HOCKEY

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 221, 14 August 1930, Page 2

HOCKEY

LADIES’ MATCHES. MANAWHENUA RETAIN HARPER CUP. For the second time this season the Manawhenua ladies’ hockey representatives were successful in warding off a challenge for the Harper Cup. When the Bush Union team issued a challenge, an exciting contest was expected and despite the uneven nature of the scoring, the expectations were realised in yesterday’s match. Manawlienua, however, emerged, successful by six goals to one. The following were the teams: — Manawhenua (green and white). — Goal, Mrs Parker; backs, Misses M. Scott and G. McKenzie; halves. Misses E. Robson, J. Mitchell, W. Robson; forwards,. Misses W. Ranson, F. Highfield, J. Budge, J. Simpson and B. Hakaraia. Bush (blue and gold).—Goal, Miss K. Smith: backs. Misses J. Davies, J. Piper; halves, Misses G. O’Donnell, O. Rose, B. Percy; forwards, Misses W. Smith, M. Dearie, E. Cavanagh, M. Bailey, S. Goss. Manawhenua got away from the bully-off and had the Bush forwards surprised with the almost electrical movement, Miss Highfield, on the right wing, dribbled tlio ball up the line to centre beautifully, but Miss Smith, in goal, was too quick. When the hall was again freed, the Bush backs attempted a passing movement which was broken up when Miss W. Ranson intercepted. Retaining control of the ball, Miss Ranson worked her way up the field from the twenty-five line and was successful in centring. Shortly after the resumption of play, Bush were penalised, but Miss flight field did not succeed with a penalty hit. Manawhenua continued to attack and Miss Ranson beat the goalie with a rapid shot. The goal, however, was disallowed as Miss Ranson was offside.

Manawhenua should have goaled when Miss Highfield had charge of the ball, but she dribbled it up the line when a good centre would have gone home. Miss Hakaraia came into the limelight at this stage, when, securing from the Bush forwards, she led the attackers up again. Bush then attacked and led Manawhenua down the field to defend their own goal. Splendid passing enabled them to assume the position of assailants and they were awarded a penalty corner. Swift tactics at the Manawhenua goal mouth had Miss Scott puzzled, and Miss Cavanagh netted brilliantly, making the scores level.

The opposing forwards played strenuously, but Miss Simpson, Miss Highfield and Miss Itanson (Manawhenua) transferred the ball to the Bush twenty-five. An endeavour to centre was not crowned. with success, the Bush defence being too sound. Again, Miss Highfield brought the ball up the line to centre and Miss Smith in goal was hard pressed to defend. She could not get the hall clear and Miss Hakaraia succeeded in a Surprise shot from ail extremely difficult position: Although vigorous play was indulged in, Bush could not assume the role of attackers. Hot work in front of the goal was capped by Miss Halcaraia adding another goal. Evidently spurred on by prospects of a big defeat, Bush commenced to stand firm and open hockey was attempted. Not for long could the visitors stand up to the incessant Manawhenua rushes, and Miss Hakaraia netted from a melee. . jManawhenua secured from .the bully off. the forwards passing out to Miss Highfield on the right wing. The prospects of adding another goal seemed bright when Miss Highfield dribbled the leather up the line only to fail in a centre. The assailants were awarded a .penalty hit hut, from a difficult position, Miss Highfield failed to find the goal mouth. When the ball again came into play Bush broke away, beating Miss Highfield. Shortly after the invasion of Manawhenua’s. twenty-five, Bush were penalised for obstruction and Miss Scott was able to clear her territory. Plav continued to concentrate on the right wing, and Manawhenua renewed the attack. Just before the half-time whistle sounded, Miss Simpson goaled brilliantly. . Manawhenua o, Bnsli 1. The second spell promised to be a repetition of the first half, but the Manawhenua rush tactics were stemmed successfully. Undaunted, however, Miss Highfield continued to prove aggressive and crossed to Miss McKenzie who shot well down the field. Again play was concentrated in the Bush territory, but not for long, as Miss Dearie beat Miss Highfield to relieve the position. The ball went out to Miss McKenzie and- Miss Mitchell whose efforts at centreing met with splendid Bush defence. . Strenuous hockey was being played at this stage and the Bush representatives exhibited some of .the best defensive work seen on the Sportsgrourids. Miss Percy gained possession and raced up the left line to invade Manawhenua’s territory. Mrs Parker, in goal, had an unenviable time but eventually cleared. The Manawhenua backs became exceedingly active and. broke through to give Miss Hakaraia the opportunity to goal and she was successful after many attempts. The ensuing play was of a very high standard and the spectators were treated to some of the best hockey of the day. Warm work by Bush saw the Manawhenua citadel in grave danger, but the combined efforts of Miss Scott and Mrs Parker were rewarded by saving the position. Like a flash, the Manaidhenua forwards reverted the position and besieged the Bush goal. Lack of combination, however, let the Bush wing away again. Mrs Parker was again called upon to protect her goal, and at the crucial moment Miss McKenzie came to the rescue. Strenuous play was in progress when the whistle terminated a fast game, the final scores being: Manawhenua 6, Bush 1. The referees were Messrs V. Scott and C. Dixon. FRIENDLY MATCH. While the respective A teams were engaged in the Harper Cup match on No. 1 ground, the B teams met in a friendly match. Bush emerged victors by five goals to four. Following were the teams: — ' , . Manawhenua (g?een and white). — Misses N. Glastonbury. R. Burrell, M. Gulbransen, N. Lee, E. McMinn, H.

