HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25247, 28 July 1947, Page 5

HOCKEY

SATURDAY’S GAMES MARATHON BEATS SELWYN I Following are the results of games in the Canterbury Hockey Association s senior competitions on Saturday:— i Marathon 4, Selwjln A 3. University S, Sydenham B 2. Selwyn B 6, Technical 1. Trinity 2, Sydenham A 1. SELWYN. B v. TECHNICAL Selwyn B reproduced the form shown a few weeks earlier (when it drew with’l University) and beat Technical by a fivegoal margin. Technical failed to connect with passes from the wings and their circle play was generally erratic. C. Dale was the pick of a ragged forward liiw, which showed lack of cohesion. R. Stanley, in goal, did a sound job, although six goals got through J. Martin and M. Elliott worked hard, but were outclassed by the dash and speed of the Selwyn forwards. Selwyn set a hot pace from the start and gave the Technical backs little time to work. Besley, Grade, and N. Burtt led the line well and made many clever passing rushes. Besley scored a couple of smart goals, and N. Burtt made an opening for Gracie to net a sitter when Stanley w-as out of position. G. Baxter played a cool and heady game in the back division, intercepting and clearing with fine judgment. Goals were scored for Selwyn by Besley (2), Gracie, Burtt, Donkin, and Biltcliff. For Technical Leney scored. Umpires: Messrs L. C. Thomas and W. Perry. UNIVERSITY V. SYDENHAM B The absence of N. Burnell in goal proved no handicap to University, which beat Sydenham B in a short passing game. Hurst and Buchanan showed stout defence and the latter, if not outstanding in clearing hits, regained position quickly. The half-line showed brilliant play at intervals. Mann in particular getting , -through a tremendous amount of work. | His iole as custodian at times proved, a good move, as Sydenham registered only twice. F. B. Smith, on the right wing, is deceptive in pace and seems rather a heavy-weight in this position. Booth, on the inside, ranks better than average, and played a remarkably fine game. The other forwards. Johnston. Armstrong, and Anderson, showed thrust end combined effectively in short passing rushes to find weaknesses in Sydenham's defence. As a team, Sydenham B played soundly but faulty passing in the scoring area lost many opportunities. Wheeler was not up to form and was beaten by some easy shots. Douglas and Coppiestone play good hockev, but tricky forward plav found them frequently beaten. The Sydenham halves battled well and Wall, at centre, displaved beady passing upfield. Waters, at wing, was outstanding. Thornton also showed flashes of brilliant work The inside forwards, notably Neate and O'Keefe, were fulfilling their duties most capably. Smythe’s centres were almost invariably hit right across the field. » Scorers for University were: Johnston (3). Armstrong. Smith, and Booth, and for Svdenham B Neate (2). Umnires: Messrs H. Teague and L. C. Thcmas.

MARTHON V. SELWYN A Playing without a goalkeeper, Selwyn A was beaten by Marathon by the odd goal in seven in a hard and fast game. The Selwyn forwards, especially J. Reece had a day off and found the goal elusive On the other hand, the Marathon forwards played above their usual standard and Ayson and Moir were frequently in the lime-light fo.- dashing moves. In the halves K. Marquet was solid, without being spectacular and his neat passing led to more than one goal. R. Scott was the pick of Selwyn’s front line as Reece, who shone out for clever stick play, spoilt his work by erratic shooting. T. Burtt filled a gap in the half-line and worked hard, but the pace of the Marathon forwards left him standing Both M. Down and M.« Watson defended well, but were well bustled by the pace of the attack. Goals were scored for Marathon by Ayson (3) and Moir, and for Selwyn by Reece. Miskimmin. ?nd Burtt. Umnires: Messrs E. Cummins and W. Morris. TRINITY V. SYDENHAM A In q, hard bustling game between the leading teams Trinity battled hard to take the honours Play generally was not up to senior standard and all too numerous breaches spoilt many promising movements. Sydenham A played soundly throughout and both teams exploited spoiling tactics. Trinity had the advantage territorially and the goal margin was indicative of the merits of the teams Sydenham missed more chances than Jts opponents, and Wornall was engaged in two penalty bullies. Rhind stopped a barrage of shots in exceptional style. Wornall gave too much away, but Smith proved his worth. The half line showed up well throughout. Randle, in particular, playing some clever, shots. Cummins failed with a likelv chance in the first spell. Calvert, §mith. and Hall battled gamelv in the face of stout opposition and Peacock, at centre-half, kept the team together in fine style. The Trinitv took time to settle down and their bustling tactics gave the opposition numerous advantages through breaches. Radcliffe showed un in the halves and Sts.ffo’-d had a good share of the lime-light. Thomas and McCormick were to the fore in the front division, but the line never showed its customary combination.

