SUMMER BOWLING SEASON OPENED

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 177, 17 October 1927, Page 10

SUMMER BOWLING SEASON OPENED

WEATHER SPOILS PLAY GREENS WELL FORWARD DOWLERS, having checked up their bowls, and got their flannels and blazers out from winter keeping, were doomed to disappointment on Saturday, the weather conditions preventing opening day play. Most of the Auckland greens were declared open, and members of the Centre visited the various clubs. The general report was that the greens were in excellent condition, and that the prospects are very good for the season’s play. Hillsborough Club Though only formed last year, the Hillsborough Bowling Club had a record of which any club might be proud, said Mr. J. W. Hardley., president of the Auckland Centre, at the opening of that club on Saturday afternoon. Bowling, continued Mr. Hardley, was not only a game, it was a great brotherhood. He offered his congratulations to the Hillsborough bowlers. Mr. Raymond Sheath, president of the club, said that the district now had a bowling green, and a croquet club would shortly be formed, and later a tennis club. • Speaking of the Summer Time Bill in regard to bowling, Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P. for the district, said that Mr. Sidey deserved the thanks of all the people in New Zealand. He congratulated the club on its progress. Mrs. Raymond Sheath declared the green open and threw the first jack. Mount Eden About 200 members and friends of the Mount Eden Bowling Club assembled at the club grounds on Saturday afternoon to open the season. The president, Mr. Harold Walton, referred to the progress of the sport in the district, and officially declared the season opened. Mrs. Walton, bowled the first jack, after which several rinks were played by the officials of the Auckland Centre who were present, and others. Music was rendered throughout the afternoon by Green’s Orchestra. Afternoon tea was served in the clubhouse, which was gaily decorated. Mr E. H. Potter, Mayor of Mount Eden, was present. On account of rain play was late starting, but five rinks were eventually used. Half-tim© result: Rink I.—Williams, Murdock, Surman, H. Watton, 35, Wright. Dignan, Gatenby, Clarke, 3 8. Rink 2.—Haymen, Robertson, Trimmer, Trays, 62, Moore, Nairn, Daisley. Hull, 18. Rink 3.—Mackenzie, Elliot, Stokes. George, 46, Chambers, Moyle, Inglis, Fraser, 10. Rink 4.—Kane, Grey, Joll, Biglow, 50, Bailey, Doull, Banbury, Middleton. 14. Rink s.—Delamore, C. Smith, Vivian, Burke, 20, B. Smith, McLean, Carton. Layton, 9. Takapuna Mr. G. H. Matthews, president of the Takapuna Club, welcomed the visitors, including Mr. J- Pascoe, president of the centre, and Mr. G. Whitton, of the executive.. Mr. Matthews commented on the excellent state the greens had reached, and on the fact that the pavilion had been completed. Photos of the pastpresidents would be hung in the pavilion. He specially referred to the wrork that had been done by Mr. Hunt, the green superintendent. An appeal for nominations for the Australian, Canadian and Great Britain trips was made. The Australian trip would occupy three to four weeks, costing about £ 50 to £ 60. Mr. Pascoe, not having been on the greens for a year, expressed his surprise at the improvement made, which marked the enthusiasm of the members at Takapuna. Mr. Pascoe said there were still vacancies for the Australian tour. Mr. J. Williamson, Mayor of Takapuna, and a past-president, said Takapuna had . the playing material, and now that it had the greens, it expected its members to take a leading place in the competitions. Mr. Pearce, of Rocky Nook, also complimented the club on its present showing. Mrs- Matthews rolled up the first kitty, after which tea was served, and carpet bowls were played. Dominion Road The Dominion Road bowlers officially opened their season on Saturday afternoon. Nearly 100 members and friends were present at the club’s green. Though the green was too wet to permit of play a pleasant social afternoon was spent. In opening the season the president, Mr. W.. D. Kelly, congratulated the club on having, for the first time, greens comparing favourably with Auckland’s best. He emphasised the social side of bowling, without which the sport was valueless. Mr. Kelly paid a tribute to the ladies who had worked for the financial success of the club during the past year. Mr. S. Coldicutt, who represented the Centre, wished the club every success during the coming year. He conveyed greetings from the president. Mrs. Kelly, wife of the president, bowled the first kitty of the season, and a social afternoon followed. Waitemata Club A tribute to the sporting spirit of the visiting bowlers, Who had crossed the harbour notwithstanding the inclement weather, was paid by the president, Mr. N. E. Heath, at the opening of the Waitemata Bowling and Croquet Club on Saturday. Though many members had helped, he said that the club was greatly indebted to Messrs. J. Potter, W. U. Lillburn, V. J. Fitzpatrick, and F. Hubble for the excellent condition of the bowling green. Mr. Heath expressed the gratitude of the bowlers to Mr. T. K. Sidey for his successful efforts in connection with the Summer Time Bill. Mr. J. Pascoe, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, and Mr. A. E. Whitten, congratulated the club on its progress. The president of the croquet club, Mrs. F. Hubble, threw the first jack. Edendale Club At the opening of the Edendale Bowling Club the president, Mr. C. Addison, congratulated the green superintendent, Mr. J. McLeod, on the excellent condition of the green. It was he said, in better condition than at any other time in the history of the club. After Mrs. Addison had thrown the

