AGAIN CHAMPIONS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 24, 28 July 1939, Page 17

AGAIN CHAMPIONS

EAST OLD GIRLS

DEFEAT OF KIAORA'

(By "King.")

The 1939 championship was again won by Wellington East 0.G., their

defeat of Kia Ora on Saturday deciding the issue. Through losing to Island Bay O.S. in the first round, Kia Ora destroyed their chances of at least sharing the 1939 honours with Wellington East, winning the first round match by 16 goals to 14. and losing to them on Saturday by the same margin of points, the score being Wellington East . O.G. 18, Kia Ora 16. Wellington East dominated the play for the first ten minutes and soon Jed by 6 goals to 2. Kia Ora forwards had plenty of chances to equalise, but their'shooting on Saturday was not up to form, innumerable shots either rolling round the ring or striking the hoop. At naif-time the score was 9-6 in Wellington East's favour, and, on resumption of play, Kia Ora. after Wellington East had scored a further two-point lead, struck form and soon had the score standing at 12-11, only to lose further chances in fairly easy positions. From then on, although scoring alternated. Wellingtjpn East O.G. maintained the advantage, time being called with the score Wellington East O.G 18. Kia Ora 16. Training College proved just too strong for Awatea, winning by 20 goals to 18. Once again. Training College teamwork enabled the forwards to secure good shooting positions while good individual efforts by Awatea kept the game even. University defeated Island Bay O.S. by 16 goals to 10. Play was fairly even, but Island Bay O.S. lacked force in getting the ball through University's defence." FIFTH GRADE TOURNEY. Fifteen teams entered for the annual King's Birthday tournament, won by Aotea. who defeated Blakes in the final, having gone through tte tournament with an unbeaten record. WELLINGTON'S 1939 TEAM. Wellington's team to defend their title of joint premiers with Canterbury is a strong one, and should do well at the New Zealand tournament, which commences about August 23 .in Invercargill. Following are the members' records:— Forwards. T. Weybourne (Kia Ora) represented Wellington in the second A team at Rotorua in 1937. and last year was a member of the successful Wellington team which defeated the New Zealand team before it left for Australia. With, only a year or two of senior A experience she has proved herself one of Wellington's outstanding forwards. B. Cattin (Wellington East 0.G.) has just left college, and her great accuracy and smart field work, added to her youth, point to her being one of Wellington's coming players. j M. Jenkins (Wellington East 0.G.) gained representative honours in 1936, .then was in the 1937 second team, and last year was a member of the team which played at Timaru. gaining. North Island representation. She is an excellent worker in the forward third and the harder the opposition the better she plays. She can be relied on to come to the fore when her team is in a tight place..

J. Willson (Kia Ora) is another forward whose field work opens up play for her team to get into position. She first represented this province in the senior B grade. 1930-31, and in 1932 was chosen for the team to comoete at the Dominion tournament, but she was unable to travel. Her position then was in defence. She did not gain honours again until 1936, when she changed her position to that of forward, and was [selected. For her olay in 1937 she was 'selected as a member of the New Zealand team for Australia. She holds a North Island badge. Centres. J. Crewes (Awatea) was a Wellington representative at both the 1937 and 1938 tournaments, and this year is playing better than ever. Her sure handling of the ball and excellent pass away are assets to her team. M. Howe (Kia Ora) has been one of the best centres in New Zealand for the last few years, and is particularly good at making openings for the pass from the defence.- Her quiet, effective work is invaluable. She is another player who has gained a place in the Wellington team in two positions, as a forward in 1933, then in 1936 and 1937 as centre, in which position she also played in the 1938 New Zealand team. V. Stone (Wellington East 0.G.) has a long record behind her, in 1930-31----32 being a member of the senior B representative team, and in 1935, 1937. and 1938 being 'in the Wellington A ( team. She holds North Island honours. Her reliability in centre gives! her team opportunities to force the j attack, and she is also very good -'it interceptions. N. Metson (Training College) is a newcomer to the Wellington team, having first played for South Tara--naki against Wellington thirds in 1934, and in 1937 and 1938 being in the trials the Auckland team. Her lack of height is no handicap, speed and clever passing carrying her through. Defence. Jean Mitchell (Wellington East O.G ) has been a member of Wellington's tournament team since 1932, last ye^rj being vice-captain of the New Zealand team which toured Australia. She has been one of the mainstays of the Wellington East defenc for' a number of years, and her experience in changing the trend of play means much to the team. She captained the Wellington team in 1935-36-37. Jan Mitchell (Wellington East 0.G.) gains honours for the first time, and well deserves them She is playing one of the best defence games in Wellington, her interceptive abilities more than making up for any lack of height J. Williams (Kia Ora). whose unexpect d anticipate of her opponent's play breaks down attacking forward movements, plays in the A team for the second time, having previously been in the B team in 1934 and 1937. She has also held honours as a for "E. Graham (Awatea) finds the new type of play for defence to her liking, her quick interceptions on the line sending the team on the attack time after time. In 1936 she was selected as a forward, and played in the Christchurch tournament. Although chosen as a member of the second A team for Rotorua in 1937, she was unable to travel. HUTT VALLEY ASSOCIATION At fits meeting on Monday night the Hutt Valley Association decided not to send v team to the New Zealand I tournament this year, but to endeavour to arrange matches for ,the A team against Wanganu^and Manawatu. The following 18 players were selected, and from these the 1940 team for the Centennial tournament will Be.

