THREE TIE IN WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31761, 19 August 1968, Page 8

THREE TIE IN WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Rawhiti’B defeat of the competition leader, Carlton, caused a triple tie in the senior women’s hockey competition on Saturday. Harewood won Its game to draw level with the other two. A play-off to decide the championship will be held on September 7. Results were: Rawhiti 2, Carlton 0. Harewood 3, Digbys 1. Aranui 3, University 1. Burnside 2, Teachers* College 2. Points are:—Carlton, Harewood and Rawhiti 11. University and Aranui 7J, Digbys 7, Burnside and Teachers’ College 1. RAWHITI v. CARLTON Rawhiti deserved its win over Carlton because it seized any scoring chances and . its forward line showed superior combination. Much of the credit for the team’s victory must go to the captain, H. Walker, who led her team with skill and determination on attack, dribbling effectively and switching play to the right flank. Once Rawhiti had gained its lead, she played a defensive role and her tackling from the left hampered Carlton’s right flank attack. J. Millard and M. Bennett also dribbled effectively on attack, while the half line of J. Bellamey, A. Rouse and H. Warren provided close support on attack and covered quickly on defence. Carlton had its chances on attack, but mistraps at vital times or lack of support proved costly. Much of Carlton’s trouble stemmed from lack of combination in the forward line, and its failure to retreat quickly to link with the defence enabled Rawhiti to make many interceptions. D. Eddy, on the right wing, was Carlton’s best forward, dribbling skilfully and creating many openings which her fellow forwards failed to capitalise upon. Rawhiti’s goals were scored by H. Walker.

HAREWOOD V. DIGBYS Harewood enjoyed a distinct territorial advantage in this game and its superior combina-

tion enabled it to consolidate on this.

The forwards played with determination and S. Turner, L. Rutledge and L. Baylis combined well. However their chances were sometimes lipilted by delays in the return of the ball from the left.

M. Poulsen, at left-half, played soundly and her positioning enabled her to make many interceptions. J. Capstick at left-half afforded close support on attack and directed play to the right. The backs. J. Poulsen and K. Wilkinson were adequate. J. Sleeman made some good saves in goal. Digbys best forwards were B. Turbott on the right wing, who was dangerous whenever she received the ball, and M. Morris at left-inner who backtackled assiduously and made some dangerous breaks. D. Quinn, at centre-half, made some good interceptions as did D. McKinnell at left-back, but the passing of the defence was not always accurate. B. Makinson blocked well in goal. Harewood’s goals were scored by P. Walker and L. Baylis. L Patterson scored Digby's goal. ARANUI V. UNIVERSITY Aranui’s speed and opportunism proved too much for a University team depleted by the holidays. S. Cowles was Aranui’s best player, back-tackling effectively, passing acurately and crisply, and making fast breaks on attack. J. Dann provided useful support and her back-tackl-ing was also of value in forcing University into errors. A. Ruston at centre-half made some sound interceptions and provided close support on attack, while F. Muirson tackled effectively and provided sound covering on deep defence. University had its chances on attack, but poor trapping, lack of combination and slowness to the ball nullified many of their efforts. J. Welds and K. MacDonald were the best of the forwards. Aranui’s goals were scored by S. Cowles, J. Dann and C. Henderson. J. Wells scored for University. BURNSIDE v. TEACHERS* COLLEGE

In a rather scrappy game which developed into a battle

for supremacy on the right flank, a draw was a fair indication of the run of play. Burnside probably had more success in getting the bail right, but its forward line failed to function as a unit and they lost the advantage gained. J. Mouat played an outstanding game at right-inner, dribbling effectively and setting up play with accurate passes. Unfortunately she had no support. .1. Taylor, at right-half, covered quickly and S. Alleway in the centre endeavoured, with some success, to feed the ball to the right. G. Falloon at right-back trapped and tackled soundly and her positional play was of great value to her team. Teachers’ College were below full strength because of the holidays, but the team provided stout resistance. J. Kearns, on the right wing, played a fine game and made some dangerous breaks, while J. Stanford, at right-inner, passed accurately. M. Clausen, at left-inner trapped well and swung play back to the right at every opportunity. Both backs, P. Hulme and J. Fright, trapped soundly, covered quickly, and their passing was effective. J. Mouat and G. Falloon scored for Burnside, while J. Stanford and H. Payne scored College’s goals. LOWER GRADES Lower grade results were:— Senior Reserve.—Harewood 3, Digbys 1; Rawhiti 2, West 2; Harewood 0, Cranmer 0; Shirley 1, University 0; Aranui 1, Carlton 0; Rawhiti 2, Digbys 1; Burnside 2, West 1. Second Grade.—Rangiora 2, Linwood High School 0; Hinemoa 7, Harewood 2. Third Grade.—Shirley 7, Digbys 1; Burnside 3, Hagiey High School 1; Rawhiti 4. Hillmorton 3.

Fourth Grade.—Shirley 17, Harewood 1; Burnside A 4, Digbys B 1,

Sixth Grade.—Carlton 5, West 0; Shirley 3, Burnside 2; Rawhiti 1, Digbys 0. Primary Grade.—Rangiora 1, Rawhiti A 0; Hornby A 2, Belfast 1; Hinemoa 14. Shirley B 0.