BASKETBALL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 159, 21 June 1935, Page 12

BASKETBALL

SATURDAY MATCHES First Round Completed POSITIONS OF TEAMS (Bv “Centre.”) The first round of the basketball competitions was completed on Saturday, and the various positions of teams proves interesting. In the next round play should he very keen, as these games will probably decide the championship In each grade. The three selectors—Mrs. Giorgi < 1 grade), Mrs. Craven (B grade), aid Mr. Harris (C grade)—will also watih these games with interest, M tndividu I players will have their last chance to prove their merit. The positions of the teams in the Saturday competition! are as follow A GRADE.

A Grade Games. Havelock Al v. H.S.O.G. Al: In tl.e early stages ot the game the c0mm....tion ot both, teams was poor, and iai..ty handling marred the piay. Lu.. ~ high passes spoilt Old Giris play, i v half-time score was 6 to 5 in tavoui m Old Girls. F. Stiuthers, defence . 0.G., and B. Butcher, delence i Havelock,, were outstanding, white Harris also played a solid game. - . Cooper, forward tor Haveloca, pla,, re well, and her accurate shooting v u-> an asset to her team. The game ires disappointing irom the spectators pu«.s of view, the play never really reaettn g the standard that would be expect: j from these two teams. The game closre with the score in iavour of Uld Girls . y one goal. West End v. Otane: An interesting game, handling and passing accomplished in approved manner. The ffidence of both sides played well. A. Clark and I*. Berry, lor West Eml, combined beautifully, intercepting wi n their usual agility. The forwards u > provided sparkling episodes, many extra long shots being achieved wn > merit. Otane was especially proa - nent in this direction. West End won 20—6. H.S.O.G. A2 v. Havelock AS; Tins was a one-sided game, Havelock having it all their own way. Tho Village <c - ties executed some pretty passing, A. Sanson being outstanding. Old Gins were one short in the delence, and us Havelock forwards had the lion’s share of the play it was to be expected that scoring should be high, the final score being 22—8 in favour of the Villagers. A. Baird and Al. Anderson are to bo congratulated on their stern and prolonged tussle against tho throe Haicloek iorwards. A. Bairds interception was a feature of her game; this d< - fence is new to Hastings senior baski.ball and would be an acquisition to any team. Air. Harris ably controlled the game. B Grade Match. High School Bl v. B2: Play on both sides was fairly good, but the game » not very exciting at any stage. 'J i e passing in the Bl team was goo. , especially that of J .Hennjh and r. . Bickering, two forwards who pass t..e ball quickly and accurately. E. Job .- stone as delence also played a gi 1 solid game. J. Kelt, delence tor D-, aud D. Swayne, centre, played a gm u steady game. The game ended in favour ol 81, the score being 14 to G. C Grade Matches. Otane v. Convent C 3: An interesting game to watch, as the ball truveilre up and down tne field, and goals were scored frequently. Passing on botu sides was good, and very lew mistaure were made. The outstanding piayer mi the field was Al. Scrimenger, forward tor Otane, whose field work aud gout throwing are ol high standard tor a junior piayer. Al. Thompson, defence, played her best game so far. Scoring throughout the game was very closi, Otane finally winning by 20 goals to 17. High School C2 v. C 3: The C 3 team ■fielded only seven players, and so tho C2 team had a very easy win. C 3 struggled manfully, but could get nowhere. J. Patterson, centre for C 3, changi d to lorwaid, and played a great game of basketball, scoring nearly all the »evt n goals tor her team. F. Palmer in tl.u centre also played well, and did hi r best against overwhelming odds. A. Wiggins, defence for 02, plays a goon, sound game, and the three forwards who always play good basketba|4 thru i between them 11 goals—more than a goal a minute. . Convent Cl v. High School: This was a most interesting aud last gaum with the score fluctuating from one team to another, the half-time score being 5 all. High School was one gc I ahead tor most of the time and their defence kept the boll from Convent in a very determined manner. Alt« r half-time Convent asserted their superiority by changing their tactics, making use of every opportunity and gradually drew ahead to win thd match 10-7. Tips for Centres. To throw a ball to a defence is a most decided weakness—use your ey ■ • To crowd on your own player leaves her no option hut a long pass which very oiten goes astray. Do not over-defend the centre throwing off; nothing is .gained hut an advantage to the other side. A centre thrower should be rea'y to delivei the ball before the whistle blows, aud take the first opportunity to pass to a clear player Do not pass and repass in centre when forwards are waiting lor the ball: it is a decided waste of time and energy. Players are asked to see that the gates leading into the basketball courts are closed when they leave the grounds.

W. L. D. PtB. PtB. Ch. For Ag. Ila H.S.O.G. Al 5 —— 1 138 62 11 West End ... Q 1 116 70 11 Havelock Al 4 2 —* 99 71 8 Havelock A2 3 3 —- 80 99 6 Otane ... 1 4 1 67 99 4 Hiali School 1 4 1 79 101 3 H.S.O.G. A2 — 6 — 46 123 0 B GRADE. Convent . 6 — — 126 69 12 H.S. Bl . 4 2 —— 79 61 b H.S. B2 . 9 4 — 72 76 113 4 Havelock — 6 — 39 u C GRADE. Convent Cl 7 — —- 168 57 14 H.S. C2 .. 5 9 —- lol 76 1 ij Convent C2 5 2 — 114 102 A 0 H.S. Cl . 4 3 — 98 97 u Otane .... 3 4 ■ 106 128 0 H.S. C3 . 2 —- 69 113 Convent C3 9 0 — 106 140 Havelock o 7 — <0 139 b