BOWLING

Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1931, Page 5

BOWLING

N.Z. TOURNEY,

THE RINKS FINAL,

(liy Telegraph—Per Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, January 23

Except for slight wind, the conditions were most favourable for the finishing touches of the big event of the Dominion of New Zealand tournament, namely, the rinks championship. Contrary to expectations the game between Deare’s Dunedin rink, and Brighting’s Hataitai rink was rather one sided, and, excepting a six which Brigliting scored, a brilliant shot in the early stages of the game, the Wellington team never looked like ■winners. The Dunedin team was ably led by Best 1 , whose work in front was sound. Gregory, who followed him, was also good, whilst Gardiner gave a capital display of drawing, and saved well on the occasions lie was called upon. Deare, the skip, was in splendid form, and his dead drawing was as accurate as could be expected, whilst the few heavy shots he had to do were also well executed. On the whole, the Dunedin rink gave a capb tal exhibition of team work, and in this respect outclassed the Wellington team. Bennett, the Hataitai lead, was fairly steady, but was overshadowed by Best. Martin and Shore did not live up to their former showings, whilst Brighting, though not so good previous occasions, came through | a heavy task with credit. Brighting was hard pat to it almost from the start of the game, and it was mainly due to his efforts that his team scored as many points as it did. In the singles competition, Parsons won his way through to the filial with two lives by defeating both Walker ami Ivmnnier. He inflicted a heavy defeat on Walker, and had a fairly easy win over Kummer. He played off with Bell, of Hamilton, the remaining one lifer, and, after a hard-fought game, he went down to his younger rival m the last few heads. In many ways, this game was sensational in character. Bell led 6/1 at the end ot the third head, but oensistent play by Parsons saw him have the advantage Of 13/7 at the end of the twelfth. From this stage onwards, the play became most interesting and exciting. Bell drew splendidly, and had evened the scores on the eighteenth. So well did Bell continue that on the last head, Parsons required a four to draw level. Parsons burnt the head, and lay three. On the replay Bell, however, cut out one, and made it impossible fur tbe Ponsonby man. Following are the results of all the matches played to-day : SIXTH ROUND. Bl ighting 22 v. Walker 14. Lobb 25 v. Kilgour 12. Deare 16 v. Buckley 12, SEMI-FINALS. Deare 20 v. WalUor 12. Brighting 17 v. Lobb 15. RINKS FINAL. Best. Gregory, Gardiner and Deare ('Dunedin 33, defeated Bennett, Martin, Shore and Brighting (Hataitai) 19. PAIRS. Bennett and Brighting (Hataitai) 19 beat Sykes and Harper (Otnhuliu) 17. Kilgour and Casey (Carlton) 22 beat Gregory and Deare (Dunedin) IC. Brackebush and Walker (Auckland) 19 bent Bennett and Brighting (Hataitai. 17. SINGLES. Parsons (Ponsonby) 20 beat Walker (Auckland) 6. Parsons (Ponsonby) boat Kummer (Auckland) 10. Bell junr. (Hamilton) 19 beat Parsons 14. The final of the singles, between Bell and Parsons, will be played tomorrow at three o’clock. Tbe pairs will also be finalised.