HOCKEY

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 101, 29 April 1912, Page 4

HOCKEY

FIRST GAMES OF SEASON. SENIOR RESULTS. United (6) v .Wesley (0). / ■ Karori (3) v. Wellington (1). Metropolitan (3) v. Government Lifd(l). The men's hockey competitions were commenced at the various grounds on Saturday afternoon. Generally speaking, the games were not of a. very high order, but 6om« excellent material was in evidence and there is much promise for the future. The matches resulted as under: UNITED (6) v. WESLEY (0). Li a- hard game with United on No. 1 ground, Wesley failed to register a ■ goal. The United forwards combined well and they were not always well marked by their opponents. Wesley attacked in the opening ten minutes, but were unable to penetrate to the coveted area. They forced United to concede several corners, but seemed unable to .avail themselves of this advantage. Th« half-time whistle blew before • any scope was secured, United failing through lack of a good shootist in- .tihe circle. United opened the second half with determination, and Burch quickly found the net. At this «tage the reds proved the superior combination, and scores came with fair rapidity. The second goal, notched by Andrews, seemed to have a demoralising effect on tihe blues, for they played a rather rambling game, though Hatch put in some splendid work as goalkeeper. Andrews came on again and hit in ttfo quick goals, g'ving Hatch no opportunity of saving, oyd and Andrews were successful in finding the net again for United, and the game ended' 6-;-0. Mr. J. W. Gendall carried the whistle. KARORI (3) v. WELLINGTON (1). •No. 3 ground was the scene of the conflict bebweefa, Kaffori and' Wellington,' ' the foiimer achieving, the honours of vie v tory by 3 goals to 1. The Karori forwards exhibited much cleverness and dash, and the game did not lack interest. Aftsr about twelve minutes' play Murphy (Karori) secured and .took the leather- to the.' Wellington twenty-five, where he transferred to M'Killop, the latter enabling Hall to , score. Karori came on again^ .the forwards showing up well, but Loader's attempt at goal was widft. Wellington ventured an attack, but could not elude tihe K«irori x backs. In th© second spell Karon found tHie net again. M'Killop passed to Murphy, whose shot was stopped by Morpeth in, goal, but Loader followed up promptly and suddenly hit in. 2—o.2 — 0. From thie bully the -blacks returned to the attack, 'acrid Henderson • notched the third score. Thert came Wellington's turn. The attack was a quick one. Armstrong carried the ball down, th© field and Eaesed to M'Ewan, whose hit was saved y -the goalkeepei. Hollis then hit in. 3—l. Mir. Cockrell carried the whistle. METROPOLITAN (3) v. GOVERNMENT LIFE (1). Government Life suffered defeat at th© hands of Metropolitan by 3 goals to 1 on the Karori ground. The winners proved, themselves the superior combination, but the irank and file will need more ocience than wae shown on Saturday to win the championship: There is no lack of entlntsaasm, dash, and physical vigour, but iifae judgment was not always fa be relied on. Baker and M'Gregor -outshone their fellows distinctly. On both sides there was too much careless play and not a sufficient respect for the theory of tthe, game'; The first scqre ,was registered by Muldoofi (Metropolitan), w"ho took a' pass nicely and made no mistake in the circle^ Clark sco Ted soon afterwords for Metropolitan, and' just on the call of halftime Caldicobt (Government Life) found the net for his side. 2—l. The advantage alternated in ,tihf second spell without either party achieving any decided . advantage. .The play was scrappy for the most " part. Near the clop© M'Gregor (Metropolitan) passed' to Muldoon, who gained the third score. Mr. •W. J. Hunter a^eferee. JUNIOR At Karori, the home team defeated United by 10 to 1, the- latter playing only eight' men. ' Some of 'the United players were quite new to the game. The winners had excellent combination. Scores were registered by E. A. Lewer LZ), E. Lewer (3), Legg (3), Jones (1), and Neilscm (1), for Karori , and by Clapßon for United. Mr. 0. P. M'Kenzio Was the referee. St. Augustine's and Wesley met at Petone, but only a poor game resulted. The former team had an easy win by 4 goals to 1. Mr. C. W. Austin was referee. Government Life Insurance beat K. Y.M.I. Bby6to 1. White (4), O'Connell (1), and A. Hamilton (1), scored for the winners, and Smith for the losers. i Gregg's and K. Y.M.I. A played a drawn game at Day's Bay, each side scoring one goal. 11. Smythe was 6ucccessful for Greggs, and Emeny for -X.Y.M.I. ' The game was fast and faiily interesting. At Duppa-street, College A had a win over Metropolitan by 5 goals to 2. ••Scorers for College — Griffiths (2), Cleghorn, v Castle, and Delamore. For Metropolitan — Wrigley and Kitching. Mr. W. Francis wa6 referee. " St. Mark's (3) defeated Hutt Valley (2). THIRD CLASS. On No, 4 ground, Pay's Bay, Gregg's (7) defeated Victoria College (5). The scorers for the winders were Fouhy (5) -and Schulenberg (2) and for the losers Pownall (2), Smith, Bun-, and Findlay. The game wan. very scrappy and uninteresting. Kilbirnie Anglican (a now team) defeated Wellington by 1 goal to nil. Watts was the scorer. The winners were unable to shoot accurately or the score must have been greater. LADIES' GAMES. Championship matches under the au* pices of the Ladies' Association will commence next Saturday. During the last few Saturdays teams have had use ful practices, and some interesting matches should be witnessed. Ladies' hockey is steadily making progress in Wellington, and this season should be a very successful one. Eleven senior teams have entered for the competition, these being^ Petone, College Old Girls, St. Augustine's, Ramblers (2), Herewhini, Syrens, and Eata. Only three junior teams will compete, as follow :—: — Girls' College, Petone D.H. School, and College Old Girls. A rose bowJ has been preesnted by Lady Islington for the senior competition, v/hile the juniors will compete for the Junior Cup. • OUTLOOK IN NELSON. [EI TBLEGBAPH— PBESS ASSOCIATION.] NELSON, 27th ApriL Hockey has not y«t commenced this teahon. To-day the Hockey Association arranged a general sports' meeting for the purpose of raising funds towards Minding the Nelson ladies' team to Auckland to defend their title as champions. The prospects for Judjes' hockey this year aio not as good as they might bt-, iu> all the clubs except mio nio t\\ twdiiigly «<uk horn, lack vi" i4av<ni>,

and it. is feared that the girls may not get the necessary competition to maintain their last year s standard of efficiency. However, they do not intend to allow the grass to grow under their feet, and every effort is to be made to assist the girls in their task.