HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22385, 26 April 1938, Page 11

HOCKEY

SECOND ROUND PLAYED EVEN GAMES ON SATURDAY aii three senior games in the Canterbury HocLy Association's competitions were closelv contested on Saturday. The weather was fine, but the grounds were soft and slippery. Scoring the only goal of the match in the first five minutes, belwyn beat Redcllfts in a game that lacked science and finish. University gave a greatly improved display in the match against Trinity, but was defeated by the odd goal lb five. Although Technical beat Sydenham by three goals to one, the game was evenly contested all through and produced some cleVer stick play and combination on both sides. 1 The following table shows the positions

SELWYN V. BEDCLIFFB The game between Selwyn and Hedciiffs was fast and keen, but was a poor display ot scientific hockey. Following were the teams:— Selwvn H. Shaw, A’, Meafne. N. Hocking,K Watio«?>/Burtt. A, Woottonß. Mob, J. Wormald, M. Lohrey, L. Dawe, ai &dclifta—B. Slack. /V Bowden. J. Burke. W. Bowden, H. Ec Pa**. £ Coj®* man, If, Bowden, E. Radcllffe, E. B, Kadclifle, B. Thomson, and S, Bowden. Selwyn took up ihe offensive In the first few minutes, M. Lohrey and 3. Wormald going down the centre for Wormald to apply the finishing touch to a fine movement. The Redcllfls forwards, led by E. B. Radcllffe. were passing the ball about well, but bunching In the circle lost many chances. N. Bowden on the right was kept well supplied with the ball oy W. Boieden : but the centres were mulled repeatedly. Splendid defence by A. Hearne saved Berwyn's goal time and again. R. Shaw, in goal for his first season gave a brilliant exhibition. Selwyn’s half line was patchy, and though the defence was sound the halves failed to feed the forwards to advantage, M. Lohrey and J. Wormald worked hard; but the wings were badly beaten ,by the Redcllfls halves. Redcllfls backs were good, 3. Burke playing a cool, heady game all through. After Selwyn’s score the game was hard and too willing to produce good hockey, and the referees had to Issue several cautions to players on both sides. Half-time came with the score:

.Selwyn 1, Redcliffs 0. The second spell was even more willing, and there was far too much pushing and barging. Redcliffs gained the upper hand and forced play into Selwyn’s circle by a combined effort, and Thomson tooka quick shot which went wide. Redcliffs kept up the pressure, and only good work by Shaw prevented a score. Selwyn gradually forced play to the other end, Lohrey and Wormald leading the attack. The Redcliffs goalkeeper had a busy time for a few minutes and.made two clever saves. E. Radcllffe and R. Thomson came through the centre to be stopped by Hocking. Redcliffs persevered, but Shaw stopped a high shot Jrpni E. B. Radcllffe .with a wonderful effort. Molr and Lohrey swept downfleld- to be stopped in the circle by J, Burke; .A penalty Corner to Redcliffs gave Thomson a chance, but again Shaw kept the ball out. t The game ended shortly after with Redcliffs attacking and .the final score: Selwyn 1, Redcliffs 0. Referees, Messrs R. Oracle and E. Cummlm' TRINITY v. UNIVERSITY ftolid defence on both sides was tne feature of. the game between Trinity and University.

The teams were:— Trinltv—H. Barnhill, E. Parrott, J. May, T Brown. D. Loader, J. Lester W. Tlssarttan, E. McCormick, C. Salomen. C. Wright, and P. McCormick. University—O- M, Kail, R. Shllllto, B. DotK a Buchanan, C. V. Walters, C. Louise oft, H. Jamieson, R. Thomas, E. Prebble, B. b. Ouffleld, and R. Hurst. fbe soundness of the defence on both sides was the outstanding feature d the came between Trinity and University. The game swung from end to end, and scores seemed certain; but the splendid work of the backs kept the goals clear. The University forward line strengthened by the Inclusion of B. D. DUlßeld (whose clever stick play was outstanding) and B J»rebbia. In the backs. Shllllto worked hard and gave a brilllatft display. Trinity lost O. Loader eerly in the second half and the team was somewhat disorganised in the closing stages of the game. Trinity set Up a series of offensive move»«riv In the game, and University's ddmce wu thoroughly felted and proved *mial to the attack. Denham stopped a , ush and later Shllllto cleared from aid £nf Suffleld away. Parrott ?evMsed Play, but Tlssaman’s centre went \Soainm set up a combined Jameson centring well inside Amity's circle for Barnhill Ip kick clear. Two splendid efforts by Hall saved the

situation when the Trinity forwards pressed hard. University assumed the offensive and Hurst essayed a shot which Barnhill cleared. University persisted, and Duffleld missed by Inches. Loader got Trinity out of trouble when Hurst secured possession in Trinity's circle and Brown came through to centre to Wright, whose shot gave Hall no chance. Trinity 1, University 0. Trinity increased its lead when the forwards went through from the bully with a concerted rush and Tlssaman netted from a scramble. Half-time came with tne score;

