HOCKEY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21853, 16 July 1934, Page 7

HOCKEY

THE DEVONPORT SHIELD DAY OF HIGH SCORING EASY WIN FOR ST. LUKE'S The first series of gnnies in the Auckland Hockey Association's competition for the Dcvonport Shield was played on soft grounds at Jleniuera on Saturday. North Shore, which finished at the bottom of the championship for the Davis Cup, caused a surprise by leading the winners, Somerville, 2-0 at half-time. Howovcr, Somerville rallied in the second half and won by 3 goals to 2. University scored six goals against two scored by a depleted Wesley team, while St. Luke's was faced with littlo opposition in Papatoetoo and had no difficulty in winning'by 13 goals to 1. ' High scoring was general during the day. Among the scores in lower grade and ladies' matches were totals of 15, 13, 10, 9, 8 and 7. WIN FOR UNIVERSITY ; WEAKENED WESLEY SIDE Although. University drew, with Wesley when the teams last met, it had the better of the game on Saturday; The Wesley team Was considerably wepkened' by the loss of several of its regular players, and this was largely, responsible for its . defeat. Play hovered in mid field for a brief period until Wesley broke away. Brown cleared, and the University forwards worked thpir way down the field to the edge of' the circle' 'and ■Sulcliffe, in goal, had to save a" hard shot from Don. University, continued t<s press round the circle, and eventually A. Broun passed to Floyd, who flicked the ball into the net. Wesley moved to the attack and was conceded a comer,,' but University, cleared, and eventually A, Broun headed for. the Weslay goal; but was beaton off. Up-and-down iplay followed until Watson put his forwards in motion. They reached tlio circle and, from a penalty corner, A. Broun sent in a hard shot. Sutcliffe stopped, but failed to clear, and N. Broun ran in and pushed the ball over the line. Soon after Sutcliffe had a narrow escape when Floyd made a chance shot which just failed. Wesley rallied, and Kiff had an unsuccessful shot. Fraser took the ball down the wing beforo centring to Floyd, whose shot was kicked out by Sutcliffe, A. Broun collected the rebound and netted. Wesley broke away and Kiff sent tluj ball into the net, but was offside. University continued to attack, and Floyd scored. The score at half-time was:—University, 4; Wesley, 0. Both teamß attacked in turn on the resumption, and Don took a shot which rose high over the net. Wesley worked down tho left flank, but offside play spoiled its chances. A free-hit gained some ground for University. The Wesley forward .line, however, made a determined effort and kept play in its opponents' territory for ' some time, Iviff eventually scoring the team's first goal. Kiff and Chapman made a nice rur. on the right, but Pickens cleared and sent the ball to the other end of tho field. A fine run by Philpott ended in his centring to Beere, and exciting moments followed, with Brown attempting to hold off Beere and Kiff. Finally the ball was pushed over the lino just outside the post. .University had the better of the game for a time and Don sent a nice pass to Floyd, 'who scored. Wesley rallied nnd pressed round tho circle, Chapman sending in a nice shot from a' difficult angle. Soon after he made another fine run and ccntrod well, but lacked support. University broke away and Floyd spored from a mejee. Chapman led the Wesley forwards in a spectacular run down the field before being well stopped by Robinson. University was attacking when the game ended with the score:—University, 6; Wesley, 2. - Messrs. H; E. Watts and E. J. Hewitt were umpires.

SOMERVILLE OFF FORM ' north £hore surprises North Shore -caused -one of the surprises of the season by extending Somcrville in a match which produced very poor hockey. The champion team was off form and during the first half especially North Shore had the better of the game. North Shore established a 2—o lead at half-time, but Somcrville recovered, and toward the end showed itself definitely superior. Somcrville was the first to attack, Boswell sending Glanville to the circle, but the ball went over the line. Play moved from end to end rapidly. Finally B. Watts headed for the circle, only to bo stopped by H. Jones. The Somerville forwards kept round the goal, however, and Vail had to stop several Bliots. Hayson cleared and enabled Anthony and Williamson to reach the circle, chances being .spoiled by hard-hitting. Cox went away again, and ; following exchanges in the circle Moore scored, E. Watts broke through the North Shore defence apd reached the circle, but his shot was stopped by Vail. Play moved to the other end, and from a corner Cox scored. The score at half-time was:—North, Shore, 2; Soraervillo, 0. North Shore pressed from the bully and reached the circle, several shots just missing the gbal. Somervillo was conceded two penalty corners, but failed to score from them, and North Shore broke away. HQwever. Somorville returned for E. Watts to score. North Shore attacked for a long period until E. Watts relieved by making a fine run downfield, H, Jones clearing well. Soniervilln worked its way toward the North Shore goal and from a corner C. Watts scored with a beautiful shot. A further Somerville attack gave Boswell his chance, and ho placed his tenm in the lead. Somerville Continued to attack until the end of tho game, when tlio score was:—Somerville, 3; North Shore, 2. Messrs. H. McQuarn'o and A. Williams wcro umpires.

