BASKETBALL

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 141, 16 June 1932, Page 20

BASKETBALL

SEVENTH ROUND OVER

LAST WEEK'S GAMES

DEFINITION OF RULES

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:The seventh' round of the Wellington Basketball. Association's competitions 'ivas- played on Saturday. Wesley and Training' College- showed continued improyement, the former team accoaiiting.for Gilbeys, and the latter v£or Kia Ora. - In the former game, the teamwork of- the [wintiers proved too much for/their opponents, the swift, sure passing from, defence to gpal, giving the -forwards plenty of opportunities to.score. Gilbey's inability to make foil.use of their chances at goal, allowed. Wesley, to gain a good lead, the final score being- 22 to 7. Mr. Brewin refereed. .'■''.

Wellington East Old Girls gained a runav^ay victory: from Awatea, their speedy passing; giving Awatea few chances to intercept Wellington East played a good all-round game and kept Awatea on the defensive. Awatea had many bright passing movements, but spolHTthe majority by continually crossing field lines. ; In this respect Wellington1 East were, not exempt either. Personal contact : was in evidence throughout the game. The final score •was: r Wellington East, 18; Awatea, 3. Mr, Howitt r.efereed.

tfMversity completely outclassed Brymayj their play, being Teally first-class. Quick interception, accurate passing, and ! reliable. igoal-throwing all played a: p^rt.itt their, success. .Brymay are to Vbje commended on' the' manner in which they stood up to their opponents. The'finaL score was: University, 35; Brymay, 7. ".Mr. Howitt controlled the game. . . .-;-.. ■: ■-- •. \ . r

Waacs and Technical Collego O.G. fought hard in their contest, neither side at any time gaining any appreciable lead. Both sides showed good defensive work, neither sets of forwards finding it" easy to work the ball in towards the goal. Shooting was erratic, too, many of the attempts to score being taken too hastily. The game ended Waacs 9, Technical 0.G.. 10. Miss Walker was referee.

Training College proved just too strong for Kia Ora, and won by 16 goals to 14 after a very closely-con-tested gameJ Training College made some neat passing movements, and played a" good defensive game. In'the second spell, Kia Ora played ono short, and had to work hard to keep the College team in check. A. McGuire (Kia Ora) and L. Kenner (Training College) collided in an attempt to gain possession '< of 'the ball, and received head injuries, and were forced to retire. The remaining players found the loss, of these players a handicap, but played with *. will, the uncertainty as to the result remaining until tlie last couple of minutes, when Training College gained the lead. Miss Walker was in charge of the game. Referees' Association. The June meeting of the W.B.R.A. was held this week, Mr.'Howe, president, bqing in the chair. Also present were Mrs. H. Muir, Misses HeTigue, Johnson, Walker, Sturrock, Lane-Brown, McGuire, Beales, Messrs. Moller, Brewin,'Howitt, Bryant, McPherson, Boyee, Proud, and .'Thorn. Letters of resignation were received from' Misses Madsbn and Elliott. Miss Elliott's resignation, which was tendered on account of illness at home, was accepted with regret, and the meeting expressed the, hope that she would be able to help later. It was decided to ask Mass Madson, who has been vicepresident of the association for tho last two years, to reconsider her resignation, as the meeting felt that, although she had been unable to help this year, she might,be able to do so later in the season. Appreciation of Miss Madson's services in the past was expressed by those present. Complaints were received that coaching from the side-lino' had caused trouble lately, and it was decided to write to the W.B.A. ana ask that a circular bo sent to all clubs drawing their attention to tho fact that referees, will bo compelled to abandon all games at which this occurs. It was also stated that players wore not conversant with the playing rules or tho local bylaws. Numbers of players were noticed chewing .'gum on the field, and some failed to attend at the time set down for 'their fixture. The local bylaw does riot allow any extension of time. The' following were nominated for membership:—Mrs. Doilo, Misses SturTock, Johnstone, Buck, Matthews, Johnson, Coehrane, Mpller, Quecnallj Albr'eicht. Mrs. Muir reported that sjjo had received a letter from the Otago Association stating that Miss M. Reid, an ex-Otago representtive player and keen worker in their association, was now residing in Welington. It was decided to invite Miss Eeid to becomo 'a member of the Referees' Association. Miss Matthews wrote stating ihat on one court at the Pctono Central School, ono of the goal posts was two feet behind the line. The- secretaiy was instructed to forward this information to the W.B.A. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Thorn for his action in having the posts on tho other Petone Central court altered. It was reported that the Lyall Btiy courts were dangerous to players on account of loose gravel, and that some of ■: the rings; were loose. The secretary was asked to bring these matters before the W.B.A. In" the general discussion on rules, several members brought up some interesting points. One member stated that apparently some referees and some teams were unaware that interchanging of more than nine players was not allowed, as at ono match this season he had heard that eleven players wore used for one toam, different players being used at different times. It was roported that referees found difficulty in obtaining scorers and timekeepers, and, it was resolved that teams b© asked to bring a scoror with them. Owing to the increasing amount of personal contact, it was suggested that referees should be very strict in all games in the hope that this fault would be eradicated.

rtt-watidecided to ask the W.B.A. to obtain confirmation, as to. where tho free.^pass. was given in the event of a ; player', jumping, on the line when defending.a throw-in. The meeting agreed that after, a;player, had thrown in tho bal;she must re-enter the field at the epbfc where the throw-in was given. : c:- The importance of a referee following up the- game so as to give absolutely correct, decisions was stressed.

:It%as.decided to ask the W.B.A. to -forward a remitto ,tho N.Z.B.A. for discussion at the council meeting, in Angtist, Vwithv regard to the interpretation of> the -jumping in over the 12ft rule.

v. Basketball fixtures for Saturday'ivill appear in to-morrow's issue.