LADIES' INTERPROVINCIAL MATCH.

Otago Witness, Issue 2842, 2 September 1908, Page 57

LADIES' INTERPROVINCIAL MATCH.

A DRAWN GAME. CHRISTOHURCH, August 30. The interprovincjal hockey match between teams of ladies representing Canterbury and Otago was played at Sydeniham Park yesterday afternoon before a large and enthusiastic gathering. The v teams were as follow: — Otago (Blue).— Goalkeeper, Miss M'Lean ; backs, 'Mi»es J. Cowie and K. Black; halves— Misses M. Gilmour, M. Broad (captain>, and M. Farran; forwards— Misses E. Traer, W. Speddinj?, F. Fisher, D. Gar- , diner, and T. Bull. Oantehbubt (Red-and-Blaok). — Goalkeeper, Miss V. Strange.; backs, Misses K. Thornton and M. Robinson ; halves — Misses "J. Lambie, M. Camobell (captain), axu\L. M. Rule; forwards— Misses J. M'Millan, \A- Rennie, Fl Goudie, M. Pearce, and A. Mason. Canterbury had the best of the bully, » and -fee ball was sent well into Otago's twenty-five, but was smartly returned. Miss Campbell was here noticeable for good stick play, and hit weH out to the wing, but Miss Bull hit out with a neat line shot. From the throw-out Mies M'Millan obtained possession of the ball, which she dribbled well into the circle. Miss Oowie relieved, and give-and-.ta.ke play followed, but a , long bit by Mias Robinson put Otago on the defensive. After a series of hard tussles- in the circle, Miss Gilmour found the line with a splendid hit. Miss Thorn- i ton caved baliian&y by conceding a corner. A good run by Miss Goudie wa« stopped neatly by Mias Broad, but the Blues were penalised fox obstruction. From the bit Wm M'Millan took the ball down the line, and centred well to Mias Claanpbell, who bit over. On starting *gaii>, (Miss Rule ,waa penalised {or sticks, and from the full bit Miss Bull made A good run up the field, but Mias Rojwieon saved well. Otago continued to press; and Miss Fisher had a efhot, which was well stopped by Miss Strange. Keeping up the attack, Miss Spedding centred well, but the ball wept over. Miss Campbell, with a flying hit. passed out to Miss Rennie, mho ran well into Otago territory, but Mias Gilmouar -caved. Miss Fisher dribbled the ball halt -the length of the ground, Miss Thornton returning with a Hard shot up the line. 'Miss Mlson made an excellent run up the line, and centred to Miss Pearce, who, after a tussle in the circle, found the nets with a good shot. ' Canterbury ... ♦« ... .- 1 goal. Obftgo -. .„ Nil. The Reds kept up the attack, and Mias Farran conceded a corner. Even play followed, the backs on both sides putting 1 in

some excellent wort, a feature being-" the accuracy of the flying hit. After the interval the Reds again set up an attack, and some good play was witnessed on the part of Misses Goudie, Rennie, and Mason, but stacks by Miss Mason spoilt a good chance. A hit by Miss M'Millan, which was fumbled by Miss M'Lean, gave Miss Rennie a chance, and the Reds obtained their second goal. Canterbury - 2 goals. Otago Nil. The Blues then rallied, »and Miss Fraer, after running up the line, centred to Miss Fisher in the circle, and the latter got a beautiful goal right above the goalkeeper's head. Canterbury ... 2 goals. Otago 1 goal. Miss Goudie obtained posee*=ion of th« ball from the bully, but Miss Oowi© was very safe, and sent play back to midfield, and a good rush, in which Mieses Fisher, Spedding, and Fraer participated, nearly ended in another ecore. which was caved by Mies Straiige. Even play, chiefly in miofield, followed, but a mistake by the Red backs let Otago through, Miss Gardiner finding the nets with a stood shot. Canterbury 2 goals. Otago ■ 2 goals. Both sides were now on their mettle, but the Blues persisted in their attack. The ball waa gradually, worked back into Otago's territory, but without result, the defence of Mies M'Lean (in goal) being exceptional. The game ended in a draw, with the Reds attacking: on the call of time. Mr D. Mason was referee.