MEN'S HOCKEY

Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 140, 15 June 1936, Page 4

MEN'S HOCKEY

SENIOR A GAMES

HUIA DEFEATED

RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Senior A. Kurort A 2 Huia 0 University 4 Technical :i -Wcslc.v li Wellington - Kururi Xi ....4.., '1 Hutt - The surprise in the men's senior A hockey championship on Saturday was the defeat of Huia, the leading team, by Karori A. Considerable interest was taken in the match, which was played at Naenae, Karori fielded only ten men, but they succeeded in outmanoeuvring Huia. University gamea a last-minute win over Technical. Hutt and Karori B played a drawn game, j and Wesley decisively beat Wellington.

SENIOR A KARORI A 2, HUIA 0. Main interest was centred in the game between Huia and Karori A a Naenae and keen' disappointment wa: felt when'' Karori fielded only ter men. However, the four forwards at tacked from the start and kept the ball on the move' in the early stage; of the game. A kick in the circle gave Karori a chance but "sticks" spoiled it and play opened up again._ Coopei had a great chance for Huia, bul Moore, the Karori goalkeeper, kicked clear. Another try by the Huia for wards saw the ball pass right across the left-inner being just too late tc turn it in. Karori attacked but did not get a chance and play went the ather way. Both teams slackened pace as the game proceeded. Huia gained a corner but "sticks" let Karori have 1 hit which led to "sticks" again and the same fault spoiled a subsequent corner. At this stage play was uninteresting and the numerous spectators on the side-line be?ani to get impatient. Quick alocking by both sides led to ;he ball glancing out of play fairly frequently and play was consequently slowed down. Just before half-time Huia-made a determined effort to score, but Moore cleared two hard shots in splendid style and Karori went •ight away to the other end but were sent back for a breach in the circle. Another, chance in the Huia circle arought a' free hit for dangerous play, ane of the Karori forwards hitting at i waist-high ball. Karori continued on :he offensive but could not connect and lalf-time came without any score. The exchanges were brisk when the second spell commenced, but neither :ide could claim an advantage. The 3uia forwards kept to the short-pass-ng game, but the Karori front line vas driving hard at times. Wheatley, ■luia's chief goal scorer, got the ball requently. but was closely watched ind had difficulty about getting into iction. "Sticks," off-side play, and obtruction led to frequent free-hits, both ides offending far too often for senior )layers. The game continued fast and wen,- -both • teams taking turns on atack. If anything, Karori had the beter of. the. exchanges. The forward ine was combining well and there was i fair amount of clever stick work. The Karori backs were hard to pass ind the Huia forwards proved over;ager when play came their way. A ush by the Karori forwards gave them i chance, Adams snapping the ball nto the net from a return from the ,'oalkeeper. The Karori forward line :ept up the pressure and from a deermined attack Adams broke through md shot a good goal. The game ended i few minutes .later with the score: Carori 2, Huia 0. Messrs. W. A. Scott and'A. C. Watts vere the umpires. WIN -FOR UNIVERSITY. Two last-minute .goals by University ;ave them the game against Technical >y 4 goals to 3. Leading 3-1 at halfimer« Technical 'failed in the second lalf,:the students' having a complete erritoriaj advantage. The game was villing and fast, but there were top nany breaches of the rules. Kelly ipened Technical's score from a long orner, but the students equalised Hortly after, Shaw netting from a iright forward attack. McDonald dded Technical's second score with J fine' shot, and. from a free hit outide. University's circle- 'Garbett got ossession and found the net, making he score: Technical 3, University 1. • On resumption, University set the iace, and they had Technical boxed .p in their own territory practically hroughout the spell. Their forwards wept down the field, and Shaw scored is' second goal. Technical during the emainder of the game were on the efence, and seldom did they get beond their own twenty-five. Despite his, however, it looked as if they /ould win, for the students were unable to find the net. In the last linute or two the whole position hanged, Hobinson (for University) coring two goals in succession, the econd coming from the bully. Thus, the game ended: University 4, Techical 3. The umpire was Mr. Barton Ginger.