chosen:—U. Beazely, 1. and M. Lambourn, M. Tyrrell, B. Marston, T. Stewart (Randwick), E. McNeil, J. Barber, N. Parker (Convent' 0.G.), J. Highett (Aotea), Z. Olliver, D. and B. Elliott (MacDuff3), H. Bligh, J. McMahon (Kia Ora), K. O'Flaherty (Upper Hutt), M. Sharon, B. Kitchener (Hutt V.0.G.)

The committee reported that the dance had been a great success, over £50 being cleared. It was decided to hold a-field day on August 5, for the Hook Cup, at the Petone Central School, t • GAMES EVENING. The Games Cup, for which twentythree teams competed at the Winter Showground on Monday night, was won by Kia Ora. The goal-throwing competition proved a great attraction, J. Vasta, D. Simmonds (Onslow thirds), M. Steele (Wesle;- B), and N. Roberts (Wellington East B) all scoring the possible number of goals. A play-off between these four players will be held at Mt. Cook courts at 1.15 on Saturday. The success of the evening was largely due to the efficient organisation of Mr. J. Cowie. RAFFLE TIME EXTENDED. | The raffle arranged by the Wellington Association, which was to be drawn on July 22, has had to be extended, the following clubs not having sent jn their completed sheets:—Dental Clinic, Guildford, Jasco, Knox Kent Tei-race, Miramar, Prestige, Phoenix, Poneke. St. Joseph's, Thorndon, Twinlock, Wakems, and Technical O.G. NEW ZEALAND TOURNAMENT. The 1939 annual Dominion tournament, this year to be held at Invercargill, will he played in the week commencing August 21, and will probably commence on Wednesday, Augitot 23. The twelve players to represent Wei-1 lington were an ounced on Saturday These are:—Forwards: 8,. Catlin, M. Jenkins (Wellington East Old Girls) < I J. Willson, T. Weybourne (Kia Ora). Centres: M. Howe (Kia Ora), N. Metson (Training College), J. Crewes (Awatea), V Stone (Wellington East Old Girls). Defence: J. Mitchell, Jan Mitchell (Wellington East Old Girls). J. Williams (Kia Ora), E. Graham (Awatea). These twelve players will not? necessarily represent Wellington at the 1940 Centennial tournament at Easter, a new] selection from the whole 18 players in the trials being made. M Walker is not available for 1940, and the six reserves are It. McKendry, J. King (Kia Ora). J. Bowe> U. Chamberlain (Island ' Bay Old Scholars). J. Norrie (Wellington Bast Old Girls), ant? D. Thompson (training College). Entries for the tournament have been

received from Wellington, Hawke's Bay. Southland, Canterbury, Wairarapa, Wanganui, West Coast. Hokitika, Temuka, South Canterbury* Southland Minor, and Manawatu, and it is expected that in all about twenty teams will participate.