POLO.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19888, 27 March 1930, Page 15

POLO.

CfHUSTCHURCH A WINS

STEAD CUP.

JUNIOR CUP WON BY MAYFIELD.

By twelve goals to three Christchurch A beat Banks Peninsula in tho final of the Stoad Polo Cup competition yesterday afternoon, after a good, brisk game in which both teams showed to advantage. G. Hutton was the outstanding er in tho Christchurch team, his riding and shooting being particularly effective, while the first three goals for Christchurch fell to his stick. Indeed, tho whole Christchurch side played at tho top of their form, and their teamwork was excellent. Banks Peninsula really jlayed & bolter game than the scores indicate, anu

frequently made tho pace very hotor their opponents. They are a fast-riding team, but seem to need a little more experience in hitting. However, when Banks Peninsula is on tho field a fast game is assured, and that makes the play well worth watching. In the final for the Junior Cup, Mayfield, with a handicap score of six, beat Pareora B by eight goals to seven. It was not a very spectacular game, but it had its surprises, tho chief of which was Mayfield's reversal of form which snatched victory out of Pareora's hands at the last moment. At first it looked as though Pareora were going to have a walk-over victory, for Mayfield could do nothing at all, but as the game proceeded the result looked more and more uncertain. Both teams missed a good deal. Tho weather was fine, but a cold southerly wind made conditions unpleasant for players and spectators alike. STEAD CUP. Chriatchuxch A v. Banks Peninsula. The teamß were: — Christchurch A: D. W. J. Gould 4, G. Hutton 3, E. M. Johnson 2, G. H. Grigg 1. Banks Peninsula: I Menzies 4, H. Menzies 3, Sir Bruee Stewart 2, A. Menzies 1. Play opened loosely and I. Menzies got away down the line. Gould, however caught tiro ball, and skied it back, Christchurch following up well, and carrying play up to the Peninsula goal, where Hutton scored. Christchurch A 1; Peninsula 0. Christchurch returned to the- attack, and tho ball went out in Peninsula territory. H. Menzies caught it from tho throw-in, and delivered a well-judged shot, but ho lacked the support of his team, and Christchurch were enabled to recapture their ground. After some loose play near Peninsula's goal Hutton cleared and scored from near the comer, with a splendid shot. Christchurch A 2; Banks Peninsula 0. H. Menzies crossed and Gould had a free-hit which sent the ball downfield like a bullet. Hutton helped to carry it on, but Peninsula were on the spot and cleared. Stewart made a fine gallop with Gould endeavouring to ride him off. He went too far, and left the ball to Gould, but by this time Peninsula had caught up, and held their ground. Peninsula were making a determined effort to get through and some fast riding aleng the goal front followed. A. Menzies eventually succeeded with a shot. Christchurch A 2; Banks Peninsula 1. Peninsula were penalised in the opening of the second chukka, and Gould's free hit sent tho ball well up the field. A secoud shot by Gould skied it over the line. Peninsula were playing a good game by this time, and a well-concerted move by I. Menzies and Stewart placed Christchurch in an awkward position for a moment. A. Menzies crossed very close to the Peninsula goal, but the visitors were fortunate, as the ball fell short of the goal. The game was all over the field, and the ponies were put to some hard gallops. Peninsula gained a strong position well in Christchurch territory until Hutton, closely shepherded by the whole Peninsula team, galloped well up-field until he was brought to a halt near the Peninsula goal. The second chukka opened very close to the Peninsula goal, but Stewart made a spectacular gallop down the side and centred well over half-way with a back-hand shot at full speed. Christchurch, however, were quick to retaliate, and after some fast play at the Peninsula end Hutton got through. Christchurch A 3, Banks Peninsula 1. Johnson centred well with a strong Shot, and Gould sent it further on its way in a true line for the goal. Catching up at full speed, Johnson drove it through. Christchurch A 4, Banks Peninsula 1. Gould was playing a sound game, his shots always covering a substantial piece of ground. Peninsula were hard pressed for a while, but managed to keep their opponents from scoring, one goal being saved right at the post. Christchurch then retreated to half-way, and I. Menzies skied a long shot which Christchurch returned, following the ball back to the Peninsula line again. There was a certain amount of side-line play, and then the ball shot across the goal-mouth, with both teams in hot pursuit. The chukka ended with Peninsula defending desperately. The fourth chukka opened with Bome fast, pretty play by both sides. The ball was being well caught up, and the game was changing position all the time. Gould cut loose from half-way with one of his powerful drives, but tho ball went behind. Christchurch, however, were able to catch up, and Johnson, with a clear field in front, drove the ball through the posts. Christchurch A 5, Peninsula 1. Peninsula rallied for a time, but Johnson gathered the ball in from well over half-way and drove it down-field at a fast gallop, turning cleverly and piloting it safely between the posts. Christchurch A 6, Peninsula 1. I. Menzies led a fast gallop down the field soon after the opening of the fifth, but Gould rode him off close to the goal-line and gained possession of the ball. Hotly pursued by I. Menzies, he returned it to half-way, and there the supports came up and" the ball was sent- all over the field. Peninsula made a strong effort, and tho home team suddenly found, themselves on the defensive. Peninsula maintained their pressure, and gradually forced their opponents back until L Menzies seized an opportunity and scored. Christchurch A 6, Banks Peninsula 2. A. .Menzies got going well again, and Christchurch were left behind • until Peninsula had a strong footing near their goal. Gould came to the rescue, and, whipping the ball out of danger, sped down to the other end. A brisk effort to dispossess him failed, and the ball was driven through the posts. Christchurch A 7, Banks Peninsula 2. Fast galloping and long distance shooting marked the opening stages of the shtth chukka, and then Peninsula took command and play was centred fdr a while in proximity to the Christchurch goal. The visitors, however, were unable to penetrate the defence, and finally gave ground under the vigorous attack. Another opportunity came

