HOCKEY

Otago Witness, Issue 3886, 4 September 1928, Page 29

HOCKEY

THE DOMINION TOURNAMENT. OPENING GAMES. TIMARU, August 30. There was a fair attendance at Fraser •Park this morning when the first series of matches in the women’s Dominion hockey tournament was played. Otago A played its first game against Eastern B, and the match was full of interest, Otago being more scientific than the younger opposing team, and having the better of the game throughout. From the initial bully. Otago gained the advantage, and from spirited play Miss D. Moir, with a long shot, found the net. Otago kept up the pressure at the Eastern goal line where, from a penalty, Miss P. Hopkinson netted Otago's second goal. Eastern was hemmed in and could not make any progress against the good Otago forward rushes. Miss O. Butler took a long shot, the ball rising over the net, but, from the bully at the twenty-five, Miss B. Hopkinson shot her second goal. Eastern now attacked, the play going into the Otago territory.. Miss M. Blag- - don cleared upfield in a pretty run. but Eastern worked back and Miss M. Small scored. Otago swept downfield to the Eastern line, thrusting again and again at the Eastern goal. Miss Butler finally scored. On resuming after the interval things were looking bad for Otago till the forwards combined, and in . a pretty movement Miss Butler scored again. Miss D. Moir, the Otago left wing, sent in long shots which harassed Eastern and narrowly missed the goal on several occasions. From a penalty, the same player notched Otago’s sixth goal from a difficult angle. Miss H. M'Kissock, the Eastern centre-half, turned the tide, taking the play to Otago’s territory, where the latter was kept busy. From the resultant forward rush Miss K. Bond scored Eastern’s second goal. From now on Otago had the best of the game. The final score was:— Otago 6 goals, Eastern 2 goals. Otago attacked resolutely throughout and consequently the defence was not severely tested. The outstanding Otago players were Misses A. Mackie. D. Moir, O. Butler, M. Blagdon, and P. Hopkinson. Quite the reverse of the A team, Otago B was weak in attack, while the defence was very stubborn. The game was more even than the final scores indicated (Canterbury 7 goals, Otago B nil). The Otago girls did not combine to any marked degree, their inability accounting for the fact that there was no score. The Canterbury goals were scored by Misses J. Parsons, B. Millichamp (5), and M. Gudsell. TIMARU, August 30. To-day’s result's were:— Wellington 7, Bush 2. Southern 5, South Canterbury B -nil. Ruahine 4, South Canterbury A nil.Eastern A 5, North Otago 2. TIMARU, August 31. The tournament was continued in glorious sunshine. Heavy rain fell overnight. however, and one ground was unplayable. All the games in section I were being postponed till Tuesday, which is an off-day in that section. In section 11, Canterbury easily defeated but Ruahine had a hard fight against’ North Otago, who played a splendid game. The former is a more experienced side, and this enabled it to -win in a match which was full of exciting incidents. Results: —■ Canterbury 6, Rotorua nil. Eastern A 5. South Canterbury A nil. Ruahine 3, North Otago 1. TIMARU, September 2. OTAGO B v. EASTERN B. The game between Otago B and Eastern B at the Ladies’ Dominion hockey tournament proved spectacular to a degree. It was hard fought throughout, and Otago was unlucky in being beaten by 5 goals to 3. Several times shots just missed or were luckily returned. In the last quarter of an hour the score was 4 to 3 against Otago. The latter was pressing hard, but Eastern found an opening and the backs cleared to see the last goal shot. ... From the opening bully play went to the Otago twenty-five. The backs secured and took the ball downfield, but it was returned with long telling shots, Miss I, Johnston, the goalie, being called upon twice in succession to clear. The forwards took part in a good rush, but Eastern, led by Miss H. Crawford, came to Otago’s circle, where a good passing rush saw Miss M. Nicol shoot the first goal. With a task now set, Otago attacked strongly. Miss S. Vidal, with a speedy solo effort, transferred play from halfway to the Eastern twenty-five, where her shot went wide. From a long corner the Otago forwards secured, and a spirited encounter saw Miss R. Scott net. Otago kept up the pressure, the efforts being fruitless. Eastern gradually worked clear, and Miss V. Nicol beat the Otago goalie, netting from the side of the circle. The leaders could not go wrong at this stage. Lucky play allowed Miss H. Crawford to score. The scores at half time were: Eastern 3, Otago 1. From the outset Misses M. Nicol and V. Nicol swept play to Otago’s twentyfive, where a shot from the latter gave the goalie no chance. Otago, led by Miss Bi' Stewart rallied, taking play dangerously near Eastern's goal. Miss Stewart’s shot went wide. Spectacular encounters were indulged in at this stage. Misses M.Nicoll and Vidal were to the fore, the latter shooting hard, but the goalie saved brilliantly, clearing down field, where Miss N. Scott scored. A minute later Miss K. Scott also netted, from brilliant play in the circle. Otago commenced to attack with renewed energy, Eastern being outclassed, but a bad movement let Eastern clear to Otago’s twentyfive. Miss L. Heaps scored for Eastern A. Time was called immediately after. The final scores were: Eastern A .. .. 5 goals. ! Otago B >*,*• •• 3 goals. ' OTAGO A. v. WELLINGTON. _ The match between Otago A and Wellington attracted a great deal of interest.

