MEN’S HOCKEY

Southland Times, Issue 25302, 4 June 1935, Page 4

MEN’S HOCKEY

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH SOUTHLAND 1 DEFEAT • , OTAGO Before a large attendance of sideliners and under ideal weather conditions, representative men’s hockey matches were played at the Oval, Dunedin, yesterday afternoon between Otago and Southland. In the senior match Southland put up a good showing against their rivals and emerged victorious in a hard, fast game by five goals to three. The Southland Colts, however, went down in defeat by six goals to two. The Senior Game.

The senior game was crammed with incident throughout and the final score gives a true indication of the relative merits of the opposing elevens. As the match was really a “pipe-opener” in view of the Otago-All India and the Southland-All India forthcoming fixtures, changes were made at half-time by the selectors who desired to try out further players. The Otago forwards, with bright and nippy stickwork, found it difficult to penetrate the stubborn Southland defence and, after half-time, the Maroons played with great confidence, the forwards combining effectively, in a series of sorties which seemed to bewilder the Otago backs. It would be perhaps invidious to individualize so far as the Southland vanguard was- concerned as each proved a valuable link in a strong unit. Sanmens was the pick of the half line though Dakin also figured prominently in repulsing dangerous attacks. The teams were:

Southland: Taylor; Jenkins, Brown; Semmens, Dakin, Barraclough; Souness, Shields, Paterson, Hughes, Rennick.

Otago: Pickup; Wadham, Brebner; Densem, Ward, Roberts; Botting, Mayston, E. Rennick, Eaton, Dey. The opening stages were even, each side attacking in turn. Brown cleared strongly when Dey and Eaton broke through. Ward swung play over beautifully to Botting but the left wing was offside. He atoned immediately afterwards by sending across a beautiful centre. Dakin relieved the pressure. Otago combined well in an aggressive forward rush and Brown, with a lucky speculator, just saved a critical situation. Semmens, with nippy stickwork, brought play upfield again. Rennick, from a free hit for obstruction, sent the ball across well and Paterson, picking up beautifully found the net. Southland 1, Otago 0. Otago retaliated strongly and all the forwards combined nicely in an aggressive movement. The defence was penetrated and E. Rennick goaied with a ground shot. Southland 1, Otago 1. Shortly afterwards, Densem obstructed. The ball came in to Hughes, whose shot was deflected. Shields followed in to score a beautiful goal. Southland 2. Otago 1. Southland were playing with dash and play was very even. Dakin and Semmens were next prominent in endeavouring to hold Mayston and Botting. Dakin was relying too much on over-handed play and, in the tight work, was inclined to swing his stick too much, with the result that Otago broke right through. Jenkins relieved an ugly position. The Southland forwards, at this stage, were not passing too well, the ball going direct to the opposing full-backs, who were thus given time to clear. From a corner hit, a hard shot by Hughes was well saved and a failure by the Southland forwards lost the Maroons a golden opportunity. Semmens and Brown figured in some sound defensive work and Southland were forced to concede a corner. Sticks by Shields gave the Dark Blues a penalty corner. The hit by Roberts was a weak one and Semmens brought the ball up the flank well. Hughes was playing a dashing game in the Southland vanguard and, with Paterson, had the Otago full-backs busily defending in the face of short passing rushes. Otago counter-attacked and Mayston, entering the circle, goaied all the way. Southland 2, Otago 2. Dakin showed up in clearing well when Eaton looked dangerous. Semmens sent out the ball to Rennick, to Hughes, but Paterson just failed to connect in time. “Sticks” against Brebner kept Southland on the offensive until Densem brought relief. Two dangerous vanguard sorties were then initiated by Southland, the forwards breaking through in a spectacular fash-, ion. Half-time sounded with play in midfield.

The Second Spell.

