HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 133, 7 June 1926, Page 11

HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS.

« FAST, EXCITING PLAY. SOFT AND TREACHEROUS GROUNDS. SOMERVTLLE SHAKEN BY THE STUDENTS. ARETA'S AND ST. LUKE'S BIG WINS. The Auckland Hockey Association championship matches were continued at Remuera on Saturday afternoon. The playing grounds, although wonderfully recovered from the heavy rains and cutting-up of Thursday's carnival, were I soft and treacherous, and the ball would' not run truly. Nevertheless some very I exciting and keenly contested games! were witnessed. The fine weather attracted a very big attendance of spectators. Chief interest was centred ip the meeting of Somerville and University, and after being two goals down the students made a remarkable recovery, and the teams left the field with honours even—2 goals apiece. 'Mount Eden, in a fast, exciting game with Somerville Colts, won by 3 goals to 2. St. Luke's put up the big score of 7 goals to 1 against Stanley, while Areta also ran up 7 goals to nil at the expense of Wesley. ST. LUKE'S VICTORY. STANLEY BEATEN BY SEVEN GOALS TO ONE. SL Luke's had an easy task in their meeting with Stanley, and gained a victory in a one-sided game by seven goals to one. St. Luke's won the toss and played against the sun for the first half. Stanley attacked first and an early invasion came from the left, where Vaile centred hard to a well-defended goal. The backs cleared and the red forwards quickly carried play to the Stanley twenty-five. Meeting with a weak opposition they easily broke through, and A. Williams got the first goal. Following this Hookham essayed several runs down the right, and once it was sent in to Carston, who tried a good long range shot, which, however, Nason turned outside the posts. A passing run between Emerali,.Miller and Vaile led to an invasion, the first-named sending a slow shot that Hanna kicked clear. Shortly afterwards St Luke's were back again and Carston succeeded in reaching the net. There was no further score before half-time. In opening the second spell St. Luke's mixed it with the opposition three-quarters of the way round the circle before it came to A. Williams, who sent a hard one from right in front, adding. St. Luke's third goal. It appeared that the opposition was troubled by the sun, for St. Luke's came again and Carston added another goal without difficulty. St. Luke's continued the pressure, until Miller got position and carried down the middle of the field.. .St. 'Luke's made a counter-attack, which was short lived, and Shore, coming in front at the right. Invaded an open circle, and MaeFarlane made a good shot. Coming up from the left, St. Luke's again put the Shore citadel in danger. It crossed the goal month to Hookham on the circle edge. IHookham's shot was turned by Nason, and Shore conceded a corner. This resulted in J. Giles shooting the fifth goal. St. Luke's came again immediately, and a melee took place right tn the goal mouth, as a result of which J. Giles poshed it to the net. The seventh goal came from the stick of Potter, who lifted one knee high past the j;oalie- .Hookham just missed adding an eighth by- lifting it over the net after Nason had stopped once. The game ended: St. Luke's 7 Stanley 1 Mr. Avery was referee. i MOUNT EDEN'S WIN. COLTS OVER-ANXIOUSNESS LOSES CHANCES. | Play hovered round midfield till Fletcher , secured and passed to Jensen, who, beating i the defence, gained an easy goal. A dash | by the Colts was checked by Brown, and | Kelly securing, passed to Ash. He trans- j ferred to Alexander, and Fletcher, whose shot was stopped by Chiplin at the expense of a penalty corner. "Tie Colts intercepted and attacked through Lee, Sawyers, and Preston. A sharp onslaught was stemmed by Brown, who hit out at the fifty flag. Still the Colts hammered away, and from a scramble in the goal, Gregson netted. Mount Eden 1, Colts 1. Play hovered about midfield till Fletcher secured, and -with a solo effort reached the Eden circle. A penalty corner was.secured, but Eden intercepted and forced play to the Colts' quarters, a twenty-five bully resulting. Half time sounded with play at Eden's twenty-five. Upon resuming play travelled up and down field at a great pace, till Alexander opened an attack for Eden. Exciting moments In the circle followed, until Jansen, with a fine shot netted. Mount Eden 2, Colts 1. From the bully Preston got away, and sharp passing by the Colts forced a corner, that proved resultless. From the bully Alexander, Fletcher, and Jansen invaded the Colts' circle. Chiplin stopped a fine shot, and Gardner returned play to midfield. Mount Eden returned to the