BOWLING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18898, 13 January 1927, Page 12

BOWLING.

N.Z. TOURNAMENT

KINKS COMPETITION. ,rSESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, January 12. j^j, cn - rr cns and fine weather made conditions almost ideal for play in the Dominion bowling tournament to-day, when the rinks championship opened. A total of 170 rinks entered, and three rounds of 21 heads were ii'.aved. Nine rounds will be played before the rest section stage is reached. Harrawav last vear's champion skip, lost one game to Eervon <Petouc'>. Thomson (Southland), who skipped the runner-up rink last year, had onlv one win, one defeat being administered l,v'pilkincton (Hamilton), who skipped the winning rink in 1023. Hremner (West End, ~nd). winner in 1021, had three victories One of the surprises was the three losses' sustained by Parker (Auckland), one of the most prominent local players. Trusoott (Carlton), who has won the Auckland Christmas tourney for the past two years, was unexpectedly beaten by Chapman (Ponsonby). in the third round. Parsons (Ponsonby),' who had three wins, defeated the rrark New Plvmouth skip, A. K. Smart 29-G. Walker (Auckland) made n fine recovery against Kelly (Dominion road), scoring six on the 20th head, to win 22-20. Results: —

Section A—Three wins: Ryan (Kemuora), Bucliau(Balmaccwan). Two wins, ono less, Goldsmith (Dominion roAti), Torrance (Ponsonbv). Ono win, two losses: T. Wilson (Carlton), Mingins (Epsom), Franks (Masterton), Gle-ndinning (Wellington), H. Gribblo (Rntorua). Thrco losses: Moffatt (St. Johns). Section B—Thrco wins: Swain (Melbourne). Two wins, one loss: Tntscott (Carlton), G. Clark (Mt. Albert), Chapman (Ponsonby), Knight (St. Heliers), One win, two lessee: Forshaw (Edcndalc), McPhcrson (Rawhiti), J. A. Nash (Palruerston North), Efford (Edgewarc). Thrco losses.: Sneddon (Victoria). Section C—Two wins, ono loss: Perry (Carlton), Thomas (Mt. Albert!, Clarke (Rocky Nook), Craw-ford (Wanganui), Stewart (Dunedin). Edwards (Temuka). One win, two losses: Wright (Epsom), D. Roultcn (Pukckohc). Pollock (Newton). Tlirco losses: Clraienls (Grcv Lynn). Section D—Three wins: Breinncr (West End), Brookfield (St. Holier*). Two rfi.is, one loss: Stone (N.S.W.), Pilkinsrton (Hamilton). Ono win, two losses: Wright (Onehunga), Brake (Takapuna), Bull (Hawera). McWliannell (Hataitai), Thomson ■.Southland). Three losses: Kilgour (Carlton). Section E—Thrco wins: Fookcs (Carlton). Two wins, one loss: Kerr (Mastcrton), Sewell (St. Johns), Langley (Caledonian), Kedpath (Canterbury). Ono win, two losses: Allsopp (Dominion" road), George (Epsom), Wiight (St. Heliers), Bell, sen. (Hamilton). Three losses: Jenkin (Mt. Albert).

Section F— Threo wins: Beynon (Pctone) Two wins, one loss: Kenny (Onehunga), Harraway (Green Island), Martin (Kahuna), Skogiund (Stratford). One win, two losses. Ritchie (Carlton), Buckley (Grey Lynn), Rawnsley (Papatoctoc), Anderson (Claudelands). Three losses: Eagleton (Rocky Nook). Section G—Threo wins: Everitt (Otalrihu), Gordon (St. Johns), Howarth (Canterbury). Two wins, one loss: Wilson (Carlton). One win, two losses: Armstrong (Pukckohc), Lyon (Waitemata), Crowley (Tannings,), Duff (Island Bay). Three losses: McMastcr (Shuley), Hopwood (West End). Section ll—Three wins: Blanohard Iflamuera), Scantlebury (Auckland), Doherty (Kelburn). Two wins, ono loss: Bygravo (Waitemata), Beneficld (St. Johns). One win, two losses; Coltman (Carlton), Johnston (Waitt'.nata). Tlirco losses: Gatland (Oncliungu), Macpherson (Pukckohc), Williams (Beckenhani). Section I—Three wins: Macfarlano (Rcmuera). Two wins, one loss: Plunkett (Mt. Albert), Elvey (Devonport), Stephens (Kelburn), Hutchison (Dunedin). Ono win, two losses: Bell (West End), Cordes (Thames), .Tames (Woodville), Jack (Waiukil). Thrco losses: Parker (Aucklon 1). Section J—Three wins: Walker (Auckland), Naylor (Thorndon). Two wins, one loss: Graham (Rctmiera), Findlay (Jit. Eden). Ono win, two losses: Kellv (Dominion road), Hosking (West End) O'rr (Whansaiei), Adam-

