INDOOR BASKETBALL

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 37, 14 October 1946, Page 4

INDOOR BASKETBALL

BAY CHAMPIONSHIPS TAURANGA WINS CONTESTS

A large crowd of spectators and supporters attended at the Winter Show Buildings on Saturday afternoon and evening when the Bay of Plenty Indoor Basketball Championships were held. Teams from Whakatane, Te Puke, Tauranga and Rotorua took part, and the whole contest was one of thrills and excitement for both players and spectators.

Whakatane was well represented with four men’s teams and - four ladies the Men’s A reaching the finals. Altogether 16 matches were contested during the day. The knock-out games were played in two 10 minute spells, whilst the men’s finals were contested in 4 periods of the same length. The ladies’ finals were played in 4 7minute spells. The breaks which were of very short duration gave just enough time for teams to change any players they wished. Throughout the day a loud speaker system was in operation and the various points and infringements explained to the spectators, many of whom were witnessing their first game of Indoor Basketball. During the finals a running commentary outlined the course of the game and the various players in action. Finals In the ladies’ final, Tauranga A met Te Puke in a sparkling display. The Tauranga girls showed a slightly more practiced combination, and their almost faultless, handling and accurate shooting gave them the necessary advantage. The final points were Tauranga A 24, Te Puke 16. Players were as follows: Tauranga: E. Berry, J. Emmett, M. Schumacher, A. Finley, M. Winter, P. Guinness, W. Green. Te Puke: M. Bayliss, P. McCarthy, Singleton, Raymond, E. Hicks, F. McDowell.

Men’s Play

Doubtless the most exciting game

was the final betw T een Tauranga A and Whakatane A, won by the visiting team by 30 points to'26. Speed and first class handling on both sides marked the display, and plenty of encouragement was accorded the local players from enthusiastic supporters. ' i The first spell was particularly fast, and ended with the points 11-iO in favour of the visitors. In the second period, Tauranga clapp,ed on 6 points, whilst Whakatane was awarded 6. Another field goal a split second after the bell had gone was disallowed.

Tauranga went into the third e spell with several players replaced. e The speed quickened up and the s ball flashed round the court like £ lightning. McGougan shot two pen--2 alty goals and Luxton notched a t good field goal for Whakatane whilst 3 Tauranga men gained only one ■ point. The spell ended with the ■ points - Tauranga 18, Whakatane 16. The teams went into the final spell to cheering irom the side line,' 3 which almost lifted the roof. Rivett - claimed a field goal to equalise ali most immediately, but Tauranga found more points from a goal and l 3 penalties. With the score at 23-20 ; in the visitors’ favour, Tauranga . found another 5 points in quick suc- , cession. Another 2 were added be- ; fore'Fisher notched a goal and Luxton two for Whakatane. The final bell sounded a few seconds later, declaring Tauranga the winners and the Bay Champions by 30 points to 26. Players were as follows: Tauranga: N. Guinness, R. Sutherland, G. Guinness, P. Olsen, W. Parlane, E. Silvester, R. Turner. Whakatane: Luxton, Fisher, Berg, Jtivett, McGougan. Results Following are the results of games played:— Preliminaries Ladies: Te Puke beat Whakatane C, 22-0. Tauranga B beat Whakatane . D, . 22-6. . Whakatane D beat Whakatane C, 6-5. ; Tauranga A beat Whakatane B, 24-12. I Men: Rotorua beat Whakatane B, j 13-8. Whakatane A beat Te Puke 10-5. = Te Puke beat Whakatane C, 12-4. Whakatane B beat Whakatane D, 20-0. s Tauranga B beat Whakatane C, 11-6. 5 Tauranga A beat Whakatane D, 40-6. Semi-finals 2 Ladies: Tauranga A beat Tauranga B, 16-7. . t

Te Puke beat Whakatane A, 14-3. . Men: Tauranga A beat Rotorua, 28-5. Whakatane A beat Tauranga B, 25-6. • Finals Ladies: Tauranga A beat Te Puke, 24-16. : Men: Tauranga A beat Whakatane A, 30-26.