BOWLING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23334, 28 October 1937, Page 4

BOWLING

By Jack

SEASON'S FIXTURES December 25. 27, and 28. —Christmas Pairs Tournament. December 30, 31, January 2 and 3. Southland Centre's tournament. January 10. —New Zealand Championship tournament (opening day). February 12.—South Otago Rink tournament. Elderly Bowlers' Day. February Championship final. March s.—Otago v. Southland, at Invercargill. March lO.—Otago v. Canterbury (Red path Shield). March 12-14.—Singles Champion of Champions. March 19.—Adess Shield Rink Championship (first day). Leads and Seconds tourney (first day). April 2.—Club Day. Ap'ril 14-19.—Easter tournament. North . Otago tournament. The Dunedin Centre's booklet containing a list of the season's fixtures is now out of the printer's hands and the manner in which the season's activities have been set out reflects the highest credit on the compilers. The tables giving the Saturday interclub games have been set out in a much simpler form and members of clubs can acquire at a glance information concerning any games in which they are interested. The first round of the competition will be played on Saturday, and the final and twelfth round is set down for February 26. 1938 INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP The bowling season will be commenced in earnest on Saturday afternoon, when a start will be made with the interclub championship games. Altogether 12 rounds will be played. Saturday's draw is as follows: Green Island v. Roslyn (two sections), Logan Park v. Opoho (two sections). Port Chalmers v. Tainui (two sections), Taieri \ v. West Harbour (one section). Balmacewen v. Roslyn 'two sections) Kaikorai v. Logan Park (one section), Tainui v. St. Clair (two sections), Kaikorai v. Roslyn (three sections), Otago v. West Harbour (three sections) Kai tuna v. Leith (four sections), Kaituna v. Outram (one section), North-East Valley v. Mornington (four sections), North-East Valley v. Portobello (one section), Anderson's Bay v. Caledonian (four sections). Balmacewen v Caversham (four sections) Dunedin v St. Kilda (six sections). Caledonian v. Brighton (one section), Caversham v. Fairfield (one section). The games will be commenced each Saturday at 2.15 p.m. In past years 2.30 p.m. was the starting hour. FOUR-RINK CHAMPIONSHIP The Four-rink Championship has attracted entries from 19 clubs, and as usual has been divided into two sections. Section A will consist of 10 clubs and section B nine. Nine rounds will be played, and round one must be completed in the week ending on November 27. The ninth round will be played during the week ending February 19, and the final will be played on February 28, the'game commencing at 4 p.m. The only alteration in the : conditions governing this competition is 'hat in the event of a tie the whole eight rinks will play an extra head, not the last two rinks to finish as was formerly the case. OPENING OF GREENS With the opening of four greensAnderson's Bay, Otago, Kaituna and Outram—all the greens in the Dunedin Centre, with one exception, have 'now commenced operations for the season. The remaining club, Portobello will celebrate its opening on Saturday prior to the commencement of the interclub games, and will then proceed to receive its baptism in competition play. ANDERSON'S HAY BOWLING CLUB Over 200 visitors and members were present at the Anderson's Bay Club's green opening. The president (Mr Peter Bell), in his opening remarks, referred to the loss the club had suffered by the death of two of its members—the Rev. F. Foote and Mr James Waddell—and asked those present to observe a moment of silence in resnect to the memories of the deceased members. The president extended a cordial welcome to visitors and members, and, in commenting on the excellent state of the green, he commended the services of the green supervisor L.lr W. McKenzie) and the greenkeepei (Mr C. Stubley). A special word of thanks was due to the ladies' section of the club for its invaluable services Miss Crow (president of the ladies section) also extended a hearty welcome to those present, and trusted members would have an enjoyable season. On behalf of the Dunedin Bowl ing Centre. Mr Forster wished the members of the club a happy and successful season. After Mrs Bell had thrown up the kitty and Miss Crow had drawn a toucher with the first bowl of the season, visitors and members took part in an enjoyable afternoon's play.

