HOCKEY.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 190, 12 August 1919, Page 8

HOCKEY.

The round advanced another stage last Saturday when, apart from the contest between fjt. Luke's and Somervcll, which resulted in a victory for the former by two goals to one. the chief incident was the downfall of University by Kdendale to the extent of four goals to two.

The meeting of .St. Luke's and Soraervell invariably arouses considerable interest, and it can safely be stated that the match is an occasion for plenty of enthusiasm, and the supporters of both teams roll up in full strength and follow every movement with a running accompaniment of applause. It was not a wonderful exhibition of scientific hot-key, being more, of the strenuous order on account of the eagerness of the two elevens, and play was exceedingly fast throughout. Tho scene of operation changed with lightning rapidity, partly on account of the long hitting and the fast nature, of the turf. The game was brimful of incident, and in the circle frequent hair-breadth eecapes occurred, but on the whole the attacking work in the circle lacked finish. St. Luke's were without the services of their centre-for-ward, Rich, and notwithstanding that Dickson, who replaced him, did well individually, combination was almost an absent quantity. With the exception of the right wing the remainder of the line, led by Duncan, were a dashing lot. Williams, on the left wing, and Hookhnm were prominent. In the half-line, :ind that wias the department in which Somorveil were outclassed, Harvey performed with success, while most support was obtained from MoLeod. who was seen to best advantage in the second half. At full-back, McGregor's defence was excellent, and Williams displayed some fine hitting. In goal llanna 'extricated his side from serious danger, and deult with difficult situations with decision. The Somervcll front line was in better working trim than has been the case this season. The. only drawback was the leftwing. Norton rose to the occasion, and was the pick of the line. combined to advantage, and wan invariably dangerous. Watts accomplished a lot of good work. In a weak half-line Irvine was the moat conspicuous. (leorge, although badly beaten by Duncan on three occasions, was safe and hit well. Cooper, in goal, was not so severely tested as the game denotes, but came through the ordeal -with much credit. As the result of a splendid exhibition of hockey, Mt. Eden scored a runaway victory over Areta by seven goals to nil. Many movements of the winners in attack were masterly in conception, and carried out in a clever manner. Almost throughout the second spell and part of the first the game was dominated by the lit. Eden forwards. Johns, at centre, catered for the line in good style. Hunt and Alexander were also conspicuous. Hunt and MeMurtrie had the bulk of the work in the half-line, and King was a consistent' full-back. Areta suffered in comparison with MtEden before the winners broke down the defence. England. Simpson, and Robinson worked hard to save the disaster, while White and Westwood shaped, best of tlie forwards.

Tho surprise of the day -was the defeat of leaders in the competition, by Edendale. Still, the latter are noted for accomplishing the unexpected, and they did the trick playing one short. It was a case of a sound defence and come sorties that brought off the desired result. The Edendale goalie, Fellows, stopped some fast shots. Rickitts was a tower of strength at full-back, and the dofence increased when Sparkes, -who played an excellent forward game in the first spell, went to full-back. The halves offered a stubborn resistance, and none wae more prominent than Davis. West and Monteith ably seconded the efforts of Sparkes in the forward line. Without detracting from the glory of Edeudale's win there ivaa an element of doubt about a couple of the winners' goals. It is stated that one shot was hit ou?aide the circle, and another did not actually cross the dividing line. Nevertheless, on their display University have no one to blame but themselves for their downfall, as the team was below the form shown in their recent success.

Training College and Ponsonby met on a ground that was rough, consequently play suffered, and after an indifferent game Training College proved victorious by the odd goal in five. For the winners Ranch did good .work in goal at times. The full-backs were only moderate. Boswell and Burnett shaped better in the half-line, and in the forwards Macken, Keherer, and Matheson 'Were the pick. (Jooeh performed fairly well in goal for Ponsonby. Steele was" the better of the full-backs. Crawehaw tackled and hit well, and claimed the honours of the middle division. The forwards were a fairly even lot. LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP. ,u lh ?, foll(nvin X matches wore played on he Kemiiern Grounds. Market Uoad vest unlay afternoon:- Whnnsarel v. Wa'ihl, Auckland A v. Auckland 13. WHANGAREI V. WAIHI. Whancarni.—Goal. Miss I. Edge: fullbyekß. Misspß j,. B raun. N. Sloane; halves. Misses (~ Wpbb. M. Hmlgors. K. Draffln; forwards. Misses Child*. P. Woods, c! < rauford (captalni. 1,. Kraiin, (!. I/»wc Walhi.—(loal, Mlse D. Hill; ftill-baeks, Missos McLean. 1.. Hill; halves. Misses V Nnhle. E. Williams. M. Tooper- forwards Misses R. roldlrutt, M. Patterson, I)'. Alfi.rd, .1. Dick. H. Restirk.

Whangarel had tho best of it from the inception of the match, ami would have for the admirable work of tho Waihi goalkeeper. Alternate attacks were made and some good passing was shown. In the rtrst half Miss 1.. Braiiii nnd Miss Woods s'-ored. nnd when th,» whi<tlo wont for halftime the Whangnrel score was 2-nil. The Northern players were In good form through the soc-ond spell, nnd Miss Braun ami "Miss Woods again scored. The game ended:

Whflugarei 4 Waibi 0 Miss Clark was referee. AUCKLAND A V. AUCKLAND B. Auckland A— Oonl, Miss Priestley: fullhacks. Misses Cardno. Clark-Walker.'halves Misses Henderson. Drever, Macfarlan: for wnrils. Misses Prothcroe, Hamlin, Jjjimb \\ a rmlngton. Tanner.

Auckland B.—Oonl. Miss V. Henderson; full-backs. Misses Walters. Robh: halves. Misses Wilson. lirndney and White: forwards. Misses Payne, Ilight, Norden, Henry, and Dawson. In the opening bully the B's attacked for some minutes, but the combination of the A's soon prove*! too much for the halves, nnd the B's goalkeeper was called upon to save severnl times. In a nice forwnrd rush Miss Hamlin shot a fine goal. The A's continued to preHs. Miss Tanner made a couple of f;ood runs down the wing, a shot being disallowed for ofTslde. Miss Dawson set the B line In motion, tint their defence mm too sound. At halr-tlme the position A team • 1 U team 0 Throughout the second spell the A's forwards indulged in fino combined iilay. being well supported liy the halves. Miss I.amb frequently sot the line In motion, receiving i splendid support from Misses Trotheroo and, Humlln. Good passing rushes resulted in three goals from Miss Lamb's stick, and one hv Miss I*rotheroe. When timu was called The score was: A team 5 B team 0 Mr L. 11. Norton was referee. CANTERBURY DEFEATS FEEDING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) PKILDrKG, Monday. The Canterbury representative hockey team defeated the Feilding representatives to-day by t> goals to "2. It was a very fine exhibition of the game, and will give a, great Jillip to hockey in this district