HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22390, 2 May 1938, Page 6

HOCKEY

ONLY MEN’S SENIOR MATCHES PLAYED

TECHNICAL LEADS IN COMPETITION

UNIVERSITY BEATS SYDENHAM

Because of the wet state of the grounds all hockey, other than men's senior matches, was postponed on Saturday. The grounds, d* Hagley Paris were in bettor order than was expected, and all three games were keen and interesting. Because of the postponement of other sports fixtures there was a fair crowd of spectators. Technical made a great recovery In the second half of the gamp against SelWyn and after being one goal down at half-time wen hy five goals to two. The match between Redcllffs and Trinity ended in a draw with one goal each. Neither side was at fnU strength, hut the game provided glimpses of fast, clever hockey. University secured its first win by defeating Sydenham hy four goals to one in a clean, fast game. Technical Is now leading for the championship, half a point ahead of Trinity and Selwyn, with Redcllffs half a point away in fourth place. The following table shows the positions of the teams:—

TECHNICAL (a) v. SELWYN (2) The first half of the game was fairly even and ended tn Selwyn's favour by two goals to one. In the second half Technical played with more dash and vigour and registered four goals, securing a win hy five goals to two.

The teams were;— „ _ „ Technical—F- Kiddey. E. Rogers. C. Rogers. J. Anderson, W- Cole. A. Rogers. J. Grlmley, K. Norman, A. Norman, S. Pickr up, and C. Ballinger. Selwyn—R. Shaw, A- Hearne, N. Hocking, M. Watson, T. Burtt, A. Wootton. R. Moir, J. Wormald, M. Lohrcy. L. Dawe, and N. Burtt. Selwyn made the pace in the opening stages of the game, and quickly invaded Technical's circle, where a scramble ended in Wormald netting with a push shot. Seir wyn 1, Technical 0. . .. Selwyn dominated the attack for a while, but solid defence by C. Rogers and J. Anderson Kept Technical's goal clear, and finally Technical forced Selwyn back. Play hovered in midfield and then Grimley set off on Technical's right and centred smartly for A. Norman to complete a good movement with a shot that gave Shaw no chance. Selwyn 1, Technical 1. Lohrey and Wormald led the Selwyn forr wards in a solid rush which Cole and Anderspn intercepted. Moir made several spectacular runs on Selwyn s right, hut met strong defence In A. an< * C. Rogers. In the closing stages of the spell N. Burtt made a dashing run to put Selwyn in the lead with a great shot, and half-time came with the score: — Selwyn 2, Technical I.

Technical opened the second spell with dash and vigour, the forwards sweeping down on Selwyp's goal in a concerted rush. A tussle in Selw.vn's circle gave A. Rogers a chance to net quickly, sciwyn 2, Technical 2. Technical now had the better of the play, the forwards combining well. b. Pickup and A. Norman led a successful raid which gave A. Norman a chance to add to the score. Technical 3. Selwyn 2 The pace and combination of the Technical forwards, supported by solid defence. put Technical on top. and after a clever left wing effort C. Ballinger edded a fourth goal with a great shof Technical 4. Selwyn 2. Technical continued to attack and went through the Selwyn defence for A. Norman to net the fifth goal with an easy shot which wont in off the Selwyn custodr ian's pads. Final score:— Technical 5, Selwyn 2.

Referees, Messrs E. Cummins and C Bellamy.

TRINITY (1) v. REDCLIFFS (1)

