CRICKET

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22545, 9 October 1936, Page 18

CRICKET

UMniiES' ASSOCIATION ELECTION OF OFFICERS AMENDMENT TO THE LAWS The need for more members was stressed in the report presented at the, annual meeting of the Auckland orieket Umpires' Association. 'I he report stated that the Auckland Cricket Association had approached clubs urging them to secure the services of old cricketers interested in umpiring. Regret, was expressed at the loss suffered by the departure from Auckland of two senior umpires, Messrs. I). L. Ryan and I J - JP'®?.' also the association's secretary, Mr. H. E. Hock in. . , . T . The following officers were elected President, Mr. O. It. Montgomery; vice-president, Mr. R. Blennerhassetl; hon. secretary, Mr. G. C. Riddell; executive committee Messrs. Montgomery, Rlennerhassctt, Riddell. L. Kav, W. W. Luke, and R. H. Simmonds; delegate to the Auckland Cricket Association. Mr. K. Blenncrhassetl. ~ „,__j Notice was received of the following amendment to law 41 of the laws of cricket, as adopted by the M.C.C. and theNewZealand Cricket Council this year:— The fieldsman may stop the ball with any Rart of his persou, but if he wilfully stop it otherwise the Iwll shall be 'dead' and five runs added to the run or runs already made; if, no run nas been made, five shall be added, The effect of the amendment is that five runs are added to the runs already made. I rcviousl.v. only five runs were added to the score even alt hough runs had already been made before the breach of the rule occurred.

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION SATISFACTORY STANDARD Recognising that we are not the only sporting body that experienced a lean season, it would not be in accordance with the progressive aims of the association to accept the position of last season in a spirit of misgiving, stated the report presented at the annual meeting of the Auckland (Jitv and Suburban Cricket Association last evening. In many respects the season was disappointing, hut a redeeming feature was the fact that the standard of cricket in all grades was quite satisfactory. One of the greatest drawbacks was tne fact that the association had been unable to secure recognition from the New Zealand Cricket Council, more especially in that it affected the association's eligibility "or tn» Hawke Cup competition for minor associations. The association's activities were complicated by the large number of small associations being formed in Auckland. > The first section, of the assQciation t> senior competition was keenly contested and finality was not reached until the last matcn of tho season, when Manukau and Green Lano finished with equal points and were bracketed. Harbour Board and Dilwortn Old Boys were bracketed for the honours in tne second section of the senior competition. Two outstanding individual performances were recorded in the senior section. N. Martin, of the Manukau Club, secured 100 wickets at an average of b.15, this being the first occasion in the history of the association on which the 100 wickets mark had been reached. C Kerr, of Green Lane, finished with a batting average of 70. The congratulations of the association were offered to these two players. . , A representative team visited various centres and took part in several enjoyable games. The services of the professional coach, L. F. Townsend, were again available to the association through the courtesy of tho Auckland Cricket Association. Although the expenses were rather heavy last season the committee was pleased to record that a cash balance remained. Income for the season was £32(5 7s 4d, while expenditure totalled £270 9s 11d. leaving a credit balance of £55 17s sd. ' The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected:— Patron, the Mayor, Mr. Ernest T)avis; president, Mr. J. Elliott: vice-presidents, the same as «last year, with the addition of Mr. 11. Johnson; honorary auditors, Messrs. A. Cowan and F. Cooper. , , The services rendered by the umpires last season were eulogised by Mr. .T. F. W. Hickson, and a vote of appreciation was passed.

WIN FOR TE ATA A cricket match played yesterday between Te Ata and Auckland Grammar School resulted in a win for tho former by 29 runs. Scores: —Te Ata. 128 (Cooper 31, Cartridge or, Stuart 21, Norris 18, Reechey 14). Bowling: Inder three for 15, Beechy two for 31, Arkinstall, Garrett, - Smeeton one each. Auckland Grammar, 09 (Nelson 28, Arkinstnll 24, Jessup 10). Howling: Coates three wickets, Cooper two, Stuart two, Sellings, Crossley one each. GREEN LANE CLUB There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Green Lane Cricket Club. Mr. ,T. Elliott presided. The report stated that the club had enjoyed a successful season, the senior team being bracketed as winners with Manukau. Lower grade teams had done well. Thirteen new members were elected. A presentation was made to C. Kerr, of the senior team, for his performances with bat and ball last season. The secretary, A. R. Tomlinson, announced his intention of donating a cup for competition among the juniors. The following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr.. Ernest Davis; president, Mr. A. W. Beeson; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Hardley, 1). McL. Wallace, H. Lynn, A. Conway, F. King, V. Beeson; chairman, Mr. J. Elliott; hon. secretary, Mr. A. R. Tomlinson; assistant secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. Crowhurst; committee, Messrs. C. Kerr, J. Sykes, G. Crowhurst, H. Watts, R. Robinson, R. Newcombe, L. Crowhurst; club captain, Mr. R. Robinson; selectors, Messrs. C. Kerr, IT. Watts, J. Sykes, R. Robinson; delegate to Suburban Association, Mr. A. R. Tomlinson; auditor, Mr. L. Spooner. WHANGAREI ASSOCIATION [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Thursday At a special meeting of the Whangarei Cricket Association's management committee it was decided to restrict the Whangarei senior A grado competition to four teams. The chairman, Mr. C. 11. G. Hedditch, stated that five entries had been received for the senior A grade—Nomads, Whangarei, Combined Services, Old Ro.vs and Onerahi. It was decided that Old Hoys and Onerahi, who finished fourth and fifth respectively on the championship ladder last season, will play off on Saturday to decide which team will remain in the A grade. Tho losing team will go into the senior 11 section. It was staled that with 17 teams taking part in the competitions, the association was faced with an acute shortage of grounds this season. It was suggested that it might be necessary for tho Whangarei town clubs occasionally to play their matches on country grounds. It was decided to make the reclamation ground in Whangaroi the homo ground of all senior A clubs. KAMO CLUB'S OFFICERS [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] WHANGAREI, Thursday The following officers were elected at tho annual meeting of the Kamo Cricket Club:—• Patron, Mr. J. G. Barclay, M.l\; president, Mr. W. J. Brydon; secretary and treasurer, Mr. W. Kissell; club captain, Mr. R. McDonald.