BASKETBALL

Southland Times, Issue 22009, 8 May 1933, Page 12

BASKETBALL

SATURDAY’S GAMES. SOME INTERESTING CONTESTS. MAKAREWA DEFEAT RATA. The second series of games in the Southland Basketball Association's competitions took place on Saturday afternoon, when matches took place according to schedule in spite of unpromising weather conditions. There were scattered showers early in the afternoon, but apart from a greasy ball the conditions for play were quite good. The games on the whole provided interesting basketball. The majority of the matches were played in Duke street. In the first grade section Rata travelled to Makarewa and were defeated by 6 goals to 4 after a ragged game. Collegiate showed glimpses of theii best form in defeating High School by 19 goals to 8 Kiwi travelled to Bluff and scored a victory over the home team by 11 goals to 8. It was a closely contested game. , Some pleasing play was witnessed in the second grade section, particularly in the match between Pirates and St. Peter’s, the former team winning in a large scoring game by one goal. Rata defeated Makarewa by showing excellent combination; the Kiwi second grade team also travelled to Bluff, winning by 7 goals to 2. Collegiate scored a decisive victory over St. Mary’s. McKenzie’s, Wallacetown and Makarewa secured wins in the third grade, while St. Mary’s, Waianiwa, Collegiate and Makarewa won in the fourth grade. FIRST GRADE. COLLEGIATE (19) v. HIGH SCHOOL (8). Collegiate were definitely superior in this match, but High School played a very good game and a better one than the score indicates. School played more of an individual defence, while there were flashes .of outstanding initiative on occasions, but the team unfortunately lacked cohesion as a result. Being a more experienced team, Collegiate had the advantage almost throughout, showing glimpses of thenbest form towards the close of the game. There was a good deal of rather slovenly handling of the ball by both sides. J. Kelly, in the High School dedefence third, was outstanding, while L. Mehaffey was the principal scorer. While it was extremely difficult to pick out any particular member of the Collegiate team as being better than the rest, D. Deegan and M. Wright showed up well. M. Wright was th» most successful in Collegiate’s forward third. The teams were:— Collegiate: M. Wright, O. Munnings, J. Blackburn (forwards); D. Deegan, J. Adamson, E. Shepherd (centres); J. Hunter, M. Godward, E. Small (defenders). High School: L. Mehaffey, P. McCabe, R. Henderson (forwards); M. Fanner, B. Crawford, V. Fraser (centres); J Lamont. P. Anderson, J. Kelly (defenders). High School, who were below strength owing to the absence of F. Hinchey, adopted a spoiling game during the first half of the match. Collegiate were successful with three goals in succession in the earlier stages, but High School’s defence then improved. The score at half-time was 7—4 in favour of Collegiate. The second half continued with only a comparatively small margin between the teams until Collegiate finally drew ahead to score a decisive victory. MAKAREWA (6) v. RATA (4). The forwards were considerably hampered by the wind in this game, which was played at Makarewa. Play was erratic and, as the score denotes, both sides indulged in a great deal of spoiling work which did not contribute te maintain the bright display. The teams were even at half-time, with, the scores reading 3 —3. Rata went to the attack at the commencement of thv second spell, scoring the first goal, and maintaining a lead until ten minutes before the end. The Makarewa forwards then forged ahead to give their side victory by a margin of two goals G. Bamford was the outstanding Rata defender and undoubtedly helped tr lessen Makarewa’s victory considerably. KIWI (11) v. BLUFF (8). This was a closely-contested game with a number of good passing movements which contributed to make the match bright and interesting. Bluff commenced well and were unluckv with a number of shots at goal. P. Calder and M. Wares finally succeeded ir. efforts which resulted in .the score reading four-all at the interval. Kiwi sparkled up in the second half, R. Murdock scoring seven goals. Bluff added I four more to their total. SECOND GRADE. PIRATES (16) v. St. PETER’S (15). This was an exciting and very even game, with a good deal of sparkling play by both sides. Plenty of interest was provided for the spectators as the venue of play fluctuated _ with great speed, and the issue was in doubt almost to the end. St. Peter’s gained an initial lead of 4 goals to 2, and then 5 4, but Pirates managed to establish a small lead to hold a 12 8 advantage at half-time. St. Peter’s improved considerably in the -second spell. Moyra Hunt did most of the shooting for Pirates, whose forwards played well. B. McMillan was the most successful of the St. Peter’s forward third. COLLEGIATE (18) v. ST. MARY’S (7). Collegiate held an _ advantage throughout to win by a wide margin. The St. Mary’s combination suffered owing to the absence of two regular players. It was a fairly fast game for second grade, and Collegiate displayed good passing combination. RATA (9) v. MAKAREWA (3). Rata showed excellent combination to lead by 5 goals to nil at half time and secure victory by a margin of six goals. The game was played at Makarewa, where a strong wind made conditions rather uncertain. KIWI (7) v. BLUFF (2). Kiwi travelled to Bluff and succeeded in defeating the home side chiefly because of better passing. The half time score was s—l in favour of Kiwi. The Port team defended well. THIRD GRADE. McKENZIE’S (26) v. GREENHILLS (3)As the score demonstrates, the winners proved too good all round for the newly-formed Greenhills team, and experience counted against a team which should yet develop into a promising side. At half-time McKenzie s were leading by 14 goals to 2. MAKAREWA (11) v. PIRATES (6). This was a good even game. At halftime the scores were even at 3-all, and Pirates held the visitors until the last ten minutes, when Makarewa secured 5 goals in succession. Maltarewa’s chief advantage lay in their centre third.

