HOCKEY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 118, 21 May 1934, Page 16

HOCKEY.

SOFT GROUNDS. EXCITING AND FAST GAMES. Although the ground conditions were eoft on Saturday, the championship matches at Ecmuera provided very keen contests, and the principal matches were marked with small scores. The attendance of spectators showed a marked increase, and they were rewarded with games, brimful of interest. University sprang a surprise by checking Somerville's career, the teams leaving the field with honours even, 2 goals apiece. Wesley, in a hard match, defeated JSTorth Shore (for the first time with a full team) by 2 goals to 1. Papatoetoe drew with St. Luke's, 4-all.

SOMERVILLE V. UNIVERSITY. I - Play hung at midfield until Smith sent Somerville away and a nice centre from Wellbourne crossed the line. Floyd cleared the students' territory and Don was forced out at the Somerville twenty-five. From halfway E. Watts gained possession and after travelling the necessary distance transferred to C. Watts to shoot. Brown stopped and play hung in the students' half until Pickens hit uptield. Somerville soon returned and Wellbourne struggled hard *o score. but only a twenty-five resulted. Crawley broke away and his pass to Broun was returned nicely, which enabled the centre forward to reach the ci.rcle. He had a couple of shots without success. The next serious attack came from University and from a corner by Crawley Smith just managed to save. Another onslaught wns nullified by Hedges. Somerville worked goalwards, but Wellbourue was too slow In delivering nnd Broun and Fraeer replied -with a good run on the right and Crawley, from the nick, made an attempt at goal. Beating Pickens for the ball E. Watts got away, but sent the leather over the bar. Working along the right, play drifted Into the circle, where Somerville conceded a corner and Crawley made no mistake. University 1, Somerville 0.

A free hit gave University a footing in Somerville territory, and Don, accepting a pass from the right, drove the ball into the net. University 2, Somerville 0. This reverse aroueed'Somervllle, and W«llbourne centring hard, E. Watts reached the circle, •where to all intents the ball seemed allowed to go in to the goal. University 2, Somerville 1. The students now suffered the full fury of the Somervllle attack, Wellbourne and C. "Watts fighting desperately, but University escaped with a corner. Then came a reaction, University penning down Somerville, and some hot work ensued in front of the Somerville goal. Somerville ■worked back again, and from a roll the ball -went to E. Watts, who evened the ecores. University used the right Uauk, and reaching the circle, Floyd and Broun shot hard to see Delahunty make a great save. Both teams strove hard, each circle being under fire. From a corner a terrific shot by Floyd rattled against the pads of the defenders, then followed a great run along the right flank by E. Watts, who centred, but the chance went begging. Another onslaught, and a breathless escape for University, then came their turn, and they were fighting round the Somerville goal when play ceased. Somerville 2 University - Messrs. A. Playle and H. E. Watts umpired.

WESLEY V. NORTH SHORE. Many exchanges by the respective backs marked the opening stages until in lnidfleld Fleet got possession and a neat passing run bv the W esley forwards took play to Shore's circle, where Jones came across and, snapping the ball away from Philpott, cleared to tne left. Shore then advanced up that flank, Surman frustrating the attack and the ball crossed the goal line. Anthony headed another raid and a sharp attack ended through Vaughan being offside The free hit was intercepted and Snore swarined Into the circle, a dangerous situation being saved by Burton. Philpott then reversed the score, taking play to Shore's circle, where L. Carter saved. Snappy passing runs by the Wesley vanguard followed until Neale, heading for the goal was cleverly intercepted by Carter, ■who sent the ball to Cos. Up swept Shore, a corner -was gained, but sticks relieved Wesley. Back to the circle came Shore, but scrambling play in the goalmouth cost a line chance, a twenty-five bully reuniting. Coming down the right Wesley attacked nicely, the ball going across to Philpott, who netted with a hard ehot. Wesley 1, Shore 0. Shore broke through Upon resuming, Wesley checking. Surman sent to Philpott, who cross-lilt. Chapman travelled up the right, Jouea stopping progress. The greens then swept Into the circle and Shore conceded a corner. The shot was intercepted and play returned to midfield. Fleet again put his forwards on the aggressive, but Chapman's hit lacked direction, and Shore swept to Wesley's end, Anthony s shot going wide. Wesley's vanguard were auickly away, gaining a corner, and Smith, getting a chance, goaled. Wesley 2, Shore 0. Wesley were noon back In the circle, Ueale's shot missing the net. Williamson opened an attack for Shore and from an exciting situation in the goalmouth Cox netted. Wesley 2 North Shore 1 Messrs. G. Waddingham and A. Rivers lefereed. ST. LUKE'S V. PAPATOETOE. From the bully St. Luke's attacked, but ■were sent back by the local full-backs. Play at this stage ranged from one end of the field to the other. St. Luke's at last got away and invaded the red and blacks' territory. Airpy etopped a hot shot from Corin, but Vipond waa handy and netted from the rebound. St. Luke's 1, Papatoetoe 0. Shortly after St. Luke's attacked again and Corin netted. St. Luke's 2, Papatoetoe 0. Papatoetoe now rallied and through brilliant play by Lawrence the forwards got away and Dunn netted. St. Luke's 2, Papatoefoe 1. Papatoetoe set off in great style. Bay scoring with a beautiful shot. Papatoetoe 2, St. Luke's 2. From the bully St. Luke's attacked and after a scramble in the goalmouth Torbett netted. St. Luke's 3, Papatoetoe 2. Papatoetoe forwards moved off with a good combined movement, which ended lu L. Smytheman scoring. Pnpatoetoe 3, St. Luke's 3. St. Luke's again attacked, Torbett scoring a great goal. St. Luke's 4, Papatoetoe 3. Not to be denied, Bay secured and went right through the opposition to score another fine goal. Papatoetoe 4, St. Luke's 4. With a few minutes to go play got very exciting, but after each side had tried to score a winning goal, the game ended:

