HOCKEY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22131, 10 June 1935, Page 16

HOCKEY

THE DEVONPORT SHIELD

REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE POOR STANDARD OF PLAY Tho first two rounds of tho Auckland Hockey Association's Dovonporfc Shield competition were decided at Renmera on Saturday. The competition has been commenced earlier than usual this season to enable the Auckland representative team, which will play the Indian side on July 13, to have some practice. The Auckland team played Grammar Old Boys and later University, the teams which drew byes in the first and second round of the competition respectively.

Principal interest centred in the performances of the Auckland players, and in then fTrst game they did remarkably well to defeat Grammar by a margin of nine goals. In the second match, however, University was in great form, and a draw would have been a better indication of the play.

Little good hockey was displayed in the remainder of the games, the combination of most of the tennis being upset through players being included in the Auckland side. St. Luke's and Somerville both won two games, while Wesley lost one match and won the other. University and Papatoetoe are equal in next position with one point each, while Grammar Old Boys and Mount Eden did not secure any points. Following were the scores in the senior games:—First round; St. Luke's, 3, Wesley, 0- University. 1, Papatoetoe, 1; Somerville, 1, Mount Eden, 0. Second round: Somerville, 1, Pa patoeloe, 0; Wesley, 1. Mount Eden, 0; St. Luke's, 3. Grammar Old Boys, 1. ■ ,Tii Representative practice games .-—Auckland, 10, Grammar Old Boys, 1; Auckland, 3. University, 1.

GRAMMAR OUTCLASSED

AUCKLAND'S EASY WIN The game between the Auckland representative team and Grammar Old Boys was fast throughout. Although Auckland won by a margin of nine, goals, Grammar put up a creditable performance, considering it had lost two of its best men in Jones and Torbet. . The Auckland forwards dominated the play, Wellbourne and the Watts brothers being conspicuous throughout. C. Watts registered six goals in all, several of them being particularly fine shots. Although the Auckland defence was never severely tested, Jones, playing with F. Clark at fullback, did very well. Accustomed to playing in the half-line for Grammar, he soon settled down to his new position. Houghton also gave a creditable display, especially in the second spell, at centre-half. Wellbourne played an outstanding game on the wing, centring with deadly accuracy and making some brilliant solo runs. F.. Watts gave his usual bright performance, although he did not see quite so much of the ball as his brother.

Anderson played well in goal for Grammar. saving many powerful drives in capable fashion. Armstrong, on the right wing, was seen in several good clashes down the line, and shows definite promise. Considering it was the first time the Auckland side has played together the result was above expectations. The final score was:—Auckland, 10; Grammar Old Boys, 1.

REPRESENTATIVES EXTENDED

UNIVERSITY'S SOUND DISPLAY

A definite weakness in the half-line of the Auckland representative side was revealed in its second game r.gainst University. Twigden replaced Roughton at left half, but with this exception the team was the same as that which met Grammar earlier in the; afternoon. University had a decided advantage territorially in the first spell. Cooper being conspicuous by repeatedly leading the attack. With a powerful hit from the edge of the circle he found the net to give University the lead of I—o at half-time. University made some further determined attacks on the resumption of play, but the Auckland forwards broke away for E. Watts to equalise with a Bhot from near in. Chapman sent an accurate centre in soon after and E. Watts goaled again with a well-timed shot. A further score was registered by the Auckland forwards before time was called. C. Watts played an excellent game, never failing to draw his man and showing his usual complete understanding with Wellbourne on the wing and Fi. Watts. F. Clark was not up to form at fullback, while Pickens did not show to advantage. Twigden, a very promising forward, never appeared at ease in the half-line, with the result that Robertson was overworked.

Watson and A. Broun played well for University, while Forrest-Brown, in goal, played a very sound game. The final score was; —Auckland, 3; University, 1.