WESLEY 6, WELLINGTON 2. 1 The game between Wesley and Wet lihgton at Naenae did not arouse ■ a great deal of interest, neither side showing to particular advantage, especially in the first half. Wesley's star was in the ascendant in the early stages, Maloney scoring from a corner. Smith scored a few minutes later, arid a fine passing rush enabled Kelly tc# add a third. Then Wellington took a turn and Osborne found the net from a> penalty corner. Ferguson added a second with a short-range shot and half-time came with the score: Wesley 3, Wellington 2. In the second half Wesley took a definite lead, adding three goals to their total. The forward line was combining well and broke through the Wellington defence without much difflr culty. The pressure of the Wesley forwards led to a penalty corner and Kelly put in a good shot to make Wesley's score 4. Mewa, the Wesley Indian forward, was playing on the left wing and did not get many chances at the ball, but the three inside men were combining well and broke through for Maloney and Kelly to net one goal each. The game ended: Wesley 6, Wellington 2.- • Mr. W. Keys was umpire. KARORI B AND HUTT DRAW. After a willing and, at times, bright game, Karori B and Hutt. drew 2-alI at Karori Park. Both teams were inclined .to hard-hitting and bunching, and consequently they failed to make the most of their opportunities. Karori were the first to show up, but they missed several good scoring chances in the initial stages. Play fluctuated to within ten minutes of half-time, when Karori scored two goals in succession. Following a series of aggressive attacks, Phypers found the net, and a moment later Gapes, taking a chance, trickled the ball into the net. Karori's lead acted as. a tonic to Hutt, and in the second spell they, set' a solid pace. The Karori' defence withstood a steady battering for time, ;but finally the Reds manoeuvred.'into position to allow Phillips .to score. In the ensuing play both teams came near to. scoring, but there, \yas an unfortunate lack of finish. . '.Persistent attacks by Hutt. however, resulted in Judd equalising before the whistle blew. ' Both Karori wings played well, but the forward line lacks a man with thrust. • Perrin, as is .generally,- the case, played' a consistently- fine game. Hutt, when they were, not bunching, were , hitting too Hard." "The valuable services of E. : l\lcLe,od. were greatly missed/ A good game was, played by the goalkeeper, 1 and some' of his saves were spectacular. ' Mr. S. B. Browne controlled the game.

, SENIOR B Katori 3, Wesley B 2. Huia B 4, Wellington 1. .University, 2„ Petonc 1. Huia A 3, Hutt 1. Wesley A 1. Technical LOWER GRADES. Junior-Grade. Training College fi, Petonc 0, Hutt 2, Wesley B 1.

Huia 5, Wesley A 3. Karori 5, Wellington 0. University 4, Technical 3. Third Grade. Technical 4, Hutt 2. Huia 2, Petone 1. Karori 13, University C 0. Wesley B 4, University B 0. Wesley A 7, Indians 0. University A 4, Warriors 1. Intermediate Grade. Huia G, Wellington College B 0. Technical A 5, Wellington 1. Technical B 4, Wellington College A3. Wesley, a bye. Fourth Grade. Karori 2, Wellington College A 0. Taubmans 8, Well. College B 0. • Wesley 4, Wellington 0. Technical 1, Hutt 0. Fifth Grade. Huia 6, Technical B 1. Technical A 2, Karori 0. Wellington College 5, Wesley 1. Wellington, a bye.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

SATUEDAY'S GAMES

C.O.G. DEFEAT TOA

Many spirited games were seen in the competitions conducted by the Wellington Women's Hockey Association on Saturday. There were several surprises, and one or two teams showed a much-improved standard of play. The defeat of Swifts by T.O.G. 1 was not exactly unexpected, although the margin in favour of the T.O.G. team was more than had been anticipated by most. The second T.O.G. team also distinguished itself by.defeating Huia, while University were unlucky against Poneke. Hutt United Had little difficulty -in subduing Training College. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Senior A. Hutt United 6, Training College 2. Poneke 4, University 3. C.O.G. 8, Toa 0. T.O.G. (1) 3, Swifts p. T.O.G. (2) 6, Huia 4.

WIN FOR HUTT UNITED. Hutt United defeated Training Col lege by a substantial margin in theii match at Woburn on Saturday. The youthful Training College side showec some improvement, but they were nc match for the experienced United com bination. The game was not of e high standard, the United players miss ing several almost certain chances ir the circle. Mrs. Sundgren drew first blood for United with a swift shot frorr the edge of the circle, the goalie bein§ caught out of position. Mrs. Smith United full-back played a reliable game,- spoiling many Training College attacks. Miss A. Walker scored twice in succession for United, Mrs. Sundgren netting another shortly afterwards. Training College's first goal came, from Miss Corby, who netted Mrs. Sundgren scored two more goals for United in the second half. Miss Corby adding another for Training College, the final score being Hutt United 6, Training College 2. Mr. W: J. Dredge was the referee. PONEKE BEAT UNIVERSITY. University were unlucky in their match against Poneke at Woburn on Saturday, which was won by the latter team by 4 goals to 3. Throughout the first half the students predominated, and their prospects were bright when they had established a 2-0 lead at the interval, but the' Poneke players had more stamina and in the second half outclassed. their opponents. University started off well, carrying play to the Poneke circle, and for some time had the Maori team on the defensive. Several corners for Poneke made things look'dangerous-for University, but they broke away suddenly, Miss Goldsbury scoring; Poneke missed several good chances to score, and University, who were awarded a penalty bully in front of the Poneke goal, were unable to net. Miss K. French, Poneke goalkeeper, gave a sound'display diverting many swift shots. Just before half-time Miss M. Nelligan brought the score up to 2-0 in favour of University. Miss J. Riley, fast Poneke winger, lame to light in the second spell, beating the goalie on two occasions. Mrs. Newton netted . another for Poneke after a penalty bully, and Mrs. Lowry also scored. Miss Goldsbury was successful in adding another for University, making the final score Poneke I, University 3. Mr. W. J. Dredge was the referee.

