THE WORLD of SPORT

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 205, 30 August 1926, Page 12

THE WORLD of SPORT

HOCKEY.

DEVONPORT SHIELD. WESLEY'S BIG SURPRISE. STANLEY'S EFFORT AGAINST MOUNT EDEN, The first matches for the Devonport £hieM were played at Remuera under S&* «i;efjue* of the Aucklamd Hockey Association on Saturday afternoon. The grounds were in good order, but the play did not reach the high standard, being more of a strenuoii3 nature. Wesley excelled themselves, and brought off a big surprise by drawing with Somerville, 3 goals apiece. St. Luke's ran up the highest tally, defeating Colts by 5 goals to 1. University and Areta had a hard tussle, the students emerging victors by a solitary goal. Mount Eden just accounted for Stanley by 3 goafe to 2. A CLOSE STRUGGLE. THE STUDENTS' OPEX POLICY PROVES SUCCESSFUL. Play hung; nt midfield until Leonard Bhifted the leather into Areta's territory, and a little later Hamilton hit the posts •with a running shot. Forward work on the part of Hayson, Carter, and Anthony put University on the defensive. Leonard and Kndcliffo cleared, and Seelen, receiving the ball from Radcliffe, had a shot, which wai well stopped by wlHric. Areta advanced along the right, but v free hit sent them back, and during an attack hi the ein-le, Areta were penalised, and a corner resulted. Twice Potter held up the students' van. and piny hovered at inidneld. where Cartelgained possession and almost got through. A lively attack by Areta. which contained excellent stick work, was interrupted by Badcliffe, and a crosshit by Spencer, and a return, gave Hamilton an awkward opportunity. Ellison one of Areta's fullbacks, was compelled 'to retire owing to a knock below the eye. The blacks were penned in for some time. A free hit brought relief, and the spell finished with play at inldfield. When the game restarted Areta were first away, and invaded the circle, nnd went very close to scoring. A counter offensive by the students saw play reach the other end. The Areta backs cleared, and a pass from Hayson to Anthony enabled the latter to shoot, without result. A loose Bortie by University was well stopped by Wilkie, but the students were not to be denied, and Spencer, centring nicely Hamilton took the ball into the circle, and Hay found the net. Maintaining the pressure, University went within an ace of scoring again. However, Areta had a turn on the attack, Carter and Hayson breaking through at a great pace. Ormsby joined in, and cross-hitting, Anthony had a shot, which produced a corner. Areta made great attempts to equalise the score, and from a centre Carter had a gentle'shot, which was just snatched out uf the goal, and a penalty bully in the mouth of the goal went in favour of Dobson. It was a rosy chance for Areta. University got away, and taking play to the other end, cornered the students, but no further score resulted. University • 1 1 Areta O Mr. L. H. Norton refereed. ST. LUKE'S GOAL CROP. COLTS GO UNDER THROUGH CROWDING TACTICS. The Colts were first away, being checked at the twenty-five by A. Williams and piny varied to the white's twenty-five. The reds advanced and from scrambling play. Carston took a long shot and netted. St. Luke's 1, Colts 0. Still St. Luke's pressed, gaining a penalty corner, but a free gave the Colts relief. Peace opened an attack, passed to Sawyer, who carried too far and the ball crossed the goal line. Play returned to midneld, and St. Luke's attacked from the left. Tizard, going through and netting. St. Luke's 2, Colts 0. Another movement between Hookham, Carston and J. Giles ended in the centre netting. • Preston opened a sharp that Mills stopped and half time was called. The Colts were first away upon resuming. Ibiit Mills stopped and cleared. Play livened for some time and moved up nnd down field till, from a dash by St. Luke's J. Giles netted. From the bully the Colts broke through and Cohen finished the movement by beating Hanna. St. Luke's 4, Colts 1. A solo effort by Sawyer brake down close to the reds circle, nnd A. Williams hit to the whites' twenty-five. Gutry returned the ball and a run by Sawyer, Gregson and Preston looked dangerous. A corner hit was gained. J. Gales intercepted and removed play to midfield. The rede reached the circle and forced a penalty corner. The ball came to J. Giles who netted. Time was called with play at the half line. St. Luke's 5 Colts 1 Mr. Waddingham was referee. A CLOSE CALL. MT. EDEN'S POOR PLAY AGAINST STANLEY. The opening stages of the game saw play hanging between the twenty-fives. Both teams at times reached the circle, but were unable to get into a good scoring position. A cross hit to Jnnsen gave him n good opportunity to rarry down the line unhindered, but he failed to make the begt of It. The forwnrds, however, carried to the circle and after a corner had bi'On conceded. Kelly from close in netted. Stanley n'.lied nnd reached the clrclo just b«r <mr n half tin.r was called. R. Vritcr equal is , , il w : .th a w.'ll-placed phot Upon resuming. Mount Eder opened the attack and although they were in the circle three times within the first three minutes they did not take full advantage of their position. After a brief spell. Mount Eden were back in their opponents' territory and a ahot by Kelly hit the top bar or the net, a twenty-five bully resulting. The iviirf was only temporary and R'aah'y sn n f junrt tiiojnetlv'ed in difficulties* After Vaile had saved from one shot he found himself 'O'npMely beaten by Fietche.% wlio netted a clean goal. The marine suburb, however, was not to be outdone and from the bully rushed play to the circle. From the extreme right of the cricle," J. Penman sent In a hard fast shot before O'Carroll hud time to realise what was happening. Mount Eden soon gained the advantage once again, Jansen pushing the ball into the left of the net. Stanley began to show signs of tiring and their opponents ke.pt up a persistent attack. Much of the work on both sides wee toeing spoilt by bunching. From a free hit, Saunders transferred play to the opposite end -and Mount Eden were unable tt> prevent a corner. Stanley were unable to keep their attack up and the final whistle saw play once again In their circle. Mount Eden 3 Stanley 2 Wγ. L. C. Kent was referee.

