Played under' ideal conditions, as to weather, a splendid green and arrangements, the final of the Mercury Cup between the Yangtszepoo Bowiing Club "A" and the Rees teams, resulted in the large crowd Present witnessing one of the finest exhibitions of bowling ever seen in Shanghai. The former club won by sixty-eight shots to forty-six and on all three rinks by really brilliant bowling but the score is hardly a true indication of the game, every end was a real ight. Both clubs have a fine "record in this competition, Yangtseepoo has won the trophy five times, 1927/28, 1930, 1933 and 1996 and were' runners-up twice. The Recs have won it twice, in 1934/35 and have been runners-up eight times.
At the conclusion of the match J. Munro, Hon, Secretary of the Asso-elation asked Mr. C. M. Bain to present the trophy to the winners. Mr. Bain in addressing those present said he was delighted 10 be present with them at this final of the Mer~ cury Cup and to witness the excel Tent spirit of sportsmanship that had been noticeable throughout the game, which resulted in a magnificent exhibition of bowling. It was this friendly rivalry that he wanted one couraged, especially as this great kame is being, played by so many nationalities. © The competition was begun in 1923 and the trophy was given by Mr. W. J. Davey of the Shanghai Mercury, with the sole idea fof promoting the game of bowls in [Shanghai and it' had succeeded. Curiously enough, in 1928 he had the honour then of presenting the Cup, and the teams and result were the Same as to-day. These two clubs eserve special mention, the Rees have a bowling history of forty years behind them and the present generation are worthily. upholding "the {traditions of heir predecessors. The Yangtseepoo Bowling Club" with twenty-two years behind them have taken a prominent part in advancing bowls in Shanghai, he was glad to;|see them put up stich a fine exhibition to-day and he heartily—con:
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