CRICKET

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23750, 23 September 1942, Page 5

CRICKET

SIMPLER SYSTEM OF POINTS

Systems of points to obtain the keenest competition in one-day cricket and at the same time present tine fairest indication of the merits of the teams, were compared by the management committee of the Canterbury Cricket Association last evening. When the usual formal motion that the points be the same as last year was moved, Mr F. L. Kinvig proposed a new roster by which less credit would be given for a drawn game. He said that in one-day cricket draws were frequent and an additional stimulus toward playing for a win was required. He suggested 12 points for an outright win, eight for a win on the first innings or a win by default, four for a tie (an equal number of runs), and one for a draw. Mr J. L. Kerr favoured the same allocation as last season—eight for an outright win, six for a win on the first innings or by default, three for a tie, and two for a draw.

"If you want to ensure Ahat the teams will play for it, give nb points for a draw, and minus two for a loss," said Mr I. B. Cromb.

Nothing was gained by an elaborate system of points, said Mr G. S. A. BiltclifT. Why not simply give one for a win. half for a tic, and nothing for any other result?

All these proposals were then moved as amendments to Mr Kinvig's scheme. Fcur supported the present scheme moved by Mr Kerr, Mr.Cromb's proposal lapsed for want of a seconder, while Mr BiltclifT's principle was adopted when he agreed to three for an outright win, two for a win on the first innings or by default, and one for a tie. This found five supporters. Mr BiltclifT himself said he considered outright wins would be rare this season.

Competitions will open on .October 17. Play will bo from 1.30 to 6.30 p.m., with the suggestion that where Army teams arrive late an extension to 7 p.m. might be mutually agreed on. Mr W. A. Hadlee was elected sole selector.

Invitations for friendly matches on Labour Day will be sent to Rangiora, Ashburton, and Ellesmere. The following sub-committees were appointed:—Competitions: Messrs W. J. V. Hamilton, F. L. Kinvig, and W. A. Hadlee, Postponements: Messrs I. B. Cromb, D. Colville, and Dr. K. F. M, Utfley. Minor Associations: Messrs J. L, Kerr, Ry H. North, and R. C. Saunders. Delegates to Umpires’ Association; Messrs G. L. Bull and R. H. Scott. Delegates to Victory Park Board: Messrs W. L. King, R. H. North, and C. S. Thompson. Delegate to Pioneer Sports Club; Mr R. H. Scott.