HOCKEY

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 18 June 1928, Page 3

HOCKEY

LADIES’ HOCKEY. HIGH SCHOOL v. OTAKEHO

Haiwcm Tech. A journeyed to Otakeho to meet the latter on itheir own ground, which was very heavy, but did not prevent a good game of hockey being played. School soon showed their superiority and wore continually in the .home team’s circle, where from some good work Miss J. Allen opened the scoring with a beautiful shot. From the onsning bully Otakeho tried hand to equalise, but found the School defence equal to. the occasion. School were not long denied the opportunity of another concentrated attack in to the homo team’s -territory and by fast following up and good passing rushes School reached the circle to be- rewarded with another score from the stick of Miss J. Alien. Otakeho supporters were doing their utmost to cheer on their players and this put School on their mettle. Once again they, with some nice passing rushes, found their way into the circle, to be rewarded with a goal by the help of Miss B. Stevens. Half-.time was soon sounded with Technical School in the lead by three goals to nil.

On the resumption of play the home team anadc several assaults on the Haiwera goal, but by good defensive play School kept itheir line intact. Miss Mcßae was playing a fine game for the home team and, well supported by her forwards, tried hard to score, but by faulty work in the circle and poor shooting was 1 denied an opportunity. Play travelled l .-up and down the field, each tea.TjL striving hard, but School’s condition told the tale. They were repeatedly in Otakeho’s circle in the concluding stages of the game. In a melee in the circle a goal was scored off the home team’s full-back. Soon after time was called, with School the victors by 4 goals to nil. For the winners no player could be singled out for special praise •unless' it was Miss Clement, who played a masterly game at full-back. For the losers Misses Mcßae, Edwards, Surgenor,Julian and l L. Putt played well. The game was controlled by Messrs C. Davies and E. Fryer. After the game the players were entertained to afternoon tea jut the hall, where 'speeches were made by the captains of both teams, Misses J. Allen and Mcßae. Cheers were called for each team and also the referees. Mr Fryer responded on behalf of the referees and lectured the teams about some . prevailing faults; His remarks were much appreciated by the Otakeho team.

PHIAM A 2 v. RAMBLERS 1. The Ramblers played Pihama at Pihama on Wednesday. Owing to the roughness of the ground Pihama dad not play as well_ as usual. The gamewas oven and fast, play going from one end oif the field to the other. Pih'ama secured the first goal and. just after half-time scored again. Ramblers tried! rul'd tried again to- score, but wore unsucecosful until just a. few minutes before time Miss Burn, after a hard tussle, (Shot Rambler's goal.

IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND MATCHES OFF. (By Telegraph— Press Association.) AUCKLAND, June 16. All hockey matches were abandoned on account of bad weather. WELLINGTON. .Senior A. Hutt 0 v. Karon. 5. Y.M.C.A. 2 v. Wesley 1. Wellington 2 v. University 2. -Senior B. Training College 4 v. Wesley 3. Karori 1 v. Hutt 5. Y.M.C.A. 2 v. Petono 2. University 2 v. Huia I.