HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25550, 19 July 1948, Page 9

HOCKEY

SYDENHAM ASSURED OF CHAMPIONSHIP vo r °unds to be played, SydA -’ whlch is two points ahead of 1S , assur ed of at least a tie for P la m e - * n th® hockey championship € c trinity had little trouble in beating Selwyn B by 8 goals to 0 on SatZZ *u’’ and Sydenham A had all the better n e game to beat the club’s B team g °ais to 1. Selwyn A fielded substitutes m important positions and was be be aten by Technical by 3 1° ?’ f nd Marathon beat University by 3 goals to 2. Results:— Trinity 8, Selwyn B 0. Sydenham A 7, Sydenham B 1. Marathon 3, University 2. Technical 3, Selwyn A 2. Following are the competition points of the senior teams:—Sydenham A 10, TrinB’.,SeUvyn 8 ’., Se U vyn A 7 a- Technical 7J, Marathon 6i University 5. Selwyn B 21, Sydenham 81. • - MARATHON 3 v. UNIVERSITY 2 Marathon beat University by 3 goals to 2 m an interesting match, with little between the teams. There was some pretty forward play at times and some great defence by the University backs under pressure. Marathon has a thrustful forward fine, and under the generalship of W. Hughes were always formidable. Hughes appeared to cover more ground than In earlier games, and many good moves s terted from his stick. E. Ayson had added some skill with the stick to his undoubted pace, and if he keeps on the improvement of the last year or two may P ro J?^ d ? that thrust in the centre which Canterbury teams need. L. Templeton was very sound at half-back, and A. Fairbrother brought off some remarkable speculators at back. He needs a little more solidity and positional sense before he can be classed as a good back. L. Jones in goal was a stumbling block to University, and he stopped some apparently unstoppable shots by his quickness.

Playing his last game before leaving for westport, T. Eggleton was in all the University moves and worked hard all day. D. Adcock did much good work, and his open play is improving. H. Hughes, who r?°,, °Y£ r the left wing job was useful. C. V. waiter, at centre-half, as usual grafted hard and, given a little time to move, sent up good passes. N. Buchanan and F. Hurst stopped a lot of the Marathon raids in determined fashion. T G^l s 'Y ere scored by E. Ayson (2) and J. O Keefe for Marathon, and A. Ander--5O m^ and D- Adcock for University. The umpires were Messrs F. S. Kiddey and E. H. Rogers. TECHNICAL 3 V. SELWYN A 2 There was some splendid play in the game between Selwyn A and Technical at times; at others play fell to a very mediocre standard. Although Technical won, it is fair to say that Selwyn had all the worst of the luck, both in the play and in having two of their regular eleven absent. Stan Bell, who took the place of O. Whitford at back, has not played for 17 years and naturally has lost the verve of his younger days, though there were flashes of the old stickwork that won him a place in New ' Zealand teams. Selwyn played well, though they were disorganised, and M. Down at back and D. Bellamy did some fine work. J. Reece was at his best and seems to have settled down after a bad patch after injuries. G. Miskimmin was a real trier at centre forward, and was in all the movements. He was distinctly unlucky on more than one occasion when in position to score. R. Stanley played very well in the Technical goal, as did B. Roberts at back. Roberts is playing very good hockey at present. L. Lloyd, one of the younger halfbacks in the competition, gives promise of going further. His stopping and passing are high-class. D. Dale and C. Dale combined well in the front line, and J. Grimley put in some splendid runs to give his insides good opportunities. The scorers were:—M. Elliott (2) and D. Dale for Technical, and J. Reece and G. Miskimmin for Selwyn A. Umpires: Messrs A. L. Graham and L. G. Taylor. SYDENHAM A 7 v. SYDENHAM B 1 At Sydenham Park the game between the Sydenham A and B teams developed more or less into a practice game for the A team, which switched the players round in the second half, H. Rhind moving to centre forward and N. Brownlie going to goalkeeper. In the first half the A team produced hockey of a high standard, the stick work and passing of the forwards being first-class, and L. Smith and B. Hall at back played with perfect understanding. The B team, though beaten, showed promise of becoming a team to be reckoned with when it has more games together.

Goals were scored for the A team by Brownlie (3), Cumberpatch (2), Smith, and Rhind, and for the B team by Rusbridge. Umpires: Messrs E. Cummins and K. Dash. TRINITY 8 V. SELWYN B 0 Although Selwyn B battled hard and played really good hockey, it had no chance against the more experienced Trinity side. Herron was absent from the Selwyn front line, and M. Watson filled the gap reasonably well. G. Biltcliff, on the right wing was outstanding in the front line, and put in some useful centres. At centre-half, Blakely showed promise of becoming more than useful. His interception against players with greater experience was very fine, and he got the ball away smartly. G. Baxter was a tower of strength at left back, and he got through a heavy afternoon very creditably. Against comparatively weak defence the Trinity forwards swung into action with great combination, Thomas being outstanding. With five goals up shortly after half-time, the team switched round and Parratt exchanged places with Thomas, and the game developed into a goodnatured practice. Goals were scored for Trinity by Thomas (4), Glentworth (3), and Reid. Umpires: Messrs B. W. and E. H. Rogers. LOWER GRADES Second A Grade.—Training College 2, West Old Boys 1; H. 5.0.8. 2, Redcliffs 1; Harewood 3, Trinity 1; Selwyn 2, Sydenham 1. Second B Grade.—Marathon 7, Harewood 0: Matchless 4, Technical 3: Baptist 1, Riccarton 1; University 4, Kaiapoi 3. . Third A Grade.—Trinity 6, Selwyn 2; Sydenham 1, H. 5.0.8. 1; Marathon 1, University 0. Third B Grade.—Wesley 2, Trinity 0; Sydenham 3, Avon 2; Technical B 4. Selwyn A 0; Technical A 2, Selwyn B 0. Fourth A Grade.—Sydenham 3, Trinity 1: B.H.S. 7, H. 5.0.8. 1; Harewood 3, Redcliffs 1. Fourth B Grade.—West Old Boys 4, Hollywood 2; Sydenham 2, University A 1; Selwyn B 2, Emulous 1. Fifth A Grade.—H.S.O.B. 0, Sydenham 0; Avon 8, Matchless 4; Trinity 6, Riccarton 3. Fifth B Grade. —Papanui Technical 3. Avon 2; Matchless 7, Harewood 3; Baptist 1, Sydenham 1. m , Under 16.—8.H.5. 1, Marathon 1; Technical 6, Christchurch West 1. Under 15.—Technical B 2, Selwyn 0; West Old Boys 2, Sumner 1; Selwyn B 4, Sydenham 0; Technical A 6, Technical C 1; B.H.S. beat Marathon by default.

