BILLIARDS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8750, 4 June 1914, Page 8

BILLIARDS

ALCOCK’S "DINER" HANDICAP.

Considering the inclement weather there was a pood gathering of spectators at the showrooms of Alcoclc and C or.. Ltd., last night, to witness the progress of tie toiinwmmt. ■A. H. Cockayne boat H. H. Porter in the semi-final of tho B grouo by 95 points. 8..-W. Bnrd beat A. Longman* with 64 points to spare- G. W Collins beat G. Hemmingway bv 30 points. ' ■ . , , A most interesting game took place between W. N. Tucker and W. Fraser. The foimor conceded hie opponent 120 in 375 and hod matters all his own way. winning by 86 points. Tucker really played spectacular billiards, receiving great applause for many difficult cushion cannons "whan to score seemed impossible. His breaks were 66, 44. 43. 33, 31, 31 and 32 unfinished. Tho games for to-morrow are as folJcfWs s—■Semi-finals T A group, E. \V. Burd v. E. N. Kelmaii; B S. Gribblo v . Play is to commence at 7.30 n-m. The finalo.of both groups will he played on Monday next. Messrs Alcoek and Co.. Ltd., are providing extra seating accommodation, and the enp, together with the other trophies, will be presented at tho finish of the play.