HOCKEYS

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16568, 4 June 1914, Page 5

HOCKEYS

REPRESENTATIVE G AMES. Sydenham Park presented a busy appearance yesterday morning, when several hundred hockey players met to compete in the annual Iwkey tournament, and the representative, fixtures with South Canterbury and Ashburi/n The tournament games for the lower grades were commenced shortly after 9.30, and from then on the fun was fast and furious. . The tournament games were capably managed by Mr J. Burgess. 80., the representative games resulted in hollow wins for Canterbury. Ashburton were accounted for by a round dozen goals and South Canterbury were beaten by eight goals to one. CANTERBURY v. SOUTH CANTERBURY. The teams were:— Canterbury ' {Red and Black) —Goalkeeper, C. Bellamy; backs, P. Martin and P. Berry; halves, N. Goldsbury, R. Parton and F. Sepie; forwards, W. Patrick, E. Hulbert (captain), If. Throp, W. Grammar and G. Holland. iSuuob Canteroury (blue) —Goal-keep-er, Turner; backs, Rix and Gabites; halves, Clark, J. Anderson (captain) and J. Wallace; forwards, Edwards, R. Waugh, F. Kennard, L. Davis and L. Hudson.

Canterbury quickly got to work and from a right wing attack Patrick centred and Throp netted after two minutes' play. After some central play on Canterbury's right the Reds, again invaded, but Patrick was stopped by Rix. The latter's clearing stroke was returned by Parton. Throp shot, but Turner saved the ball, skying over the fence off the south goal. Soutb's right wing got going with a nice interchange of passing between Hudson, Davis and Kennard. At Canterbury's twenty-five Martin gavo sticks, but the free hit wis of little uso to South. Parton set his whole forward line going, and some clever work between Patrick, Hulbert and Throp was ended by the last-named shooting. The ball glanced off Gabites, a corner resulting. "Wallace hit out at the twenty-five. Senie prevented Kennard and Waugh getting away, and the U.R.O. half sent ft hard pass to Holland, who missed, the half going out at Soutb's corner. Canterbury was penalised for off-side play, but tho smart fielding of Parton sustained the attack. J. Anderson stopped a strong onslaught on Smith's circle and passed to Edwards, who. with Waugh transferred play to tho Bed's quarter line, from where Parton intercepted and hit out at half-way. What promised to be a successful rush by Soutb's front rank was spoilt by Hudson being off-side in Canterbury's circle. Sepio played to Holland, whose knock-on temporarily stcpned Canterbury's rush. Nice fielding by Barry re-started the Reds. Holland, Grammar, Throp and Hulbert all having a turn. The last-named scored with a clean shot. Canterbury 2, South Canterbury o*.'

Martin was conspicuous, and a "nice drive to Patrick saw the Sydenham right-winger dash into the circle. Rix stopped the shot and hit out. The South forwards set up a persistent attack, Howson, Davis, Waugh and Kennard all passing well. Hudson secured in the circle, but shot over the net. South again invaded, assisted by J. Anderson, who was playing cleverly at centre-half. Parton temporarily stopped the rush, but Kennard returned. He in turn was stopped by Berry. The Sydenham back drove well up the field and set Grammar and Holland going. A hard centre by the latter went over- From the twenty-five bully Wallace sent play to half-way and out. Davis, Kennard and "Waugh ran to the Reds' circle, but Parton intercepted and hit out. Throp. Hulbert and Patrick went as far as South's twenty-five, where Gabites disputed possession and drove to Sepie. Anderson beat Goldsbury, but Berry in turn took the' ball from tho South centre-half, A long drive resulted in play being transferred to South's end, where it remained for a time, only strenuous defenco keeping the Reds out. Davis broke away on his own, but Berry returned from half-way to South's twenty-five. A pass from Anderson to Hudson, who beat Goldsbury, sent play well into Canterbury's end. ' Martin relieved, and a hot attack by the Reds followed. Holland had a shot, which was well stopped by Turner. Fine defence kept Canterbury's forwards from scoring. Throp shot, but Turner returned hard. The Sydenham centre returned the ball with interest and netted successfully.

