HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22112, 7 June 1937, Page 4

HOCKEY

CANTERBURY BEATS SOUTHLAND FAST AND CLEVER DISPLAY. A fair-sized crowd of hockey enthusiasts was treated to a fast and clever exhibition of hockey on Saturday, when a strong Canterbury side defeated Southland by 6 goals to 0. Six nominees for the New Zealand team were included in K Canterbury side, and without exception found favour in the eyes of the three New Zealand selectors MeS p Sr HoT-' Newsham. E. G. McLec-d and C C. Hol_ land, who watched the game. "!f ibitlon ment or a veieicm, •» nuffleld gained brilliant oaii k. playing out ot mick. on the left wing, Pl?V Ed r ab ° v s„il ? Siih form especially in tne first spell, he sickened off towards the end of th f. g ßurtt played surprisingly well at left half covering a lot of ground and stoppfng the Southland right-wing attack comrjletely. His only fault was a slight tendency to encroach on the centre where he is accustomed to play, but as D. Loader was not at his best because ot a heavy cold, Burtt's tendency often Med a gap inri stonned the centre. W. Bowcien pfayed K up to his top form, often recovering and beating tfie opposition smile-handed in addition to supporting Dash, when the latter went up the field. E Dash and C. Rogers, who have been Together in many representative matches, played w th perfect understanding and so solid was the**- defence that Rhind in goal had little to do, especially in M second spell. On his game, Dash should find a place in the New Zealand team, and It is rumoured that he will captain the team on the Australian tour. The weakness of the Southland team was its half-line, which was not fast enough for the Canterbury forwards, and which did not show the clever stick play of its opponents. N. Poole, in goal, gave a good exhibition, as although six goals were scored against him, he made some clever saves. R. Hannuig gave a fine exhibition of clever back play, using his reach to beat his opponent, and N. Dixon was very sound, but not fast enough to deal with Duffleld and Wormald. The forwards lacked the science and ball cont?o\ of the Canterbury towards and were evidently used to a different style ot play that was more probably suitable to a rougher ground. The following were the teams.— Poole. N. Dixon. R. Hanrnng W Semmens, A. Sharpe (captain), I. Campbell, I. Spiers, F. Mcßride, V. Poole C. Mayston. and E. Mullen. Canterbury-H. V. Rhind. E. Dash (captarn)? C Rogers. W. Bowdcn. D Loader, T Burtt C. Wright, M. Lohrey. J. Wormaid. B. Duffleld, and P. McCormick. The first spell was fairly even, Southland opening the game with a determined rush which was stopped by T. Bum. Canterbury rapidly transferred play to the Southland end. where Hanning gave relief Duffleld was prominent for clever stick play, and the Southland goalkeeper was tested with a shot that he stopped cleverly and kicked out. Canterbury halves were playing brilliantly, and the Southland forwards" efforts were stopped in the early stages. C. Rogers, Dash, and W. Bowden worked together well ana Canterbury soon had Southland on llr; defensive. After Lohrey and Duffleld missed with successive shots, Wright made an opening by going well down, centring across the Southland goal for Wormald to pass the ball to Duffleld, who bert Poole with a fine shot. Canterbury 1. Southland 0. Mayston led the Southland forwards to reach the Canterbury backs, where Rogers cut in and transferred play upfield. Dash came through shortly afterwards and gave Wright a chance to sprint down the wing before centring to Wormald, who scored. Canterbury 2, Southland 0. The game was fairly even until half-time, which came shortly after with the score:— Canterbury 2, Southland 0. Canterbury had much the better of the second spell, taking charge shortly after resuming. Lohrey headed a Canterbury raid which was broken up by Dixon. Mcßride, V. Poole, and C. Mayston were prominent In a forward rush which had Canterbury on defence until Rogers hit out. Lohrey and Wormald came through from the Canterbury twenty-five, supported by Duffleld. Wormald sent in a shot which Poole stopped; but Wormald followed in and scored off the rebound. Canterbury 3, Southland 0. C. Wright was prominent for some brilliant right-wing play, his centring being well timed. Canterbury had the better of the play as the game progressed, the Southland half and back lines being unable to deal with the short passing of Duffleld, Wormald, and Lohrey. A penalty corner gave McCormick a chance which he turned to account, and Canterbury were four goals up. Canterbury 4, Southland 0. Pressing hard, the Canterbury forwards were not to be denied, and clever play by Loader, Wright, and Duffleld enabled the last-named to add a fifth goal. Canterbury 5, Southland 0. Although beaten, the Southland players battled hard; but they were unable to stop the Canterbury forwards. Wormald added the final score. Canterbury 6, Southland 0. N. Poole, In goal for Southland, had had a busy time, and blocked several shots from Lohrey, Duffleld, and Wormald in j the closing stages. The visitors staged a I last-minute rush in a vain attempt to open the score, but Rogers and Dash were safe. Final score:— Canterbury 6, Southland 0. Referees: Messrs C. Bellamy and H. S. Cordery.