Hockey

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 225, 19 June 1929, Page 8

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"Right-Half."

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE. ’Varsity A now head? the senior A list with eleven points, Karori being second with ten points. Hutt and Wellington are level of third place, with nine points each. , „ . In the senior B grade, Hutt now leads with eleven points, Rarorl and Hula coming second with ten points each. The table is as follows:—

Training College 7 1 6 0 8 11. ? The following senior A teams will play at Karori on Saturday, when a representative team will be picked for the Can-terbury-Wellington representative match to be held in Wellington on June 29:— Whites: Goal, Moore (Karori): backs, F. Gutrey (Hutt), O'Caliaghan (Wesley); halves, Wilson (’Varsity); Pyle- (Wesley), Sweeny (Y.M.C.A.); forwards, Paul (’Varsity), Simpson (’Varsity), M. Hoare (Hutt), Mac Duff (’Varsity), and A. Judd (Hutt). Blacks: Goal, Guy (Wellington), backs, Falconer (Y.M.C.A.), Massey (Varsity); halves, Perrin (Karori), McLeod (Varsity), Mahoney (Wellington); forwards, R. Lusty (Wellington), I. McGavln (Karori), Robb (Karori), Rotyse (Wesley), Phillpotts (Wesley). ,

Emergencies: Goal, Davis (Varsity); backs, Hull (Karori) ; halves, Upton (Hutt). Vincent. (Karori), Wall (Hutt); forwards, Johnston (Wesley), King (Karori), Ferguson (Y.M.C.A.). McLeod and Pyle have been appointed captains of their respective teams. The following are the senior B teams selected to play at Karori on Saturday, when a senior B representative team is to be picked:— A Team: Goal, Mclntosh (Y.M.C.A.); backs, Bennett (Hutt), Cottier (Huia); halves, Diaper (Huia), Ferguson (Hutt), Dailey (Petone); forwards, Bennett (Huia), Spence-Sales (Varsity), Valier (Petope), Yates (Huia), McCaw (Hutt). B team: Goal, McMurray (Training College): . backs. Greig (Karori), Wiseley (Training College)., halves, Harvey (Wesley), Keofiwell- (Training College), Hewitt (Karori); forwards, Manning (Training College). Paul (Training College), Strong (Wesley), Jeromson (Karori), Greensmith ((Varsity). Emergencies (for both teams): Backs, W. Dykes (Wesley), Eagles (Petone), Robinson (Varsity) ; forwards, Ewart (Wesley). Dive (Training . College), Martin (Huia), Bisbop (Varsity). Cottier and Keefiwell have been appointed captains of the. A and B teams., respectively. The Wellington Hockey Association’s nomination for referee ip the WellingtonCanterbury representative match to be held in Wellington on June 29 is Mr. W. Keys.- , The Ladles’ Association has written to the W.H.A. stating that it is the intention of the New Zealand Ladies’ Hockey Association to send a New Zealand representative team to South-Africa next year, when the Empire tournament is to be held. The cost of this trip is estimated »t £2OOO. The Ladles' Association asked that the Wellington Hockey Association make a donation toward the expenses. In regard to the ladies' curtain-raiser to be played on the Basin Reserve on June 29, the Ladies' Association asked if it would be possible for them to be given a percentage of tlie gate takings. After considerable discussion at the last meeting of the W.H.A,, it was decided to decline tlie invitation to give a donation towards the South African expenses, and to inform the Lad|es' Association that it could not give a percentage of the gate takings owing to the fact that the association itself would get very little of the takings. Mr. S. Browne has been appointed manager of tbe Wellington team to play against Canterbury in the shield match on. the Basin Reserve pn June 29. LADIES’ HOCKEY LACK OF ATTACKING POWER: ENGI LISH TEAM FALLING OFF.

WELLINGTON’S BIG FINANCIAL HUR- ' ‘ DLE; HELP WANTED. ' (By “Critic,”) “Critic" has to hand some very interesting information respecting the English Women’s Hockey internationals that recently played Ireland in the final of the international championships. Considering that the majority of tfie team will represent England at the Empire tournament in South Atrjea next year, the writer considers the following of vital Interest tq New Zealand lady hockey players; more particularly as England is keen to meet our representatives at the tournament in South Africa.

