BASKETBALL

Southland Times, Issue 25342, 22 July 1935, Page 9

BASKETBALL

SATURDAY’S GAMES WIN FOR ST. MARY’S Basketball was played on the Duke street courts on Saturday afternoon in beautiful weather when the weekly competitions conducted by the Southland Association were continued a further stage. In the first grade section St. Mary’s defeated the more experienced Kiwi team by 17 goals to 15 after a game characterized by a great deal of excitement. St. Mary’s played well and turned in a first-class performance. This is the second game the team have won this season. Collegiate carried too many guns for Makarewa in the other first grade game contested and were never really seriously troubled. During the afternoon a representative practice was held, and as the date of the New Zealand tournament in Wellington is drawing very near, a great deal of interest was taken in this display by the officials and onlookers present. Details of Saturday’s matches are as follows:— , FIRST GRADE. ST. MARY’S (17) v. KIWI (15). Right throughout St. Mary’s gave a good display, and exhibited genuine talent. The forwards were very reliable and little ground was lost through indecision or poor passes. Both sets of players in the centre thirds turned in satisfactory exhibitions, and taken all in all were very evenly matched. The first spell was played at a fast pace and the score at the conclusion was St. Mary’s 10, Kiwi 8. At the commencement of the second half Kiwi swung into action and rattled on two goals in quick succession, but St. Mary’s soon replied and until the final whistle no one could accurately forecast the result of the game. Kiwi were just not good enough for their opponents, but they went down with colours flying. COLLEGIATE (17) v. MAKAREWA (10). At half-time the score was 9—5 in favour - of Collegiate who played their usual sound exhibition. The Makarewa players, however, were also on the alert, and while they were not as smart as their opponents, they gave a creditable display. During the second half both teams scored additional goals, but Collegiate maintained the lead _ and finished with a comfortable margin. SECOND GRADE. KENNINGTON (15) v. HIGH SCHOOL (12). High School began well, and there was a good understanding between the centres and forwards. The passing was good and rarely was the ball dropped or mishandled. At half-time the score was 7—4 in High School's favour. In the second spell the Kennington players began to assert themselves and goal after goal was scored in an apparently effortless manner. High School, who had dominated the play in the first half, were not in the picture, . and seemed to have lost the dash and spirit exihibited in the earlier part of the match. The Kennington shooting was excellent in the second half.

COLLEGIATE A (17) v. COLLEGIATE B (7).

The A’s were superiox - in every department and at half-time had established a comfortable lead. The passing of the A team was satisfactory, and at times some pretty movements were seen. The B’s did not seem to take matters too seriously and were content to let the A team creep well ahead. The final score was Collegiate A 17, Collegiate B 7.

RATA (23) v. BLUFF (21). Goals came rapidly in this game and at half-time the score was 12—all. In the first spell the passing by both teanis was fairly good, while each set of forwards shot straight and accurately. Conditions largely repeated themselves in the second spell and the game finished with Rata three goals in the lead. PIRATES (18) v. KIWI (17). This game was a fairly even one with each team fighting hard for supremacy. The shooting of both teams was accurate, while the passing was also of a high order. At half-time the score was 9—all. In the second spell the forwards on each side scored steadily, and until the final whistle sounded the result was always in doubt. Pirates finished one goal in the lead. THIRD GRADE. RATA (10) v. ST. MARY’S (10). St. Mary’s had the advantage in the opening stages, and aided by good forward play succeeded in piling on four goals. The defence was also sound, and the opposition rushes were effectively stopped. In the second half Rata improved and were able to bring their score level with St. Mary’s. ST. PETER’S (17) v. MAKAREWA (9). Makarewa were leading by one goal in the early stages, but St. Peter’s soon equalized and by half time were leading by seven goals. In the second spell they were able to hold the leading position, and finished well ahead of the opposition. Right throughout the game was contested at a fairly fast pace, and from the spectator’s viewpoint the match was a good one. McKENZIE’S (24) v. H. AND J’S (14). H. and J.’s commenced with two girls short, and under the circumstances McKenzie’s were quickly in a dominating position. McKenzie’s were able to hold this lead, and at half-time the score was 9—5 in their favour. In the second spell McKenzie’s maintained the premier position, and finished the game ten goals ahead of H. and J’s. PIRATES (18) v. COLLEGIATE (6). This game was contested at a good pace, and both teams were on their toes right from the commencing whistle. Pirates soon established a lead by means of sound play in the centre third and at half-time were well ahead. During the second spell . the winners had full control of the situation, and emerged with a lead of 12 goals. KIWI (21) v. WAIANIWA (7). Waianiwa were playing with only two forwards and this disadvantage hampered them considerably. Kiwi fielded a fairly strong team which had no difficulty in keeping the opposition forces at bay. The forwards of the winners were always reliable and shot straight and accurately. FOURTH GRADE. ROSEDALE (18) v. MAKAREWA (12). These teams were fairly evenly matched, but the basketball witnessed was not of a high order, and there was a good deal of indecision among , the players. At half-time the score was

