BOWLS

Southland Times, Issue 21002, 7 February 1930, Page 5

BOWLS

WESTERN DISTRICT DOUBLES’ COMPETITION. HONOURS WON BY NORTH END REPRESENTATIVES. (From Our Correspondent.) Bowlers had a field day at Riverton on Wednesday, when the Western District Doubles’ Competition, which had been previously postponed on account of unfavourable weather, was completed under ideal conditions, a light breeze from the eastward tempering the warm rays of the sun, and a delightful day resulted. The entries were large, most of the districts sending representatives, while the Invercargill clubs were also to the fore. Gore failed to put in an appearance, and the vacancies were filled by visitors and local players. The contest was witnessed by a large number of enthusiasts, and as the day progressed the number was considerably angumented by visitors from the Eastern District, that locality holding its annual school excursion the same day. Both greens were in excellent condition, while the fine display of blooms greatly enhanced the grounds, the whole presenting a very pleasing picture. Complimentary remarks were heard from visitors, one commenting on the fact that Riverton could support two clubs, while other centres, with large populations were experiencing difficulty in keeping the same number going. The management on the Aparima green was all that could be desired ;; the results were promptly posted, while the superintendent was always at his post, and ever ready to render any necessary information. On the south green, however, the official attempted a difficult task by taking part in the games and also endeavouring to conduct the arrangements, and after the second round he found it necessary to retire from play, the vacancy being willingly filled by a visiting bowler. At future gatherings it is to be hoped the executive will appoint an official whose sole duties will be attention to the scoring board, and who will be available throughout the contest to supply all necessary information asked for by bowlers and others interested in the game. At the close of the play it was found that Mills and Scandrett, and Pryde and Shaw were equal with four games each, and in the play off of seven heads, the first named defeated their opponents by the small margin of one. In the evening the final was played on the south green in the presence of a large number of interested spectators, between Aparima and North End. Hill and his partner commenced well, and at the 16th head was leading by eight, but the light began to wane. At the 19th head honours were even —19 all; Scandrett was two up at the 20th, and Hill evened matters at the 21st. head. This necessitated an extra head being played, and the services of an oil lamp had to be requisitioned owing to the failing light. Scandrett drew the shot, making him 22 to Hill’s 21. During the tournament refreshments were provided, Mesdames. Crawford and Hayles being in charge of Aparima green, while Riverton was run by a member of the club. Following are the results of the day’s play:— RIVERTON GREEN. First Round. Alex. Evans and S. Hall (Riverton) 12 v. Hall and King (filling a vacancy) 4. C. A. Caigon and W. S. Hunter (Aparima) 8, v. Broad and T. F. McDonald (Waihopai), 6. Clark and Watt (Winton) 9, v. Frobarth and H. Donald (Te Rangi), 16. A. Hamilton and E. J. Stevens (Riverton) 10 v. Scott and Donald (Te Rangi), 9. Mackenzie and Donaldson (Waihopai) 7 v. T. R. Pryde and Shaw (Te Rangi), 15. Mills and Scandrett (Northend) 14, v. Alexander and Instone (Riverton), 5. Hill and Scatter (Otautau) 20, v. T. Birch and R. Birch (Riverton), 7. Spencer and Philp (Aparima) 20 v. Mears and Marshall (Nightcaps) 7. Second Round. Evans and Hall 9 v. Hamilton and Stevens 14. Caigou and Hunter 13 v. Clark and Watt 12. Hall and King 18 v. Scott and W. Donald 14. Broad and McDonald 10 v. Frobarth and H. Donald 16. Mackenzie and Donaldson 12 v. Spencer and Philp 11. Mills and Scandrett 19 v. Hill and Scatter 8. Pryde and Shaw 17 v. Mears and Marshall 16. Alexander and Instone 7 v. T. Birch and R. Birch 14. Third Round. Evans and Hall 17 v. Clark and Watt 12. Caigou and Hunter 21 v. Hamilton and Stevens 4. Hall and King 17 v. Frobarth and Donald 7. Broad and McDonald 12 v. Scott and W. Donald 20. McKenzie and Donaldson 17 v. Hill and Scatter 20. Mills and Scandrett 18 v. Spencer and Philp 15. Pryde and Shaw 25 v. T. Birch and R. Birch 4. Alexander and Instone 14 v. Mears and Marshall 13. Fourth Round. Clark and Watt 12 v. Scott and Donald 11. Caigou and Hunter 3 v. Frobarth and Donald 17. Hall and King 7 v. Hamilton and Stevens 13. Evans and Hall 8 v. Broad and McDonald 12. Hill and Scatter 9 v. Mears and Marshall 18. Mills and Scandrett 16 v. T. Birch and R. Birch 10. Pryde and Shaw 21 v. Spencer and Philp 5. Mackenzie and Donaldson 16 v. Alexander and Instone 8. Green Winners. Mills and Scandrett 6 v. Pryde and Shaw APARIMA GREEN. First Round. Robertson and Hill Aparima) 14 v. Curtis and McKelnick (Northend) 11. Fordyce and Scobie (Riverton) 11 V. Joyce and Eccleton (Aparima) 18. Imlay and Nicholson (Waihopai) v. Kingsland and Dyke (Southland), 15. Webb and Willett (Riverton) 18 v. Oughtorv and Tapper (Waihopai) 9. Ashley and Forsyth (Riverton) 15 v. Lumsden and Walker (Otatitau) 22. Cosgriff and Crawford (Invercargill) 13 v. Batchelor and Kissell (Te Rangi) 17. Thomson and Scatter a bye. Second Round. Cosgriff and Crawford 8 v. Imlay and Nicholson 26. Ashley and Forsyth 16 v. Oughton and Tapper 8. Batcheler and Kissell 18 v. Kingsland and Dyke 12. Lumsden and Walker 2 v. Joyce and Eccleton 20. Curtis and McKelnick 15 v. Thomson and Scatter 13. Fordyce and Scobie 16 v. Webb and WilJett 13. Robertson and Hill a bye. Third Round. Cosgriff and Crawford 15 v. Oughton and Tapper 19. Ashley and Forsyth 8 v. Imlay and Nicolson 19. Batcheler and Kissell 10 v. Thomson and Scatter 15. Kingsland and Dyke 14 v. Lumsden and Walker 18. Joyce and Eccleton 21 v. Curtis and McKelnick 6. Robertson ■ and Hill 14 v. Fordyce and Scobie 8. Webb and Willett a bye. Fourth Round. Oughton and Tapper 14 v. Kingsland _and Dyke 16. H

Ashley and Forsyth 8 v. Robertson and Hill 18. Batcheler and Kissell 13 v. Imlay and Nicholson 17. Joyce and Eccleton 14 v. Webb and Willett 7. Thomson and Seatter 16 v. Fordyce and Scobie 15. Cosgriff and Crawford 15 v. Lumsden and Walker 9. Curtis and McKelnick a bye. Green Wirmers. Robertson and Hill 7 v. Joyce and Eccleton 1. Final. Robertson and Hill (Aparima) 21 v. Mills and Scandrett (Northend), 22.