SINGLES BOWLING
Champion of Champions Competition W. GRAHAM THE WINNER The champion of champions singles competition of the Hawke/s Bay Bowling Centre concluded on the Port Ahuriri Bowling Club's green on Saturday, W. J. Graham (Hastings) wjth eight wins and one loss, wiuning the eoveted honour. The greens were in excellent condition when play commenced on' Saturday, but during the seventh found heavy rain fell, causing an adjourninent for two hours. Upon resumption of play the greens had slowed-up cdnsiderably, hampering the chances of several of the players. At the conclusion of play the president of the centre, Mr F. D. Logan, apologised for the obsence of Mr J. P. Smith, who had a cold, the change of weather compelling. his absence, but who wished his congratulationa to be conveyed to the winner. Mr Logan congratulated the winner and referred 'to the fact that this was the second oceasion that Mr Graham had won the trophy. The position of runner-up was decided by lot, five competitors tying with six wins and three lossets, the draw favouring McCarthy (Port Ahuriri), The latter thanked the ladies for dispensing light refreshments; the markers, for their good work, and the secretary, Mr P. J. Bear, whose attention to dotail had ensured the smooth running of all the centre 's tournaments. Cheers were' given for the winners and the donors of the trophy, and thus concluded the centre 's championsbip fixt.ures for the season. Below is given the results of the concluding ronnds: — EIGHTH ROUND Olliver 23, Burfield (W.) 5. Brown 19, McCarthy 16. Venables 19, Newton 17. Patterson 18, Arkens 16. Graham 16, Burfield 15. Bryan 20, Wilson 9. N3NTH ROUND 9 Olliver 22, Patterson 9. Brown 18, Burfield (W.) 16. Newton 20, Bryan 15. Graham 18, Arkens 12. Burfield 16, McCarthy 15. Venables 21, Wilson 10. SUMMARY Wins Losses Hastings (W. Graham) ^ . . . 8 1 Port Ahuriri (McCarthy) ..6 3 Wairere (Venables) ...... 6 3 Omarunui (Olliver) 6 3 Kia Toa (Brown) ......... 6 3 Waipawa (Patterson)) . . '6 3 Bluff Hill (Newton) 4 5 National Service (Arkeils) . 3 6N Napier (Bryan) 3 6 Havelock North (Wilson) ..2 7 Heretaunga (H. Burfield) . . 2 7 Waipukurau (F. A. Burfield) 1 8
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 50, 15 March 1937, Page 8
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