HOCKEY.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 823, 23 May 1910, Page 4

HOCKEY.

UNITED DEFEATED. Karorl, 2; United 1. Y.M.C.A., 6; Metropolitan, 3. Victoria College, 2j Wesley, 0. The weather on Saturday for hockoy was perfect, somo very fast game's being witnessed, especially that between Karori and United at Day's Bay. Tho luck of the United team has at last turned, and Karori may well feel honoured at having defeated tho crack Wellington team and present cup holders. Intense interest has been centred in tho matches between Karori and United during past and it will bo interesting to watch Karori. play against Victoria College in tho second round. ' ' . Up to the present Collego is leading, with United and Karori next. POSITION OF TEAMS. ii . . i £ Team. £jj 9 3 .5 e* *-3 Q M . Victoria- College 4 ■ 3 — 1 1 Karori i 4 3 1 6 'United 3 2 1 — 4 "Wesley 3 1 • 2 — ''Y.M.C.A. ... 3 1 2 —• 2 ''Wellington ... ' 3 — 1 2 2 Metropolitan 4 — 3 11 ♦Indicates a byo. KARORI 2, UNITED 1. The pace of this match, played on No. 2 ground, Day's Bay, was something out of tlie ordinary, and right from the "bully off" tho leather was transferred from ono cud of the field to tho other like lightning. It was hardly expected that Karori would actually win from their opponents—although a keen struggle was anticipated—becauso Unitcd's luck in clinching tho winning goal is usually a foregone conclusion. However, two goals were required on Saturday to accomplish tho task of winning', and Karori gave not a single chance away.

The ball had a tendency to jump owing to the hardness of the ground, and accurate "shooting" was out of tho question. United (Reds) attacked, but Knrori (Blacks) returned tho overture, and fast play, with an even distribution of the ball, was the order of tho gamo. Both sides were constantly in their opponents' 25—also goal-mouth—and the backs on both sides wero called upon to save frequently. For about tho first five minutes Karori pressed, Smytho (United) subsequently taking a corner in his opponents' 25 without any result. Tho Karori right wing charged; Murphy later received tho ball, but he was baulked by his own man Pope; then Godfrey Davis (Karori) had a wido shot at goal. Murphy's free hit later on had littlo effect; still tho Blacks managed to press the Reds back for somo time. United thou had a combined charge, the ball passing off the Karori goalkeeper back to Jones (United) "bully," and off his chest over the goal-lino. Jones felt the blow for somo timo, but ho shortly made a desperate dash and scored. I—o. Tho Blacks had the best of tho next few minutes' play, and attacked frequently. Alter some give-and-tako play, Godfrey Davios. charged and passed to Pope, who scored a fmo goal. I—l.1 —1. Both sides attacked vigorously until the whistle sounded half-time.

From tho bully off Karori made their way ■ into their opponents' quarter's, Godfrey Davios after a fino run. having hard luck when right in front of the net. Gondall (Karori) was next to shoot, but tho ball ilew olf tho pad of the opposing goal-l keeper (Allen; and.over tho line..'Spiers next saved a .charge of tho Reds. Ka'.nri mado an effort to trespass in United's twenty-five, and Pope initiated tho attack. Allen rushed out to save, Popo having a wide shot at goal. Again tho Blacks charged; this tinio Aitkeu took the pass, but failed to realise anything. United forced down into tho opposing side's twenty-five, and Organ, had a shot from just insido the circlo without otfect. Godfrey Davios then had a splendid charge, and Hickson (United), full-back, who was waiting in front of tho goal, obstructed, but tho reforeo did not award a penalty bully. From a roll-in,, within United territory, Gondall received tho leather from rushing pass, and scored. Karori, 2; United, 1. Karori wero having tho liest of the second spell, and charged from a corner hit, Day proving equal to tho task. The latter was playing a steady gamo throughout. From a scramble, Campbell saved well. Gondall and G. Davios wero here seen to advantago in a fine passing rush, but play went ujj ami down field rapidly. Karori charged splendidly whenever a comer hit was being taken. Hickson sent play to the. Black's defence, Campbell subsequently saving well from a bully. Organ lost a chance here, the ball having travelled across field to him. Front a "bully Karori charged, and at eall of timo United were pressing hard, tho score reading: Karori, 2; United, 1. Dr. K. C. Morpeth refereed.

