BASKETBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22632, 25 July 1935, Page 5

BASKETBALL

By Attack. Contributions are requested for this column from those interested in basketball. All correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week. FIXTURES August 10.—Southland B Grade y. Otago B Grade, at Duncdin; Southland 0 v. Otago C, at Dunedin. August 17—North Otago v. Otago Ji Grade; North Otago B v Otago O Grade. ' . „ August 23.—Southland v. Otago,»at Dunedin. „ , ,' August 21 to 31.—New Zealand tournament, at Wellington.

ROSLYN v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD

GIRLS 1

The same interest was hot centred round the second game played between High School Old Girls.l and Roslyn on Saturday last, as owing to the torra shown by the former team on the previous Saturday, it was felt that it won d have no difficulty in defeating the hill team. However, contrary to expectations, the hill team did prove victorious and won bv three goals. The team owed its victory to the work of the three forwards who, especially in the second half, played a speedy game, Miss B. Knowles scoring many excellent goals. During the first part of the game goals were scored almos„ alternately by each side, the first two being shot by Misses B. -Knowlea (Roslyn) and E. Howard (Old Girls). Roslyn again attacked, but good defensive work on the part of Miss M. Suther and sent the ball to the • other end where Miss M. Sunderland added Old Girls second score. This, however, was followed by a second shot by Miss p. Knowles. Miss E. Gillies (Roslyn) intercepted the next pass to Old Girls forwards, but the ball was again captured in the centre by Miss A. Watson. The forwards this time outplayed their cier fenders, and added the third goal, which was shot by Miss Benzoni. A period ol very scrappy play followed, but an excellent interception en the part of Miss P. Griffiths gave Old Girls another opportunity to score. This was again followed by a further soore for Roslyn. Two more goals were scored for both sides, one of Roslyn's being the result of, a spectacular movement on the part of Miss H. Abbot from a thrpw-m. .During the latter stages of the first half High School: Old Girls attacked . consistently. Miss E. Howard added three more goals, the score at half time being 9—6 in Old Girls' favour. . . . • Hi"h School Old Girls maintained the lead in the early part of the second half, but towards the middle of the spell, the Roslyn players made use of every chance, and when the opportunity occurred netted the ball in an excellent manner. Ihe majority of the goals were shot by Miss Knowles, but both Miss Guthrie and Miss White did their share of the field work Miss M. Sunderland (High School Old Girls) found it very difficult to get clear of Miss E. Gillies, who again played a very dependable game.'

ALBANY I v. UNIVERSITY Albany I was successful in its game against University on Saturday, the team winning by more than a double majority. University opened very well, and scored three goals before the opposing side netted its first ball. However, once the strong Albany defenders struck form, the University forwards found it more difhcult to get into good shooting positions. The Albany centres played a dashing game, and combined excellently throughout. The forwards, however, bunched, and on occasions seemed to spoil each other's play, but, nevertheless, they scored the necessary winning goals. MUSSELBURGH v. ALBANY II The game played between Musselburgh and Albany II was a very interesting one, and was productive of good basketball. The teams were very evenly matched, and the final score of 15 —all seemed a popular one with players and spectators. Musselburgh was in the lead at half time, but the Albany forwards were shooting well in the second half, and soon managed to equalise the score. SECOND GRADE MATCH By losing to J. R. M'Kenzie's on Saturday, Normal lost not only the game, but also its position of first place in the Second Grade competition. Of course, the season is not over yet, and where teams are almost of equal strength it is very difficult to predict a winner. EVENING TOURNAMENT It has been decided to hold a second evening tournament next Monday, commencing at 7.15. The Journament is being organised by the Referees' Association, and all entries should be forwarded to Miss C. M f Kinnon. Provided there are sufficient entries, the tournament will again be played in two sections. The following are the conditions which will govern the playt—(l)- Captains must toss for choice of end or the ball (with any official available) prior to the time set down for the commencement of any given game. (2) One riiinute will be allowed for taking and leaving the field and for changing over at half time. (3) Games shall cease at the ringing of the bell. (4) In the event of a draw at the expiration of time, the game shall proceed, and. the • first side to score will be declared the winner.

