HOCKEY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21225, 4 July 1932, Page 12

HOCKEY.

DAVIS CUP COMPETITION.

SOMERVILLE STILL UNBEATEN

NINTH SERIES' COMPLETED.

The ninth round of the Davis Cup hockey competition on Saturday did not alter the positions of any of the teams. By defeatins St Luke's by 2 goals to 1 Somerville maintained its unbeaten record- and increased its lead to six pointo. With only one more series of matches to be played Somerville is in an unassailable position in the competition. All games were watiea by the slippery condition of the grounds, which made scientific hockey almost impossible. In a scrappy game North fahore defeated Mount Eden by 3 coals to 1, while ut "Walker Park University, after a fairly closo match with Wes.ley, , secured three goals in quick succession in the closing otaces of the game, and won by 6 goals to*.. The present positions of the teams in tile competition are as follows: — . Goals., Ch. P. W. L. D. F. A. PIB. Somerville . . 9 9 St. Luke's . . 9 G 3 North Shore . . 8 4 3 1 20 17 9 University .. 8 4 3 1 20 17 9 Wesley . . 9 Mount Eden ..918 8 £0 2 A CLOSE STRUGGLE. SOMERVILLE BEATS ST. LUKE'S. The match in which Somerville defeated St. .Luke's by 2 goals to 1 was not up to tlio standard expected. The condition of the ground waa largely responsible for the teams' failure to strike form. Although several of tue St. Luke's forwards played a greatly improved game the match soon developed into a tussle between the clever Somerville torwards and the solid St. Luke's backs, and some fine duels resulted. , Ahe first few minutes of the game were in St. Luke's favour, the ball being taken down the left flank into Somerville's circlo, but Grace's centres were always blocked. Wellbourne showed nice stickwork in a couple of counter-altacks, which were stopped by Robertson and F. Clark. After a spell of long hitting by the backs. St. Luke s forced play into the Somerville circle, but the defence held Guir sent the Somerville forwards away and after a fast combined attack E. Watts shot. Wattam isaved. but Seocombe caught the rebound and sent the ball fast into the net. St. Luke's returned play to the other end and a v" er i some nice combined work N. Burnett shot. Vail saved, but Grace stopped, the ball and goaled before Vail could recover. St. Luke's continued to press until Glanville took the ball down the right flank. T. Clark blocked the advance but Somerville kept til? the pressure. The defence held and pla:r was returned to the half-way line. As a result of»frequent showers the ground had_ become very slippery and the standard of the game deteriorated. Few combined movements were seen and long hitting by the backs predominated. Finally, from a penalty corner against St. Luke's, C. Watts got control of the ball and sent a faut shot which was deflected into the net from Wattam's pads. A moment later the spell ended wit.a the score:—Somerville, 2; St. Luke's, 1. From the bully at • the opening "of the second half E. Watts raced down the centre, but Williams saved. The Somerville forwards, led by E. Watts, kept attacking and the game brightened up. St. Luke's had a narrow escape when, after running to the circle edge, Wattam just checked an attack by E. Watts, The Somerville forwards were making the pace lively and only strenuous defence saved St. Luke's several times. Wattam made a splendid saving kick in stopping a shot by C. Watts, and the St. Luke's van returned j>hiy to the other end. The Somerville defence became bustled and for a moment the goal was almost undefended. The chance was lost and Somerville forced St. Luke'u back to the circle. Up and down play followed for some time, but Somerville held: the upper hand and Wattam was called on to save several times. _ Grace broke clear in a fast solo run which beat all opposition, but he sent the ball over the back-line before he could centre. From the corner McLeod stopped the ball and ehot hard. Vail saving well. Glanville returned play to the other end, but Wattam blocked his shot. Both forward lines were working hard, St. _ Luke's holding more advantage than previously. After A combined attack, which reached St. Luke's circle, C. Wefts took a shot, Wattam saving. A few moments later the gami» ended, no go«ls having, been scored in the second half. The finnl score wasSomerville, 2; St. Luke's. 1. Messrs. E. J. Hewitt and A. J. Rankin were referees. '

OPPORTUNITIES MISSED. NORTH SHORE AND JIT. EDEN, Mount Eden, playing two short and with two second grade players a« substitutes, was fortunate in not being defeated by more than 3 goals to 1. by North Shore. The latter, however, played a disorganised game, the forwards in particular missing opportunities. North Shore attacked from the opening and Mount Eden was driven back to the circle. J. Horspod and Potter broke clear, but were blocked, and Reid took play back to the other end. A. Horspool, who played a splendid game in Mount Eden's goalmouth throughout the match, saved. Ash and Jones initiated attacks which penetrated the North Shore circle, but .the defence held. Play ranged up and down the field during the remainder of the half, honours belonging chiefly to North Shore, but no scores were made before the interval.