Goals for Trinity were scored bv Mitchell and Glentworth. and for Sydenham A by Peacock

Umnires: Messrs H. Teague and C. C. Holland. LOWER GRADES Second Grade A.—H.5.0.8. 3, University 2; Selwyn 2, Training College 2; Sydenham A 3, Trinity 2; Redcliffs 2, Sydenham B 0. Second Grade B.—Trinity 3, West Old Boys 1; Riccarton 4, Technical 3; Kaiapoi 2, Harewood 1; Matchless 3, Redcliffs 2. Third Grade A.—Selwyn A 7, University 1; Sydenham 3, Lincoln College 1; Selwyn B 4, Trinity 4; Kaiapoi beat Deaf Old Boys by default. Third Grade B.—Avon 5, Training College 1; N.B. Wesley 8; Technical 13, Marathon 3, Sydenham 2; Baptist 2. Selwyn 1. Fourth Grade A.—West Old Boys 3. Sydenham B 0; Sydenham A 5, University 0; Trinity 3, Riccarton 1; B.H.S. 6. Selwyn 0. Fourth Grade B.—Marathon 5, Matchless 1; Technical 7. Sydenham 1; Redcliffs 3, Trinity 2. Fifth Grade.—Avon 7, A.T.C. 3; Sydenham B 3, Technical B 1; H. 5.0.8. 4, Riccarton 1; West Old Boys A 3, West Old Boys B 0; Sydenham A beat Papanui Technical by default. Under 16.—8.H.5. 5. West Old Boys 0; Technical 0, Selwyn 0. Under 15.—Technical B 4. Technical C 0; West Old Boys 8, Sydenham B 1; B.H.S. 6, Sydenham A 0; Technical A 2, Marathon 1. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS The following teams have been selected to represent Canterbury next Saturday at Hagley Park:— Senior Challenge Match, v. Wellington. —L. Jones, L. Smith. O. Whitford, W. Morris. C. V. Walter, T. Eggleton. F. B. Smith, E. Thomas, R. Calvert, J. Reece, and N. Wales. Reserves: N. Buchanan. R. Peacock, and N. Glentworth. Colts’ Team, v. South Canterbury.—R. Stanley, T. Clapham (captain), R. Wornall, B. Moore, A. McOscar M. Wall, K. Cumberpatch, N. Brownlie. L. IrVing. I. Armstrong, and G» Miskimmin. Reserve: M. Waters. WOMEN’S HOCKEY Senior A Grade.—Carlton 2. Christchurch West 1; Technical 4. Selwyn 1; Aranui 6, Digbys 2; University 5. Avonside 3. Senior Reserve.—Rapanui 4, Technical 0; Papanui Technical 4, Training College 3; Christchurch West 3, Avonside 1; Rangiora 11, University 2; Rawhiti 2, Hinemoa 0. Senior B Grade.—Lichfield 2, Beckenham 1: Sumner 1, Belfast 0; Selwyn 1, Christchurch West 1; Training College 8, University 0; Digbys 2, Technical 1. Junior A Grade.—Hollywood 3. Hinemoa 0; Technical B 1, Papanui Technical 1; Rawhiti 2, Training College B 1 Junior B Grade.—Waltham 5, Selwyn 0.