N.Z. BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVIII, Issue 81916, 16 January 1907, Page 2

N.Z. BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

Ter Press Association.

Chritehurch, January 15. i'lay in the champion rink tournament was resumed this morning, un-' dcr most favourable auspices. The weather was clear and sunny, and the heat much less oppressive thun that of yesterday. Tiio greens were in good condition at the opt'ning of play anil ■- imjiroved as noon approached, leaving nothing to be desired on the score of , keenness. .Several magnificent fin- ' ishes were witnessed, that - between Jiisliop (IJheh) and t'arswcll (Taieri), a victory by one point in the first round of the day, being of the most sensational character. Carswell and lylgour (Carlton, Auckland) have won all six games in their respective se»lions, and whatever the result of tomorrow's game may be 1 , they are certain of places in the Until for section winners. The position of most of the, other lending players will be uncertain until the result of to morrow morning's play is ascertained. The moat noteworthy feature of today's proceeding* was tnv dnwnfal of Allnutt's (Roslyn)" rink, which, although winning every game yesterday, failed to notch a victory to-day. A strong North Island team of rinks was selected this evening to playJßl a South island team on the t'antcy f bury green on Friday (ladies' 4s), i and o'u paper promises to >ifiCl a, splendid contest. ' It is intended, if possible, to make a start with the doubles (for which M entries have been received) on Thursday, if the Una Is of the rink championship are sulliciently faf advanced.