HOCKEY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21533, 3 July 1933, Page 14

HOCKEY

DAVIS CUP COMPETITION ST. LUKE'S TEAM BEATEN SUCCESS OF PAPATOETOE Two surprise viclorios wero a feature of the aerios of Davis Cup hockey games nt Remuera on Saturday. St. Luke's suffered its first defeat of the season in a gruelling contest in which Soraerville, last year's champion team, showed brilliant form and won by 2 goals to 0, thus placing the two teams equal in the championship contest. On the other hand, Papatoetoo, which entered the senior grade only this season, gained its first win, defeating North Shore by five to four, although at one stage the score was 3—r ngainrt Th« third match vnt also a I een between the two students' I' livers.ty oventually win.iing by- three goi.ls to one. The grounds were rather heavy Mid lumpy, but in spite oil this the standard of play in all games was high. The following table shows the positions of tht> teams in tho competition to dato:— Pts. Chp. P. W. L. D. P. A. Pts. St. Luke's . . 7 -1 1 2 25 10 10 Somervillo . . 7 4 1 2 17 f> 10. North Shore , . 7 4 2 1 20 Hi 0 University . • 7 3 3 1 15 1(1 7 Training Col. .. 7 1 4 2 15 l(i 4 Papatoetoo . . 7 1 6 SOMERVILLE'S VICTORY A WELL-BALANCED TEAM The match in which Somerville defeated St. Luke's by' 2 goals to 0 was one of tho .hardest and fastest seen in tho contest to date. The penetrating Somervillo formation was never moro effective in action and only excellent goalkeeping by Wattain saved a much higher scoro. Tho St. Luko's forwards, although working hard, could do little against the Soraerville defence, particularly tho fullbacks, and a largo majority I of the attacks wero blocked on tho circle edge. Tho first minute of the game saw E. Wuifcts race down midfield into St. Luke's circle. He slipped in shooting, but C. "Watts immediately got control and rocked a stinging shot at goal. Wattam stopped it on his pads, and, although C. Watts sent tho robound back, Wattam was again ready. T. Clark sent the St. Luke's left flank away, and Somerville had to concede a series of corners. Vailo mado a splendid save of a shot from Corin, and a moment later Viponcl shot, tho ball passing an inch or two outside tho posts. A counter-attack-forced St. Luke's to concede a corner, C. Watts' shot being once again sent back. by Wattam. Snmorville kept up tho offensive, several strong attacks down the centre and left being blocked in fine style by Williams and P. Clark. Corin,_ Vipond and Torbet retaliated, Vaile blocking a shot from Torbet, but St. Luke's could not keep play for long in tho Somerville territory. Glanville was responsible for takinp play back to the other end, and ho finished off a nice movement with a pass across to Wellbourne, who shot. Watiam, who was on top form, sent the ball back, but C. Watts returned to tho attack. In a brilliant save, Wattam ran to the circlo edge and kicked tho ball high into the air. Tho strenuous play of the Somerville forwards and halves was keeping St. Luke's penned up, and it was not until Robertson mado an opportunity for Torbet and Burnett to advance that St. Luko's could take up the attack again. Brilliant defence by the Somerville fullbacks did not allow St. Luke's much scope, and a moment later a spectacular combined forward rush resulted in C. Watts shooting. Wattam ran out, but did not clear adequately, and E. Watts ran through into an empty goal. Half-time came a moment later, tho score being:—Somerville, 1; St. Luke's, 0.