By winning the match against Ireland the English team completed 9 series of international hockey victories that upheld thp record of successes for the past 20 years, but with a dissimilarity. Despite all the prophetic utterances as to the loss of scoring power through the retirement of two of the greatest forwards, the Homeland has produced for a number of years, Mrs. Lewis and Miss Pollard, no one could foretell that England would in all three international matches score only eight goals, Never before has the total been so few. Great improvement reported (n the play of the other internatidpal teams, but as the personnel of the Irish, Scotch and Welsh teams has undergone very little change and the score against England in the match with Ireland was only two goals (England won by 3 goals to. 2), the main cause of the difference between the results of 1929 and any other must be traced to the failure of the forwards. This line has weakened considerably and tbfe force of the attack during the season just completed was inferior to that of a few seasons ago. It (s suggested that England has not. the attacking power which she will require next year at the Empire tournament. As far as can be gathered from English files, the fault does not lie with the selectors, but is due in the main to the dearth Of material. Not only is there an entire absence of new talent in England, but players who have excelled in the past, have lost all trace of form. So far as defensive players are concerned, they are as good if not better than they used to be, and new talent is not wanting in this direction; but there is a distressing absence of any successors to those great forwards, Misses Pollard, Willcock and Lidderdale. The Old Country, therefore, has her problem to solve before making the trip to South Africa. | When it is remembered that the three players quoted and Miss Bryant, who captained the English team that toured Australia in 1927, played together for England, it Is perhaps not surprising that the Inter-national-goal scoring during the late season, is so very much lower, but there is certainly a golden opportunity waiting for several good forwards.

Another great loss which England is about to sustain is the retirement from Home hockey of the best inside forward of the season, Miss Mason, who, it is stated is to be married and will live abroad. With the loss of Miss Mason, it is obvious that something in the way of discovering new talent will have to be done as early as possible if England expects to carry off the honours at the Empire tournament in South Africa next season and successfully compete against the Australians when they tour England at’ the conclusion of the tournament. z

Looking over the provisional programme which appeared In this column on April 10 last, I find that New Zealand meets England on three occasions In different parts of the Union. The first match against England will be on August’ 16 at Bloemfontein: the second, September 3. at Cape Town: and the third on September 11 at East London. These dates Are subject to alteration. Dominion Championship.

Poverty Bay, like Rotorua, and Auckland, is keenly seeking the Dominion championship tournament this year. A Poverty Bay enthusiast writes to “Critic” thnl, should that association (Poverty Bay) be successful in securing the tournament, there is every prospect of a great revival of the game among the girls there, with, perhaps, a return to the eminence it once held there. "We have some very good material here and can place a formidable team in the field for a Dominion championship tournament," states the writei, "but should our mission to regain the coveted tronhy be unsuccessful, we feel sure that sufficient interest would be stimulated to place hockey on the same high footing in the Bay ns it was a few years ago. All we hope la that the decision of the NX

L.H.A. will go in our favour. The rest will'be easy.” As we know, Rotorua is also after the tourney, and from what “Critic” has gathered respecting the offering of this association in regards accommodating visiting players, etc., it looks very much as if the thermal region’s claim will receive the very serious consideration of tjie N.Z. L HA. and “Critic” would not be surprised if Rotorua received the tournament. Poverty Bav and Auckland will Certainly be given due consideration by delegates, but in the writer’s mind Rotorua should be given preference. It will be its first Dominion tournament. m , Since writing the above a Wairarapa plaver tells me that Feiiding, to the minds of the Wairarapa teams that competed at the tourney there, would be an excellent spot for a New Zealand tourney, for the Polo Grounds seem to be in excellent condition for playing and the people good hockey sports.

