HOCIEY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 June 1932, Page 3

HOCIEY

GAMES AT RESERVE WAIMAI, I : I;Dr.RAL AND -STOKE WIN RESULTS AT A GLANCE Senior. Federal 6, Waka!:i 3. Waimai 2, Kiwi 1. Stoke 1, Richmond 0. Junior. Y..M.C.A. 5. Waimai 3. Wukatu 5, Federal J. Stoke 4. Kiwi 2. Hockey matches were ptayed in fine weather on Saturday afternoon but the grounds at the. Botanical Reserve, sticky to begin with, grew very rough and cut up as the games progressed. 'Phis bad state naturally did not conduce’ to fast hockey: in the circle where the ground was positively ploughed up defenders were hindered from cleaving, and attackers had to lift the ball by

“cutting” or scooping before they could net, especially towards tho end of the attornoon. Smile sand spread over the surface would have improved conditions considerably. In spite of (he ground the hockey was well worth while watching, and maintained the interest and enthusiasm of a crowd, larger than usual, right to the end of the second game, when play became very exciting. Kiwi, by suffering defeat, are now only one point ahead of Federal. Consequently great interest will he centred on tin* next. (Ink matches, when Federal and Kiwi meet, for on this encounter will largely .depend the state of the senior championship. FEDERAL’S DECISIVE WIN

A more even game was anticipated when Wakatu played Federal, hut the latter piled up a big score, rattling on two goals in a few minutes. Wakatu were without Marshall at fullback and his absence was felt, the., reshuffled team not being the host they have fielded. The teams fielded were : '

Federal: Gibbs, Hunter, Jensen; ,J. Gibbons, Best, T. Gibbons; Quinton, Huggins, Mcßride, Weldon, and llawthorne.

Wakatu: Mitchell; Mayson, Oldershaw ; Russell Duncan, Chapman; Thomas, llarlord. Nightingale, Wright, and Gaskell.

After the game had been at i lie Wakatu end for tho first few minutes Wa|'Utu transferred play Lo the other *25, only to lie sent right back with a penalty. A shot from a corner hit was narrowly saved by Chapman, hut a subsequent corner saw Best net the first goal, l-ederal 1-, Wakatu 0.

An attack by Wakatu was immediately changed when play was carried right hack, and when the Wakatu backs failed to clear Mcßride scored with a decisive shot. Federal 2, Wakatu 0.

With Federal thus two goals up m the first eight minutes Wakatu were encouraged to greater efforts Having forced play into tho Federal circle, a corner hit gave Harford Ins chance. Wakatu 1, Federal 2.

The Wakatu goal was again in danger fili Mitchell in goal turned a shot over the lop of the not. A hard hit up was raced for bv Gaskell and Gibbs, hut the latter tricked both Gaskell and Russell, although ap infringement held play in that area. One or two promising movements on the part of the Wakatu forwards were spoilt hy stout Federal detente On the ball being sen! down to the Wakatu 25 the full-backs did not clear effectively and Qubitoi. put Federal in an even‘heifer position. Federal 3, Wakatu 1.

, /llie Federal halves fed their'forwards, tiie whole line being in position with only the opposing hill-backs to pass; lortunately lor W-ikatu Mayson stemmed the rush, permitting Wakatu to keep Federal out till balf-Lime.

After the spell “sticks” by Gibbs in ‘■he circle gave Wakatu a chance with a corner hit, hut Federal, led ; by Best, broke right through, attempting‘several shots which were saved by Mitchell. From a penalty in the Wakatu 25 McBride tried a hard shot which was saved in great stvle and cleared away by the goalie. A penalty sent to Night mgale in the Federal circle was netted b,y that player. Wakatu 2. Federal 3.

Urged to greater efforts Wakatu set up a spirited attack only to s.-c Federal invade their own 25, a number of attempts making a goal seem imminent A high ydiol was handed out hy Mitchell, hut from a scramble a Federal player nettod. Federal 4. Wakatu 2

Russell, attempting to clear, sent the hall had: and across into the circle and Hawthorne ran in and scored. Federal 5, Wakatu 2.