St. Luke's 4 Papatoetoe .'. 4 Messrs. C. Preston and H. McQuarrie refereed.

GRADE GAMES. SECOND GRADE. Somerville 3, beat University 0. Grammar 0.8. 3, beat Wesley 1. Mount Eden 3, beat Auckland Grammar 0. St. Luke's 7, beat H.M.s. Philomel 3. THIRD GRADE. St. Luke's 3, beat Grammar 0.8. 0. Mount Eden 3, beat Y.M.C.A. 2. Somerrille 5, beat Wesley 1. Mount Albert Grammar 3, beat Puhinui Pirates 0. FOURTH GRADE. Ancfciand Grammar A 3, drew with St. Luke's 3. Somerville 13, beat Auckland Grammar B 1. LADIES' GAMES. SENIORS. Wesley 4, beat Technical 1. Clevedon 1, beat Ngaro 0. INTERMEDIATE GRADE. Mount Eden 1, beat Wesley 0. St. David's 5, beat Technical 0. JUNIOR. Ngaro 5, beat Mount Eden 0. GAMES IN THE SOUTH. WELLINGTON. .University 4, beat Hutt I.' Karort B 3, beat Karorl A 2. Huia 3, beat Wesley 2. , __ Senior B.—Technical 5, beat Huia 1:

GAMES IN THE PROVINCE. PAEROA. . ..■.>. Waratah 5, beat True Blues 1. r-J Hikutaia A 5, beat Hikutaia 1. HAMILTON'. Seniors. —Wanderers 5, beat Glen Afton 4; Colts 0, beat Cambridge 3; Old Boys 4, beat Old Technical 1. WHANGAREI. Maungakaramea 3, beat Macgapai 2. Springfield 10, bent Wesley 1. Wliangarei 4, beat Mata 0. RODNEY. Kaipara Flats 2, drew with Wellsford 2. Matakaiia ~>, beat Port Albert 0. Omaha 1, drew with Warkworth 1. Ladies.—i'ort Albert 5, beat Kaipara Flats O; Matakana 0, beat Wellsford 2. FRANKLIN. Ladles. —Wliiri Whirl 3, beat Te Kohanga 1; Tuakau 0, beat Onewhero 1; Bucklaud i, beat Bombay 3. THAMES. Kerepeehi 7, beat Wanderers B 4. Hovers 4, beat Kopuarahi 3. Wanderers A lu, oeat iiigii School B 4. Ladies. —College Old Girls 5, beat lverepeehi u.

HARRIERS.

PRESBYTERIAN B.C. CLUB. Twenty runners raced the starter for the novice luce of tne i-'resbyterian Bible Class Harrier Club on saiuruay. α-ieuviiij; cue residence of .Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilueispin at 10, Creiuorue Street, Heme Bay, the trail laid by Neil and Holden followed Wallace Street and Keluiarna Avenue to Wright's paddocks, where about one mile v£ couutry was covered. Koss limsued witj fastest time 10 seconds faster than Crawford, whose time was 1y.50, Hansen's net time being 20.3 U. Kesults:—W. Ross, 30s, 1; 1. Hansen, 2.0, 2; W. Buchanan, 1.40, 3; H. J. Crawford, scr, and W. Eider, 1.0, 4 ; B. E. Kitchener, 30s, 6; W. K. F. Gladding, 2.1 a, 7 ; A. Benlell, 3.0, S. Fastest times: W. Ross, 19.40; H. J. Crawford, 10.50; I., 'Hansen, 20.30. Kesults of the run-in are :—Fast pack : R. Linfoot 1, A. J. Wilderspin 2, J. K. Boyd 3, G. Davidson 4, B. Potter 5, J. K. Edwards and R. B. Fidgeon a head heat 0. Slow pack: J. Holden 1, H. Xoung 2, M. Taft 3, A. McKenna 4, G. Odlin 5. W. F. Bridges and D. Budge, dead heat, 6.

