Burton Cup Bowls

Almost perfect weather favoured the hundreds of bowlers who converged on Gisborne during Easter to compete for the Burton Cup, one of the most coveted of bowling trophies. Both the Kahutia and Poverty Bay greens were occupied fully for three days, presenting an animated picture as game after game was played. Eventually all the rinks were eliminated except two, H. Martin's Kahutia four, and H. Spence's visitors from Hastings. In the final Martin beat Spence 26 to 19.

The victors. From right, H. Martin (skip), A. Falconer jr. (3), F. Quayle (2), and G. File (lead).

The Burton Cup.

The runners-up. From right, H. Spence (skip), J. Thornton (3), L. Smith (Gisborne), substitute, (2), and L. Hagen (lead). D. Henderson, the Hastings No.2, was unable to stay for the final.

At the Kahutia Green during the Easter tournament, with the pavilion in the background.

The Poverty Bay Club's greens in Ormond Road also presented an animated sight.

Bowling interest for women players at Easter wass centred on the three-day contest for the Theo Nicholas Cup at the Riverside Bowling Club's greens. In the final, which was between two Riverside rinks, Mrs V. Coker defeated Mrs M. Elliott, 19 to 15. Seated, from left: Mrs Coker, holding the Nicholas Cup, Mrs E. Moore, Mrs D. Clark, Mrs V. Glover. Standings: Mr Nicholas, Mrs Elliott, holding the Martin Cup, Mrs M. Lunken, Mrs N. Meyrick, and Mrs D. Gregory. At right is club president, Mrs Gibson.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 10 : May 5, 1955

Burton Cup Bowls