BOWLING

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10210, 21 February 1919, Page 9

BOWLING

CHAMPION OFCHAMPIONS o WON BY THE EASTBOURNE REPRESENTATIVE. At Hataitai green yesterday afternoon, tho final for the champion of champions singles was decided between Mayer, of Eastbourne, and Raven, of the Lyall Bay Club. Each year, what are known as -champion of champions" games axe played under the auspices of WelhngC Bowling Centre. Most clubs during <he towliM . season nave comprtitiSns among tSeir members .to decide who shall have the honour j» having their names placed on tne honours board. The competitions are divided into three sections— singles, pairs and full rinks-and the winners of these sections are declare to .be the champions of their respective clubs for the season. These champions then meet, and the victors are styled "champion of champions. I he ''singles" competition was concluded yesterday, and was again won by Mr H Meyer, of the Eastbourne Bowbng Club. The particulars of the games played are as follow: FIRST ROUND. Munro (Thorndon), 22; Chishoim (Hataitai), 14. . • . Munro played a solid game throughout while Chishoim's principal fault was his failure in his Arm and last shots ' ,„ _, -, ~„ Cooper (Karori), 16; Edwards (Island Bay), IK. This game proved a very even one. Edwards secured the advantage at the start, and had a lead of six points at the conclusion of tho seventh head. Cooper then commenced to pull up, and the score was equal at the conclusion of the ISth head. First one and chen the other gained the advantage till the twentieth head, when Caoper got two counters near the jack, which were not disturbed, ana as the last head was only productive of a single to Edwards, he lost by a point. SECOND ROUND. Walton (Petone), 21; Orr (Johnsonville), 20- , There was little to choose between these players, consequently a strenuous struggle took place for mastery. Neither player could get far away from the other, and finally an extra head had -to be played. Orr lay 3, and his chances of success looked rosy until Walton drew the shot and won the game with his last bowl. Mayer (Eastbourne), 18; Cooper (Karori), 16. ■ This looked to be Cooper's game when the last head was being played. He was one up, and was lying several shots when Mayer, with his final bowl, carried !'Kitty" into the ditch, secured three counters, and the match, by two pointß. Nicholson (Lower Hutt), 15; Fossette (Victoria), 14. A keen contest took place between these players, Fossette was a "nose" in front until the thirteenth head, when his opponent scored three, but he did not hold the advantage long. Fossette required two to win on the last head, but was only able to score a single, and the game went to the Hutt representative. Munro (Thorndon), 22; Harrison (Upper* Hutt), 10. Harrison was outclassed in • ship by the local player, but stuck manfully to his task. Ho got within two points of Munro on the thirteenth head, but his opponent went away again, and won by six points, i Duguid (Kelburn), 20; Spinks (Wellington), 15. Sievewright was successful in the i singles competition of the Wellington Club, but as he is away from the city, his place was taken by Spinks, the runner-up. The game was a closely-contested one, and each player lmd filteen points to his credit at the '.onclusion of the eighteenth head. Dugui 1 got four shots homo in the nest and one in the twentieth, and Spinks, being unable to win or tie on tho final head, it was not played. Bvackenridge, senior (Newtown), won by default from KhandallahNorth (Seatoun) won by default from Otaki. The Te Hiwi Club, after the draw had been announced, signified their intention of not taking part in any of tho oempotitions, and consequently Raven (Lyall Bay), who was drawn to play the To Hiwi representative, won by default. THIRD ROUND. Raven (Lyall Bay), 20; Nicholson (Lower Hutt), 14. The Lyall Bay representative led from tho second head to the conclusion of the game. As regards play, there was little, if any, difference between the actual bowling ability of either player, but in generalship Raven was far ahead of Nicholson, and his success, according to bowlers who were present, was due to that fact. Duguid (Kelburn), 26; Walton (Petone), 12. In this game Walton led at the start and had an advantage of five points when the eighth head was being played. From then onwards Duguid, who bowled exceedingly well, never looked back, scoring 17 in eight "heads to [his opponent's 3. North (Soatoun), 15; Munro (Thorndon), 14. Munro, who had played a good, consistent game, and had used excellent judgment in his previous games, went down to North after a creditablo struggle. As ' tho game neared the conclusion, it looked as if Munro would secured his third win, but by obtaining two points in the twentieth head, North came within striking distance, and in tho twenty-first he notohed the necessary brace of points which gave him the victory of the narrowest margins. Mayer (Eastbourne), 20; BrackenridgOj senior (Newtown), 15. This was a game botweon pupil and teacher, and on the day the pupil proved his superiority. Brackenridge, whoso eyesight is not as powerful as it was a few soasons ago, had difficulty in finding the strength of tho green, whereas Mayer was right on tho "job," And won comfortably. Mayer (Eastbourne), 17; Duiruid (Kelburne), 13. Tho first head was productivo ot threo points to Mayer, and ho led practically by that number of points throughout tho game. On two occasions Duguid got within two points of his adversary, but lost ground in tho subsequent heads. Raven (Lyall Bay), 25; North (Seatoun), 16. At tho start of the game iNojrth

