HOCKEY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20087, 2 May 1927, Page 6

HOCKEY.

OPENING OF SEASON. TECHNICAL SCHOOL OLD BOYS t. iIAtUN U UNIVERSITY A . ■ The hockey season was opened on Saturday, when Technical Old Boys met University A on Oval No. 1. which was in very fair condition, although the grass was a little too long for the players to indulge in brilliant hockej. Still, the large crowd of spectators enioycd a good exhibition of the 6 ar 9®* "rj 10 play was fast and interesting, with the Technical side keeping the upper hand for the greater part of the match. Prom the bully-oft the Technical forwards took the ball to tbeir opponents circle, making determined efforts to score. It was only the University goalie who kept there out. The Technical front line continued to press on towards their objective, the cross-passing between Hinton and his left supports, Johnston and being a pleasing feature of their playWilson put up great defence for the Light Blues, but the combined efforts of the Technical forwards soon resulted in two goals. The first came from Johnston, who beat the defence badly, and the second from Silver, who sent in a long shot. Towards the end of t2ie first spell the University forwards repeatedly attacked the Technical goal, but their efforts lacked the finish necessary for a 80 The second spell was more even, Bach side took a turn at vigorous attack, and at one stage the University goalkeeper, Green, was subjected to a bombardment, durl-cg which he stopped four cannon balls.” Then there was a scramble in front of the Blues’ goal, and Jory suc-i ceeded in pushing the ball into the net. Soon afterwards Hinton got away on a solo run, and scored Technical s fourth goal with a hot shot. The University forwards made spasmodic onslaughts on the Blacks’ goal, but again they lackfinish. They were awarded a penalty corner, from which Edson scored. ine game ended in a victory for Technical Old Boys by four goals to one. Messrsm J. Starr and G. Hewitt controlled the game.

CITY v. UNIVERSITY B. City met and defeated University B bv 12 coals to nil, after a very poor pamc. C. Mayston (5), Woodfield (3), Trantrill (1), L. Ireland (2), and Gurr (1) scored goals. The referee was Mr Osborne. ALBANY v. TRAINING COLLEGE. Albany defeated Training College by six goals to nil, after a very ragged game. Mr Chapman refereed. SECOND GRADE. Technical Old Boys B 3, University C 2 Albany Old Boys B 12, Training College B nil. , , „ . High School Old Boys beat University D by default. . Albany A 13, Training College A nil. LADIES’ GAMES. Triangle 1, High School Old Girls 1. Training College 8, University II ni . University A. 4, Technical Old Girls nil. Otago 4,‘Girls’ High School 2. Momona, a bye.