Wellington’s Appeal for Funds. The Wellington Ladies’ Rockey Association has a big financial hurdle to face this season in the way of raising its quota towards sending a New Zealand team to the Empire tournament and also the cost of dispatching a team to the Dominion championships in September. Unlike some of the other associations, Wellington has received no guarantee of financial help, and, as a consequence is obliged to appeal to the other sporting bodies. Last week three members of the association attended the Wellington Rugby Union’s meeting and placed their case in a most explicit .way before the union, with the result that it has promised to stage a ladles’ ’ hockey match oq Athletic Park as a curtain-raiser to one of the “star” Rugby games. The union deferred consideration of the matter of financial help. It is expected, however, the Rugby Union will see its way clear to give some little assistance to the ladles in their, big burden. The other sports bodies to which appeals are being lodged, are the Wellington Bqxing Association and the Wellington Football Association. It is felt that both these associations will dp all in their power to give some little as"Crltlc” feels sure that there are many Wellington residents who feel they would like to give the local hockey ladies a helping hand in some tangible way, but do not know to whom to write. If these people would write to Miss H. A. Kitto, P.O. Box 1157, Wellington, their form of assistance would receive the highest appreciation of the Wellington Ladies’ Hockey Association. Letters addressed to "Critic, ’ c/o "The Dominion,” with reference to the matter will be Immediately forwarded to the president or lion, secretary of the association, who will acknowledge them. Auckland and Empire Tourney. Of the chief centres Auckland is the only city that has declined to entertain the move to send a New Zealand team to the Empire tournament. It is difficult to understand the Northern association’s attitude, but I presume the members of that association know their business. It seems, however, the majority of the entries are in favour of the tour and from what I can gather, New, Zealand will have the proud distinction of being represented at this big tourney. Auckland urges that an overseas team should be invited to New Zealand, prefer? ably from Australia, but I canqot see much ■chance of the Commonwealth sending a team to tour this country in 1930, as-it has been definitely decided that Australia is to be represented at the South African tourney; at the conclusion of which the team will leave to tour England. It would seem the Auckland Association has made a hasty decision.

Notes on Players. Eastbourne posses a much improved ’keeper in Mies J. Siocombe. Miss L. Kenqy is on the upward grade for Johnsonville. Mrs. P. Hendle' (Hutt) knows her hookey well, ghe is one qf Hutt’s best. Miss Drew is rapidly progressing. She is very helpful to Rambler juniors. Goalkeeping par excellence is displayed by MISs E. Halliburton, of the Karori, A team. Miss P. Stafford is a full-back of determination and she showed it on Saturday for Swifts Senior. B, . A very promising player is Miss E. Mark, Hula junior team. Miss E. Lark has a promising hockey future, She is ip the right club, 014 Girls. A good winger, with plenty of speed apd control of the ball. but. whose judgment is poor in the circle is Miss Elsie Blatherwick, of Swifts juniors. A half-back worthy of the selector’s eye and one who knows how to hold her line and when to put the "wood "on" is Miss. Annie Macindoe, centre-half pt the Johnsonville team. Miss Anne Gleeson, Wesley Club, is a clever centre-forward, who is a real asset to her team and who can grasp openings as quickly as they are made. A forward of much promise has appeared In Miss C. Robertson, Technical College. A forward whose good play caught “Critic’s” eyg on Saturday is Migs Eileen Poole, of Centlcs Club. A great goal-getter. Miss Alma Davis, Johnsonville centre-forward, this season is playing better than ever. General Notes.

Now that the Wellington Rugby Union has so generously accepted the local ladies’ association's appeal for a ladies' hbokey match to be held at Athletic Park as a preliminary to one of the big Rugby draws, I hope the association will hold the right match there. From what I can see of the games played so far this season there are only two teams that could fill such a bill, and these are Swifts and Hutt seniors. Both these teams would give the sporting public a grand idea of hockey and the great science contained therein. It is hoped the association will not spoil this magnificent opportunity given by the Rugby Union and place the star match of the season on Athletic Park, Miss Joan Willson, of the Wellington Technical College staff, who also plays for Technical in the junior competition, has consented to act as Auckland’s second delegate on the N.Z.L.H.A, ■.» . The Technical. College v. Karori match was an evenly, contested game, and the result very uncertain until the end. The Technical forwards failed to use their brains when up against such strong backs as Karori's, who did good work. Once Miss C. Robertson broke though, and the result was a good goal. All the students kept on well, and Miss H. Maddock played particularly brightly towards the end, when Karori were pushing their utmost. Miss T, Staples, Technical’s reserve goalkeeper, did some good work, but is a novice as yet. The New Zealand Ladies’ Hockey Association will meet in Wellington next Monday night to discuss the replies from affiliated associations and decide on the South African tour.

A seven-a-side tourney for senior and junior ladies’ teams is to be held by the W.L.H.A. on July 20, About 30 teams will participate. The Yankie tennis tournament which Is being arranged by the W.L.H.A. will not now take place until August as the Show Buildings will be occupied during July by the Show Association. Miss Hazel Dewhurst of the St. Peter’s Club has been appointed hon. secretary of the W.L.H.A.’s dance committee. It is hoped to arrange a date for a dance at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Clyde Quay, between August 15 and 22. The proceeds of the dance are to go towards the South African tour fund.