a moment later, however, and Christ* church were left behind as the Light Blues took possession and carried the ball before them at full gallop; A. Menziea getting through. Christchurch A 7, Banks Peninsula 3. Christchurch were quick to retaliate, surprising Peninsula by a sudden attack, which resulted in Grigg getting through after I Gould had missed. Christchurch A 8, Banks Peninsula 3. Maintaining their | aggression, Christchurch forged ahead again, and Gould scored easily. Christchurch A 9, Peninsula 3. The game waxed fast and furious, and more than once Peninsula hooked the ball out of the very goal mouth. Occasionally one man would get away at a good gallop, and his opponent would capture the ball and make a similar effort, only to be foiled at the last moment. Just as the bell rang the ball was centred to Gould, who drove it through, making the tally Christchurch A 10, Peninsula 3. This chukka provided the brightest polo so far, and the ponies were well tested. Peninsula were kept on the defensive for a good part of the last chukka and play remained close to their goal-line. Grigg had a shot but missed, but his team followed up smartly and Gould got through. Christchurch A 11, Banks Peninsula 3. Peninsula managed to clear after this and assumed the aggressive, but not for long. Christchurch wore attacking Btrongly and a pretty I piece of combined play culminated in j another score by Johnson. Christchurch ' A 12, Banks Peninsula 3. Stewart was shooting well, fcut his supporters were nearly always beaten to the ball, and his long shots only provided impetus for the Christchurch players. I. Menziea set off up tho line in a fast gallop, marked all the way by Grigg, who prevented him from scoring. The game ended with tho score: Christchurch A .. ..12 Banks Peninsula .. 3 Pareora B v. Mayfield (6 goal*). Tho teams were:— Pareora B: K. Burdon 4, B. Murray 3, H. H. Elworthy 2, G. Murray 1. Mayflold: B. J. Mulligan 4, T. S. Johnstone 3, A. N. Grigg 2, C. W. Gillies 1. Pareora B set up a fast attack on the opening of play and carried activities down to the Mayfield goal, B. Murray scoring. Pareora B 1, Mayfield 6. Still attacking, Pareora kept their opponents defending desperately, and it was not long before H. Elworthy got through. Pareora 82, Mayfield 6, Mayfield were unable to get going, although they managed to keep play in the vicinity of the half-way line for a minute or two, and then Pareora returned to the attack, and were pressing hard when the chukka ended.

Mayfield struck better form in the second chukka, and wore able to assert themselves more than once. Both sides were missing frequently, and a certain amount of disorganisation was the natural result. However the ponies were kept well on the move, and the game was not lacking in fast galloping. Just before the chukka ended H. Elworthy and G. Murray provided the prettiest exhibition of play so far, going together on a swift gallop down the side line, where G. Murray centred. However a Mayfield player intercepted, and play swept back to the, other end again. Pareora kept up their pressure in the next chukka, but Mayfield were proving a toUgher proposition by this time, and time and again they got clear and led their opponents a merry chase up the field, until finally they broke through and scored. Pareora B2; Mayfield 7. Pareora were quick to retail* ate, and shortly after, G. Murray got across, making the score: Pareora B 3; Mayfield 7. The game became very fast at this stage, and the tides of fortune changed continually. Just after the bell went H. Elworthy caught the ball from halfway, drove it down at a fast pace, with the Mayfield players hot on his heels, and scored with his fourth successive shot. Pareora B 4; Mayfield 7.

