BOWLING TOURNEY.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 121, 23 January 1915, Page 4

BOWLING TOURNEY.

TAIHAPE SECOND WINS. The triangular bowling tourney, in which Hunterville, Mangaweka, and Taihape Clubs participated, was concluded en the local green in the early ( part cf yesterday evening, after an j enjoyable day's play. The result, was a win for the three rinks representing the second section of the six Taihape rinks who competed. The winners scored 148 points. They were followed by the three Hunterville rinks with 145 points; then came the first section of the six local rinks with 133 points and the Mangaweka, Hunterville and Taihape players who represented Mangaweka put. on 105 points during the day. Tt was unfortunate that Mangawk- ~ .■; not fully represented, as .•::;• :.. a of their players attended; the remaining seven players necessary Ccv :'..e three rinks comprised Hunior.i'.io and Taihape bowl-

Arrangements for the tourney were complete in every respect, and hopes have been expressed that ths tournament will become an annual fixture as it provides an ideal means of fostering; the fraternal spirit which is deeply engrained in tlle tfll ' ee clubs. At the conclusion of the tournament the President of the Taihape Club, Mr A. James, addressed a few well chosen words to'those present. Taihape bowlers were extremely pleased to wel•vymo Hunterville and Mangaweka olayer?., and the speaker thanked them for their visit. All had spent an enjoyable day, in fact he unhesitatingly declared that the local players had never spent a more enjoyable time on any Club's green He congratulated the winning rinks and Messrs Wrightson and W. Wilson for tieing Per the highest aggregate scores of 'he day. Taihape recognised Hunterville bowlere as their fester fathers in •he rer- ation as the southerners had assisted the formation cf the Taihape Club, and before a lecal green existed, had placed their green at the. disposal of the Taihapeites. It had been a privilege and pleasure to return, in some small measure the hospitality ways accorded Taihape players by the /teitcrs. Hunterville had put up a creditable performance on a visitors' green, and in the near future he hoped che Taihape players would again meet Jie visiters in friendly contest. He called for cheers for the visitors which were vociferously responded to. On behalf, cf the Hunterville Club Mr John Wilson thanked Mr James for his kind felicitations and the Taihape Club for its invariable hospitality. Winners or losers, Taihape players were always good sports and a pleasure to meet. Hunterville never worried over defeat and perhaps at next ti 11.-0 ol meeting the positions would bo reversed. They had all spent an enjoyable day, and he thanked the faihape Club for it. The players then accorded three jhoers and hearty thanks to Mesdames Parker, Jones, Spence, and Miss Wilson for providing afternoon tea. Lunchecn was provided for the visiors at Wake man's Hotel. THE PLAY. The tioen in good order and wee well de.oj.ite a.u yr.epitionally •ry spell. Play was robbed of a good deal cf interest through Mangaweka Jlub not being fully represented by its jwn players. Local men, E. McLaughlan.A Andersen, W. J. Dinnison.Lyall, . Br.shford, Green and Saauley, skip, fill jj the vacancies Ghanley's rink ccmjlled 31 (ci.uri towards Mangaweka's cecal and,'in addition, had the distincion cf being the only rink to obtain ive points in one head. This they did igainst -Wilson's Taihape rink in the iceend round. The game ended fifteen •.11 —the only drawn game during the lay. McKeiv.ie, ct Taihape, had a mixe/ ■DXpertence with his rink. Jn the morning he had the best score, and the largest margin over an opposing rink, de feating Stewart,, cf Manga v.ieka, by fifteen points. During the afternoon, however, McKenzie's rink went down ri Wrightscn's te.vrn by sixteen points —an indisputable; margin. Taihape second section, comprising rinks skipped by Wrightson, Varnam and it!. G. Wilson had a lead of ten points for the morning's play and mainaiine'd the advantage in both succeed- ■ ing rounds and were heartily congratu- ! lated on winning the tournament. The skips secured the following sec-res in each round: Second section: Wrightson, 22, 8, 26, total 56; Varnam, 23, 16, 13, total 52; Wilson, 16, 15, 9, total 40; total for the section 148 points. First section: Dr Boyd 17, 18, 16, total 51; McKenzie, 23, 10, 10, total 43; Neagle 11, 12, 16, total 39; total for the section 133 points. Hunterville: W. Wilson 10, 21, 25, total 56; J. Wilson 11, 15, 24, total 50; Martin 10, 15, 14, total 39; total for the Club 145 points. Mangaweka: Stewart 8, 12, 10 total 30; Hodgson 15, 8, 18, total 41; Shanley 11, 15, 8, total 34; total for the Club 105 points. Rinks skipped by Wrightson and W. Wilson (of Hunterville), each scored 56 points for the day and tied for the aggregate, although it is reasonable to presume that if the fame between Wuightsion and Stewart,, c!f weka, had been played the full sixteen headt-v instead cf twelve-, the local j rink would have secured the highest '■ aggregate score, but it mjust' be remembered that it is equally as import-

