CRICKET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 214, 10 September 1931, Page 17

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND AFFAIRS.

ANNUAL REPORT ISSUED

The annual report of the Auckland Cricket Association, just issued, indicates that the association last year had an excellent season all round. Financially the association was £153 down on its year's operations, but this was after paying out of current revenue such sums as £227 for coaching, £162 for expenses of team on tour to Dunedin, and £125 to New Zealand Cricket, Limited. In the Piunket Shield matches Auckland ran Canterbury close for possession of the trophy, and subsequently five Aucklanders gained places in the New Zealand team for England. Appreciation of Wensley's work as coach is expressed, though financial considerations have necessitated the decision to endeavour to continue coaching work for the next season through honorary local talent. The report sets out concisely the results of the various club competitions and Piunket Shield matches, the latter with scores, and touches on such aspects of management as grounds, junior management, and umpiring, with reference to notable losses of players and officials by death. Special appreciation is recorded of the services of Mr. J. H. Watts, who has served for a quarter of a century as honorary treasurer. Incidentally,. an appeal is made to ex-players to strengthen the umpiring side of the game in Auckland.

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION.

JUNIOR MANAGEMENT AFFAIRS. The annual general meeting of the junior management committee of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association, was held on Monday. evening. A large number of delegates and supporters were present, and the president, Mr. Elliott, was in the chair, The secretary's report, covering the activities of the juniors during the 1930-31 season was read and adopted, and a note of appreciation was recorded to the outgoing ofllcers. The prospects for the new season were deemed very satisfactory, although the present depression is bound to have a detrimental effect on cricket. A large number of clubs, however, signified their Intention of entering teams, and keen competitions are again expected. Tho election of officers resulted as follows: —Chairman, Mr. Blow; vicechairman, Mr. Ulingworth; secretary, Mr.' F. Fawcett.

CLEVEDON CLUB'S YEAR,

(From Our Own Correspondent.) CLEVEDON, Wednesday. The annual meeting of tho Clevedon Cricket Club was presided over by the club captain, the Rev. S. C. Francis. The report stated that the club was in a flourishing condition, and that playing facilities had been greatly improved. Twelve matches were played with other clubs, two being won outright, three on the first innings; three were lost outright, three on the first innings, and one was drawn. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £11 4/2. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Mr. J. Luke; president, Mr. C. C. Munro; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. J. Hyde, A. D. Bell, W. T. Duder. and C. Atchison : secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. F. Duder; captain. Mr. W. S. Duder: vicecaptain, Mr. J. Colquhoun : committee, Rev. S. C. Francis, Messrs. P. C. M. Waters, A. C. Atchison, R. Dow, and the officers, ex officio; auditor, Mr. D. M. Bryan; official ■corer, Mr. G. Walsh. It was decided to open the season on October 10.