SUBURBAN CLUBS MEET

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24983, 18 September 1946, Page 4

SUBURBAN CLUBS MEET

CLAIM FOR REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

The Christchurch Suburban Cricket Association had greatly appreciated the consideration received on the admission of a delegate to the Canterbury Cricket Association, said the retiring president (Mr C. Barrow) at the annual meeting last evening, but it was hoped that greater attention would be given to the claims of sub-association players for inclusion in provincial teams. There were some outstanding players in suburban and country clubs, and they were entitled to consideration by the selectors, he said.

Last year the number of teams in suburban cricket had increased by seven to 30, he said, and.eight new clubs had been approved for affiliation this year. The Christchurch City Council wrote urging earlier notification of grounds required, so that adequate preparation could be made. After the difficulty of stating definite requirements, before club meetings were held, had been mentioned, it was decided to suggst that the council invite applications direct from the clubs and not depend on a public advertisement.

During discussion of the annual report, Mr W. C. Aitken said he was concerned about the standard of cricket in suburban matches. He suggested that the management committee review the arrangement of its competitions. The Suburban Cricket Association had been established primarily to provide matches of a recreational nature, said Mr H. W. Rogers, and it was filling a valuable role. He was confident that any decline in the standard of play was merely a result of war-time difficulties. When delegates expressed appreciation of the services of the Suburban Cricket Umpires’ Association, Mr J. Lawrence said recruits were urgently needed. Members would be pleased to give addresses to clubs and to coach for examinations on cricket rules.

It was agreed that two-day matches should be held in the first and second grades and one-day matches in others. A proposal to vary the hours of play was ruled out of order until notice had been given. Clubs will be invited to enter teams for a new fourth grade for boys under 16 years of age on December 1, to be played on Saturday mornings. The following officers were elected; — patron, Mr H. W. Rogers; president. Mr E. Brook: vice-presidents, Messrs R. A. Smith, D. N. Stokes, P. Egan, W. C. Aitken, C. Barrow, W. Bampton, and A. Spicer; secretary, Mr F. S. Kiddey; treasurer, Mr D. L. Mitchell; auditor, Mr W. H. Down; delegate to Canterbury Cricket Association, Mr Aitken; management committee, Messrs J. Cains, 'l3. Cooke, H. Chatterton, M. E. Collier, J. D'Arcy, S. Ellis, H. C. Foster. H. R. Forbes, T. Gottermeyer, W. Oliver, E. Timms, and J. Lawrence. "