BOWLING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 65, 8 July 1914, Page 2

BOWLING.

SHOWING BETTER FORM. (x t Elsotbio Telegbaph—Copyeigbt] [United Pbebb Assooiation.l Sydney, July 7. The New Zealand bowlers beat Chatswood Club by seventeen points. Their play has much improved since the first match. Scores:—Potter, Columb, Parkinson, Coltman, 21; McArdle, CoJes, Nash, Tasker, 10; Palliser, Lewis, -Marks, Shearman, 20; Gallic, lleid, -Mason, Bush, 21; Duncan, Pavett, Thompson, Nixon, 16; Creagh, Smith, Daff, Siitcliffe, 22. The final scores were: New Zealand 116, Ohatswood 90. DOMINION ASSOCIATION. [Pee Pbebb Association.] Duuedin, July 7. A meeting of the council of the Dominion Bowling Association was held to-night. The question of composition bowls came up for consideration. A "Bussey" bowl had been cut in two and forwarded by the agents for approval. The Council had also sent to Colonel Collins, asking for a snmple of the "Excellite" bowl, but it was stated that apparently there had been somo misunderstanding, one sample being a "Bussey." It. was resolved to approve of the "Bussey" bowl as sent by the makers, the sample to be retained, it being explained that this motion would be sufficient, as the rules of the Association would necessitate all such bowls being according to this particular sample. The matter of the "Excellite" bowl was left to the executive committee, with power to act when the sample arrived. The matter of having both feet on the mat when delivering a bowl also ciime up for consideration, i After a prolonged discussion, it Avas resolved that a player while delivering his bowl must have a portion or the whole of both feet on the mat. Mr C. B. Smith said the question now arose as to the size of mats. He suggested that the Council should take some steps as to inviting ideas as to what was the best mat and the most suitable for all sorts of weather and conditions. They should endeavor to get a uniform mat throughout the Dominion. The Council might then order an approved mat, and provide the same for all clubs. The Council proceeded to the consideration of alteration of rules, the principal being jfche question of bowltesting. No finality was reached, and the meeting adjourned till the 20th inst.