A fpst and very willing game that was marred by tpo much bpstling and indiscriminate hitting ended in a drew, with one goal each. Neither side was at full strength, Redcllffs being without a goalkeeper and losing E. Radcliffe halfway through the first spell. Trinity had a full team; buf four players were from the Junior ranks. The teams were;— Redcliffs —G. Bowden. J. Jfonkin. WBqwden, H. Le Page, J. Coleman. N. Bowden! E. Radcliffe; E. B. Radcliffe, G. Burke, and S. Bowden. Trinity—H. Barnhill, B. Parrott, C.WUr son, T. Brown, D. Lpader, Lester, C. Morris B. pipkle, C. C. Salome#. ,n ße<h:llffs P 10 men, Thomson coming on halfway through the first spell. Redcllffs set up a series of strong attacks and Trinity’s defence was sorely . Parrott cleared time and again and solid work by Barnhill prevented a score. G. Burke, who replaced Thomson in the Redcliffs vanguard, and N. the right, gave some brilliant displays of cliffs forwards play was transferred to {he other end and Wright P l< -ked UP J the twenty-five and went through tp miSo with the shot by Inches. A clever run by N. Bowden put Trinity on the defensive and after some bard Play In Trinity’s twenty-five E. Radcliffe was ordered off/ Redcliffs lost a great chance by offside play when taking a penalty corner and a few minutes later Barnhul saved Trinity's goal with a hefty kick at a Shot by G. Burke. Wright headed a Trinity rush and transferred to Dickie, who beat the Redcjiffs defence tp spore the opening goal Just before half-tin\e. which pah l6 With the score: Trinity l, Redcllffs p. Redcliffs opened the second spell with a determined offensive, which was held up for a time by Trinity’s half line but finally w. Bowden gained possession and neted from the edge of the circle. Trinity I ’l^dcliff^ S en'deavoured to obtain a lead and G. Burke took a snap shpt, which ssr gveau? «&« »» in reach Trinity s scoring pirple. put Barnhill came out and blocked Coleman s scoring shot. .Donkin relieved Redcllffs when Dickie came through with the ball. Redcllffs dispensed with a goalkeeper and Trinity lost many advantages thr °ugh Qn side The closing stages were List and keen with both sides striving to score the winning goal; but the defence of both sides was sound and the game ended in a draw with the final score: Trinity 1, Redcljlfs 1. Referees: Messrs R. Grade and W. H. Do>vn. UNIVERSITY v. SYDpiIAHi With a forward llpe strengthened by the inclusion of B. D. Duffield. University had no difficulty in beating Sydenham by a margin of th r e e goals. Sydenham being OI j the defensive for the major portion of the gam®. Tire teams were:— Chl „ <fn R University—p. M- Hall. R- Shilluo, B. Denham. A. Buchanan. C. V. Walter. L. Louisson, H. Jamieson, R. Thpmas, E. Prebble, B. D. Duffield, and R. Hurst. Sydenham—H. V- Bblnd, E. Dash, R. Hnirihton W Perry, B. Hall. A. Smith, K. b: Lake, R. Rusbridge, V. Guy, 3 Play was fairly even for the first part of the opening spelt. Duffield was outstanding in the University forward line, but Sydenham s defence held until Prebble, Hurst, and Duffield broke through and Duffield Sent in a shot which gave Rhind no chance. University 1, SydenhajP few minutes later Duffield came through the Sydenham defence wltli a characteristic run and tricked the Sydenham defence by „vvristy play to sepre easily. University 2, Sydenham 0. Sydenham defended doggedly and kppt play near University's goal for a spell, but Shilllto and Hatf kept Sypenham out. Just before halfrtime, Sydenham’s efforts were rew*rd6d when Williams fo#na the net from close range, and half-time came with the score; University 8, Sydenham I. The major portion of the seepnd sppll was confined to midfield, the defence of both sides proving too strong- Hall saved the University goal when Rusbridge and Guy led a strong attack. University carried play tate Sydenham's circle, and Rhmd conceded a comer when he kicked over from a shot by Prebble. Play swung

to the University circle, where Luke missed a great chance by wild shooting. Shillito and falter played a great part In University’s defence, and towards the closing stages of the game Duffield scored twice in quick succession, and the game eqded with the score: University 4, SyflenJum J. Referees: Messrs C. H. Franklin and A. L. Graham.

W. D. L. F. A. Pis. Technical .. 2 I 0 i) 4 21 Trinity .. 1 2 0 5 4 2 Selwyn .. 2 U 1 0 7 2 Recicliffs .. 1 1 1 5 2 University .. 1 0 2 (j B 1 Sydenham .. 0 0 3 4 10 0