HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21506, 22 June 1935, Page 19

HOCKEY

—*■ — N.Z. UNIVERSITY ■ TOURNAMENT.

CANTERBURY WINS BOTH TROPHIES The New Zealand University hockey tournament was concluded at Hagley ! Park yesterday, when Canterbury suc- | ceeded in winning both the Seddon stick for the men's section and the challenge stick for the ladies' section. Otago have held the ladies' trophy for i the last five years, the present being ! the first occasion that Canterbury have held the trophy for some time. Men's Matches The men's section attracted an entry of six teams and was played on the knock-out principle. Four teams were eliminated in Thursday's game and the 1 only game affecting the tourney was that between Canterbury A and Otago. The game was a good exhibition of hockey and attracted a considerable amount of interest, especially as two of the visiting Indian party, Messrs Bobram Doctor and Harbaii Sinj;h, controlled the match as umpires. The teams which were eliminated in the earlier games met in friendly matches, Victoria beating Canterbury B by five goals to 0 and Auckland defeating Massey by four goals to two. Canterbury Defeats Otago Canterbury defeated Otago by two goals to 0. Early in the game Canterbury forwards pressed repeatedly, but poor direction in their scoring shots lost several goals, one of DuEiield's shots going over the net. Duffield was displaying some clever stick work, and made several fine openings, but half-time came with no score. On the resumption of play after the interval Canterbury went well down, and Duffield passed with a quick flick to Barnett, who banged the ball into the net, Canterbury 1, Otago 0. Otago retaliated and made strenuous efforts to equalise, but McDonald and Shillito set up a stubborn defence, and Canterbury finally carried play to the Otago circle, where Duffield gained possession from a penalty corner and shot quickly, the ball deflecting into the net of! an Otago man. Canterbury 2, Otago 0. Otago attacked with renewed vigour, but their circle play was weak. McDonald sent Huston away in a clever run, but Harris > saved the final shot to concede a corner 1 which was fruitless. E. Cooper, Can-1 terbury centre-half, received a knock j and was transferred to the wing, be-; ing replaced by Duffield. Canterbury , threw away two excellent chances; through off-lido play, but the local • team kept the upper hand. McDonald ; intercepted an Otago rush and came j through single-handed, only to lose; possession of his stick at (he last; moment. Otago made several belated: but desperate attempts to pierce Can-; terbury's defence without success, and ; the final score was Canterbury '.'. > Otago 0. ■ Women's Section •■ Four teams were entered in I hewomen's section of the tournament,three complete rounds being played. The Canterbury (earn succeeded m winning all their games and secured the challenge stick.

OTAGO v. VICTOKIA Even play marked the opening spell of the Otago v. Victoria match, which ended with the score Otago 2. score: by Miss Rees-Jones, Victoria 1, scored by Miss Granger. The second spell was more even, although Otago had slightly the better of the field play and displayed better circle work. Goals were .scored by Misses N. Stewart f2> for Oiago and Miss Hamer for Victoria. The final score was Otago 4, Victoria 1. Referees, Messrs E. Rogers and W. Glimmer. CANTERBURY v. AUCKLAND Canterbury defeated Auckland in the last match of the women, section by 5 goals to 0. Canterbury made the pace for the first portion of the lirst spell, and Auckland's defence was severely tried out. After several ineffectual attempts by '.he Canterbury forwards Miss'M. Gudrr'l went througn to open Canterbury's account with a shot that gave Auckland's goalie no chance. Canterbury 1, Auckland I). Canterbury ontinued on the oil'ensive and Miss M. Smith secured at half-way to carry on with a brilliant run, scoring with an easy shot. Canterbury 2, Auckland 0. Misses K. Alley and M. Gudsell played vigorously in Canterbury's defence and finally Miss Knight came through on Canterbury's right to notch a third goal. Canterbury 3, Auckland 0. Canterbury forwards set up a combined passing rush, but found Auckland's goalkeeper very safe, and halt-time came with the score: Canterbury 3, Auckland 0.

After a solid attack by Canterbury had been repulsed, Auckland swept down on the local goal, but nn infringement lost a great chance. Miss E. Diebert broke away on Canterbury's right and went through in a solo effort and scored very cleverly. Canterbury 4, Auckland 0. Canterbury now held the play in Auckland'.; end, and from a penalty Miss K. Alley went in smartly and added a lifth goal. Final score: Canterbury 5, Auckland 0. Referees: Messrs A. E. Edwards and Ron. Thomson.

