HOCKEY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19802, 29 May 1926, Page 7

HOCKEY.

A TIMEKEEPER'S MISTAKE. (Peb Unitee Press Association.) DANNEVIRKE, May 28. In connection with the match ' Indian Army against Dannevirke hockey representatives, which the former won by 20 to 0, it now transpires that owing to a mistake of the timekeeper two spells of 45 minutes each were played istead of 35 minutes. This gave the visitors an additional 20 minutes to show their prowess, and scve-ral goals in both spells were scored in the extra time. REPLACEMENT OF PLAYERS INDIAN CAPTAIN AGREEABLE. (Per United Press Association,! WELLINGTON. Mav 28. At a meeting of the New Zealand Hockey Association, in answer to an inuuiry regarding the replacement of injured players during a match, Captain Cowan, of the Indian Team, wrote stating that he was agreeable to injured players being replaced at any time of the match. Mr H. Thorp was appointed as one referee for the first Test Match at Christchurch on June 26, the choice of the second referee being left to the manager of the Indian Team.

WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY. THE VISITORS DELIGHTED. (From Odr Own Correspondent.) WANGANUI, May 28. Speaking on behalf of the Indian Army team of international hockey players, Captain Cowan thanked the citizens for their spontaneous welcome, which was characteristic of the country. This tour, he said, was unique in the annals of the Indian Army. This was the first occasion that a team of Indian Army sportsmen had been allowed to go on tour and he was pleased that New Zealand had been the first dominion that they had been able to visit. In India the Anzacs were well remembered by the troops there for the courage they had displayed during the war. It was only by tours such ns the present one that they could get to understand one another better. Continuing, Captain Cowan said that the present team was representative of the martial classes of India. Throughout the army there had been competition for places in the team. Wonderful hospitality had been lavished on them during their tour so far, and they were grateful for it. Letters were already being forwarded to India by members of the team telling the people of India what a wonderful reception the people of the Dominion were giving them. INTER-UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 28. The inter-Univcrsity hockey tournament was opened to-day in perfect weather. Results; — Victoria 2 goals boat Auckland nil. Otago 3 goals beat Canterbury 1 goal. Otago are the holders of the trophy. The winning and losing teams will play off to-morrow. LADIES’ MATCHES. Owing to No. 3 ground at (he Ova] being unfit for play, the match Kaikorai I v. Otago 1 will be' played on Jubilee No. 2 at 3 p.m. and Otago II v. Kaikorai II will be played at the Domain at 1.30 p.m.