HOCKEY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20909, 17 July 1933, Page 15

HOCKEY.

WET WEATHER AND MUDDY GROUNDS. For the first time this season the hockey competitions were affected by rain and wet and muddy grounds. The fourth and fifth grade and primary schools' matches were postponed, and there were many absentees in the ranks of the ladies' teams, some of which took the field with only five players. At one ground the referee and two teams turned out in full strength, but the ball had been left behind and so no match was played. The match between Trinity and Sydenham attracted a fair amount of interest, and despjte the sodden conditions a fair exhibition of hockey was witnessed. The lighter Sydenham team appeared to be more accustomed to the slippery ground and looked like winning, but Trjnity made a belated effort and managed to even the scores. University was superior to Selwyn, who had three junior boys in the team, none pf whom was up to senior standdard. At half-time University led by 4 goals to 1, and at time the score was (5 goals to 4. A brilliant exhibition of forward play bv E. Cooper enabled RedcliiTs to snatch a victory over Technical, although the latter led by 3 goals to 2 until the last quarter of an hour. ,The following table shows the positions of the senior teams:—

Goals _ . . W. D. L. For. Asst. Pts. Trinity ..7 2 3 211 15 i) Redcliffs ..8 0 4 31 10 8 Selwyn ..6 n e 2i :>ti o Sydenham 5 1 6 21 20 .V University 4 2 6 28 30 5" Technical .-.3 1 s 18 2!) 3/.

REDCLIFFS (5) v. TECHNICAL (3). Redcliffs opened the offensive early and Grafton registered. From the following bully Technical rushed and earned play well down. Trebilcock equalised from a rebound off the goalkeeper's pads. Redcliffs 1, Technical 1. Redcliffs was awarded three corners, Technical showing successful defence, A roll-in in Technical's twentyfive saw Redcliffs in a scoring position, but the ball went behind. Almost immediately Redcliffs returned, offside nullifying a possible goal. The free hit to Technical afforded Burke an opportunity and he passed to Grafton the latter shooting wide. T. Prebble secured in neutral ground and capped a splendid solo run by adding a second' goal for Redcliffs. The winners maintained their attacking policy and

Burke was again prominent, transferring operations to Tcchnical's area, where a penalty corner was unavailing Technical returned play, and fine work by Trebilcock penetrated to the circle, where E. Rogers brilliantly stopped a pass from Irebllcock and scored a fine goal. Technical 2. RedclilTs 2 Fiedcliffs kept up a sustained attack and Fullwood was unlucky to miss Gracie made a run on Technical i's right flank and centred, Dick intercepting nicely to net easily. RedclifTs retaliated and a penalty corner resulted Mevrell clearing. The same team was awarded a free hit just outside Technical's circle and Archer kicked well clear, saving a likely goal. Redcliffs beat all opposition in a concerted effort, but an infringement sooilt the chance. Cooper gained possession well from a centre and cut through to equalise for Redcliffs. Redcliffs 3, Technical 3. Redcliffs set up| a hot attack and Cooper sent to Full - wood, who made no mistake with the shot. Redcliffs again swept upfield and Fullwood reached the scoring area and notched its llfth goal. The final score was:

Redcliffs 5, Technical 3. Referee, Mr C. C. Holland. UNIVERSITY (0) v. SKLWYN (*)• Selwvu dominated University in the early "exchanp.es. Hayes sent Barnett awav, but Bellamy came out and returned "pjav. Stewart then let Barnett away again, and the ball reached Hayes, who carried it on his stick and centred, when Barraclough obtained, and Hoing straight through registered easily. University 1, Selwyn 0. The same player repeated the ir,:iii«Hivre, but Bellamy was equal to tite occasion. A moment later, Stewi.n's. shot was spoilt, by offside. Some skilful work by J. Andrews set Schvyn in motion, but the opportunity was "lost. Harnett found the pet and increased University's lead. University 2, Selwyn 0. Three corners to Selwyn were taken, none of which v. as 'turned to account. N. and T. Eurt were associated in a line piece of work, and Selwyn was in a scoring position. No advantage was gained and University attacked, Barnett failing to score by n narrow margin. University's third goal was due to B. Pufneld, who registered with a rising shot. Within two minutes, he again found the net from a corner. University 4, Selwyn 0. Just before the half-time whistle Mounsey decreased University's load, opening Selwyn's total.