WALLACETOWN (17) ▼. COLLEGIATE (16). The meeting of two of the strongest teams in the third grade provided a close and exciting contest which was not decided until the last minute of play, when victory went to Wallacetown. The Collegiate forward third made better use of their opportunities than did the visitors. ST. MARY’S (6) v. KIWI (6). The St. Mary’s forward third were slightly better than Kiwi, but that did not prevent the latter team from leading 4_i at half time. Kiwi’s defence weakened in the second spell. FOURTH GRADE. WAIANIWA (19) v. McKENZIE’S (14). Waianiwa showed a better combination in their game, the score st halftime reading. 9—7 in their favour. The McKenzie’s forwards played well in the first half, but Waianiwa’s defence was too sound in the second spell. KENNINGTON (9) v. ST. PETER’S (9). St. Peters’ had a lead of 6—5 at halftime. The forwards in both teams failed with a number of shots, while overeager play led to roughness at times.

ST. MARY’S (8) v. KIWI (6). . The two point win scored by St. Mary’s came only after a rather ragged game. Kiwi showed good form in the first spell. The defences helped to make play interesting. COLLEGIATE (12) v. WALLACETOWN (5). The first spell was very fast, but in the second half it became very ragged. M. Parkinson played an outstanding game in Wallacetown’s centre third, while I. Hanan shot most of the goals for Collegiate. MAKAREWA (15) v. RATA (0). The winners showed an all-round superiority and were particularly good in the forward third. DRAW FOR SATURDAY NEXT. The following is the draw for matches to be played on Saturday, May 13. First Grade. Court 5 at 3.30, Rata v. Kiwi, referee, Mr Calder; scorer, Mrs Foster. At Makarewa at 2.30, High School v. Makarewa, referee, Mr Lewis. At Bluff at 3 p.m., Bluff v. Collegiate, referee, Mr Kinross; scorer, Mrs Weir. Second Grade. At Makarewa at 3.15, Makarewa v. • Pirates, referee, Mr Lewis. Court 4 at 3.30, St. Peter’s v. Collegiate, referee, Miss Gellatly; scorer, Miss Bain. Court 5, at 2.30, Rata v. Kiwi, referee, Mr Calder; scorer, Mrs Foster. At Bluff at 3.45, Bluff v. St. Mary’s, referee, Mr Kinross, .scorer,' Mrs Weir. Third Grade. At Wallacetown at 3.15, Makarewa v. Wallacetown, referee, Mrs Keast. Court 4 at 2.30, Kennington v. Kiwi, referee, Miss Gellatly; scorer, Miss Bain. Court 6 at 2.30, Collegiate v. St. Mary’s, referee, Mr Miller, scorer, Miss Pope. Court 6 at 3.30, Greenhills v. Pirates, referee, Mr Miller; scorer. Miss Pope. Court 1 at 2.30, McKenzie’s v. Rata, referee, Mies Jordan. Fourth Grade. At Wallacetown at 2.30, Makarewa v. Wallacetown, referee, Mrs Keast. Court 3 at 2.30, Kennington v. Kiwi, referee, Mr Henderson; scorer, Mr Wesney. Court 3 at 3.30, Collegiate v. St. Mary’s, referee, Mr Henderson; scorer, Mr Wesney. Court 2 at 2.30, Waianiwa v. Rata, referee, Mrs Mclnnes; scorer, Miss Cooper. Court 2 at 3.30, McKenzie’s v. St. Peter’s, referee, Miss Jordan; scorer, Miss Cooper. If wet no matches will be played. Where matches are played in the country, the officials there are responsible for providing a scorer. Please note that the entry of an extra Rata team in the third grade means there is no bye now in this grade.