 18; Foster. Molloy, Campbell, Cox, 23, v. Paper, Moore, Galloway, Bryant, 20; Baxter. Casey, McKinstry, Best, 18. v. Boswell, Elleray, Crowe, L. Jury, 18; Fuge, Stewart. Stotter, Gibson, 27, v. R'c.hardson, Thompson, Peters, Somervul, 19; 1 ait, Swinton. Beattie, Fanch, 27, v. McAra, ISowbegin, Simpson, Ingall, 23. Mount Eden. —Percentage fours: C. Taylor, Moon. Bigelow, Purdy, 23, v. Deanland, i Henderson, Comes, Walker, 21; D. Smith, ! McMinn, Keid, l'earse. 21. v. Hough. Lane, Milieu, J. Baker, 19; Mullins. Chambers, F. Watson, Delamore, 25, v. Ashley, ItWalker, Almao, Miller. 19; llooton. bowke, \Y. Wilson, W. E. Taylor, 28, v. \atos, Thompson, Gatenby, J. C. Wilson, 13; Cave, Co.vie. L. L. Joll, Shirriff, 29, v. Holloway, Derrick, Spencer, J. Smith, I*2; Gago, looto, Stevens, Spurgess. 1!), v. Gordon, Jones, Kemp, Gillies, 10; Doull, Castall, Paisley, L Campbell. 22, v. Creighton, Lockhead, J. Sherriff, Gribble. 20; F. Taylor, Sergeant, Herron. C. C. Baker, 20, v. Gregson, Lea, Kendall, Julian, 11; Cowan. Bowler Davis. Hull, 21, v. Eales, ,1. T. Robinson, Forgie, Harland, 17; Ovens, Black, Surman, L. Joll, 27. v. Sininionds. Lockington. Morrison. L" nullay, ]3. Devonport.—Percentage fours: Kewish, Grinrod, Valentino, Roes-George, 30. v. Murphy, Jackman. E. N. Davies, Aitkon, 30; Tripp, McSkimming, Spicer, Layzell, 30, v. Robinson, Ansell, McDonald, I,owe, 11; McCallum, Newman, Lockley, Bruce, 23, v. Whitley, "Watson, Brooks, S. Wrigley, 14; Gerrard, Meikle. McLaren. Blackie., 17, v. Naughton. Minc.hin. Rush, Hamlin, 15; Maseman, Martin, T. Wrigley, Millar, 20, v. Curtayne, J. Davis. Newland, Doherty, 10; Lennan, Lotta. Coatts, Buchanan, 23, v. Waddell, Naylor, Ormiston. Melville. 1«; Wing, Allan, Ir.gham, Hessey, 23, v. Tamsh, Thornton, Palmer, Trevithick, 25. Gold stars: Heinold. Bell, Leather, Snoad, 20, v. Saussey,.Bolton, S. Morgan, J. Morgan, 10.

Balmoral. Percentage fours: Gentles, Reid, Dean, Gladstone. 29. v. Batey, Fleming. Esterman, W. H. Clarke. 27; K| n K, Nicholl, Munn. W. C. Franks, 2-1, v Hniklev, Tugbv, E. J. Goldsmith, Bush, lo; Barnes. Fisher. T. D. Anderson. Cannon, 20, v. Guthrie, Fort. Peterson. Chappell, 10; West, Reynolds, Sayers. Kelly, 20, v. t orem.in. Pollock, Sawyers, Clews, 1G; _ Scott, Warnes, Balderson, Winks, 30, v. Meltzer Prcscott, Blair, D. Richardson, 21; Bernard, C. F. Thompson, Davis, Dcnison, 23, v. Heasman, C B. Smith, G. Clark. Cartwnght. 15; Sweeney Preston, IT. Franks, Lloyd, 24, v. Cook,' Mahon, Ashb.v, Ramsey, 23; Stevens, 11. Smith, Lofley, McKeggie, 21, v. Carter, Arkle, Speir, H. R. Goldsmith, 10; Vercoe. James, floppy. Barber, 2!), v. Irowin, Keith, Truman, Layland, 14.

Mount Albert. —Percent;)do fours: Faithful, Stevens. Blomley, o, v. Salt, Beck, Lane, 12; A. Taylor, Dering Humphries. 20. v. Mclveich, Dunn, A. Bennett, L.