University 4, Selwyn 1. A penalty corner to University saw Selwyn gain relief and a breach by the attackers gave Selwyn further respite. Selwyn attacked in determined fashion, and Lane completed the movement, with a brilliant shot from the last of a number of comers. University 4, Selwyn 2. Mounsey attempted a difficult goal for Selwyn, but was defeated. University penned Selwyn in its own twenty-five, and alter a do«ged battle, Barraclough increased the lead. Selwyn now took a turn, and C. Hore was unlucky with a shot following a corner. Barnett and Bellamy participated in a penalty bully, the former proving victorious, tlniversitv 6, Selwyn 2. Hercuß blocked a" stinging shot from Moqnsey, conceding a corner. N. Burt secured and contributed to Selwyn's score. University 6, Selwyn 3. Lane also netted for the losers before the final whistle sounded. The game ended: University 6, Selwyn 4.

Referees: Messrs H. Teague and A. Graham. SYDENHAM (3) v. TRINITY (3). Sydenham gained a penalty corner, Langridge being unsuccessful with his shot. Trinity took play back immediately, and P. McCormick notched an open goal. Langridge centred well, but Downey's shot was cleared by Barnhlll. Trinity reached Sydenham's territory, a corner giving the defenders relief. Sydenham held, play near Trinity's twenty-five. Following a twenty-five, Trinity was finally given a breathing space. Sydenham v/as repulsed when C. Rogers let Davis away, but Sydenham's forwards returned play and a twenty-five resulted, Trinity clearing. Sydenham again attacked, but an infringement nullified. K. Hill accepted a good pass, and Sydenham supported, Rusbridge netting, the ball just trickling in. Trinity 1, Sydenham 1. Sydenham pressed hard, and Downey registered a brilliant goal. Sydenham 2, Trinity 1, Forman made a magnificent solo run on Trinity's right flank and Sydenham was hemmed in for a spell. A breach finally afforded relief. Halftime scores were: Sydenham 2. Trinity 1. Fast up and down play marked the resumption, and Trinity gained a fruitless corner. Sydenham then brokq away, Simpson taking play well down, but Barnhill was equal to the sion. Trinity turned the tables, and from subsequent play D, McCormick equalised. The McCormick brothers were prominent for Trinity and Reid saved a beauty by hitting out. A moment later, Trinity again failed. Trinity's forwards held play in Sydenham's twentj'-five, but Jones's attempt sailed over the crossbar. A great pass by B. Rogers gave Trinity's forwards an opportunity, the ball going behind. A free hit was the outcome of a succession of twenty-five's in Sydenham territory, and Norris's shot went skywards. A determined rush by Sydenham looked promising, Hill being in the limelight, but C. Rogers hit out. Trinity hammered away, and some clever passing preceded a corner, Sydenham relieving. Just afterwards, D. McCormick centred well, but the chance went begging. C. Rogers, with a long pass, let Davis through, his shot striking the upright. Burke was responsible /or Kill breaking away, the latter following in, to register in an open goal. Sydenham 3, Trinity 2. Immediately Trinity secured a penalty corner, and P. McCormick brought the scores equal from the circle edge. Two more attempts were made to score, neither of which was successful. The game ended:

Trinity 3, Sydenham 3. Referees: Messrs W. H. Down and E. Harvey. LOWER GRADES. Junior A. Technical 1, Trinity 1. Sydenham 4. New Brighton 1. Junior B. Wesley 3, Technical 3. University 3, Sydenham 0. Selwyn 2, Trinity 2. Third Grade. • Technical 5, Kaiapoi A 3. Trinity 5, Harewood 3. Young Men's Christian Association 10, University 1. Sydenham B 8, New Brighton 3. Selwyn 3, Kaiapoi B 1. LADIES' HOCKEY. Senior A. Technical 3, Aranui 2. Digby's 8, University 2. West Christchurch 6, Training College 3. Pukaki beat Southbrook by default. Senior B. Redclifi's 1, Digby's 0. Technical A 8, Technical B 0. Junior A. Section A. West Christchurch 5, Rangiora 0. Kiwi A 4, Aranui 3. Section B. Digby's 7, Aza B 0. Lyttelton 3, Technical 0. Junior B. Section A. Hinemoa 3, RedcliiTs 1. Section B. Oddfellov.-s 8, Redcliffs 0. Digby's A 5, Lyttelton B 2. Hornbv beat Aranui by default. Rawhiti beat West Christchurch by default.