HOCKEY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18466, 3 August 1934, Page 3

HOCKEY

COMING REP. GAMES PLAYERS TOR TRAINING Now that dates for corning representative fixtures have been finalised, the Poverty Bay Hockey Association’s selectors have been busy. The folowing players have been chosen to go into training for games to be played against Hawke’s Bay and AVniroa on August 16 and 18 respectively:—C. Ria (Y.M.P.), A. Coker (Foresters A), B. Moore. (Foresters A), 0. Davy (Y.M.0.A.), C. Scholium (Defence), G. Tupara (AVaituhi), J. Turbitt (Foresters A), K. Nicel (Y.M.C.A.), A. Ball (Defence), F. Gavin (V.'M.G.A.), J.. Pobatu (Y.M.P.). G. File (Foresters A), T. .Snider (Takitiinu), P. Hale (Y.M.P.), G. SI ado (Y.M.C.A.), S. Moeau (Y.M.P.), C. Pore (Takitiinu), 11. Swan (Foresters A), A. Falconer (Defence), G, Nicol. (Defence), G. Brown (Y.M.P.), and A. .McLean (Foresters A). The above, selection was announced after the games played yesterday, end it is anticipated that some steps will be made next week to finalise the team. In regard to tho women’s representative team, 23 players selected for training are progressing satisfactorily, and it is planned to hold an A and B game next week to' select the team to travel to AVairoa. and later to Napier in search of the Lady Carroll Shield. The Napier sub-association has written to Poverty Bay suggesting August 221 as the date for the Lady Carroll Shield match with Poverty Bay. This date is likely to be suitable for the challengers, and will be finalised on Monday evening. The Taniatca sub-association also has put in a challenge, and has written fo the Poverty Bay association, which is tho controlling body for the shield, asking that this challenge should bo treated as urgent and given precedence over all others, August 16 being suggested as the date. This letter will also be considered on Monday evening, when it will no doubt be referred to the Napier sub-association.

YESTERDAY’S GAMES FORESTERS DEFEATED Another scries of very even games was played in the Poverty Bay Hockey Association’s men competitions yesterday afternoon, the feature of the results' being the defeat of Foresters Aby Y.M.l’. Results were: — A Section. —Y.M.P. 1 v. Foresters A 0; Defence 1 v. Takitiinu A 1. B Section. —Y.M.C.A. (B) 2 v. Foresters B 1.

As a result of yesterday’s games, the three leading teams in the A section are within two points of each othor, the points being:—Y.M.C.A. (A), 18; Foresters A, 17; Y.M.P., 10. Y.M.C.A. (A) and Foresters A have each played one more game than Y.M.P.

The game between Y.M.P. and Foresters A was even throughout. Tho only goal of tho match was scored within a minute of the start, Hale taking tho ball from tho 25 right through into the goal. Foresters did most of Die attacking during the next quarter of an hour, Jones hacl several shots, C. Ria saving well. Pohatu and Hale were also playing well for Y.M.P. In the Foresters defence, Moore, was playing his usual game, except that ho was giving sticks frequently. Turbitt was a little off color in tho halves, and generally speaking Foresters were not playing with the usual combination. Moore went into tho forwards in the second spell, and although tho vanguard swept into the opposing' circle frequently, there was no finish to the movements. Swan and Moore both gave sticks when in good shooting positions. Tho game ended without further score, which was I—o in favor of Y.M.P. Messrs, B. Tulioc and C!. Graham were tho referees.

Tho Defence team was very fortunate in coming off the field with a draw with Tahiti mu A. Tho first half was fairly even, with tho Maoris having, slightly tho better of the argument. Half-time came with each side having secured one goal, Post scoring for Defence and B. Kapuroa for Takitiinu. During the second spell, Takitiinu forwards were in tho Defence half practically all tho time. Several shots missed tho goal narrowly, and others woro saved by G. Scholium. There was no further score, and tho game ended, 1-all. Tho referees were Messrs. G. Corbett and T. Smalo. .

In the P> section, Y.M.C.A. B and Foresters B played a very even game, ending in a win for tho former by 2 to. 1. AVade and Hanlon scored for the winning side and Lowe for Foresters. Messrs. I. Douglas and G. Quinn controlled the match.

MAORI CUP GAMES

AOWERA LADIES’ SUCCESS WAITUIII MEN RETAIN CUTS Three cups were in competition yesterday between teams representing the Waituhi club and the Aowera club respectively, the Aowera representatives ■being the challengers in respect of all three cups, and carrying off one of the trophies after a really creditable display of hockey. The first match was played in the morning, when the men’s teams contested the Katerina Cup. This game was decided by a single goal, Waituhi winning .by one goal to nil, the credit for the winning shot going to T. Edwards, a. fast and audacious forward who finished off a sterling combined attack with an irresistible drive into the net. The Aowera team played a most scientific game, and showed that with a 'ittle experience they will be one of the most formidable hockey teams to he met with anywhere. Such science as they dis played was not bargained for in a team coming from a small coastal area, and the Waituhi men were forced to use all therir strength, skill and. experience to win the morning match. In the afternoon the Waituhi men repeated their success, when playing for the Tipene Tutaki and Hana Konewa Cup, the challengers being beaten by two goals to nil. The goals were scored by W. Tupara and George Tupara, both forceful front-line players. Once again the challengers gave a polished display, and as a majority of them were still of High School age,' their performance ap •pealed tremendously to' the large number of spectators who watched the game. In the ladies’ match for the Heni Te Ariki Cup, the Aowera club team vas meeting one of the leading Poverty Bay sides, and moreover one that was thoroughly experienced in all departments of the game. No weaknesses were dis played 'by the Waituhi ladies, but they were convincingly beaten by two goals to nil by the challengers. The latter were fast, well combined, and full of determination, and their sweeping assaults on Waituhi territory roused the spectators to a high pitch of excitement. Without a break, the game was played to the finish at the same pace, and at no time before the final whistle could the fate of the cup have been said to be decided. Both teams came close to scoring cm many occasions, and but for clever defensive work <by the fullback and goalies of each side there would have been a big crop of scores.

The members of the Aowera club returned borne to-dav well pleased with Hie result of their visit to Waituhi, and before their departure they exchanged rromises with the Waituhi club members regarding next season’s matches.