Somerville ogam attacked at tho opening of the_ second spell. Wnttam deflecting a hnrd shot from Wellbourne in the first few minutes. "Within a minute he had again blocked a Somerville attack. P. Clark cleared with ft hard shot, nnd Somerville wag driven back. A good chnnce was lost when Corin mishit. Burnett and Torbet battled their way down tho line, nnd the ball went across to Corin, whose shot was sent back by Vaile. but Grace returned. Onco again the Somerville goalkeeper was too clever. St. Luke's, only one goal down, was forcing the pace, all the forwards working hard, but the Somerville defence was too sound. A series of corners produced no results, and eventually fllanville and Middleton took tho ball to the other end. A good chance was lost by confused play and P. Clark cleared. Somerville's circle was invaded, but not for long, and a period of hard hitting followed, honours being even. Somerville started ft strong attack in the last few minutes. Wnttam made two splendid saves, but Somerville was not to be denied, and after a strenuous tussle in the circle Middleton sent the ball into the net right from the circle edge. St. Luke's retaliated, but a few moments later the final whistle blew, the score remaining:—Somerville, 2; St. Luke's, 0. Messrs. E. J. Hewitt and A. Rivers were referees. STUDENT TEAMS MEET UNIVERSITY'S CIRCLE PLAY Better opportunism in circle play was the deciding factor in the game in which University defeated Training College by three goals to one. University attacked at the opening, and the Training College circle was entered. Chadwick blocked a shot from A. Broun, and Training College raced up to the other end. The advantage was not maintained, however, and a combined University attack was turned to account by N. Burnett, who shot the ball in cloas to the post. A few moments Inter Watson made an opening for Ross, who scored University's Becorul goal. Training College initiated a se'ries of attacks which kept University defending vigorously. Chances were losi, however, through delays in shooting. Play moved to the other end, where a similar siege was unsuccessful, the final lines of Training College's defence playing brilliantly. Training College carried out another combined attack in University's circle, but the spell ended with the score:—University, 2; Training College, 0. The gamo was restarted with a Heries of open forwards movements, which wero almost invariably blocked on tho circle edge by the fullbacks. Training College was given some anxious moments when a forward movement, led by Ross, penetrated the circle. A. Broun took a sliot, but Boswell saved with a hard clearing hit. University was immediately back ngain, Chadwick being called on to savo a further shot from A. Broun. Brooking battled his way down the field, relieving tho pressure for Training College, but ngain tho University forwards swept down tho field. After a fast run, Philpott broke through tho Training College back lines, his centre shot, however, going begging. Bayliss started a retaliatory attack, which was carried on by Foster, who shot from the circle edge. Captain Brown stopped tho ball with his pads, but Training College kopt up a strong pressure nnd the ball was not allowed to get far upfield. A scries of tussles in the circlo was eventually turned to account by McNaughton, who shot straight into tho goal. Training College was maintaining n strong pressure, and melee after meleo occurred almost in the goalmouth. Shots wero taken by practically every member of the line, but the defenco, particularly the work of Captain Brown, was very solid. In tho last few minutes of tho came University mado its first real breakaway for about ten minutes, and after a brief scrimmage in tho circle Boss followed iri a shot by A. Broun and scored again for University. The game ended with University attacking, tho final score being University, 3: Training College, 1. Messrs. C. Preston nnd F. Nicholson wero referees. HIGH SCORING MATCH PAPATOETOE'S FIRST WIN Papatoetoe, which had been showing consistent improvement for some weeks, gained its first success in defeating North Shore by 5 goals to 4 in a fast and even game. North Shore established an early lead of three goals. By opening up the game, however. Papatoetoe began to penotrato North Shore's defence and the rest of the match was very close and exciting. Papatoetoe attacked at the start, but Cox broko away for North Shore and Rent a pass in to If. Jones, who opened North Shore's account. Ppntoetoo was driven back again from the bully and a left-wing attack resulted in P. Anthony goaling. Papatoetoe took a turn at attack, but Hamilton's shot went wide. A sharp North Shore attack broku through the Papatoetoe defence and A. Anthony secured North Shore's third goal. Up nnd down play followedr both goalkeepers being called into action, but finally from u penalty corner, L. Smytheman scored Papatoetoe's first goal. Right from the bully the .Papatoetoe van raced down the field nnd Ji. Smytheman again netted. North Shoro retaliated and a combined attack saw the Papatoetoe circle invaded, but P. Anthony's snot went wide. Just before half-time a tussle in tho North Shore circlo resulted in Moore netting and tho score at tho end of tho spell was:—North Shore, 3; Papatoe- 1 toe, 3. i . Hard hitting predominated at tho opening of the second spell and piny fluctuated < up and down tho field. Finally McKenzie, ■ bt ' nt .Rankin after the North X" re , goalkeeper had run out to stop a v tmrnu.l ll,in Y ll , on - No - rth Slloro attacked , M Tm pl „ , ro £, a l" ss,e in t] ' e circ le • M. Jones scored. Play became' very excit- , ing. but in spite of North Shore's vigorous 1 defence the Papatoetoe forwards penetrated - I

