HOCKEY.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1151, 12 June 1911, Page 2

HOCKEY.

9 KARORI LEAD MAINTAINED* I'.M.C.A. DEFEAT UNITED. Results: Karori 1 Victoria College 1 Y.M.C.A li United 1 Wesley 1 Wellington 'I The first round of senior men's games for the hockey championship terminated on Saturday. Karori, although only able to draw with College, still hold prido of place- with 9 points; College arc close up with 8 points, whilst the other teams are as follow:—■ Wellington, 5; Wesley and Y.M.C.A., each 3; and United, 2. KARORI-COLLEGE. This game was played on No. 1 ground, Day's Bay, and proved a hard-fought contest. College were first to. dash away, but a free-hit for Karori relieved iho situation, and G. Davies passed to Putnam, the latter on tho left-wing being blocked by Rountree. Knrori kept pressing, and G. Strack opened up the play for College, but his pass was not taken effectively," and a good opportunity for the Grec'ns was lost. The two b tracks managed to break away, but Leo. Davies came to light with a splendid "save, , and Fitt later received and shot a clean, goal for College, Hunter allowing the ball, to pass between his legs. College were stimulated by their success, and throughout this spell had an advantage over their opponents. Karori seemed to do much better in the second half. Hard luck, and lack of assistance, prevented Godfrey Davies from registering more goals for Karori. The last-named player opened up tho game, and led off.on one occasion, but he wus not well supported. Putnam, playing left-wing-forward alongside Davies, was the cause of the trouble. Ho fumbled over the ball too much. In fact, the Karori forwards ns a whole did not combine too well during, the first spell. What little Karori gained by the attack initiated as above mentioned they soon lost through letting College into their territory. After some fairly even and fast play College commenced to force back, and G. Strack sent in a clean, cool, but quick, shot, which Hunter, in goal, saved, the' balj flying back and striking G. Strack on the nose, inflicting a nasty wound. Play was resumed after a while, and G. Strack continued playing. Both sides indulged in hard hitting, and, considering the heavy state of the ground, and showery weather, play was fairly fast. Karori did get a slight advantage occasionally, but the College full-backs were hitting very hard, especially Gaze, right-full-back. Both sets of full-backs were effecting good "saves." Salek shortly became prominent; ho beat "all comers" ; and K, Spiers conceded a corner, othcrwiso a goal was a certainty. College eventually turned the play round, and a considerable amount of tussling ensued. In turns both teams pressed and the spell ended: College, 1; Karori, nil. For the opening few minutes of tho second half, College obtained a slight advantage, but subsequently the Blacks livened up, and effectively shot in. It was after a considerable amount of hard work that- G. Davies eluded tho opposing backs and scored a fine goal. Karori would probably have scored again per medium of Murphy, but the ball Hew off a defender. Play was fast, and eventually (J. Slraek made an attempt to score, but he fell when near the circle. It was almost impossible to distinguish the players so dark had it become. The referee, however, did not stop the game, and it turned into a farce in (ho darkness. Karori were apparently pressing most of the last fifteen minutes. During- ■• the-, second spell, Rountree- had ' liis right thumb broken, and was compelled to retire. Mr. Carver controlled tho game, ; WESLEy.-WELLINGTON. Wesley- deserved their win from Wellington, becauso the former adapted them-selvesit6-tho<:biidition!,'their long passing proving: more effe'etive , "th'an the style of play indulged in by the opposing side. Iho first spell ended: Wesley 1 to nil. Morpetli had plenty to do in-goal for Wellington, and in tho second spell ho went forward, his sido playing without a. goalkeeper. Most of tho play was on Wesley's left flaiik. Towards the end of tho second spell Wellington pressed hard, bad luck preventing them from scoring more often. Dixon, in shooting Wesley's second goal, sent up a real good shot. Tho third success was obtained from a peculiar shot whilst the scorer was lying on the ground. ITc gave "sticks" in so doing, but the referee allowed the goal. Tho scorers were: Dixon (2), Birch (I), and Keys (1) for the winners; Morpcth and Turtou being successful for Wellington; .It is a.curious fact to hear of an old' goalkeeper—and a • representative playei 1 at that—shooting a goal. Wcsldy were in good form, and mado tho pace fairly warm in the first spell. It was rather difficult to forecast the result. Wesley were continually attacking, but the last part of tho game found matters quito tho reverse. Mr. E. J. Colley was tho referee, Y.M.C.A.-UNITED. Play was not of the highest order. Tho heavy rain at Karori and slippery grounds tended to make play uneven. 'Y.M.C.A. sprang out of their shell, and surprised United beyond doubt with a comfortable margin of goals. United played one man short. Thompson was missing in the first, spell, whilst Collins retired in the second half owins to.an injury-just above tho eye, inflicted during tho previous spell. United began attacking, and after a while tho "Young Men" sprang away With a forward movement. A very strong and combined rush brought little result, owing to Loader's shot being taken from off-side. United made an effort from the free-hit, only to find their opponents back upon them again. Loader was to tho fore nnco more, and after the goalkeeper had failed to save one shot effectively, Loader put in tho lucky one. Y.M.C.A. kept United back very well indeed, the latter sido getting few chances of penetrating tho circle. Paul was the next to score, after a splendid piece of work, and then Brotherton sent in another scoring shot for "Y.M.'s," Loader being conspicuous in tho preceding; tussle. United livened up somewhat before the first spell ended, and caused their opponents to concede many "corners." Bad shooting proved a drawback, however. Tho weather grew worse, and heavy ruin sst in during the second spell, and neither sido appeared anxious to continue. Paul was conspicuous by scoring three more goals for the "Young Men." After a while United were rewarded by Andrews scoring a goal. In the absence of the appointed referee (Mr. Forrest), Mr. Armstrong: controlled the game. , Junior. College A and K.Y.M.I. played an even kind of game at Karori. The score was O— J in favoifr of College. Play was fast and interesting. The scorers were Rutherford (5), Griffiths (2), Tudor and Franpis each one goal, and Rands (2), whilst Ridge and Emeny were successful for tho losers. Wellington defeated Karori nt Duppa Street by one goal to nil. Tcwslcy was tho scorer. The two teams appeared well matched, and play was fairly fast. Mr. Spiers was the referee. College B. with only ten men, drew with Gregg's at Miramar. The score was 4 goals each side. Tho College scorers were Delamore (2), Cleghorn anil Diidson, whilst for Gregg s, Lawrence secured (2), Bongo and Schulenburg each one goal. Sir. I\. Marshall was the refUnited defeated St. Mark's by tho comfortable ■ margin of 6 goals to 2. For United, Wilson wns successful on three occasions, Bennett , twice, and.Droth.cr.ton once. Mr. M. Luckio was referee. Tliird-Class. Wellington and Gregg's played a drawn game, each side scoring .twice. ' The Weliinstonians were two men short. ' Mr. C. P. "jl'Kcnzie' referc-ed. '. Hutt Valley v. Government Insurance. —Hull Valley won by 2 goals to 1. Nicboll and Ridlcr scared for Hutt, and Jlatthpws for Government Insurance. Calier, the Insurance goalkeeper, was t.'io best back on the ground, Mr. C. D. Mill was referee.

