HOCKEY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22629, 22 July 1935, Page 2

HOCKEY

SATURDAY'S MATCHES

TECHNICAL OLD BOYS v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS A

Technical Old Boya were unable to field a full team for the match against High School Old Boys A at Tonga Park en Saturday, but the nine players who took their places were sufficient to win the game. Old Boys played one of the poorest games of the season and certainly the poorest game this side has played in a long period. The forward line was especially poor, and there was a general lack of team work.

From the commencement, Technical took up the attack and in a series of strong rushes which swept aside the opposition gained the circle, where Grant opened the scoring. Within a very few moments similar tactics, again proved successful, and Mayston added another goal. Old Boys strove hard to retaliate, but poor combination gave the defence an easy task and Technical returned to the attack. /Brebner and Tyrrell were kept busy, but neither cleared - quickly enough nor with sufficient accuracy, and Technical lost no time in reorganising the attack. Before the spell was half over Mayston found another opportunity of scoring and Technical then had ,a three-goal advantage. Just before half time Old Boys became dangerouß for the first time, several scrambles in the Technical circle presenting opportunities which were riot accepted. Early in the second half Old Boys took up the attack, and from that stage held a territorial advantage. Their positional play and shooting failed to improve, however, and the forwards appeared utterly unable to finish off a movement. On a number of occasions, mainly as a result of Roberts's good play, the forwards were sent to Technical's circle, and eventually, from a scramble Hanning pushed the ball in, for Old Boys' only score of the day. Old Boys kept up the pressure for the remainder of the spell, but could not penetrate the defence. Towards the end of the game Mayston made a spectacular solo run practically the length of field, but Gallon came' out to meet him and was successful in clearing. The game ended with the scores:— Technical Old Boys .. 3 goals. High*School Old Boys A 1 goal. Messrs A. H. Wheatley and W. M'Queen were the referees. UNIVERSITY A v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS B

In a match between University A and High School Old Boys B, which are the top and bottom teams respectively in the First Grade competition in Dunedin, the former scored a narrow victory against their very much improved opponents, the result being two goals to one. School attacked quickly from the initial bully, but Wadham cleared to Hubbard, who centred bard to Walton. Bickerstaffe was prominent in the circle with a flick shot which was successfully stopped by the goalie, but a few moments later Cawkwell scored. University attacked again but a sudden repulse saw. JJercus called upon to clear from the University goalmouth. The ball travelled quickly to Walton and Eaton, whose attacking was always dangerous. Otway (centre forward) made a brilliant run right through to the circle, Hercus alone offering any defence. Johnston, however, followed in smartly to score for Old Boys. The Blue forwards kept pressing, and Cawkwell scored from a corner'. Play continued to swing backwards and forwards, and Cawkwell twice attempted to score. School retaliated, but M'Kenzie and Wadham were safe. Another University forward attack was unfinished as half time came.

University went immediately to the circle, where a, shot was stopped by StiirL'eon. Williams broke through, but University returned, Eaton shooting high and Sturgeon giving a corner by clearing with his hands. The students kept the ball away from the Old Boys hy their hard hitting and their good combination. Otway sent Williams away, however, who failed to finish off. Cambridge and H. Tyrrell played a fairly sound game in the fujl-back line, although the latter player was inclined to give penalties. A right.wing attack was almost successful for High School, Donovan just missing. Although they reached the circle on more than one occasion they failed to finish off. Cawkwell dribbled the ball away nicely, and a corner followed. Walton, who had an injury to his leg, was replaced by Hobson. From a corner the Hieh School forwards took the ball the entire length of the field. Cawkwell centred to Hubbard and Bickerstaffe, but they were too slow in connecting before an open goal-mouth. Headed by Weir, School attached just on time. University A .... 2 goals High School Old Boys B 1 goal Dr Monnheimer and Mr H. Sew Hoy were the referees. ALBANY v. UNIVERSITY B Albany met University B at the Oval, winning by 8 goals to 1. Albany attacked from the bully, but obstruction spoiled the effort. University carried play to the other end. Albany cleared to the circle, 0. Dey scoring. University swept town the field again, Struthers scoring. From the bully, Albany attacked, University conceding a corner and clearing. Albany returned to the attack, and Meining scored. Albany continued to attack and gained two corners. University set up an attack which was fruitless. Play went up and down field, then University attacked and gained a corner, but Albany cleared and carried play to the University circle. University conceding a corner, which was cleared. Albany returned ip the attack, Ainger scoring. From the bully University attacked, but spoilt the effort by offside play. Albany returned to the,attack, Rennick scoring. The whistle then sounded for half time.

From the bully Albany attacked, and again a corner. University cleared. Albany returned to the circle, 0. Dey scoring. From the bully Albany went right through, a twenty-five resulting. University took play to the other end. Albany returned to the attack, but offside play spoilt the effort. Albany carried play back for another corner, University clearing to set up a strong attack. Albany cleared, and took play to the circle, and gained a corner. University cleared, and went right through to the circle, but missed scoring. From the ensuing play Albany carried the ball to the other end, and went right through for 0. Dey to score. Albany again carried play to the circle for 0. Dey to register another score. From the bully Albany went right through to gain a coftier, and from a scramble in the goal mouth, Ward scored. The game ended: Albany 8 goals. University 1 goal. Messrs C. Sew Hoy and R. Butler were the referees. SECOND GRADE. Technical Old Boys B 2, Caversham 2. Albany 2, University C nil. High School Old Boys' Coltg 4, High School 3. THIRD GRADE. Albany 3, High School C 1. High School B 7, Technical B nil. Primary Schools 2, High School D 1. WOMEN'S GAMES OTAGO v. DUNEDIN. Otago attacked from the opening bully in the game apainst Dunedin. The forwards combined well, Miss Thomson, rightwing, making some nice runs and centring well. During this spell Dunedin was defending well but the attacking movements were spoilt by Otago backs. A good movement from the right wing resulted in Miss Parker scoring. The second spell commenced at a fast speed, with Otago attacking. Good defensive play by Miss Bush and Mrs Beck kept the score down. The Otago backs