BILLIARDS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 305, 18 September 1920, Page 8

BILLIARDS

AIiCOOIC INTEH-CM7B CHAMPIONSHIP.

Two further rounds in the above championship were played last night. Tfti first between Dovine, of the l'etone Workingmen's Club, and Itunro, of the local Upturned Soldiers' Club. Play was undoubtedly Rood, and in tho lost hundred very close, Devlno securing Ilia points when Ins opponent stood at 266, Tho best breaks were:—TWino, 20, 26. 19, 18; Munro, 22, 23. 20, 35, and 31. In tho second game Tyrell of tho Post and Telegraph, met the veteran player Key, who represented tho Wellington Sbrkingmcn's Club. Tyrrell played really well, and secured a very fine break of 80, which is one of the best amateur breaks made for some years past in any local tournament played under championship conditions. Tyrrell Rot well away, and wa-s over 200 before his opponent reached 100, However, Key, using both head and cue to the fullest advantage, passed his opponent, tho scores standing 281, 282. Harrison failing on a simple shot left an opening to Key with a 20 break reached his points. Tho veteran was awarded an ovation for h<B pluck and his skill. The best breaks woro:-Tyrrell, 80: Key, 31, 20, 43, and 20 unfinished. On Monday night at 7 o'clock Garforth will play Tucker, and at 6 o'olock Harrison will play Sim.