BOWLING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XV, 14 April 1900, Page 687

BOWLING.

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SATURDAYS MATCHES

AUCKLAND BOWLING ASSOCIATION’S CHAMPION SINGLES.

The semi-final of the above was played on the Grafton Club's green on Saturday last between Mr J. S. Kilgour. representative of the Newmarket Club, and Mr C. G. Brookes, representathe of Mt. Eden Club. The weather was all that could be desired; the sun was somewhat obscured by cloud, and the breeze that was blowingso light as to have no effect on the bowls. The rink was certainly somewhat faster than the previous week, the only noticeable defect being that the bowls drew a little more on the forehand going up than when coming down; but both contestants soon took in the situation, and treated the onlookers to a real good game of bowls. There were times when the spectators saw shots that certainly should have been played on the reverse hand or a little firmer —but what game of bowls has ever been played without mistakes or misjudged shots? There is one thing certain, that in playing a game of singles, where it is necessary to use your own judgment without a skip to direct you, there is little wonder that the players make some slight omissions. To return to the play: I must say it was far in advance of the play of both men on the previous week. The first, third, and ninth heads were dead ones, being made by Kilgour. Brookes, on the oth°r hand, unlike last week, repeatedly missed his drives, and soon adopted the game of drawing and wresting. The first eight heads produced 7 for Brookes and 5 for Kilgour. the former scoring 1. 2,2, 2. against the latter's 1. 1. 1,2. At the fourteenth head the game stood 11 to !) in favour of Kilgour. At the twentyfirst head the board showed: Brookes, 20; Kilgour, 14. At this stage of the match the prettiest and best play was shown, the beads being repeatedly altered as the contestants delivered their respective shots. Kilgour had somewhat the best of the game, and increased his score from 14 to 19, Brookes gaining a point only. The twenty-fifth head stood: Brookes, 21; Kilgour, 19. It was thought at this juncture that the Newmarket representative would just about win; but in the next three heads Brookes put on 1. 2.1, bringing up his total to 25 versus 19. On the twenty-ninth head Kilgour scored 1, Brookes replying with one on the thirtieth head. On the last head (the 31st) Kilgour placed a beautiful 3, making his total 23 to Brookes' 26.

The following is the state of the game at the four stages of the match:

Mr Brookes scored on 16 heads, and Mr Ki Igo nr on 15 heads. © © ® The first invitation match of the season for a friendly game took place between Auckland and Pon son by on Saturday last—eight rinks a side—the former Club entertaining on their own green. The suburban club’s strength seemed to be taxed to the uttermost, and considering that the bulk of the players were young ones at the game, the end men in a few of the rinks did creditable work to keep the scores down ami avoid individual defeat. Al the seventh head Auckland led by 31 points, and increased this to a lead of 3S at the 14th head, the telegraph board showing a lead of 86 at the twenty-first head— Ponsonby, 124; Auckland, 210. No. I Rink: Dingle. Lawson, Culpan, Gorrie (skip), 18. v. Hutchison, Massey, Watson, Kirker (skip), 18. No. 2 Rink: Brigham. Westpfahl. Haslett. Mennie (skip), 25, v. Edmiston, McLeod, Hurndall. J. Court (skip), 14. No. 3 Rink: Denniston, Allen.Woodhead, Lyons (skip). 20. v. Robinson, Ussher, Becroft, Littler (skip), 16. No. 4 Rink: Dean. Elliott. Tudehope, Dr. Hooper (skip), 30, v. Euston, J. Coutts, McDonald, T. Brown (skip), 11. No. 5 Rink: Prime, H. King, Towsey, Lambert (skip). 22. v. Montague, Kcals, Sutherland, A. Coutts (skip), 22. No. 6 Rink: Buttle. Gilmour, James. Edwards (skip), 28. v. Steadman, Webb,Newell, Stichbury (skip), 10. No. 7 Rink: Shackelford. Lewis.Thornes. Thomson (skip). 33. v. Dutton (a substitute), Richter, Buchanan (skip), 17.