first jack th© president declared the green open. Claudelands Club At Hamilton, in good weather, the Claudelands Bowling Club’s season was opened on Saturday. The president of the club, Mr. G. Cleveley, welcomed visitors and new members, and announced that Mr. It. H. Coombes would act as coach to new players. The greens were in good order, and about 50 players enjoyed friendly games Rotorua Club The usual opening games at the Rotorua Bowling Club’s green were not played at the opening of the club on Saturday because of showery weather. Mrs. Merriman, wife of the president, Mr. A. V. Merriman, threw the first jack. Opotiki Club The chairman, Mr. C. IT. Fleming, declared the Opotiki Bowling Club open on Saturday, and expressed the opinion that the coming season would be very successful.

BOWLING MATCHES

SATURDAY’S RESULTS Following are the results of Saturday’s bowling matches: St. Herliers. —Watson, HiAse, Holdsworth, Koefoed, 21, v. Thompson, Blomfield, Crawshaw, Smith, 15; Skinner, Hargreaves, White, Knight, 22, v. McLaren, McDonald, Price, Porter, 14; P. S. White, S. Diamond, 18, v. McLeith, Norris, 14. Mount Eden. —Club Games: B. Smith, McLeod, Canton, Leighton, 21, v. Delamore, C. Smith, Vivian, Bourke, 16; Bailey, Doull, Bainbridge, Middleton, 16, v. Cave, Gray, Joll, Bigelow, 20; Hayman, Robertson, Turner, Trayes, 24, v. Moore, Nairn, Daisley, Hall, 15; Chambers, Moyle, Inglish, Fraser, 17, v. McKenzie, Elliott, Stokes, George, 33; Williams, Murdoch, Surman, Walton, 21, v. Wright, Dignan, Gatenby, Wallace, 18. Rawhiti. —Ordinary Draw: Woods, Eaves, Chiplin, Wooller, 15, v. Hamlin, Savin, McPherson, McKinlay, 30; Barker, Bennett, Walker, Millard, 21, v. Jackson, Murray, Austin, Thomson, 14; Wilmott, Worhington, Moncur, Taylor, 30, v. Cameron, Schofield, McMahon, Oldham, 8; R. Walker, Claridge, Taylor, Tongue, 17, v. Thomas, Scelley, Brookes, Paterson, 16. Hillsborough. —White, Thomas, Green, 17, v. Monk, Stringer, Williamson, 15; Pearce, Junr., Farland, Munns, J. Wilson, 16, v. Clark, Preston, Pollard, Plummer, 15; McMillan, Sainty, Hardley, Jones, 12, v. Nutsford, Badley, Foote, Whitmore, 7; Pearce, Senr., Thompson, Thompson, Horspool, 12, v. Scarborough, Ambury, Waters, Anderson, 13; Stillwell, Gregory, F. Wilson, 7, v. Wilkinson, Smith, Whitehouse, 12. Ellerslie.—Lang Ferns: Woodward. McLeod, Coppins, Macklow, 21, .v. Christmas, W. Osborne, F. Osborne, Lynch, 21. Semi-final handicap pairs, Section D: A. McKenzie, Dickson, 29, v. Campbell, Wood, 22. • Ordinary draw: Richmond, Ryan, Flyger, Diggens, 20, v. McNeil, Hunter, Tay, Reed* 14.

AVONDALE BOWLERS

FIX OFFICIAL OPENING There was a good attendance of members at a general meeting of the Avondale Bowling Club, when arrangements were effected for the official opening of the season on Saturday, October 22, at 2.30 p.m. The' president of the Centre, Mr. Jas. Pascoe, has donated a silver cup for competition among clubs from Avondale to Helensville. This should promote a keen contest.

WARATAHS SHINE ON FAST GROUND

SOUTH SCOTLAND BEATEN SCORE OF 36 POINTS TO NIL By Cable.—Press Association. — Copyright. LONDON, Saturday. The New South Wales Rugby team to-day defeated South Scotland at Melrose by 36 points to 0. On the fast, dry ground, which gave the Waratahs real home conditions, they displayed their best form.. They received a real Border welcome from a crowd of over 10,000 spectators. The visitors started the first half as if they were bound to win. In a few minutes Tancred was over the line and Lawton converted. Then E. Ford began one of his brightest displays. He scored in the corner, after running through the defence, but the kick at goal failed. The Waratahs’ forwards got possession of the ball from nearly every scrum, but were often penalised for being off-side. Ford again scored an unconverted try. In the second half the best incident in the game occurred. E. Ford crosskicked and Greatorex, running through from midfield, scored, and Lawton converted. Further scorers were Greatorex, E. Ford, Mann and Sheehan. The visitors overwhelmed the Border team. Lawton converted all but one try. Greatorex w’as the most outstanding player, and the crowd were delighted by the speed shown by E. Ford.— A. and N.Z.