HOCKEY

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 217, 12 August 1940, Page 10

HOCKEY

MANAWATU ASSOCIATION. BROADWAY WIN SHIELD. Broadway (winners of the second round) beat United Sports (winners of the first round) in the final of the senior A division of the Manawatu Hockey Association’s championship competition at the Hokowhitu Domain on Saturday. After the match Mr W. H. Wilson, president of the association, handed the Dawick Shield, the major trophy in the district, to D. O’Brien, captain of the Broadway team, and congratulated them on their success. He also expressed thanks to the run-ners-up for the fine games they had played. United held the shield last year and Broadway had it for the previous two years. Excellent weather prevailed, and the grounds were in good order. In the other senior A games Phoenix accounted for Air Force, and Woodville gained the decision over University. It was certainly a red-letter day for Broadway for their senior B team were successful over Woodville, while their juniors annexed the junior championship, beating Phoenix. Results were: Senior A.-—Broadway 2 v. United Sports 1 (championship final); Phoenix 3 v. Air Force 2; Woodville 4 v. University 2. Senior B.—Broadway 3 v. Woodville Junior.—Broadway 4 v. Phoenix 2 (championship final). SENIOR A. From the bully-off in the championship final Broadway took the initiative, but several sallies were checked by the brilliant defensive worn ox <J. xlart, the United goalkeeper. He effected a number of splendiu' saves throughout the game. Each side displayed good team-work and the fast, fluctuating play held the onlookers keenly interested. Following up fast, Bennett was unlucky with a shot at goal, the ball skimming the bar, which was sagging. Just before the interval Hodgson, Broadway’s inside left, made a decisive thrust, which opened Broadway’s account. Gough frequently reversed play and was outstanding v in the United: ranks. In the second half United invaded the opposing territory, and only sound defence, in which L. Hart figured with accurate kicking at times, held them at bay. Broadway’s second goal came from a nice movement. Burrows had taken the ball w r ell up, but got into difficulties and passed out to Hoare on the right wing. This player doubled back several yards, cutting out | the defence, and sent a beautiful pass to Hodgson "who was in position in the circle vmiting for it. The goalkeeper had no chance of stopping the shot. Play became very keen, United making a desperate effort to overcome the deficit, but without success. Beale, Hoare and O’Brien, in addition to Hodgson, were prominent among the victors, while Gough and Bennett were very sound on the other side. Messrs Martin and McLachlan were the umpires. Assuming the ascendancy in the second half, Phoenix beat Air Force by three goals to two. There were some exciting moments, with both sides exerting themselves to the utmost. Phoenix played with one man short. IdBone, on leave from camp, turned out for them and played a useful game. Byers, Botting and Donaldson were responsible for the Phoenix scores, Hickey and Cann obtaining goals for the airmen. Stewart and Cann, with Saul in goal, were impressive on attack and defence for Air horce. The umpires were Messrs McLachlan and Palenski. Woodville had little difficulty in beating University, wh’ich was not surprising since the latter comprised, with the sole exception of Price, ali senior B players, the remainder of the senior A men having been absent on a social engagement. In the fii'6t half AVoodville applied the pressure, and had their opponents defending desp-er-lately on several occasions. After the intermission University rallied, and became dangerous on several occasions, Harries and Price shooting two excellent goafs. Scorers for AVoodville were S. AVilson (2). Leach and AVolfsbauer. Messrs AA 7 . H. AVilson and 11. Byers were the.umpires., SENIOR B.

M. Dilks wa6 the principal factor enabling Broadway to run out winners in the senior B match against Woodville. Displaying, much dash, coupled with clever stick-work, he notched all three goals secured by his side. AVoodville, though not quite up to the winners’ standard, were unlucky once or twice. Their 6ole score came from W. Oriiie, who was outstanding. Messrs D. Hoare and McDonald were the umpires. JUNIOR.

Broadway were again triumphant in the final of the junior championship, emerging victors over Phoenix bv four goals to two. From penalty corners Dilks secured three goals, and K. Hayes collected the other one. Following up well throughout, It. Gregory was rewarded with two goals, these comprising Phoenix’s score. The umpires were Messrs L. Sweetman and G. Bennett. KNOWN HANDICAPS. The Benior A and senior B games are for the known handicap in the respective grades. The handicaps are:—Senior A: ’Varsity, Broadway, United, scr. ; Air Force, 4 goals; Woodville, 6 goals; Phoenix, 7 goals. Senior B: United, scr.; Broadway, 6 goals; Woodville. 8 goals.. In this grade Broadway beat Woodville, 3—l, but allowing for the 2 goals difference in handicap, the game counts as a draw. WOMEN’S MATCHES. RANGITIKEI BEAT MANAWATU. Two reprejfntative hockey matches were played between Manawatu and ltangitikei teams on Saturday in Palmerston North, the visitors being successful in both. In the A game, which was a good, open one with Manawatu playing well, ltangitikei scored three goals, those responsible being Miss Iwikau, Miss M. Aitken and Mrs Hammond. In the B game Rangitikei scored twice (Misses B. Tulley and L. Barnes). Manawatu were unlucky in that towards the end Rangitikei had to concede a number of penalty comers. I