EXCITING HOCKEY

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 229, 24 June 1936, Page 16

EXCITING HOCKEY

New Zealand University Defeats Wellington

NARROW MARGIN IN FINE GAME Fast, clean and even hockey delighted a large crowd at Kilbiruie recreation ground yesterday when the New Zealand University representative team celeated a Wellington team by five goats to lour. Played on crisp even turf, the game uio v< ;d at an exhilarating pace from the start, and it was soon apparent that the game would be not only exciting out close. Wellington were finst to settle down, exNew Zealand captain Eddie McLeou rapidly adjusting his team s tactics. But at no stage did they control the game, and when the University forwards became accustomed to each other’s play they were a fine combination. I'etch, the sole Massey College representative, was outstanding for courageous work and opportunism, while for sheer speed Roberts had everything on the field beaten. Wellington were particularly sound m defence, Falconer nnd Perrin working together well, and both Marshall, thv Wellington goalkeeper, and Hercus, who kept goal brilliantly for Otago right through the tournament, gave hue exhibitions. The teams were as follow . — New Zealand University: L. K. Hercus (Otago) ; G. L Hogben (Auckland), H. Abraham (Victoria), Grant (Victoria), C. V. Walter (Canterbury), H E. H. Denham (Otago) ; R. J. Manton (Otago), Fetch (Massey); A. b. Broun (Auckland), B. D. Duffield (Canterbury), W. Roberts (Auckland). Wellington: J. Marshall (Huia) ; K. Perrin (Karori), K I'alconer (Hutt) ; C. Dixon (Huia), E. McLeod (Hutt), Harrison (Karori); Gapes (Karon), T. Fergusson (Wellington), .Adams (Karori), R. Brown (Huia), D. Larnach (Karori). , Wellington commenced at a disadvan-: tage with a low sun in their cye>s, and university attacked from the first whistle, two free hits driving them back. McLeod, as usual, proved a master at turning defence to attack, and sent his forwards away in a movement which was only held up by a breach near the circle. McLeod flicked the resultant free hit to Fergusson, who drove hard, the goalie checking the ball but failing to stop it. Wellington 1, N.Z.U. 0. ■ , , . After some fast up and down play the Wellington forwards again took charge from a long clearance by Falconer and forced a long corner. A smart manoeuvre gave them a momentary advantage, and Brown made a game effort to break through, but a breacji drove them back. They gained no advantage from two penalty corners, and a hard clearance sent the black forwards right down to the Wellington goalmouth. Marshall stopped a head-high shot from Broun, but Duffield, following in fast, drove the rebound home. Wellington' 1, N.Z.U. 1. The Wellington forwards swiftly re; sumed the attack, and following a brief scramble after a penalty corner, Fergusson scored his S'econd goal. Wellington 2, N.Z.U. 1. Offside spoilt a good movement a little later, and the university forwards went down to present Marshall with another difficult save. A short and a long corner resulted, and from the latter the Wellington forwards broke away. Brown shot and Larnach, following in, placed them another one up. Wellington 3, N.Z.U. 1.

The university forwards were now combining better and after a series of determined attacks Fetch drove home a magnificent shot. Wellington 3, N.Z.U. 2.

After two unsuccessful short corners, Roberts, following in smartly, equalised for university shortly before half-time. With the commencement of the second spell the university goal was in danger for several minutes following a smart left-wing movement. When the black forwards went away they swept right down to force a corner, but Wellington cleared well and again hammered at the university goal. Following in on an accurate drive by Gapes from wide out, Brown put Wellington again one up. Wellington 4, N.Z.U. 3. The university backs were now playing well up, and the Wellington forwards frequently found themselves offside. The black forwards were attacking vigorously, but failed to take -advantage of several corners. Roberts, Auckland s champion sprinter, turned on a sparkling burst of speed, taking the ball from the halfway line and running through the defence for a fine goal. Wellington 4, N.Z.U. 4. The black forwards came straight back from the bully, and a fine combined attack ended with Walton following in to put his side in the lead. N.Z.U. 5, Wellington 4. Wellington pressed hard for an equaliser, but hard clearances drove them back. Their goal was endangered when Marshall, coming out to meet a fast run oy Roberts, miskicked, but smart work by Perrin saved the situation. Both sides maintained a great pace to the very end, but the university defence was functioning too efficiently for Wellington to equaiis-e. Mr. W. A. Scott and Dr. F. Hickey were the umpires. A PICNIC MATCH “Veterans” of Victoria Defeat New Zealand As a curtain-raiser to the UniversityWellington match,.a team of "veteran” Victoria College players met a New Zealand University eleven. The game was played very much in the best of spirit—for the most part a spirit of gay abandon. In fact the teams did nearly everything but produce lunch and picnic on

the field of play. Some of the umpires’ decisions were apparently based on a rule-book of a future date, and toward the end at least 13 men on the field worked hard to make the game a draw. However, it was alleged that the “veterans” had beaten the New Zealand team by three goals to two, and they clinched the matter by leaping in with first cheers.

WANGANUI WESLEY BEAT WELLINGTON WESLEY Dominion Special Service. Wanganui, June 23. Wanganui 'Wesley defeated Wellington Wesley by five goals to three when their annual hockey match was played at Gonville Park this morning. A good standard was maintained • throughout the game. The outstanding forward players Were H. Kelly, captain of the Wellington team, and H. Burley, Wanganui. Wellington attacked several times in the first spell, and Kelly secured the first goal. Shortly before half-time N. Barlow netted for Wanganui. Wellington 1, Wanganui 1. Wellington were doing most of the attacking in the early part of the second spell, but faulty circle work caused them to be penalised frequently. Wellington continued to press and from a corner Smith netted. Wellington 2, Wanganui 1. For a time Wellington had the best of the game and after fast forward play Kelly again nettdd. Wellington 3, Wanganui .1. The Wanganui forwards then rallied and in a subsequent attack Thrust netted from a good move. Wanganui’s combination improved, and after this the home side had the best of the game. Further goals were netted by Burley and Tizard, the final score being Wanganui 5, Wellington 3. Messrs. Chisholm. 'Wellington, and W. F. Hartnell, Wanganui, were the <umtipirea,