N.Z. TOUR OF AUSTRALIA

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27405, 19 July 1954, Page 11

N.Z. TOUR OF AUSTRALIA

JOCKEY

DRAWN MATCH WITH ROCKHAMPTON (HZ. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 7 P-m■> BRISBANE, July 17. The New Zealand hockey team drew with Rockhampton, 3-all, at Rockhampton today. The half-time score was 2-ali. The New Zealanders had their second experience of playing in mid-summer conditions. The ground was firm, but very bumpy, and ball control was very difficult. New Zealand’s goals were all scored by Bygrave. Turner at centre-half, and Bygrave at left inside, played outstanding games.

WOOLSTON PRESSES OLD BOYS UNIVERSITY BEATS TECHNICAL The highlight of the Canterbury Hockov Association's competition matches oh Saturday was the game between High School Old Boys and Woolston, which transferred from Williamson Park to th" polo Grounds because of the heavy rain the previous day. The wet state of the playing areas caused the postponement of all grade hcckey below third grade, and a few other games were transferred from outside parks to the Polo grounds After • S ame hat Provided exciting hockey, Old Boys beat Wo. Iston 3-2 and thus retained their place at the held ol the table. University displaced Woo kt on by beating Techmeal 1-0, and Trinity drew with Selwyn 1-1. Woolston is now three points behind the leaders and University two and a half.

Following are the points gained by the gnrt and second division teamsFirst Division.—High School Old Bovs 9 University 61, Woclston 6. Technical 4 Trinity 4, Selwyn 3J. Second Division.—Sydenham 10 Harewood 91. West Old Boys 41, Woolston 41 Few Brighton 2. Teachers’ College 2£ UNIVERSITY v. TECHNICAL • University adapted itself to the wet Slippery conditions much better and quicker than did Technical and had the better of the game generally, especially in the second half. On defence Eric Jackton stood well above the other University backs, being steady and reliable all through. McGregor, Mann, and Archer a !? e Jb ba i an ? ed half line that rarely allowed the Technical forwards to Hart any really formidable attacks J Mann handled his team better than in some games, and set a good example in keeping on the bail. Without Cotton the attack was weakened, but King and Bennett combined well with Haskell in some promising moves, but good circle play was a rarity.

M. Abrams did yeoman service in defence of Technical’s goal, although some of his passes were poorly directed and his weakness for following up too far was apt to leave a gap in the defence that was partly covered by J. Newburn. A. Roberts was the pick of the halves, as neither B. Newburn nor P. Kissell was at his best. In goal Emmerson was in form. The Technical forwards appeared unable to overcome the handicap of the slippery ground. They failed to follow up‘smartly, and many of the passes from the backs went begging. Burrowes appeared to be severely handicapped by the ground and was never seen to advantage. Jackson was absent from the centre forward position, and K. Collins and L. Lloyd were the most conspicuous of the forwards. The game was as even as the scores indicate. The only score came shortly after the interval, when Haskell scored for University after a short scramble. Umpires: Messrs B Keeling and W. Morris. SELWYN v. TRINITY Selwyn drew with Trinity in a game that provided only a few glimpses of firstclass stick play, passing, or ball control. The one bright example of how the game should and could be played in adverse conditions was the exhibition given by E Thomas, Trinity’s right half. F. Boyd, at centre, worked hard, but his play was more spoiling than constructive. R. Paulger. a lower grade player, filled a gap. His play and styte are promising. A. Mitchell -was sound on defence. The forwards were ragged. Selwyn was handicapped by the absence of J. Reece, with the All Black team. Blakeley and Donkin. B. Bougen was prominent on many occasions for his brilliant clearing kicks. M. Clements was back in form, as was A. McOscar. and both were very safe. E. Biltcliff, at inside Ticht. was the pick of the forwards. The game as a whole was even, but it was Door hockey. Trinity scored halfway through the first spell when Salomen netted after a short scramble. Selwyn equalised shortly after the second spell

Hoekin;? scoring from a pags from Messrs K. Wrlght B a? Y haiJ’ f WOOLSTON proved in the 'second 1 ;?'?, Woolston imtthOeW ga ®X u b « t WaS “abifTto S a a " h a g n« were ?n Mrt' of e »E aHy “ r ““ to this department ll and PPWn'Sig. waa for Woolston, aM R S °joh=‘ iefensive work standing in Bo li Hi. J w‘ an s? en was ' outwas good and his work I»nk,ng 1 »n k,ng shots sound. R Lanwrv^u WOrK _. aU round was g n m g i O Vo U v^? Wfe “^ a ‘ KC “ t ™ forS ?l"g v ß e£?W* a “foe S take an eXrly l e ?i Olem to strong played welVand d p T ’ Arm ‘ nim well. N. Paln?pr riM ßlyth su PP°rted 1 a a ‘ ° mea l the early 41g|? 1^nri f n?H f S rward work in scoring a w2n°/?* Boys ?P ened the by Browne Penalty corner . scored - cleanly into the net H ° bson hit at the other n 3 Penalty corner Fa?e?t^ Whi§! ' a prev O eMtiefs aln an? h o a?d a fo al hold or th dC °3 l % B °F « g hl thlv threw d i„ their lead n though at times wfX h^r b r^i g S h O t m s e eo^ CkS tha ‘ migh ‘ HSkSig“ : MeSSrs K ’ Halton and N.

CANTERBURY TEAM CHOSEN Canterbury team, to play Wellington next Saturday has been selected as follows: R. Johannsen; I. C.'Prangnell, A. McOsca r ; It Lloyd- W. K. Browne, R. Lapworth; D. James. E. Thomas. P. Blyth, I. Armstrong (captain), and M. McKinnon. Reserve: M. Clements. Players are to attend training on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. —Advt.

LOWER GRADES Senior Grade.—Second division: Harewood 2, West Old Boys 0; Woolston 4, New Brighton 1; Sydenham 7, Teachers' College 0. Senior Reserve grade: University 2, Sdwyn 2; Technical 6, West Old Boys 3; Sydenham 4. Harewood 1. «7? e * co^G^ ade: , High School Old Boys 6, West Old Boys 1; Kiwi 2. Trinity 1; bydenham 2. Linwood 0; Selwyn 3, New "IShton 1: Technical 4, University 1; Redcluts 1, Sumner 1.

Third grade: Bumham 4, Harewood 3; Boys High School 7, Sydenham 7; University 9, Matchless 1; West Old Boys 3, Mairehau 0; B.R.A. 9, Technical 1.

NELSON RETAINS NORDON CUP (New Zealand Prers Association) KELSON, July 17. Nelson retained the Nordon Cup on Saturday when it beat Marlborough by 4 goals to 1. Stick-work and combination between the Nelson halves and forwards was superior to that of Marlborough Scorers for Nelson were D. Spence, J. Stirling (2), and I. Stirling. For Marlborough, M. Robertson goaled.

WOMEN’S MATCHES All women’s competition hockey games were postponed on Saturday because • the wet grounds, and the onlv matches were three friendly games with teams from the Malvern Association. The results were:— Malvern A 6, Canterbury A 2; Canterbury B 9, Malvern B 0; Canterbury C 5 Mal Vern C 4.

High Country Shearing,— High country farmers whose sheep are usually shorn by blade are invited to Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr Godfrey Bowen will demonstrate a new type machine comb which he has designed. The demonstrations will take place in-the college shearing shed. Mr Bowen, who will visit Lincoln College to instruct students there on the art of crutching, will also demonstrate his methods in this work for any farmer on Thursday afternoon between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.