The Archive · 1939

One-Sided Results in Bowls

Blues, Police, Yangtzepoo Win Conyincingly Remarkable Score of 53-9 by H. Wallace's Rink

NE-SIDED results were returned in three out of four matches in the First Division of the Shanghai Lawn' Bowls League yesterday the S.L.B.C. Blues, the Police and. the Yangtzepoo Bowling Club winning decisively. In the fourth senior match, the SIL.B.C. Reds took four points from the Recs, but it was an extremely well-played match, the final score being 63 shots To 56 in favour of the Reds.

Only one match was played in the Second Division, the Shanghai Lawn Bowls Club winning easily from the Junior Golf Club. The second match scheduled in this category, between the Police and the Barbarians, did not materialise as. the latter failed to tum out in full force. It was learned yesterday that the Police will claim a walkover.

Of outstanding interest was the fine work of H. Wallace's rink in scoring 53 shots to the opposing rink's nine; for the Shanghai Lawn Bowls Club Blues. This performance, it was said, represents the highest score to be made in several seasons, as well as being the most decisive individual victory for the seme period.

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