The Communications, with the help of a handicap of 468, took the lead from the Junior Chamber of Commerce in the first three of a 7-game play-off series at the American Club last night. The winner of four or more games shall take possession of the Commercial Ten Pins Handicap League "Sunday Mercury" Cup. Huebner of the Chamber of Commerce starred by getting an aggregate of 581. Quin, his team-mate, rolled 562 while McClellan countered the second highest triple of 506. The day's best single of 216 was made by Perry.
High singles by Perry and Mc-Clellan, who gained 216 and 201 respectively, gave the Communications the lead by winning the opening game with a convincing margin. Deducting the handicaps, the Communications outscored their opponents by 923-897.
The second string saw Lamb, the lead-off man, turning in an extremely low score of 115 and put the Communications down to lose the game. On the other hand, Huebner rolled 212 for the Chamber of Commerce safely to bring the standing even.
In the third session both teams were determined to break the tie. Excitement was high with the Communications getting slightly better breaks and winning the game by a close margin.
The remaining four games will be bowled off tomorrow night at the same place, Last night's results were:—
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