LACROSSE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13491, 18 May 1907, Page 8

LACROSSE.

Laerosso seems to havo'a new lease , of life in Auckland, .and. appearances at pre- • seat .'point "to a most successful -season. - A;' great number o£ the old- skilful players.' are again taking up the.old game. ■> In the wake of those pioneers alluded to, pomes a host-of young players anxious to' learn, by dint of hard practise, the, delicate problems that are always to -be solved by those who ■wish to persevere and ' who are bound to 'come to the front- in giving a pretty and scientific display of the attractiveness cf Canada's : fascinating game. ; Running,throwing, catching, and that- elusive turning ' movement - that puzzies so many: " chivcket'S," all have their votaries, none : of whom are succeeding so well <as HorspooL I'or a new player he showed by his , play . that he must develop into a first- * rater. ■ Strickland, ; late of Melbourne, is, .on his practise form, ;«a finished lacrosseur. His goal-throwing is of an undeniable character. Notwithstanding his temporay retirement from the game Philson was as telling as ever, and, dodging and shooting with his noted resourcefulness, ho bagged quite a number of .goals. ; Saturday's play was marked by an almost total absence, of ground work, the outcome being, of course, that the ball was in the air most of tho time, and the passing game was given full expression to. Towards this end McCay, centre, substantially ministered and enabled his side to secure the ball and attack with great effect, to tho tune of 110 less than 16 goals. " Graham figured to some purpose as an attacker. He gave a creditable display ax, "third home,"'and was prominent iii every assault. • • A. Walton worked skilfully and hard, and, conjointly with his brother (IT. Walton), fought, a gallant light against, a strongur combination. . Brassev's dashes, always caused confusion amongst the enemy. His goal was a nurucularly dashing effort. P. Brown, who tried his strength on the defence, may bo said to have found his metier. His speed enables him to checksmartly. Morpeth's manipulation of his crosse shows the advantage the tennis player possesses over his' fellow-beginner. After "the first quarter the West-Ender was ! comporting himself like a veteran. . , j —