AUCKLAND LOSES TO CANTERBURY

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27441, 30 August 1954, Page 6

AUCKLAND LOSES TO CANTERBURY

"The Press" Special Service u HASTINGS, August 29. fine we ather for the last three days of the New Zealand women s basketball tournament at Hast- !!# gs *’u he l vy i ra l n feU dur ing the first spell of the final first-grade game between Canterbury and Auckland. The heavy ball suited the Canterbury players, who raced away to a 4-2 lead. The Auckland forwards were unable to goal accurately. 6 Canterbury defence—A. Kingsbury, N / Tregoning, and E. Bock—had a feast of the ball, and all three were sure in their passes to the centre third. A. Hughes and J. Edwards goaled effortlessly, and were able to cope easily with Auckland’s defensive tactics. N. Nicholas the Auckland centre, played well. With conditions to its liking, Canterbury led by 16 goals to 3 at half-time. From the start of the second spell, Auckland was a different team, and it pressed Canterbury throughout the spell. The new, dry ball, suited Auckland’s style of play better. The Canterbury centres were well covered by the Auckland players. The Auckland forwards combined cleverly and shot with more success than earlier.

Canterbury’s lead dwindled, but although Auckland kept up the pressure, the game ended with the score: Canterbury 24. Auckland 18. This was Canterbury’s seventh victory in New Zealand tournaments in the last 10 years. The 1955 tournament will be held at Christchurch.