Prolific Scoring in Whangarei Hockey

Northern Advocate, 23 August 1943, Page 2

Prolific Scoring in Whangarei Hockey

AlLct an enforced .spell through inclement weather, hockey enthusiasts were- to the fore again on Saturday, when bright entertainment from the six scheduled matches was witnessed In the ladies A. Kara accounted for Wentworths, while High School turned the tables on Hora Hora. The men's matches were bright and sparkling. Army B defeated Mangapai in a good, fast game, while United easily beat a scratch School team. In the Ladies B. Hikurangi won from Old Girls, and Y.W.C.A. defeated United. Whareora won by default from High School. SCHOOL VICTORIOUS Showing more combination than hitherto, High School emerged winners by the odd goal in five in their clash with Hora Hora. School had the better of the first half when they established a three-nil lead. However, in the second spell, Hora Hora livened tin and managed to score twice. O. Lilt's polo run which ended in ihat player scoring was a grand effort. For School. E. Berridge (3.) netted, while O. Lift and D. Saul scored for Hora Hora. Messrs. 11. Patterson and R. Nixey refereed. KARA ALAIN' From the start Kara went on the attack and penned Wentworths in their own 25, but tire latter's stubborn defence kept the attackers at bay. Undaunted, Kara kept up the pressure and at half-lime held a two-nil kind. The second spell was a repetition of the first and Kara wc-ve able to make (heir total seven when the final whistle blow. For Kara, F. McKcgg Cs), O. Kokicii, N. Johnston and F. Attwood (2) scored. Messrs J. J. Ashcroft and D. Thomson umpired. ARMY B v. MANGAPAI In a fast, even encounter, characterised by hard hitting, Army tool? the honours from Mangapai by three goals to two. With several “borrowed” players in their midst. Army early went on the attack. 1 but Mangapai counter-attacked and a good battle was seen. The Army goalie, ''Referee” Wool ford, played a sound game, saving well on many occasions. For Armv. C. Bint (2> and K. Wilson netted, while M. Carter and S. Carter scored for Mangapai. Messrs. F. Primmer and 11. Patterson unmired. UNITED EASILY Fielding a scratch team. High School, although defeated by United by seven goals to three, put up a grim fight and battled gamely all the way. Playing only two backs, School forced United offside on many occasions and this kept the score down, but United, playing all out, were undaunted by these setbacks. School’s goalie, Lawrence, played a great game, ! but lack of support spoilt his herculean i efforts. For United. Mullins (5). Shepherd and Maunsell scored, while Bennett. W. Primmer and I-I. Primmer netted for School. Messrs. D. Thomson and E. R. Wool lord refereed. Y.W.C.A. v. UNITED ; Playing three short. United had a hard I task to hold Y.W.C.A.. but it) the end the j strain told and Y.W.C.A. ran out winners i by four goals to one. Plnv was surpris-

ingly very even, both sides taking full advantage of any openings. For Y.W.C.A.. rt. Collier if!) and ‘’Speed” Best netted, while J. Steedman netted for United. Messrs. F. Primmer and J. J. Ashcroft umpired. HIKURANGI TOC GOOD Although playing one short. Hikurangi were not unnecessarily handicapped and in a fast game ran out winners by seven goals to nil against Old Girls, who failed to combine and take advantage of the many openings that were available. For Hikurangi. H. Brighouse CD. D. Williams i2). A. Cochrane and J. Smith scored. Mrs. D. Saul and Mr. R. Nixey umpired.