Just after the start of the fourth chukka, B. Btitdon, leading a gallop by Pareora, added another score, making the tally: Pareora B 5; Mayfield 7. Almost immediately after, Elworthy, who was playing a fine game, added another. Pareora B 6; Mayfield 7. There was no further score in this chukka, but play was fast, and Mayfield were putting op a sound defensive game, with an occasional incursion into their opponent's territory. Mayfield were guilty of crossing on several occasions in the fifth chukka, and the consequent penalty shots lost them a good deal of ground, which they recovered only after considerable effort. A period of loose play ended in another goal to Pareora, which made the tally: Pareora B 7; Mayfield 7. Mayfield made a determined attempt just after the bell rang, and forced Pareora right np to their own goal-line, but tho shot went wide. Up and down play marked the early stages of the last chukka, although Pareora frequently reached the Mayfield goal-line, but as frequently missed with their final shot. Grigg and John* stone managed to break through, and Pareora attacked and showed a fine burst of speed up the line, hitting true all the way. This enabled their supporters to catch up, and, after a tough contest near the Pareora goal, Johnstone whipped the ball through, amid a burst of applause from the surprised spectators. This score made Mayfield the winners, the position being: Mayfield .. .. 8 Pareora B .. .. 7 In the handicap games a draw is impossible, as In the event of an equal score, the decision goes to the side with the bigger handicap. Mayfield were thus assured of victory even if they had not got their last score, but had Pareora made the last seore the position would have been reversed. To-day'g Games. To-day matches for the Rhodes Handicap Cup will be played, the draw being as follows: 9.45 a.m.: Amuri B (17 goals)' v. Christchurch B (16 goals). 11 a.m.: Mayfield (16 goals) v. Amuri A (12 goals). 2 p.m.: Pareora A (4 goals) v. Christchurch A (scr). 3.30 p.m.: Banks Peninsula (11 goals) v. Pareora B (12 goals).

SAVILE CUP. OPENING DAY'S PLAY. [THE PRESS Special Service.] FEILDING, March 26. The Savile Cup tourney opened today- Seven teams were entered, namely, Feilding, Hawke's Bay A, Homewood, Matangi A, Parewanui, Poverty Bay, and Wairarapa A. The ground was in splendid order, though hard. This morning Hawke's Bay defeated Parewanui rather easily by 11 goals to 4. Teams:— Hawka'a. Bay—J. Lyons, E. Mackenzie, N. Campbell, C. F. Mackenzie. Parewanui—JT. Scott, B. Scott, B. McKelvie, Wilson Scott. In the first chukka Hawke's Bay took up the attack, playing with precision, though not as well-mounted as

their opponents. The spell ended two to one in favonr o£ Hawke 'b Bay. The scorers were B. Mackenzie and Lyons for Hawke's Bay, and N. Scott for Parewanui. In the second chukka Campbell opened with a clean goal for Hawke's Bay. B. Scott at once retaliated with a sensational gallop and a goal for Parewanui. Lyons added another for Hawke's Bay with a long, straight chot. The chukka ended: Hawke's Bay 4, Parewanui 2. Hawke *8 Bay had the advantage of the opening evolutions in the third chukka, but it was not till ths end of the spell that another goal was added by N. Campbell, making the figures: Hawke's Bay 5, Parewanui 2 The fourth chukka saw Parewanui attacking with ill-luck, for twice the ball was sent over the lino just outside the posts. Towards the end of the spell Campbell found the posts for Hawke's Bay, making the scores. 6-2 in Hawke'a Bay's favour. In the fifth chukka B. Scott came out sensationally at the opening "with a long shot between the posts, adding one to Parewanui score. Hawke's Bay 6, Parewanui 3. Just at the end N. Scott shot a fine goal from an acute angle. Hawke's Bay 6, Parewanui 4. Late in the sixth chukka B. Mackenzie goaled from an easy shot, followed by one from Campbell, and changing over J. Lyons scored, placing Hawke's Bay 8-4 in the lead. In the final chukka Hawke's Bay added a goal from the opening operations, J. Lyons being the scorer. Hawke's Bay 10, Parewanui 4. A short spell of even play ended by Campbell adding another for Hawke 'e Bay—ll-4. After Parewanui had missed a couple of easy chances the game ended in Hawke's Bay's favour by 11 goals to 4. Messrs B. L. Levin and E. E. Short wore umpires. Though Parewanui had the superior ponies throughout, the Hawke's Bay players showed more experience and hit and kept position better. Wairarapa A v. Matangi A. Teams:— Matangi-—D. Kay, jun., A. McNicol, T. Hineß, G. Chitty. Wairarapa—C. H. G. Hewitt, D, C. Collins, D. H. S. Riddifordj B. M. Barton. The first chukka opened with a goal to Wairarapa, shot by Hewitt, to which Matangi quickly responded, Kay finding the posts. Matangi Went one goal ahead when Hines shot a good one, and the spell ended with Wairarapa attacking and Matangi leading 2-1. The second chukka began with a goal to Wairarapa, Hewitt being the scorer, followed by a long gallop by Hewitt, Biddiford goaling and placing Wairarapa one ahead. Some mancevring in front of the posts was completed by Collins, who scored a good goal for Wairarapa, placing his team two goals ahead. A smart attack by Matangi enabled Kay to find the posts, and the spell <*nded with Wairarapa leading by 4 goals to 3. The third chukka was quiet, the shooting being poor and tho riding slow. Eventually Collins found the posts for Wairarapa, but Matangi woke up at the reverse and Hines found the posts with a brilliant shot. Wairarapa were attacking when the spell ended. Wairarapa opened tho fourth chukka with a goal by Collins, placing them two ahead. On changing over Collins again scored, spooning the ball through from a sitting position. Within a minute Wairarapa had registered an6thej", Collins again being the scorer. Hines came in to break Collins's run of good fortune, and shot a splendid goal for Matangi. Collins was not long out of it, however, for he led an attack immediately and finished it with a fine

