CRICKET IN NAPIER

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 12, 7 October 1937, Page 13

CRICKET IN NAPIER

» ai i ~ i - Competition Matches Start On October 23 SENIOR MAY BE EARLIER Oricket competition matches in Napier will probably commtnce on October 23, although the Hawke's Bay Cricket Assooiation last evening de* cided io attetnpt to cqmmence senior matches a Week earlier in order to ®oia» mence the combined competition With Hastings on that -date. Ihe decision will ultimately depend on the'itate of the outtield on Nelson Park, Napier, Following the long season ©£ winter sports on the park, several bat# patches especially on the Soccer andl bockey grounds, need attention. . If rain falls during this week it is possible "that the season mSy be commenced on the earlier date, as the wickets themfselves* are already in good order. A UaboUr Day match will be played betwean senior and junior teama repreienting Napier and Hastings. Application is to be made to the council for eight wickets on Nelson Park, Napier, and six on McLoan Park, and application is also to be made to tho High School for three wickets at the school groiinds. Feilding the completion of the practioe wickets at the northem ehdi of Nelson Park, wickets have been prepafed at the Morris street end, ;