VICTORIA COLLEGE, 2; WESLEY, o. L esley proved that they wore out to win if possible, and taking the results ol their matches this season they have made a creditable stand. Playing at Kelburne Park, Wesley (Blue) made every ctt'ort to open the scoring account, but after a little play the College forwards, per medium 1 of Beere and tho two Stracks, made creditablo attacks, hut without effecting a score. The Blues managed to save tho situation by conceding corners on many occasions. Frequently College were handicapped through their poor shooting when within striking distance of the goal net. College continued to place Wesley on the defensive for fully fifteen minutes, but shooting goals was out of tho question. Their combined rushes and the work of the forwards was good, but they lost effect when within striking distance of the goal. Wesley were awarded a free hit about halfway down the field, and this livened play up somewhat. The Blues worked their way into the College circle, but could not score, the latter's defence proving equal to tho task. College very soon cleared the way and made olf down to Wesley's quarters. With five more minutes to go for half-time, Wesley forwards attacked vigorously and kept Taylor (College goalkeeper) continually on the alert. Wesley kept up the fusillade, and eventually College wero compelled to concede a corner. The spell ended .without a score being registered. College only scored twice during tho second spell. Plenty of chances came their way, but were not taken up to advantage, their men eventually losing the ball to tho "Wesley forwards. The leather was soon returned, and 0. Straek subsequently placed the ball to Beere's pad, it finally passing between the posts. A lot of blind hitting was now indulged in, Wesley on many occasions looking like scoring. College, however, wero able to defend their goal satisfactorily. Smith finally made a determined and splendid dash towards victory, and came out all right. Play continued on in fairly even terms until tbe whistlo sounded time. Mr. Southwick was referee.

Y.M.C.A., 6; METROPOLITAN, 3,

Playing on No. 3 Ground, Day's Bay, this game proved fairly interesting and exceedingly fast. Metropolitan played with two men short, this fact beinij troublesome to Y.M.C.A., 5 for the latter frequently found themselves inadvertently otf-side. Tho forward line of tho -Mots. were unable to their positions in consequence of the shortage in their team. The score ,at half-time read: Y.M.C.A., 4; Metropolitan, 3. The shooting of tho Young Men was erratic m tho circle. Hall and M'Kenziel worked hard for tho "Mets.," and after the latter man had registered two goals, Y.M.C.A. returned tho attack, their forwards pressing hard. .Loader and Cardo were playing Saturday, tho latter scoring four goals and Loader and It. Parton each' one. Loader hadl two very fine runs in the second spell, and was very near scoring. Tho Y.M.C.A. played considerably better oil Saturday, and were greatly assisted by Carde and Loader. Collie, playing bully, seemed more at home than, as a goal-keeper. He assisted well by placing the leather to Carde (inside-left), who in turn helped Loader, outside-left. Carde's second goal was made oIE a fmo pass from the right wing, Collie having intercepted the pass, and subsequently lie transferred to Carde, who sent in a hot shot. R. Parton was seen to liavo. a splendid run, and scored once, during tho first spell. Y.M.C.A. had tlie best of the last, portion of tho first spell. The second spell began with Y.M.C.A. forcing play down the left wing, -the right full-back on "Mot's." side clearing. Y.M.C.A. frequently attacked during tho second spell, but their shooting was bad, the "Hot's." back division proving fairly solid.' The spell was broken up and disjointed owing to "Mots." being two men short, Y.M.C.A. being thus prevented from scoring more frequently. Hall got ft nasty smack on the knee, and was transferred to tho hack division. Brittain was playing goal, and C. AVickctt left-half for Y.M.C.A., the latter being somewhat weak during the first spell, being a new man. The scorers in, orderwere Carde (2), R. Parton and Cardo (1), first spell; Carde and Loader, each one during tho second spell. Parton and Holmes were fair in the fullback- line. ftobbie Parton, on the wins, pinned the ball for his confederates admirably, whilst England, in goal for Metropolitan, and Kelleway (centrehalf) and Mackenzie (in the forward line) were good. Mr. Falconer controlied the game.

