Barbarians Upset S.J.G.C. in Mercury Cup *Cnntion Sept, 8.
MEDLEY of interesting results was seen yesterday afternoon when the first round of the much postponed Mercury Cup competition was held at the various greens spread over the city. The Barbarians Bowling Club, a mediocre second division aggregation, created one of the season's biggest surprises and upsets by eliminating the Shanghai Junior Golf Club 80-74. The game did] not arrive at a decision until an extra head was played as the Score at the end of the 2ist end was tied at 73-
Meanwhile, the Clube Lusitano, struggle and at the end of the fray the holders of the Cup and current when. the points, were counted up it rote a tied els Wag found that both sides had favorite by. Usposing atthe: one Meanwhile, despite the Hime aliceonaueroring champions, the sition supplied by W. J. and Shanghai" Hereation, Clube by" the men, Wi, Re impressive margin of. 24 shots: fo cablain his men to Aveshot vie~ Anal count being 08-0, "The. Shanghai' Lawn' Bowls Club 'FF the fourth rink, A, Cheotham's rel rweot revenge ever the Yang rink defeated W, A. Turnbull's quar-othe che Liitano winning By te 00, Bowling club atthe. greens atta, by the minimum margin of one score of, 80-6
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