[made the. pace, but &9 it progressed Haven overhauled him, and when he obtained the lead ho galloped to the conclusion. THE FINAX,. Mayer (Eastbourne), 25; Raven (Lyall'Bay), 13'. As a general rulo the final games in bowling competitions do not produce a very high standard of bowling, but yesterday's contest, as far as the exhibition that was given by Mayer was concerned, was an exception. The groon, although damp, played truo, and there was a wide "draw" on either hand. Mayer was first to open his scoring account, and while Raven played creditable bowls, he never had a "look in." "The representative from across the harbour found the green to a nicety, and his bowls hugged "Kitty" every successive head. Raven tried firm and fast shots, but each time he displaced a "counter," Mayer put another in its place. The further the game progressed, the further Mayer forged ahead, and Raven abandoned all hope at the conclusion of the seventeenth head. VISITING BOWLERS. Teams representing tho Nelson and Marlborough Bowling Centre commence a series of games to-day against representatives of the city and suburban clubs. Tho following is the itinerary of the games::— THIS MORNING. Combined representation against Wellington, commencing at 9.3 U o'clock. AFTERNOON PLAY. Maitai against Thorndon, on Thorndon green. Nelson against Hutt, on lower Hutt green. Blenheim against Victoria, op Victoria green. Picton and Riversdale against rotone, on Petone green. Wakefield against Newtown, on Newtown green. ' SATURDAY'S FIXTURE.On Saturday the visitors we to play against rinks representing the Wellington Centre, on Wellington green. Play will commence at V.'dM o'clock in the morning. This evening the visiting teams are to be entertained by the Wellington bowlers at a smoke concert in the Wellington Club's,pavilion. The musical portion of the programme has been arranged by Mr E. J. Hill. PUBLIC SERVICE TOURNAMENT. After several unavoidable postponement, the annual tournament of the bowlers of (the Public Service was held yesterday on the Thorndon and Wellington greens. The weather was not too favourable in the morning, but luckily only a slight sprinkle of rain was experienced at intervals and no delay was occasioned thereby. There was a fair attendance of the public, amongst whom were many bowling enthusiasts who watched with interest the exciting contests that took place. Lady friendß of tho players were also interested spectators, and at the Thorndon green Mesdames Munro and Ronaldson assisted an providing an enjoyable afternoon tea, whilst suitable arrangements were also made at the Wellington green. As president of the tournament Colonel Collins,. C.M.G., 1.5.0., was a host in Mms«lf. The honorary secretary, Mr W. R. Jourdain, worked hard to make n success of the tourney, and Mr G. Scott had charge of the sections playing on the Wellington green. Both greens played true, and the results of the games were:— On Thorndon Green. First Section.—lnternal Affairs beat Andit bv 15 to 11, Lands and Valuation beat Public Works by 22 to 16, Internal Affairs beat Public Works by 15 to 10, Lands beat Audit by 26 to 4, Internal Affairs beat Lands by 19 to 5, Andit beat Publio Works by 21 to 15. Socond Section.—Railways beat Public Trust by 16 to 6, Ordnan<» beat Legislative by 18 to 17, both teams tying on tho 16th head, and in an oxcitinsr extra head Ordnance's skip drove and taking the jack away from two of the onemv's bowls, scored one instead; Railways "beat Ordnance by 19 to 8, Public Trust beat Legislative by 21 to, 8, Ordnance beat Public Trust by 17 to .11, Railways beat Legislative after an extremely close finish. In the 16th head thoy were 9 to their opponents' 13 and managed to score 4, thereby tying. In the extra head Railways scored 2, and thus qualified as winners of tho section. Results.

