BOWLING.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 January 1927, Page 2

BOWLING.

HOKITIKA BOWLERS

(By Telegraph.—Special to Guardian)

"NELSON 1 -, Jan .4

In the Pairs Competition, Wilson and Stevenson had two wins and two losses Thompson and Haywood two wins and two losses. The three section winners were Dee, Dunphy and Capriello. The rink final is to be played this afternoon. The weather is fine and green keen.

[IT TELEGRAPH PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, Jan. 4. For the second year in succession, Carlton team of bowlers, Clarkson, Coutts, Ball and J. Truscott, yesterday won the final of the Auckland Bowling Centres Xmas tournament. It is noteworthy that Trusc-ott also won the championship in 1922 and on that occasion had Clarkson and Ball in his team. Yesterday the title holders met Wvat. Kirk, Cater and J. Scantlebnry (Auckland) and defeated them 23—14 at Epsom Green, under difficult playing conditions.

RESCUED BY FISHING SMACK PERTH. Jan. 4.

A fishing smack rescued two men clinging to an upturned dingy near Carnac Island. They stated they Were members of the crew of the yacht whihe nose dived in a heavy swell, and capsized. Three other members of the crew. C. Troylaiul, J. Maynard and H. Spurge, attempted to swim ashore for assistance, and it is feared they were drowned as no trace of them had been found at a late hour.