BOWLING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 279, 25 November 1931, Page 4

BOWLING

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The weather on Saturday was not such as to find favour with Wanganui bowlers, who perhaps were thus made to appreciate the fine weather which they had enjoyed earlier in the season. Stiii. the rain held off for the greater part of tho afternoon, while the down pour in the morning is sure to have a most beneficial effect on the v.f.ious greens. With the Wanganui Centre "s holiday tournament in view, bowlers are keen on keeping fit and are getting in plenty of practice, while the centre competitions are also claiming such of their time as is not occupied with cluo games. St. John’s Club. benior and Willis Shield matches were played by St. John’s with Wanganui East and Wanganui West on Saturday, the club winning both Senior Shield and losing both Wiilis Shield games, that against Wanganui West by une point. The greens were naturally very heavy after the morning’s rain and showers during play added to the unpleasantness.

Another Hurn Cup match was played last Wednesday, Feildiug Club being the visitors. St. John’s retained the cup by 25 to 18 after an excellent game, on a keen green.

The interest shown in Hurn Cup games this season is marked by the fact that five games have been played already, while the first game last season was played on November 26. A Hurn Cup match will be played on St. John's green to-day at 4 p.m., Wanganui East being the challengers. No fewer than five challenges are in for this trophy, including to-day’s game. The draw for the fourth rounds of A and B singles and pairs is now posted, the first three rounds having been completed right on time. Those with three wins in singles and pairs are:—A singles: Clinkard, Herd, Jack, Lancaster, Parkes and Rowling. In B singles: Cobb, Foster, Gillies, Kirk, Lloyd and W. Upton. In A pairs: Glover and Goodey, Murch and Jack, Clinkard and Moffatt. In B pairs: Gilbert and Bird,*Ashwell and Carrad, Dunlop and Harle, W. Gordon and Scott. The C singles and pairs are on the section svstem and are progressing fairly well. An unofficial event is posted on the board, called the N.G.B. pairs championship. Whether one has to lose to win is not stated. Wanganui East Club. When a date is set as the latest by which certain games must be finished there is generally some player lagging behind, but so far the Wanganui East Club has been very fortunate, all contests being completed on schedule lime. If members will only continue to display the same interest in their club games the worries and difficulties of the match committee will be greatly reduced. Another draw for competitions has been made and may be seen on the board. The wheelbarrow mentioned in the weekly notes recently is now an accomplished fact and reflects great credit on those members who so willingly gave their time and labour for the benefit of the club. After a long spell of fine weather it was very disappointing having heavy rain last Saturday morning, which naturally made the green dead for afternoon play, when the first round of Centre games was played against St. John’s. In important games of this >-lass players naturally enjoy the contest all the more when the green is keen and at its best. Owing to intermittent showers overcoats and umbrellas were often resorted to, while a number took shelter in the pavilion. The Thursday evening full rink games are very popular as was evidenced by the large muster last week. Players are requested to be punctual as a late start means a shorter game. A good deal of latitude is extended to players as to how late they can play, but at the same time it is fully expected that members will be reasonable in deciding when to discontinue their game, as on a warm evening the game can continue to a much later hour than when a dew is falling. It is playing when there is dampness in the night air that causes damage to the green. This can be clearly seen the following morning. Some players are rather thoughtless in this respect and for that reason the matter is mentioned for their attention. Gonville Club •

Pairs and singles games continue to engage the attention of Gonville Club members, and these games are being got off well up to schedule time. In the senior shield on Saturday Gonville won from Wanganui, being four ap on the aggregate, but in the Wilis Shield Wanganui emerged winners. On Monday night a team from Wanganui East took away the Bannerette, which the home team brought from St. John’s only a week ago. The Wanganui East team played a steady game all through and thoroughly deserved their win. This week Gonville is to play Wanganui West in Senior and Junior Shield games. Given fine weather rrom now on, the green should be in first-da.*; condition after the welcome rain. Greenkeeper Higgins is putting in a lot of good work and the favourable comments from visiting bowlerg are many. Players are reminded of the third round of the mid-week games to be played tonight at 6 o’clock. Wanganui West Club

the Wanganui West will he represented in Senior Rhield and Willis Shield matches "gainst Gonville, games being played at both greens. The time for the of play is z p.m. The aggregate competition will be aor’t.nned next

Wanganui West greens are in snlendid order, being much benefited hv the rain on Friday night and Saturday. while yesterday’s rain would also assist in the frnod work.

Owing to his enthusiasm for football. A. H. Bakewell, the mung England and Northants batsman, wants tn become a professional at Soccer football. That is the reason whv he declined to go to the West Indies with Lord Tennyson’s team. BakowoU states that he has always had an ambition

tn earn his living bv flavin" names He wants to play for Northampton Town. For some seasons Rakewoll has been playing at centre-forward for Northampton Nomada,