WELLINGTON BEATS NELSON (P.A.) WELLINGTON, July 18. In a representative hockey match on Saturday. Wellington beat Nelson by 5 goals to 2. The winners’ combination was superior and their play more scientific, but the Nelson forwards’ play was good. MANAWATU BEATS HAWKE’S BAY (P.A.) PALMERSTON NORTH, July 18. The Manawatu representative hockey team was too strong for Hawke’s Bay, winning a fast but patchy match on Saturday by 3 goals to 1. Seven representative matches were played at Palmerston North, at which the New Zealand selectors, Messrs F. Falconer (Wellington) and W. Newsham (Auckland) were present. . Other results were: Wanganui 4, Wairarapa 3: Manawatu B 3, Dannevirke A 3; Manawatu C 4, Dannevirke B 1; Hawkes Bay Senior B 3, Manawatu 1; Ruahine Women A 4. Manawatu 1: Ruahine Women B 1, Manawatu 1. SENIOR COMPETITIONS AT TIMARU Redchffe’s hold on the senior title of the South Canterbury Men’s Hockey Association this season was further strengthened on Saturday when it beat Cambridge by 5 to 3. In previous matches, with this team, Redcliffe had scored a win and two draws, one g<Tal only separating the total points registered by each side. In the other senior game, Wheelmen oeat Geraldine by 4 to 1. WOMEN’S HOCKEY CANTERBURY BEATS ASHBURTON Plav ranged from one end of the field to the other, Canterbury having slightly the better of the game, in the representative hockey match between Ashburton and Canterbury A teams on Saturday Better positional play by the Canterbury players enabled them to ma^. e more offensive moves than Ashburton. M. Moore, in goal for Ashburton made several- brilliant saves, and in the first half L. Tini did some good work for Canterbury in the backs. The only score in the first half was by D. Jenkins (Canterbury), who saw an opening and took quick advantage of it, to put Canterbury O, The first part of the second half saw no change in the score, but Ashburton improved slightly, and made several threatening raids on the Canterbury goal. At this stage a penalty bully to Ashburton was successfully cleared. In spite of a

shower of rain the game speeded up, with Ashburton on the attack. The Canterburyforwards, however, took possession of the ball and raided the Ashburton goal. The Ashburton goalie kicked the ball clear, but it was returned immediately by V. Miller, making the score 2-0 in Canterbury’s favour. Ashburton now survived a period of Siege, with M. Moore in goal saving well. Breaking clear, the Ashburton forwards carried the ball to Canterbury territory. A hard centring shot from the right wing caught the goalie out of position, and M. Low netted, making the final score 2-1 in Canterbury’s favour. Ashburton B v. Canterbury B By clean hitting, fast forward play, and better positional play, the Canterbury B team took the offensive right from the start. In the first half, 12 penalty corners were given against Ashburton, and only one against Canterbury. Canterbury’s, first score came from the ninth penalty corner, D. Down being the scorer. Canterbury continued its attack, and before half time S. Weir netted a good goal. In the second half, Ashburton rallied, and made some fast and penetrating moves into Canterbury territory, and at times was unlucky not to score. Canterbury carried the ball back to the Ashburton goal-mouth and S. Weir netted the last goal of the match, w’hich ended 3-0 in Canterbury’s favour. CHRISTCHURCH GAMES Senior A Grade.—Christchurch West 2, Carlton 1; Selwyn 3, Rawhiti 1; Technical 2, Aranui 0; Digby’s 5, University 1. Senior Reserve.—Rapanui 1, Sumner .1; Avonside 4, Carlton 0; Christchurch West 2, Training College 0; Selwyn 2, Technical 1; Hornby 2, Hinemoa 1; University 3, Belfast 1. Senior B Grade.—Lichfield 2, Pacific 1; Rangiora 2, Training College 1; Aranui 2, Lyttelton 1: Christchurch West B 3, University 2: Beckenham 5, Rawhiti 1; Technical 2. Selwyn 0. , Junior A Grade.—Aranui 3, Digby’s 1; Selwyn 10, Papanui Technical 1; Christchurch West 3, Kiwi 0; Technical .A 1, Avonside 0:. Training College 4, Sumner 0; Baptist 2, Hornby 1. Junior B Grade.—Lyttelton 1, Digby’s 0; Belfast 1, Avonside 0; Christchurch West beat Beckenham by default; Selwyn 4, Wesley 3.