Trinity 2, University 0. University opened the second spell carrying play into Trinity’s circle, but lost a certain goal by poor stick work. Persisting with the attack. University opened its score when Hurst had a shot which Barnhill stopped, but fast following in by Duffleld led to a score. Trinity 2. University 1. Trinity returned to the attack, but offside lost a couple of chances and DufHeld picked up from a free hit to go through and score by clever stick play. Trinity 2. University 8, Good work bji Shilllto stopped a Trinity offensive which was led by Wright. Duffield and Prebble were prominent in a clever movement, which gained a corner for University, but no score resulted, Trinity swept downfleld in a determined rush and Wright scored with a beautiful shot. Trlhlty 3, University 2. The closing stages of the game Were fast and exciting. Both sides were striving to get ahead; but poor circle play pre. Vented scoring and the game ended with the score: Trinity 3, University 2. Referees; Messrs C. S. Clements and H. 9. Cordery. TECHNICAL v. SVDENHAM The game between Technical and Sydennam was more even than the scores Indicate and there was good hockey on both aides. The teams were j— _ ' _ ■ . „ Sydenham—H. V. Bhlnd. E. pash, R. Hamilton, W Perry, B. Hall, A. Smith, R. Simpson, B. LUke, R. Rusbrldge, V. Guy, and R. Milne. ■ ' Technical—F. Klddey. E. Rogers; C. Rogers, J. Anderson, W. Cole. A. Rogers, J. Grimley, K Norman, A. Norman, E. Pickup, and J. Ballinger; • . The teami were evenly matched and the game was clean and fast. C, Rogers put up a solid defence for Technical, saving his side repeatedly. . Sydenham’s forwards lacked clash and stick Work. H. HUsbzidge being an exception. Sydenham opened the game, but its forwards were sent back by C. Rogers. He passed to W Cole and the Technical forwards went through for J. Grimley to try a shot, which Rhlnd stopped. Rusbrldge led the Sydenham forwards until Cole intercepted, but. Sydenham returned and Busbridge sent In a quick shot which Klddey kicked out. Ballinger went away on Technicals left; but offside play nullified the advantage, Pickup, A. Norman, and Grimley went awav, and after Dash, had stopped the rush Grimley picked up smartly and netted with a pood shot. Technical 1, Sydenham 0. Even play followed for a spell until Grimley went away on Technical’*, right; but Hamilton Intercepted and play returned to midfield. Half-time came with the score: Technical 1, Sydenham 0. Sydenham'were early on the attack and equalised the score when Guy betted. Technical 1, Svdenham 1. Technical set up a series of offensive movements, Pickup and A. Norman leading several concerted rushes without result. Rusbrldge and Luke carried play Into Technical’s territory to be sent back by C. Rogers. A penalty comer to Sydehham brought no result and Technical gained possession and went through with a combined effort for A. Norman to add to the score. Technical 2. Sydenham 1. Technical kept the upper hand and Pickup added a third goal a few minutes later. Technical 3, Sydenham 1 In the closing stages Sydenham made desperate efforts to score, but solid defence kept the attackers out and the , game ended; Technical 3, Sydenham 1. Referees: Messrs C. S. Bellamy and S. B, Browne. OTHER RESULTS JUNIOR GRADE v A Section Trinity 1, Sydenham 1. ■ Technical 7; Selwyn 2. Air Force 2, University 2. B Section Trinity 3, Redcllffs 2. University 3. Selwyn 1. _ ' , „ Gough. Gough, and Hamer 3, Technical 2. Harewood 3, Sydenham 2. THIRD GRADE A Section Leeston 1, Heathcote 1. Selwyn 10, Kalapoi 5. Sydenham" A 5, Avon 3. Sydenham B 6, Technical 1. B Section University 3, Avon 3. Trinity 3. Selwyn A 1. Sydenham B 4. Selwyn B 3. Sydenham A 10, Heathcote 0. St. Mark's Old Bdys 13, Gough, Gough, and Hamer 0. FOURTH GRADE Tripity 4, Sydenham A 0. Redcllffs 3, Technical Old Boys 3. Technical B 4, Sydenham B 1. Technical A 12, Papanui Technical 0. Selwn beat New Brighton District High School by default.

FIFTH GRADE Technical B 4, Cathedral Grammar School 3. Technical A 13, Sydenham B 0. School for the oeaf 9, Sydenham A 4. Selwyn 18, Papanui Technical 0. WOMEN’S HOCKEY POSTPONED Because of the wet state of the grounds ail women's hockey was postponed. Addl* tlonal entries are expected and there is a possibility of a rearrangement in the fix. tures for the senior grade. IN OTHER CENTRES (rsest asaocuTio* nixasaxs.} DUNEDIK. April 25. Men's hockey matches resulted:—Albany 4. Training College 3; High School Old Boys 3, University B 1.

of the teams W. D. L. F. A. Pts. Selwyn . 2 0 0 4 2 2 Technical . 1 1 0 4 2 Trinity RedclnTs . 1 . 1 1 0 0 1 4 4 3 1 i 1 Sydenham university . 0 . Q 0 0 2 2 3 2 . 0 7 oe