Basketball.

With Tournament in wellington this year, the Basketball Club is more anxious than ever that the V.U.C. team should meet with success. Although the team has not been definitely chosen, the selectors are confident that the players available are well up to previous Tournament standard. the hopes of the team, however, cannot depend on individuals, and as yet, enough has not been seen of the prospective team in action to judge of its merits.

The possible member of the team are as follows:—Goal, Janet Grainger-a quick, steady and enthusiastic player who should make a useful member of the team. Marjorie Gibbons: a useful forward and a good shot, but inclined to be rather retiring. Eve Irwin: a reliable forward whose play would be improved if she were quicker. Pat Edwards: quick and useful, but lacks experience, tactics and teamwork. Centre: Nora Mc-Laren, a steady and reliable player who is always "on the spot." Margaret Pilcher: quick and dedepridable; more attention to team tactics necessary. Dorothy Graiager: a very promising player requiring only more experience. Sheila Fraser: combines well and is keen, but would be better if quicker. Jean Roberts: quick, but rather inexperienced. Defence: Marion Bell: a good and enthusiastic player who interecpts well. Marie Walker: a promising defender who does good team work. Erice Overton: a versatile player who interecpts and "sticks" well. Muriel Lancaster; keen and reliable but a trifle slow.

The success of the team depends a great deal on practices, and girls who are anxious to play for Tournament would be well advised to attend these regularly. However brilliantly individuals may play, the chances of a team rely almost entirely on combination and team team work. These are ensured only if players are keen enough to attend praetces.

With adeuate team work the V.U.C. basketball team should do well in the coming Tournament and the Tournament Team should form a good base for Association matches later inn the season.

It is hoped that the opening of the Training College will not interfere with the well-being of the Club, and that students of both institutions will co-operate to the best purpose.

Boxing.

"What are the prospects?" we asked Roy Brien, the enthusiatic boxing trainer.

"Good!" quoth he, and proceeded to enlarge on the starters and their chances. "Armour, 15 stone and very keen, is a certainty for the heavyweight. In the light-heavies Boswell is also a certainty if he boxes."

But he's in the Wellington eight," we said tactfully. Roy snorted and muttered something about Alma Mater.

Edgley shows definite improvement in the middle class. went well in Otago last year and should do better this time."

"It's a great pity," he said with a sigh, "that Meek and Kane are both in the welters. There are no stars amongst the lightweights, although Kane may be able to train down. If not, there is a good man in the ringside seats."

"O'Conner is a cool boxer with a k.o. in both hands. his chances are bright, but he must attend training if he wants to capture the featherweight title. Goring-Johnston and Campbell will fight out the bantam. The former is a speedy rangy fighter and the latter hard and nuggety, with a solid punch."

We left Roy sitting despondently, murmuring about the late start in training, but optimistically endeavouring to forecast the result.

Cricket.

All the teams put up good performances on Saturday and the all-round improvement is very satisfactory.

The Seniors, on Kulburn Park, did well to dismss Karori for 195, and in reply had scored 138 for 3 woclets wjem stupms were drawn. McMillan "eastled our of the opposition for 58 runs in 19 overs. The other wickets were divided-seven bowlors in all being tried. With Blandford, Harding and Wiren out early, Wilson and mcMillan made an excellent stand, being still unbeaten at the end of the day for 75 and 37 respectively. Wilson, who is back after teaching in the country, batter attractively and his display was one of the best seen from any of the Seniors this year. The Seniors in this and the next game must make a determind effort to avoid finishing bottom in the championship.

Ater losing seven wickets for 118 runsthe Second Grade team went on to put up their best performance of the season by making 301 The only earlier batsmen to make any runs was Simpson (29), but Stephenson compiled a fine 101 not out and was assisted by Carey, 44 and Ryan and Robertson, to bring the total pash the third century. arsity were at the wickets all the afternoon, so Old Boys did not bat.

Another good performance was that of the Juniou B team against Railways. Three wickets were down for 24 when a partnership between Wicks and Larkin took the score to 170before the latter was bowled for 49. The innings closed at 274, Revell having compiled a hard-hit 114 not out, with Turnbull 25. With an hour left, Varsity dismissed five Railway batsmen for 68, leaving themselves in a strong position.

In the Junior C match, Brooklyn scored 140 and Varsity have lost five for 85, Bourke 30 odd not out. Mitchell was the most successful bowler.

Kilbirnie scored 244 against the Junior D's, who have lost one wicket for 76 runs.

Third Grade made 161 for 6 declared, but Kilbirnie managed to pass this total, but with only five minutes to spare.

Rowing.

Although a non-starter in the interclub eights on Saturday, the eight has been out for their first spin. The crew is a bit raw at the moment, but a month's training in the boat will make a world of difference. Last year's experience shows that plenty of work in the boat is essential, but the importance of land-training cannotbe over-emphasised. The crew has not been finalised yet, but with Boswell in the Wellington "eight" it looks as though Hansen will be stroke.

Athletics.

The athletic season is at its peak now, and with the Varsity men being placed regularly at the various meetings it is satisfactory. With the commencement of the session we may look for budding Lovelocks, Tolans, and Metcalfes (or is it Metcalves?) amongst the country students.

The return of Eade, the club captain, this week will strengthen the walking brigade. However, Birks captured both provincial walking titles and on Saturday won the mile walk in the Inter-provincial contest. He is suffering from lack of competition.

Bowie is hurdling at his best now. He won the provincial 120 yards title and was second to Sharpley inthe N.Z. Championship. His strongest opposition at Tournament will be Milner, C.U.C., whom he beat at Dunedin three weeks ago.

Abraham, the 440 yards provincial hurdles champion, will have to improve to beat Anderson, of C.U.C. Anderson was second in the N.Z. Championships, but last Saturday beat Nelligan, the title-holder.

The club has lost a good man in Thompson, 440 yards, but a new-comer, Clark, a member of the secondary schools team to Melbourne, will be useful. F. Stephen-cannot get the competition in the Wairarapa. His two thirds in the sprints at the provincial meeting make this obvious.

Others who have been running well are Freeman, Watt, Baker, O'connor, and Morpeth.

B. McIntosh will be hard put to retain his high jump title at Easter if Hackett competes, but he has been doing well in the broad jump.

Boot, of C.U.C., will have little opposition from V.U.C. in the mile. Although he was beaten on Saturday, there is no one able to beat his time of 4.26.

The Club is noticeable weak in field events. A good man with the hammer, shot and discus is badly needed.

Massey have intimated that they wish to compete in the interfaculty sports on the 28th. This is a commendable move and will give added interest and provide useful competition.

Reviewing the position, Victoria's chances in Tournament do not appear bright, but with plenty to training, to outlook may change.