CHAMPIONSHIP QUEST

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22340, 27 May 1947, Page 2

CHAMPIONSHIP QUEST

INDOOR BASKETBALL NORTH ISLAND TITLES Trial players are already being chosen for practice with a view to representation of the Gisborne Indoor Basketball Association by the strongest possible combinations in. this season’s North Island championships to be held in Gisborne in September. During the period of nearly four months it is hoped to develop individual and team capabilities to the fullest extent. This will entail consistent training and, in order to ensure continuity. any of the selected players who mav be unable to undertake an extensive series of practice and trial games are requested to notify the secretary immediately. A number of women’s division players have been chosen and it is expected that men players for practice will be announced next week. The list of women players is: B. Brown, I. Ruru, F. Allen, J. Fitzgibbon, F. McDonald, (Gisborne Markets); L. Wilkinson, N. Mcßae, I. Rigney (Eagles); L. Hansen, J. Stupoles (Power Board); J. Morris, V. Kinnaird (Y.M.C.A.); C. McCallum (Potties); E. Blamfield (Nurses); A. Richardson (McGruer’s); G. Button (Red Star); F. Lloyd (Rovers), DRAW FOR WEDNESDAY The draw with referees appointed for the women’s B grade games to be played in the Army Hall on Wednesday evening is: 8.05 p.m., No. 1 court, Woolworths v. Red Star (1), referees, Mrs. F. Allen and Mr. N. Balfour; 8.05, No. 2. Y.M.C.A. v. Kiwis (1), Miss I. Rigney, Mr. J. Stokes; 8.27, No. 1, R.S.A. v. Kiwis (11), Mrs. Robb, Mr. R Taylor; 8.27, No. 2. Pet.ties (B) v. Herald. Miss P. Lloyd, Mr. S. Gilgren; 8.49, No. 1, Nurses v. Red Star (11)„ Miss M. Ruru. Mr. N. Balfour; 8.49, No. 2. Y.M.C.A. (11) v. United, Miss I. Singles. Mr. G. Cassin. Reserve referees, Misses B. Penny and V. Kinnaird. Referees appointed but unable to officiate'should communicate with Mrs. Allen immediately.