BASKETBALL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 281, 22 July 1932, Page 2

BASKETBALL

SATURDAY'S GAMES CONCLUSION OF FIRST ROUND OF THE WEDNESDAY COMPETITION NOTES' ON THE PLAY [ : (Notes by "Centre.") [ A surprise was received last Saturday when Kowhai met H.S.O.S. (A) in the second round and defeated them by 16 goals to 14. Kowhai won the toss and decided upon the selection cf , ; goals in preference to the first handl- , ing of the ball. Upon commencing play High School quickly passed the ball to their forwards where F. Bates managed to open the score within the first minute of the game. Kowhai, however, did not intend to I'at its opponents gaih a lead and after . an excellent exhibition of passing i they also shot the ball down to the , forwards who scored. After this the game became most exciting, both , teams scoring alteimatively. The change from forward to centre found E. Hardie as reliable as ever. The H.S. centres appeared unable to stem Kowhai's attack and, through careless passing, repeatedly sent the ball flying into the hands of their opponents. The game was very strenuously fought and both teams were obviously relieved to bear the half time whistle which left the score at 9 all. In the second half High School found it very hard to break away from their opponents. Kowhai always alert and agile, continually broke down smart passing movements by High School and held their own on defence. Both teams were still alternatively scoring and this continued until tbe last few minutes when Kowhai extended themselves to win a very exciting game by the narrow margin of 2 goals. The referee was Mrs E. G. Guy. Ngongotaha v. Kiwi This game was played on the teams' own training ground and judging from the score Ngongotaha felt quite at home. The game was rather onesided, but Kiwi is gaining experience with every game. C. Cronin was shooting most accurately and was responsible for mcst of Ngongotaha's heavy scoring. Score, Ngongotaha 26, Kiwi 5. Referee, Mrs Shearer. Waratah v. H.S.O.S. (B) Old Students (B) showed much improved form and had Waratah on the defensive in the first half which they led by 9-7. In the second spell, p'lay was most interesting as both teams seemed evenly matched. As time drew near, it looked as if Old Students would retain their lead, but in the last few minutes of the game, Waratah seemed to regain its form and confidence, and some smart defensive work was witnessed. The score evened, then Waratah took the lead by four goals, and Old Students gained another two goals in quick succession, but after a gallant effort were unable to catch up before the final whistle for time. The game ended Waratah 19, H.S.O.S. (B) 17. Mrs Walker was referee. Rep. Trials The following players are requested to remain after the games to-morrow: J. Isdale, B. Vaughan, B. Newmarch, F. Bates, V. Hale, J. Prentice, K. Kingon, S. Marcroft, Q. Mau, E. Hardie, D. Emeny, M. Owens, D. Davies, E. Dorsett, H. Dawson, M. Ford, E. Rushton, E. Johnson, N. Devin, B. Chambers, D. Cronin, N. Berge. Wednesday Competition Last week ended the games for the first round of the mid-week competition and a table showing points gained is given below. The Waratah-Konini game wass very poor on account of the latter team playing short and evidently missing the services of their captain. From a good team Konini is gradually dwindling to a very meagre one. It will have to' improve if any of its members are to seeure a place in the rep. team. Score Waratah 26, Konini 2. Ngaio v. Tui This was a much better exhibition both teams combining well. The game was fast and Tui did well to hold the score level in the first 20 minutes of the game. After this, Ngaio set to work with a vengeanoa and scored several goals in quick succession, Tui being unable to cope with this surprisingly swift change. Ngaio's passing had now improved and the three forwards, J. Winslade, V. Hale, and M. Owens, were shooting most •accurately. Inga Anderson and S. Marcroft played well for Tui. Score: Ngaio 25 Tui 18.

New Billiards. It is the intention of Walter Lindrum to ntroduce a new game of billiards to Australia, which he expects to become popular the world over. It is an American game, and is described by Lindrum as a kind of "glorified snooker." In the States it is known as the pocket game, and is played all over the country by men, women and. children. Lindrum says that tbe English amateurs, Lee and Steeples, are far superior to any other amateur players in any oUier part of tfie world, for the reason that they play constantly with professionals, and play the top of the table game.

Played W. L. Pts. Waratah 7 6 1 12 High School (A) .... 7 6 1 12 Kowhai ; 7 5 2 10 High School (B) .... 7 4 3 8 Konini 7 4 3 8 Ngaio 7 2 5 4 Tui 7 16 2 Mokoia 7 0 7 0

Wednesday Table