CANTERBURY v. VICTORIA

From the opening bully, Victoria took the offensive and held play in Canterbury's circle until Miss M. Nelligan opened the score. Canterbury retaliated, but stubbor defence by the Victoria backs returned play. Canterbury came again and Miss M. Smith equalised with a good shot. Victoria went well down the left wing, but Miss Johnston blocked the scoring shot. Mrs Cooper initiated a fast right wing attack for Canterbury, complctkj<* the movement by netting from wide out. The half-time score was Canterbury 2, Victoria 1. On resumption, Victoria displayed great defence. Victoria set off down the right wing, and a hot. shot was well stopped by Miss Gudsell. Miss Alley dispatched Canterbury on the right, but a perfect centre went begging. Victoria ralueu, but found Miss K. Alley very safe. Canterbury's centre was prominent in a fine run, but was well stoped by Victoria's goalkeeper, who sent her own forwards away until Miss Gudsell gained possession and saved by hitting out. The game ended: Canterbury 2, Victoria 1. Referees: Messrs G. Rogers and E. Rogers. OTAGO v. AUCKLAND

I Otago assumed the offensive; immediately after opening, and follow- | ing two unsuccessful attempts, Miss I Rees-Jones netted with a fast shot. Otago maintained a solid pressure and I held play in the neighbourhood of Auckland's circle, where Miss Stewart 1 added a second goal. Otago continued to have the advantage, and only outstanding defence by the Auckland goalkeeper kept the scores low. Otago, however, made a determined attack and Miss Rees-Jones added a third goal from a difficult angle. Otago 3, Auckland 0. Otago took possession again immediately and Miss Stewart scored her second goal. The half-time score was: Otago 4, Auckland I). The second half of the game, with the exception of two brief and valueless rallies, was strongly in favour of Otago, and goals were netted by Miss Rees-Joncs (2i and Smith. Auckland were unable to notch a single goal, ana the game ended: Otago 7, Auckland 0. Referees: Messrs Ron. Thomson and A. E. Edwards.

TO-DAY'S GAMES REPRESENT ATI VE MATCHES This morning three representative matches will be played between the New Zealand Universities' representative team and a Canterbury men's team; Universities' second team and Malvern; and in the women's section, New Zealand Universities v. Canterbury. Play will commence at 10.30. VISIT TO GRAMMAR SCHOOL

A WIDER UNDERSTANDING •SOUGHT

Two members of the Indian hockey team, Messrs P. Gupta, an official, and Dhyan Chanel, the captain, visited the Cathedral Grammar School yesterday afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr W. H. Down, honorary secretary of the New Zealand Hockey Association. They were met on their arrival by the headmaster, the Rev. G. M. McKenzie, and formally welcomed by Dean Julius and Bishop West-Watson.

Dean Julius said it, was a high honour to have a visit from members of the team. Perhaps the boys would bo inspired to play the game in the same manner as the visitors did.

Bishop West-Watson expressed his pleasure at being able to welcome the visitors. He was sure their tour of New Zealand would raise the standard of the game in the Dominion. He was glad they had come to New Zealand because the more there were of exchanges of international teams, the more could be learnt of sportsmanship, raid international friendship would be to a greater degree fostered. In their wav such visits would increase the value of (he actions of politicians today towards creating goodwill. Mr Gupta, after expressing lus thanks for the cordiality of the welcome, said he was sorry he had not been able to bring more members of the team, but quality counted more than Quantity.

Misleading Notions

The popular notions o£ India, gained from various types of literature, were most misleading, he said. The team had come to New Zealand not only to olay hockey but to bring about a better understanding between the people of New Zealand and the people of India, for both belonged to the same Emnii'o. It had been painful to him when lie arrived in New Zealand to find so much ignorance about India, and the visitors felt it. was their duly lo make India better known to New Zenlaiiders. He was convinced that th" visits o£ international teams; did more to cultivate friendship and .solve world problems lean did the work o politicians of Downim, Street and Geneva. , Mr Gupta went, on to describe tne life'in India, dealing brielly with it., manv languages, its customs, politics, literature, and culture. The greatest lack in India was to be seen in commerce and industry, and he would be <dad when these branches reached the same standard as the other phases of its national life. Sport, was in India qf only recent growth, and it was to the country's credit that in SO years it had been able to produce a words champion side in hockey. In other branches, too. it had produced men whose names were famous. Cheers for the visitors concluded the gathering.

AT SYIM-JMl'-UI SCHOOL Yesterday morning Mr Boliram Doctor, manager of the team, visited the Sydenham School. He was met bv Mr Rumbold <headmaster) and Mr I, F. N\ Ward, and after morning tea with the staff, inspected the school and manual centre ;. Mr Doctor then addressed the boys of the upper forms, and gave them an interesting talk on various place.:, in India, which was greatly appreciated. «______