CALLIOPE CLUB. The Calliope Harrier Club held its fourth annual race for the Eyre teams trophy over a road course of three miles and three-quarters round Lake Pupuke. Starting from the Waltemata Electric Power Board's building, Taknpuna, the course led through Takapuna, along Ilurstmere Road, Shakespeare Koad, back to the starting point. Five teams and three individuals started in the order of their handicaps. Detailed results :— HANDICAP RACE. 0. Gatman (4.45), actual time 24.30 1 L. Gee (2.45), 22.40 2 A. Clayton (40s), 20.44 3 H. Chappell (2.0), 22.3 4 A Davies (2.15), 22.35, and A. Copeland (3.43), 24.5, dead heat; S. Koberts (4.15). 23.7; N. Shorter (2.45), 2.5.31); E. Bentley (3.43), L' 4.41; E. Turner (2.45), 213.53; W. Chiirmau (1.10), -22:. i( j; A. Clow (scr), 21.25; R. Wallace (2.45), 24.15; V. Ushakoff (3.13), 24.47; W. Drummond (3.0), 24 34 and L. Holler (3.43), 25.1), dead heat: L. CoUinge (3.45), 27.44; W. Ward (2.45), 25.1; J. Barrott (2.45), 25.2: W. Armour CO), 25.44; K. Houlihan (3.0), 20.08: SI. Stoel (4 0), 28.5; W. Clewitt (3.15), 27.31. Fastest times: A. Clayton (40s), 20.44, 1: A. Clow (scr), 21.28, 2: 11. Chappell (2.0), 22.5, 3; W. Charman (1.10), 22.30, 4; L. Gee (2.45), 22.40, 5. Clayton's time was 15s outside the course record established by A. Clow last year. The teams were drawn prior to the race and the points taken on the handicap places. The result was : — C team: Gatman 1, Clayton 2, Shorter 7, Clow 10—20 points. B team: Chappell 3, Davis and Copeland equal 4, Ward lli—2o points. B team: Bentley 8, Turner 0, Ushakoff 12, Moller 13 —42J points. D team scored 3YJ points and A team G2 Next week the Presbyterian Club will visit Birkenhead, when a six-mile run will be held.

TECHNICAL OLD BOYS. The harriers of the Technical College Old Boys' Athletic Club held a run from the home of the club's president, Mr. R. G. KirKwood, Parnell. Thirty-eight runners turned out for a fine run, the two slower packs running some six miles and the fast pack a couple of miles further. In all packs the pace was fast and the form shown indicates that the selection of the club teams will present no little difficulty. At the conclusion of the run the harriers were entertained to afternoon tea by Mr. and Mrs. Kirkwood. Mr. Alwyn Moon, the club secretary, thanked them on behalf of the members, and at the conclusion of his speech in reply Mr. Kirkwood, on behalf of the club, presented Mr. W. J. Murray With a travelling rug on the occasion of his recent marriage. Mr. Murray is one of the two foundation members of tho club, having acted on the club's committee In various offices for six years. After a very enthusiastic reception Mr. Murray suitably replied.

WESLEY CLUB. The Wesley finrrier Club had a most successful run, commencing from the Remuera Methodist Church. An outstanding feature of the day was the record attendance of 38 members. The course of 6J miles followed the major part of the Elierslie racecourse, ami branched off down Abbott's Way to follow the road round Lake St. John and re-enter the racecourse and finish about 300 yards from the church, where the three packs took part in a run-Ih. The results for the run-in are as follow: Slow pnek : S. Young 1, W, Elliot 2, J. Silvester 3, If. Harris" 4, P. Stewart 5. Intermediate pack : R. Stephen 1, A. Maginness 2, S. Cole 3, F. itussell 4, T. Spooner 5. Fast Pack: M. Hewitson 1, J. Walker 2, V. Wynn 3, K. Skyrme 4, A. Graham 5. UNIVERSITY CLUB. The University Harrier Club held a long run of nearly nine miles on Saturday over the Mount Roskill course, first need by the club three years ago. The course leads over two of the Three Kings, and Mount Roskill and then across swampy country towards Waikowhal, leading thence on to the bench and back up a slippery track to the Hillsboro' Road. A handicap run-in was held at the conclusion, the limit men proving too fast for the backmarkers. The result was: J. Holmes 1, MeCallum 2. Tweedie 3, R. J. Mcßlroy 4, McLachlan 5, Crothall 6. PAPATOETOE CLUB. A run of five miles 120 yards was held with the following results: —McMasters, 10yds, 1: R. MeKenzle, 3yds, 2; S. Haddock, Byds, 3. HAMILTON CLUB. A novice race was run by the Hamilton Harrier Club on Saturday over a three miles course, and resulted :—S. Ready 1. H. Woods 2, E. Bonsnrd 3. Time 10.36. The fastest time" was recorded by G. J. Gardner, 15.30.