Canterbury 3, South Canterbury 0. Canterbury's right wing attacked from tho bully, but Clark cleverly beat Patrick, and" Edwards took play past mid-field. A nice run by the Red forwards to South Canterbury's circle saw Turner kick to the quarter flag. Returning, Hulbert missed from a difficult angle. Patrick obstructed, but the

I attack was sustained and Grammar netted from an off-side shot. • Anderson was noticeable for some smart tackling, but the Red halves prevented his forwards from getting away. Goldsbury started Hulbert and (Grammar, but offside play by the last-named spoilt the effort. A long pass by Parton to Patrick and mi to Throp ended in the lasxiiamed scoring. 1 Canterbury 4, South Canterbury 0. j Waugh, Edwards and Kennard, who ! were supported by Clark, got to Canterbury's end and gave Davis a shot, which Bellamy srtved. Hudson re-cen-tred, and Davis was this time fulCanterbury 4, South Canterbury 1. Play was very busy in South's terri- , tory for the remainder of the spell. On resuming an interchange of hitting between tho opposing halves took some time. Davis eventually recoived a pass from Wallace. Berry cut in, sending the ball out near the middle flag. A faulty roll in by Sepio and a long drive to South's quarter saw Rix return bard to past, the centre and out. Hulbert recoived a pass from Parton and sent it on to Patrick, but Rix hit out. Hard hitting by Sepie ended in a twenty-five. South trot well away, and a fine run by Edwards, who beat Martin, looked promis'ng. Parton intercepted and sent play to his left wing, where Grammar hit hard across to Patrick onlv to find the right winger offside. The Reds returned, and through Goldsbury's centre Holland scored. Canterbury o, South Canterbury 1. Soon after resuming GoloSbury n?:iin set his forwards go-i c Patrick centred to Throp, who notched another fjoal. Canterbury 6. South Cmterbury 1. With a lead of five goals tVve was no doubt as to the ultimate result, and although the Southerners played gamely the'r opponents were too cWer in all denartments. Smart circle work bv Throp i saw Holland and Hulbert have shots in quick succession, the captain peering. Turner kicking the shot into the net. Omitcrbury 7. South Canterbury 1. Give and take play followed until S"nie get the ball thrnmdi to I ; « forwards. Patrick sent th" baU to Throp, who acain netted. The grm« ended s'>nn afterwards. Canterbury 8, South j Cn'iterbu r v 1. 7 ' Messrs Hatch and Mogridge were re--1 i ferecs. - j ASHBURTON v. CANTERBURY. s I Tho teams were: Ashburton (Black)—C. Moore. H. Gainey, F. Wear, e W. Bumford, H. Amos, E. Scales, D. 1 Moore, W Clark, J. Mulloon, J. 1 Brown, G. Smith. , • Canterbury B (Red and Black) —W. 1 Ohappel. S. "Hawkins, H. Bell, R. Joe, 3 F. Hutchings, W. Du(Field (captain), • 0. Butterfield, W. Hay, W. Skelton, 1 C Brown. From the opening bully, Ashburton i attacked, but Hay intercepted, and the Reds attacked, the ball going over. * Moore, by a good run, transferred play, all the forwards handling the ball. Chappel and Hutchings later on had shots in quick succession, and then Chappel scored with a good shot. Canterbury 1, Ashburton 0. Ashhur- . ton started a fast rush, but Hay i checked their advance. Pascoe started a forward movement, but faulty pass- [ ing spoilt the effort. Skelton hit up the field to Hawkins, who transferred t-.o Beil, who beat all the opposing . hacks and netted. Canterbury 2, . Ashburton 0 Play from the bully rc- | mained in neutral ground until Duffiijld started his line away, the goal- ' keeper making a good save. From the resulting bullv Pascoo passed to Hut- - ebings. The latter transferred to Joe, who passed back again. Bell eventu- * ally netting. Canterbury 3, Ashbur- ' ton 0. From another rush, in which "hannel, Hawkins and 801 l took part, Hawkins added another goal. Canter-'nfi-v 4, Ashburton 0. From the initial bully Canterbury at- ' tacked, and Hawkins scored. Canterbury 5, Ashburton 0. The Reds still; ' pressed, and good passing by the Red line ended in Joe netting Canterbury's sixth goal. All the line then participated in a Forward movement, Chappel passing in to Hawkins who easily beat the goalkeeper. Canterbury 7, Ashburton 0. Canterbury, who were playing well together, soon broke through * the defence, and from a scramble Bell scored. Canterbury 9, Ashburton 0. Skelton shifted play to his opponents' ground, where from a fast centre by Hawkins Joe, cutting in. netted. Canterbury 10, Ashburton 0. Ashburton then made a 6hort journey into the Reds' territory, but tho dofenco proved equal to the occasion. The Reds forwards wero set going by Pascoe from a penalty corner for sticks. Joe missed with a shot. Ashburton gained temporary relief, hut in another rush Hutchings beat Moore, making the score read 11-0 in favour of Canterbury. A j centre from Hutchings gave Bell an-1 other chance, and he made no mistake. ' Canterbury 12, Ashburton 0. The Reds then attacked 6trongly. hut we're penalised for off-side play. From a centre by Chappel, Joe had a shot which went outside. Ashburton then took a hand, but were stopped bv Hay. Tho whistle sounded shortly after, the game going • in favour of Canterbury by twelve goals to nil. I

