HOCKEY.
When is. a man too old to- play strenuous hockey Y As an example, the Rev. F. H. Gillingham, the famous Essex Qnunty cricketer, may be cited, Lie was born in 1875, says an English whiter. Since the rtecent revival of the old Blaekheath Hockey Club, Gillingham has been playing at full-back for the A team, and against Wallington 11. lie showed quite excellent form and seemed to have- fine' .staying powers. This A team is composed of many old-time players who have come to the assistance of Blaekheath to give the club a- good send-off on its revival.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 6 March 1926, Page 13
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