BASKETBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22366, 13 September 1934, Page 4

BASKETBALL

By Attack. FIXTURES September 16. —Annual tournament — Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grades.

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT

A]l players are reminded of the following tournament rules':—(l) Games shall cease at the ringing of the bell. (2) Captains must toss either for choice of end or the ball before taking the field. (3) Games shall commence at the ringing of the bell whether teams have their full number on the court or not. WEST OTAGO v. OTAGO C This game was played at the Drill Hall on Saturday afternoon, and provided some very good basketball. Basketball was commenced in the West Otago district last year, and this was the first appearance of their representative team. While Otago showed definite superiority <in all sections of the field, the game was closely contested throughout, and the West Otago team displayed a knowledge of the game which was surprising in view of the fact that the game in that district is of such recent development. The teams were as follows: — West Otago.—Forwards —G. Sim (captain), J. M'Call. R. M'Call; centres —K. Smith, K. Riddell, E. Reid: defence —M. Spittle. F. M'Donald, R. Thompson. Otago. l —Forwards- —J. Guthrie (captain), M. Gillies, I. Wiehall; centres—W. Dunn. Q. Phelan, E. M'Donald; defence — N. Morrison, 51. Turnbull, E. Murray. The game began with some quick movements on the part of the Otago centres, who sent the ball to their forwards, -where clever defence saved a possible score. Otago again attacked, and at last succeeded in opening the score, I—nil.1 —nil. The next attacking movement came from West Otago, and from this a neat goal resulted —1 all. Play for the next 10 minutes was very even, travelling up and down the field without any score resulting. During this part of the game Otago had rather, the better of the play, but was unable to finalise the efforts. Finally, the Otago forwards struck form and made several scores. In spite of the fact that the score was mounting in Otago’s favour.

West Otago did not give up its efforts, and succeeded in adding to the score, so that half time was called with the score 7—3 in favour of Otago. The second half began brightly, with West Otago making valiant efforts to improve the position. The West Otago forwards were now combining particularly well and scored some excellent goals, so that the score became more interesting, the tally for West Otago rising until it was only two goals behind the Otago score. The Otago team seemed, however, to have more in reserve than the visitors, and, making the pace in the last few minutes, drew ahead to win by seven goals. Score: 17 —10. _ West Otago is to be congratulated upon its fine showing, and it is hoped that next year, with the experience gained from the match the team will he able to come closer to victory. The forwards in the West Otago team brought off some very fine movements and handled the ball with speed and accuracy, but the defeat of the team seemed to be due to hesitation in the handling of the ball and lack of speed in footwork. Abundant practice in receiving and delivering passes and in quick movement on the feet would soon overcome these faults and allow the team to develop into a strong combination. The cup for which both teams were competing is known as the Country Cup, and will be competed for annually by these teams.

THIRD GRADE TOURNAMENT The annual Third Grada tournament was held last Saturday, Havens being the successful contestant. The standard of play was fairly high for the grade, little discrepancy being shown among the various teams. North-East Valley enjoyed the honour of defeating the successful team, while Musselburgh won its section without losing a game. The following officials assisted in the running of the tournament: —Timekeepers and scorers —Mesdames F. Bartlett, E. M'Aughtrie and E. Galvin, and Misses C. M'Kinnon, I. Knight, A. King, and B. Salmond; referees —Miss J. Ewing and Messrs F. Bartlett and A. Murie.

TOURNAMENT CUP POINTS SECTION I.

HAVENS v. MUSSELBURGH,

The game between the winners of the two sections (Ravens and Musselburgh) was full of interest, the result being undecided until the final whistle blew. Neither side scored for some considerable time, both sets of defenders successfully defending their respective ends. Musselburgh opened the score with a very pretty shot. Ravens netting also a short time' later. Both sides attacked strongly, Ravens being successful with a shot a minute before the end of the game. Time was called with the score standing at 2—l in Ravens favour. CAVERSHAM v. ALBANY. Cavershnm having won the toss, look the throw-otf, but unfortunately lost the ball to Albany, who scored a goal. After a spell of very steady play Cavcrsham equalised the score by a good shot from the side. The ball, once more in action, was scut to Albany’s forward tli ird, where a second goal was netted. The half time score was 2—l in Albany’s favour. Soon after the commencement of the second half Albany succeeded in shooting two more goals, and after some excellent passing movements on the part of Cavcrsham

