BOWLING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 439, 3 December 1930, Page 4

BOWLING

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"THE SKIP.”)

St. John’s Club News

Shield matches.—The St. John’s Bowling Club were successful in their shield matches against Gonville and Wanganui West, winning ail matches on the aggregate. They had a narrow “squeak ' in the Willis Shield match with Gonville, one rink getting a good “hiding ’’ but luckily fur the club a defeat by two points more was administered by another of the holders’ rinks and they won by 4 points. Gonville s sporting action in putting four rinks iu for the Senior Shield instead of the minimum two set by the Centre, no doubt, weakened their change of a win. A Busy Green. —The greens were set out. with seven rinks on each on Saturday, but an extra rink had to be squeezed in to accommodate all the players. The weather was lovely and the greens running faster than players have been used to, giving a foretaste of the pleasures in store lor lovers of keen greens.

Keesing Cup Changes Hands.—Wanganui were represented by a strong rink and they were successful in winning the Keesing Cup after a great struggle. Congratulations to Skip Loudon and his rink. Lancaster’s luck was out when he turned an enemy bowl iu for shot, but it must not be forgotten that London had another bowl to play and a good track to draw through. Hum Cup retained. —“Dick” Benefield and his merry men managed tu keep the Gonville rink, skipped by Corby, at bay, winning by a nice margin. Wanganui East will have played for the Cup before this is in print. Bannerette. —This trophy for first and second year players, skipped by a club “three,” continues to bring out the talent, the game played by the challengers, Wanganui, and St. John's again being of a high standard. St. John’s just managed to retain the trophy. Wanganui East are the next on the list and the game will be played to-day (Wednesday). Club Competitions. —The draw for the fourth round is now posted. Games must be played by December 10, so as to enable another draw to be made and played before the holiday seasun starts. The A and B pairs, A and B singles, aud the handicap singles are the games in question. Wanganui East Club.

At the Wanganui East green on Saturday members enjoyed one of the best days that they have had this season. The green was in great order and tho surroundings are splendid. Energetic members of the ‘club pay weekly visits to the green to tidy up, and the result of their work is much appreciated. Challenges have been entered by Wanganui East for the Keesing Cup and the Junior Bannerette, which will be played on dates to be fixed later. Rapamui Club News.

The season’s activities at the Rapanui Club’s green were advanced a further stage on Saturday with the first round of the pairs competition, and it is pleasing to see these signs of activity where during the past month or so the bad weather has caused frequent interruptions to play. Members could well continue to show keen support of the club competitions. The green is in excellent condition -and much care has been bestowed upon it. At Gonville Green.

Senior and Willis Shield games were played on the Gonville green on Saturday, St. John’s being winners in both cases. Next week-end Wanganui will be the visitors and teams will bo published in to-morrow’s issue.

A start is to be made to-night with the evening full rink competition. Those interested arc asked to be on the green early in order to enable a start to he made at 6 p.m.

Attention is drawn to the fa’et that the closing date of the third round oi tho singles is Saturday, December 6.

Wanganui Club News. Tho Wanganui Club was successful last week in winning the Keesing Cup from St. John’s, and to-morrow afternoon they will defend it against a challenge from Wanganui East. New members on tho Wanganui green have been showing great promise and several have already been selected for representative play. A team from the Wanganui Club played for the Bannerette against St. John’s, aud only failed by tho narrow margin of ono point after a good exhibition bv both rinks.

,The indisposition of the club’s secretary, Mr A. Crawford, has kept him away from the green for a few days. Members will be pleased to see him back again.

How to Become a Popular Bowler. A bowling enthusiast has sent to “Measurer,” of the Dunedin Star, the following hints on how to become a popular bowler, and a perusal of them shows that all tho popular bowlers are not in Wanganui:— Be generous with your advice, especially to the old members. They generally need more “pep.” Always lot your skipper know what you’re doing. For instance, if your wood finishes near tho next rink tell him you took too much grass; if in the gutter, you were too strong; while if you are a few yards short, don’t forget to mention that you took too much off. These remarks should always be made in a loud voice, as possibly your skip may be deaf. Anyhow, it shows tho other players you know all about the game. yhow you arc interested in the game by standing as close to kitty as possible. Third man will enjoy this. A little attention to the above should soon see you in the four-rink team. Should you not be chosen, adopt a supercilious attitude towards the sec - tors. The--.' ar' - v old fossils who don’t, know their job. Don i . ...at the club is run by a cliqin. Don’t notify the secretary if you can’t come to a match. Don’t be early. Stand on your dignity. Don’t think of coming if the weather doesn’t suit. you. Don’t pay your subscription until long overdue.