HOCKEY

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3995, 28 July 1913, Page 3

HOCKEY

WEST EXI> (1) v. CIVIL SERVICE . A (1).

This proved one of the host names of the season. Right from the bullyoff both sides were at it. Huston and Hutton for the Civils took the ball for the opponents’ circle and some clever stick-work ensued, Olsen clearing with a brilliant stroke.- Civils attacked again, and Hawkins centred well, but Olsen again cleared. The Reds took the ball to the opponents’ circle, but McClisky failed to find the net. West End attacked again, but File put the ball to his left wing, who took it up the field and then played with it too much. Wills’ clever stick-work saved West End from several dangerous attacks. With a fine run Hutton had hard luck in not scoring for Civil. Be. ing too eager he overran the ball, and Wills cleared. Half-time no score. In the second half Civ* took the ball into their opponents’ circle, but Howell proved too good for them, and sent it to Miller, who centred well, but Hudson cleverly intercepted and passed to Hutton. A fine passing rush ensued which ended in Frank Auld scoring a fine goal. Civil 1, West End nil. From the bully-off West End livened up, and McClisky almost found the net on several occasions. The Civil backs were taking no chances and put the ball over the line at every opportunity. From a good rush by West End Sim centred and Miller scored, but was penalised for obstructing. From the free hit Civils attacked, but Olsen*, who was playing a brilliant game, cleared well. Sim got the ball and; rushed up the line and centred, and Armstrong scored a fine goal. After this play was fast on both sides, and Civils "were not inclined to find the line so often. At the call of time play was in West End territory. For Civils Hutton and Huston played fine games in the forwards, while Port was a stumbling block in the halves. Farquhar in tho backs hit well, but gave sticks with almost every stroke. Hudson was very conspicuous on the other side, and is a hard man to keep out of the reps. For West End McClisky was tho best man in the forwards. His stopping was very conspicuous, and he was always there when wanted. In the halves Wills and Howell proved too good for the Civil forwards. Olsen played a fine game at full-back, and was ably assisted by Haughie. Mr Sinel refereed; with his usual strictness, but Oman failed to see a good many points. MERCANTILE B (6) v. CIVIL B (2). This game was a very one-sided affair as Civils only had seven men on the field. For the Mercs. Sweet, Fraser and Fyson proved a gbod combination in the forward line, and Stevenson was the host in tho backs. Foi Civils Maher played his usual good name, but had nobody to back lnm up. “ .Messrs Reddell and Benson refereed. '