BASKETBALL NOTES.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 456, 18 May 1932, Page 9

BASKETBALL NOTES.

Many basketball games were won by default on Saturduy afternoon at South Hjagley Park, the uncertain weather causing whole teams to fail to put in an . appearance. Few teams had their com-' plement, or, if their number was correct, scratch players had been included. The ground was in bad condition for play, and the courts were extremely greasy and wet, even with the addition of sawdust round the goals. Nets, worn over tire shoes, proved their value time and again to those fortunate enough to possess them, and in many other cases players found their stockinged feet safer and more sure than rubber soles. Steadier teams, with long, well-timed passes, had thu advantage over those ordinarily faster on a hard ground. Many teams used to rapid movement and set iscd ki na 1 i ° n were completely disorganSacred Heart A v. United—Even with their good combination, Sacred Heart could not stand up to United on the wet ground. Tinve and time again Sacred Heart got the ball, only to have their Passes intercepted by so difficult was it to calculate the distance or speed under the conditions prevailing. United gradually drew ahead after half-time, to win by a substantial margin. United opened up with some well-organised passing to goal, whure N. Betts again proved just as reliable with good support from the other goal-keepers. United s defence was steady, with M. Armstrong quick to change defence to attack. W. Rose (Sacred Heart) was useful, and stopped a number of fast shots from United’s centres up to goal. Score: United 11, Saci'ed Heart 6. Technical A v. St Mary’s A—Technical, playing short and with three scratch members, put up a good fight against St Mary’s. B. Jones (Technical) worked hard to keep the centre together, while I>. Irving, playing out of her usual position, also managed to put 1m so mu good work. B. Hannan (St Mary’s) threw several excellent shots, and O. Wheatley was also on her game, despite the trying conditions. J. Amy (St Mary’s) managed to pass out well 1 rom one or two difficult positions, and J>. O’Connor, in goal, was instrumental in retrieving the ball from the Technical defences on several occasions. J. Craig was the most outstanding player in the Technical defence. Score: St Mary’s 11, Technical 6.