HIGH SCORING

THIRTEEN GOALS TO ST. LUKES

St. Luko's had little difficulty in making the highest score (13 goals) registered in senior hockey this season in -itf? match

against Papatoctori, St. Luko's had the upper hand throughout and kept the suburban side bottled up. In the first half Papatoetoe entered St. Luko's territory only three times, while after the interval _ Bt. Luke's rim through the defence at will. Early in the second half Middloton had to retire owing to a leg injury, and this proved a further setback.

St. Luke's was first' to attack, but the Papatotoo fullbacks cleared to the forwards, enabling Middleton to take a shot, which was unsuccessful. St. Luke's gained ground and Grace and Corin attempted shots. Eventually, Vipond hit a goal, St. Luke's still attacked and Robertson saw his chance, dashing into the circle to score. A fine pass from T. Clark put Corin in a good position, and after being stopped by Lusby, he recovered and nettejJ. Papatoetoo broke away, but McNaughton's centre went begging. St. Luko's remained on defence, but could do nothing until Middleton made ground down the left. Ho did hot centre ; until too late, and tho movement was spoiled. The scoro at half-timo was:—St. Luke's, 8; Papatoetoo, 0. St. Luke's attacked' from the bully and entered the circle- Airey frustrated an attack, but Corin returned and scored. Within a few minutes Grace added another goal. Papatoetoo attacked immediately and McNaughton netted. Vipond took the ball down the field and passed to Robertson at Ihp edge of the. circle. Robertson shot and j scored. Straight from the bully St. Luke's came again, Torbet adding another goal with a reverse shot. Papatoetoo made a brief at- ' tack, but Corin broke away, and sent out to Grace, who centred for Vipond to score. Two corners in the Papatoctoe circle followed, Airey making fine saves. Papatoetoo , again made a brief attack. bi|t St. Luke's had little difficulty in breaking clear. Even- ; tually. Vipond shot, but Airey saved. Brodic nut. Vipond and Torbet in a .scoring position, ' but Airey was again safe. Vipond saw InH e.hance a little later and scored. Almost immediately Torbet-scored two more goals. St. Luke's kept pressing, and Vipond. scored again. /Jirey made a. good save from a shot by Vipond and cleared well. Right on time Torbet goaled to make the final score:— St. Luke's, Hi: Papatoetoe, 1, Messrs. A. Biddlc and H. McQunrrie were umpires.

REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS The following team has been chosen by the sole selector. Mr. W. Newshum. to represent Auckland in the shield match against Wuikato at Remuora next Saturday;— Goal. M. Wattaip (St. Luke's); fullbacks. E. Dunning (Rodney), F. Clurk (St, Luke's): halfbacks. H, Jones (North Shore), S. Robertson (St.. Luke's).. T. Clark (Sit. Luke's): forwards F. Chapman (W'eslo.v), C Flovd (University). E. Watts (Somerville). C. Watts (Somerville). F. Welbournq (Somerville). Reserves: Fullback, C. Smith: halfback. C. Pickens: forwards. R, I hi llpotts. M. Vipond. , ... . ~ The team will meet for training at the Remuera ground at 7,30 o'clock on 'Wednesday evening. A meeting of the team will also be held at Scots Hall on lhursday evening at 7.30. An Auckland B team will travel to Workworth next. Saturday to piny Rodney. The following players have been selected Ireland (Wesley): fullbacks. H. Forsyth

