OTAKI CRICKET CLUB

Chronicle (Levin), 5 September 1947, Page 2

OTAKI CRICKET CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING ' The annual meeting of the Otaki •Cricket Club was held on Wednesday night, when there was a good attendance. The balance-sheet was very satisfactory, showing donations to be £10 8s, members' subscriptions £10 17s 6d, half-share of dance £25 18s 5d, honorary members' ticxets £2 17s 6d, with other amounts, maki'ng a total of £59 11s 3d. The main expenses were for material £34 16s lld and affiliation £4 4s, leaving a credit balance of £13 8s 9d. The club also has in hand a good deal of material. Annual Report "The season recorded a move in the strength of the club upon the entry of a 'B' grade team. Aithough it was hoped that the Horowhenua Cricket Association would form a junior competition, this was not fulfilled owing to lack of entries and the wickets available in the various centres. The 'B' team therefore had no option but to play in the senior competition, and it is to their credit the performances this team put up against older and more experienced -sides, and the congratulations go to the members of this team who carried on each week despite many losses. The 'A' team had a fairly successful season and finished in a handy position in the competition, and the club's congratulations go to the Weraroa team who were successful in the senior competition. The 'A' team had as good a side as any playmg in the competition, but the inexplicable lapses at times lost them vital matches. However, the harmony of the team was not impaired and an enjoyable season

was had by all. j "Representative honours: — Con- , gratulations go to the following , club players who represented Horo- ] whenua in representative matches during the season: Messrs. I. Mor- 1 ton, H*. Heatherwick, H. F. Rice and ] W. H. Dustin.. « "Averages: The senior 'A' batting 1 average was won by H. F. Rice — 13 i innings, 3 not outs, highest scofe 111 not out, average 52.4. The bowling average was won by J. 1 Garrity — 52 overs, 117 runs, aver- i age 4.87. The senior 'B' batting i average was won by L. Shirnack — 14 innings, 153 runs, average 10.92. The bowling average was won by ■ W. Arnold — 23 wickets, 170 runs, : average 7.39. 1 "Sunday matches: During the ; season the club entertained visiting , teams and many enjoyable games were had. "Valedictory : The club has to place on record the loss of the services of a most enthusiastic member and capable secretary in the person of Mr. J. B. Garrity who has transferred to Wanganui. He was a well-known personality on and off the cricket field throughout Horowhenua and will be missed by all members. "Smoke concert: A smoke concert was held during the off season and. a pleasant evening was had by those present aithough the representation from the club was not encouraging. "Thanks: The committee wishes to record its thanks to the Press for its publicity during the season; Mr. E. T. Bartosh for the use of , his truck; Mr. J. Bartosh for his I work • in the preparation of the wicket; and all others who helped in the well-being of the club. "The committee intends to try and maintain the two teams fielded last season, and would stress that all members should approach any likely players and encourage them to join the club."