Provincial Motes. Carterton, the leading team in the Wairarapa, changed the side round a little for the match against High School, which Carterton won by 10 goals to 2. Miss A. Booth, who played a wonderful game at the Feilding tourney as full-back, was changed from the right wing to full-back, and Miss M. Harland changed from fullback to right wing. Miss Booth ia a good back and supports the forwards well, but with her out of the front row the usual good passing tactics were missing, and the forwards were inclined to be too selfish and did not pass sufficiently. Miss J. Moncrieff on the left wing would have done better to have passed in to the centres Instead of continually trying to get into the circle to “shoot.” Carterton were - expected to put up more goals against High School, but, although shot after\ shot was fired at the goal. High School kept no fewer than six goalies, absolutely blocking the goal face. Right from the beginning they played the defensive game, and it was only through the quick break-aways and rapid passing that. Carterton were allowed to score. High School, Indeed, stopped some hard shots. At the Feilding tourney both Carterton ladies’ teams performed very well indeed. Carterton A. who were runners-up to Hutt In 1928. played six strenuous games this vAr, and In an exciting game in the semifinal were defeated by the local (Feilding) team. Hinekoa. by one goal to nil. Hlnekoa drew with Dannevirke Old Girls in the final, All Wellington district teams that competed at the tourney speak In glowing terms of it and arrangements made by the Feilding Hockey Association. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY Hockey fixtures, grounds and referees Mr Saturday are as follow:— • MEN. Senior A. Trials.—Karorl 1, W. Keys and J. C. Cusack Senior B. Trials.—Karorl 8, R. P. Staples and W. A Junior.—Hutt Bu. ’.Varaltf. Hutt IL C.

Harvey: Hott A v. T.M.C.A.. Karori 6. Dr - : 4 v - Karori, Karori 3. A. G. Edwards: Wellington A v. Petone, Karori 5. W, Purvis. Huia B v. Wesley, Kilblrnic. C. McKenzie Third Grade—Petone v, Wellington. Petone. P. White; Ttutt v. Wesley, Newtown. K J. Lloyd: ’Varsity A v.'’Varsity B. Karori 7, N, C, Jacobsen. Intermediate (2 p.m,).—Technical B v Y,MC,A„ Karori 5, P. McMillan: Hula A v, Hula B, Karori fl, p, c Armstrong: Karori A v. Wesley A, Rarori TNG. Jacobsen: Karori R v. Technical C. Karori 8. A. G. Edwards: Technical A v. Wesley R. Kilblrnie C. M**Kpnzln,.

LADIES’ GAMES, Senior A. Ramblers v. College Old Girls, Newtown Park (2 p.m.), R. ,T. Lloyd. 'Varsity v. Hutt. Petone Recreation Ground (1.45 p.in.l, P. White. Swifts v. Training College, Karori No, 1 (2 p.m.). W. Keys. Senior B. Training College v. College Old Girls, Karori No, 2 (2 Cusack, Hutt v. Eastbourne. Tanera Crescent No 1 (3 p.m.), IV. Dougal. St. Peter’s v. Swifts, Karori No. 2 <3 p.m.). H. J. Smith. Hula, a bye. Junior A.—Karori v. Hutt, Hutt No. 1 (3 p.m.). R. V. King; Wesley v. Johnsonville, Johnsonville (2 p.n;.), C. Lloyd; 'Varsity v. Ramblers, Tanira Crescent No 1 (2 p.m.), C. J. Casey; Huia, a bye. Junior B (2 p.m.).—Hutt A v. Swifts. Hutt No C. Harvey: Ccntles v. Techni cal. Karori No. 3, H. J. Smith: Karori v. Hutt B, Hutt No. L K. V. King; St. Pater’s ft lure.

SENIOR A. p. w. Points L. PFor Ag. Tl. ’Varsity A ... .... G [) 0 1 21 11 11 Karori ., . . - _ 7 4 1 2 23 14 10 Wellington .. .... 7 4 2 1 28 14 0 .... 7 4 1 20 18 0 Y.M.C.A .... 7 2 •> 3 10 19 7 Wesley .... 7 2 4 1 23 25 5 ’Varsity B . .... 6 1 4 1 11 26 8 .... 7 0 7 0 4 23 0 SENIOR B. Hutt . 7 5 1 1 12 9 11 Karori .... 7 5 o 0 21 10 Huia .... 7 4 1 2 17 It 10 Wesley .... 7 4 s 0 21 19 8 Petono .... 7 4 3 0 io 12 8 ’Varsity ..... .... 7 2 5 0 22 4 Y.M.C.A .... 7 5 1 10 25 8