the circle again and Moore scored the decisive goal. In the njinutes of the game play ranged up and down the field in a aeries of hard tussles, but the match ended with the score:—Papatoetoe, 5; North Shore, 4. Messrs. F. Nicholson and A. Biddle were referees. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Second Grade.—Somerville, 2, University B, 1; Grammar Old Boys. 3, University A, 1; St. Luke's, 5. Papatoetoe, 0; Wesley, 1. Auckland Grammar, 1. Third'Grade.—Mount Albert Grammar. 3, Wesley, 2; University, 2, Somerville, 2; Grammar Old Boys. 3, Mount Eden, 2; St. Luke's, 4, Training College. 2. Fourth Grade.—Auckland Grammar, 4, Somerville, 1. Primary Schools.—Papatoetoe A, 19, Remuera B, 0. ' LADIES' ASSOCIATION GAMES Senior Grade.—Kiwi, 5, Ngaro, 0; Wesley, 5. Technical, 0. Intermediate Grade.—Kiwi, 8, Clevodon, 2; Mount Albert, 0, Technical, 0. Junior Grade.—Papakura, 3, V '».y, 0; I Si. David's, a, Ngaro, 1. COLLEGE ATE HOCKEY Senior Grade.—Epsom Grammar, 8. St. Cuthbert's, 1; Training College A, 4, Diocesan, 2; Diocesan Old Girls, 7, Epsom Grammar Old Girls, 4; Training Collego B. 8, University B, 0. JuniiSr Grado.—St. Cuthbert's, 4, Training College, 0; Diocesan, 4, University, 0; Epsom Grammar A, 5, Epsom Grammar B, 1. PLAY IN FRANKLIN [from our own correspondent] PUKEIvOHE, Saturday Play in the ladies' hockey competition being conducted by the Franklin Hockey Association was resumed to-day. RobuUs were: —Buckland, 9, Onowherq, 4; Pukelcawa, 2, Tuakau,. 1; Whiriwhiri United, 0, Bombay, 0. TRIAL GAME PLAYED [I'ROM our own correspondent] HAMILTON. Sunday A trial match between Possibles and Probables was played under the control of the Waikato Hockey Association yesterday to enable the selectors to choose the representative team which is to meet Auckland next Saturday for the New Zealand Challenge Shield. Probables won by five goals to one. GAGE-BROWN CUP [by telegraph—own correspondent] THAMES, Saturday Thames was defeated by Korepeehi by 1 goal to 0 in the Gage-Brown Cup competition match at Kerepeehi to-dny. Wanderers defeated High School by 3 goals to 2. The positions of the teams now are:—Kerepeehi, 10 points: High School, 7; Wanclerers, 6; Thames, 5; Kopuarahi, 4. MATCHES AT RODNEY [from our own correspondent] WARKWORTH, Sunday Tho Rodney Hockey Association's matches yesterday resulted ns follows:—Donio Valley, 5, Port Albert, 4; Warkworth, 6, Matakana, 1; Omaha, 4, Wellsford, 4. The Ladies' Association's matches resulted: Kaipara Flats, 1, Port Albert, 0; Matakana, 2, Wellsford, 0. WHANGAREI REFEREES [from our own correspondent]

WHANGAREI, Saturday

A meeting held to form a Hockey Referees' Association was well attended by mon and ladies, and the following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. A. J. Murdoch, M.P.; president. Mr. P. Judd; vice-presidents, Messrs. Goddard (chairman), G. Larking, J. Batchelor, N. Munro; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr. F. Durney. TOURING LADIES' TEAM The New South Wales ladies' hockey team, which passed through Auckland bv the Mariposa on Saturday, was ■ entertained during a brief stay by officials of the Auckland Ladies' Hockey Association. The team is in chargo of Mrs. F. J. Davy and ia on its way to Suva, where it will play a series of matches. If time permits the team will play a match against tho Auckland ladies' team on the return voyage at Itemuera. The following team has been selected by Mr. M. Peace to represent. Auckland:—Goal, Miss 1. MeC'onkey; fullbacks. Misses K. Lilley, L. I?lakey: halves. Misses V. Isaacs, G. Hooper, Graham: forwards, Misses I. Stephens, M. Rossiter, M. Waters, K. Landers, I. Hyd t.