HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21797, 1 June 1936, Page 19

HOCKEY

TRINITY’S UNBEATEN RECORD riBST SERIES CONCLUDED f ____ Th , first series of the Canterbury Hockey • cMieiation competitions was concluded TrP * well in the lead jjgT l«»tSC'OTsord of five wins. Jr? rsity are equal for 5 r ~o and a half points f n Trinity and Selwyn, _ was one ox the best Trinity snatched a «iC'i-h£ t rc ' rn vn minutes, scoring goalsla quick succession. had the better of the game llirtr »«t a weak Technical team and was fjJJJjlng by three goals when Sydenham R. Rusbndge, who was the mainstay .B» attack. After the loss of its cgottt forward Sydenham were less On--eroui and Technical scored twice in a minutes, and riad the better of the ct«m» towards the end. in BOlte Of tne .-core of five goals to *r .j, e match between Redcliffs and iTnivexsity was fairly even. University Eid more sting on attack in the circle fTS the backs were sound. tie primary schools’ competition was wun with an entry of 21 teams, but the JStonham School has since entered two will be included in the B and c section games next week. following table shows the positions cf the senior learn.,;— Goals

UNIVERSITY v. RED CLIFFS University showed much improved form Ip teat Bedciiffs by live goals in a hard, last game. The smart play of Barnett tai Duffield was responsible for University's goals, and J. Burke scored twice for Bedciiffs. The game opened with University holding play in RedcliftV territory for a spell until Grafton and Le Page got the ball through to G. Burke, who went downtield with J. Burke until y.unto cut in. and Barnett, Huston, and Dufflcld showed up well in a passing bout which tested the Bedciiffs defence. A tree hit across the Bedciiffs goal gave the University forwards a great chance, but all three insides failed. C. Sutherland started G. Burke from half-way but Waller Intercepted. H. Le Page collected sad the Burke brothers got going through In« Bedciiffs centre and J. Burke completed a clever movement by scoring manly. Bedciiffs 1. University 0. Bedciiffs was again attacking when Grafton stopped a University rush, and Allard transferred play to the University circle, where Hall effectively cleared a shot from J. Burke. University then began a succession of vigorous attacks, and after HtOadon had twice cleared successfully Dutteld made the scores equal with a dew flick shot. Bedciiffs 1. University 1. University took the lead when Huston, Barnett, and Duffield went away from the bully, and Barnett followed in a shot by □afield and beat Hillsdon all the way. University 2. Bedciiffs 1. University kept up the stuck and Barnett again netted just at half-time, which came with the score; University 3. Bedciiffs 1. Offside play lost Bedciiffs a good chance of sowing early in the second spell, but the team kept on attacking. A penalty < torner was not turned to account and Heston broke through with Duffield. the latter increasing University’s lead with a dew goal. University 4. Bedciiffs 1. Shlllito and Metson defended solidly against repeated attacks by Bedciiffs, but anally Allard sent over a good centre which 1. Burke took and carried on to the University circle, where Hall kicked «it. Waiter relieved for University and Corich ran well down to centre for Bar2 University 5. Bedciiffs 1. Bedchffs had the better of the end of the gamt and in the last few minutes J. Burk* netted after Hall had stopped a shot from G. Burke. Final score; University 5. Bedciiffs 2. ’ Referees; Messrs R. Grade and C. H. ifixkfcim. TRINITY v. SELWYN The game at Lancaster Park between Tuiuty ana Seiwyn was one of tile best «*n tins season, and although It was marred oy many imringemeuts, there were many fine exmoiuoas of clever *<*ck work. Seiwyn Kept the Trinity aetoce busy, and the game seemed likeiy to end m a draw, but Trinity came witn a lew lightning thrusts at me finish, to Win by a maigin of two goals. Trinity was too eager at the beginning and lost two chances through offside play, ielwya held play at Trinity’s end lor a Well, but lacked scoring ability; finally Trinity forced play to the other end, and Seiwyn was forced. From the penalty owner Wright opened Trinity's account. Tnmty ]. Seiwyn 0. A free hit gained ground for Seiwyn, T. Burtt starting a iwward movement which enabled Wor««ld to score cleverly. Trinity 1, Seiwyn t Key flashed from end to end, Wright Wo* a shot for Trinity which missed by Inches. Seiwyn's forwards broke away, W by N. Burtt. and Hayes completed a combined movement with a clever goal. Seiwyn 2, Trinity 1. . Solid defence by Andrews and Johns the Trinity forwards out. and a Penalty corner conceded by Bellamy was wall cleared. Half-time score; Seiwyn 2, Trinity 1. Early in the second spell a roll-in gave D. McCormick a chance to centre smartly, and P. McCormick netted with a swift *hot Seiwyn 2. Trinity 2. Selwyn’s centre trio flashed away to reach Trinity’s •nortpg area, and N. Burtt narrowly aimed. W. Bowden made an opening for Trinity 1 * forwards to carry play down the right wing, and Bellamy saved splendidly bf kicking out. Trinity came again, and a penalty comer gave P. McCormick a ebawce to net with a great shot. Trinity J. Seiwyn 2. Selwyn’s attack was weakened when N. Burtt had to retire with a cracked rib, and Trinity came with a lut-mlnute rush for N. Bowden to in- ***** its lead. Pinal score: Trinity 4, Seiwyn 2. Betoees: Messrs E. Cummins and H. Teague. SYDENHAM v. TECHNICAL Technical fielded a weakened team through the absence of R. Meynell, B. •Mr, W. Cole, and L. Silver. The team, which included four junior players, began short, but was filled up later. .Sydenham had much the better of the Pwy for the greater part of the game, *nd until Rusbridge was forced to retire *S> • broken collar-bone Sydenham was on top. Sydenham scored early, when Rusbridge followed In to net after • rebound from a shot by Clack. Syden1. Technical 0. Soon after, a quick •°* by Rusbridge hit the post and went Lohrey led the Technical forwards, but Dash and Connor sent play back. started the Technical right wing, •ho CUpshaw went well down to centre may, but the chance was thrown away, ""■•ridge scored Sydenham’s second goal with a quick follow In, and before long wookock added to the score. Sydenham *. Technical 0. Grafton went down on Sydenham’s left ,W centre across field, but Clack's shot MB stopped. The Technical forwards ypl play down to Sydenham's end, *«* re a splendid chance from a centre by Uiail was missed badly. Half-time •®re: Sydenham 3, Technical 0. Simp«on and Milne placed Sydenham in • icoring position, but Grafton went too »r down and the ball went over. Connor JJbPWd a Technical offensive at its bebjjwteg. and Sydenham was again in Twchnlcal’s circle, where offside play l° R t • goal. Rusbridge went off at this stage, Sydenham's attack went to pieces. Technical livened up and held play in Sydenham's circle for a spell, and Klddey ®pened the Technical score. Sydenham 3. Technical 1. Technical was now on top, and Lohrev 2*®* through to score a second goal. Sydenham 3, Technical 2. With only a minute* to play. Technical made determined efforts to equalise, but Dash and w*nor dehmded successfully. Final - dcore; ' Sydenham 3, Technical 2. , t Wen«; Messrs W. H. Down and R. *■ Thomson. LOWER GRADES JUNIOR A Jgwwood 3. Technical 3.’ "■tty 2. Seiwyn 1. JUNIOR B uetaerslty 5. Seiwyn 1. **tapol 6. Technical 0. .. . THIRD GRADE A ■Efttatam 2, Technical 1. gw. T, University 0. "■mb 3, Kaiapol 2. __ THIRD GRADE B SHE* *. Sydenham 0. gim.Jcai 1, University 1. •rarrouul 2, Avon 1. .. fourth grade SJraJL*. Kaiapol o. H”" •. Seiwyn 3. gPJtatai fi beat Young Men’s Chris"flMdatton by default.

