NOTES ON THE VISITORS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 28 May 1935, Page 6

NOTES ON THE VISITORS.

Mr. Beliram Doctor, who has been largely instrumental in organising this tour, is in charge of the contingent. He has been the Hon. Secretary of the Indian Hockey Federation since 1932 and was the prime mover in establishing the Bombay Provincial Hockey Association. A first class hockey umpire and one who is interested in almost every kind of sport. Although keen on hockey he prefers polo and understands the game. In his young days quite a fair hockey player but good as a cricketer. Takes a very keen interest in flying and is one of those responsible for the advancement of aviation in Bombay.

Mr. P. Gupta, is one of the officials of the Indian Team. He has been a Council member of the Indian Hockey Federation since 1931 as Bengal ’s representative. He was the Hon. Secretary of the Indian Hockey Federation in 1931-32. He has been on the council of the Bengal Hockey Association since 1924 and the. President of the Calcutta Hockey Umpire’s Association for the last two years. He has traveller through the United States and Europe as the non-playing captair. of the Indian Olympic Hockey Team in 1932, He was an official umpire at the Xth Olympic ganffis. He has been on the council of the Indian Football Association since 1925. Was the joint secretary of the I.F.A. in 1930, was the president of the Calcutta Referees’ Association (Football) last year, and he is the only Indian who has refereed the I.F.A. Shield Final (which he did on two occasions). Mr. Gupta has been a member of the committee of the Cricket Association of Bengal and Asmara since 1931. Toured Java as manager of the Indian Football team in 1924 , and 1926 and Ceylon in 1933. A graduate of the Calcutta University and a journalist by profession. Mr Dhyan Chand (Captain, Army Forward). Is better known as the hockey wizard or the human eel. Born at Allahabad in 1908. It is an acknowledged fact that the world has never seen a better player. Having most wonderful stick work and timing, he seems to be just doing the work with a mere flick of the wrist. Cool and collected,, moves about on the field as if nothing happens even in the most trying conditions. Commenced hockey when only 14 and has played and won trophies for tho- Army and Jhansi Heroes in almost .every part of India. He represented India in 192 S and in 1932 at the Olympic Games which 'brought for India great laurels noth on and off tho field. New Zealanders will remember .seeing him in action as a centre forward when with the Indian Army team in 1926. , In almost every tour he can count his tally of goals to

