Hukerenui Wins Again in B Grade Hockey

Northern Advocate, 24 July 1939, Page 3

Hukerenui Wins Again in B Grade Hockey

BATHER CONDITIONS WERE PERFECT FOR HOCKEY ON SATURDAY. THERE WAS BRIGHT SUNSHINE TEMPERED WITH A COOL BREEZE. There were two senior men’s matches at Kensington Park and a very willing encounter between Hukerenui and Otaika in the men’s B competition - ■, Mill ■ Hukerenui pleased its supporters— and it is remarkable the number of people who travel to see this side in action —by notching another victory. With the High School grounds in. excellent order, good tactical play was seen in some of the ladies’ matches played there. A boys’ junior game was also contested. The juniors are fortunate in having this ground available, so learning their hockey on a field that was favourably commented on by even the crack players of the Indian hoc key team last season. In the men’s A competition. Springfield and United both scored good wins—Springfield a 4—l victory over Kara, and United beating Ramblers by 5 goals to 2. Mangapai and Mata fought a drawn game.

United In Scoring Mood

MEN’S A

Thrilling hockey was witnessed in the first half of the Ramblers-United A grade match at the Park on Saturday. Though the final score gave the decision to United by 5 goals to 2, the first half saw very even play.

United drew first blood when H. Fyfe got home a nice shot. Keen play followed, with United still looking dangerous. Ramblers, however, obtained their opportunity and Sloane made good use of it to equalise. Although anxious to improve their position, Ramblers could not prevent United getting away again for Fyfe to net another goal. It was a nice piece of work by Ramblers’ forwards that put Fraser in a scoring position. He did the right I thing, and the score stood at 2 all. Before the half-time whistle sounded, D. Thompson netted again, putting United one goal in the lead. Ramblers opened the second spell with an attacking movement; but United had the bettor of the game and camped in Ramblers’ territory for the remainder of the spell. Fyfe had bad luck when he put in a stinging shot which hit the post. Massey scored United’s fourth goal when he took the ball right into the circle and netted successfully. Ramblers, thought ~ hard-pressed, made several breakaways. Once Sloane had an open goal before him, but missed. When Fyfe put in a hot shot at Ramblers’ goal, Franklin made a splendid save, only to lose the advantage when Hannam collected the ball on the rebound from the goalie’s pads, to net nicely. The final score was: United 5, Ramblers 2.

This game was controlled by Messrs Patterson and Oldcorn.

Springfield Too Good For Kara

Springfield had throe goals to spare at the conclusion of their game with Kara on Saturday, taking the honours with 4 goals to 1. After a hard and even spell, F. Draffin scored Springfield’s first goal within 10 minutes of half-time. Shortly afterwards G. Shepherd equalised for Kara. Before the interval, Springfield gained the lead again from a nicely netted ball by J. Palmer. It was ten minutes crammed with action. All through, the Springfield backs fed Draffin well, and he certainly had to work hard to keep his end up. G. Attwocd, lor Kara, was playing a safe game in the backs. •'The second half had not proceeded very far before G. Graham netted for Springfield. Try though they might, Kara could not go one better, and before the game had concluded. Graham netted again, bringing the final score; Springfield 4, Kara 1. Messrs Oldcorn and Patterson were umpires.

Hukerenui Score Another Win

MEN’S B

Hukerenui had another win on Saturday, defeating Olaika by 4 goals to 1. M. Rouse showed great peneration, but could have done with better support.

Jim Howie played a great defensive game for Otaika, whose forward lino combined well. J, Hcdloy had a great eye and supported well, but should be careful

about obstruction. In the first half, M. Rouse scored twice for Hukerenui and C. Foster netted one goal for Otaika. Though the loam fought willingly, Otaika did not score in the second spell, in which D. Lynch put two more goals to Hukerenui’s account. Messrs Presswood and Whittle umpired,

One Tree Point Wins In Last Five Minutes

The fast and interesting game witnessed at One Tree Point an Saturday, when Bargain Stores met One Tree Point, was decided in the last few

minutes of play. Early on the attack, the homo team monopolised the play until the visiting side, got a little more used to the ground conditions.

Sloane scored for One Tree Point after eight minutes’ play and within three minutes Carr also netted. Bargain Stores’ forwards made several raids which broke down before a useful shot could be made.

Play was fast and even for the remainder of the spell, the half-time score being: One Tree Point 2, Bargain Stores 0.

