WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 171, 22 July 1941, Page 10

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

LEADING TEAMS DRAW No change resulted in the positions of teams on the championship ladder when Mount Eden ana University Blue. which share the leadership honours, contested a drawn game. Technical, fielding a strong combination, improved its position by a further win, while Wesley after recent defeats showed a return to form when it triumphed over Haretinlon. In the Eden- Varsity contest, the students had the territorial advantage in the first spell, repeated onslaughts leading to a goal by Miss S. Hogben. centre forward, who picked up a nice pass. Lark of circle finish nullified further attempts to net. while the vigilance of Miss M. White, right fuu- # w-s aTlc * Miss J. Irwin, in goal, was responsible for Eden's solid defence. In the second spell Eden set a fast pace and an accurate passing movement led to a hard shot by Miss R. McGarvey from left inside, the ball spinning out from between the goalkeepers' pads back Into the net. No further score was registered before final whistle. Technical, which began the season badly, has shown improvement in every position. The team has been strengthened by the inclusion of experienced players such as Miss G. Lowe in the half line, Mrs. G. Chamberlain, right full-back, and the lastest centre forward in the association. Miss M. Owen. Technical beat Training College B by 3 S£i s A° ma i c !? marred by frequent penalties. MISj Owen (2) and Miss P. Summerhayes (1) were outstanding in the attack. For College. Miss A. McKenzie and Miss P. Prolheroe. In the half line, gave able support, while Miss P. Lynch, left wing offside play° d movcments whlch were spoilt by JXSOSLS?* Har^ lnlon were seen to make llvelv exchanges in an effort to dominate. Close chances ?i„Hf ~w er? frustrated by Miss P. Camplln. full-back, play reverting to Wesley. A cond.lo a Penalty corner from which Miss B. Conquest netted. Hareunion rallied to equalise from a melee in the goalmouth. Miss p. "'j.® rt *''"<• being quick to make the most of a IrfiJ .? i.,5' Brilliant stlckwork from Mrs. E. th« ?™'rt £ re SV"^ d ln , a Koal - pllt Wesley in frnm vri . vr o display of goalkeeplng was forced Mlss , ' Spence. the Union custodian, who <oofwnr e r era^h B ? fI,S «■!"> her stick and confident uninn?/En Ve ,J? la y spo '"- many of HareS1 tl 1 While Wesley's determined attacks Kelsall S y ISS D Shane and Mrs. by T 12'cm!, C t°n' e .?n University White oy xz goal- to nil. University failing to niercp thp defence. In which Miss M. Coldham. centre hiir was outstanding. College found excellent opporfiVJ , y exhibit combination. Miss H. McCutcheon left Inner, being the most prolific scorer with six goals to her credit. Further scores were made l y Misses M. Coldham (3). J. Allan. R. Grove l MeManu.;. University played a poor positional anticipation '° at!acks "'rough lack of