GAME OF LOST CHANCES Very ragged hockey was seen in the match between University and Papatoetoc. Neither side combined well, and opportunities were frequently lost in the circle. Some blame may be attachable to the ground, which was bumpy, hut University showed little of the dash displayed in the later game against the representative eide. UDiversity threw awny several chances in the opening 10 minutes through lack of finish. The forwards failed to thrust home their attacks, while the halves did riot give sufficient support. Hogbcn was the most outstanding player on the field, but even he was below standard. Poor work in the forwards marred Papatoetoo's game. Boswell being the only one who showed to advantage. The backs worked hard, but their clearances were not well placed. Cooper scored for University, while Boswell netted for Papntoetoo. Messrs. A. Rivers and G. E. Waddingham were umpires.

WEAK SOMERVILLE TEAM A Somerville team with a sorely depleted forward line met Mount Eden on No. f> ground. As was inevitable the match was a ragged display. The ground conditions rendered futile any attempt at cohesive understanding. In the first spell Somerville had the advantage of the slope, and when the change-over came with no score, Mount Eden had good prospects for at least an even result. The only goal of the mutch, however, came to Somerville, when the right wing netted after an attack from the left had been repulsed. Henderson, in goal for Somerville, impressed by his coolness and the precision of his clearances. Heard and Long showed up in the half-line. The forwards were too disorganised to be impressive. For Mount Eden, Ulingworth was somewhat unfortunate not to keep his goal intact, as the shot that passed him came from a rebound following a good save. Bowden intercepted well at fullback, while Jenkins was conspicuous throughout as a hard worker in the halves. Jn the forwards Horspool and Brown were prominent. The latter broke through in a last-minute solo effort, and only bad luck prevented him from snatching an equalising goal. Outry scored for Somerville. Messrs. Mulholland and McQuarrie were umpires.

WIN FOR ST. LUKE'S ' The best match in the Dcvonpoit Shield competition was that between St. Luke'w and Grammar Old Boys. Play was very even in the first half, but once St. Luke's drew ahead it fought, hard to maintain its lend. However, neither team was seen at its best, on account of the absence of important players. Those who replaced them played good. games individually, but combination naturally was affected. Corin was one of the hardest worked St. Luke's players, and after doing well in the forwards, dropped back to strengthen the defence materially. The remaining St. Luke's forwards all played well under the conditions, although several goals were missed through poor shooting. Rice performed well at centre-half, and was well supported by T. Clark and Brodie, The Grammar forward line proved very fast, and several times succeeded in breaking through the St. Luke's defence, but its finishing work was not impressive. Jerram and Torbet were the. most outstanding, while in the halves W. Ross showed do advantage on several occasions. Goals were scored for the winners by Vipond, Fenton and Grace, while W. Ross scored for Grammar. Messrs. H. McQuarrie and T. Mulholland were umpires.

WESLEY'S NARROW WIN A badly disorganised Wesley combination opposed Mount Eden on No. 9 ground, gaps having been filled in the forward line as well as in the halves and backs. Mount Eden was also handicapped, being: without two regular members. Wesley secured a one-goal lead early in the game nnd this finally decided tho issue. The ground conditions were not conducive to good hockoy, and a heavy shower, with a fading light, marred the closing Btagos. Wesley, although achieving little better results than its opponents, attempted to swing the ball about on attack, and this was noticeable more particularly from the left wing. However, tho bumpy ground

made it difficult to pick up fast cross-hits. Phillpotts Btill needs ft game or two, as lie is not yet in form. With Neate insido left the strength was concentrated on the flunk, thus upsetting tho balance of the lino. It is interesting to note that although Neate gained prominence as a representative for both Canterbury and Wellington 11s a right wing, he has not yet been seen in this position in Auckland hockey. KifT acquitted himself well under the circumstances. Andrews distinguished himself by scoring the only goal. Of the defence Woods played well for a junior. Messrs. Rivers and Waddingham were umpires.

