HOCKEY.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 98, 1 June 1914, Page 3

HOCKEY.

THE REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS.

MANY SURPRISES.

WEDNESDAY'S MATCHES.

The .following have been selected to represent -Canterbury against South Canterbury^at. Sydenham Park at 10 a.m. on Wednesday:—C. Bellamy, P. Martin, P. Berry, N. Goldsburyj R. Parton, P. Sepie, W. Patrick, E. Hulbert, If. Throp, W. Grammar, and S. Holland. The following will represent Canterbury against Ashburton hi Sydenham at 10 a.m. on -Wednesday: —C.* Brown, W. Skclton, W. Hay; J. P-jiscoe, O. "Butterfield, W. Duffield, F.- Hutchings, B. 3oe, H. Bell, S. Hawkins, W. Chappell. "Any player selected unable to play must notify the _ selectors at once. All players must be on the. ground at 9.30 i a.m. to meet the selectors and select captains. : The personnel of the representative teams chosen to meet South Canterbury and Ashburton respectively on Wednes : day next has caused much surprise. But nevertheless the selectors have chosen good-all-round teams. In the A team the selection of Berry was unexpected. Few had taken the trouble to select the B team for theniselves, "°out neverthe : less, thck, team selected is one which few could have prophesied, four members of the B team wiil don the red and black jersey for the first time. Of the team - which defeated Soifth Canterbury twelve months ago, there are only three in this year,'s team. The names are Bellamy, Hulbert, and Throp.

From the club standpoint the selection is almost as representative as possible. The. only clubs not represented are those playing first-grade hockey for the first year.

NOTES ON THE PIiAYEBS,

"A" TEAM

C. (Addi:ngtoii).—Goalkeeper. One of the best custodians in New Zealand, Very safe, clears well, and has •j. good scoop stroke. P. Martin , (Christchurch). —Right back. Easily the best in the province, a great defensive player, has a long reach, which he uses to well nigh perfection. ' ' ■ "* • ■'

P. V. Berry (Sydenham B). —Left back. A member of .last year 's touring team j uses his pads effectively, N rather slow in 'clearing, has a useful backhanded stroke, but is liable to Obstruct. The fact that he is given preference over such .players as Sherwood and Yelvin is saying a good deal in'his favour. N. Goldsbury (Christchurcli).— Right half. A good defensive player, "especially on a wet ground. Lacks a little in attack; a fast ground troubles him. R. Parton (U.R.C.).—Cehtre half. A brilliant all-round "half, is at the top of his form--just now, an ex-Wellingfoii representative. F. Sepie (Addington).—Left half. A good tackier, a trille slow, but uses his head when passing. . W. R. Patrick (Sydenham A).— Right wing. N.Z. representative " cricketer, fast, unselfish, and & good, shot in the circle; is liable to obstruct. -E. Hulbert (Sydenham A). —Inside right. Almost a veteran in rep.-hockey, but never played better, than at-present. The/best stick player in the team. A first-tdass'-shot."

H. A. Throp (Sydenham A).—Bully. A versatile player, is fast, and follows iir shots at goal as few others, do, .has represented Canterbury for the past nine, or ten years/ fWV Grammar (Addiugton). —A trojan for . back tackles well, erratic in passing, a fair shot. Holland (Sydenham- A) . —Lpfi? wing. A member of last year's touring team and a fair shot. ;'. .. "B'l TEAM. C. Brown (Christchurch)— Goalkeeper. Gained his rep. cap, last year, a safekeeper, Uses his feet effectively, has been playing at left back, and is there 1 fore fortunate -in beating Robb. . W. Hay (Selwyn). —Left back. A good stick player, takes, too many flying hits, is just recovering from a broken : nose, his first representative game. W. Skelton (Sydenham A).- —Bight back. Very sound on defence and clears well, his cricket strokes stand him in good stead, is seldom penalised. J. Pascoe (Sydenham A).—Eight half. Always looking for work, is inclined to,obstruct, and give "•sticks" good defensive player, and equally good on attack.

O. Butterfield (Sydenham B). —Centre half. His first Representative match, better on attack than defence, erratic in passing, has a splendid ba,ck-handed stroke, relies too much on his stick when receiving the ball. W. Duffield (Sydenham A).—Left half. His exclusion from the A team was'' unexpected, a tricky stick player, back tackles well, and feeds his forwards, with goodsjudgment. His passed l.aek sting;

F. Hutchings (Christclmrch).—jßiglit wing. Has been playing inside light this season, but is better on the vping; liable to wait, too long before pasjsing, a fair shot. Skipper of Christchureh. R. G. Joe (Selwyn).—lnside right. His initial representative game, inclined towards solo play, was in last year's Saturday colts' team. Is fortunate in catching the eye of the selectors. H. E. Bell '(Selwyn).—Bully. Skipper of Selwyii, indulges in solo play, a fair shot, is also fortunate. E. S. Hawkins (Sydenham A). —Inside .left. Is playing exceptionally well just now, his first year in that position, a fine stick player,, fast, and a good shot. He must have run Grammar very close for his position. . W. Chappell (Addington).—Left wing. Is playing well this year, is

liable to wait too long before centring, seldom attempts, to score. The various clubs have the following representation:—Sydenham 10, Addington 4, Christelmrch 4, Selwyn 3, U.R.C. 1. HOCKEY FIXTURES FOR WEDNESDAY.. 9.30 a.m. —Third, fourth, and fifth grade five-a-side competitions at Sydenham Park". 10 a.m.—Canterbury v. South Canterbury; Canterbury v. Ashburton. 1.30 p.m.—First and second grade competiiiohs at Sydenham Park.. 8 p.m.—Grand concert at King's Theatre. .