Waiharara News

Northland Age, Volume XVI, Issue 22, 13 December 1946, Page 3

Waiharara News

Eagle Club The Eagle Club held its last meeting for 1946 on Tuesday, 10th inst. In the absence of other members, Miss S. Cox acted as chairman. There was a good attendance and games went with a swing. M.r. R. Wagener won the competition for a glass jug donated by Miss H. Cox. Supper served by the girls, brought a pleasaqt evening to a close. Personal Misses A. and O. Yelavich and Messrs. W. and M. Yelavich left for Auckland on Thursday. Mrs. F. Vazey had a short stay in j Kaitaia.

CRICKET UMPIRING POOR “Umpiring is the weakest link in the cricketing chain in this County,” said Mr. J. M. Dawson, President, at a meeting of the Mangonui Cricket Association on Tuesday evening. Club delegates fully agreed. Poor umpiring was having a bad effect on cricket in the County, especially amongst the juniors, said Mr. H. Switzer. Several incidents of illogical decisions were cited. Delegates generally agreed that it was extremely j hard for a bowler to be successful with an lbw appeal on a concrete wicket. This discussion was the outcome of a request from the visiting Auckland City and Suburban team at

Christmas to provide umpires for their matches. Mr. J. M. Dawson was appointed official umpire. The Association felt that umpires should be absolutely certain of their decisions. Too often were young umpires swayed by a confident appeal.