CRICKET

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 24051, 13 September 1943, Page 3

CRICKET

OLD BOYS’ CLUB

YEAR’S ACTIVITIES REVIEWED

“For the first time since the formation of the club, It was unable to carp on on its own because so many of its members were serving In the Armed Forces,” states the annual report of the Christchurch High School Old Boys Cricket Club. “At the suggestion of the Canterbury Cricket Association, the club combined with Lancaster Park and West Old Boys From a playing point of view the club had a most successful season. In the competitions, the first grade team came second, equal, the second grade team came second, and the third grade team first In Its grade. “Although the clubs combined as far as playing strength, the finances of each club were kept separate. Although the Canterbury Cricket Association made a grant to clubs by reducing the ground rent the club kept financial only by special efforts, such as afternoon tea and competitions.”

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL REPORT

"Considering that no trophies were being competed for, the standard of play was generally very satisfactory," says the annua] report of the Christchurch Suburban Cricket Association, commenting on the activities of the association in the 1942-43 season. “This is all the more remarkable when it is taken into account that teams were in many instances very much depleted during the season. "Although the membership for the season fell far short of that for the previous season, the Interest displayed in matches is evidenced by the results. “Considering that clubs had been relieved of registration fees to an amount of approximately £35, the finances of the association are still in a sound position. Special efforts on the part of the committee resulted in £SO being added to the funds. An equal amount was withdrawn from the special Post Office account and invested in the Third Liberty Iran The balance-sheet shows a credit balance of £154 14s 2d. “In the season there were 29 teams, compared with 51 in the previous year; the registered players in the two seasons were 1031 and 773 respectively."