BASKETBALL YEAR

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21417, 10 May 1941, Page 10

BASKETBALL YEAR

MATAMATA ASSOCIATION (Special to Times) MATAMATA, Friday Submitted to the annual meeting of the Matamata Basketball Association, the report stated that • the 10 4 0 season was an exceptional year all round. A record number of teams (-20) had competed in association competition's, and decisions were close in every grade. The formation of a referees’ association resulted in a good number of promising referees who assisted greatly with the smooth running nnd control of games. The representative teams had a successful season, the A grade particularly so, among the victories being the North Island championship tournament at Ilotonia. which carried with it the Kurnugaituku trophy. The services or Mi**s K. V. Bell as coach and selector had again proved of immense value. Officers elected were as follows:—President, Miss E. V. Bell; secretary, Mrs N. Pond; assistant secretary and treasurer, Miss R. McCormack; draw’ steward. Miss P. Simpson; central committee, the above officers with Mrs Schwarz and Miss J. Clothier; postponement authority, Aliss P. Simpson; coach, Aliss Bell. It was decided to endeavour to obtain the services of Mr W. Campbell as selector. A social committee was formed comprising Misses M. Were, P. Marks. Mesdames Dobson. Schwarz nnd Sohaare. An invitation from the. Waikato Association to attend a field day on May 2 i was accepted. At the conclusion of the meeting a start was made with the opening tournament, which will be continued next Saturday.

CRICKET FUNCTION The Matamata cricket season was wound up with a smoke concert held in the Fire Brigade Hall. Mr R. G. Beaver presided and presented the following trophies: Bowler Shield: Wardville Crirket Club (eluh champions); Pohlen Cup <knock-out), Old Roys’ Cricket Club: Montague Cup (South Section). A. Hughes (vice-captain); Pohlen Bat. A. Roberts 'aggregate of runs, 300); Keeley Bat. A. Hughes I hatting average 28.3)': Pohlen Bat. W. Oldneld (bowling average 5). The following toast list was honoured: •The Navy. Army, and Air Force.” Mr L. H. Little—-Mr J. Lee; "Piako Cricket Association." Father D. V. Silk—Mr B. G. Beaver: "Kindred sports.” Mr g. G. Griffiths—Mr 1,. IT. Little; “Affiliated Club*.” Mr A. D. Turner—Mr R. Rowell: "The Visitors." Mr H. Johnston —Mr Ron Powell- " The Ladies.” Mr R. Wilcox—Mr T>. Scotty "The Press,” Mr M. T. Hunt—Mr G. G. Griffiths. _________ HOME GUARD EFFICIENCY "You'll have to take parade . . . my voice is gone:” croaked the Commander. "Here you are, sir. Pulmonas win fix you up:" Pulmonas never rail to give instant relief from coughs, colds, ’flu, etc Pulmonas destroy deadly germs by 2’ wav act'on inhalation through air-passage's and absorption through the bloodstream Suck Pulmonas slowly for maximum effect. l/l, 1/7, 2/7. Chemists amj .tores everywhere. (?)