Bright Cricket Future

Nelson has a bright cricket future if the potential indicated in the South Island schoolboys' championship here is realised. Nelson A won the title after beating Canterbury in an exciting final and Nelson B won four of its five matches. Ideal weather prevailed for the tournament, held over five days at Stoke. Ten visiting teams competed. Powerful batting by Greg Scott, 70, paved the way for Nelson's win over Canterbury. Nelson declared at 6/167 and Canterbury was dismissed for 107.

South Island schoolboys' cricket champion team. Nelson A. Back row: David Harvey, Jim Man, Terry Hudson, Russell Barrett, Andrew Jones, Mr John Goodman, coach. Front row: Wayne Hodgson, Robert Short, Gary Barkle, Peter Bowers (captain), Stephen Gill, Philip Marshall, Greg Scott.

The openers for Nelson B, Gary Shaw and Ian Flintoft, head for the crease.

Nelson B coach, Geoff Smith, does not appear as relaxed as some of his team during one of the early matches. Players are Chris Win, Nigel Burson and Brian Smith.

Nelson B. Back row: Gary Shaw, Chris Win, George McKay, Nigel Burson, Grant Gilbertson, Wayne Aberhart, Mr Geoff Smith, coach. Front row: Geoff Win, Graeme Carr, Ricky Quirk, Allan Matheson, Stephen Ching, Brian Smith, Ian Flintoft.