Watt, M. Tunnicliffe, N. Linklater, L. Davis, H. Hall and N. -Smillie. Bush (blue 'and gold). —Mrs Lowe, Misses J. Cavanagh, M. Biddle, J. Payne, A. Blewett, D. Ellesmore, E. Green, D. Davies, R. Weston, M. Elliott and Mrs Gregory. Play in the tirst spell was fairly “ragged” and each team lacked the requisite combination. Bush were for the most part forced to assume the role of defenders, but attacks were freely made by both sides. Miss L. Davis goaled twice, and Miss Linklater and Miss Tunnicliffe once for Manawhenua, while Miss D. Davies goaled three in succession to make the first spell close with the game in an interesting position. . The second spell was a decided improvement on the first half and passing was more frequently indulged in by the contestant’s. Front rank combination was also more in evidence, but there were numerous penalties for “sticks.” So improved was the Bush team that it succeeded in preventing Manawhenua goaling. while it netted the number of goals requisite to winning. Mrs Gregory and Miss Weston were the scorers. Messrs R. Payne and J. H. Leeson were the referees. VISITORS ENTERTAINED. At the conclusion of the matches, the Manawatu Ladies’ Hockey Association entertained the Bush representatives to afternoon tea at Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame’s tearooms. The chaperone of the Bush teams was Mrs Farrow and the managers were Messrs Edge and Farrow. MANAWATU BEAT TAIHAPE. The A grade team sent to Taihape by the Manawatu Hockey Association yesterday defeated the local representatives by 10 goals to four in a well contested game. The first spell was particularly even and at the change over the scores stood 3 —2 in favour of Manawatu. Up to this stage both teams- exhibited commendable combination. The younger Taihape men played remarkably well. From the commencement of the second half, it was evident that the visiting Manawatu representatives were to carry the day. The Taihape backs broke down whenever subjected to a concerted attack and the team work evidenced prior to the change ■ over had now disappeared. Once Hoare got going nothing could stop him from netting. The fast ground was pf great help to Manawatu and they seized the opportunity offering. The final scores were: Manawatu 10, Taihape 4. Hoare goaled seven times, Findlay twice, and Lundy once for the local team. N. Hansen (captain) was unable to make the trip, and was replaced by G. Scott who played a good game. Messrs A. E. Blackbourn and J. Smith refereed. At the conclusion of the game, Taihape entertained the Manawatu visitors. Messrs Blackbourn and F. R. Lewis returned thanks to the Ruahin% Association for whom Mr F. Bray congratulated the visitors on their victory. FEILDING DEFEAT MANAWATU B. * - (Special to “Standard.”) FEILDING, Aug. 14. The Manawatu B representative hockey team paid a visit to Feilding yesterday afternoon, and in a match with the local representatives were defeated by four goals to two. Victoria Park was in a wretched state for play, and under the circumstances the match could hardly be termed a trial of strength. The visitors scored first, and shortly before the half-time whistle Smith equalised for Feilding, the spell ending one all. Early in the second half Feilding found the net twice in succession and, following a further rally in the visitors’ circle, A. Packer sent the leather in hard for Feilding’s fourth goal. A good drive down the side line by Manawatu resulted in a goal after a melee in the circle, the game ending shortly after with the scores unaltered. Messrs Levy and Garlick were the referees.