JUNIOR. ■Wesley defeated Gregg's by 3 goals to 2. The scorers for Wesley were James, Amos, and Upton, and. for Gregg's Bengo (2). The game "Wellington v. United resulted in a win for the former by 3 goals to nil. The scorers for Wellington were Dunn (2) and Bey. Metropolitan accounted for Victoria College B to the tunc of 4 goals to 1. Scorers for tho winners: Ititching (3) and Burdekin; and for tho losers Vernon. College nlayed two men short, llr. C. P. M'Konzie was referee. Karori (o) beat Victoria College (1). Aickon, Lewer (2), and M'Clusky scored for the winners, and Brodio was successful for the losers. Aicken and K. Spiers played well for Karori. Petone was defeated by Government Life Insurance by a margin of 0. Tho scores (7 to 1) were made by tho following:—For the' winners, Macdonald 2. Musket 2, and 'Bennett 3. For the "losers Judd secured the only goal. THSRD CLASS. Victoria College defeated Petone by 11 to 1. The scorers for tho winning team were: Fitt (9). Morrison (2), whilo Webley scored for the losers. Government Insurance boat Metropolitan with one goal to spare. Tho scores were 5 to 4. For tho winners the following contributed: Coldicutt (2), M'Cintock (2), and Mathews (1). Gregg's beat Victoria College B by 1!) goals to 1. Tho scorers for winners wero: —Mansfield (3), Shillingberg 1 (5), Lawrence (4), Fouliy (5), Hunt (2). For the . losers, Monroo scored.: Victoria Collego played with only seven men. Mr. P. Kennedy was referee. Victoria College heat Petone by 11 to I. Fitt (9) and Morrison (2) scored for College. THE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. Mr. H. V. 'Walton, sole selector of the Wellington representative team has chosen the following eleven to play Manawatu at Palmerston North on Juno 3: Goalkeeper: C. D. Morpeth (Wellington). Full-backs: Eight, C. Hiokson (United) ; left, 11. Harty (Wellington). Halves: Right, L. E. Christie (Wesley) centre, C. Campbell (Karori); left, N. Smytho (Wellington). Forwards: Right wing, It. Parton (Y.M.C.A.); inside right, 1). S. Smith (Victoria College); bully, S. Y. Jones (United); inside left, G. Davies (Karori) ; left wing, G. Smytho (United). LADIES' GAMES. The Wellington Ladies' Hockey Association continued its fixtures on Saturday afternoon. 11l the senior competition, Victoria College B v. Wellington, each side scored two goals, while Petone and St. John's each secured ono point. Victoria College easily defeated Gregg's (two players short) by 11 goals to nil. WELLINGTON (2) V. VICTORIA COLLEGE B (2). This game on the No. 2 ground was not vory interesting. After Misß Wright

