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Evening Star, Issue 22772, 6 October 1937, Page 15

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ONE-DAY CRICKET PROPOSAL O.fi.A. REJECTS SCHEME Consideration of a proposal from the annual meeting concerning ono-day cricket was quickly disposed of at a meeting of the general committee of the Otago Cricket Association last evening, the innovation receiving no support, and a motion was carried that two-day matches be played as usual. Those present were the president (Mr A. H. Allen) in the chair, Messrs F. N. Binney, E. H. Downes, W. P. Titchener, O. G. Stevens, W. A. Rowland, J. M. Fraser, J. M. Kennedy, H. Eckhoff, G. G. Austin, E. H. Ferguson, E. G. Williams, H. D. Kerr, R. O. Talbot, H. Harvey, G. R. Dickinson, D. A. Solomon, and Dr A. A. Reid. Mr Fraser moved that two-day matches be played as previously, Mr Eckhoff seconding the motion. Mr Rowland supported the motion, and declared that when one-day cricket was tried here previously it was hot a success. It had been submitted that one-day cricket would benefit the finances of the association, but he did ! not think this was so. A strong batting side might go in and make 300 runs, and the opposing side “ would sit on their bats,” which would not help cricket. Another point was that if one or two batsmen made big scores, the “ rabbits ” would not get a hand, which would not be for the good of the game. The motion was carried. The hours of were fixed from I. to 6.30. OPENING OF COMPETITIONS. Mr Ferguson said that tho Ground Committee was hopeful that it would be able to begin its competitions on October 16, but this was dependent on weather conditions. On Mr Ferguson’s motion, October 16 was tentatively fixed for the opening of the senior and intermediate competitions. PLUNKET SHIELD DATES. The Auckland Cricket Association suggested December 31, January 1,3, and 4 as the dates for the Plunket Shield match between Otago and Auckland at Auckland. The Secretary said that if this were agreed to, it would necessitate the Canterbury match at Christchurch being played on December 24, 25, 27, and 28. Mr Fraser moved that the dates for the Auckland match be left over till Canterbury’s wishes were known, tho motion being carried. It was decided to suggest that the Canterbury match commence on Christmas Day and the Auckland match on New Year’s Day. COMMITTEES APPOINTED. Committees were appointed as follow: Management.—Messrs A. H. ‘ Allen (chairman), F. N. Binney, J. M. Fraser, R. 0. Talbot, D. A. Solomon, E. G. Williams, E. H. Ferguson, G. R. Dickinson, and Dr A. A. Reid. Grade. —Messrs W. S. Armitage (convener), W. A. Rowland, 11. O. Talbot, and G. R. Dickinson. Grounds.—Messrs E. H. Ferguson (convener), ■E. G. Williams, W. ,F. Titchener, and 0. G. Stevens. jiFioapec.-rrhlessrs -E. ,N. Binney. (convener), H. Eckhoff, J. M. Fraser, W. R. Brinsley, H. D. Kerr, J. M. Kennedy, W. F. Titchener, and W. S. Armitage,' The appointment of a Selection Committee was held over. The grade rules were referred to the Grade Committee for a report. GROUND MEMBERS. The Chairman announced that members present had guaranteed an additional 34 ground members, bringing the total promised to date to 109 towards the 150 aimed at. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES. The secretary of the Umpires’ Association (Mr W, A. Rowland) wrote stating that his association desired upon receipt of notification of tho appointment of umpires for interprovmcial matches, the secretary of the association should be notified and he would advise the members of their appointment. It was decided to accede to the Umpires’ Association’s request. LARGER WICKETS FOR INTERMEDIATES. The secretary of the Umpires’ Association (Mr W. A. Rowland) advised that the association was of the opinion that larger wickets should be used in intermediate matches. On the motion of Mr Dickinson it was decided that full-sized wickets be used in intermediate grade matches. JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mr J. H. Don Miller reported on the activities of the Junior Cricket Committee. This consisted of a delegate from all the junior clubs, and. at present representatives of four senior clubs. Mr G. E. Laing had been appointed hon. secretary, Mr A. E. Ansell chairman, and Mr T. G. Tomkins representative on the Grade Committee. The committee had carried resolutions that a promotion and relegation scheme he introduced into cricket, up to and including intermediate grade? and that with a view to maintaining interest until 6.30 in one-day matches extra points bo allotted for an outrjght win. The promotion and relegation question was held over in the meantime, and the question of allocation of points for one-day matches was referred to the Grade Committee for report. Mr J. A. Robson was appointed to represent the association on the Junior Cricket Committee. GENERAL, The Chairman made reference to the formation of the proposed national council of sport, and said that so far the association had had no invitation from the Minister to take any part in tho scheme. J. Buckingham's application for a transfer from Albion (Oamaru) to Albion was referred to the Grade Committee. A motion was carried that in the event of + he first day of a match being wet captains of teams should be recommended to consider dividing the time for play on the second day instead of playing the match out at night as was the case last year. Messrs A. H. Allen and J. Ramsden (resident delegate) were appointed to represent the association at the biennial conference of the New Zealand Cricket Council in Christchurch on November 4, and at the annual meeting on November 5.