BASKETBALL

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 32, 6 August 1936, Page 4

BASKETBALL

NEW ZEALAND CUP

HOLDERS' HARD TASK

KEEN COMPETITION

(By "Ring.")

The' competition. for the New .Zealand Cup becomes harder each year, and reports on the improving standard indicate that Wellington will have a hard task to retain the cup, which they have held for two years: Detailed news already received shows Canterbury and Southland to be strong challengers this year, with Auckland always giving an excellent display, and Otago, runners-up ■ last year, to be expected to give a good account of themselves. Southland are fielding nine of their ten players who' played in the 1935 tournament, and when it is remembered that Wellington just managed to beat them by one goal, the local supporters will await with interest the Wellington-Southland-match.

This year, also, Southland are taking the precaution of sending their full complement of 12 players. Last year they found it a handicap to have but one emergency. The remaining three players are B. Ingram, L. Sadlier, and D. Lainchbury, only the last-named having represented Southland before. The nine are L. Mehafiy, F. Basstian J. Tyrell, E. Zeame, E. Shepherd,: ' L. Glennie, E. Small, J. Kelly, and 'M Shand.

Southland defeated Otago on Saturday by 18 to 9. V

Canterbury reports that six of last year's players Will be taking the field next month, namely, G. Gluestin (forward), F. Southan, V. Flood, G. Winter (centres), J. Hunter and M. Fancy (defence), X, Stephenson, ex-Poverty Bay and Auckland representative, strengthening the defence, third. Their unorthodox style of play—long passing and forceful intercepting by high jumps, is usually disconcerting at first and their strength is underestimated as a result. In the past, their forwards have been renowned for their spectacular long shots. ~ . " Auckland have high hopes-of regaining their supremacy, and although no definite word has been received, it is expected that their team this year will oe stronger than that of 1935. N.Z. TOURNAMENT REFEREES. Referees appointed to act at the' New Zealand tournament are as follows:— Mr& ?• Crayen (Hawke's Bay), Miss ?• st£ r (2 ta S0)' Mi, ss E. Hunt (Auckland), Mr. D. McCorrhick (Canterbury), Mrs. W. J. McKenzie (Canterbury) Miss V. C. Smith (Southland), Miss L. Sturrock (Wellington). HUTT VALLEY TEAM. The Hutt "Valley team appears strong enough to do well in tho second grade section, and with the close standard of play in South Canterbury Ashburton, Southland minor teams to n rame a ew of the fading teams, Hutt valley should gain some valuable experience through their participation in the tourney. The following players will represent Hutt Valley:— • F. McLaggen, a good forward who occasionally loses possession through playing too close to the line. She was in last year's team also. I. Lambourne is in ,the team for the first time, but deserves her place because of her ability to combine well. K. McNeil], also a newcomer, is showing rapid improvement, and the experience of tournament games should be invaluable to her. - • N. Coffey is a promising forward and can be relied on in emergencies. B. Beasley has represented Wellington senior B, so has a, certain amount of experience to help her side.' She needs to take care not to over-guard.