Tlr* pressure was kept up on the Wakatu goal. Although Wakatu reached the Federal circle on one or two occasions Federal were holding the upper hand. Mcßride dribbled past several hack's and netted the sixth goal. Federal 6, Wakatu 2. Apparently not disheartened Wakatu set ollLigain, A run hy Gaskell on the lc.lt wing resulted in his shooting into an open coal. Wakatu 3, Federal 6 Last minute efforts hy Wakatu were strenuously made and tiie Gibbons brotiiers were prominent in defence. Uarlord had a glorious chance with an open goal Inif he lost il by giving “sticks.” I he game ended with the score Federal 6, Wakatu 3. Messrs Mullins and Hawke refereed. WAIMAI DEFEAT KIWI In a game that for the greater part was fast and bright Waimai beat Kiwi bv 2 goals to one, both their goals being obtained towards the end of the game wholly both teams were playing ai! out lor victory. " - 'Hie loams lined up as follows: Kiwi: Holland Harris, Jciiuer; Coker, N. Wliilwe.il, Kenning; PaUerson, Mayer, 11. Wliitwcll. Busch, and Toms. Waimai: Bush; Mae'Kegney, O'Calm glum ; Scott, Perrin, limit; ' Holbrook, Ncsbif, Amos, Silkc, and Addis, Waimai made the pace from the bul-ly-oil and penned Kiwi in their own 25’ 'or Hie first fiv l; minute-', being conceded a number of corner hits. The first ume Kiwi penetrated to (he Waimai circle they were held up by an infringement.

Kiwi then proceeded to monopolise the play. 11. Wliitwcll made a flying hit at Toms’ centring hit. the ball going over the, top of I lie not. Play ( ravelled down the Waimai right wing ; a centre taken by Holbrook, though netted’ was disallowed.

A lid, to Patterson set the Kiwi forwards in motion. Return play to Kiwi’s goal say,* another opportunity neglected by Waimai. Another attempt from a roll-in was missed hy Amos. Tho Kiwi forwards showed dash, tost ing the Waimai hacks a number of limes ° The Waimai halves were working haul feeding their forwards consistent]v. Play C om tinued of a rather scrappy nature! for a while, with Waimai holding a R ]ight advantage.

1 a emin, essaying a solo run. found 0 Callaghan too steady. Hie hitler taking the ball right thromdi to his forwards, i.ntcr Patterson raced Holbrook to the hall, going down on his own, beat O’Callaghan this time, and sent the ball in to lus forwards with onlv the goalkeeper to heat. Busch scored. Kiwi 1, Waimai 0

The game had been very even but Kiwi, when they did make a clear getaway, made good,use of it. Half-time

I came soon after. ! A centre to H. Whitwell and cleared by Perrin was sent back into the circle. Cievcr stick work by Puseb put. bis side into a good position but a penalty sent them back. Both teams wore having an : equal share of the l game . Busch chased after the ball and sup- | ported by Toms attacked with vigour. 1 A counter attack followed, the game bei ing played at a hard rate. After several attempts with Waimai pressing Silko followed a shot in and equalised. Waimai 1, Kiwi 1. Play then grew willing and Waimai' sot up a hot offensive. O'Calliighan ran right through but Coker intercepted and

sent bis forwards up. O’Callaghaii went, up into the halves, helping Waiinni to attack more insistently. .After a fierce scramble a free hit taken by Hunt was snapped in by Amos, pul ting Waimui in the lead. Waimai 2, Kiwi 1. This set-back put Kiwi on their mettle, and a worthy battle was waged. A great fight in the Kiwi goal mouth resulted in a. penalty corner. Good fielding and hard hitting were a feature of the game. Great interest was evinced in the dying stages of the game when Kiwi reached the 25 and were awarded 1 a free hit. Waimai managed to repulse the attack and although hard fought sirii™b was continued no further score resulted; i Messrs Neale and Russell refereed. SATURDAY'S FIXTURES On Saturday the men’s senior and junior teams will be travelling to Blenheim. Other fixtures are: Ladies Moulere v .Riwaka. B, Riwaka. Rewa v. Riwaka. A, Reserve, ai 3 p.m. Atua v. Kia Ora, Richmond at 3 p.m. Schools Hampden A v. Central, Reserve, at 1 p.m. Hampden B v. Stoke A, Reserve at 2 p.m. Auckland Point v. Stoke B, Stoke, at 2 p.m. NEW ZEALAND SHIELD i IBy Telcirraph—Press Association) j AUCKLAND, 18th June. I Til a hockey representative match for the New Zealand Shield, Auckland defeated Waikato by ti goals to f.