HOCKEY.

Auckland Star, Issue 154, 2 July 1934, Page 13

HOCKEY.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAIi. SOMERVILLE WINS DAVIS CUP. The final of the Auckland Hockey Association's championship matches for the Davis Cup were played at Remuera on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a clearcut win for Somerville by five goals to one over their old rivals St. Luke's. The ground conditions were treacherous, and the field became a quagmire before the final whistle sounded- The game was in the balance for three-fourths of the time, and the downfall of St. Luke's began from the time C. Watts shot a splendid goal from a penalty corner. It was then a case of Somerville giving St. Luke's a taste of their own medicine. The other game between University and Wesley was well contested, and resulted in a draw of one goal each. The positions of the leading teams are:— Goals. Cli. P. W. L. D. I<\ A. Pts. Scmerville .. 10 8 1 1 48 18 17 St. Luke's ... 9 G 1 2 38 21 14 University ..9 4 2 3 27 13 31 Wesley 10 4 4 2 35 28 10 PAPATOETOE V. SHORE. Playing at the home ground at Papatoetoe on Saturday, l'apatoetoe liad their first win of the season. The state of the ground prevented scientific hockey being played, and at the western goal in particular the ground was soon a mud heap. Papatoetoe opened from the initial bully but were repulsed by the Shore half backs. Hard hitting was the order of the day as it was difficult to get accurate passes away owing to the state of the ground. Shore had a good run upfield, which was marred in the circle by off-side play. From the resultant free Papatoetoe were away, but Shore soon retaliated and attacked again, a brilliant run on the left by Cox and a good centre being pulled up by the mud. l'apatoetoe cleared and gootl combination saw play transferred to the other end, McNaugliton scoring with an excellent angle shot after it appeared that a good chance would he wasted. Shore broke through from the bully, only to shoot wide, several likely chances being spoiled in this way. Shore undoubtedly had the better of the half, but could not ml apt themselves to conditions in the circle.

Heavy rain had been falling for most of the iirst lialf, anil continued, making conditions worse. Both teams in this half were adapting themselves better to the conditions. Some good combination was witnessed between the Papatoetoe left forwards led by Smytlieman, who eventually scored. From the bully Shore broke away, and good work was rendered by Jones, who was now playing forward. Shore kept up the attack, and Jones scored with a good shot. Play became faster again, but neither team could make any impression on the defence, and time was called with play in Papatoetoe's twenty-live. Papatoetoe 2 Shore 1 Messrs. A. Biddle and T. H. Mulholland referecU. SOMERVILLE V. ST. LUKE'S. Somerville opened the attack from the bully, a central movement reaching the circle edge, where a free hit relieved St. Luke's. The ball was intercepted and the whites gained the circle, <_'. Watts shooting. \\ attain turned the ball aside, and from the resultant play Burnett and Torbett worked up the right. Smith blocked progress, iiitting to 13. Watts, who with C. Watts, headed downfield. A. Clark cl-ecked, hitting to Robertson, who sent on to Vipond to Torbett. The latter broke through, but Delhunty came out and saved at the expense of a penalty corner. Somerville then came again from the right and several shots sent in were well saved by Wattam. Somerville kept up the pressure, but could not score.

Play hovered about midfield upon resuming until Burnett, working down the right, put his forwards in a fine position. Vipond received the centre and shot, Delhunty saving in fine style. A free hit eased Somerrille, and play gravitated to the reds' circle, a twenty-five bully resulting. Somerville, headed by E. Watts, reached the circle, but Watkin kicked clear, and in a collision he was temporarily knocked out. Upon resuming, St. Luke's worked play to midfield, and an accident to Corin held uj) play. Trapping the ball from a free hit, Vipond outpaced the defence, but Smith came across and saved. Kins replaced Corin and signalised his entry by passing to Vipond, to Torbet, and the white goal was in danger. The ball crossed the goalline, and play then hung in the white quarter for some time. Somerville worked play back, and Wellbourne receiving, shot over the net. Back to St. Luke's end swept Somerville, and, pressing hard, gained a penalty corner, and C. Watts netted. Somerville 1, St. Luke's 0.