-M. Tyrrall is a good centre; but 'does not always remember to • cover her opponent. ■ ~ "D. Davidson wears Hutt colours for the third time, and this year is playing particularly well. ~ O. Pope, who is playing a muchimproved game, could do better,if she did not waste energy in unnecessary jumping. H. Williams is a good defence,, withthe advantage of height. Her carelessness in taking possession often loses her side the ball. She needs to watch a tendency to over-guard. J. Benton (captain) is in her third representative team, and ,is an excellent all-round' defence, good in positional play. . M. Lambourne represented Hutt Valley in 1934; and is a strong defence. Sheris inclined to over-guard. ,B. Holding, who is up from fifth grade to A grade this season, warrants her inclusion on the fine game she has played this.year. Mrs. DJ Cleland, secretary .of the H.ViB.A., has been appointed manager. Mrs. R. Cole, president of the H.V.8.A., will be the delegate to the New Zealand council, which will commence its meeting in Christchurch on Tuesday, August 25. EXECUTIVE MEETING. / The fortnightly meeting of the executive of the WiB.A. was; held on Monday night, with' Mrs. A. Symonds, president, in the chair. Also present were Mesdames H. D. Muir, A:-Muir, C. Dyer, Misses M." E. Armstrong, -A. Henne'ssy,: .E.Ruddell, J. Mitchell. ,P. Flan, J. Clarke, O. Wharton, Q. Hall, McLean, N. McGuire, M. Blake. Horowhenua arid Manawatu ■ Associations wrote expressing pleasure in arranging matches for. the Wellington fourth grade team, and in view of the present position, of the fourth competition, it was decided to leave .the arrangement .of dates to. Mrs. VA. Symonds' in conference with the Horowhenua/ Manawatu, and Te Kawau delegates. It was "decided that the Canterbury B v. Wellington B match be played at Mount Cook at 3 p.m. on August 8, with Mrs; Dyer as referee, and to- ask the New Zealand president, Mrs: H. D. Muir, to present the cup at the dance that evening. Wellington East O.G. reported that £9 15s had been-raised by means of a jumble sale, in aid of the .travelling expenses. The secretary was instructed to write to the. club expressing the thanks of the executive. - - After considerable discussion, it was unanimously agreed that a third.grade representative player who had failed to report for practices, should ■be notified that she had been replaced by another player: 'P. Clarke (Wellington East) was appointed, captain of the third representative team, and 'J. Fyfe' (Kirkcaldies) vice-captain. CANTERBURY B v. WELLINGTON B. On Saturday, the annual match for the Muir Cup will be played at Mount Cook courts at 3 p.m. 'Canterbury won the trophy last year, but it is hoped that once, again Wellington will succeed in gaining the victory. Each year the interest in this match between Canterbury B and Wellington B grows keener, and it is regarded as one of the most enjoyable fixtures of the year. The teams are as follows: — iCanterbury.—Forwards: N. Mahoney, G. Kinley, N. Leigh. Centres: G. Mullins (captain), E. Sherratt, B. Cochrane, G: McLaughlin. Defence: J. Bruce, R. Freeman, E. Smart. Wellington.—E. Hathaway, V. King, M. Fraser (captain),: D. Burns, S. Jones, J. Bowe, L.' Akel, V. O'Hanlon, K. .Blatch, K. Norris, M. Lancaster, P. McGpldrick. SENIOR B DANCE. The senior B team is having a dance on Saturday night at the Wellington Rowing Club, and .is combining the entertainment of the Canterbury team with an effort to raise funds for travelling expenses. It is hoped that players will attend the dance and rilake it a huge success. SATURDAY'S GAMES. ' Senior A. University v. Kia Ora B, Mt. Cook No. 3, 1.45 p.m., Miss Wharton; Wellington East O.G. v. Kia Toa, Mt. Cook No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Miss Armstrong; Wesley v. Kia Ora A, Mt. Cook No. 2, 2 p.m., Miss Sturrock; Wellington Technical O.G. v. Awatea, Mt. Cook No. 1, 2.5 p.m.. Miss Armstrong. AH senior B teams a bye. Third Grade? Section 1. Aspro vVMelrose, Mt. Cook No. 3, 2.5