FIVE-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. The annual five-a-side tournament organised by the Canterbury Hockey Association, was held yesterday at Sydenham Park, when seventy-six teams competed in the various grades as against oighty-six in the tournament of last year. Conditions were none too good for hockey, a thick fog enveloping the grounds in the morning, and tho rain j in the afternoon making the playing | field very slippery. Despite the in- j clemency of the weather, however, some very even and exciting games were played. In the tournament no fewer than seventy-four games took place. In tho Senior Grade' Sydenham A defeated Cambridge in tho final round, thus winning the cup presented by the defunct Drapers' Club, while Sydenham B won the Second Grade from East Belt. Akaroa secured first place in the Third Grade, with Selwyn B as run-ners-up. Technical College A won the Fourth Grade, and Christchurch B the Fifth Grade. The following are the results of the games:—

SENIOR. First Round. Selwyn, Sydenham A and Cambridge had byes. Oxford Terrace defeated Te Whaka A. Union Rowing Club defeated Addington A. Oxford Terrace B defeated Addington B. Te Whaka B defeated Enst Belt. Sydenham B defeated Christchurch. Second Round. Sydenham A defeated Selwyn. Oxford Terrace A defeated Union Rowing Club. Cambridge defeated Sydenham B. East Belt defeated Oxford Terrace B. Third Round. Sydenham A defeated Oxford Terrace A. | Semi-final. I Cambridge defeated East Belt. Final. Sydenham A defeated Cambridge by 20 points to nil. The winning team consisted of Bowden, Throp (captain), Holland, Hawkins and Hulbert. SECOND GRADE. Second Round. Sydenham B defeated Te Whaka A. Cranford A defeated Selwyn B. Akaroa defeated Christchurch. Farmers' Co-op defeated St Luke's. Sehvvn A defeated Sydenham A. Te Whaka B defeated Union Rowing Club. East Bolt defeated Addington. Cranford D defeated St Luke's B. Third Round. Ak»roa defeated Farmers' Co-op.

