ST. LUKE'S SUPERIOR

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22499, 17 August 1936, Page 15

ST. LUKE'S SUPERIOR

DEFEAT OF PAPATOETOE St. Luke's had little difficulty in beating Papatoetoe by a margin of throe goals on the Jailer's home ground. St. Luke's assumed an early advantage and led by five goals to one at half-time. In (lie second spell hard hitting, which had been apparent throughout, was general and the game became rather ragged. Through Iho determined efforts of Monteith, Papatoetoe reduced its deficit and the final score was: —St. Luke's, f>; Papatoetoe, 3. St. Luke's was tho first to attack and Grace had secured tho first goal within short time. Papatoetoe made a brave rally and Monteith rushed in alono to score a nice goal and equalise. St. Luke's was quick to press again, however, Corin netting twice in quick succession to make the score:—St. Luke's, 3; Papatoetoe, I. Vipond netted after a bright solo effort and Corin secured another score

before the interval. Papatoetoe was seen in a good movement on the resumption and Monteith goaled St. Luke's, 5; Papatoetoe, 2.

Robertson was responsible for St. Luke's next and last score when he went down the eentro and passed to Vipond, who goaled with a well-judged push shot. Chapman scored Papaloetoe's last goal with a nice shot from tho right. St. Luke's, (i: Papatoetoe, 3. The St. Luke's forwards combined fairly well although the risrht flank again did not see as much of the ball as it deserved. Robertson was the best of tho halves, while King and Williams both showed to advantage. Wattani was not spectacular, but played sound

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hockoy. Montcith was the best of tho Papatoetoe forwards, but the lino as a whole lacked combination and understanding. Edney and Bowling both played goo.l games in the halves, but O'llara was Inclined to wander out of position. Cox and Lusby did not striko good form, while Airey was at times indecisive in goal. Messrs. 11. McQuarrie and 11. Watts were umpires. Y.M.C.A. SURPRISES DEFEAT OF UNIVERSITY Playing its best game this season Y.M.C.A. surprised by beating University by two goals to nil. In tho First half the gamo was scrappy and uninteresting, but it improved later and some fast hockey wub provided in tho last quarter. Most of tho play in tho first half whs of an individual nature, and tho gamo was a series of tussles for tho ball. Play territorially was fairly even, but both sides missed opportunities through lack of combination in the circle and poor shooting. At half-time there was no scoro. Soon after University set up a series of attacks which very nearly resulted in goals. Y.M.C.A. was only rarely getting within striking distance until the forwards swept down field. After one attack had been beaten off by Henderson, C. Vasker picked up tho rebound and sent a stinging shot high into tho net. From this stage the gamo changed and play swept rapidly from end to end, both sides shooting badly. Finally Bcere collected a centre from the right to score Y.M.C.A.'s second goal. Much of tho credit for Y.M.C.A.'s win must go to tho goalkeeper, Ireland, and tho fullbacks, Surman and Burton. Ireland mado numerous saves, and many University movements were frustrated by tho sound clearing of Surman and Burton. Tho halves and forwards wcro not outstanding, particularly in tho first half Beere was the best of the forwards, while the Tasker Brothers gave their best display this season, although both were liable to bo bustled at critical moments. The play of the University backs also was superior to that of the forwards, and for a long period Hogben and Hajliwell, aided by tho halves, succeeded in keeping Y.M.C.A. from tho circle. Among the forwards. Cooper was the most prominent, while A. Broun excelled in tight play. Messrs. 11. Skinner and D. Maxwell were umpires. IMPROVED DISPLAY WIN FOR MOUNT EDEN Improved hockey was played by both Training College and Mount Eden in the match in which tho latter won by five goals to nil. In the early stages, although Mount Eden was giving much the belter display. Training College put lip a good defence, and tho score was two —nil until shortly before tho end. „ On tho right wing, Horspool was the strongest player in the Mount Eden side, and most of tho work fell upon him. Many times ho initiated attacks which reached the circle. The other forwards were less spectacular, although Ilollay's opportunism resulted in throe skoals. ftowden innclo sonic ffood clearances Jit fullback, while Jenkins and Ollivcr were the best of the halves. The Training College forwards lacked cohesion, and failed to vary their attacks sufficiently, tho ball almost invariably going down the centre. This was due to Delamore being by far the most outstanding forward, but the' others were apt to rely too much upon him, and when he needed support tlie.v were frequently out of position. A general fault in the Training College team was a tendency to nick the ball aimlessly into the air while tho backs were inclined to fumble and mishit. They also waited too long before tackling. Several good saves were made by Sh The '"fount" Eden goals wero scored by llollay (three), Bushell and Clark. Messrs. D. Maxwell and 11. Skinner were umpires. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Second Grade.—Y.M.C.A., 4, All.ertians, 2; Air Base. 5, Papatoetoe, 4; St. Lukes, 1 goal and 1 penalty corner, Somerville, 1 goal. Third Grade.—Y.M.C.A., 3, Albertians, 1; Auckland Grammar, 2, Wesley, 1: St. Lukes, 17, Papatoetoe, 1. Fourth Grade. —University, <, Grammar, 3. Fifth Grade. —Auckland Grammar A, 4. Somerville, 3; Y.M.C.A.. 2, Auckland Grammar C, 0: Papatoetoe, 2, St. Luke's 1. Sixth Grade.—St. Lukes, 7, 1.M.C.A., <>; Somerville, 1, Mount Albert Grammar A, 0; Auckland Grammar, 4, Papatoetoe A, 2. MATCHES IN COUNTRY [from herald correspondents] Morrinsville. —In tho second match of the season for the -Piako Hockey Association s Bloomfield Challenge Cup, Morrinsville (holder) defeated Te Aroha by four goals to two in a brilliant and fast game. Ihe winning team showed improved combination of a class that is seldom seen in Waikato and Thames Valley. Taumarunui.— King Country beat Waikato by four goals to two in a hockoy match played here yesterday. Te Awamutu. —The Waipa Hockey Association's competitions were continued when an interesting programme of matches was Results in the mens section were: To Awamutu A, 4. Pirongia, 1; Te Awamutu B, o, Te Rahu, 1; Paterangi, 4, Otorohanga, 0 Ladies: Korakonui, 3, Old Girls, 0; Te Kuiti defaulted to Paterangi.

Hamilton.—A visiting hockey team representing the Auckland primary schools defeated the Hamilton primary schools eleven by (. goals to 0. In tho junior trial game Probab es beat Possibles by 2 goals to 0. Other results were: Arawa, 5, Kaipaki, 0; Ilinemoa, Technical School A, 2; Old Boys, Itt, lechnical School B. 0. Ladies' games: Technical Old Girl« A, 1, Technical, 1; Oddfellows, -1, Nurses, 0.

Franklin. —In the knock-out competition for men's teams, for tho Smith Cup, latumahoe beat Glenbrook by one goal to nil, and Waiuku beat Kohekohe by six goals to one In the ladies' competition for the Smith Rose Bowl, Buckland beat Bombay by 4 goals to nil.