Takapuna. Percentagp fours: Hooker, Rnncimnn. Barton, Galbraith, 28, v. Morton, Weston, Loo, Collins, 13; Lloyd, Archibald. Price And ley 25. v. Kendick, Duddingr, McKelvie. Mills," 12; Pullar, Lorimer, Jury, Waterman, 23, v. Robin Thomas, Beale, Butler, 15; O'Neill. Howie, Wilcox, Dnnlop, 20. v. White Knight, Hale, Hunt, 12; lyackwell, Walters, Cameron, 22, v. Griffiths. Cameron, Cooke. 17; Pederson. Newson, Ross, 32. v. Reaks, Somerfield, Carr, 11. Millsboro. Champion pairs: Brand, Buckle, 22 v. Crawshaw. Jackson, 18; Wombwell, Kemp, 20, v. Broun, Thompson, 15. Onehunga.—Vice-presidents' fours: Skinner, Hardley, Robertson, Kennedy-Ross, 20, v. Sims, Hayes, Wigginton, Green, 24; Bucklev, Goode. Cross, Harlock, 21, v. Stephens, Wvnyard, Schnackenberg. Chapman, 13; Bell. R. Gatland. T. George, Welham, 10, v. Farnsworth, Robertson, Campbell. Keeling. 10; Stokes, Gray, Macklow. Tonkin, 21. v. Adams. Booth, Goslimr. L. Bray, 10; Turnbnll, Wilson, E. J. Gatland, G. 11. Bray. 31. v. Kirkwood, Gilmore. Wright, l\ealo, 1«. Waiuku. —President's fours: Armitage, Whiteside, Garland, Jones. Championship pairs: A. Arkle and Whiteside. A grade handicap pairs: H. M. Barriball and Garland. B grade handicap pairs: James and McDonald. Singles champion: A. Arkle. Firstyear singles champion: A. Jones. Otahuhu. —Percentage Fours: Ewan, Gardiner, Crawford, Sykes, 23, v. Passau. May, Williams, Pinhey, 17; Mcßennell, Taylor, Downey, 10, v. Whitmore, C. Nield, Ferguson, 10; Duffy, Thomson, Auld, 20, v. Marshall, W. Nield, Goodwin, 21; Lee, Quinlan. Harper, 25, v. Streeter, Gorrie, A. Nield. 24. Champion pairs: Williams, Tomes, 22, v. Parsons, Carson, IS; Loffley, Ecclesfield, 22, v. Flood, Todd, 18; Patton, Fearnley, 25, v. Parsons, Carson, 19; Rule, Murdoch, 22, v. Stansfield, Morton, 18. President's Handicap: Quinlan, 20, v. W. Nield, 15; Quinlan, 22, v. Sykes, 16; Murdoch, 27, v. Quinlan, 6; Carson, 25, v. Stansfield, IG. B singles: Bright, 21, v. Parsons, 19. Papatoetoe.—-Champion singles: Allanson. IS, v. Parker-Hill, 17; Simms, 16, v. Cairns. 15. FULTON-TONKIN CUP [from our own correspondent] TUAKAU, Sunday The Tuakau Bowling Club won tho FultonTonkin Cup from Auckland, which has held the trophy for some years, in a match played at Tuakau yesterday. Tuakau gained 00 points and Buckland 74. The gnmcs resulted as follows, Tuakau names being mentioned first.—J. Pirrctt, 18, v. Steele, 23; Robb, 29, v. Hendry, 7; C. Smced, 29, v. Jamieson. 11; Bagnall, 14, v. Hewitt, 33. HUNTLY CLUB [from our own correspondent] HUNTLY, Sunday Club fours were played by members of the Huntly Bowling Club yesterday. Following aro the results:—Gardner, Bryant, Clinch, Brown. 20, v. Healey, Livesey, Avery, 19; Cox, Joseph Weaver, E. Smith, 12, v. Jack Weaver, G. Green, Fairhurst, 25; G. Smith, Kinson, A.' Berry, S. v. Armour, J. Weaver, A. Shead 27. ONEHUNGA CLUB'S TOURNEY The following skips have entered teams for the Onehunga Bowling Club's April tournament, commencing at 0 a.m. to-morrow: — Duncan (Remuera), Lancaster, de Launay, Little, Lett (Carlton), Kirk (Rawhiti). Scott, Mcintosh (Grey Lynn), Howard, Parsons (Epsom), Rolf (Ponsonby), Holiier (Mangcre), McKcggie (Balmoral), Avcy, McMahon, Noriis (St. Holicrs), Sykes (Otahuhu), Taplin (Transport), Mason (Mount Albert), Delamore (Mount Eden), Hefherintfton (Auckland), Livingstone, Gosling (Onehunga).

JACOB WRIGHT CUP [PROM OUil OWN COJIRKSrOXDENT] HAMILTON, Sunday The final stages or the Jacob Wright Cup singles competition for Hamilton players were reached yesterday. In the semi-finals C. G. Speight (Claudelands), 18, beat J. Gamhlo (Hamilton), 17, and G. B. Evans (Hamilton), 1«>, beat W. Aitken (Hamilton), 17. In the final, Evans, the holder, boat Speight by 20 points to 12. HIKURANGI CLUB [ntOM. OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] WHANGAREI, Sunday The post-sectional and final matches in the Hikurangi Bowling Club's annual fullrink tournament, which were interrupted at Easter through rain, were completed at Hikurangi yesterday afternoon. The final was won bv Atkinson, McDonald, McKay. Westwell (Hikurangi), who defeated' Holland, Grant, E. George, W. Williams (Portland), by 20 points to 13 points. Westwell also won the Whangarei Bowling Club's annual full-rink tournament in January. Following wore the results:—Williams, 15, v. A. Steele, 2; Westwell, 10, v. Robinson. !); Graham, a bye. Semi-final: Williams, 32, v. Graham, 10. Final: Westwell, 20, v. Williams. 13. SWAN CUP MATCH [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] WHANGAREI, Sunday After a keenly-contested game the Portland Bowling Club's representatives, S. Williams, A. Whitham, J. Ferguson and F. Cox were successful in their challenge for the Swan Clip against T. Nobcs, 11. Wilson. T. H. Stewart, and (». Wilding, representing the holders, the Whangarei Bowling Club. The game was won l/y Portland by 23 points to 39. The match was played on the Whangarei Club's green in fine weather, although the green was heavy after heavy rain. THAMES CLUB [K ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] '1 riAMES, Sunday In the memorial badges bowling challenge the holders, Wells. Billing, Taylor, Gordon, 26, beat .E. Strange, Ayre, Cartwright, H. Cordes, 6.