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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 1, No. 17 July 27, 1938

Basketball

Basketball

Continuing in winning form, the Senior A team accounted for Tech. Old Girls on Saturday by 33 goals to 11. There is little to record except the usual brilliant forward work of our team and the excellent positional play which is of first importance in basketball. For ten minutes in the second spell V.U.C. touched a high spot of their form and scored 11 goals in succession, all from Tech, centre passes. Combination at this level will make the clash with the leading Wellington East team on August 6th a classic event.

A word for one only of the players. Joan Bythell deserves special mention for her defence work. The continuous Improvement in her game reached a new high level on Saturday. Some of her Interceptions were so speedy and her handling so sure that "Salient" must give her honours in this week's game.

Senior B.

Against St. Joseph's the B team went down 19-11, the whole of the disadvantage in scoring being accounted for in the first spell. Missing Joy Osborn in the forwards during the first half only, the team settled down to solid work later. As most of these girls will be available next year we should see something for their solid practice and game spirit in face of successive defeats.

N.Z. v. Wellington.

Victoria sports are reminded again of the feast of basketball which they can have for 6d. (1/- reserved) at the Town Hall next Saturday afternoon. Four games, including a tryout of the New Zealand touring team to Australia against the Wellington Reps. (three V.U.C. girls here), and an exhibition of the game under Aussie rules will make an interesting afternoon. The big game commences at 2.30. Reserve through Pixie Higgin, care the rack.