HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22800, 28 August 1939, Page 7

HOCKEY

REPRESENTATIVE GAME

OTAGO DEFEATS CANTERBURY

SLOW PLAY ON SODDEN GROUND (PRESS ASSOCIATION ' OTAGO. August 26. Otago hockey representatives met Canterbury on the oval yesterday, and won by 3 goals to 0. The ground was sodden and this was responsible for slowing up the game. Otago deserved the 3-goal margin, for the team adapted itself to the state of the ground from the commencement of the game and had the edge on Canterbury throughout. Had the ground been firm a splendid game would have been the outcome. . The Otago forward line played well together, and was well supported by the backs. The Otago halves played well. The most outstanding full-back on the field was H. Seelye, who drove Canterbury back time after time. Hercus, in goal for Otago, had an easy afternoon, but when called upon did everything in a workmanlike manner. The Canterbury forwards showed that on a dry. ground they would have been dangerous, but on the day they did not show the necessary penetration. The halves and full-backs had a busy afternoon, and all played good games. Lester, the Canterbury goalie, let three past him,' but he did some good stopping and was called upon to face Allred in a penalty bully, which he saved. Both teams were as announced with the exception that E. Ryburn replaced S. Dobin in the Otago team. The Play

From the whistle Otago went to the attack. Short passing among the forwards saw the Canterbury goal in danger. A penalty bully saw Lester; the Canterbury goalie, save. The Canterbury forwards then started passing that went from one end of the field to the other. Otago worked back and B. O. Ryburn scored Score: 1-0.

Canterbury made a bid but was driven back, when Yule and B. Ryburn made a ‘great break, Otago going well at this stage, and after a sustained attack Alldred scored. Score: 2-0. Before the half ended Canterbury made a break up, but Seelye relieved the pressure. The halftime score was: Otago 2, Canterbury 0. Canterbury forwards made a great rush at the commencement of the second half and had Otago on defence for some time. Canterbury made two attempts to score, but missed. Play was now more even and the ball was going from one end of the field to the other. Walter made a good break for Canterbury, but Otago came back to attack. Yule worked himself into position and scored an excellent goal. Score: 3-0. Canterbury now made a desperate effort, but could not finish off. Otago had again taken command when the final whistle went, with the score: Otago 3, Canterbury 0. Junior Match

In the junior game, the first half saw Canterbury slightly superior in all-rpund play, and at the interval the score was 2-0 in their favour, the scorers being Dean and Outram, ... The second half was very even, with first one team and then the other going on attack. During this half Wedlake scored for Otago, making the final score: Canterbury 2. Otago 1.

WELLINGTON BEATS CANTERBURY

FAST, OPEN GAME AT KARORI

fXHE PRESS Special Service.!

WELLINGTON. August 27

In a fast, open game, Wellington beat Canterbury 3-1 in the representative libckey match played at Karorl Park on Saturday. Canterbury did not Nfield Its best team, but in spite of "this the game was very even, especially in the first spell, Wellington leading 2-1 at half-time. M Browne, centre-forward, and S. Wilson, right full-back, were largely responsible for the success of the Wellington team. Browne scored two of Wellington’s goals. He led the forwards well, continually breaking through the Canterbury defence, but early in the game Wellington had difficulty in finishing on its movements in the circle. Several goals were lost during the first half because of inaccurate shooting in the circle. Wilson spoiled many of Canterbury’s attacks. His stick-work was excellent, and the placing of his shots good.' On one occasion he nicked up the ball near his own twentyfive and took it through to Canterbury’s twenty-five in a brilliant solo run. Chapman and Edwards also played well in the Wellington forwards. The pick of the Canterbury forwards was N. Bowden, centre-forward. Rusbridge. inside right, and Prebble, right wing, were also prominent. Radclifle, centre-half, played a clever game, feeding the forwards well and showing good control of the ball. Taylor in goal stopped a number of difficult shots. Scorers for Wellington were M. Browne (2) and Chapman, and toe Canterbury. Prebble. The teams were: Wellington—Marshall, Wilson, Adams, Buchanan, McLean,' Shaw, Chapman, Edwards, Browne, S. Jackson, K. "Kelly. Canterbury—Taylor, S. Bowden, Rogers, Hall. Radcliffe, Beattie, Prebble. Rusbridge, N. Bowden, Grant, Ballinger.