scored for Wellington, College had Wellington on the defensive. By the good play of Miss Swindale Wellington gained tho circle, and this player made tho score two goals in favour of Wellington. In tho second spell College, after repeated attacks, wero enabled to register a goal, and towards the end of the game Miss Johnson equalised the scores. Mr. A. Hall controlled the game. VICTORIA COLLEGE A (11) V. GREGG'S (0). In the Victoria College A v. Gregg's match the former had all their own way. The losers were two players short, and played only two half-backs. Most of the winning team's forwards contributed to tho largo score. Mr. 11. V. Walton refcroed. MATCH AT PETONE. On Potone Ground on Saturday, tho local hockey team played a draw with St. John's. Miss Patterson scored for St. John's, and Miss Lepper for Petone. The game was very interesting, and some good play was witnessed. Mr. M'Ewau was referee. JUNIOR. College' Old Girls defeated St. John's by seven goals to one. Scorers for College Girls were: Misses Shearer (4), Roskruge, Charlesworth, and Woodward. The scorer of St. John's goal was Miss Wallace. Hereawa won their match against Celtic B by threo goals (scored by Misses.-Sinclair, Porteous, and Wainwright) to nil. Mr. Wrigley was tho referee. St. Mark's put up a good game against Ramblers. They played ' two short, and only lost by' 4 goals to 2. Tho scorers in tho winning team were Misses Twohill (2) and Cameron '(2), while Misses Armstrong and Madley scored for the losers. IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. (By TelceraDh.—Press Association.' Auckland, May 22. The Auckland Hockey Association's matches were continued in ideal weather yesterday, and on good grounds. In tho senior grade, Auckland defeated St. 8<«r"o by 2 goals to 1, United, defeated l'onsonby by 6 goals to 2, and University defeated Grafton by 4 goals to 1. PALMERSTON NORTH. The Palmerston High School Girls beat tho Palmerston Technical School Girls by 10 goals to 1,, in a match on Saturday afternoon. GOLF. WAIWETU CLUB'S OPENING CEREMONY. The newly-formed Waiwetu ; Golf Club was favoured with delightful weather for tho opening ceremony, which took place at tho Hutt Park oil Saturday afternoon. There was a largo attendance, including many ladies, and tho links wero in excellent condition,' the putting greens being especially good. Prior to tho links being thrown open for play, the assemblage gathered together at the stewards' stand —the club's rooms—where a speech was made by Mr. R. C. Kirk, chairman of tho Provisional Committee of tho club. He opened his remarks by stating that they could hardly say that the present links were being opened for the first time, as the Hutt Club had played on them_ for years, and/this club was thefirst identical golf club in New Zealand. Ho then gave an interesting summary of the history of golf, which originated in Holland, and was taken from the Dutch word "kolf." Tho game it-self was first played many centuries ago, and was particularly fascinating, as it took players a long timo to become proficient, as they were ahvavs learning something about the game. About two years ago ho had suggested tho formation of the Waiwetu Club, and he was greatly pleased at. its successful inauguration. Tho desire was to popularise the game, and he considered that in this connection the Hutt Parle Committee had been more than generous to them by placing the links at their disposal at a nominal reut for tho first year. In view of their kindness, he would ask Mr. H. Baldwin, chairman of tho Hutt Park Committee, to declare tho links open, by driving the first ball. (Applause).' Mr. Baldwin, m a few remarks, thanked the club for the honour conferred oil him, and wished it a successful career, which seemed undoubted. When the Hutt Park Committeo recently offered the links to tho public at a nominal charge, of one shilling per game, the response was not good, as they only received the sum of twelve shillings. The links were ccrtainly a fair distance out, but he urged those members who were ratepayers in tho Hutt, to support the tramway loan, and if it was successful, they would be able to ride in tho tram right to the'gates of the Hutt Park. Mr. Baldwin considered that great. praise was due to Mr. Kirk for the way he had worked to form the Waiwetu Goif Club. In time, he had not the slightest doubt the present club —the first of its kind —would be the most successful public one in New Zealand. (Applause.)

Those present then proceeded to number ono tee, whero the first ball was driven by Mr. Baldwin, amidst hearty _ cheering. At the same time, Mr. Kirk presented him with a silver replica of the ball, bearing an inscription commemorating the event. Several games were then played, and ail exhibition match between Mr. Kirk and Mr. Whitehead, professional of tho Hiitt Club, resulted in a win for the former. During tho a'ft-ernoon, tea was provided by tho lady members of the club, and was much appreciated. WANGANUI BEATS MANAWATU. Tho Wanganui Golf Club sent fifteen men to Palmerston North on Saturday (writes our correspondent), and they won tho match against the Manawatu Golf Club by eight games to six. Tho following won their games for tho visitors: J. Harold, T. Saunders, D. Meldrum, A H. Lewis, H. C. Butter- - worth, W. Darcy, W. D. Bates, J. E. Patterson; and on the Manawatu side H. G. Moore, D. G. Moore, H. Cooper, J. Pearson, G. C. Jounneaux, and D. i Wilson were successful. Tho return I match will be played at Wanganui on July 9. WELLINGTON CLUB. Tho following is the result of tho Wellington Golf Club's monthly cleek competition (modal): —Dr. Tolhurst, net 81; Malcolm Ross, net 82; Dr. Webster, net S2; T. Young, net 82; A. Duncan, net 84; R. W. Kirkby, net 85; E. L. .Chaffev, net S5; L. Hales, net SG. MIRAMAR GOLF CLUB. . In tho Miramar Golf Club's competition on Saturday tho best card in tho senior competition was handed in by JO. 11: Liddle, and in the junior competition the best cards came from Dr. Boyd and C. 11. M'Kenzie. , THK HUTT CLUB. Tho Hutt Golf Club held its monthly silver button competition on Saturday Inst. It resulted in a win for It. Abbott. Tho following were the best cards handed in: —R. Abbott, :i down; J. Wagg, 4 down; W. Hudson, 4 down; G. A. Pearson, 4 down; G. W. Callender, 6 down; L. D. Hirst, 7 down; J. Murphy, 7 down; ,W- Spencer, 8 down.

