GOOD SEASON

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 779, 27 September 1929, Page 13

GOOD SEASON

CRICKET ASSOCIATION REVIEWS YEAR’S PROGRESS “ADVANCE IN EVERY RESPECT” ‘ The annual report is one on which we can heartily congratulate ourselves,” said Mr. R. B. Lusk in moving the adoption of the anual report and balance-sheet at the annual meet-

ing of the Auckland Cricket Association last evening. In the absence of the president, Mr. Fred Earl, K.C., owing to illness, Mr. Lusk presided over an attendance of more than 50 delegates. “In- every respect,” said Mr. Lusk, “the report is an advance on previous seasons.

The number of clubs showed an increase from 82 to 88. The competitions, too, were keenly contested. In inter-provincial matches, a very good season was experienced. The tour South was very satisfactory. Unfortunately, we suffered a narrow defeat by Wellington. After remarking that the juniors had avenged the Wellington defeat by bringing the Junior Cup back to Auckland, Mr. Lusk said:—“l don’t know that we were really entitled to the shield, but it was awarded to us under the rules governing the competition. Wo Would have much • preferred to have had it by beating Wellington. However, we have the shield, and I hope we can retain it.” Continuing, Mr. Lusk said that Mr. E. C. Beale deserved the thanks of the A.C.A. and the associations which his touring team had visited. Annually ho did a tremendous amount of good in bringing on young players and fostering the game in outside centres.

A large amount had been done in helping country cricket. Mr. Lusk referred to the line work of the coaches, and said that he hoped and felt that tho new coach would be as successful as previous coaches recommended by Lord Hpwke. ‘‘The balance-sheet is very satisfactory,” said Mr. Lusk in conclusion. “We started last season with a credit of £226 and this season it is £BB. But this does not represent the position correctly, because £165 has been advanced to the Coach Fund and £lO2 has been placed to the Reserve Fund. In reality, this £BB should have been £356. I think you will admit the position is very satisfactory.” In seconding tho motion, Mr. E. E Nalder appealed to the cricketers to help the Coast Fund. There was a fair amount of leeway to make up. It would cost £450 for Wensley’s services. and it was up to the cricketers themselves to help the association. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Sir James Coates; president, Mr. F. Earl. K.C.; vicepresidents, last year’s re-elected, with tho addition of Mr. E. C. Beale and Mr. M. Jones: management committee, Messrs. Carlton Hay, E. E. Nalder, E. C. Beale, P. Shaw (Eden), H. Horspool (Grafton), G. Jackson (North Shore), R. .W. Low (Parnell), N. C. Snedden (Ponsonby), W. Hendy (United Suburbs). .T. H. Miller (Y.M.C.A.), .T. W. Bennett (secondary schools), L. V. Moore (primary schools); honorary treasurer, Mr. .T. IT. Watts; honorary secretary, Mr. N. IT. E. ITockin; honorary auditor, Mr. L. R. Garrard.

A lengthy discussion took place on tho question of a club championship. It was eventually decided that it should be open to clubs with three or more teams, with one at least in each of the three highest grades. The championship will be decided on the points scored in competition matches, points in the senior, senior B and second grades being multiplied by five, four and three respectively, while in the grades where one-day matches are played only the actual points scored will be considered.

Tho question of playing on Anniversary Lay was brought forward by Mr. P. Shaw (Eden), who moved that it be a recommendation to the incoming committee that no games be played on Anniversary Day. After some discussion, the motion was lost. Tho trophies won in the various grades last season were presented, and also the Red path Cup, won by G. L. Weir, for the; best performances in Plunket Shield cricket. A motion of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr. A. X. Snedden, a vice-president of the association, and a very keen cricket enthusiast, was also passed.