p.m., Miss Wharton; Awatea v. Furlor; Mt. Cook N0.;4, 2 p.m., Mr. Howe. Section 2. ~ St. Joseph's v. St. Patrick's, Mt. Cook No. 5, 2 p.m., Mrs. McDonald; Poneke v. Queen Anne; Mt. Cook No. 6, 2 p.m., Mr. Ede; Olympic v. St. Patrick's (.unfinished match), Mt. Cook. No. 4, 3.20 p.m., Mr, Howe. ' •■■ ■ Consolation Games. Jasco v. Wellington East 0.G., Mt. Cook No. 4, 2.20 p.m., Mr. Howe; Kirkcaldies v. Y.W.C.A. (A), Mt. Cook No. 6, 320 p.m., Mr. Ede; Knox v. Y.W.C:A. (B), Mt. Cook No. 5, 2.20 p.m., Mrs. McDonald; Roseneath v. Training College, Mt. Cook No. 6, 2.20 p.m., Mr: Ede. Fourth Grade, Section 1. ■:■■' Aitkens v.Halvic, Hataitai No. i, 2 p.m., Mr. Brewin; Aspro v. Kirkcaldies, Hataitai No. 1, 2.20 p.m., Mr. Brewin; D.I.C. v. Koala, Hataitai No. 1, 3,20 p.m., Mr. Brewin; Melrose v. Abelco. Hataitai No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr. Budden; Kia Ora v. Brymay, Hataitai No. 2, 2.20 p.m., Mr. Budden; Johnsonville, a bye. Section .2. Rawleighs'v. St. Patrick's, Hataitai No. 3, 2 p.m., Mr. McPherson; Rovers V. Wesley, Hataitai No. 3, 2.20 p.m., Mr. McPherson; St. James v. Wellington East 0.G., Hataitai No. 4, 2 p.nf Mr. Bryant; Wembley v. Poneke, Hataitai No. 4, 2.20 p.m., Mr. Bryant; Swifts v. Zimmes, Hataitai No. 2, 3.20 p.m., Mr. Budden; Soma, a bye. Section 3, Consolation Games. Berhampore v. Kaiwarra, Newtown School,' 3.20 p.m., Miss Wills; Aotea Roa v. Kriox, Miramar South No. 1, 2.20 p.m., Miss I. Avenall; Island Bay O S B v. Soma B. Newtown School, 2 p.m, Miss Wills; Empire Box. a bye. Postponed game: Kia Toa v. Onslow Newtown, 2.20 p.m., Miss WillsMcKenzies, a bye. FOURTH GRADE. Section 4. Knox Kent Terrace v. St. Josephs, Hataitai No. 3, 3.20 p.m., Mr. McPher.M^^°™ neath, v- Teaspur, Hataitai No 4, 3.20 pjp., Mr. Bryant; St. Anne's t; re ™gfv Hataitai No. 5. 2 p.m.,.Mrs. Jgch> Wellington College Old Girls v Wesley, Maranui, Hataitai No. 5, 2 20 p.m., Mrs. Inch; Stylecraft v. Tech. k■iT"'io aiait- a« No> 6' 2 P-m- Miss Campbell; C. Smith, a bye. sth GRADE. Section 1. St. Patrick's v. Ferguson and Osborn, Hataitai No. 6, 2:20 p.m Miss Campbell; Johnsonville and Miramar, Section 2. B^M^To 0- 0- \ Queen Anne, Lyall fy a 2 p-m-' Mlss David; Symingn° n \?" G^ lby?' Lyall Bay No. 172 20 p.m., Miss David; .Whitcombes, a bye. Section 3.' B| yr|^ P VM^Sa Sb;HKb N; e . 2' 2- 20 Section 4. Thorndon v. Y.W.C.A. A, Lyall Bay p.m., Mrs, Inch; Onslow, a bye. j CONSOLATION SECTION JF°l- His P/fe LW^y Cook No. 5, 3.20 p.m., Mrs. McDonald SIXTH GRADE. Newtown v. St. Patrick's A t,,,h REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICES Senior" A, Mt. Cook No. 1, 3.20 pm Third grade, Mt. Cook No 3 IfOpm p.m° U Grade> Hataitai No- 6" 3.20 HUTT VALLEY ASSOCIATION. A GRADE. NoW2 Sl]V; EV'?r G:' ,? etone Central $&*%£%££& Aotea,,Petone Central No 1 210 nm Mrs. Cleland; .Bellevue,- a bye. P ' B Grade. C.O.G. v. Willsco,.R*ndwick Wn •> o P.m., Miss Cashmore; Upper Hutt 'v er Bros Petone Central No 2 210 Lambourne; St. James, a b.ye. C GRADE. ' film O.f,llrfc:k, PfeyCentral' «-V----ST. JOSEPH'S. CLUB DANCE St^jSl'^a^fua^ dance of mm and wertiveU hr lewa Sr°ded hi fng H g h gC-r MM wllshe V^ lis' Mesto« O'Learyi vyaishe, Heduerman, and Mr C Fletcher, who s"o ably carried out the duties of M.C., and Mr T MarmH who kindly played the extras. X'