a second goal was added. Albany, however, followed quickly with another goal, making the final score: Albany 5, Caversham 2. D.I.C. v. J. R. M'KENZIE’S. In the first part of the game between D.I.C. and J. R. M'Kenzie’s play was rather scrappy. J. R. M'Kenzie's opened the score with an excellent shot by Miss M. Morrison. This made the players more alert, and when a corresponding goal was scored by Miss Foggarty for D.I.C. play became very speedy. Although the play reached a high standard, neither side added to the score. Misses E. Morrison (M'Kenzie’s) and M. M'Bride (D.1.C.) were outstanding in the centre, while Misses J. Isaacs (M'Kenzie’s) and R. Miller (D.1.C.) deserve special mention for their defensive work. C AVERSE AM v. BLUE TRIANGLE 11. In the game against Caversham, Blue Triangle II opened the attack, which the former team, by good defensive work, repulsed. Caversham scored the finst goal, but after the succeeding throw-off Blue Triangle II retrieved the ball. Miss P. Ruston scoring with a good long shot. In the second spell play was fairly even. Blue Triangle adding one goal to its score. Time was called with the score standing 2 —l in favour of Blue Triangle 11. BLUE-BIRDS v. RAVENS. The match between Ravens and BlueBirds was a fast, well-contested game, the passing on both sides being splendid. The half time score was: —Blue-Birds 3, Ravens 2. The Blue-Bird defences were outstanding in the first half, and made many excellent interceptions. During the second half Ravens played a greatly improved game, adding two more goals, while BlueBirds were unable to find the ring. Time was called with the score standing at 4 —3 in Ravens' favour. MUSSELBURGH v. BLUE TRIANGLE 11. Blue Triangle II extended Musselburgh when the two teams met in the first round, the latter team succeeding in registering a win by the odd goal. During the first spell the play was of a fairly even nature, but neither side succeeded in netting the ball. After half time the ball travelled to Triangle ll.’s end, whore Miss P. Ruston shot the first goal. Musselburgh, however, retaliated immediately. Miss S. Youngson scoring twice in quick succession. Final score:—Musselburgh 2, Blue Triangle II 1.

BLUE-BIRD v NORTH-EAST VALLEY. In the game between Blue-Bird and North-East Valley, the two teams were very evenly matched, Blue-Bird’s for* wards being responsible for the extra goal which gave them the victory. At the commencement of the game both teams showed good form and combined well in all passing movements. Blue-Birds scored the first goal, followed quickly by one from Valley. Very even play followed, both sides adding a second goal. Dunn" The latter stages of the game Blue-Birds speeded up play and added a third goal, which the Valley players were unable to equalise. The final score was:—BlueBirds 3, North-East Valley 2. MUSSELBURGH v. BLUE TRIANGLE From the first throw-off Musselburgh dominated the game and scored three goals in the first half. The second half opened with Musselburgh still attacking, five more goals being added. Blue Triangle I were outplayed and did not sem to be able to get into scoring positions, Musselburgh playing a very speedy game. The final score was B—nil in Musselburgh’s favour. RAVENS v. D.I.C. The game between Ravens and D.I.C. was full of bright passing movements. Ravens shooting was much cleaner than that of D.I.C. The final score of 4—2 in Ravens favour was a fair indication of the game. Unfortunately, D.I.C. was without the sei’vices of Miss M. M'Bride, who injured her hand in a previous game. CAVERSHAM v. MAORI HILL. Caversham, having won the toss, took the throw-off, and, after some steady play by both sides, Caversham goaled, this being the only goal scored in the first half. In the second half the teams were very evenly matched, both sides scoring one goal. Time was called with the score standing at 2—l in favour of Caversham. RAVENS v. J. R. M'KENZIE’S.

The game between Ravens and J. R. M’Kenzle’s was a closely-contested one. Ravens forwards showed up to advantage, Miss R. Musson being accurate in ber shooting. Miss A. Reidy (MTCenzic’s) played a strong game in the defensive third. Play in the first half was faster than in the second, play in the latter being more in favour of Ravens. 3he passing of both teams was good. The final score was: Ravens 4, J. R. M'lvenzie's 2. Miss R. Baxter (centre for MTvenzie’s) deserves special mention.

BLUE TRIANGLE I v. CAVERSHAM. The throw-off was taken by Cavcrsham in the game against Blue Trjjinglc I, but no score resulted for some time. Up-nnd-down play followed, both sides taking turns at attack. The score at half time was I—o in favour of Cavcrsham. Play in the second half was again of a very even nature, Blue Triangle equalising the score with an excellent shot. Both sides again attacked, but the forwards were unsuccessful with their shots at goal. The game ended in a draw, the score standing at I all.

ALBANY v. MUSSELBURGH

The game between Albany and Musselburgh was evenly contested in the first half, the play being very speedy. Halftime score was 2 all. In the second half Musselburgh, by forcing the pace, added four more goals, and Albany succeeded in netting only one. The game ended with the score standing at 6—3 in Musselburgh’s favour.

P. W. L. D Cup pta. Ravens 5 4 1 — 8 J. R. MMvcnzie’a .. 0 2 I 2 G Blue Bird 5 3 2 — G North-East Valiev 5 2 2 1 5 SECTION 2 IT. 2 1 5 Musselburgh .. .. 5 S — — 10 Blue Triangle II .. 5 3 2 — G Albany 5 r> 2 — G Maori Hill 5 2 3 — 4 Caversham .. 0 I 3 ] 3 Blue Triangle T .. 5 — 4 1 i The following arc of the games:— descriptions of gome