HOCKEY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3768, 1 June 1926, Page 57

HOCKEY.

INDIAN ARMY TEAM. DANNEVIRKE, May 26. The members of the Indian Hockey team during their stay at Dannevirke have been entertained m various ways. The native members of the team visited the town and country schools, while the European officers were otherwise catered for. including a complimentary dinner at which Captain Cowan, in replying to the toast of the visitors, distinctly stated that no political significance was attached to the tour and that it wag organised solely by the New Zealand Hockey Association, in the interests of the game. During their stay the members of the team have taken the greatest pleasure in demonstrating some of the finer points and scientific aspects of the game to local players, both by a lecture and a demonstration. A TIMEKEEPER’S MISTAKE. DANNEVIRKE, May 28. In connection with the match * Indian Army against Dannevirke hockey representatives, which the former won by 20 to 0, it now transpires that owing to a mistake of the timekeeper two spells of 45 minutes each were played instead of b 5 minutes. This gave the visitors an additional 20 minutes to show their prowess, and several goals in both spells were scored in the extra time. REPLACEMENT OF PLAYERS. WELLINGTON. Mav 28. At a meeting of the New Zealand Hockey Association, in answer to an inquiry regarding the replacement of injured players during p match, Captain Cowan, of the Indian Team wrote stating that he was agreeable to injured players being replaced at any time of the match. Mr H. Thorp was appointed as one referee for the first Test Match at Christchurch on June 26, the choice of the second referee being left to the manager of the Indian Team. WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY. WANGANUI, May 28. Speaking on behalf of the Indian Army team of international hockey players, Captain Cowan thanked the citizens for their spontaneous welcome* which was characteristic of the country. This tour, he said, was unique in the annals of the Indian Army. This was the first occasion that a team of Indian Army sportsmen had been allowed to go on tour and he was pleased that New Zealand had been the first dominion that they had been able to visit. In India the Anzacs were well remembered by the troops there for the courage they had displayed during the war. It was only by tours such as the present one that they could get to understand one another better. Continuing, Captain Cowan said that the present team was representative of the martial classes of India. Throughout the army there had been competition for places in the team. Wonderful hospitality had been lavished on them during their tour so far, and they were grateful for it. Letters were already being forwarded to India by members of the team telling the people of India what a wonderful reception the people of the Dominion were giving them. May 29. The Indian Army hockey team met the Wanganui representatives in fine weather, the attendance being about 3000. The ground was not fast owing to recqnt topcluasing. From the initial bully the'visitois showed scientific and positional play. The ball was tapped round from player to player with an uncanny precision, giving Wanganui little chance, and inside three minutes the first goal was scored. The visitors then gave a magnificent display of combined play with a perfect understanding between the halves and the men in front. Wanganui lacked combination, .but played gamely. Hard hitting was a feature of the game. The half line did not keep its position well, allowing the visitors .unlimited freedom to work their movements. Young gave a magnificent display in goal, despite a nasty body injury which ho received early in the second spell. Dhiand Chand and Captain Cox were outstanding, the former being almost uncanny in his play. Goals were scored for che winners by Dhian Chand (4). Cox (4). Bellchamber (3), Jamadai Hal and Singh (1). Simmonds scored the only goal for Wanganui. Messrs Cousins and Fisher refereed.

OTAGO v. INDIAN TEAM. The following have been selected to play in a trial match on the Oyal on Thursday next, at 10.30 a.m., in connection witn the r lndians’ visitßlack: Davies, Les Ireland, Len Ireland, Butler, Barrett, H. Mayston. Smith, Gillespie, Woodfield, Edson, C. Mayston. Colours: Twose, Munro, Fleet, Wilson, Jory, Gurr, Renwick, Allan Watson, Hinton, Johnston, E. Brown; emergencies: North. H. Sew Hoy, Dreay, Watson, Petherick.

INTER-UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT. WELLINGTON, May 28. The inter-University hockey tournament was opened to-day in perfect weather. Results :

Victoria 2 goals beat Auckland nil. Otago 3 goals beat Canterbury 1 goal. Otago are the holders of the trophy. The winning and losing teams will play off to-morrow. CITY v. TECHNICAL OLD BOYS. City and Technical Old Boys met on the Oval. The final scores were: City 6, Technical Old Boys 1. Messrs J. Starr and G. Howitt controlled the game. LADIES’ GAMES. OTAGO v. MOMONA. The game between Otago and Momona was played on Oval No. 1. which was in fair order. The final scores were: Otago 6 Momona 1 Mr R S. Wallace controlled the game.