A. Anthony led the North Shore' forwards in a fast run at the opening of the 'second spell, but M. Jones checked the attack. Mount could not get the ball, far away, however, until Fletcher raced down the centre. Rankin made a. faulty hit nnd for a moment the goal was undefended. The chance was lost through failure to follow up. Reid. in a solo run. invaded the circle, but A. Horapool made another splendid save.*' North Shore concentrated on the circle edge, and a moment later Wilson, one of the halves, goaled from close play. A period of scrappy play followed. Territorial honours were fairly even, but both forward lines lacked finish. The nearest approach to a goal was when, from a penalty corner, P. Anthony took a shot, the ball going high over the top. Following this. Mount Eden besieged the Nortri Shore goal. Allen finally cleared, and the forward line carried on. After a momentary check in the circle. A. Anthony saw an opportunity and sent the ball into the net. Right, from the bully, the Mount Eden van carried the ball down the field. Rankin ran out. but did not get the ball far away and Potter, rushing into position, goaled for Mount Eden with a fast shot.i In retaliation, North Shofe forced its way to the other end. The defence held for a while, but, after a tussla right in the goalmouth. A. Anthony raced in and forced the ball over the line. The gome ended 8i few moments later, the final score being:—North Shore, 3; Mount Eden. 1. Messrs. H. E. "Watts and G. E. Peace were referees. DECISIVE VICTORY. MARGIN OF FOUR COALS. The grounds were as slippery at Walker Park as at Reniuera, and the standard of play in the match in which University defeated Wesley by G goal 3to 2 suffered in consequence. University attacked from the bully, but was repulsed by Hughes. Radeliff sent his forwards away again, Stacey saving. Wesley, playing two short at. this stage, was finding it hartl to cope with the fast University forwards. The students attacked persistently until A. Broun scored with a fine shot from the right. Fleet sent his forwards away, ansl Dunne, Burton and Stringer reached the circle, where Brown intercepted nicely. Bay took the clearing hit and raced through until held up' by Hughes. Michel cleared, and in the ensuing play Ross was injured, and had to be removed for treatment. _ He had been an effective link in the University combination. Upon resumption University raced (•way, and Speedy turned aside a shot from Bay. The students were soon back, and from a penalty corner Radcliffe connected hard and cleanly to score. Play after this was fust and even, travelling up and down the field. Wesley succeeded when the forwards gained the circle, Burton scoring. Half-time came with the (.core:—University, 2; Wesley, 1. Wesley attacked when the game wai. resumed, but Broun saved by intercepting. Buy went through in a solo effort until Speedy saved. _ From thb resultant corner Radcliffe sent in a hard shot which Speedy stopped with his pads. Speedy speculated and Radcliffe intercepted in the circle. He sent <n a stinging shot which Speedy deflected with his stick. Wesley's nest attack broke down when Fleet hit too hard, and sent over the backline. After a fast forward attack. Smith scored with a nice shot. Wesley was quick to retaliate and Beere sent the ball across the goalmouth, where it was deflected in by one of the defenders. Play had not long been restarted when Bay went through and goaled. Wesley hud its turn, but could not finish the movement. Crawley uaved from Fleet and then Radcliffe cleared from a corner. Wesley attacked again when Dunne ran through* but the movement broke down. In the closing stages University scored two quick goals. First Smith drew Speedy and Allowed Bay to hit into an open goal. Then Bny completed his "hat trick" by scoring after a characteristic individual effort. The game ended with the score:—University, 6; Wesley. 2. Mr. G. Waddingham was referee.