No. 8 Rink: Butler, Moritzson, Crawford, Lediugham (skip), 34, v. Blomtield, Payne. 1). Stewart, Peacock (skip), 16. The following are the scores at the three stages of the game: — .. Heads—7 14 21 Auckland (Grafton) 71 124 210 Ponsonby 40 86 124 At the conclusion of the match Mr H. Campbell, president, thanked the Ponsonby bowlers for their kind acceptance of the invitation, and called for three cheers for the Ponsonby’ Club, and three more for their president. Mr Kirker, president,thanked the Auckland Club’s members, and assured them that they had enjoyed the game, although beaten. He remarked also that it was the general feeling that these visits between sister clubs were preferable to all the other matches, pennant or tournament, as they' created a friendly feeling to a greater extent than any other. He concluded by calling for three cheers for the Auckland Club, and one more for their president. The. following club games were also played:— No. 9 Rink: Hipkins, Jackson. M. Ross, Bell (skip), 18. v. Mackie, G. Read. Kayll, Hosking (skip), 21. No. 10 Rink: J. Reid. Schischka, Plummer, Squirrel 1 (skip). 26. v. Carnie, Leser, Milroy, J. McK. Geddes (skip), 7. NEWMARKET CLUB. No. 1 Rink: J. S. Smethurst, P. Cashel, H. Y. Collins, A. Holmes (skip), 19, v. A. Wright, R. R. Hunt, A. Kent, A. H. Brookes (skip), 13. No. 2 Rink: Basley. Rev. Mac Murray, J. Cahill, A. Anderson (skip). 23. v. C. Tims, Thos. Cottle, Dr. Laishley, H. Kent (skip), 22. No. 3 Rink: Fletcher, Haselden, H. W. Brookes (skip), 18, v. Garland, C. G. Laurie. J. Kilgour (skip), 14. Open Handicap: A. McNeil, 24, v. H. C. Haselden, 23. President’s Prize: H. E. May, 26, v. W. G. Fletcher, 13; A. Kent, 23, v. Dr. Laishley, 21. Novice Prize: A. Kent, 26, v. D. Lumsden,. 11. REMUERA CLUB. Semi-final for president’s gold medals: McLean. T. Buddle, J. Hardie, F. W. Court (skip), 8, v. J. Macky. W. Sibbald, Geo. Court, R. Hull (skip), 40. Other games as follows:— No. 1 Rink: Maxfield, Perkins, Ruddock, Bruce (skip), 17, v. Lennox, Johns, Dingwall. Rev. Beatty (skip), 16. No. 2 Rink: Heriot. Walsh. Stevenson, Holden (skip), 19, v. Moore-Jones, Ching, Clerk, Laxon (skip), 21. No. 3 Rink: Rose, Carrick, Heron (skip), 25, v. Vaile, Frater, Rev. Monro (skip), 8. DEVONPORT CLUB. Champion pairs: Blackler, Glenister (skip), 25, v. Bockaert, Brookes (skip), 17. No. 1 Rink: Fergusson, Phipps. Miller, Cameron (skip), 24. v. Harvey, Murchie, M. Niccol, Stewart (skip), 18. No. 2 Rink: Dixcre, Creeth, McKenzie, Eyre (skip), 24, v. Best, Webster, Taylor, H. Niccol (skip), 21. No. 3 Rink: Lelievre, Crosher. Eagleton, Syms (skip), 24. v. Gardner, Ker, Jones, Larner (skip), 23. No. 4 Rink: Duder, Thomas. Mitchell (skip), 22, v. Miller, Black, Armstrong (skip), 22. MOUNT EDEN CLUB. The above club entertained two rinks from the Mount Albert district, and the latter club received rather a severe beating at the hands of their hosts. The following are the scores in the game:— No. 1 Rink: Mount Albert—Bouskill, Hodgson, Harrison, G. Fowlds (skip), 13, v. Mount Eden—Mahony, Ferguson, La Roche. Ross (skip), 40. No. 2 Rink: Mount Albert—James. Barker. Tichbon. Ashton (skip). 7, v. Mount Eden —Brown, Murdock, Pooley, Coe (skip), 35. Totals: Mount Eden. 75; Mount Albert, 20. Majority for the winners, 55. Other games were played as follows:— No. 3 Rink: Lovett, Newland, Esam, Hudson (skip). 20. v. Owen. Tregaskis, Eady, Morran (skip), 18. Champion Pairs: Rendell. Till (skip), 17. v. Gray, Burns (skip), 30. No. 4 Rink: Wilkie, Colledge (skip), 12, v. Jennings. Hosking (skip), 13. 0 ® ®

Heads—8 14 21 31 Kilgour (Newmarket C.) 5 11 14 23 Brookes (Mt. Eden Club) 7 9 20 26