amount to over 100. Although a most perfect master of the game yet an extremely modest and shy person. One of those who never wants to blow his own trumpet. Mr. M. N. Masud (Vice-Captain, Manavadar, half-back). Born in .1008. Started olaying hockey at the age of 15. Captained the School and College teams and, also the University at Delhi. Captain of the Manavadar State Hockey team for the last four years. During his captaincy this team has won nearly all the big tournaments in India. Can piny in any position in hal* 3 line. Ho is a graduate of the Delhi University, and private secretary to the Nawab of Manavadar. Mr. T. J. Blake (Sindh, 'goal-keeper), tary School, Lovedala. Played for 'St. Patrick’s, Karachi. Represented the all-India Telegraph in the Beighton Cup in 1034. Is employed in the Government Telegraph at Karachi. His brother B. T. Blake is ranked fifth in the 011-India tennis list’. Mr. N. Mukerji (Bengal, goal-keep-er). Aged 23. A member of the Manavadar team for the last five years. A promising full-back with great prospects for the Indian Olympic team next year. Represented India against Afghanistan in the Western Asiatic Game in 1934. An equally brilliant full-back at football, and toured South Africa with the Indian, Association football team. Mr. Mian Rashid Ahmad (Punjab, back). Born 1914. Educated at Government High School and 1) oreman Christian College, Lahore. Student nreparing himself for the - Degree in Science at tue University of the Punjab. Started playing hockey at the age of 12. Played for his College from 1930 to 1934, being captain l.st year ana played fir the Punjab University in 1932-33. Represented Punjab against Afghan team at Kabul in 1934. Mr. E. Nestor (Bengal, half-back). Age 26. A • member of the Diocesan Boys’ School hockey and football teams in 1926. Was a member of St. John’s College football and hockey teams, 1927-30, and was captain of football, hockey and tennis teams in successive years. Joined the Calcutta Rangers’ Club in 1931 and has been a member of the hockey team since then and was elected captain for the .seasons 1933-34. In 1933 the club won the local hockey league and the Beighton Cup. Mr. Mohammad Naeem (Punjab, half-back). Started hockey in 1925. Played for the Madras Indians against the Indian Olympic team in 1932, and has regularly represented Madras in its matches. Usually plays centrehalf, but can play wing half. Played for India at cricket in the second test match against the M.C.C. at Calcutta in 1934. A fine medium-paced bowler and an all round batsman. Age 26. Mr. Rup Singh (Gowalior, forward). Brother of the famous Dhyan Chand, was born at Jubbulpore in 1910. Commenced hockey at the Government College at Jahansi in 1924. Plays for the Jahansi Heroes and has helped them materially in winning amongst other trophies the following: Gowalior Gold Cup in 1928, Northern India Shampionship in 1929, 1930 and 1931, Kurwai Cup in 1931 and 1932, Beighton Cup in 1933, and Laxmibilas Cup in 1933 and 1934. Represented United Provinces in the trial games in 1932, Played for India at the Olympic Games in 1932, and the Western Asiatic Games in 1934. It is debateable which of the two brothers plays better hockey, but those who are in the know do not hesitate to give the bun to the famous wizard (Dhyan Chand). Nevertheless, to see the two brothers combining is to sp the very highest class of hockey. The two brothers are just marvellous! Mr. Harbail Singh (Punjab, forward). Age 26. An all round sportsman. Captained Khalsa College Hockey Club and now a lecturer in the same bollege. Has played first class hockey in and outside Punjab, Was a member of the Punjab team v hicll visited Afghanistan last summer. Has a good knowledge of physical training. Mr. P. Das (Bengal, forward). Born at Allahabad. Joined Mohan Baghan Club, present Calcutta League champions, in 1930. This year he captained them. Played for the Calcutta University against the Punjab University for three years and also played for the Indians against the Europeans in 1933 at Calcutta. Student of the Presidency College, Calcutta. He is a science graduate of the Calcutta University, now preparing for Master’s Degree in • Science. Mr L. A. Davidson (Bengal, for ward). Age 26. Educated at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong. P.ayed hockey for St, Joseph College, Calcutta, 1927 and 193 b in the later year he captained the team. Joined Calcutta Rangers Club in 1931 and is still a member. This team w r on the League Championship in Calcutta and also a Beighton Cup. Represented Bengal in the 1932 Olympic trials. A clever in side right forward. Mr. .Shahabuddin (Manavadar, right wing forward). Age 26. Started playing hockey at the age of 12 and by now has played in almost all the big tournaments in India. Represented LiPa against Afghanistan in the Western Asiatic Game m 1934. Is well up io Olympic Games standard and is considered to be the best outside .-’.gat ,'n India. Mr P. P. Fernandes (Sind, lof: wing forward). Born at Karachi and educated at St. Patrick’s School. The baby of the team, just 20 years old. Came into prominence in the Sind Inter-Communal Haekey Tournament at Karachi. A very promising outside ieit. Assisted St. Patrick’s, one