In the second spell, Pankhurst replaced Barraclough in the Southland team, while changes in the Otago ranks were Martin in place of Eaton, Whitburn instead of Brebner and Cawkwell in place of Mayston. Otago attacked on the resumption. Taylor bringing off two good saves in succession. Sounness carried the ball up the left flank and sent across a beautiful centre. Hughes picked it up and carried the ball with him into the net to finish off a bright effort. Southland 3, Otago 2. Taylor, playing with more confidence this spell, booted clear when the Otago forwards were right upon him. Sounness, receiving from Dakin, put his vanguard on attack again. Play hovered in midfield, but only temporarily, for the Southland forwards were particularly aggressive and had the Otago full-backs solidly defending. Otago retaliated and Dey finished off a good combined vanguard effort by equalizing with a hot shot. Southland 3, Otago .3 Following enterprizing work by Semmens and Dakin, the ball came out to Shields. The goalie rushed out and Shields found the net. Southland 4, Otago 3. A beautiful combined forward rush saw the Maroons penetrate the defence again. The ball came across hard from Sounness and Shields . goaled. Southland 5, Otago 3. After a counter-rush by Otago had been repulsed, the Southland forwards, with nippy stick work, all but scored again, the ball being inches only from crossing the line. Southland were playing with great confidence and Dakin and Semmens, in particular, were co-operating splendidly with their forwards. Pankhurst showed up in repulsing Dey when he broke away on the right wing. Taylor brought off a good save by kicking clear when Roberts sent in a stinging shot. Time sounded soon afterwards with Southland winners by five goals to three. Messrs H. Sew Hoy (Dunedin) and F. Hinton refereed. THE JUNIOR GAME. The junior game was more evenly contested than the final score might seem to indicate and but for a sterling performance by Lane, the Otago goalie, Southland’s tally would have been considerably larger. The Maroon forwards infused dash into their work but there were one or two disappointing links in the defence. Dixon, McLean, Wills and Kennedy were always in the limelight and thoroughly deserved their place in the team. The work of these players was, at times, good to see.