Selwyn defeated To Whaka.. Sydenham B defeated Cranford A. East Belt defeated Cranford B. ; Semi-final. Sydenham B defeated <Akaroa. Final. Sydenham B defeated East Belt by ■ 15 points to 5. The winning team was A. Mather (captain), It. Cummins, R. Fitzsimroons, D. Woodfield and R. Matthews. THIRD GRADE. i First Round. Oxford Terrace A and B, Cranford A, Technical College A and B. Riccarton Guild. Woolstnn B, Akaroa A and B, Bible Class, East Belt and Sehvyn B had byes. Selwyn A defeated Ashburton Tech- . nical College. Sydenham B defeated Addington. [ Ashburton Farmers' Co-op. defeated Cranford B. . Sydenham A defeated A. I Ashburton Farmers defeated Syden- : ham A. I Second Round, i Selwyn A defeated Sydenham B. Oxford Terrace A defeated Cranford » A. I Technical College B defeated Riccar- » ton Guild. Akaroa defeated Woolston A. • Oxford Terraeo B defeated Bib!" CV-s. East Belt defeated Technical College i A - Oxford Terrace defeated Ashburton ' Farmers' Co-op. Selwyn B d- fented Akaroa B. Third Round. Selwyn A defeated Oxford Terrace. Akaroa A defeated Technical College | Selwyn B En«t Belt, i 1 Semi-final. \ I Selwyn B defeat d Oxford Terrace B. I I Final. Akaroa A defeated Selwyn B by 6 points to 5. The winning team consist- • ed of L. Armstrong (captain), C. ...Fcr- ■ gus, E. Julius, 0. Hemingway and T. M'Guire. 5 FOURTH GRADE. J Fir-t Round. ! Bible Class, Te Whaka A and St Luke's had byes. Technical College B defeated Addington. Cranford defeated Ashburton Technical College. Selwyn defeated Riccarton Guild. Technical College A defeated Te Whaka. Woolston defeats East Belt. Second Round. Cranford defeated Technical CollegfB. Bible Cla<s defeated Te Whaka A. I Technical College A defeated Selwyn ! Woolston defeatrd St Luke's. Third Round (Semi-final). j Cranford defeated Bible Class. Technical College A defeated Wool-, ston. Final. ! , In the final Cranford were defeated bv Technical College by 6 points to 5. The winning team comprised S. Morris, L. Bair, L. Quinton, L. Harlam and H. Watson. , FIFTH GRADE, i First Round. Sydenham A, Star A, Technical College, Star'B and Christchurch B had a bye. Christchurch A defeated Oxford Terrace B. Oxford Terrace A defeated Sydenham B. Selwyn defeated Cranford. I Second Round. I Sydenham A defeated Christchurch A. Star A defeated Technical College. Selwyn defeated Oxford Terrace. Christchurch B defeated Star B. Third Round (Semi-final). Sydenham A defeated Star A. Christchurch B defeated Selwyn. ~ , Final. L ; - In the final Sydenham were defeated by Christchurch B by 6 points to 5. The winners were:—H. Townsend, L. Wymore, A. Grammer, W. Dichmond and L. Palmer (captain). LADIES' TOURNAMENT. PLAY STOPPED BY RAIN. The annual Ladies' Six-a-side.Ho , ekey tournament was commenced yesterday morning at the Polo Grounds. Only the, junior games up to semi-final were decided, as play was interrupted in the afternoon by the rain. The final for the Junior Grade, in which Sydenham C and Digby's A will play off, and the Senior competitions will be held on Saturday. The following are the results of the games played vesterdav:— I JUNIORS. I First Round. ' Technical College A beat Waimairi by one goal, scored by Miss D. Woods, to nil. Sydenham A beat Oxford Terrace by one goal, scored by Miss Raaff, to nil. Sydenham C beat Digby's B by one goal, scored by Miss Kennedy, to nil. Sydenham B beat Technical College B by hitting over line, neither side having scored. Digby's A beat Ashburton by two goals, scored by Miss Roscoe, to one goal, scored by Miss Rigby. Second Round. Digby's A defeated Technical Collego A by two goals, scored by Misses E. Miller and M. Petrie, to nil. Sydenham C beat Sydenham B by three goals, scored by Misses Ayers (2). and Miss Kennedy, to nil. Sydenham A a bye. Third Round. Sydenham C beat Sydenham A by one, goal, scored by Miss E. Kennedj", to nil. Digby's a bye.