COLLEGE OLD GIRLS v. TOA. C.O.G. showed their superiority from the initial bully-oil in their match with Toa at Karori Park, and after the first few minutes had elapsed Miss E. McGillhad scored after a good solo effort. • The College Old Girls' lead was increased still further almost immediately afterwards, when Miss Yeatmain netted with a clean hit from just inside the circle. At this juncture some fluctuating play took place with Toa on the defence, but Miss McLennan broke through and scored. Miss Morris netted the fourth goal for G.O.G. Just as half-time sounded, the score was C.O.G. 4, Toa 0.

From the opening of the second spell C.O.G. attacked hard and once more broke through the Toa defence, Miss Morris netting after a brief scramble in the circle. C.O.G. again took the play upfield and Miss Yeatman netted again. Play, quietened down at this period, and Toa appeared to be holding C.O.G. back, but C.O.G. came to the fore again and the final stages of the second spell turned into a repetition of the first when Miss McLennan and Miss Morris scored in quick succession. The final score was: C.O.G. 8, Toa 0. Mr. E. L. Harris was the referee. SWIFTS BEATEN BY T.0.G.1. When T.0.G.l met Swifts at Karori Park on Saturday it was apparent after the first few minutes of play that both teams were evenly matched. Play was very fast and open, neither side gaining much advantage until Miss Brownlie netted after a brief but spirited scramble in the Swifts goalmouth. Half-time sounded without any further score. Swifts, at the start of the second spell, made a determined attack on the T.O.G. defence, but several brilliant saves by the Technical goalkeeper, Miss Pointon, spoilt their movements. T.O.G. then put Swifts on the defence, which was beaten by Miss R. Thomas, who netted after some fast open play. Technical Old Girls wasted no time in attacking again and they again broke through the Swifts' defence, Miss J. Mack making no mistake with a clean shot. Swifts attacked hard and made a determined effort to open their account, but their efforts were of no avail and the game ended: Technical Old Girls 3, Swifts 0. Mr. E. L. Harris was the referee. HUIA v. T.O.G. 11. The match between Huia and T.O.G. 11, which was played at Kilbirnie Park on Saturday, was very even. Bpth teams gave good displays of itick work, and fast passing movements ■vere the order of the day. T.O.G.'s >vin was due mainly to the fact that -heir passing was more certain and not so hurried, and to their fast wingers and centre-forward. Miss N. Hogan, left wing, scored two goals, while Misses R. Howlett, G. Horne, and S. Jackson scored one each for T.O.G. The other goal was due to good play by Miss Hogan when she bustled the Huia goalie, who let the bail go into (lie net o/T herself. The entire T.O.G. team played as one unit., and was very pleasing to watch. I I-luia's four goals were got by Miss 13. Glover (two) and Misses Wind and Watson one each. The Huia team i-'liiyed very well, often getting T.O.G, j

into difficulties from which they found it very hard to escape. The final score was: T.O.G. (2) 6 Huia 'i.

LOWER GRADES. Senior B. T.O.G. 2, Wesley 1. • Hutt 3, St. Joseph's 1. Wenerei 2, Hospital 0. Upper Hutt 5, Poneke 0. Junior. Huia 3, Toa 0. Karoi'i 1, Hutt 1. T.O.G. 0, Technical 0. Karori West 2, C.O.G. 0. Swifts 3, University 0. Intermediate. Petone Technical 5, T.O.G. 0. Technical 5, Hutt 0. Y.W.C.A.. a bye. Petone T.O.G. 6', Upper Hu(t 0. Thirds. Petone Technical 1, Huia 0. Technical, a bye. Wesley 1, St. Joseph's 0. C.O.G, 4, T.O.G. 0.