HOCKEY.
CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. FOURTH BOUND. The fourth round of the Canterbury Hockey Association's competitions was played on baturd'av The .weather was fine, but the rain durin" the week had made the grounds heavy? The following table shows the positions of the senior teams. Goals
CHRISTCHURCH (4) v. CRANTOBD (1). Christchurch met Cranforf at Hagley Park. The latter team could muster only eight of their team, and Christchurch generously consented to Ackroyd filling ono of the vacancies in the back division. Christchurch became aggressive early in the game, aijd blather, centring to James, the latter opened the score. Christchurch had the better of the game for a spell, and sent in a few unsuccessful shots. Cranford broke away at last, and Quartermain and l Smith were prominent jr. a forward rush, which was stoppe-l by Scpie. Joe put in a solo run to the Cranford circle, but his shot denied the top of the net. Cranford rallied, and Quartermain notched a goal. Christchurch broke away from the bully and reached the Cranford circle, only to see Williamson luiss en easy shot at an open goal, and half-time blew with the scores one all. Cranford took charge on resuming, but Christchurch toon forced play back to their opponent's circle, where Joe was successful in. adding to the score. Christchurch returned ouickly. and Joe secured', and ended a fine individual run by notching his second goal. The Christchurch forwards broke through a few minutes before time was calfe-l, and Williamson nr'dcd a fourth goal, the final score bein?: Christchurch 4, Cranford 1. Mr M. Bugg was referee. / ■ .
Y.M.C.A.- (2) v. SYDENHAM (2). In the early stages of the game play hovered in midfield until Sydenham broke away and reached Y.M.C.A. circle, but Evenss and Drayton cleared. Play waß quickly returned to Y.M.C.A.'s territory, and French and Sherriffs took the ball into the circle. French sent in a good shot, which 4)rayton saved, but Pascoe, following in, scored (iff the rebound. Y.M.C.A. put in a sustaitied attack and Snooks, brought off « few good saveß. French and Sherriffs headed a Sydenham rush,' which gave Cummins a shot at ' goal, which went wide. At half-time the score was Sydenham . 1, Y.M.C.A.' 0. The second half opened with Y.M.CIA. attacking strongly, and a-couple of hot shots were saved by Snooks. A solid rush by the Sydenham forwards ended. in Cummins finding the net. ' Ford put in a good run, and transferred to Faulkner, but the latter missed the net with a lightning shot. Y.M;C.A. ■ pressed • hard, and again Ford and Everiss started a. forward movement, which reached the Sydenham circle. Hill secured from Ford, and shot,' and Snooks, saved,' but Holland followed in smartly, and opened Y.M.C.A.*'s score,. Y.M.C.A. attacked persistently, and a few minutes Before time put in a great run, led by Holland- and Hill. Tho latter passed to Ford in the centre, and he equalised the scores. Mr S. fx, Holland was referee.
TECHNICAL (2) v. SELWYN (2). Selwyn had the better of the game in the opening stages, and penetrated into the Technical circle where, - after Smith had cleared twice, W. Bell lifted the- ball into the net from a scramble. Selwyn took a turn in attack, but found Morris safe, and the Technical forwards went down, Gracie's shot just missing. Half-time went with Selwyn attacking. Technical went away on resuming, and after Selwyn had conceded, a couple of, penalty corners, ' Chudley Tech-, nic'al sent ; the ball out, Squirei 'securing : fromi the roll-in, and gave Smith no chance. Technical broke away, and Grose hit over., Steere secured the ball from a penalty, and scored with a smart shot. ~ 'Play became 'very fast" and open, Technical doing most of the pros- ; sing, but time wint with no further soore. Mr C. Bishop was referee. : JUNIOR GRADE. .Sydenham'.7 (Hanna" (2), Bull, Pragnell , t( Hartigan, .Ward, - -and French) defeated Y.M,C.A. 1 Referee, Mfi C.. Whyte.;, .r- . ■ V _ , Selwyftcfl((E. 0'Connell:(2), and Richmond)', defeated Technical 1 (Teague). ■ Keferee, Mr C. Bellamy. THIRD GRADE. Selwyn. defeated Y.M.C.A. by default. Christchurch 3 (Johnston, Bearne and Gasson) defeated Technical 2 (Lindsay and Matthews). Referee, Mr E. Woods.
FOURTH GRADE. Technical VAI3 'defeated Technical B 0. Referee, McCracken. ■' . Sydenham • 0 drew with -VJeat Chriatchurch 0.: Referee, Mr Thomas. ; LADIES' HOCKEY. SENIOR GRADE. , Wharenui 4 (Misses V. Rossiter (2), 'I; Johnston, and C. Tilleyshort) defeated Sydenham, 1 (Misa L. ( Grant).' Eeferee, Mr B. A. Goojler/ Digby's, 3 (Miss Hobbs) defeated Okiri 0. Eefwees, Messrs Hasell and Cook. Wairewal (Miss M. Humphries) beat Technical 0. Referees, Messrs Basel! arid Cook. JUNIOR GRADE. Ngaio 1' (MiSB .Taylor) drew with' Rangiora X (Miss Parsons). Referee, Mr J. Bugg. • Digby's 5 (Misses E; Coombes (2), R. Navies, F. Oakley, and "M. Hulbert) defeated Hinemoa B 'O. Hiriemoa A 'defeated Technical by 12 goals to 0. Referee, Mr H. Hemingway. WELMNGTON RESULTS. , 'JBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON May 20.' Wakatu 3 beat Ramblers 0, Hutt 3 beat United 1, University 4 beat Huia 2, Wesley 2 beat Karori 1.
"W. Dr. L. For. As»st. Pta Selwyn .. 3 1 0 11 5 8| Ohristchurch 2 1 1 6 4 2J Technical ,• 1 3 1 13 . 9 2 Svdenham .. 1 2 1 6 8 2 Y.1I.C.A. 0 2 1 4 5 1 Cranford .. o 0 3 4 13 0
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Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17460, 22 May 1922, Page 12
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