HOCKEY

Evening Star, Issue 19551, 9 May 1927, Page 10

HOCKEY

MEN’S GAMES CITY V. TECHNICAL OLD BOYS. This match w* played on the Oval No 1 ground, which was in good condition. The game in the first half was rather scraggy, but more combined play was .in evidence during the second spell. Taken all through, it was fairly even, but City through lack of combined play lost several opportunities. Technical attacked from the initial bully, but Les Ireland saved, and City attacked, and S. Gory saved with a lofty hit to side line. Then Johnston carried play to City’s twenty-five, but Ireland saved, and- sent his forwards away, but Munro was safe. Mayston then attacked on behalf of the Blacks, but E. Jory saved, and sent Hinton awav, who carried on to the Black circle, where Les Ireland relieved. The Purples came again, and were awarded a corner, from which Johnston went very near to scoring. Johnston again attacked, but only a twenty-five resulted, from which City attacked but too hard hitting spoilt the effort. Technical came again, and were attacking determinedly until a knock-on spoilt the chance. At this stage Technical wore having the better of the, play, but could not score. City attacked, and Petherick relieved with a lofty hit from which a “ corner ’’ resulted, which Ireland cleared to the side line. The Purples were not to be denied, and Hinton, after making a very determined effort, which included the breaking of Mayston’s stick, was successful in opening tlie score on behalf of tho Purples. Technical Old Boys 1, Technical again attacked from the bully, but Penny relieved, and Maystou carried play to the Technical circle, but the defence was sound. Tho Technical forwards then transferred play into tho City territory, but only a twenty-five resulted. G. Silver then attacked on behalf of the Purples, and a corner resulted, which City only partly cleared, and Hinton took the hall into the circle and transferred to Johnston, who made no mistake in registering Tochnical’s second goal. Technical Old Boys 2, City 0. • City attacked from the bully, but Munro relieved. Tlie Blacks were awarded a tree hit and “shot, but G. Jorv cleared to side lino. The Silver brothers than attacked on behalf of tho Purples, and Johnston missed what looked like a sure goal tlirough falling, but Hinton came, again, and registered Technical’s third. Technical Old Boys 3, City 0. . . . D. Woodfield now earned play to the Technical circle, but was unsupported, and S. Jory cleared. Woodfield came again, and beat tho goalkeeper, biio the ball struck tho upright, and Dray cleared and sent his forwards away, who carried play to tho City circle, where Johnston sent in a good shot ana scored. Technical Old Boys 4, City 0. City attacked from tho bully, but Munro sent Churchill away, and a corner resulted which City'cleared, and took a turn in attack, which S. Jorv repulsed, and half-time was called with the score:—Technical Old Boys 4, City City attacked from tho bully, but Petherick relieved. City came again, and Mayston made no mistake. Technical Oid Boys 4, City 1. Technical attacked from the bully, but Len Ireland relieved, and City attacked. Woodfield shot, but S. Jory cleared, but City were not to bo denied, and Mayston made no mistake with a shot from a difficult angle. Techncical Old Bovs 4, City 2. The Purples attacked from the bully, hut an infringement spoilt the chance. L. Silver came again, but Penny cleared, and L. Silver, following m fast, just missed. City attacked, and Mayston missed with his shot. Technical then attacked, but off-side play spoilt the effort. The Blacks, per medium of D. Woodfield, made a very determined attack, but S. Jory relieved and sent his forwards away. The Ireland brothers cleared, and Woodfield again attacked, but only a “twenty-five” resulted. The Technical again attacked, but once again offside nullified their effort. Another attack on Citv’s goal was spoilt by over-eagerness. Then City came away, but Munro relieved, and sent L. Silver away, and Johnson shot, but his effort went wide. L. Silver came again, but onlv a “twenty-five” re-

suited. At this stage play became very last, and a stoppage occurred through an injury to a City player. City attacked from the bully, but Mayston overran the ball, and a u twenty-five ” resulted. Technical attacked from the bully, but tho City defence was sound, and the Technical could not register, although two shots struck the uprights. Then tiro Blacks came away, and attacked strongly until Munro cleared and sept his forwards away and’L. Silver registered. Technical Old Boys 5, City 2. City attacked from the bully, but Twosc cleared. City came again and gained a corner, which Munro cleared. City again attacked, but E-. Jory cleared. The Blacks were not to bo denied, and came again, but the Purple defence proved equal to the occasion. Technical now attacked, and Len Ireland sent them back. Tho Purples came again, and Johnston ' shot and Hinton, following m, finished off tho effort, making tho score: — Technical Old Boys d City 2 Time was called shortly afterwards. Messrs J. Starr and E. H. Calder ably controlled tho game. ALBANY V. ’VARSITY A. This match was played on Oval No. 3, and resulted in a win for University by 7 goals to 2. tip and down play onsued for the first few minutes, ’Varsity having the advantage resulting Irora the bunching of Albany halves. From a strong forward rush Brown netted Albany’s first goal from a nice piece of following m. This reverse stung ’Varsity, and they kept up a persistent attack, which resulted in Wilson scoring. Very even play followed, both sides attacking _ m. turn, Twose, in goal, repeatedly saving well for Albany. ’Varsity kept up the pressure, and Edson goalcd, alter Twosc had saved his first shot. Albany came with a rush, and as a result of good combined play Baxter found the not. Half-time was called with the score 2 all. Albany attacked from the bully, but ’Varsity were'soon back into Albany s territory, «x corner resulting, bub Albany cleared. Baxter (Albany) was responsible for a good 1 piece of play, but it failed through lack of support. ’Varsity were keeping play in Albany territory, and several of Kdson’s shots went astray. They kept up tho pressure, and M‘Mickle found the net. A determined attack by_’Varsity resulted in a corner, from which Edson goaled. Albany took a turn at attack, _ but ’Varsity were soon back, and M'Mickle found the net. . Albany took play into ’Varsity territory, but Baxter was too slow in shooting at the open goal, and the best chance of the day was lost. \ arsity again attacked, and Edson took tho ball right through to score their sixth goal. The performance was repeated almost immediately by M'Mickle. ’Varsity were attacking when time was called, "with the scores ’Varsity 7 Albany ’ - Messrs Cuming and Chapman were the referees. TRAINING COLLEGE V. UNIVERSITY B. This game resulted in a draw, the scores being 2 all. Anderson scored both goals for Training College, while Fleet and Soimess were the scorers tor the University side. Training College led until near the close of the game, jvhen Fleet evened up with a good one.