SOMERVILLE REORGANISED Somerville settled down more quickly in tlie match against Papatoctoe. The forward line was reshuffled after the encounter with Mount Eden, and showed some improvement. Roughton played on the r| g'j t wing, and Gutry was moved to tho left (lank, while Grieve replaced Cochran at inside left. Braitlnvaitc played centre-for-ward, and scored the only goal of the match. . , Somerville was most effective on the right, Roughton playing well. Braitlnvaite acquitted himself well in tho centre. ho Somerville defence prevailed over the spasmodic efforts of the Papatoctoe forwards and Henderson again showed himself a worthy substitute in goal. The Papatoetoo defence was not inspiring. Storry appeared to best advantage, while in tho forwards Sm yt lieni nil worked willingly nt centre. Messrs. Avery and Hewitt were umpires.

ST. LUKE'S DEFEATS WESLEY St. Luke's had (he better of (he game with Wesley, and remained on attack almost throughout. St. Luke's victory was due largely to tho more finished display of its forwards, who worked well together and were able to make several thrusts on the defence. On the other hand, Philpotts was the only Wesley forward who was really dangerous, and in several brilliant runs which gained considerable ground, he lacked support. The St. Luke's halves played steadily, but were seldom outstanding, while the fullbacks' game was merely adequate. The Wesley backs defended fairly well, but their tackling was sometimes at fault. Goals were scored for St. Luke's by Alexander, two, and Grace. Messrs. R. Avery and E. J. llewitt were umpires.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS Second Grade.—Somerville, 3, University, 0; St. Luke's, 3, Training College. 2. Third Grade.—St. Luke's. 2. Wesley, 1; University, 4, Grammar Old Boys, 3; Papatoetoo. 4, Mount Eden. 1; Puhinui Pirates, 2, Somerville, 0.

Fourth Grade.—St. Luke's, 5, Auckland Grammar, 1.

Fifth Gratte.—St. Luke's, 13, Somerville, 0: Papatoctoe, 15, Mount Eden, 2.

LADIES' ASSOCIATION Senior.—Mount Eden, 4, Clevednn, 0: Wesley, 6, Ngaro, 2; Kiwi A, 10, Kiwi B, 0. Intermedial.—Mount Eden, 4, Wesley, 0; St. David's, 3, Papakura, 1. Junior.—Technical, 8, St. David's, 0; Kiwi, 2, Ngaro, 1. MATCHES IN THE PROVINCE Warkworth.—The Rodney Hockey Association's games resulted as follows: —Wellsford, 2 (L. Smith), Kaipara Flats. 1 (S. Hood); Dome Valley, 1 (E. Phillips). Mullet Point, 1 (M. Algie); Port Albert, 5 (K. Shepherd 3, O. Bennett 1. V. Shepherd 1). Omaha. 0: Warkworth. 7 (W. Derccourt 4, O. Civil, K. Neal, G. Katavich), Matakana, 1 (D. Jones).

Pukekohe.—The Franklin Hockey Association matches resulted: —Whiriwhiri United, 0. Buckland, 1: Onewhero, 2, Tuakau, 0: Te Kohanga. 0, Pukekawa, 0.

Hamilton. —After a keen and hard-fought-match Colts drew with Kaipaki, one goal all in play for the Killip Shield, undclr the control of the Waikato Hockey Association, at Steele Park. Hamilton hast. J\. Wycherley scored for Colts, and G. xioja for Kaipaki. The second game in the competition resulted in a win for Old Boys, which defeated Hinemoa by 4 goals to 2. Two goals each were registered by I. Kwan and J. Davies for Old Boys, while Gee netted twice for Hinemoa. A friendly match was played between a Cambridge representative team and the Hamilton O.d Technical eleven, resulting in a win for the visitors by 2 goals to 1. For Cambridge P Blight opened the scoring, L. McKinnon securing a further goal Inter in the game. L. Matuschka scored for Old Technical.

Te Awamutu. —The Waipa Hockey Associntion's championships, now played on Saturdays, attracted a good deal of attention at Albert Park. Te Awamutu and le Kami, in the Empson Cup competition, were well matched, and Te Awamutu eventually won by 2 goals (B. Gibson and A. Spiers) to 1 (Kedgate). In the Indies' division, for the Finch Rosebowl, Pnterangi and Otorodrew, with no score. Hairini defeated Pirongia by 4 goals (Mrs. S.vmes 2, Miss Z Spiers 2), to 3 (Miss I. Beet).