ant to keep an opponent's score dc"" as to increase one's own. The scores at the conclusion of e"'' round were: First round: Tallusecond section 61 points; Taihapejt section 51; Mangaweka 34; Hun; Jville 31. Second round: Taihape > - {ond section 100; Taihape first sect- : \ 91; Hunterville 82; Mangaweka ( . i I Third round: Taihape second seel 1148; Hunterville 145; Taihape 1-. - j section 133; Mangaweka 105. I The local teamfs results wc : Wrightson three wins, Dr Boyd \ "> wins, one loss; Varnam two wins, < loss; Wilson one win, one draw, > less; Neagle one win, two losses; I. '.:■■ Kenzie one win, two losses. The results of the day's play is £l. en as follows: FIRST ROUND. Mangaweka an -..leyna; " H. Stewart, Mason, v\- i.o-.vart (s) S: De Latour, Parker, James, McKen: '. - (s) 23. Hall, Anderson, Dennison, Shani " (s) 11; Rev. W. F. Stent, Joblin, McLaren, Dr. Boyd (s)l7. Wilson, Berry, Ensom, Hodgson ( 1 15; Drayton, Aldridge, Evar. v , Neagle (s) 11 Hunterville and Taihape.—Barthor/'. Traill, Chisholm, Martin (s) 10; Sonerville, Dymock, Hesketft, Varnam (s), 23. Bannister, Chisholm, J. Howie, W< Wilson (s), 10; McLaughlan ,sen. s Cook, Jarrett, E. G. Wilson (s) 16. Earl, Petherick, Howie, John Wil« son (s) 11; Jones, Murrell, Spence, Wrightson (s) 22. SECOND ROUND. Hunterville and Taihape.—Bannister, D Chisholm, J. Howie, W. Wilson (s) 21; Rev. W. F. Stent, Joblin, McLaren, Dr Boyd (s) 18. Barthorp, Traill, Chisholm, Martin (s) 15; Drayton, Aldridge, Evans, Neagle (s) 12. Earl, Petherick, Howie, J. Wilson (s) 15; De Latour, Parker, James, McKen?ae (s) 10. Mangaweka and Taihape.—Wilson, Berry, Enscm, Hodgson (s) 8; Som_erville, Dymock, Hesketh, Varnam (s) 16. Hall, Anderson, Dinnison, Shanley (s) 15; McLaughlan, senr., v Cooke, , Jarrett, E. G. Wilson (s) 15. Maynard, H. Stewart, Mason, F. Stewart (s) 12; Jones, Murrell.Spence, Wrightscn (s) 8. Only twelve heads Instead of sixteen were played in this game in order to allow the visiting rink to catch the train. THIRD ROUND. r Hunterville and Mangaweka.—Barthorp, Traill, Chisholm, Martin (s) 14; J. Wilson, Verry, Ensom, Hodgson (s) 18. Bannister, D. Chisholm, Jas. Hawie, W Wilson (s) 25; E. McLaughlan, Anderson, Dinnison, Shanley (s) 8. Earl, Petherick, Wjn. Howie, J. Wilson (s) 24; Lyall, Bashford, Green (s) 10. Taihape First Section and Taihape Second Section. —De Latour, Parker, Tames, McKenxie (s) 10; Jones, Murrell, Spence, Wrightson (s) 26. Drayton, Aldridge, Evans, ■ Neagle 16; Scmerville, Dymcck, Hesketh, Varnam (s) 13. Rev. W. F Stent, Joblin', McLaren, Dr Boyd (s) 16; McLaughlan, senr., Cook, Jarrett, Wilson (s) 9. SPORTING. i WELLINGTON" RACES. SECOND DAY'S CONCLUDING j RESULTS. & (By Telegraph. —Press Association.) Fitzherbert Handicap (fixe furlongs). —Marco Bello 1, Down 2, Harlequin 3. Won by half a bead. Time. 1.2 3-5. Donro Cup Handicap Cone mile). — Cold Sonlt I. Banksia 2. Football 3. Won by a short nock. Time, 1.43. Disposal Stakes, (six furlongs).— Daytime 1, Bold Stroke 2, Altitude !». Won by a length. Time, 1.19 1-5. Metropolitan Plane! icap (six furlongs).'—Wise Bird 1, Glenroy 2, Chudic 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 1.10 2-5. THIRD DAY RESULTS; I TRENTITAM, Jan. 23. The weather is fine, with a strong southerly l'or the concluding day of f h e Wellington Racing Club Summer Vie.'Jine) The attendance is very large, and the course is in splendid condition. Results are: Wallacevllle Welter.—Herehau 1, rem 2, Bonny Rigg 3. Scratched: Brjnttsla;, Submission, KiHalod The first to break away was Bonny Rigg, followed by Rerehou, with Jem last. In the straight Bonny Rigg fell back, and Jem strongly challenged Rereb.au, but was unable to get up Rerehau won by half a length, the 'sarnie distance being between second and third. Time: 1.29 4-5. Melrose Welter Handicap.—Banksia 1, Briar Pafcli 2, Crown Pearl 3. Scr.s Stepney. From a' good start Crown Pearl went to the front,, followed fcy and won by a length from Briar P«.tcfc, . field bunched, but Banksia drew away and won by a length from Briar Patcb, two lengths- separating seeoul and third. T'/mey T 29. Hopewell Stakes Taringamutu 1, Dribble.. 2, Herlequin 3. Scr.: Happiness. A great finish, Taringsmutu just gating up in time. Time, * "" , ■ ■ i .-■ ■ • ■.- -•'**