CRICKET

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 September 1938, Page 8

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RED STAR CLUB , 'a MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON The annual report of the Red Star Cricket Club for the 1937-38' season states the past season was undoubtedly the most successful the club has yet experienced. Three teams were entered in the Association’s competitions, one senior and two junior elevens. The seniors were runners-up in their grade, playing very consistent cricket right through. The batting average was headed by W. J. Peterson, with an average of 88, followed by G. B. Peterson (27), and F. Hoar (20). Bowling honours again went to F. Hoar, who captured 38 wickets at an average cost of 10.3 runs. Next in order were: A. E. Friend, 18 wickets for an average of 13.2 and F. Pool, 15 wickets, average 18. We congratulate W. Peterson on winning the Arthur Hoar Memorial Cup for batting and F. Hoar, who carried off for the third consecutive time the D. K. Logan Memorial Cup for bowling. These two players performed well during the season and thoroughly deserved their success. An outstanding feature was the good fellowship and club spirit which prevailed amongst the players. • The junior A team deserves the greatest credit for being runners-up in the championship and winning the Darvill-Illingsworth Knock-out Shield. Very strong in batting talent they put up some stolid scores, the averages being headed by J. Lichore (31), C. Roys (24), and F. Henson (22). The bowling was divided between N. Hoar with 83 wickets for 534 runs average 6.8; C. Roys, 31 wickets, 244 runs, average 7.8 and F. Henson, 43 wickets, 494 runs, average 11. Formed late in the season the junior B team put up some good showings against the leading teams. With more practice, and an early start this year, they should develop into a strong team. The most enjoyable game was undoubtedly the annual SeniorJunior match. The juniors were conceded the usual 100 runs, and after a keenly fought game the seniors again emerged victors. Much credit is due to the juniors for the fight they put up, and with a little more luck the result could easily have gone their way. Several successful dances were held, and we heartily thank all who helped at these functions. It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr E. Welch who was a vice-president of the club since its inception in 1930. Mr Welch umpired many games for the club, and took a keen interest in cricket in the Wairarapa in general. The club was unfortunate in losing the services of two very enthusiastic members in Messrs E. Moore and S. L. Hatch, both of whom left the district in mid-season. We thank the Park and College custodians for providing excellent match wickets and the Press for fully reporting all our games. In conclusion we thank the following officers for monetary donations:—Messrs L. J. Matthews, W. Fly, E. Welch, B. Wilmshurst and B. Iveson. For the committee:—E. F. Pool, club captain; G. B. Peterson, secretary.