This reverse aroused the reds, and a series of rapid raids were made on the whites' circle, until Parker clcared. On went the Somerville vanguard, and Boswell, drawing the defence, sent across to Wellbourne, who netted. A few moments later the whites were again in the circle, and Glanville connecting, netted. Somerville 3, St. Luke's 0. The whites were now pressing hard, and fine work by Weaibourne gave E. Watts an opening to net. Somerville 4, St. Luke's 0. Somerville, quick on the attack, had the reds again in trouble, and from a. goalmouth scramble P. Glanville netted. Somerville 5, St. Luke's 0. St. Luke's forwards then got away, and Vipond finished the movement. Someville 5, St. Luke s 1. With play in midfield, time was called. Somerville 5 St. Luke's 1 Messrs. A. Williams and It. W. Bennett (Waikato) umpired. WESLEY V. UNIVERSITY. From the bully, twice University rushed play to the Wesley line. Wesley replied with a nice passing bout between Beer, Stringer nnd Fhilpott. However, the students broke away on the right, where Miller held up a couple of attacks in quick succession. May drifted toward the other end. where Philpott centred nicely, but Stringer was unable to connect. Another sortie led by Philpott actually wound up with the ball going Into the net, but Beer was offside. Wesley continueu pressing, and the students were relieved by a free hit and a corner. The students gradually worked play into foreign territory and Wesley were forced. A run by 1' raser put Wesley on the defensive again, and A. Broun shot without success. From a corner the students' forwards made several wild attempts at poal, but only succeeded In corhering Wesley, and at half-time no goals had been recorded. On resuming University moved first, but Wesley soon replied, and, opening out the game, raided the danger zone. The University backs ultimately relieved and Hoyd heading an attack reached the other circle, where Ireland twice booted out of danger. Wesley worked npiield and Philpott mishit at a golden opportunity. However, a moment later he tricked a couple of the opposing backs and netted. W esley 1, j University 0. Both teams hit freely anil the scene of action changed rapidly. Then for a time Wesley had the better of the exchanges, but were unable to press home the attack. The students made great efforts to save the game, and in a heavy downpour attacked strongly, a couple of corners resulting from the second. Floyd scored with an excellent shot. University 1, Wesley 1. , , Wesley retaliated immediately and rushed into the 'Varsity circle and cornered the blues. Play was close to midfield when tlit- final whistle sounded. Wesley 1 University 1 Messrs. H. E. Watts and 11. McQuarrie umpired. WESLEY FAREWELL. At the conclusion of the WesleyUniversity match. It. A. J. Smith, a son of Sir Joseph Smith, who is leaving for the Old Country, was farewelled by the Wesley Club in the pavilion at afternoon tea. Mr. G. Nicholson, and Mr. J. Kiff, captain of the Wesley senior (earn, wished him a good trip and every success in his new sphere of activities. During his hockey career in the Dominion Smith gained a place in the New Zealand University representative team. LADIES' GAMES. SENIOR Wesley 5, beat Technical 3. Xgaro 2, drew with Clevedon 2. INTERMEDIATE. Kiwi 5. beat Mount Eden 0. Technical 2, beat Wesley 0. JUNIOR. Ngaro 8, beat Mount Eden 0.

GRADE GAMES. SECOND GRADE. University 1, drew with Wesley 1. St. Luke's 6, beat Auckland Grammar 2. Mount Eden 2, beat Grammar 0.8. 1. THIRD GRADE. Grammar 0.8. 14, beat University 2. Somerville 5, beat Y.M.C.A. 2. St. Luke's 2. beat Puhinui Pirates 1. "Wesley 0, drew with Mount Albert Grammar 0. FOURTH GRADE. Somerville 2. drew with St. Luke's 2. I'apatoetoe 2, drew with Auckland Grammar A 2. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Avondale 11, beat Mount Albert O. GAMES IN THE PROVINCE, W ARK WORTH. Dome Valley G, beat Wellsford 1. Warkwortli 3, beat Knipara Flats 2. Omalia 4, beat Tort Albert 2. FRANKLIN. Buckland 1, beat Tuakau 0. Whiri Whirl 2, beat l'ukekawa 1. WHANG AREI. Mata 8, beat Wliangarei 0. Springfield 4, beat Wesley 1. HAMILTON. Hamilton Old Boys 3, beat Kaipakl 1. Colts 15, boat Old Technicals 1. Cambridge 5, beat Hinemoa 4. WAIHI. Trades 2, beat Western United 1. Favourites 3, beat Wesley 1. GAMES IN THE SOUTH. Wellington. Senior A.—Wellington 2, beat Wesley 1; Karori 2, drew with University 2. Senior B.—Wesley A 6, beat Wesley B 2; Karori 2, drew with Petone 2; University A 2, beat Wellington 1.