HOCKEY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18764, 22 July 1935, Page 3

HOCKEY

INDIANS’ THIRD TEST SEVEN GOALS TO ONE A MASTERLY DISPLAY (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, this day. India won the third hockey test against New Zealand by seven goals to one before a crowd of 12,GQ0. hi spite of the narrow margins by which the first, two tests were won, the Indians clearly demonstrated their great superiority on the hard, last ground, and after'the. first 15 minutes dominated the game. With masterly tactics and finished slick-work, the. Indians broke through repeatedly, and in flic closing stages did not, seem to be at all worried by the occasional New Zealand attacks. Dhyaii Cliaiul, at centre forward, was the most otustamiing of the visitors, being seen in numerous lino runs. Flo received excellent, support from. Rup Singh and Wells, while the two wings, Fernandez, and Shahahiiddin, made some brilliant rims down the, line. Mnsud, at, centre-half, originated many altarks, but was not as prominent as in the earlier mat dies. Tile Indian fullbacks put, up a splendid defence, and lime after time broke up rushes by the New Zealand forwards. NEW ZEALAND’S MANY FAULTS

The, New Zealand side showed many faults. The forwards did not combine at all well, although some showed 1o advantage! as individualists. Turbitfc was seen in several brilliant runs down the field, but did not combine- with the others as well as might have been expected. Bay was also prominent in similar runs, but Watts was well marked. The wing halves, N. Bowden and Spiers, were not impressive, as the opposing forwards were too fast. Moore, in the New Zealand goal, gave a poor showing, making very lev/ saves. Thu defence mainly rested on Ewan and Rogers, both of whom played sound games, although their clearing hits were not as clean as they might have been. The Indian forwards forced the play to New Zealand’s circle, but were well repulsed. The New Zealand forwards took the play to the opposite, end. From a corner, Wellbournc look a hit, directing the ball to Turbitt, who whipped it across the goal mouth for Bay to send in a powerful drive, which gave Blake little opportunity' to save. New Zealand prolonged the attack, and Turbitfc drove a fast, ball from the edge of the circle, which Blake cl overly deflected. From a pass by Harbaii Singh, Shahabuddin took tho ball down tho line, anil swung in to Walls,’ who went in to closo range before beating Moore to score. 3-1 AT HALF-TIAIE Almost immediately Dhyan Cband, with a bright solo effort, penetrated the circle and sent a medium paced ball which Moore misjudged and failed to stop. Few minutes had elapsed’before Rup Singh passed the ball to Dhyan Chand, who went close in to givo the goal-keeper no opportunity to save. The half-time score was India 3, New Zealand 1.

Soon after the resumption, Fernandez took the ball to the 25, where he' beat Ewan and centred to Dhyan Chand, who ran in to the net. After a brief rally by New Zealand, Rup Singh broke away. Bouncing the ball on his stick, lie took it into tho circle, and with a beautiful reverse shot scored in the corner of the goal. New Zealand again attempted to penetrate the Indian defence, several shots just missing, but Wells broke clear in a spectacular dash with tinhull on his stick, and beat Mooro to register another goal. The filial score came when Dhyan Chand. netted with a powerful drive from an acute angle, the game* ending: India 7, New Zealand 1.

Tuibitt, Poverty Hay's representative in the New Zealand test team, played another fine game last ’Saturday.' The New Zealand team is criticised by one winter, who says : —New Zealand’s cap Lain, E. G. McLeod, waff sound in hi: play, constantly upsetting tlre'atlaeks in heir initiation. The full-backs, Ewan and Rogers, lacked mobility on defence, whilst their hitting was not clean and sharp. The. forwards were more conspicuous in individual efforts than in coin hined work, and Wdlbornc, TtrrbiLf and Hay shone in this direction. K; Walts lacked opportunities, but was always dangerous when in possession. 'Moore, in goal, did not come up to expectations.

N.Z. LADIES’ WIN DEFEAT OF N.S.W. SECOND SPiiLL IviJCOVEEy (JSlec. Tel. Copyright— United I’iusn Assu.) ■ SYDNEY, duly 21. Though down two goals in "the first five, minutes, the. New Zealand women’s hockey team convincingly defeated New South Wales by three to two, enhancing ils prospects in the All-Australia carnival at Melbourne.. In splendid defence. Miss ' Mortimer excelled. Miss Jlam,mi, the centre-hall', was the chief agent in upsetting the pack attack ol the home forwards. Miss llcid (captain) was always good. The New Zealanders regarded the ground as perfect, though they,confessed that they were accustomed to more bounce. . They ipiiekly mastered the necessity for driving stick work, with oul losing the faculty lor short passing. A feature of the play was the skilful to] ipa go of Ike ball on the full. '1 hey were ■ generally superior in positional play. . . Yliss McKenzie. I lie inner right, was easily the best forward, being thrust fill, fast and-neat. .Miss Cotter, the left wing, was again reliable, though closely watched bv Miss “Tory” Wicks, the New -.South' Wales skipper. Miss McKenzie scored the three goals for the New Zealand team, which was as follows : Misses O’Connor (goal), McDonald, Mortimer, Gudscll, Hansen, Mackic. Donald, McKenzie, Reid, Dulilbefg and Cotter.

MAORI TEAM BEATEN POVERTY BAY’S WIN SUPEIUOR COMBINATION The all-Maori hockey team to play India on .Wednesday was defeated Iby Poverty Bay oii Saturday by three goals to two in a very fast, and interesting in,atrli, in which all scores came in the first half.

The Maoris suffered because of lack or' training together and from a strenuous week at'lke tournament in Hawke’s Bay, whereas "poverty Bay had had previous games together this season, and had been in training for some time.

