BASKETBALL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 156, 17 June 1936, Page 3

BASKETBALL

Weather Spoils Mid-Week Competition POOR HANDLING OF BALL (By “Centre."’) Conditions for play last Thursday were poor. For the first games there was a strong wind, which spoilt all chances of accurate goal-throwing; then rain set in and ths rest c.f the games were played on a very wet court, with the hall so slippery that it was difficult to handle. Jho meeting of Woolworths A and Swifts A was rather a scrappy game, especially in the initial stages. Swifts settled more quickly and despite the strong wind managed to play a good passing game, and the forwards, by getting close in under the goal, made iairly sure of their goals. Woolwoitbs did not get going at all, and lacked that accuracy which was so noticeable in their team the previous week. M. Lewis had the misfortune io sprain her tinkle, and no doubt this weakened the forward third. 11. Wright, defence for Swifts, was noticeable for her sound, clean play. The final score was 11 to 5 in favour of Swifts. There was no doubt about tho result of the Roachs v. Havelock game alter tho teams had been a lew minutes on tho field. Roachs were superior in all thirds, and very quickly accumulated a largo score. Their defence was very sound. M. Burge particularly playing a very fine game. JJespite the conditions lor play, the forwards passed well, to finish nearly always with a goal. 11. Bligh, for Havelock, played a strong, consistent game. B Grade Games. Beatalls (11) v. Swifts B (3).—There was much faulty passing on both sides, and tho game was lacking m inteiest as a result. Beatalls played a better game than their opponents—less careless, and better handling of the ball. Swifts were playing two short, which no doubt weakened their team considerably Baptist (10) v. H. 5.0.8. B (6).—A very even game for the first half, hut eventually Baptist forged ahead. The ball was wet and heavy, therefore fumbling was excusable. As the courts tyero wet and slippery it was impossible to judge a girl on this day’s play, but here and there a girl showed above her fellows. L. Thompson, Old Girls’ centre, and D. Bowmont and N. Robson, Baptist defence were noticeable, while N. Gosling, forward played her usual good game. McKenzies (11) v. Convent Old Girls B (14).—Convent Old Girls took tho lead from the first whistle. They showed better combination and a more finished style of play. The defence played a very good game, P. Marsicano and F. O’Shea working and combining well. McKenzies showed tho same fault as last week—faulty passing. This is a pity as they are a good combination and much ground is needlessly given away in this manner. St. Matthews v. West End. —Although St. Al at thews won by a largo margin, the game was much more even than the score indicates. West End forwards worked well, J. Tern playing a very good game. The centres of both teams played splendidly. St. Matts, defence is the strongest part of their team, P. Bungate and Al. Lay being outstanding.