HOCKEY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20983, 21 September 1931, Page 13

HOCKEY.

DEVONPORT SHIELD CONTEST. THE FINAL ROUND DECIDED. TWO TEAMS EQUAL IN LEAD. The final round of the Devonport Shield hockey competition was plnyi-d oIT under ideal weather and snound conditions on Saturday, and ns a result University and Somerville, with equal points, will have to meet for tho trophy. All tho leading teunia wore considerably weakened- by tho absence of players representing Auckland in the New Zealand Challenge Shield match at Christchurch North Shoro secured its first win of the competition by defeating Somorville in a eecond-spell recovery. St. Luke's was uulucky when, after continuously battering at University's Quarters, it lost the game by one goal scored toward tho end. Wesley, v.-hich had extended Mount Eden fully in { the first spell, fell away in the second half end lost tho game. The results of the senior grade tames were North Shoro. G: Somerville. 3. University, 1; St. Luke's, 0. Mount Eden, 3; Wesley, J Tho following table eliows the positions ot tho teams at the conclusion of tho series:— ("loals. P. W. L. D. t\ A. Ptn. Somervillo ...i 1 L IB 14 H University ..541 St. Luke's .. 5 ;i 'i 1- 10 C Mount Eden . . 5 '2 3 Wesley ..5 1 4 B 14 2 North Shoro . . o 1 4 lt> 17 2 SECOND HALF RECOVERY. NORTH SHORE'S VICTORY. North Shore made a poor showing in the first half of tho game in which it defeated Somervillo by G goals to 3, but by reorganisation in the second half, completely reversed the position. Of tho two teams, Horn ervillo was tho moro weakened by absentees as far as attack was concerned. The remainder of the line was unablo to combine as the North Shore van did. The Fame opened at a fast pace, both forward lines making the most of their advantaged. Ileard and McXab, on Somerville's right wing, were taking part in some fast combined at--1 tacks, which were foiled by Allan, v. ho was i doing great work as tho solo fullback, i Finally Anthony secured near the half-way | line, and after a f;tst dash finished oft with j a rising shot that found the net. Tho North | ' Shoro forwards continued .to press, but Colo | v:as battling hard and the line was unable ' c break through. Somerville took up the offensive and a few moments later Glftnville, eecuring near the halfway line, raced . down the field and beat Rankin with-a , slinging shot, equalising the score. The ball , had not been ,in play for many minutes ' before Schneideman gained posnession and ; ran to the circle edge. Rankin ran out, but i missed, and Somerville's second score rel suited. After up and down play, a free hit advanced Somerville's position, and the ball wsts carried down the right. A centre was 1 accepted by Glanville, who scored with a fast shot. Honours were fairly even in the i remaining minutes, of tho spoil, no further ; score being made before half-time. In the second half. North Shore strength ened its defence by playins two fullbacks and its forward lino by making Anthony centre. From an early penalty corner Wilson stopped and hit. Butler saved, but Penman followed in and scored. From the bully, the North Shore ri;;ht flank, led by Montoith, raced away and Anthony euual ised the score. A little later Penman dashed into tho circle and pa>sed to Monteith, who scored. After a brief Somerville attack Monteith battled his way up from a 25 yards bully, and from confused play in tho circle Wilson secured North Shore's fifth goal Shortly after Penman raced down the left and from the ensuing piny Anthony netted. North Shore had the better o{ the remainj in? fei'v minutes," but no further u'oals were i secured, the score remaining: North Shore- ! 0: Somervill«. 3. j Mr. A. Williams was referee. STUBBORN DEFENCE. ONLY ONE GOAL SCORED. | The defence of both teams was the outstanding point of the game in which Univerj fjty beat St. Luke's by the one goal scored, j '1 he St. Luke's forwards sent down attack j after attack and held the territorial advantage through moat of the game. Their work in the open was excellent, but the at tacks crumpled up in tho circle, particularly lit the hands of tho students' goalkeeper, (rreen. who was unbeatable on the day | University did not have such a large pro J portion of the ball, but its circle tactics j were more dangerous. St. Luke's attacked at tho outset, but- 13rown blocked, and the bull was sent tn the other end, A. Broun's shot missing. The St. Luke's forward line took part a number of fn = t short passing rushes which kept the students on tho defensive. Shots by Robertson and Grace missed the net, and Green was responsible for saving several scores from melees. Uni vcrsity took a turn at attacking, but no scores had been made before half-time. On the resumption. University had to dc-iend vigorously for some minutes until a pass from Leonard io Bestir made ground. There was a temporary blockage, but the left flank advanced again, and the ball was sent across to Taylor, who beat Olseii with a slow shot in the corner of the net. Si. Luke's attacked r-trongly during most of the | closing stages of the game, but through j bunching and fumbling in the circle lost I chances, and the game ended with tho j score:—University. 1; St. Lake's. 0. j Messrs. R. Avery and li. WalU v.ere referees. A SCRAPPY GAME. 0 j MOUNT EDEN AND WESLEY. i Wesley and Mount Eden, fielding teams in which a large proportion of players were from lower grades, look part in a. rather scrappy game at Remuera, Mount Eden winning by 3 goals to 1. Wesley held its own easily in the first halt and honours were even at the end of the spell. Shortly after the start of the second half, however. Fleet, who had been playing a useful game, had to retire with injuries, and Wesley was unable io do much effective work from then on. After a series of attacks by Mount Eden which lost chances in the circle, Sharpies sent the Wesley line away and Fleet finished the movement off with a fine score. Up and down play occupied most of the rest of the half, but 11. Jones was able to equalise before half-time. Wesley took up the attack on the rcsumption of play, Vohs and Fleet, both being prominent in fast runs, which were repulsed before penetrating far into Mount Eden's circle. Finally Logan «et the Mount Eden forwards on the attack and H. Jones netted. Some hard attacks by Wesley called on Vail to save twice, but before time Anthony secured a third goal for Mount Rden. the game ending with the score:—Mount Eden, 3; Wesley, J. Mr. Rankin was referee. | LOWER GRADE RESULTS. Second Grade.—Junior Challenge Cup: Mount Eden, St. Luke's. I. Third Grade.—Junior Challenge Cup: Auckland Grammar School, 1, University A, 0. Postponed championship match: Somerville, 4. Training College, 2. Fifth Grade.—Edgar Morgan Challenge Cup: Pn.patoetoe, 4, Somerville, 0; Wesley, I, Auckland Grammar A, 0. LADIES' ASSOCIATION. Senior Grade. —Clevedon, 7, Pupnloeloe, 2; Mount Eden, 2, Somerville, 1; Wesley, 2, Y.W.C.A., 2. Intermediate Grade.—Ngaro. 7, Wesley. 0; Technical, 6, Ngataringu, 1. Junior Grade.—Clevedon, 2, Mount Eden, 1; Y.W.C.A., 1, Manurewa, 1; Technical A won from Wesley A by default. Wesley B won from Kiwi by default. MARLBOROUGH WOMEN'S TEAM. [BY TELEUKAI'H.—I'JIpSS ASSOCIATION, j W ELLINGTON Sunday. . Tho Marlborough women's hockey team defeated the Wellington tournament team at the Hutt Recreation Ground yesterday by ■! goals to 2.