TAINUI VISITS SEACLIFF Three rinks from Tainui visited the Seacliff Club on Labour Day. when two games were played—one in the afternoon and the other in the early evening. The visitors were cordially received, and thoroughly enjoyed the games and the hospitality of their hosts. The green was in perfect condition, but the north-east wind prevailing made playing rather tricky Nevertheless some close finishes were in evidence, the result of the two games being six points in favour of Seacliff. At the conclusion of play Mr S A. Wood, president of Tainui Club, conveyed the thanks and appreciation of members for the invitation, and congratulated Mr J. Law on the condition of the green. A wish was expressed by Seacliff players that the match be made an annual one, and an open invitation was "iven for clubs to send out two or three rinks at any time during the season when they would be assured of a cordial reception. TO ALL BOWLERS Players are asked to note particularly the following alterations and additions to the Laws of the Game. The Council of the New Zealand Bowling Association decided at its annual meeting, on July 7, 1937, that the N.Z.B.A. 1932 and stamp of subsequent years are the only New Zealand test stamps now recognised. The Mat—(l4) A player having delivered his bowl, must not follow it further than twenty feet from the mat or encroach on the adjacent rinks. Bowls.—(18b) Bowls approved; Accurite, Ayrite, Barnett Glass, Bussey Poloid, Bussey Waverley, DunlopHard Rubber or Vulcanite, Excellite, Henselite, Jacques New Composition Bowl, Lignum Vitas, Lawrie's or Approved Lignum Vitae Weighted, Lawrie's Compound Rolphite, Taylor's Lignoid Composition, Thistle Md|ilded Edinite and Akwright. . . 26. All bowls must bear a distinctive mark of similar design permanently engraved, apart from a number, on both discs of each bowl. Bowls which are in use and which bear a distinctive mark on the large disc and a number on the small disc will be sufficiently marked to comply with the regulations if the numbered disc is permanently engraved with the owner's initials, or with a design similar to that on the large disc Rules and Regulations Governing Markers.—Clause 7 This clause was deleted. The clause read as follows: "After each bowl is played, indicate to the player in question by the usual signs known among bowlers how many shots he is up or down, indicating in the popular manner if in doubt. To avoid confusion, only give the the player who is then on the mat." Bowls.—(18c) Bowl testers shall not stamp any bowl which has not first been approved by the council. Such approval in every case must have been received in writing from the secretary of the association. 20. Note.—The N.Z.B.A. 1932 and stamp of subsequent years are the only New Zealand test stamps recognised. Throwing the Jack. —41. In all heads the jack must be thrown from a nosiI tion'on the mat. | Challenging 80w15.—92. In any tour--1 nament or competition held by the As-

sociation, or by a centre or club, any player, centre or club official, executive officer, or member of council may challenge a bowl or bowls being played on the ground that such bowl or bowls do not comply with the laws of the ga Time Limit (as altered July, 1935). At the conclusion of the time limit a bell shall be rung, and play shall cease. Provided, however, that if the jack has been thrown before the bell rings, the head shall be considered as started; if however, the player fails to throw the jack correctly, the privilege of replacing the mat shall revert to the opposing player who shall then throw the jack; but under no other circumstances shall the jack be thrown or rethrown after the bell has rung, except in the event of it becoming necessary to decide a tie. UNOFFICIAL BRITISH TEAM Of the 16 players who will represent the "Unofficial British Team in the ABC—Empire Games in Sydney, 10 will come from England, four from Ireland, and one each from Scotland and Wales. THE POSITION IN ENGLAND The English Bowling Association may have its own national headquarters and greens if present discussions in bowling circles bear fruit (says the London office of the Sydney Referee) There is a feeling among the old timers that there is a danger ot the game going professional. As bowling is overwhelmingly a poor man's game many feel that if it did go professional, it would rob the sport of its interest On the other hand, it is argued thai many of the bowling clubs are merely institutions run by the brewers, and that the chief interest in them is not the greens, but the bars. This is true in the North of England, where the brewers set up clubs provide greens and a bar It is only fair to say that such places are not allowed membership in the English Bowling Association, who have resolutely refused to give any fixtures to any greens under suspect of being the property of a private individual or a brewing concern The only way to prevent the game being professionalised is for the English Bowling Association to have its own greens and premises, and probably before another season is passed this will be done.