BASKETBALL CLUB

Southland Times, Issue 23179, 21 April 1937, Page 15

BASKETBALL CLUB

OPENING DAY MATCHES The Nightcaps Basketball Club held its opening day on the school courts on Saturday. The Western Star team, Orawia, was present and was welcomed by the president, Mr O. V. Berry, who declared the season open. The following were the A teams:— Nightcaps.—D. Hunt, M. Welsh, C. Cappie; L. Bokser, R. Robinson, T. Klemick; I. Barr, M. Brazier, A. Sneddon.

Western Star.—l. Wyeth, K. Rohan, J. Chamberlain; M. Rabbitt, Mrs Chamberlain, W. Chamberlain; P. Minty, A. Gaites, A. Rohan.

The game was fast and interesting, play ranging from one end to the other. The centres in both teams were very smart. Both teams were evenly matched and when the final whistle went there was only one point between them. The scores were: Nightcaps 15, Western Star 14.

A junior game between Nightcaps and Western Star was also played. Western Star was faster in its movements and combined better than Nightcaps, which is a young and keen team. The scores were: Western Star 8, Nightcaps 3. Mr Allan Grant was the referee. BOWLS The Nightcaps Club has closed its green for the season and top-dressing operations are now being carried out. A pairs competition was conducted before the closing of the green, for a cup donated by Mr D. C. McColl. The competition was a handicap one, and the following were the results:—First round: J. Thomson and J. White beat A. J. Brown and J. B. Johnstone, 15—13; W. Excell and J. Spowart (scr) beat C. Robinson and J. Duncan (3) 19—11. Second round: Dr Wood and R. Cochrane (scr) beat T. Savage and S. Sice (scr) 15—12; Excell and Spowart beat Thomson and White 23—16. Final: Spowart and Excell beat Dr Wood and Cochrane.

During the afternoon two presentations were made. The Rev. C. Robinson, who is leaving for Otautau, was presented with a small token from the club. Mr Excell, president, in making the presentation, extended the club’s best wishes to Mr Robinson, who suitably replied. Mr J. Lysaght, who has been unfailing in his attention to the green during the season, was presented with a pair of bowling shoes by the women’s club.

ANZAC DAY Arrangements have been completed for Anzac Day services at Nightcaps and Ohai. On Sunday, Anzac Day, combined services will be held at Nightcaps at 1.30 p.m. and Ohai at 3 p.m. Religious bodies are co-operating and the Nightcaps Silver Band will be present at both services. FLAG 500 The Tennis Club’s weekly flag 500 tournament was well attended. The prize-winners were: Mrs P. Grant, Messrs D. Lee and J. McCoy (first) and Mesdames Hunt and Malcolm and Mr N. Grant (second). EUCHRE The Bowling Club has commenced a fortnightly euchre tournament in the pavilion. The first night’s winners were Mrs F. Wells and Mr L. Feilding. GARDEN CLUB At the annual meeting of the Nightcaps Garden Club, the Rev. C. Robinson presided over a good attendance. Mr Robinson thanked members for their attendance and support during the year. Many interesting and instructive meetings had been held and Mr Robinson, who is leaving for Otautau, said he regretted severing connection with the Nightcaps Garden Club. Throughout the year competitions had been held and the aggregate points winners were as follows: the Rev. E. B. Stevenson (20 points) 1, Mrs J. B. Grant (13i points) 2, Mrs P. Grant (11 points) 3, Mr R. Scott (10 points) 4. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson; vice-president, Mr R. Scott; secretary and treasurer, Mrs P. Grant.

Mr Robinson was presented with a vase by members of the club before his departure for Otautau. Members spoke of the keen interest Mr Robinson had taken in gardening circles and it was felt that he would continue to take a similar interest in his new sphere.