WELLINGTON * REPRESENTATIVE TEAM The 1935 Wellington team which will defend the New Zealand Cup at the forthcoming New Zealand tournament to be held at Mount Cook courts during the week August 26-31 (says "Ring," in the Evening Post) is composed of the following players:— G. M'Gurk is a versatile player, at her best in close games, a representative since 1928, last year's captain, and a brilliant centre player.

E. Parsons has represented Wellington since 1930, and is a reliable. defence player. ' ; M. Simmons first gained representative honours in 1932, and is a speedy forward whose lack of height is balanced by her anticipation and agility. J. Mitchell also gained her honours in the 1932 team, since when she has steadily improved/ until to-day she is one of the outstanding 3efence players in the Dominion.

M. Blake, who has gained a place in the team for the third time in succession, is a speedy, resourceful defender, and this year has been particularly noticeable for her unexpected interceptions.

. M. Wilson is representing this province for the first time, and on her play during the season is right in the forefront in the choice of defenders. She can be relied on to get possession of the ball from the deep-down from goal. J. Grainger was also in the successful 1934 team, and her quickness in making an opening for a pass from centre is an asset to the team.

B. Tunics is a newcomer, but her undoubted capabilities in both defensive and attacking play in the forward third should improve considerably with coaching and more experience with fast players, and she should develop into a fine player. J.-'Norrie has also won her spurs for the first time, hut her natural ability, combined with adaptability,' should bring her to tbe fore in the tournament. She! has the making of a fine player also. M. Prosser has gained representative honours in the senior B Grade, and there proved herself a reliable, steady forward. She is quick in following up a pass, but could set on the defensive more quickly when her side loses possession. Experience in tournament play should polish up her play also. V. Stone also represented the B Grade, and her speed and accuracy in passing is always a big asset. She is keen, and always ready for any opportunity which might come her way. A. Hennessy is another speedy and energetic centre, and her _ quickness in making the necessary opening in centre is of great assistance to the defence trio. REFEREES' EXAMINATION The following information has been supplied by the examiner (Mrs R. S. MTnnes) in connection with question 6 in the examination paper:— Question 6. —Tbe usual penalty for an infringement of a rule is an unguarded pass to the opponent at the spot where the infringement occurred. Give all exceptibns. (1) If a ball is thrown over a complete third, the unguarded pass is given

just inside the second line which the ball crossed at the epot where the ball crossed the line. (2) If a player taking a throw-in stands more than four feet behind, the boundary line (very unusual infringement), the throw-in is given to the other side. , ~ (3) If a player aiming at goal (if infringed against in any way, not just overguarding), she may have an unguarded pass or an unguarded shot at goal. She is not given an unguarded shot at goal. It Us optional. (4) If a player defending out who is throwing in goes out of bounds (e.g., stands on the line), the unguarded pass is taken from outside the line. (5) For any double foul, a throw-up is taken between two opponents according to the rules. - , (6) If the ball is thrown in from the end line and a player crosses the line before the ball reaches it, then an unguarded throw-in is given to the opponent opposite to the spot where the girl crossed the line. , . , (7) Where the advantage rule is used, no penalty is awarded. There is a possibility (8) that a referee may order a player from the field for continued violations. ". The examiner did not count this afi there had already been a question concerning the matter. . "There is one other that there is doubt about, and which is not listed in the rule book—if a girl throwing in does not enter the court at the exact spot. It was onlv at the 1934 tournament that this special infringement was listed. Hie player has not deliberately left the court and come back again. She was legally outside. The examiner made no comment on this where it was mentioned in any paper. An opinion is that it is an unguarded pass inside from where the girl came in. This' would, therefore, be the usual penalty. It could, however, be a throw-in to the other eide or an unguarded throw-in. If nothing definite to the contrary is stated, it is safer always to take a usual penalty—in the case ot one person an unguarded pass, and in the case of two opponents (double .foul) a throw-up. •