JUNIORS. Technical Old Boys B 8, University D 4. Albany Old Boys B 6, University 0 1. G GRADE. High School A 10, Albany Old Boys CO. NOTES ON FIRST DAY'S PLAY [By Circle.] The surprise of the opening day was the substantial defeat of University A by Technical Old Boys. Undoubtedly tho Blues were below the standard shown by them over many years, but the Old Boys were right after it from the start. Good luck to them. They have the speed, youth, and fitness to make a very fine team if only they would practice a less selfish style. By that I mean revert to finer tactics; short, nippy pass, accurate placing, and no bullocking. It is far easier to play the game by clever passing and deterious wrist work than by “banging the wood Jn ” and sending the leather about without precision. _ Hinton appears to have improved in style and tactics. Johnson was as last and keen as ever. Jcny is the promise of a very fine half before this season closes. He plays a heady and accurate game. Edson was the outstanding feature of a team whose defence was not equal to the tireless efforts of a keen set of forwards. . Fleet was the strong point of a comparatively weak, and in the sense of skilful hockey, uneducated team, but his efforts were neutralised by some splendid passing work by City forwards. , , , Albany and Training ollege, the two new contestnnis for senior grade honors this season, met on No. 3 ground. Tho former won comfortably by 6-0. Both teams require coaching in the finer points of the game. Although Albany won substantially, there was nothing really skilful in their style or tactics. All, of course, are young whom experience will develop. There is some very good material in this team. Almost tho same remarks apply to Training College, whom it gives us special pleasure to see entering senior ranks. There appears to be plenty of enthusiasm behind this club, who entered second grade last season and second and senior this year. May they long .continue to develop. I am pleased to see tho keenness and vest which govern the wearers of tho Red and Black. Albany has the support of keen vice-presidents, too, and an able coach—Mr Dey—who is, by the way, father of two members of tlie club, lleniiick skippers the club and senior eleven. He wanders from his position too much. Tho half-back, Russell, a, third grade player last season, though diminutive, is a great sticker. Simpson and Kilpatrick crowd each other a Generally speaking, the form of the teams all round this season does not impress one greatly; but, of course, it is rather early yot to judge tho standard of play.

LADIES’ GAMES

’VARSITY V. OLD GIRLS’ HIGH. This match’ was played: on Logan Park, which is the finest hockey ground in Dunedin to-day. The first spell was very oven, ’Varsity leading by 2 to 0 at half-time. ’Varsity played with most vim in the second spell and added seven goals. Old Girls put up a plucky fight against their more experienced opponents. Final: ’Varsity A 9, Old Girls 1. Mr L. Fogo was the referee. MOMONA V. ’VARSITY. This match proved a run-away victory for Momona, who are _ a much stronger team this year. ’Varsity failed to take advantage of opportunities. _ Miss Purvis was the outstanding player for Momona. Final: Momona, 11; ’Varsity B, 3. Mr R. S. Wallace wa stho referee, TRAINING COLLEGE V. TECHNICAL OLD GIRLS. Oval No. 3 was in good condition for this very interesting game. College were playing good hockey, and combined play by the forward line was finished oft in fine stylo. Technical were playing a really good game, and although in front of College goal on many occasions were unlucky not to score. College forwards came again soon after half-time, and were rewarded. Tech, made determined efforts, and good forward play resulted in a hot shot finding the net. Final; College 2, Tech. Old Girls 1. Mr Purvis was an efficient referee. OTAGO V. TRIANGLE Otago attacked from the initial bully and fumbling by the Triangle backs enabled Otago to score. Up and down play, which was very even, ensued, and Otago forwards got away, being again successful. Triangle hacks were not up to form, and their forwards were kept busy by the Otago half line. The second spell was a grim struggle, and bard play resulted in Otago penetrating on three occasions. Near the end,Miss Maokio bad to go off with an injured face, and Triangle were rewarded by a shot rolling into the net after hard plav in Otago’s circle. Final: Otago 5. Triangle 1. Sir I). Miller controlled the game.

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