Wellington was completely outclassed despite many good solo efforts. The northern players could not beat the Otago representatives, whose backs and forwards whre combining splendidly and shattering all attempts. Play was commenced in a breezy fashion, Misses M. Blagdon and L. Gray .taking the ball to the Wellington circle, where the goalie was hard put to stop three shots in succession. After several sharp encounters, Miss R. Gosney passed to Miss L. Gray, who drove hard, finding the net. Otago kept up the attack. A few minutes later, after a pretty passing movement. Miss O. Butler scored. The next goal was one of the most spectacular yet scored during the tournament. VVith a grim struggle waging in Otago’s circle, Miss W. Johnstone transferred deftly to Miss D. Moir, who beat two opponents by clever stick-work before sending a long pass to Miss Butler, who outstripped the field with the ball in her possession. The Wellington goalie left the net, and the Otago player drove hard and straight, giving the custodian no chance. The game was exceptionally fast, the Otago backs giving the forwards plenty of ball and the latter were driving hard. Miss M. Wilkins was responsible for a solo effort, running down the field and passing to Miss M. Fraser, who scored. Half time was then called .with the scores: Otago , .. 3 goals. Wellington 1 goal. On resuming Wellington attacked with telling force. Misses N. Wilkins and N. Kilby being prominent in a excellent passing rush, but Miss L. Gray secured and took play up to the Wellington circle, where Miss Butler scored. Otago* kept up the pressure, a likely score being blocked by Miss R. Wood, who beat three players and cleared past halfway. Not to be denied, Otago again came back to the Wellington twenty-five, where play remained until time was called. The final scores were: Otago 4 goals. Wellington 1 goal. OTHER RESULTS. TIMARU, September 1. Section I.—Bush 1, South Canterburj' B nil: Southland 8. Eastern B nil. Section 2.—-South Canterbury A 2, North Otago nil; Ruahine 2, Rotorua nil.

OTAGO v. LOCAL TEAM DEFEATED. CHRISTCHURCH, September 1. The representative hockey match Canterbury v. Otago took place to-day. The opening stages, were taken up by alternate attacks, Otago having the better of the play. Eventually the Canterburj' forwards gained possession, and Teague opened the score. Shortly after he added a second goal. Silver and Watson set Otago going, but Snooks kicked Mayston's shot clear. Ireland (Otago) retired injured, and was replaced by L. Smith. Otago attacked strongly for some time but off side plaj’ lost chances. The half time score was:— Canterbury 2 Otago Nil On resuming Otago attacked solidly’, and Mayston scored a beautiful shot. Ireland had resumed play, and cleared a penalty. Gracie scored for Canterbury Tom a solo run, Bell adding a fourth goal a little later. Woodfield had a shot which compelled Snooks to concede a corner, which was resultless. Several promising Otago rushes proved fruitless. Morris added another goal for Canterbury. The final score was:— Canterburj' .. 5 Otago 1

HATCH CUP. Tn the primarj' schools’ Hatch Cup match, Canterburj’ beat Otago bj’ 9 goals to nil, and in the secondary’ schools’ match Canterbury’ beat Otago bj’ 17 to nil. PHILPOTT CUP. WELLINGTON. September 2. In the game for the Philpott Cup the Auckland Wesley’ team defeated Wellington Wesley bj' 4 goals to 3. TARANAKI v. HAWKE’S BAY. NAPIER, September 1. The first ladies’ representative match of the season was played here this afternoon between Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay in excellent weather conditions. A fast and open game resulted in a draw (two goals all). Taranaki scored twice in the first half before Hawke’s Bay opened its account. Just before half time the local team made a great rally’ and scored. The play in the second half was fast and exciting. Hawke’s Bay were able to hold its own and even up the scores. Miss B. Watkins scored Taranaki’s goals and Miss C. Jane made the scores for Hawke’s Bay.

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