HOCKEY SEASON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23340, 8 May 1939, Page 18

HOCKEY SEASON

IDEAL CONDITIONS MATCHES AT PAPATOETOE A DRAWN CONTEST The second series of matches under the control of the Auckland Hockey Association was played at Papatoetoe on Saturday. The ground had settled down solidly after the rain of the previous week, and, with almost perfect weather, fast playing conditions prevailed. A great deal of the play was ragged, but it is the beginning of the season and some of the form showed promise.

A drawn game was the result between Somervillo and Grammar Old Boys. The play was even throughout, the half-time score being 2-all,, and the final score 4-all. United went down to St. Luke's, which gained another twogoal victory. St. Luke's combined quite effectively in its attacks and showed more finish and team-work than the opposition. The two promoted teams, Albertians and Training College, met on No. 2 ground, and the game resulted in a win for the latter by four goals to two, but not without a struggle. The half-time score was 1-all. University beat Mount Eden by 11 goals to three.

The results of tho senior grade games were: —

St. Luke's, 2, United, 0. Somerville, 4, Grammar Old Boys, 4 University, 11, Mount Eden, 3. Training College, 4, Albertians, 2.

MARGIN OF TWO GOALS ST. LUKE'S AND UNITED The St. Luke's team was well extended to score two goals against United. Clark, fullback, registered one from a corner hit, while Sell, centre-forward, netted the other from a penally bully. The game was fast and there were some exciting moments, but ragged passing was noticeable. However. St. Luke's made some good team movements from which it was unfortunate not to scoro. The St. Luke's half line proved effective and Corin, left half, did some good work. His stickwork was clean, and he was good on defence and attack. Of the forwards, Sell was prominent at centre, while Carroll, at inside-right, played well. Doel was not as outstanding as usual, and some of his passes to rentre went astray. At left fullback Clark played a steady game, and the defence held strongly throughout. The left fullback for United, Bowden. played another good game, but the St. Luke's attacks, on the whole, were too penetrating for United's defence. W. Butler did some good work in sroal and cleared some difficult shots. Moriteith, right wing, and Miller, right half, were prominent, although the forwards lacked the coordination and finish required to complete their movements effectively. Messrs. H. Watts and G. Wells were tho umpires.

EVENLY-MATCHED TEAMS SOMERVILLE AND GRAMMAR Somerville and Grammar Old Boys wero well matched, as was shown by the score. Play moved fairly quickly from one end of the' field to the other. Wyatt was in good form at inside left, and scored three goals for Somerville. Stewart put in some fine work at right half, and started many movements with good passes to the wing. MarBhall made some line saves in goal, while Parker, right wing, played well.

Lawry, centre half for Grammar Old Boys, retired injured, and W. Ross replaced him from fullback, and succeeded in scoring a goal. Golden was brought on to play fullback with Hay. Armstrong played a good game at right wing, while Neale, inside left, was also prominent. For Somerville goals were scored by Wyatt (3), and Elliott. Armstrong (2). Xeale and W. Ross netted for Grammar Old Boys. Messrs. A. Burton and R. Carson wero tho umpires. DECISIVE VICTORY FORWARDS DOMINATE PLAY The balan;e of power In the game between Mount Eden and University rested in the strength of University's forward line. The latter dominated the game in the first spell, the score at half time being 7—2. In tho second spell, however, Mount Eden rallied and hold the nttackers at bay. University's centre-forward, Crawley, showed signs of striking top form, and scored five goals. Greenbank ployed well at left wing, while A. Broun inside left, scored four goals. Cooper, inside right, was also prominent, and, in fact, the forward lino as a wliolo was outstanding. University's defence was weaker than its attack, but Henderson was very useful in goal and made somo good saves

Mount Eden's outstanding players were Sell, centre-forward, and Howe, inside right. Both performed well, and, with Horspool, right wing, combined in some attacks which looked like successfully penetrating tho defence, but over-anxious hitting often caused failure. Carson had an unenviable position in goal, although he saved frequently. For University, goals were scored by Crawley (5), A. Broun (4), and Cooper (2). Mount Eden's goals were scored by H. Sell (2) and Rowe. i Messrs. E. Michel and W. Grace were the umpiris. SOME BRIGHT MOMENTS TWO PROMOTED TEAMS The Training College and Albertians teams were evenly matched and some bright moments resulted. The Training College forward line showed good form, while the defence held fairly well. Ryalis was prominent at inside left, and scored two goals. Coldbam, insido right, showed clean stickwork and played well. The centre-forward, Hughes, made a good showing. Yorke, left fullback, did some good work and turned aside a number of attacks. Fisher, in goal, saved and cleared well. For Albertians, McKenzie. inside right, was strong, and Bennett, inside left, gave valuable support to the forward line. Fountain, right wing, did some good work, while Kelsey was prominent in the half line. Albertians' defence was 100 weak to stand up to the Training College rushes. Goals were scored for Training College by Ryalis (2), Hughes and Coldham. Bennett and McKenzie each scored a goal for Albertians.

Messrs. E. Roughton and A. Jackson were tho umpires.

RESULTS IN OTHER GRADES Second Grade.—St, Luke's, 5, St. George, 0; University A. 3. Rovers, 0: Papatoetoc, 3, Grammar Old Boys, 2; Somerville, 4. Albertians, 0; University B. 3. Mount Eden. 1. _ . .. Third Grade.—St. Lukes, G, University, 2; Auckland Grammar, 8, Mount Eden, 0. Fourth Grade. —Wesley, 4, Owai Rovers, 3. LADIES' ASSOCIATION Senior Grade. —Training College, 2. Mount Eden, 0; University Blues, 5, University Whites, 1; Technical Past Students. 2. K 'intermediate Grade.—Technical Past Students B. 4, Kiwi. 0; Y.W.C.A.. 1. University. 1; Wesley won from Training College B by default. „ . , Junior Grade.—Technical Past Students. 2, Y.W.C.A., 0, Wesley won from Owai Rovers by default. Mount Eden won from Training College by default.

MATCHES IN PROVINCE [from herald correspondents]

Whangarei.—Mens senior A: Springfield, 3 (Draffin, G. Palmer, J. Palmer), Kara, 3 (G. Shepherd 3): Mangapai, 4 (J. Carter, M. Carter. W. Ormandy. Thomas), Mata, 1 <L. Price); Combined, 3 (L. Salmon, Preswood. Fyfe). United, 1 (Kelly). Ladies' A grade: Old Girls A, 0 (Misses P. Alison, W. Russell, 2, J. Alison. K. Sands, 2), Uld Girls B. 5 (Misses ,T. Wright. 3. J. Brown. 2); Whatitiri. 2 (Miss E. Peterson), Ilorahora, 1 (Miss M. Ilutrhings). Men's senior B: One Tree Point, 3, Ilukcrenui, 0; Bargain Stores, 2, Maungataperc, 2. Ladies' senior B: Y.W.C.A., J, Maungaramea, 0. Pukehoho. —The Franklin Hockey Association opened the season, all matches being played on Massey Park, Waiuku. The results were:—Waiau Pa A, 7, Kohokohc B. 0; Patumahoe. 0, Glcnbrook B, 2; Kohekohe A, 3, Waiau Pa B, 0; Glenbrook A. a bye.

Te Awamutu.—Ladies: Paterangi, <l, Pirongia, .1; Otorohanga B, 0, To Awamutu boys. 2. Mens: Te Awamutu A, 1. Otorohanga A, 1.