attack, and Gregson saved ith a sideline hit. Sudden attacks by Eden followed, but erratic shooting lost chances. From a central attack by the Colts the browns' circle was gained, but Brown -was nandy, and cleared the danger. From the Colts' twenty-five Alexander made a solo run to the circle, Chiplin came out and saved, but play hung in the circle, and Jansen, following fast, netted Mount Eden's third goaL Somewhat roused with this reverse, the Colts attacked Peace just missing the net. Give and take strongly. A short-lived onslaught ended in ■play followed till a scrambling attack by tie Colts ended in Gregson netting. With Mount Eden attacking time was. called. Mount Eden 3 Somerville Colts ..., 1 Mr. Ellison was referee. ARETA'S BIG WIN. WESLEY'S VAIN EFFORT TO FIND THE NET. From the initial bully Areta at once rushed play into their opponents' circle. Three shots failed to reach the net. But the blacks continued the pressure, and Hayson succeeded in lifting a high one into the net. Wesley began to attack from the bully, but were unable to keep 'it- upEach side now took a turn on the attack, and each had a shot which struck the post. The blacks picked v up the "ball in Wesley's half, and Ormshy* carried it upfield, where he ', was" successful in evading A. M. Burton's defence. He sent the ball into the circle, from where Anthony drove home. Soon afterwards, from a melee in the circle, Anthony was able to notch Areta's third goal. Time WS3 then called without further score. On resuming Wesley had the first turn on the attack. H. P. Burton shot from the left but a good save resulted. Wesley continued the attack and Areta were forced to concede a corner. Give and tafce play followed until Anthony found the net with a high hit from the left. From the bully the greens attacked but their efforts only resulted in a corner. Areta now carried play the length of the field. Once again their attack reached the circle and Carter netted a still further goal. Areta were now doing the attacking, and it was not long before they again found the net. Carter once more being the scorer. At this stasre A. M. Burton came up into the forward Une and H. P. Burton went back to full-back. Wesley took a turn on the attack but their shot was stopped by Wilkie dropping' on to his.knees. Wesley made another sortie but the ball crossed the goal's mouth and found the line. The greens did not let the pressure slack and first one shot went over the net and then anotl.er hit the post ana was diverted behind. The closing stages of the game were very fast. Wesley trying hard to find the net- Wallace was tempted out and Anthony managed to flick the ball Into the' net thus' fconns his fourth goal. Time was play in midfield. Areta I Wesley • v Mr. F. Nicholson was referee.

SOMERVILLE V. UNIVERSITY. 'VARSITY'S UPHILL FIGHT AND WONDERFUL RECOVERY. . The game opened with University breaking away, but a big hit by Roberts was taken by B. Watts, and the students were cornered and forced with the ensuing shot at goal. The students replied with a forward run, and they were twice checked by Roberts. Frdm a scoop by Clayton Hamilton had an opportunity. Cole repulsed. | and some fine reverse stick work passing between Seccombe, E. and C. Watts, put University on the defensive. Radcliffe and Brook cleared, and hot work ensned in the Somerville circle. Line play transferred j Play to tbe other end, where Sheen came to the rescue. Radcliffe and Leonard. sent them back again, but it was not long before Rogers set the line in I motion, and the students were in trouble. A nice run by Clayton looked promising, out only a twenty-five resulted. The two Burtons got away, only to be stopped by Koberts Inside the danger zone. Radcliffe scooped into the circle, but E. Watts fullI tossed it to midfield. The students re- | newed the attack, until Cole and Rogers effected a clearance, and E. Watts passed 1 nicely to Seccombe, who returned, and the I bomeryille centre-forward was worked ont or position, and the students saved at the expense of a corner. The spell ended:— Somerville 0, University 0. University at the restart Immediately bombarded the Somerville goal. Cooper stopping well. Play was transferred to the other end and, after some sparring, Claudets cross hit was converted by Seccombe. Somerville 1, University 0. Unl- ' versity rallied, and invaded the Somerville circle, but shooting operations were limited. Greenbank streaked along the line. Baildon came to the rescue, and the forwards, by rapid movements, reached the circle. Radcliffe snatched the ball out of the mouth ut. , goal and hit up-field, but the S n "|S launched a strong onslaught, and Watts, racing Dr. Leonard for the