SUMMER SPORT.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 245, 15 September 1932, Page 2

SUMMER SPORT.

CITY COUNCIL CRICKET CLUB

REVIEW OF PAST SEASON

The annual report of the City Council Cricket Club reviews the past season in interesting manner. It reads: “The club enjoyed a most satisfactory season, both as regards the success achieved by the team and the interest and enthusiasm displayed by the members. Although not successful in securing competition honours, we heartily congratulate Y.M.C.A. Club on winning the junior competition, and also the Palmerston North Club, winners of the senior division. It is unfortunate that such keenness and enthusiasm as was displayed by T the team was not favoured with greater success. Although the eleven finished lower on the ladder than was the case in the previous year, it nevertheless gave some splendid exhibitions, haying inflicted a defeat on the competition leaders and emerged unbeaten in the final round of the competition. As most of the personnel of last year’s team are again playing, we can look forward with confidence to better results in the coming season. The following represented Manawatu on various occasions: —E. Morgan, C. Turner, H. Lane and J. Gavey.

“The club’s finances are in a very satisfactory 7 condition, and the Manawatu Cricket Association are to be congratulated on the system introduced for the collection of ground fees; this undoubtedly assisted clubs immensely 7. It is anticipated that with the previous support obtained from members, no difficulty 7 will be encountered in the collection of the subscriptions. Thanks are due to the ladies who kindly assisted with the afternoon tea arrangements, and the committee desire to place on record their appreciation of their services.”

TAKARO BOWLING, CROQUET AND TENNIS CLUB;

The report of the president of the Takaro Bowling, Croquet and Tennis Club, Mr E. Simpson, states: “It is pleasing to report that the club’s finances show a credit of £l9 2s lid after a considerable sum having been spent on improvements, including six now grass tennis courts and croquet shelters. Our annual gala day proved a great success, and was favoured by the weatlier conditions. We also held two closing gala day bowling tournaments which were well patronised, and we extend thanks to the sister clubs for their support. An increase in membership and keenness prevailing mado our bowling section quite enjoyable and tho fine summer enabled the bowlers to take full advantage of the season. A silver cup (Takaro-Te llapi) presented for competition between Northern and Takaro Clubs, was won by the Northern Club after five evening games of four to six rinks. The club singles champion was Mr 11. W. Littlejohn, who represented the club at tho centre; champion pairs, Messrs Morgan and Tantrum; champion rinks, Messrs Morgan, Tanner, Smith, J. Tantrum (skip). We are represented in the centre New Year and Easter tourneys, and rinks also visited Wellington and Wairarapa. “Tho croquet-section, as in previous years, obtained their share of success in the inter-club matches played against Bulls, Manawatu, Kimbolton and Levin. Mrs Anstis was again successful in winning the A grade champion of champions silver button, also annexing the handicap singles at the North Island tournament. Other successes a.t this tournament were gained by Mesdames E. Simpson and Usmar, winning the handicap doubles, and Mesdames Anstis and Simpson run-ners-up in the North Island championship doubles. Club competitions results last year were as follow: Tanner Cup, Mesdames Anstis and Lyall; Mrs Watts’s Trophy, A grade, Mrs E. Simpson, B grade, Mrs Burnett; Mrs Veale’s trophy, Mrs Burnett; Mrs Burnett’s trophy, Mrs Morgan.

Tennis section. —This section was represented in both Wednesday and Saturday inter-club matches. The Saturday A team again won the competition. The following were the club winners: Ladies’ championship singles, Miss E. Hosking; men’s championship singles. D. O’Brien; junior championship, L. Oooksley; ladies’ handicap singles, the final to be played between Mrs Heald and Mrs F. Scott; combined doubles, Mrs Heald and T. Bird. Thanks are duo to Mr Black and the City Council for assistance given during the year and the caretaker for the splendid condition of tho playing area. I also wish to thank those who donated trophies, and the secretary and treasurer and all members of committees for their loyal support and assistance.”