The teams were: Southland: Carnegie; Dixon, Taylor; Hunt, McLean, Baird; Jackson, Wills, Kennedy, Fields, Mullen. Otago: G. Lane; Chirnside, N. Brown; Patrick, Sanderson, Galland; William, Campbell, Aldred, K. W. Brown, Silver. Southland came away with a rush at" the outset, Kennedy sending the ball to Wills, to Jackson, The winger sent in a hot shot from a very difficult angle. The ball hit the upright and was almost into the goalmouth but Lane kicked clear. Otago retaliated. McLean cleared strongly and Wills, playing with dash, almost beat the Otago left full-back before he got in his hit. Southland, with a good combined movement, broke through the Otago deience. Lane, showing enterprise, ran out to boot clear. The goalkeeper again saved twice at critical moments and Otago had a torrid time on defence. McLean was putting in some sound work as Southland’s centre half and he repulsed a dangerouslooking rush led by Campbell and Aldred. The Otago forwards became aggressive and Aldred finished off a good movement by finding the net. Otago 1, Southland 0. Southland pressed their opponents hard when Jackson sent in a good centre from the left wing but the Maroons did everything but get the ball over the goal-mouth line. William made a dash up Otago’s left flank and gave to Aldred who dashed away but, when about to shoot, collided with McLean. Otago maintained the pressure and K. W. Brown finished off a short passing vanguard rush by scoring a good goal. Otago 2, Southland 0. Play had been fast throughout and neither side could claim any territorial advantage. Lane just managed to save an almost certain goal when Wills and Kennedy broke through and Otago counter-attacked. Dixon and McLean finally brought relief to half-way. Shortly afterwards, K. Brown finished off a good, combined forward rush by finding the net. Otago 3, Southland 0. After a period of fairly even play, Campbell goaied when Otago broke through again. Otago 4, Southland 0. Southland counter-attacked and Kennedy, in a spectacular solo burst, saw the ball from his stick strike the crossbar. Almost immediately afterwards, Carnegie I ought off a splendid save on his pads when the Southland inside forwards were right upon him. Half-time then sounded. , Otago were quickly off the mark from the bully-off on the resumption of play and entered their opponents twenty-five. Kennedy changed _ the scene and, entering the Otago circle, scored Southland’s first goal (Otago 4, Southland 1) after a period of even play. Southland attacked strongly but could not finish off. From a handy position McLean sent in a hot shot only to see Lane bring off a good save. Otago were forced to concede a corner and Wills, receiving, found the net with a clean shot. (Otago 4 Southland 2.) Shortly afterwards, Wills carried the ball right to the Otago goal-mouth where Lane brought off another good save. Southland, at this stage, were maintaining a distinct territorial advantage. Play then began to range up and down field at a last clip. Carnegie ran out to save at a dangerous moment, Dixon covering nun in goal. He then brought off a fine save. Otago’s fifth goal resulted from a forward movement headed by Brown. (Otago 5, Southland 2.) Chirnside, Otago’s left right back, extricated his side from trouble on four or five, occasions. In the dying stages. Camobell netted again for Otago and the game thus ended: Otago 6, Southland 2 Messrs H. S. Cordery and Wheatley refereed the game. The Southland teams were the guests of the Otago Men’s Hockey Association at lunch and tea. At the luncheon Mr Woodfield welcomed the visitors. Mr D. Greig replied on behalf of the Southland teams. DAWSON CUP MATCH OLD BOYS REGAIN TROPHY. (Special to Times.) Dunedin, June 3. The annual match for the Dawson Cup between High School Old Boys (Dunedin) and Central was played at the Oval this morning and resulted in a victory for Old Boys by two goals to one. The game was keenly-contested throughout, the ’somewhat depleted Central eleven putting up a surprisingly strong opposition. Old Boys attacked from the outset, but good defensive play by the Central backs sent play back to the other end where it remained for some time. After persistent attacks, Mullen scored from a melee in the circle. Central 1, Old Boys 0. Shortly after the bully-off Old Boys attacked vigorously, but Hobson cleared when the position looked fraught with danger. Old Boys continued to attack, concentrating on the right flank, but Chisnall stopped several likely shots at goal. Martin was prominent in several good movements, but was poorly supported by his other forwards. Hobson and Irelend changed the direction of play well and the latter’s shot was well stopped by Callon. McClatchy centred hard following a determined Old Boys attack and Johnson followed in fast and scooped the ball past Chisnall into the net. Central 1, Old Boys 1. Williams had two difficult chances of scoring, but was unsuccessful, his second shot passing over the back line just outside the post. Glimpses of bright stick-work were revealed by Martin, but his shot at goal was too acutely-angled. Central at this stage adopted faster passing methods and the Old Boys’ defence was sorely tested. Half-time sounded shortly afterwards. Old Boys attacked from the outset, but Central rushed play to the other end. Jackson and Mullen spent a considerable time in the enemy’s circle, but were unable to finish off their movements. Old Boys retaliated and a hard shot by Martin hit the upright. Chisnall saved but was unable to kick clear before the same player rushed in and pushed it past him. Old Boys 2, Central 1. Martin was playing aggressively and broke through the defence quickly but Hobson saved in the nick of time when Chisnall missed badly when running out to save. Up and down play followed for a long time, but when the final whistle blew Old Boys were on attack. Old Boys 2, Central 1. Messrs J. D. Gregg and J. P. Northey were the referees. EASTERN TEAM SELECTED TRIAL MATCH PLAYED. The Eastern-Northern Men’s hockey team to play the All-India team at Gore on June 12, was announced yes- . terday afternoon after a trial match had been played. The team to play the Southland juniors , as a curtainraiser to the big match was also selected. The teams are as follows:— Team to play Indians: H. Hickey; K. Kershaw, E. Brown; Lowden, E. G. Pankhurst (capt.), Ron. Dickson; Tayles, B. Watt, C. Barron, A. Mortimer, J. Dickson. Team to play Southland juniors:—A. Wright; T. Mortimer, R. Henry; W. J. Hom; J. Walker, P. Wright; I, Porter,

H. M. Kennedy, G. Donaldson, C. Hurley, O. Anderson (capt.). Emergencies: Forwards, McDowall; backs, W. Macara.

WOMEN’S GAMES

• tournament at gore.

WAIKAIA A WINNERS.

The annual women’s seven-a-side hockey tournament was held on the hostel grounds, Gore, yesterday in perfect weather conditions. Good entries were received and some spectacular games were witnessed. Waikaia A won the main competition for the sixth time in succession, defeating Mataura A in the final by one goal to nil. The Waikaia B team carried off the consolation prize. In the qualifying round several good games were witnessed, although the majority of the matches were between weak and strong teams.. Ex-High found Pukerau very strong in the defence and it was not until after several minutes extra time had been played that they were able to break through and net. High School also gave Hokonui some trouble. The semi-finals provided some fast and exciting hockey. Mataura defeated. Hokonui by three goals to two. Mataura scoi'ed two goals in the first half and Hokonui evened the score after the change over. Mataura were too forceful, however, and they decided the issue before full time. Ex-High and Waikaia fought a hard game, J. Mcßain scoring for Waikaia early in the first spell. Ex-High made the pace fast but they were unable to get past the sound defence of the Waikaia team.

