BOWLING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XV, 10 April 1897, Page 447

BOWLING.

On Saturday afternoon two teams each from the Parnell and the Newmarket Bowling Clubs visited the Remuera Bowling Green and played two very interesting matches with that Club. In the match with Parnell, Remuera won by a majority of four points, and was also successful in carrying off the Newmarket match by a majority of ten points. There was a very large attendance of ladies and friends, and the grounds were in perfect order. During the afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Bruce, of King’s College, assisted by Mesdames D. E. Clerk, Hamlin, the Misses Maxfield (two), and others. The following are the details of the matches :— No. 1 Rink. Remuera. Parnell G. Bruce v. Kerry Rev. W. Beatty Steele H. S. Ruddock Mackechnie A. Holden, skip 15 Stewart, skip 27 No. 2 Rink. D. E. Clerk v. Churton A. C. Stevenson Cuttie J. W. Wingate Von Sturmer D. Dingwall, skip . 27 Haseldsen, skip .. 11 42 38 Won by Remuera by 4 points. Remuera. Newmarket. No. 3 Rink. H. Maxfield v. A. Anderson A. Rose A. Holmes W. Wright 8. H. Lawrie J. Hardie, skip .. .. 24 Laxon, skip .. .. 18

No. 4 Rink. R. Hull v. N. Keat J. Brown D. Anderson F. W. Court W. Southwell Geo. Court, skip ..20 Kilgour, skip .. 16 44 54 Won by Remuera by 10 pointe. In the match between Dingwall’s and Hazelden’s teams, Mr Dingwall’s team, commencing at the sixth head, scored without a break till the 12th head, the game at that stage standing— Remuera 22, Parnell 4. After this both sides scored almost equally, and the game finished, Parnell 11, Remuera 27. In the match between Holden’s and Stewart’s teams, Remuera secured a good lead till the 14th head, the game being Remuera 14, Parnell 9. On the 15th head the team skipped by the veteran bowler Stewart, scored 5, making both sides equal. Another five was scored on the 18th head by the Parnell team, and they eventually won the game by 12 points. In the match between Court’s and Kilgour’s teams on the 14th head the score stood Court 8, Kilgour 12. On the 15th head Court’s team scored 5, thus giving the Remuera team a lead of 1 point. After this the scoring was very equally divided till the last head, when Court’s team scored another five, and thus won the game by 4 points. In the other game between Hardie’s and Laxon's team the play was equal at 7 all. It was again equal on the 14th head at 14 all. On the 17th Hardie’s team scored 5, making the game Remuera 20, Newmarket 16, which on the 21st head became Remuera 24, Newmarket 18. The Remuera Club have played 6 inter-club matches, and they have won 3 and lost 3, which is very creditable to a Club in its first year, and not losing sight of the fact that in each team there have been included members who have never played before this season. The 6 matches include two with Ponsonby, who defeated Remuera by 26 points with the two encounters. The two matches with Auckland came out equal, Remuera having lost the match on the Auckland green by 29, and in the return match on their own green they reversed matters and won by the same number, 29 points. In the six matches the total points against them are 55 and in their favour 43, so they (Remuera) lose on the whole by 12 points. CLUB MATCHES. Two pairs of silver-mounted bowls presented by the President (Jas. Russell, Esq.). Doubles—3rd Draw : J. Macky and W. Dennison v. R. B. Heriot and G. Bruce ; D. Fallon and A. Holden v. A. Walsh and W. Wright ; Dr. Erson and R. Hull v. Perkins and Geo. Court. For one pair of bow’s presented by D. E. Clerk, Esq. —Singles (handicap)—3rd Draw : D. Dingwall, owe 4, v. Geo. Court, owe 4 I W. Wright, owe 2, v. F. W. Court, owe 2. Four pairs of bowls having been presented to the Club for competition during the Easter holidays, it has been decided to bold a tournament on the Remuera Green for their own members during the holidays. PONSONBY CLUB. There was a large attendance on the green on Saturday afternoon. The games resulted as follows : — No. 1 Rink. J. Swales v. C. Westpfahl J. Greenhough S. H. Matthews W. McCutcheon J. Hudson H. N. Brookes, skip 25 A. Littler ..15 No. 2 Rink. J. Buchanan v. C. G. Brookes J. C. Robinson R. Tudehope A. S. Russell R. Ballantyne W. J. Rees, skip ..23 J. Stitchbury, skip 19 No. 3 Rink. A. G. Bartlett v. Ram peon J. D. Wright A. J. Hurndall Dr. McArthur J. Cooper E. T. Hart, skip .. .. 17 H. W. Brookes . 30 Semi-Final fob Club Champion Fours. No. 4 Rink. A. T. Hookey v. R. Noonan W. Hutchison A. Sutherland J. Court C. Blomtiehl M. McDermott, skip 19 D. B. McDonald, skip .. 22 In this match Mr McDermott was elected skip in place of Mr Coe, who is absent in Sydney. A very keen game resulted in a win for Mr McDonald by three points. The final for this event was also started, Mr McDonald having to meet Mr J. M. Geddis’ team. Twelve heads were played, and Mr McDonald is leading by 1 point. A very keen contest is expected, and the result looked forward to with great interest. No. 5. Rink. Nicholl v. Ifwerson D. Stewart skip .. 19 A. Smith, skip .. ..18 At Devonport a good attendance was recorded, and many pleasant games were played. Appended are the scores of three interesting matches :— No. 1 Rink. Hulbert v. Nicol Best Murchin Eagleton McCallum Harrison, skip .. . 30 Stewart, skip .. lb

No. 2 Rink. Trayes 17 v. Cameron 23 No. 3 Rink. Halbert v. Beat Harrison Slewart McCallum, skip .. 19 Eagleton. skip 4 MOUNT EDEN CLUB. The second round for the President's bowls was started on the green at 3 p.ni., and several good games were clayed. Only three rinks finished ; the rest to be concluded during the ensuing week. No. 1 Rink. Plaw 14 v. Hooper 17 No. 2 Rink. Robins 15 v. J. J. O'Brien .. 17 No. 3 Rink. Burns ..20 v. Th waites 16 No. 4 (Extra) Rink. Hudson v. Hooton Holland, skip ..27 Till, skip ..6 Six rinks were fully occupied on the Auckland green and some splendid games were played. The ground was in grand order, and the air cool and refreshing, so that plav was vigorous and interesting. In No. 1 rink Mr Culpan defeated Mr Cuff, after a hard game, by 25 to 18. Dr. Hooper and Mr Gorrie were opposed in No. 2 rink, and the former just managed to squeeze home by three points. In No. 3Mr Lambert beat Mr Towsey by 23 to 19, and in No. 4 Mr Miller had an easy victory over Mr Kirkwood by 29 to 18. The game between Mr Patterson and Mr Winks resulted in a win for the former bv 22 to 14, and in No. 6 rink Mr Jas. Scott completely ran away from Mr Butts, beating him by 31 to 14. SUBSCRIPTION PAIRS. The final game in the Subscription Pairs was an interesting one and resulted as follows :— Hegman v. Moritzson James, skip ..23 Haslett, skip 18 Messrs Hegman and James thus winning the trophy. Mrs Moritzson dispensed afternoon tea and confectionery, and the day being a warm one, her kindness was fully appreciated. The Auckland Bowling Association are making all arrangements for the holding of a local tournament during the Easter holidays. Champion Fours and Doubles are the only matches to be contested. The various clubs are busy arranging their teams for the matches.