HOCKEY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23204, 31 May 1937, Page 6

HOCKEY

TWO TEAMS DEFAULT There was only one senior hockey match on Saturday, University D defaulting to Technical Old Boys, and Training College to High School Old Boys. Albany played Collegiate on a very soft ground at Tonga Park, and won by three goals to one. ALBANY v. COLLEGIATE At the commencement of the game between Albany and Collegiate, Rennick and O. Dey opened up an Albany attack which was staved off by Felton. Boocock secured, however, and returned the ball to his forwards, who kept Collegiate penned behind the twenty-five for some time. Several corners resulted, but ball control was not easy on the poor surface, and all attempts to score went astray. Finally. Brebner cleared well down the field, and play was transferred to the other side of the halfway line. Felton secured from a roll-in and sent on to Wellington, who tested the goalie, D. Densem. only to find the latter safe. Collegiate was having a little the better of the exchanges at this stage, and a penalty corner against Albany afforded a good chance, but Boocock oame through to clear down the field. Rennick picked up a pass from behind and sent out to O. Dey. who shot successfully from a handy position. Albanv 1. Collegiate nil. Hard hitting on the part of the backs of both sides saw play fluctuate for some lime. One shot by Felton Dut Hanring in possession, and he got past the defence onlv to see hi"? shot rebound oft the crossbar. D. Densem cleared rruicklv. and Albanv was again attacking before Collegiate could recover. Rennick shot, but failed to find the ma>-k. Simoson followi"<» in to comnlete the movement. Albanv 2. Collegia'" nil. The score was unaltered at half-I'me.

From the bully Albanv went straight through, the phot at goal being cleared nfter the ball had struck the Several further Albanv attacks failed as a result of inaccurate shooting. A nenaltv corner against Collegiate saw the ball go to Rennick, to E. Densem, "'ho added another goal. Albany 3, Collegiate nil. E. Densem opened ud another attack, which yielded only a corner. A free hit. allowed E. Densem to send to O. Dey. whose stick was held and a penalty bully was awarded. Tyrrell clearing successfully. Play was even for some time until a clearance by Tyrrell sent the Collegiate forwards away. Otway scoring from a scramble in Albanv's circle. Albanv 3, Collegiatp 1. For th<= remainder of the pame. Albany had the better of the nlav. but much of the t>me was spent in the soft mud. and the final score was:— Albany .... 3 goals Collegiate 1 goal Messrs H. PickuD and J. Harris were umpires. NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITIES v. AUCKLAND (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND. May 29. In a fast game the New Zealand University hockey team (3) defeated Auckland (2). The half-time score was University 1 Auckland nil. The scorers for University were A. Brown, Braithwaite. and Hubbard, for Auckland Monteith (2). SECOND GRADE University B 2. Albany C 1. University D defaulted to Wesley A. Albany 13. High School 1. WOMEN'S GAMES OTAGO v DUNEDIN Otago met Dunedin at Logan Park and the game proved a fairly fast ex hibition. although not of a high standard. Olago attacked for the greater part of the game, but the defence of the Dunedin team was equal to most occasions. Dunedin's goal-keeper (J. Anderson) gave a very creditable display while the wing halves fP Sturgeon and D Kennedy) acquitted them selves well. Otago were a fairly wellbalanced eleven, although their play was marred somewhat by offside and speculation. The scores were:— Otago 5 goals Dunedin Nil Mr L. Ireland was the umpire. B GRADE Brighton 4. Kings nil. Otago 10. Dunedin nil. Momona 2 West Taieri 2. C GRADE Bounty 8. Technical nil. Momona 6, Y.W.C.A. nil.