ball, sent It Into the net. Somerville 2. University 0. University retaliated, and Greenbank setting the line in motion; the ball was taken into the circle, where Burton just failed to reach the ball, but Hamilton, travelling fast, managed to do the trick. Somerville 2, University 1. The students maintained the pressure, and for a time Somerville were hard pressed. Relief came when C. Watts broke away, but Burton countered with a good run. Hamilton made a splendid run, and Burton, following, converted the left-wingers good work. Somerville 2. University 2. Play became faster and more exciting as both teams struggled for the lead. C. Watts sent In a hot shot, which Sheen stopped. A free hit saved the blues with play at the students' twenty-five. Somerville o University .A....... 2 Mr. George Waddingham refereed. SECOND GRADE. Somerville 3 (Taylor 2, McNab), drew with Areta 3 (Gardiner 2, Maughan). Otahuhu 7 (Jettkin 2, Lane 2, Gardiner 2, McKenzie), beat University 4 (Seelan 3, Davis 1). St. Paul's 2. drew with Alfriston 2. St. Luke's 3 (Craig 1, Robertson 1. GarveU 1), beat Epiphany 1 (Hartigan). Training College 3 (Melve, Gilling, Morrison), beat Mt. Eden 2 (Penman). THIRD GRADE. Waitemata 5 (Satchell 2. King 1, Cliffe 1. Jenkins 1). beat Wesley 0. University B 3 (Andrews 3),, beat Wesley 2 (Arnold, Warbnrton). Waitemata 3 (Cadlin, Walton. Lapswood), beat Epiphany 2 (Merryweather, Mills). University A won by default from Mount Eden. FOURTH GRADE. Stanley 5 (James 1, H. Jones), beat Mt. Albert Grammar 0. St. Paul's 2 (Webber, Fletcher), drew with Wesley 2 (Crabtree, Rudd). Somerville 2 (Dunn, Edwards), beat Auckland Grammar (White). FIFTH GRADE. Seddon A 5 (Bushell 3, Davidson 1, Neilson 1). beat Auckland Grammar B 1 (Bullock). f Mount Albert Grammar A 1 (Cooper), beat Mount Albert Grammar B 0. Somerville 1. (McShan? 5, Colhen 5, Simon 2, Douglas 1. Harvard 1), beat St. Panl's 0. Auckland Grammar A 11 (Bullock 6, Brown 2, Smith 2, Slddall 1), beat Seddon B 0. TAURANGA TOURNAMENT. i Dull uninviting weather prevailed for the I sports conducted by the Tauranga Hockey I Association on Thursday, and the atten- [ dance was only moderate. I The principal results were:— Ladies' ; handicap, 75yds. Miss R. Cambie 1, Miss :t J. Randle 2 ; ladies' handicap, 100 yds, Miss R. Cambie 1, Miss E. Ford 2 ; open handi--1 cap, 100 yds, G. Lindell 1, K. Cambie 2. Men's handicap. 120 yds, R. Merriman 1, • L. Green and D. Cameron, 2. Men's handicap. 220 yds. F. Playfair 1. i D. Cameron 2, J. McCaldon 3. 1 Ladies' Handicap. 120yd8,. Miss V. Ford i 1, Miss F. Kennedy 2, Miss M. Pearson 3. Men's relay race: True Blues team 1. t Rovers' team 2. Ladies' relay race: Triers' . I team 1, Hinemoas 2. Men's handicap, 440 yds: A. Stewart 1. L. Simmonds 2. Open : i handicap, 220 yds : K. Cambie 1, G. Lindell , . College Old Girls nil, v. Tauranga > ladies' team 2. t\ Randle Cup : Areta 1, v. Triers 0; Hine--11 moas 2. v. School 1. Final: Areta 2, v. I Hinemoa 1. 1J Jordan Cup .* Q.P.s 3, v. Diehards 0. r 1 Kent Cup: Kiwis won from True Blues j by a penalty corner to nil. Kiwis 1. v. , ' Rovers 1. , ( On points for running events and hockey , games, the cups were won as under: — ll Randle Cup: Schoolgirls (13 points). Jor--2 dan Cup : Diehards (15 points). Kent Cup : i I Rovers (17 points). II ]\ VICTORIOUS INDIANS. i ______ * NELSON DEFIEATED. a IBy Telegraph.—Press Association.) j NELSON, Saturday. _ Splendid weather conditions prevailed for i the hockey match, Indian Army v. Nelson, 1 and the attendance was between three and j four thousand. The visitors won by nine _ goals to nil,, after giving a better all-round ! display than the local men. The finished j stickwork in circle of the visitors noni plussed their opponents, and but for fine goal-keeping .the score would have been about doubled. The Indians scored within the first five minutes, and when the whistle sounded for half time they were leading by five goals. For the first twenty minutes of the second half Nelson more than held their own, but they were unable to pierce the defence. In the last ten minutes the visitors scored four more goals as a result of fine com- ; bination work. Nelson battled hard, but were unable to do anything against vastly superior combination. Belchamber (2), Cos (3), and Dhian Chand ■ (1) were the scorers. j" In a curtain-raiser Wellington B seniors j drew with Nelson juniors, two goals all. i GAMES IN THE PROVINCE. ■ . WHAKATANE. J The Aard Cup was won by the Whaka- - tane ladies' hockey team at Rotorua. They . beat Te Puke by 3' goals to nil. r GAMES IN THE SOUTH. i \- DANNEVIRKE. Manawatu S, beat Dannevirke 2. \ NELSON. F Wellington Seniors B "2, drew with Nela son Juniors 2. '