of the best hockey teams in India* Aga Khan Tournament, Bombay. Ag i.)d cricketer. Mr. F. C. Wells (United Provinces,, forward). Born .1902. Played,'hockey for the army from the age of IjL being centre forward of the Regiment'teani. Sclecteo to represent the Punjab* against the Indian Army team prior totheir lour to New Zealand in 1926. Represented Punjab in the ■ first. Interprovincial hockey match played in India against Bengal, 1926. Later,, while stationed in Calcutta represented Bengal in all Inter-Provincial Tournaments from 1927-1932. In 1928 in the Olympic trials he captained Bengal ana m 1932 the same trial he vicecaptained Bengal. H e captained the Calcutta Rangers’ Club from 192 S to--1932. Now stationed at Agra with Auxiliary Force, A very -clever eentreforwaid and would have represented India before but for Dhyan Chand. Can play well ns inside-right. THURSDAY’S MATCH.' Players picked to represent Horo l - - against the All India teajn.i-R the game at Otaki on Wednesday, were in evidence at the Otaki Domain at tho week-end, when a practice was indulged in. Good form was shown, after which various matters were discussed. RAHUI v. KUKU, The game between Rahui and Kuku was played in bitterly cold weather with a strong westerly breeze. For Kuku goals were scored by Pipgr 4, Seymour 1, Poutama 1, Wehipeihana. 1, scores being Kuku 7, Rahui 0. For the visitors: Piper was outstanding', while for the losers, J. Budge and To. Warn, shared the honours. Kuku pressed soon after the start and a battle royal began for the ball and from .clolse in Seymour netted. Then Kuku pressed again from the bully-off and pressed right to Rahui goal and from a shot by Piper Hak-a-raia, the goalie, stopped and kicked the ball out. From the corner hit M. Budge relieved, but Kuku pressed again and a corner hit resulted, with Te Warn taking the ball from the Kuku forwards and passing to J. Budge who cornered the ball out of the danger zone, in fact,' a good run was spoilt by slow following up. Rahui agood chance spoilt by bad placing. Kuku, right half-back, sent the ball to Piper, but the goalie saved, two corner hits resulting. Over-eagerness by Kuku and good stick-work by the Rahui full backs saved Rahui, the goalie being also prominent. Not to be denied,, Kuku came again and Piper scored. Their secon dgoal came soon after. Half time sounded with Kuku on the attack. Kuku were being pressed, but Rahui were inclined to tap intead of hitting*. Kuku brought play back to the twentyfive for Piper to score. Rahui were playing with more confidence now, but Kuku had them penned in front of the goal, only an infringement saving them. Rahui then took play right fcothe other twenty-five, J. Budge being largely responsible, but a good chance went begging when a misjudged pass, was intercepted and play centred round Rahui goal again, where the play was: bright and fast, but superior team work by Kuku enabled Wehipeihana to score. Shortly after Poutama scored for Kuku. Kuku were now dominating play, but sterling work by the full-back, Te Waru, and the goalie,. Hakaraia, -saved] other goals until shortly after time was called. Both teams then a-djourned to the meeting house where afternoon tea. was waiting for them. The Rahui captain thanked the winners for the tea and an enjoyable game. The Kuku captain hoped to l play the next match in the same friendly spirit as this one had been. LADIES’ FIXTURES FOR WEDNESDAY. Ohau v. Paraparaumu, at Paraparaumd. Waikanao v. Rahui, at Otaki. Otaki v. Manakau, at Manakau. MAORIS AT PLAY. A Maori representative match wasplayed at Nairn Street reserve, Wellington, between Wellington and Ilorowhenua in the presence of a good following. Play on the whole was medio-’ ere, and not up to representative standard. The first spell w r as more of ’a duel between hard hitting and gffod defence on both sides. Individualism robbed the spell of, its interest. Through Mis? R. Palpa, Horowheuua led by 1 goal to nil at half-time. The second half was more or less a repetition of the first, and but for spasmodic smart solo efforts on both sides was notoutstanding for brilliance. Through a misunderstanding Horowheuua’s custodian, Miss I. Winiata, played a sljol sent in from outside the circle and MissC. Piper rushed in to equalise for Wellington, the game concluding in a draw. Rahui team:—Goalie, N. Hakaraini; full-backs, M. Te Waru, V. MeEwon; halves, I. Cootes, T, Roaeh, N. Cootes; forwards, W. Budge, M. Cootes, L. Sawtoll (centre), L. Brunoll, M. Hakaraia. Emergency, W. Rikihana. In the hockey match (ladies) on Wednesday, Manakau defeated Waikanae, I—o.