Ladies' Fixtures. Senior. The match between Ramblow and Col') logo Old Girls was played on No. 3 Ground, Day's Bay. The score was two goals to nil in favour of Ramblers. Tho scorers were Misses Fisher and Cameron. It was an interesting game, Ramblers proving themselves to be. a good combination. They had -the best of the game all through. Mr. George Carver was the referee. Pctone defeated Wellington on Saturday by ono goal to nil. t Both sides displayed fnir form individually, the mam fault being poor combination. Wellington suffered hard luck by not scoring. Even at the. close of the game they had the ball near the I'etono goal-mouth. Miss Southgate secured the only goal from a good pass. Mr. B. Koarn refereed. Victoria College met Hinemoa on No; l> Ground, Day's Bay, College being returned winners by 4 goals to nil. Misses Shepherd (2), Williams, and Wilson were the successful scorers. Poor ehooting was noticeablo amongst the Hinemoa forwards, and but for I his fact they might have scored. The score docs not exactly prove the strength of the two teams. Both sides were fairly evenly matched. Mies Isaacs, playing goalkeeper for Hinomoa, was in good form, and put in some, hard and useful work. Mr. C. P. M'Kcnzie controlled the gninc. Kamblers defeated College Old Girty by 2 to nil. The scorers for the winners) were Misses C. Cameron and L, Fisher. Junior. Girls' College defeated Herewhini by 31 gonls to 2. Mr. Keys referred. Ramblers won from Collego Old Girls by 2 gonls to 1. Miss Bengo scored for R'ainblcrs on two occasions, whilst Miss Robertson was successful for the losers. The match, Victoria College v. St. Mark's, plaved at Miramar, was won by Victoria Collego by Ggoals to 3. Scorers for the winners woro Eager (3), Kelly.. (2), and Collins; for th closers, Ferguson, Hutson, and Vallance, AUCKLAND SENIOR GAMES. • (By Tcleßra,Bli—Press Association.) Auckland, Juno 11, The senior grade hockey matches yc» lerdny resulted as follow:—University 'defeated Christchurch by 14 goals to I; Auckland defeated North Shoro b,y 3 goals to I, - and Ponsonby defeated United By 4 goals to nil.