CRICKET CLUBS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19130, 26 September 1936, Page 16

CRICKET CLUBS

OLD BOYS-GISBORNE ANNUAL MEETING AMALG AMATION BENEFITS "For the purpose of fostering cricket in,this district the Poverty Bay Cricket Association inaugurated a scheme at the beginning of the season whereby the senior competition was divided into two divisions, the A division being limited to four teams," stated the chairman, Mr. P. W. Nolan, in presenting the annual report at last evening's meeting of the combined Old Boys and Gisborne Club Cricket Clubs. ' There was a large attendance of members and prospective members. "This scheme forced, some radical changes in the clubs playing ' cricket," continued the report. "One result was that the Old Boys Cricket Club and the Gisborne Club Cricket Club decided on a basis of part amalgamation. The combined clubs entered a team in both divisions of the senior competition, the A team being known as Old Boys and the B team as Gisborne Club. The players were chosen for each team-according to merit and as a result reasonably strong teams were, entered in both divisions, although from a championship points point of view the results were not quite so satisfactory. From the poirit of view of enjoyment of. the game by the players individually- the "amalgamation- was eminently satisfactory; "The club's congratulations are extended to the City Cricket Club, which a"ain meritoriously carried off the Barry Cup. the Marist Cricket Club in annexing the Cranney Cup, and the Civil Service club, which won the competition in the B grade. REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

"Our congratulations are also extended lo those members of the club who gained representative honours, Messrs. S. D. Reeves, G. N. Lockett, and J. deV. W. Blathwayt. Special mention should be made of Mr. Reeves, whose meritorious performance against the visiting! English team was the subject of comment through cricket circles in the district. Onr congratulations and thanks are due to Mr. P. C. Dwyer as the delegate to the association.

"The finances of the combined clubs, which were pooled, are in a very satisfactory condition. The club also extends its thanks to the gear committee, and to Messrs. F. W. Nolan. B. Bree, C. D. Stewart, and W. D. Morley for generous financial assistance.

On the motion of Mr. J. M. Kay, seconded by Mr. J. W. Blathwayt,, it was decided to place on record the clubs' appreciation of the efforts of Messrs. V. Caulton, H. G. Jamieson; and L. Seymour in bringing the club to its present satisfactory financial position. It was agreed to .apply to. have Tuesdays and Thursdays allocated as practice nights. Votes of thanks were passed to the hon'. auditor, the ladies; the Umpires' Association, the press, the secretary, and treasurer.

The following officers were elected for. the combined clubs: —President, Mr. P. W. Nolan; vice-presidents, the vice-presidents of each club; hon. auditor, Mr. J. M. Kay, hon. secretary, Mr. Jamieson, to carry on until an appointment is made; committee, Messrs. P. 0. Dwyer, J. W. Blathwayt, G. N. Lockett, and S- p. Reeves; delegates to the Poverty Bay Cricket Association, Messrs. Dwyer, Blathwayt, and Kay to represent Gisborne club; and Messrs. Lockett, Caulton, and C. D. Stewart to represent the Old Boys' club.

TOKOMARU BAY CLUB ANNUAL MEETING (Herald Correspondimt.) Getting in readiness for the summer months, the Tokomaru Bay Cricket Club held its annual meeting in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening. Although heavy rain reduced the attendance, Mr. .J. Moody, sen.,* presided over an enthusiastic meeting. Before commencing with the ordinary business, the chairman stated that the late president of the club, Mr. D. Bruce, had passed away and he expressed sympathy with the relations and appreciation of Mr. Brace's support to the game of cricket over many years. The statement of accounts and the report were adopted. The report stated, inter alia:—"The past season was successful in that more matches, were played, and the finances showed a considerable improvement. Eight matches were played for the Sheen Shield, five being won and one drawn. Joe Moody, with the score of 133, takes the bat for the second time, which is presented yearly by Mr." H. P." Forster" for the highest score in the Sheen Shield' competition .

"Good performances were registered by some of our younger players. R. FConole topped the batting figures with an average of 40.-8 (.highest score 67), W. James has an average of 35.8 (highest score 103), J. W. Moody scored 428 runs, averaging 23.7 (.highest score 67), R. Jackson, with a score of 96, was unlucky to miss the century on one occasion. Joe Moody scored most runs, 657, including three centuries, his average being 3i.2; he also takes, the bowling honours with 87 wickets at 7.59 per wicket. W. James took 23 wickets at 10.3, J. W. Moody 42 at 12.19, and Rex Oates 21 at 13.5. These bowlers provided the main attack for the club. J. W. Moody also did well for Waiapu in the representative games, with the ball, taking most wickets and topping the averages with 14.5 per wicket. J. Tankard was conspicuous for good fielding and had a score of 58 in. one match. "It is pleasing to record the reappearance of Mrs. Johnson assisting at matches with afternoon tea, after being absent from the Bay for some considerable time. Prospects for the coming season are good and there are several new players likely to take part in the games. It is encouraging to report that the deficit has. been reduced from £2l 3s lid lo £5 19s lOd."

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: Patron, Mr. A. B. Williams ; president, Mr. J. M. Jackson; vice-presidents, Messrs. T. Conole, J. Oates, 11. 0. Bignell and A. E. Nodwell; secretary and . treasurer, Mr. W. Oates; captain, Mr. W. Oates; vicecaptain, Mi'. J. Moody, sen.; selectors, the captain, vice-captain and Mr. J. Tankard; delegate to the Waiapu Cricket Association, Mr. J. Moody, sen.; committee, a majority of members to form a quorum. The annual subscriptions were fixed at seniors 22s 6d, juniors under 20 years 10s 6d, and part-season players as per arrangement with the secretary. Mr. J. Tankard was re-appointed collector of dues.

Arrangements -were made regarding the ground and the commencement of practice in the evenings. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded a satisfactory meeting.