Brilliant Exhibitions Of Hockey In Whangarei

Northern Advocate, 22 May 1944, Page 5

Brilliant Exhibitions Of Hockey In Whangarei

In brilliant sunshine, the first round of file Whangarei Hockey competition continued on Saturday, _with all A-ams giving sound displays, flora flora gained a surprise \K-tory over Old (Jiris, while Kara continued on their winning way at the expense of Woolworths. In a hardhitting game Mangapai defeated United A. and School just scraped home from a depleted United B team. In the Ladies--13. Hikurangi and AVhareora, l otli winners on the first day, emerged victorious in their encounters. Taken all through, the games were evenly contested. LADIES’ A

Kara Superior —Opening' wiili a conceited atßick on the Kara goal, Wnolworths, with a goal in tlie first five minutes, seemed capable of lowering tlie colours of the country team, but after tin* preliminary setback, Kara took control, and at hall-time let! it—l. Kara maintained their attack and emerged winners by 7 — l. Woolworths - left-winger played a solid game, but lacked the lKcessarv support.

For Kara, E. McKegg (5) and K. Johnston (2) scored, while M. McGee netted for Woolworths. Messrs. J. R. Johnson and 11. Patterson umpired. Hora Hora Surprise, —Although having file advantage of a previous game, 01:1 Girls could not: cope with the enterprising attacks of flora flora, who were playing their first game of the season. E. Richards, centre forward for the winners, played a sterling game and was well rewarded by her three goals. For Old Girls L. Stewart played soundly and should improve further as the season progresses. For the winners, E. Richards (3) scored, while for the losers, L. Stewart and N. Horrobin netted. Messrs. H. W. Young- and J. Foster refereed. LADIES’ B

Whareora On Top. From the start, Northland College attacked, and opened the scoring with a nice goal. Whareora made numerous attacks on the college goal and only the wonderful defence of the college goalie prevented Whareora's centre forward from putting up a cricket score. The goalie, Miss S. Wilson, gave a marvellous-exhibition of pluck to stand up against the terrific hitting of the attackers. In the second spell, '.Vhareom maintained a steady attack upon the college goal, and their superior stick work and ball-control were too much for the lighter team. For Whareora, J,. Pohe (3), A. Unban (2) and L. Jones were the scorers, while V. Pitman notched the only goal for College. Messrs. F. Primmer and B. R. Woolford umpired. Hikurangi Too Good. —Showing a better knowledge of the game in all departments, Hikurangi in the first spell had things to their advantage, and held a handy 3—o lead. However, in the second spell, Y.W.C.A. livened play up and scored the Only goal in the spell. Y.W.'s goalie saved well on occasions.

For Hikurangi D. Williams (2) and D. Cochrane scored, while P. Gilbert netted for Y.W.C.A. Messrs. H. W. Young- and D. Thomson umpired. MEN

Hard-hitting Game. —From the outset both teams employed hard-hitting tactics, with neither gaining an advantage. However, two minutes from half-time, United opened their account with a nice goal.

Immediately after the start, Mangapai evened the scores from a penalty bully, and, keeping up the pressure, took the lead with another good goal. Undaunted, United swept to the attack to level the scores at two ail. Mangapai retaliated and two Quick goals gave them a handy lead which they maintained until the final whistle.

For Mangapai, R. Price. P. Carter. M. Carter, and C. Hollows scored, while R. Mullin and C. Foster netted for United. Messrs. H. Patterson and D. Thomson refereed.

High School v. United B. 7- Although playing three short, United B went within an ace of victory when they met High School. The latter were unlucky in losing the Services of Hughes in the early stages, but their school training stood to them right through the game. For School, D. Wilson (3), B. Reid and W. Primmer netted, while Mullins (2), Rogers and Jones scored for United. Messrs. F. Primmer and B. R. Woolford umpired.