HOCKEY.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 1 July 1933, Page 8

HOCKEY.

OTAKI DEFEAT TE H.ORO. Te Horo, minus leading players, met Otaki on the local domain on Wednesday, when the latter had an easy victory, s—o.5 —0. Play was not of a sparkling nature, the heavy ground interfering with the flight of the ball. A mud-pool under one crossbar proved a trap for the goalie, who had several, spills to the amusement of spectatorsOtaki exhibited good combination,, while Te Horo put in good solo several of tflie girls displaying fine judgment. Messrs McLean and Lima, were the referees. NORDEN CUP. HOROWHENUA v. TAJBANAKI. \ : This match, which is to eventuate at Hawera on Wednesday next for the* Norden Cup, should provide thrills.. Taranaki possesses players with great reputations, several having represented the province against the famous Indianteam, or in matches in Australia. By accounts .several appear to be bordering on the "old-age" limit while Horowhenua is composed of pls.yers> who are much younger, but who lack, the experience of the opposition. However, if the chosen c.oven take thefield a good contest should result. ' Theteam will leave for the north on Tuesday evening. The ground is describedas "without doubt the best in New Zealand, fast, and as smooth as a bil-liard-table. '' The following further particularshave been received by the secretary. Mr. H. Witchell, who, unfortunately, will be unable to accompany the team: —

"The Taranaki reps are a fast lot, most of the team have played in big hockey, and I am pleased to juy use the short passing. The forward- arefast and good shooters, the halves area solid lot, while the full baells areexcellent, and the goal-keeper the best we have got. "Betts, at left wing, has played* for N.Z., also against the Indian army team and in Nofdon cup matches for the laFt few years.

"G. Surgenor: Inside left is thebest inside left we have had for years,, quick and a wonderful shot; has played in Nordon cup matches for the last four years. "Rev. Watson: Centre-forward is the"daddy" of the lot, a wonderful shot and a wonderful position player; has played for the N.Z. University team, has represented Otago, played against the Indian army team, and "has played in Nordon cup matches for the last four years. "R. Irwin: Inside right is the fastest man in the team, a good shot and goes all the way; has played against the Indian team, also the Australian team and has played in Nordon cup matches for the last eight years. , E. Fleet: Eight wing, a new player to Hawera, this is his first game for the Taranaki reps. Is very fast andcentres well.

"R. Duncan: Left half. 1= verysafe, places well and hard to pass, has played for Taranaki for the last four years in Nordon cup matches. "L. Page: Centre half. Th,> best centre Taranaki has produced for the past ten years. Played against theIndian team, also Australia, and has represented Taranaki for the past ten years.

"V. Betts: Right half. An excellent half, has represented Taranaki for the past four years.

"M. Thompson: A wonderful full back, quick and a strong hitter, has playei against the Indian team, also Australia, and has represented Taranak; f.-.T tlir lust sMfht years.

"B. Ryan: Right full back. Is very ,' safe and a wonderful strong litter; represented Taranaki for the last three years. "D. Bennett: Goalje. Is very sound,, kicks -well, and a very heady player,, played agains'; the Indian team also Australia, and has represented Taranaki for the last eight years. The Rev. J. A. Ryburn will be Taranaki's referee while Mr. A. W. La Brun, of Wanganui, will referet for Horowhenua.