OTAGO CRICKET LEAGUE

Evening Star, Issue 23373, 16 September 1939, Page 9

OTAGO CRICKET LEAGUE

ANNUAL MEETING The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the Otago Cricket League was held in the Y.M.C.A. The president (Mr D. C. Cameron) extended a welcome to the delegates of two new clubs which sought affiliation. The Chairman referred to the war and the effect it might have on the coming season’s cricket. He asked for the fullest co-operation of all players and supporters to keep the game alive through the difficult year they were entering upon. In keeping the league in existence those who remained would be doing a service for those who were called to the colours. The speaker congratulated the members on a successful season. The popularity of the game was shown in the numerical strength of the clubs and players, the number of clubs taking part in the competitions being 28. The interest in the three sections was well sustained, and he congratulated the winners of the various cups and trophies. The league’s finances were in a healthy condition. The attendance of delegates at the various meetings had been excellent. The election of office-bearers resulted :

President, Mr D. C. Cameron ; vicepresidents—Mrs Blaney, Messrs W. H. M'Lean, J. K. Macfie, A. Burrell, A. Melville, W. Strang, H. H. Gaston, M. C. Henderson W. D. Richards, W. J. Duncan, E. P. Hellyer. T. Grimsdale, F. Grindley, and J. V. C. Watson; trustee, Mr J. K. Macfie; auditors, Messrs A. Borland and T. Hallklay;

secretary, Mr Jas. Gould; treasurer, Mr S. C. Ringrose; assistant secretary Mr J. Inglis; executive, one delegate from each club affiliated to the league. Opening day was fixed for the first Saturday in October. The number of wickets to be applied for this season will depend on the affiliations received within the next two weeks. It was agreed to extend the time for receiving applications for a further term to enable secretaries to ascertain how many playere would register.