HOCKEY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21734, 27 August 1932, Page 9

HOCKEY

DOMINION TOURNAMENT FIRST DAY’S PLAY Play in the B section of the Dominion Ladies’ Hockey tournament, which is being held in Dunedin for the first time aince 1923, was commenced at Logan Park yesterday afternoon in excellent weather There was a fair crowd of spectators, and. on the whole, the hockey was of a good standard. The Otago B team secured a win over South Canterbury by 4 goals to 1, after a game which was full of interest. Eastern A defeated West Coast A by 8 goals to nil, and Canterbury in an evenly contested match beat Southland B by 4 goals to 2. Though only three matches were played yesterday, there will be play in both sections to-day, and six matches will take place. There are 13 teams taking part in the tournament —six in the A section and seven in the B section —and they represent the following provinces and districts: —Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury, West Coast (two teams), South Canterbury, Otago (two), Central Otago, Eastern Districts of Southland (two), and Southland (two). 1 The principal trophy for the tournament is the “K” Cup, which is at present held by Eastern Southland. The Floyd Shield, which goes to the runnereup, has been in the possession of Wellington for the past year. Both these teams are taking part in this year’s meeting. Though the tournament has been held in Dunedin previously, in 1923, this is the first occasion on which the “ K ” Cup has been played for here, as it was presented for competition in 1924. The winners of the “K" Cup to date are as tol 10w:—1924, Southland, at Nelson; 1925, Southland, at Gisborne;' 1926, Southland and Ruahine, at Invercargill; 1927, Ruabine, at Palmerston North; 1928, Canterbury, at Timaru; 1929, Southland, at Gisborne; 1930, Wellington and Eastern, at Invercargill; 1931, Eastern, nt Auckland. OTAGO B v. SOUTH CANTERBURY Otago B. —Misses H. Knowles, W. Mil- ' ler, and Z. Morris, J. Morris, B. Mackie, H. Morris, M. Jolly, K. Scott, G. Neely, P. Leihy, and E. Kearne. i South Canterbury.—Misses J. Sewell, J. Boulter, V. Guthrie, D. Doyle, J. Doyle, 6. Rodger, E. Lindsay, M. O’Brien. H, Weir, G. Sherbourne, and S. i Simpson, Otago made a determined attack early in the game, but the Ipall was cleared to the other end, where South Canterbury gained a corner. Otago continued to have slightly the better of the play, and came through’ to gain a corner, which was followed by an exciting melee in the South Canterbury circle, but the goalie kicked clear. Another Otago attack was spoiled in the circle by obstruction on the part of Miss Leihy, Continued pressure on the part of Otago was finally rewarded, the ball trickling into the net from a scramble by Miss K, Scott, despite desperate efforts by the South Canterbury goalie to save the situation. Otago 1, South Canterbury nil. Time and again Miss Sewell, the visiting goalie, kicked clear well when Otago attacked, and the South Canter- | bury full-backs were also playing a sound | defensive game. Otago’s second goal came after some fast play in the visitors’ territory, Miss Neely sending in a shot which gave the goalie no chance. Otago 2, South Canterbury nil. Play was of a more even nature until half time, when the scores were unchanged. South Canterbury made an attack early in the second spell, but Miss Sherbourne's j shot missed. The South Canterbury forwards showed much better combination in another rush, but it too was without result. Almost immediately Miss Knowles had to kick clear when danger threatened the Otago goal. From midfield a swift rush gave Miss Sherbourne a chance to send in an excellent shot and open the visitors’ score. Otago 2 goals, South j Canterbury 1 goal. Play went immediately ,to South Canterbury’s circle, where a snot at goal saw the ball go over the ; cross bar. Otago took command again and for the greater part of the spell play remained in the visitors’ half and eventually the local team broke through for Miss Neely to score. Otago 3 goals. South Canterbury 1 goal. South Canterbury came through but the Otago forwards broke away again and went right through for Miss Neely to score again. Otago 4 goals, South Canterbury 1 goal. South Canterbury came down the field again but failed to gain any advantage from a free hit for obstruction. Miss Sherbourne returned play to Otago’s circle. In the dying stages South Canterbury made most of the play but they were unable to finish their movements, and the Otago goal was kept intact. The game ended with the scores: — Otago B 4 goala South Canterbury .. 