The final was played in a very poor light and the players found difficulty in* seeing the ball. Both teams played a hard and fast game and it was anybody’s match right up to the last, when J. Mcßean scored for Waikaia just before time. The teams were:— Waikaia: A. McDonald, M. Baird; M. Sanson, R. Mcßain; A. Stirling, K. Bond, J. Mcßain. Mataura. M. Maley, A. Stewart, H. Maley, P. Gillis, M. Adams, Mona Maley, J. Adams. In the semi-finals of the consolation Waikaia B found Pukerau a hard side to beat, winning by one goal to nil after a fast game. Collegiate had no difficulty in defeating Heriot, the score being four goals to nil. Waikaia B were the better team in the final game defeating their opponents by two goals to nil. The teams were:—, Waikaia B: M. Dickson, F. Sanson, D. McDonald, H. McKinnell, F. McDonald, R. Dennis, J. Collins. Collegiate: J. Jack, H. Myers, N. Bell, N. McLeod, R. Rewcastle, E. Bell, D. Gray. At the conclusion of play Mr G. C. Hamilton presented the cups to the winning team, congratulating the Waikaia club on annexing both competitions. The detailed results are as follows:—

QUALIFYING ROUND. Collegiate 1 v. Mataura B 2. Ex-High 1 v. Pukerau 0. Union 5 v. Waikaka 0. Waikaia A 5 v. Ex-High B 0. Riversdale 3 v. Wyndham 2. Hokonui A 2 v. High School 1. Mataura A 3 v. Waikaia B 1. Kapuka v. Heriot 0. Riversdale A 1 v. Hokonui B 0. Lumsden won by default from Balclutha.

Second Round. Waikaia A 2 v. Riversdale B 0. Union 2 v. Riversdale A 0. Third Round. Hokonui A 2 v. Mataura B 0. Mataura A 1 v. Kapuka 0. Ex-High 1 v. Lumsden 0. Waikaia A 1 v. Union 0. Semi-finals. Mataura A 3 v. Hokonui A 2. Waikaia A 1 v. Ex-High A O. Final. Waikaia 1 v. Mataura A 0.

CONSOLATION. First Round. Wyndham 1 v. High School 0. Second Round. ! Pukerau 3 v. Ex-High B 0. Waikaia B 4 v. Waikaka 0. Heriot J v. Hokonui B 0. Collegiate 3 v. Wyndham 0. Semi-finals. Waikaia B 1 v. Pukerau 0. Collegiate 4 v. Heriot 0. Final. Waikaia B 2 v. Collegiate 0. SOUTHERN DISTRICT. ASSOCIATION MEETING. (From Our Correspondent.) A meeting of the Southern District Ladies’ Hockey Sub-Association was held at Fortrose, Mr A. Millard presiding. A letter was received from Northern asking for a match with Southern and June 29 was suggested as a suitable date. The game would probably be played at Gorge Road. New Zealand Tournament: A letter was received from the Southland Women’s Hockey Association asking for the sub-association’s views on sending a Southland touring team. The following motion was passed: That this association, under the present conditions of local clubs, does not consider it wise to send a Southland team on tour. Permission was granted to all clubs to enter for the Gore Seven-a-side on June 3. Third Round Draw. June 8: Tokanui v. Gorge Road (referee, Mr D. Sterling); Oteramika v. Kapuka (referee, Mr K. Johnstone). June 15: All games postponed. June 22: Gorge Road v. Kapuka (referee, Mr Stirling); Oteramika v. Tokanui (referee, Mr Hodge). June 29: Oteramika v. Gorge Road (referee, Mr Curran); Tokanui v. Kapuka (referee, Mr Hodge). It was decided that the annual seven-a-side tournament would be held on July 6 at Gorge Road this year. Full particulars would be arranged next meeting.