11—9 in favour of Rosedale. When the game re-commenced Rosedale were able to maintain this lead and the match finished with the score 18—12 in their favour. COLLEGIATE (21) v. BLUFF (8). Because they were the superior combination Collegiate were leading by nine goals when the first spell concluded. The Bluff players were not as experienced as their opponents, who in the second spell had no difficulty in maintaining their position. FIFTH GRADE. The fifth grade games played resulted:—Kiwi (13) v. Rata (10); Pirates (14) v. Collegiate (13); St. Mary’s (23) v. Wallacetown (2); St. Peter’s (8) v. Makarewa (7); Greenhills (8) v. Rosedale (3). OTHER GAMES. In a fourth grade match played at Kennington Woolworth’s defeated the home team by 26 goals to 12. Playing on ■ the Waihopai School courts Kiwi easily accounted for St. Mary’s in the fourth grade section. The score was Kiwi 19, St. Mary’s 2. REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. CENTRAL v. WESTERN. Representative basketball matches were played at Winton on Saturday between Western and Central and resulted as follows:— Senior A—Central 35 v. Western 13. Senior B—Central 23 v. Western 8. DRAW FOR SATURDAY. Following is the draw for matches to be played on Saturday, July 27:— First Grade.—Court 4, 2.45 p.m., St. Mary’s v. Makarewa (referee, Miss Basstian; scorer, Miss Bain); court 5, 2.45, Kiwi v. Rata (Mr Kinross; Mrs Foster); Collegiate a bye. Second Grade.—Court 5,2 p.m., Collegiate A v. Rata (Mrs Todd; Mrs Foster); court 3, 2.45, Pirates v. Collegiate B (Miss Farmer; Miss Cooper); court 6, 2.45, S.G.H.S. v. Bluff (Miss Godward; Mr Pedlar); court 6,2 p.m., Wallacetown v. Kennington (Mrs Smith; Miss Garth); Kiwi a bye. Third Grade.—Court 4,2 p.m., Collegiate v. St. Peter’s (Miss Basstian; Miss Bain); court 2, 2.45, H. and J. Smith’s v. Pirates (Miss Patton; Mrs Noble); court 2,2 p.m., Kiwi v. Makarewa (Miss Godward; Mx - Pedlar); court 1, 2.45, Rata v. Waianiwa (Miss Jordan; Miss Bartlett); court 1,2 p.m., McKenzie’s v. St. Mary’s (Mi - Kinross; Mrs Noble). Fourth Grade.—Court 3,2 p.m., Makarewa v. St. Mary’s (Mr Miller; Miss Cooper); at Kennington, 2.30, Kennington v. Rosedale; court 4, 3.45, Collegiate v. Woolworth’s (Mr Henderson; Mrs Noble); court 5, 3.45, Kiwi v. Bluff (Mr Wesney; Mr Pedlar). Fifth Grade.—Court 1, 3.45, Collegiate v. St. Mary’s (Mrs Smith; Miss Bain); court 2, 3.45, Kiwi v. Pirates (Miss Mahoney; Miss Cooper); Greenhills, 2.15, Greenhills v. St. Peter’s (Miss Reid); court 3, 3.45, Rata v. Rosedale (Miss Marshall; Mrs Foster); at Makarewa, 2.45, Wallacetown v. Makarewa (Mrs Williams). Representative practice, court 6 at 3.45 (first grade) and at Waihopai School at 3.45 (second and third grades.) If wet, matches will be played as follows.—2 p.m., first grade: Kiwi v. Rata (Mi - Kinross; Mrs Foster); 2nd, Collegiate A v. Rata (Mrs Todd; Miss Bain); 4th, Makarewa v. St. Mary’s (Mr Miller; Miss Cooper); 3rd, Kiwi v. Makarewa (Miss Godward; Mr Pedlar). 