HOCKEY.

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21449, 15 April 1935, Page 9

HOCKEY.

SENIOR COMPETITION COMMENCED The senior grade competition of the Canterbury Hockey Association was commenced on Saturday last. The weather was ideal and the grounds were fast and in good order. The lower grade competitions will commence on April 27, entries closing on April 23. On Saturday the standard of play was fairly good for the opening matches, and for the most part the games were fast and interesting. Trinity defeated Technical in a game that was more even that the score of five goals to two indicated. Selwyn showed the better stick play in its game against University, which was defeated by three goals to one. Redcliffs set up a bustling game, and Sydenham was fully extended to secure a win by three goals to two. The following table shows the positions of the senior teams:— Goals. W. D. L. For. Ag. Pts. Trinity ..1 0 0 5 21 Selwyn .. 1 0 0 3 1 1 Sydenham .. 1 0 0 3 2 1 Redcliffs ..0 0 1 2 3 0 University .. 0 0 1 1 3 0 Technical ..0 0 1 2 5 0 SELWYN v. UNIVERSITY Solwyn's front lino included a couple of season's juniors in L. Walklin and C. Cornish, but the colts fitted in well, und when tney became accustomed to senior tond t ona, they w_l bo h rJ to beat. Univers .y was handiuftppod by the abgenco of B. Uutiieid and H. A. Barnctt, whose places were taken by Mercer and Fancy. Tho student# w«re outoiasSod in tho finer points ol the game and lacked cirole play. Tho gamo was keen and fast, and in tho early Btages University's defence was sorely tried and proved equal to the attack throughout tho first spoil, which ended with no score. In the first 10 minutes, A. J Lai 1 and S. McDonald saved their sido repeatedly, the latter playing a particularly fine game. M. Watson started Selwyn in its first prominent movement by sending the bn 11 out to L. Duwe, who carried on to University's ficorinir nreii,, where Hall efTected a nave by kicking clenr. McDonald started Ford awny on University's loft, but hard hitting resulted in a twenty-five. University wr.s pressing solidly when half-time came with no score.

On resuming, Selwyn net 03, L. U&wfc sending n. centre across to N. Hurtt, tho latter transferring to L. Ol iff, who throw away a good chanco by wild shooting. Selwyn hammered away And Ilall wuh tried out with a cOtiplo of good allots by Oliff and Cornish, and successfully defended his goal. 8. Andrews (stopped a Univorsity rush early, hitting well upfiold to J. Andrews, and onco more Belwyn was in a scoring position. Walklin sent in a good shot which Hall (Hopped, but Oliff, following in smartly, scored off the rebound. Selwyn 1, University 0. Immediately after, Solwyn's forwards combined in a pretty rush which enabled Cornish !o find the net Vv'ith a good shot. Selwyn 2, University 0. University gained the upper hand, and nfter Several unsuccessful attempts, penetrated Selwyn's back defence, and n penalty bully against the goalkeeper was won by Ford. Selwyn 2, University 1. Selwyn had' tho better of the closing stages, and L. Dawe centred neatly for Cornish to follow in nnd add the final touch.

Tho K [lino fii'lod noon after with the final scores: Selwyn 3, University 1. Kefereea: Messrs K. Cummins and K. Gracio. TRINITY v. TECHNICAL Trinity attacked from tlio bully and emoral timea went close, Archer bavin;,' liume hot, onea. Technical were spoiling well; but, their forwards mftdo only sporadic attacks and tho Trinity linlvrs dominated them. \V. Bowdel) opened Trinity'o aecotinl when he followed in n Bbot by D, McCormick and flicked tho hull past tho goalkeeper. Wild paHßinj? apoiled sotno Technical attacks; but one looked likely, tho inside# niinainK u» the ball rolled acrofts the goal-mouth. Tiinity'i; second goal came when .Lester came round from a penalty corner, and drove the hall in off n, rebound. Half-timo score: Trinity 2, Technical 0.