WESLEY V. SOMERVILLE. Wesley made a hot beginning and forced i>omerville's defence. Twice they invaded the circle and came again strongly from the right. A strenuous effort saw 'Fitt 2oal from :i melee near the goal mouth. A. M. Burton saved cleverly with his stick under hard, pressure, and Sparling had a tense moment in a coup-a-coup in the right circle. Soinei- - ville missed scoring chances and Wesley got clear. They raced for the opposing goal, A. 'B. Burton leading n strong forward line. Uigiit by the post he injssed his shot. Somerville came back and Secconibe scored a goal. In the second half Sparling's defence was a feature. He worked play clear of Wesley's citadel and passed to Fitt, who rushed upfleld. but was blocked by Cooper fallins iv the goalmouth, and Somerville wcto rewarded with a free hit. They then attacked and K. Watts dashed through to score their second goal. A. 1 , .. Burton bent 11. Watts in exchanges on the wing, but Somerville added rheir third goal with a shot 'from Sewotnbe. Wesley attacked once more and a hard tussle nt tlie feet of the goalie saw A. 13. Burton net in the corner. Silvester missed a shot at long range: but, from another scramble Wesley equalised. Wiseman making the shot. Wesley saved from two penalty corners. The game ended on ■the fifty-Hue. Wesley 3 Somerville 3 Mr. Avery was referee. JUNIOR GAMES. INTER-CLUB MATCH. Pukekohe, 7 goals, beat Somerville 2 goals. SECOND GRADE. Epiphany 2 (Merrywenthcr 1. Hewitt 1), drew with Mourn Eden 2 iMunn 1, Cole 1). University 4 (Cos 1, Beeche 2, Wilson 1). beat Somerville '2 (McNab 1. Taylor 1). LADIES' MATCHES. Hamilton Old Girls 2. beat Mount Eden 0. Hamilton Old Girls B 7, beat Mount Eden B 0. WAIPA REP TEAM. TE AWAMUTU. Saturday. On Wednesday next the Waipa reps, will play Wnikato. at Hamilton, and will be represented by the following:—II. Paniells, K. Perrin (captain), J. Linehnn. T. Finch, I. White, O. Finch. 11. McDonald. 11. Andrew, O. Civil. G. Finch, and C. JSpiers. Emergencies :S. Miicky and A. Bowles. The Areta tenm (Auckland) is to visit here on September 4 to piny the team which won the White Horse Cup for Waipa. During last and this season W aipa rep. teams have played sixteen matches, winning twelve, drawing three, and losing one. GAMES IN THE SOUTH. INVERCAKGILL. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) INVERCARGILL. Saturday. Wretched conditions prevailed for the New Zealand ladies' hockey tournament. The ground was heavy, nnd turned into a quagmire in a few minutes after the «tnrt. Results :—- Section I.—Ruahine 7 (N. Foreman 4, r>. Foreman. K. McDowell. T. McDowell), beat South Canterbury 2 (R. Blissett, J. Akerl : Eastern A 4 (M. Thorn 2. H. Crawford J. Stewart), beat Southland B 0. Section 2.—Otago 3 (11. Keddell 3). drew with Canterbury 3 <F. Kchulter 2. M. Maunseyl. Southland 8 (M. Mclntyre 5, 11. Ashley 3). beat Eastern B 0. INDIAN TEAM AT HOME. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) COLOMBO, August 28. The Indian Army hockey team defeateS All Ceylon by 7 goals to 2.