LOWER GRADE; RESULTS. -J Second Grade.—Grammar Old Bnv. , Mount Eden, 0; Somerville. 4. Univ«;-, 1 ' 2: Papatoetoe, 1, Univeisity B i- • y * x College. *2, St. Luke's, 1. ' ira »>me , Third Grade.—Somerville, 3, Training « , ■"£' lege, 2; Auckland Grammar. 4. M, 0 * 1 ' Papatoetce, 8, University, 1. ~esiey . 0; Fourth Grade.—Mounl, Albert Gram™, 5, Papatoetoe. 0. Fifth Grade.—Papatoetoe A. 3 Mr,™! Albert Giiimmar. 2: Somerville B 15 p°" ' toetoe B, 0: Mount Albert Grammar P a" Papatoetce C, 1. ' LADIES' ASSOCIATION, Intermediate Grade.—Technical, 3 Pn»„ kura. 1; Wesley, 3. Ngats.ringa, 0; Clevedrm" 2, Mount Eden, 1; Ngaro, 5. Y.W.C.A o Junior G rade—Techn cal, 9. Y w'c i 0: Wenles. 2, St. David's., 2. No aenior grudo club gumes v.'.ere played oir account of the A and B trial match fa, the selection of the Country. Week Auckland team. a REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS. The following representative ladies' teama huve been chosen to represent Auckland in the count :y week tourney, commencing in! day week *" Seniors.-—Misses Hyde. Frnncis, "Wati.™ Meiklejoln, Stevens. Graham, JTooner' Isaacs, B akey. White, Hoyte. Reserve' Hyde, Baihsrutc, Smith imd I)uder Juniors.—Misses. M. Wes:. M. Ms'cdonald M. Reader, J. Niall, B. Greene, D Loks I. Munro, N. Munro, M. flaird, A CulW R. Bussey, J. Seouller, I) Farrer, M. Sora/ gin, M. WardelL pras " GAMES IN COUNTRY CENTRES. V I The following results of hockey matchei | played in country centres on Saturday after | noon wero forwarded by correspondents nf I tie Herai.d:— 4 Te Awainutu,—The tVaipa Hockey Associa- ( tion's representative ton nr met the Piako I representatives here and in a fairly bright exhibition Waipa won by C goals (B Shier* 1. ar: Finch 2, Richardson .1) to 3 (Ebbett 2, Cnckett 1). Play was 'airlv " ■ even and fast until the closing stages 'when Waipa proved superior. ' Waluku.—A practice match to assist in the selection of the Franklin ladies' team* for Country Week at Auckland was played at Waiukti. A similar rr.atch is to be held neixt Satuiday at Buckland. GAMES AT HAMILTON. [FROM our. OWN' CORRESPONDENT.3 HAMILTON; Sunday. Following are the results of hccke* matches played in Hamilton yesterday:— j Old Boys, X, Hihemoa, 0; Kaipaki, 1, Oliaupo, 0; Cambridge, a. Old Boys Whiiw pots, 0; Old Boys Colts, 4, Pirai.es, 1. j -j ■ ■ ; WHITE HORSE COMPETITION. Following is the draw for the White Horse Cup competition to be played under the control of the Auckland Hockey Association during the Country Week tourney, commencing to-day week at Remuera:— First Round.—Piako v. Whangarei; Bod. ney v. Whakatane; Waipa, a bye. Second lilound.—Piako v. Rodney; Waip» v. Whakalane; Whangam, a bye. Third Raund.—Piako v. Waipa, Whang*, rei v. Roc ney, Whakatare. a bye. Fourth Round.—Pioko v. Whakatane Whangarei v. Waipa, Rodney, a bye. ' Fifth Round.—Whangarei v. Whakatana, Rodney v. Waipa, Piako, a bye. NEW ZEALAND PLAYERS. Arrangements have been made to farewell Auckland players who Mill tour Australia with the New Zealand hockey team. The New Zealand team will leave Wellington on July 15. The Papatoetoe Hockey Club will hold a faiewell dance to M. Bay who. although a member of thei University Club, has done n:ood vrork at Pipatoetoe in school hockey. '?he Papatoetoe Club has three schoolboy teams playing each Saturday aftlernoon in the Auckland Hockey Association's fifth grade competition. The Somer. ville Hockey Club will farewell F. Wellbourne to-morrow eveffinir. It is the intention of t'ie combined social .committee of the Auckland Hockey Association and the Auckland Ladies' Hockey Association to invite the seven members of th« Now Zealand team to their annual bail on July 13, iti. honour of the visiting teams at this country week tournauent.