son (Thames), Hcalcy (Linwood). 'liir.'c losses: Gibbs (Kahutin). Section K—Three wins: Smith (Jit. V Two wins. one loss: Osmond : Auckland*. 1 l-clis (Epsom), Daniels (Homiion). Duncan (Wellington), Bcconsall (Sydney). One :n, (v,'o losses: Burton tErankt-ni), Hill (NV» Plymouth). Tnree losses: Munro Lcighton (Henderson*. Section L —Throe wins: Wallace (Omhunga). Bray (Keimiera). Two one loss: Spencer (Shannon), Moves (Timaru'. One win, two losses: Gibson (I'onsonby l . Cany (West Knd), Dcnison (Dominion load 1 , llandell (Rocky Nook), Porteons o** ellinj;oii>. Three losses: Ward (Hiknranp). Section M—Three wins: J.lines (Cambridge). Two wins, one loss: liayden (Takapnna), Spillcr t Scrivener (Wanganui), Woollen tßeinuera). One win, two losses: Jurv (Rocky Nook), lvirk (Auckland), Billcliff (United). O'Sullivan (Carlton!. Three losses: Tonkin (\\ cat End). Section N—Thrco wins: Lacrenson (Carlton), Dec (Maitai). Two wins, ono loss. Jackson (Krankton), Jury S.i iili (Dunedin). One win, two 'osses: 1-letclicr (Auckland), Rankin (Avondnlc), (ir.iy f.telburn). Tlircc losccs: Edwards lEdcr.dalc), Tanner (Epsom). Section o—Three wins: Husking (CarlloiO. Two wins, ono loss: Millen (Epsom), Sutherland (Onehunga). Cornish (Morrinsvillc), Bartlctt (Nelson), Washer (Tiuivangn\_ One win. two losses: Trayes (Mt. Eden), Nicliolls (Kelbnrn). Three losses: Brackcbusli (Auckland), Abbott (Fitzroy). Section P—Thr-.e w.-s: Mcl/eod (Po.isor. by), Morrison (Epsom), London (New Plymouth). Two wins, ono losa: Jonkin (Rocky Nook), Piper (Maitai). Ono ■vm, two 'orsca: Tutt tilt. Wen), MaJeficld 'Wniliil. Tlircc losses: Lamb (Carlton), White (Hastings), Johnson (Lower Hutt) Section Q—Threo wins: Frifer (Mt. Edcn\ Parsons (Ponsonby). Two wins, ono loss: Mcßobio (Remuera), Keith (Pnkekohe). One win, two losses: Pollock (Newtown), Almao i.Whangarei), S'niart (New Plymouth), Stewart (Edj*eware), Donncll (Carlton). Three iosscs: Brookes (West End). PENNANT COMPETITION. In connexion with the Christchurc'i Centro's ponnant competition, the postsectional play will commence on Saturday, January 20nd. Tho draw is as follows: United C plays Canterbury H, on Linwood green. Christchurch H plays Linwood F, on Edgeware green. Sydenham F play 3 Linwood A, on United green. Tho following teams -received a bye: Canterbury A, Sumner B, Kdgeware- D, Linwood E, and United C'. PAPARUA CLUB. Tho following players will represent Paparun v. Linwood, at Linwood, on Saturday:— Vogel, G. Bailey, Pollock (s); Sladc, "Walker, B. Evans, Grunt (s); Kenipthorne, Poolev, Wutkins, Honderson (s); Payne, McTavish, Allen, 11. Evans (s).