Short passing and good understanding of ciu-li other's play characterised the Poverty Pay team’s .play, while the Maoris preferred more strenuous’ tacticsi’ including hard hitting, often too far upheld, and.' relying upon -(licit speed to do wliat the simpler means of short passing accomplished for Poverty Pay. The Maoris expended most of I heir efforts in the first, half, and the second spell was tame by comparison. The Maoris should fie a Jiuieli ini proved lca.ni on Wednesday. Sntur day’s' game together should have dpiu

much to better their combination, while in another two’days they should have completely recovered from the effects- of a strenuous week. The forwards were dangerous when in striking distance of the goal. Peru proving a particularly deadly shot. McKay did not show quite his old form,'but was always a. potential danger in solo ■ffiirl, with Edwards also doing well, the halves did not conic iip‘ to the Poverty Pay standard; (hey were marid in 'defence, toil did not iced their forwards effectively. Hajberl was the best of this line. Pomona and Tarcahu we it; two strong fullbacks, the former being very quick in clearing. I?tint played a sound game in goal. .

Poverty Pay played well up to form, with the halves working better than on any previous outing"this season. In the forwards, Jones displayed clcvci slick work Quinn and McLean worked effectively on the wings, with Slade co-ape rating well in the centre. 1) 11 ley (Wairua) seemed uncomfortable among new company. Douglas was the pick of the halves, and he was responsible for some brilliant work in the second spell. Stacey fully justified his selection in the fullback .position, and worked well with Scholl urn. Ilmira, the Wairoa goalkeeper, gave an impressive display, showing calm, confidence and ability. PLAY IN SECOND HALE The fast pace set in the first, half was no indication of play in the second.The Maori attack lacked sting in the closing stages, and but for a solid defence several more goals must have been scored against the side. . Two shots beat the goalkeeper iii this session, but the' attackers were penalised for infringements. On the resumption, lluley broke through" into tluv Maori 'circle, ' but. Pomona cleared'. "Jones find. Slade figured' in further attacks, and Slade placed a nice ball in a handy position in front of the goal, Pomona clearing just in time. The Maoris 'combined better for a time in the second spell, but lacked the dash and initiative shown in the first half. Pore was working ihis lino well, but the PovertyBay forward",' supported ‘"effectively:! by the halves, held the advantage over the Maoris. ; Slade sent in a shot front' a penalty corner;‘but" the

Maoris were given a free hit. Quinn, Jones ami -Slade combined nicely intlic circle, till Slade pushed the ball 'nto the net! but the whistle had already blown for an infringement. The 'Maoris swept buck in retaliation, and llacrewa scooped the' ball towards' the net. Scholium bringing if down and hitting it behind. Ilmira saved ii few shots from the Maori forwards, who rallied round the goal for some time, drawing the goalkeeper out, but Pc re ’s' shot missed. Poverty Bay returned to the attack, frequent offside play spoiling many chances." 1 ' Halbert left the field at this stage with a. cut forehead'. which required stitching. Tito Maoris threatened to equalise when Edwards broke'through, but Utah), saved smartly, and also returned pcie’s shot. Scholium eventually clearing well up field. This was one of the bright spots in the Maori attack during the closing stages, and Poverty Bay had the better of the remaining play.' Slade finished llie game by taking the ball into the circle, fiicking a baek-hauder over the bar. Time was cnllcd immediately after, with the second half scoreless, and' the final tally. I'overly Bay ff, Maoris 2.

Messrs. B. Tuh’oc and 0. Burkiushaw were Iho referees. The Muoari team left this morning for Rotorua, and comprised the same team which took the field against Poverty Bay, except limb Moeau, who was unavailable on Saturday, travelled instead of Edwards. Tlie team to play India is:

Goal, M. Ruin; fullbacks, R. Poiuaua ami M. Turealm: halves, T. Omni, Pohal.ii, and It. Halbert; forwards, \V. McKay, T. Haercwa, Ibre, S. Moean and M. Mangaliahia.

WOMEN’S REP. TRIAL DRAWN GAME, I—l Tlie trial game between the. .Poverty Bay women’s representative team ami the Rest was practically a Maori-Pakelia game. Tlie representative team was composed of .Maori players, with only one exception, while the rest were mainly palceha's. TliO' game wits very even in the first spell, being fast ami interesting. The reps, showed speed and good combination. The players among the Rest were fast and nippy, but did not a first appear to liaV'e had the advantage of so inueli practice together.' Miss Tulioc scored early in Ibc game for tin; Reps, after accepting a pass from Miss To Ota. Prom then on,'the Rest, had play in the Reps half, and Miss Gould broke away in a fast run into- the- Reps’ 25. passing to Miss Wells, who shot the ball into the net, but gave "sticks” in doing so. Half-time' arrived shortly after with the Reps leading I—o. The Best improved after the interval, the forwards combining to hotter effect,

and several shots went perilously near Ihe Reps goal. Mrs Tuhoe was the mainstay of tin; Reps defence, and but for her sound stopping, and clearing Dm Rest iii list nave scored several times. Miss Wells, the centre forward, who had been working her line well, eventually scored from a penalty Corner, equallising. The Reps in the second _ half failed to maintain the promising form of the first, and in fact seemed to go to pieces. Even the goal against them laded to ..rally the., team, and on the foim in iliis session the selector might find reason for revising the Reps to piny Wairoa next Saturday for the Lady barroll Shield. The came ended with Die score even, l-’-1., Messrs B. Sim and C. Greig were the referees. T’lio men’s game between Y.M.C.A. (I)) and Foresters B was won by the former by seven goals to three.