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES The following have been selected to represent the Canterbury junior grades on Friday and Saturday next:— v. Northern Eastern, at Gore on September 1 and Southland at Invercergall on September 2—Jackson. Overend, W. Muir, D. Jones, L. Cox (captain), C. Green, Jamieson. G. Galbraith, E. Worsley, H. Hickey, R. Crocker, S. Campbell, J. Oliver, and R. Short. Players to attend at Pioneer Sports Club to-night, at 7 o’clock. v. South Canterbury, at Hagley No. 7, at 2.45 p.m. on September 2—C. Ryder, J. Martin, J. Connor (captain), N. Hardie, W. Morris, W. Perry, J. Weir, N. Dean, B. Sloane, A. Woolcock, R. Williams. Emergencies; R. Peacock and E. Fancy. ' Junior Trial Match The following teams have been selected to play in a trial match on Saturday next at Hagley No. 6, at 1.45 p.m.:— Junior A Team—R. Boyle. C. Mitchell, McCann, N. Norris, R. Doidge (captain), G. Small, A. Manning, R. Seymour, H. Outtram, J. Smythe. C. Stafford. Junior B Team—Rouse, Soper, Sutherland. Green (2). Ritchie, Hamilton, Jory, Holden, Henry, Kearns; emergencies. Sunborn and Cameron. TOURNAMENT AT BLENHEIM WOMEN’S TEAMS IN ACTION UPSETS IN FIRST DAY OP PLAY fTHE PRESS Special Service.] BLENHEIM, August 26. The first day’s play in the women’s championship hockey tournament saw some surprise results, especially in the section containing Canterbury teams. Perhaps the biggest upset ' was the convincing win of Ashburton over a strong Auckland side, while Canterbury was also unexpectedly held to a draw by Marlborough A.

Conditions were excellent for play, although they were somewhat heavy after the previous day’s rain. Canterbury was confidently expected to win, but the team gave what must be regarded as one of its poorest exhibitions in tournament play in recent years. Certainly the luck was against Canterbury; but the form of the team generally was below that of the trial matches. The forwards combined fairly well, but bad work in the scoring area nullified many chances. The backs also failed to reveal club form, faulty positional play being a feature. The team was:—Misses P. Blaqkler, B. Watkins, M. Green, V. McNab, S. Aldridge, I. Riddell, M. Turner, D. Mioses. C. Aldridge, D. Dickey, B. Archer. In the second spell Misses C. Aldridge and B. Archer

changed places, but without any improvement.

The team generally had a big advantage territorially, but the forwards lacked thrust and about a dozen goals were missed. It was not till the last 10 minutes that the team showed any real life. Miss Dickey made a big effort to force home a win, but was inclined to do too much on her own. Miss Moses played consistently well, as did Miss Archer, while Misses C. Aldridge and Turner have both done better. Miss McNab was the hardest working half, but the other two were somewhat patchy. Back Play Of the backs. Miss Watkins received an early injury to a knee and was unable to play at her best, being shaded by Miss Green, who gave quite a satisfactory display. Miss Blackler, in goal, had little to do. Canterbury had the advantage in the early stages of the game and only excellent defence by Misses Woolley and J. Stafford, Marlborough backs, saved goals. Canterbury lost. several good chances, but could not finish off its efforts. The first half was well advanced when the home side, in one of its few; excursions into Canterbury territory, saw Miss N. Dick score with a good shot, after a centre from the left wing. The remainder of the spell" was even, but the score at halftime was unchanged. Breaches by Marlborough lost two certain goals early m the second half, and the home side was having the advantage. It was not till 10 minutes from the end /that Canterbury equalised, Miss Dickey scoring from close in after a brilliant run from the twentyfive. In spite of desperate efforts, Canterbury could not score a winning goal, although the ball trickled into the net as the final whistle sounded with the score 1-all. Ashburton v. Auckland In defeating Auckland by three clear goals, Ashburton caused the biggest upset of the day. The winners took a long time to get going, but once they settled down there was no doubt which was the better team. The Ashburton team was: Misses M. Wilson, M. Watson, E. Jary, W. Lowe, R. Donaldson, N. Loach, F. Gudsell, P. Brand, J. Hawke, E. Anderson, J. Lowe. It is hard to distinguish between the forwards, for all played well, and if the form is maintained will make Ashburton one of the most difficult teams to defeat. Miss Donaldson, at centre-half, was the outstanding player in • the match, while both backs also played well. Auckland did not play to form, and better things can be exepcted of that team. Auckland had the better of the opening play, only good defence by Ashburton saving scores. About half-way through the spell Auckland scored and immediately after a right wing attack gave Miss Anderson a chance which she accepted and evened the score. Ashburton had the better of the rest of the spell, which ended with the score 1-all. In the second spell Ashburton held the upper hand throughout, and further goals were scored by Misses Hawke (2) and Anderson.