FIFTH GRADE Selwyn 13, Technical D 0. Trinity 4, Sydenham 0. New Brighton 3, Technical B 0. Technical A 9. Technical C 1. WOMEN’S HOCKEY SENIOR A Technical B 6, Canterbury College 2. Technical A 3, Aranui 1. Digby’s 6. Pukaki 0. Kangiora 1. West Christchurch 0. Hornby 2, Kiwi 2. SENIOR B Training College 1, Lincoln 1. Technical 1, Arknui 0. Aza 1, Digby’s I. Lyttelton 2, Southbrook 0. Hinemoa 2, West Christchurch 2. Redcliffs 3, Sumner 1. JUNIOR A A Section Rawhiti 1, Belfast 0. West Christchurch 2, Aza 0. Redcliffs 1, Kia Ora 1. Rangiora 13, Training College 0. Digby’s 4, Hinemoa 4. B Section Digby’s 7, Hinemoa 1. Selwyn 5, Canterbury College 2. Technical 8. Lyttelton 0. Hornby 2, Kiwi 1. . JUNIOR B A Section Aranui 1, Lyttelton 0. Kiwi 3. Digby’s 1. Beckenham 4, Hornby 0. B Section Belfast 4, Redcliffs 0. Technical 7. Rangiora 1. PRIMARY SCHOOLS A GRADE Lyttelton District High School 3, Redcliffs 3. School for Deaf 2, Sydenham 1. B GRADE Young Men’s Christian Association 3. Somerfleld 2. Phillipstown 6, Harewood 0. C GRADE Sydenham 3. Young Men’s Christian Association 1. Somerfleld 3. Linwood Avenue 0. Lyttelton District High School 3, Addington 1. Redcliffs 1, Phillipstown 0. Woolston 4. Heathcote 0. TO HOCKEY PLAYERS! Only the best material will count on the field in this season’s matches. You will find a well-balanced hockey stick a big factor in the game. Come and see our wide range of specially selected sticks and balls from 10s each. Postage paid on country orders. The Tennis Shop, 127 Armagh street, ’Phone 31-452. —3

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