SUBURBAN CRICKET

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 800, 22 October 1929, Page 13

SUBURBAN CRICKET

SEASON TO OPEN NEXT SATURDAY WEEK BACKWARD STATE OF WICKETS The backward condition of the Domain cricket ground was the subject of a short discussion at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Auckland City and Suburban Cricket Association last night. Mr. J. F. W. Dickson presided. Mr. J. Elliott said the state of the ground was apparently no fault of the caretaker, but the ground was worse than it had been at any previous period. The cause of the trouble appeared to be that insufficient labour was available at the Domain. Doubts as to whether the wickets would be available for play on November 2 were expressed by delegates. Mr. E. Stall worthy suggested that no action be taken until a deputation had waited on the Parks Committee of the City Council. The suggestion was adopted.

It was decided to open the season on November 2 and the following draw was arranged for the first series in the senior A grade competition: Harbour Board v. Ellerslie; Albion v. W.Y.M.1.; Ponsonby v. Green Lane. As a result of several requests from business houses, it was decided to organise a Wednesday competition. To this end, a committee was appointed to form an association. THE WALKER SHIELD Mr. G. McConnell raised the question as to whether Auckland should participate in this year’s Walker Shield competition. Mr. McConnell said that in vie\v of the existing financial position the matter required careful consideration.

Mr. Stallworthy said Auckland was the holder of the shield, and was in duty bound to defend it. It was pointed out that it would be cheaper to travel under the present conditions. It was decided to instruct the association’s delegate to approach the Wellington Association with a view to exchanging dates for the matches with that association. It was decided on the casting vote of tho chairman to appoint a sole selector, tho appointment to be made at next meeting. It was decided to support the Green Lano Club in its effort to recognise the services of the late Mr. H. L. Claudet, who was one of the founders of the association. Permission was granted to the following clubs to play matches on Labour Day:—Harbour Board, at Pukekohe; Green Lane, at Helensville; and, if it can be arranged, Albion, at Waiuku. Mr. A. Stanley was appointed delegate to the New Zealand Conference, which will meet at Wellington on Labour Day. PONSONBY CLUB’S ACQUISITIONS The Ponsonby Suburban Cricket Club has secured the services of two promising players from the Victoria Club (disbanded), namely, D. Edmonds, wicket-keeper, who did so well last season against the veterans and the representatives, and D. Sallen, the promising batsman, who also made some good scores last season. Ponsonby will field a strong team this year.