ON WELLINGTON GREEN. Third Section.—Treasury beat Immigration and Munitions by 18 to 15, Education beat Justice by 23 to 10, Immigration beat Justice by 14 to 7, Education beat Treasury by 15 to 14, the teams having tied on the lflth head; Justice beat Troousury by 17 to 12, and Education boat Immigration by 23 to 17. Fourth Seotion.—Printing beat Insurance by 18 to 15, Post and Telegrapn beat Labour by 16 to 14, Printing beat Labour by 18 to 14, Post and" Telegraph beat In-1 uurance by 16 to 12. Labour beat Insur-, anoo bv 18 to 14, Post and Telegraph beat Printing by 16 to 11. Results. . 1 Wins. Losses, j

SEMI-FINALS. The semi-finals were fought out by the following teams:— ' Railways—J. B. Widdop, C. Batten, Chitty, D. Munro (a), played Internal Affairs—C. G. Hodgkins, J. A. Thomson, Compton, J. W. Kinniburgh ,(s), on Thorndon green, and Education —A. 8011. J. Caughloy. T. R. Creaswell, J. Porteous (s), played Post and Telograph—R. W. Porter, C. H. Nioholls, F. T. Johnson, A. T. Markmann (») on Wellington green. Tho contest betweon Railways and Intoral Affairs proved a hard struggle for mastery. At the conclusion of the 7(;h head each team, had scored oiglit points. Internal Affairs then forgod ahead, and on the faurteenth head were 18 to lheir opponents 13. The lead was not reduced until the 18th head, when Railways took charge of the scoro-card and drew level with Internal Affairs on tho 20th head. The final head ended in favour of Raildays, who scored two points and won the game by 23 to .21, Post and Telegraph led from Etiuoatlon

at tho start, end for a while the play was of an even nature. Education then obtained the lead by a point, and eventually won by 21 to 18. Tho final will be played between the Education and Railway teams on a date to bo decided upon. WELLINGTON CLUB. . Tho following will represent the rv Wellington Club'in a friendly match against Ndlsoa land ..• ■ rlborough to-morrow.— Campbell, Vr.!, v a, Dixon, Toaker (s); R. Roberts, ilartvn. Skinner, Frost (a); O'Sullivan. Williams, James, Jackman (e); W. H. Smith, Remington, Ledger, Thompson (s)s A. Allen, Russell, H. G. Smith, Churchward (s); J. W. Brown. Whelan, Witt, Gooder (s); Fauvel, Lid■Vle. Wylie. Magnus (s); W. H. Bennett, F. Marshall, Spinks, Bollinger (s). Wellington v, Newtown.—At Home: M. Caw, C. Bush. W. Waddel, E. Moult (s); Kinnear. F. Marshall. Liddle, H. G. Smith (s); S. Campbell. S. S. Williams, Lines, Sievwrhsht (s)v A, i. Bennett. Phelps, Peterson. Hamilton (s). Away: W. 11. Bennett. Bridge, Blundell, Berry (s)s O'Sullivan. Geddls. Sir E. O. Gibbos BD B. Allen (si: M. J. B'lrd, Koesing, Norton, James (s): Mapplebeck. J. W. j Brown, Dixon, Jackman (s). Wellington v. Karori.—Awav: Simpson, Fauvel. Fowl or. J. O. Webb (a); lOoltmnm, BjeUiwoll, Longmore, Bary (si; Faulknor. Rocho. Gilby, Remington (s). . JOHNSONVILLE v. KHANDALLAH. Tho following players will represent the Johnsonvillo Club at Khandallah:— Angell. R. Mills. Smyth, Thompson (s); Skinner, W. Mills. V. A. Mills, Styles (s)j Moore. Jacobs. Robertson, Turner (b): O'Neill. Bould. Harrap, Bethuno (s). Emergencies: Ford and MoDavitt. SEATOUN CLUB. Soatoun members selected for tho pennant match, Wellington v. Seatoun, on Saturday, aro: —Away: Palmar, H. MoFarlnne. North,,Green (s); homo: Heath, Mason, McCjmo, Paul (s).

"Wins. Losses ... 3 0 Lands and Valuation . Ordnanoe Public Trust .... ... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ,., 1 ... 0 ... 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3

.. 3 0 Post and Tolegrapb. .... .. 3 0 .. 2 J .. 1 2 .. 1 ■A .. 1 2 .. 1 2 .. 0 3