(University). C. Ilobinson (University): halves. W. Miller (Wesley). F. Brodio (St. 'J-iuke's). A. Watson (University): forwards. J. Kiff (Wesley). F. Boswell (Somerville),. J. Torbott 'St. "Luke's), N. Corin (St. Luke's). A. Don (University). i LOWER GRADE RESULTS Second Grade.—St. Luke's, 4, University, •2; Somerville, 4, Grammar Old Boys, 2; Mount Eden, G, Wesley, 1. Third Grade,—Grammar Old Boys, 10, Mount Eden, 2; Somerville, 8, University, 0; St. Luke's, 3, Mount Albert Grammar, 2. Fourth Grade.—St. Lulc,e's, 3, Auckland Grammar B, 0. V Fifth Grade.—Papatoetoe, 3, Auckland Grammar C, 1; St. Luke's. 3, Auckland ,Grammar B, 1; Auckland Grammar A, 15, Somerville, 0. Primary Schools.—Senior grade: Remuera, 13, Papatoetoe, 0. Junior grade: Rctnucra, L ' Papatoetoe, 1; Kowhai Junior High, 4, Avondale, 1. LADIES' ASSOCIATION Senior Grade.—Kiwi. 1, Ngaro, 1; Technical, 3. Clevedon. 1. Intermediate Grade.—St. David's. 3. Kiwi, 2: Mount Eden. 3. Technical. 0. Junior Grade. —Parmkura. 8. Mount Eden, 0, Collegiate Section.—Senior Grade: University A. 0, St. C'uthbert'gi 0; Diocesan High School, 7. University B, 2. Junior grade: Epsom Grammar A. 4. St. Cuthbart's. 2: Diocesan High School. 4, Epsom Grammar B. 2. PROVINCIAL COMPETITIONS The following results of hockey matches J played in various country centres of the ' Auckland province on Saturday afternoon 'were forwarded by correspondents of i the ! BEHALD:— I Hamilton. —"Waikato ha_d an easy win over Hauraki in a representative hockey match at , Steele Park. Hamilton. Waikato won by 7 . goals to 0. Only in the closing stages did the ' visitors show enterprise, and even (lien (he solid defence put up by Smillie, Ewan and i Pountney kept them from scoring. Goals were scored for the home team by Fr'oucje : (3),, Houghton (2), Ra<lcliffe -ana La wry. : Waikato B defeated Waihi by 4 goals to 1. Whangarei.—The hockey championship matches were continued in beautiful weather I with the following results:—Mangapai. G, Whangarei. 1; Mata. 5. Wesley, 3; Maunga- ' karamea, 5, Springfield, 0.

Franklin. —Matches under the Franklin Hockey Association resulted :4—Buokland, 2, Te Kohanga, 1; Whiri Whiri, 7, Onewhero, 1; Pukekawa, 5, Bombay, 3. Warkworth.—The Rodney Hockey Association's matches resulted as follows: —Matn;kana. 6 (J. Goerl'z 2, R. Smith 2, K. Sharp, .C. .Matthews), Omaha, ' 2' (L. Wyatt 2); Kaipara Flats, 4 (S. Hood 2, C. Carran, C. Andrews), Port Albert, 1 (K. Shepherd); ■ Dome Valleiy, 4 (J. Grimmer O. Civil), Warkworth, 3 (G. Katovich 2, A. Morrison). Dome Valley is now leading by one point from Warkworth, which team is in turn one point ahead of Mntakana. The Rodney Ladies' Hockey Association's final matches resulted as follows:—At Mntakana, Port Albert played Matakana,,. which team was leading Port Albert by one. point in the Rodney championship. An even game resulted in Port Albert winning, I—l. Port Albert thus becomes .the 1934 champion team. Wellsford defeated Kaipara Flats, 2—l.

Morrinsvilla.—A Te Aroha men's hockey team secured an easy victory over the Mor.rinSville men at Morrinsville. The visitors won by 8 goals to 3. Ta Awamutu.—'i'Le, following team has been chosen to represent Waipa in the annual match 'with Taumarunui on Wednesday next at Taumarunui:—R. Hinton (Waratahs), Watkins (Waratahs), J. Sinliott (Ramblers), R. Spiers (Paterangi), C. Ha,noock (Pironida)', T. M«cky (Paterangi), N. Rigden (Waratahs), T. Dalziel E. Penny (Waratahs), B. Gibson (Rambers), Cutfortli (Pirongia), Foster (Te. Rn.hu), E. Bell (Pirongia), R. Parr ,(Te Rahu). The following team hps been selected to represent the Waipa ladies in a match with Taumarunui on Wednesday 'next at'Taumarunui: Goal, Miss E. Macky (Paterangi); fullbacks. Misses E. Mansfield (Pirongia), R. Spiera (Paterangi); .halves, Misses K. Macky (Paterangi), Butterworth (Pirongia), and Mrs. Harris (Otorohanga); fowvards, Misses E. Woodheud (Paterangi), M. Macky (Paterangi), E. Spiers (Paterangi), P. Sifleet (Pirongia), R. Bell (Pirongia). Reserves: Misses K. Karl (Paterangi), Collison (Hairini), I. Beet (Pirongia).