LACROSSE. KELBURNE V. WELLINGTON. The exhibition of lacrosso given by Ivelburiio and Wellington Clubs at Duppa. Street- was not of a very liio-h. standard, the bail being permitted 'Sy faulty stickwork to touch the ground too often. This was particularly so hetweeu Kelburne's defence and Wellinfton's attack; the play was consequently marred by considerable ground tusr-iiuf. At the other end, however, the play was clean and interesting between Kelburno's attacking division and Wellington's defence. From tile ''face-oil" Wellington secured, and after a few minutes' play Firth secured from a ground tussle in front of Kelburne's goal, and notched the first point. Thereupon Kelburne livened up, and after several attemjits, which were frustrated by M.'I)oimoll, Robinson, and Ilenouf, the Blues evened up tfio score by a clean, bard shot from Pledger. Shortly after and in quick succession, Kelburne added goals from the crosses of Loughna.no, Ferguson, Webb, and Meyer. At the other end the Reds had been busy, but good dofence on the part of their backs was rendered ineffectual by ground tussling and efforts, to shine individually. At half-time the score stood: Kelburne, 5; Wellington, 1. On resuming tho'Bluea continued to attack with vigour, theirhomes missing very few opportunities. In their eagerness to score, however, crowding of the goal . was noticeable, the wings erring particularly in tliis regard. Hicks added AVellington's second goal from a ground tussle in the crease, while Pledger and Meyer added two and four respectively for Kelburne,, the final score being: Kelburne, 11 i Wellington, S.CAPITOL V. COLUMBIA. Both teams m the match Capitol v., Columbia were weakened by certain members being ill, and others being compelled to work to. make up for Friday's day off. Still a very interesting game was played, Capit-ol coining away victors by 11 goals to 6. Columbia commenced auspiciously, and .notched a goal after a few minutes' play, but on facing off again Capitol lost no timo in equalising matters. Play continued to be keen and exciting, until just before the end of the first quarter, when Capitol had established a. lead by four goals to three. In tlw second quarter each side added ono goal, ancl it was still either side's game, with Capitol a point ahead. On resuming after half-time both sides failed to score, but the superiority of the Greens' homes was amply evidenced by the notching of six goals to their opponents' two. It was a well-con-tested victory, and although defeated Columbia are to bo congratulated on their game. For Capitol Dee, King, Rankin,. Borrodale, Montgomery, and Forbes are worthy of particular mention, while, for Columbia, M'Govern, O'Leary, Grant, Levdou, Casey, and Verschaffelt showed up well. HARRIERS. Twenty-eight members of the Wel« lington Harriers Club journeyed to Hutt Park on Saturday afternoon, when the club's annual 2i-miio novics race was decided. A free and easy run was also held for tho benefit of those not competing in the race. Among those present were Mr. Bennett (th« club's president) and Mr.' W. H. Pol« lock (a 1 life member of tho club) ( They both take a very keen interest in tho club's welfare, and the members recogniso that the splendid success of the club is due ill a great measure to their efforts. The officials for the day wero: —Judges: Messrs. Bennett and. Pollock; handicappers: Messrs. Pollock: and Watt; -timekeeper: Mr. F. Wilt-on. The following runners faced the starter: —W. Chartres, scr.; F. Hollo, losec.; G. Wliincop, 30sec.; W. White, 40sec. J E. O'Neill, 40sec.; C. Duck, 40sec,; T v Johnson, 40see.; W. Power, 4osec.; and M. Harrison, 45sec. The limit men made the pace very warm from tho start, and at the end of the first lap held a commanding lead, while Rollo and Chartres were running strongly, and O'Neill and Wliincop dropped out. There was little change m the last lap, and Harrison-won bv . about five yards from Power, while Rollo was some dis-t tanco away third. Time, 13min. 13scc< Hollo made the fastest time, viz v 13min. usee. Taking all things into considera-: tion, the form shown was not quite up to last year's standard, when Hodson made tho fastest time of 12niin.. 40sec. -The pack run finished with a! 300 yards handicap, J. Finn (25yds.) winning from R. E. Bust (scr.), the latter just beating C. Lamberg (20yds.) for second place. Next Saturday tho, club will run from the old hotel aft Island Bay at 3 p.m. sharp.