1 goal Messrs Jß. A. Cox and F. Hinton were WEST COAST A v. EASTERN A West Coast: Misses A. Stapleton, J. j Eager, B. Johnston, B. Milligan, 0. i Stapleton, R. Stapleton, H. Ridland, L. i Monk, M r s Currie, Misses N. M'Gratb, | M. Little. , I Eastern A: Misses M. Maley, J. Wayte, i C. Dempster, M. Gerken. F. Allen,. L. Matheson, M. Sherriffs, H. Bond, 11. Reid, M. White, M. Nicol. Eastern took the offensive from the commencement of play, but Coast returned, a fast shot at goal by Mrs Currie being cleared at the expense of a corner. Miss M. Nicol opened the scoring. Eastern 1 goal. West Coast nil. The Coast defence was tried by a good Eastern attack, and play was up and down for some time. Play was not exciting, tb<? Eastern players failing to take advantage of their opportunities. A Coast attack was cleared by Mise Wayte, Eastern returned and Miss Reid scored. Eastern 2 goals, West Coast nil Just before half time Miss White scored. Eastern 3 goals, West Coast nil. Eastern made play harder in the second half, and goals came freely. A strong attack gave Miss Sherriffs an opening. Eastern 4, West Coast nil. Within a few minutes Miss Reid put another score on. Eastern 5, West Coast nil. Once again Miss Sherriffs got through. Eastern 6, West Coast nil. Miss Reid found another chance. Eastern 7, West Coast nil. There was a period of uninteresting play, until Mise Reid found an opening. Eastern 8, West Coast nil. The game ended almost immediately, with the scores: Eastern A 8 goals. West Coast A Nil Messrs D, Miller and R. S. Wallace were referees. CANTERBURY v. SOUTHLAND B Canterbury: Misses D. Maginness, E. Milton. A. Loach, M. Gudsell, M. Chapman, B. Morrison, F. Gudsell, T. Williams,. V. M‘Nab, D.. Dickey, C. Cooper. Southland B: Misses 0. Scott, E. Hilhs, K, Breen, E. Hope, L. Baird, G. Hurle, M. MTntyre, M. M’Ewan, M. White, L. Bell, D. Gray. Canterbury showed up as the stronger side in the early stages of the game against Southland B, and soon ,had two goals up, Miss M‘Nab and Miss Williams each scoring with excellent shots. Southland, after a time broke away in a good forward rush, and Miss Hillis had a shot which went wide. Another Southland rush provided an excitnig finish, Miss M'Ewan opening Southland’s score. Canterbury 2, Southland 1. Play was fast for the remainder of the spell, which ended with the scores unaltered. The second spell opened tamely, but Southland made a good effort and Miss ' M'Ewan brought the scores even Canterbury 2, Southland 2. A few minutes later Canterbury secured the lead. Miss Williams shooting a good goal. Canterbury 3. Southland 2, Southland made one or two rushes which were stopped, and eventually the ball came through to Canterbury’s circle in excellent style, only to be sent out by the goalie. A short corner failed to give any result, but there were some exciting moments in Canterbury’s circle before the ball was cleared to the other end, where Miss M. Gudsell scored. Canterbury 4. Southland 2. The game ended: Canterbury 4 goals. Southland B 2 goals. Messrs Harris and Gow were referees.

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME At 10.30 tins morning, in the Town Hall, the visiting players will be tendered a civic reception by the Mayor (Mr 11. S. Black). The B Section play will be continued, and the A Section matches will be commenced at Logan Park this afternoon. The following is the draw for to-day: A Section.— Marlborough v. Eastern B, at 2 p.m. (Messrs Miller and Gow); Wellington v. Southland A, at 3.15 p.m. (Messrs Wallace and White); Otago A v. Centra] Otago, at 3.15 p.m. (Messrs Hamilton and Hewitt), B Section.—West Coast B v. Canterbury, at 2 p.m. (Messrs Martyn and Bradshaw) : Southland B v. Otago B, at 3.15 p.m. (Messrs Harris and A. J. Hinton); South Canterbury v. West Coast A. at 3.15 p.m. (Messrs Coats and Moore). Mrs It. Hudson, president of the New Zealand and Otago Associations, will entertain all tournament players at a social at the Women’s Club rooms at 8 o'clock this evening.