It. Davis Blurted Trinity off with a great run anci then shot wildly over the net. Trinity forwards crowded into the circle, free liitn sending (hern buck. In a swift Technical raid, Dick received a slight lcnorfc, but resumed play. Lester gave I'. McCorillicit a chance, and lie added a third goal. Trinity liept pressing and Radcliffe went into scorn from close range. Moir gave Technical a chanen, lint Ihn »i'l Norris sent a long pn.-s to the circle, nnd Davis deflected it into goai with u. neat backhander. Trinity 5, Technical 0. In a lalo rullv. Technical rn"dfl sirn"scored after a corner. Good combined work nl lov.-od Technical to come through from the bully and Cole bustled another onn in from u rebound. Final score: Trinity .1, Technical 2. Referees: Messrs C. Bellamy 6nd H. Teague. liEDCLIFrS v. SYDENHAM Ithinrl stopped some early Kcdclilfn shots and Downic sent his forwards off to teat tins Itedclifls goalkeeper. Frro bits cleared .Sydenham's goal, and from onn of these. Clark netted. Sydenham 1, Kcdclifra 0. RcdclifTs lost, the ball over the back line and Dash cleared for Sydenham, and CJ. Burke broke away, Sutherland relieving. it. Thompson shot, outside for I'rdclifls, and again Sydenham had a chance, J. Uurko clearing, Ifcdcliffs lost some chances and thpn Rhind stopped a fast shot. Half-time score: Sydenham 1, Ikdcliffn 0. Rusbridgo added the second yon! for Sydenham, going through from half-way. Grafton centred and G. Burke opened the RedcHlTh account. Sydenham showed pood combination and Ruabridgo finished off the movement. Sydenham 3, Redclifffl !. G. I3urko led a Redcliffs raid, and from the resulting corner the same player netted. The RcdclifTs play was improving, and {ho team had the better of the closing stages, offside spoiling a groat chance of equalising. Tl'.o final score was: Sydenham 3, Redcliffs Q. Referee; Mr A. L. Graham. WOMEN'S HOCKEY All grades o( the Canterbury Women's Hockey Association competitions were commenced on Saturday. Following are tlie results: — SEN ion A ORADK Technical 3, Canterbury Collego 'J. Aranui 2, Training College 1. Digby's <l, Sonthbrook 0. Itangiora 3, West Christ-church 2. Kangiira beat Cliristcliurcli, at Tiangiora, by goals lo 2. For Tta»glor/i. tlio goals were shot by Miss A. Duff (2) mid X. I'restnev. SEMOK B Kiwi 6, Pukaki 0. Pigby's 3, Aza 1. Ifcdclilfs 1, Aranui 0. Sumner 5, West Christchurch 0. Lincoln 7, Training College 3. Hincmoa 3, Technical 2. JUNIOR A I'edclifTs 1, A7.a 1. Kawhiti 6, Canterbury College 0. Technical 2, Hinamoa 0. Lyttelton 5, Kiwi 0. Rangiora, beat Seiwyn by default. Belfast beat Pukaki by default. JUNIOR B Belfast- 4, Redcliffs 0. Rawbiti 2, Kiwi 1. Lyttelton A C, Digby's B 1. Pigby's A <!, Aranui 1. Seiwyn 1, Technical T. Sonthbrook 3, Hornby 0. KANGIORA v. WKST CHRISTCHUTiCJI. Itangiora. beat West, Christchurch, at Itangiora, by 3 goals to 2. For Rnngiora, the goals were shot by Miss A. Duff (2) and N. Preatney. RANGIOt?A v. SELVTYX Itangiora won from Seiwyn by default. MALVERN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the \.'alvcrn Men's Ilocfcoy Association was held in the Uarfield 3-le.morial Hall. Mr G. C. Warren field, Kirwee, and Darfleld. The report and balance-sheet showed that the association had had a very .successful season, and that the financial position was satisfactory. It was decided that tha association would not

I (In; Indian team which i-> shortly to visit the Dominion. The visit of the Australian team to the Malvern district was reported to have been Very successful. The following ofiic-ers were elected: —Patron, Mr H. C. Toivnshend ; president, Mr A. liulledge; vice-presidents, presidents of the Malvern clubs; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Holland; selectors. Messrs Dowd (Grcendale). fj. Uevelev (Kimberley), .and G. C. Warren (Darfield). It was decided to begin tlio matches on May -1, and to hold a fivc-a-sido tournament at the end of tlio second round. A representative game will bo held nt the end of the first round. Voter, of thauka wore accorded the Ladies' Hookey Club and club supporters who assisted during tho visit of the Australian team. The retiring secretary (Mr S. D. Patched) ivas thanked for his services. The following is the draw:— May 4—Kirweo v. Sheffield, Darfield v. Grecudale. May 11—ShcSchl v. Darfield, Grctndalo v. Kirwee. May I.3—Dai field v. .Sheffield, Kirwee V. Grcendale.