goal, making the wore 9-5 in favour of Wairarapa. 1 % After some poor shooting l|jr both teams in the fifth chukka Wairarapa scored after the ball hud rebounded off the goal-post, Biddiford steering It through. In the sixth chukka Collins scored again from tho opening of play, placing Wairarapa six goal® in the lead. Three times Wairarapa sent the ball behind the line, but eould not find the goal. Matangi rallied and McNicol goaled. Within a few seconds Barton added a goal for Wairarapa from a melee at the posts, leaving the score 12-6 in Wairarapa's favour. In tho final ehukka Matangi had the better of the opening movements, bat failed to goal. Wairarapa set up an attack, and from a free hit Biddiford sent tho bail in to goal. Poor shooting and bad judgment bjy both teams made the sp€ll uninteresting, and the game ended with the score: Wairarapa 13, Matangi 6. Homewood v. Poverty Bay. In the afternoon Homewood defeated Poverty Bay after a good game. Teams: — Homewood —E. Ormond, J. Ormond, B. W. Sherratt, K T. Wilder. Poverty Bay—G. Gaddum, M. I». Holden, J. Jobson, A. Kirkpatriek. The first chukka opened fast, Homewood attacking. E. W. Ormond had bad luck with a good short, which hit the outside' of the post. Poverty Bay livened up and Jobson sent in a fine goal. EA W. Ormond again had bad luck in missing, but Wilder came up to push the ball through. A fieree attack by Poverty Bay led by Gaddum was effectually countered, and Homewood were attacking wheai the spell ended with the score on® all. The second chukka opened fast, the ball going up and down the whole length of the field. Poverty Bay, led by Gaddum, made a great charge, but the shot went wide. Homewood set np an attack, which, after some fast galloping, gave J. Ormond a chance, and a goal was registered. Again Homewood came to the attack, E. W. Ormond finding the posts after one fruitless attempt. The spell ended with Homewood leading by 3 goals to 1. •E. W. Ormond got away early in the third ehukka, but the ball went behind. Homewood pressed again, and from a scrum in front of tho posts, E. W. Ormond'goaled. Jobson added another straight away with a fine shot, and then Wilder goaled. The Poverty Bay players shot badly several times losing good positions. The score was 5 to 2 in Homewood's favour when the fourth chukka opened, and they soon had Poverty Bay defending. There were several fast gallops before Jobson goaled with a magnificent shot for Poverty Bay. Homewood immediately set up a fieree attaek and E. XT. Ormond goaled, making the score G-3 in their favour. Poverty Bay opened the fifth chukka with a splendid goal by Gaddum, who took the ball almost the whole length of the field. E. W. Ormond led a counter-attack, and took tho ball to. the posts, but could not goal. Poverty Bay came on with a spirited effort, placing Homewood on the defence, bnt the latter rallied and sent the ball back. E. W. Ormond centred and J. Ormond goaled with a splendid backhand shot. The spell ended with Homewood leading 7-4. In the sixth chukka faulty shooting by Poverty Bay allowed three good chances to go by. Poverty Bay hadrhc better of this spell. Poverty Bay began the seventh chukka with a strong attack, but poor shooting robbed them of goals. Homewood then pressed hard, but Poverty Bay retaliated, but again lack of finish spoilt their opportunities. The game

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