HOCKEY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2142, 26 July 1907, Page 2

HOCKEY.

YESTKItL)A Y’S YTATCHES.

Tito hookey matches wore continued at Victoria Domain yostorday afternoon in beautiful woatlior and a good croud gathered to watch the play, which was of a very interesting nil ure. The match, Ladies versus (ieiitleineii, was won by flic former, wlio showed great form and had heir opponents penned on their line lie greater part of the game. The nen’s name,:, were very fast, the ■ tnjnriiy of the players being in tlio lest of condition and lasting a hard game well. On No. 1 ground City triumphed over West find by 3 goals to ‘2, and. on No. 2 ground To Ran were vanquished by Kai Kalin by <1 goals to 3. WEST UNO v. CITY. Punctually at 3 o'clock tTio abovr teams took the field. West End winiiing the toss. From the bully-oil Grinlinton secured, and dribbling well took the hail into West End’s quarters where Olsen saved by a timely drive to (he boundary. Armstrong centred nicely and City looked like scoring, Johnston bringing relief with a powerful drive. “Sailor" Roderick carried play into City territory and sent the hall neatly to Hooper, who took it along at a last rite and then centred it. I'ftr some close play in the City _ circle Doyle succeeded in clearing his line hv a fine piece of play, wbii h trailIV rod the ball beyond the dan-.ur acme. City began to force the pace, and Armstrong rushed the hall up to the West End line where he centred with a fine drive. Grinlinton, who was in a good position, had no trouble in shooting a goal. Shortly afterwards City made another raid on the. West End stronghold and 'Wilson was instrumental in finding the net. Despite the strong defence of the West End rearguard City again invaded their territory and this time Davy sent tlio sphere, with unerring accuracy, between the uprights. No I further - score occurred in the first spell. ’ , Upon resuming, AVest End rallied and presented a stronger d.etence than in the first half. Toward the r.loso of the game they had City penned in their 25 and from a good rush MeLnehlan scored a goal. Keeper and Roderick carried the hall into City’s circle and Olsen, with a powerful drive added another goal to the seoro. Time was then called and the City team left the field victors by 3 goals to 2. For the winners Armstrong gave a fine exhibition gf hockey, his all round play being a treat to witness. Wilson, Do vie and Friar also put m some brilliant work. For the losers Hooper, McLachlan and Olsen were flic pick. Mr. Laurenson controlled tho game in an efficient manlier giving entire satisfaction. KIA KARA v. TE IIAU. This game proved a very hard conLo/.p and was marked by the number of sticks that were broken, some of oho players hitting out with great freedom. The To Rau players were eager for victorv, and the play was in Kia Kalla’s territory tlio greater part of the game. Hansen had the oe-.t of the bully-oif, and passed to Witty who drove, the ball well up the field. Edwards stopped well, and ,-ent tlio sphere out at centre. Mutu, playing with a lot of dash, made a determined attack on tho white’s (Kia Kaha) goal, but Garrett proved equal to tlio occasion, sending the bah well out of danger with a line drive. Bright next came into prominence, and getting the ball imo tho circle lio sent it flying into the noi. ; scoring first blood. Hamilton, at tits point, received a knock on the head and was forced to retire. Te i’au’s vanguard, by a fine passing rush, worked the ball into the Kia Kaha circle, and after some scrimmaging Mutu landed a fine goal, bringing the scores oven. Kia Kaha were not to be denied, however, and Brif.dit again came to tho fore, notching his second goal. Half-time w/.s then called, with Kia Kaha ono goal to the good. To Ran, at the commencement of the second spell, began forcing the pace, and racing the ball, into the white’s circle Bushnell drove the ball cleanly between the posts. Coming again to the attack the Te Ran vanguard carried the play into tlieir opponents’ circle, enabling Wi _ Friday to shoot a pretty goal. This score -rave Te Rau the lead, and Kia Kaha ha 1 to look to their laurels. Some ver;. fast play ensued, the speedy vanguard of the Kia Kaha team putting ill some very vigorous work, the T- Rau team also making strenuous efforts to secure a victory. From a forward rush the whites worked the ball into Te Rail’s country, where Bright was again in evidence, scoring his third goal amidst applause. Kia Kaha continued the attack, and Pollock scored another goal, which gave Kia Kaha the victory. For tho winners Garrett. Miller, Hansen, and Bright were the most conspicuous, while Mutu, Pine, Brown, and Edwards shone out for the losers. Mr. E. H. Pavitt contrclled the game in his usual efficient manner.

LADIES v. GENTLEMEN. At. 2 o’clock the Gisborne ladies’ team played a team of 7 gentlemen and succeeded in defeating them by 3 goals to 1. Miss Ivy Goffe, who is always handy when there are goals to be struck, was responsible for the 3 goals scored by the ladies. Grant landed a goal for the gentlemen. The ladies showed some very good form and thoroughly deserved their win, which was a popular one. Miss Sawyer in the responsible position of goalkeeper gave, a very good display, getting her side out of tight corners on more than one occasion. Misses D. Osborne and K. Skcrratt acquitted themselves very creditably as full backs and were mainly responsible for the small score put up by the gentlemen. The Misses Golfe 12). Reynolds and Matthews played fine games. The gentlemen all played well. Mr. Pavitt had charge, of the whistle and gave every satisfaction.

Press Association. WANGANUI, July 25 A hockey match. Wanganui

Nelson, was played at Cook’s Gardens this afternoon. "Wanganui had the best of the game in the first spell scoring four points to nil. The second spell was more even. Nelson scoring, two goals while Wanganui added three, the game thus ending in a win for the local team by 7 to 2.