LADIES’ HOCKEY.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 August 1930, Page 7

LADIES’ HOCKEY.

EXCITING GAME IN ROSE BOWL COMPETITION. i. • V J . j JLEVIN 3 v. MANA&ATJ 2. .•I** The semi-final in the ‘ 1 knock-out ’ 1 competition for the Rose Bowl, which is being contested by ladies’ hockey teams in the Horowhenua-Otaki district, took place on the Park Domain, Levin, on Saturday, when Levin defeated Manakau, the leading team in the ohainpionship, by three goals to two. There was a good attendance of spectators, who became very enthusiastic as the match progressed' and fast and clever play was witnessed. They were particularly thrilled in the second half, as Manakau were fully extended,'the home team having obtained their three goals in the first spell, after which they put up a great defence. Excellent weather prevailed, and the ground was in nice condition. The winners now have ' to meet Raukawa in the final. From the bully Manakau took play downfield, but a free hit was given Levin for obstruction. From the hit Levin carried piny to midfield, neither aide having, the advantage juntil Levin worked play to the Manakau goal, where the ball was hit behind. From the 25 Manakau carried play to the opposite end, and from a scramble in front of the goal, Miss Gardiner shot, " but missed. From the bully the game was still, in Levin territroy until Miss E. Houlihan took the, ball down the wing and, from a melee in front of the goal, Miss' June Hobson scored the first goal. Levin 1, Manakau 0. Manakau attacked, but hit behind. Prom the bully Levin carried play to Manakau territory, but the visitors carried it back again- However Miss Lord secured the and,,' beating several players, took it to goal, where Manakau hit behind. A corner hit to Levin proved fruitless, and a free hit fo Manakau relieved the pressure and the visitors took the play to Levin’s goal, but the ball was hit behind. From the 25, Manakau still kept pressing, but Levin cleared and carried play to the other end of the field, but Miss Gardiner secured and carried the play back again. Levin forwards were playing'splendidly and transferred operations to Manakau’s circle, where Miss June Hobson notched her second goal, with a very neat shot, making the score: Levin 2, Manakau 0. ‘ Levin kept up their advantage and had the Manakau . backs bustled, but s. free hit gave them relief. Levin took play back again, but hit too hard, the ball going behind. Manakau attacked from the bully. Miss Lord secured and play went back to the Mana.kau goal, but the shot was hit behind. Play hovered around midfield for a abort time, but the visitors secured and -carried, play to the homo goal. The ILevifi'backs proved equal to the' occasion and passed the ball to Miss M. Xord, who, with a beautiful solo run megrly the whole length of the field, beat the opposing backs, and scored .Levin’s third goal. Levin 3, Manakau •0. ’ , Levin took up the offensive again, but off-side gave Manakau relief. Back came Levin, and they were pressing bard when half-time sounded, with the scores: Levin 3, Manakau 0. In this ispell Levin were playing '■ splendidly, backs and forwards excelling themselves .and'holding the advantage throughout 7the spell. Manakau were not playing their usual game; their opponents’ play bustled them and they were not allowed to settle down. The Levin halves were feeding their forwards splendidly, and the latter were making the most of it. In the second spell Manakau shifted Miss R. Hawea up from full-back to ;forward, where she and Miss Gardiner well. .Prom the bully-off Manakau immediately took up the attack and, settling down, soon got into their stride. They took play to the Xevin goal, but the shot missed. Mana- ( kau pressed again but missed a shot l at goal. From , the bully, Rita Hawea carried play to the Levin circle, where £3he scored Manakau’s first goal. Levin 3, Manakau 1. Manakau worked to the Levin goal, -an dhad . Levin defending strenuously At ttyis stage, and the Manakau winger centred the ball. Miss O. George scoring. This player was off-side when she ; .scored, but the fact escaped the referee. Levin gained the advantage from the bully-off and carried play to the Manakau goal. The visitors returned ' downfield, but off-side gave Levin relief, Play was very fast, the ball travelling up and down the field at a great Trate. Levin forwards carried the ball .-to their opponents’ goal, where Miss lE. Houlihan had a shot at goal, but rmissed. Manakau kept up the attack, -and a free bit against Levin, gave the visitors an excellent chance of equalising, but sticks afforded Levin relief and they carried play to the other tend of the field. Off-side, however, spoilt their chance. Levin assumed the upper hand and were pressing Manakau very hard' when a shot at .goal missed. . From bully Levin attacked again, .and Manakau hit behind to save. The •corner hit was fruitless and Manakau •carried play to Levin’s goal. From a .scramble in front, Manakau shot, but Miss K. Coles saved brilliantly, what looked a certain goal. From the bully-off Miss Y. Hender- , ;son sent her forwards away and they •carried play .to Manakau’s goal, but “the goalie saved and the visiting forwards immediately transferred into Levin’s territory. As time was drawing mear, the excitement was intense, the game providing plenty of thrills for the spectators. Manakau were trying very hard to equalise, but the defence lose to the occasion, and time was called with Manakau pressing. Thus

-endod one of the most exciting games -of hockey ever flayed on the Domain. Mr Kilminster and, Mr Parker controlled the game. In' the second half Manakau were a -different team and from the bully set out with a will to;, overtake Levin's lead. The Levin halves and backs were 3jiven a strenuous time, but proved equal to the occasion. Later in the spell the home team gained the upper liand, but over-keenness spoilt several .good chances in favourable positions, and the opposition beaten. It, is difficult t# single out any par-

ticular player, as all performed splendidly; but Miss Lord, on the day’s play, was a thorn in Manakau’s side, and is worthy of special mention. Miss the Manakau centre forward, was a tower of strength to her side, and she and Miss E. Hawea were a very dangerous pair to the Levin players. The-home team entertained the Manakau girls to afternoon tea.