LACKING IN VITALITY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 88, Issue 224, 19 September 1944, Page 4

LACKING IN VITALITY

CRICKET IN WANGANUI PROGRESSIVE POLICY NEEDED. The view that cricket in general in Wanganui was lacking in vitality, and that, to keep it in the forefront of summer sports, a sound and progressive policy of encouragement should be adopted by the controlling authority. was expressed at the annual meeting of the Wanganui Cricket Association last night. The question of going back to twoday senior cricket matches was mentioned, but a final decision on the matter was left to the Management Committee. Under the signature of Mr. W. J. Stephenson, and endorsed by the Marist Club, a letter was tabled covering a wide range of suggestions for the improvement of the game in Wanganui. “From observations made during the past season it is apparent that the time is opportune for a sustained effort to be put forward for raising the standard of the game,” said Mr. nhenson. The suggested improvement of the came covered a wide range, and included publicity, an umpire’s association and the encouragement of junior n hvers. Several members agreed that the ”. Tgestions were well worth-while and deserved careful consideration. After several aspects had been dlicussed. Mr. Stephenson’s letter was left to the Management Committee f or consideration.