2.45 p.m.—St. Mary’s v. Makarewa (Miss Basstian; Miss Bain); 2nd, Pirates v. Collegiate B (Miss Farmer; Miss Cooper); 3rd, H. and J. Smith’s v. Pirates (Miss Patton; Mrs Noble); 4th, Kiwi v. Bluff (Mr Wesney; Mr Pedlar). 3.30 p.m.—2nd, S.G.H.S. v. Bluff (Miss Godward; Mrs Foster); 2nd, Wallacetown v. Kennington (Mrs Smith; Miss Cooper); 3rd, McKenzie’s v. St. Mary’s (Mr Kinross; Mrs Noble); 3rd, Rata v. Waianiwa (Miss Jordan; Miss Bain). 4.15 p.m.—First and third grade representative practice; 4th, Kennington v. Rosedale (Miss Godward; Mrs Foster); 3rd, Collegiate v. St. Peter’s (Miss Mahoney; Miss Bain); 4th, Collegiate v. Woolworth’s (Mi - Henderson; Mrs Noble). If wet there will be no fifth grade matches. The following are requested to attend a senior practice on Tuesday at G p.m.: M. Shand, J. Kelly, E. Small, B. Matheson, B. Ingram, W. Clark, E. Shepherd, V. Fraser, E. Neame, J. Adamson, L. Glennie, M. Stapleton, L. Mehaffey, M. McCurdy, M. McGrath, F. Basstian. E. Smith and J. Tyrell. SCHOOLS’ TOURNAMENT. FIXTURE AT OTAUTAU. (From Our Correspondent.) The first school basketball tournament for a cup donated by Mi - J. Duncan, Nightcaps, fox - competition between Ohai, Nightcaps, Otautau and Riverton schools was held on the Otautau courts on Friday in the presence of a large and interested gathering of spectators. The fixture was a complete success, this being due to the untiring efforts of Mr H. Gazzard and the staff of the Otautau School. Misses Donnan and Couper dispensed afternoon tea, Miss Petrie acted as official timekeeper - and scorer, and Mrs Stevens, Miss B. Gazzard, Messrs J. W. Martin and Berry officiated as referees. The standard of play was very high, and some very close and interesting games were witnessed, the result of the games between Ohai and Otautau and Riverton and Ohai being in doubt until the final whistle went. The Ohai team playea consistently all through, and by recording a draw in the last game with Riverton became the holders of the trophy for the first year. The points were: Ohai 5, Otautau 4, Riverton 3, Nightcaps 0. The results of the games were: Otautau beat Riverton, 5 —3; Ohai beat Nightcaps, 6 —2; Ohai beat Otautau, B—7; Riverton beat Nightcaps, 7—2; Otautau beat Nightcaps, 9—l; Ohai drew with Riverton, 1 all. At the conclusion of the tournament Mr H. Gazzard presented the trophy to the captain of the winning team, and congratulated them on their performance. Mr Gazzard said it was a thoughtful act on the part of Mx - Duncan to donate the cup, and their thanks were due to him. L. Popham replied for Ohai. Mr Smith, rector of the Riverton High School, took the opportunity to congratulate the school on the excellent courts, and returned thanks for the hospitality extended to the players and visitors.