On the resumption Bargain Stores attacked strongly and was rewarded when Curran scored close in. The performance was repeated 20 minutes later.

Both goalies were obliged to kick clear several times when their backs were beaten.

With only five minutes to go. Challenger put the home team in the lead, scoring from a penalty corner. He came near scoring two minutes later, the ball striking the upright and rebounding to Pratt, who netted easily. The final whistle blew with One Tree Point leading 4—2. Mr A. J. Magee controlled the game.

Hora Hora Shows Good Combination

LADIES' A

Turning out with only eight players, Hora Hora won by four goals to one against Old Girls at the School grounds. Mrs Saul was outstanding in the Horn Hora team.

Good combination and positional play gave Hora Hora every advantage from the start. Old Girls could not stand the pace .and scarcely made the game a firstclass one from the spectators’ point of view.

M. Croft netted twice and A. Dent goaled once for Hora Hora. Old Girls’ single goal was netted by J. Brown.

This game was controlled by Messrs Monk and Campbell.

Two Injuries In Old Girls —School Match

Playing short. Old Girls beat School by 3 goals to nil on Saturday. The” team took the field with only 10 players and lost the services of its full-back before the game had been completed. One of School’s players could not continue after the first half owing to a blow below the knee causing a painful injury. M. Fawcett, captain of the Old Girls, I'eceived a blow in the mouth from a rising ball, but was only slightly injured, and played out time. School took the lead with one goal in the first half, after showing good combination.

It was the greater experience of Old Girls that was the deciding factor and won the game.

P* Alison was outstanding in the circre and M. Fawcett played a strong defensive game. Old Girls’ three goals were netted by P. Alison and E. Fraser goaled once for School. Messrs Campbell and Monk controlled the game.

School Plays Well Against Hikurangi

LADIES’ B

There was no doubt that Hikurangi B was superior to School when the two teams met in the ladies’ B competition on Saturday. Hikurangi won the encounter by 4 goals to nil. Hikurangi scored three of its goals in the first half —P. Hamilton, J. Smith and C. Boswell each netting, while M. Nisbet scored once for School.

It was in the second spell that School shone. Hikurangi was held until the concluding stages, when P. Hamilton scored again. In this half, School played splendidly, just lacking the necessary finish to improve their position. Messrs Primmer and Johnson refereed.

Good Combination By Y.W.C.A. And ’Karamea

Good combination was seen when 11 Y.W.C.A. mot ’Karamea at the school i \

grounds on Saturday. Although the game was fast, Y.W.C.A. proved themselves too good for ’Karamea. In the second half, ■Karamea rallied, but could not make up the leeway, and Y.W.C.A. took the honours by 3 goals to 1. Y.W.C.A. scorers were B. Bower (2) and J. Spratt (1). For ’Karamea, E. Smith goaled once.

In goal for Maungakaramea, Mrs Babe played a sound game. Messrs Nixey and Ashcroft refereed.

Hora Hora Girls Play Sound Hockey

Playing their usual good game. Hora Hera B scored a 3—o victory over Bargain Stores at the Park on Saturday.

The game was fast, and Bargain Stores showed good combination. They defended well and the Stores’ goalie was responsible for soma splendid saves. N. Hutchins played an exceptionally good game at left wing and twice scored, E. Pitman netting Hora Hgra’s third goal.

Messrs Ashcroft and NiXey refereed,

Charge For Use Of Loading Platform

A charge of 1/- is to be made for the use of the town wharf loading platform, where goods unleaded or loaded have not been or are not to be carried by sea. This charge is irrespective of the nature or weight of the article handled.

Decision to this effect was made by the Whangarei Harbour Board on Friday, on the motion of Mr R. H. Allan, seconded by Mr P. Gardner. “I have ascertained that this platform is used frequently for the loading on to or unloading from lorries of motor cars, tractors and other heavy machinery. Inconvenience, I am informed, is sometimes suffered by the shipping companies in having to shift drums of oil and other goods to make room for such loading and unloading,” Mr W. M. Fraser, engineer, stated in a

report. The board’s ramp and platform ‘ is regarded as a convenience for the whole district, and it is not suggested or desirable that the general use oi these facilities be disallowed, but it is reasonable that the users should pay for the convenience. Mr Fraser stated.

He recommended that the charge be imposed. Mr J. A. Finlayson expressed reluctance to make a charge unless the loading platform was being abused.