HOCKEY

Southland Times, Issue 23557, 11 July 1938, Page 2

HOCKEY

INDIAN TEAM’S VICTORY

UNIVERSITIES BEATEN AT DUNEDIN (United Press Association) DUNEDIN, July 9. The Manavadar Indians gained a narrow victory over New Zealand Universities by two goals to one in the hockey match today. There was an attendance of about 7000. The teams were evenly matched, Universities putting up an excellent defence in the face of the Indians’ best attacks. _ The first score was made by Universities, Hubbard, left wing, following in when Alldred had drawn the Indian goalie. Sultan Khan, inside right, scored both the Indians’ goals, the second being a clever shot which the goalie just failed to stop. In the second half the Indians were attacking all the time, Universities having little chance to get away, but the defence, particularly by Hercus, and the goalie, and Hogben (full-back) kept the score down.

HAWKE’S BAY BEATEN BY WELLINGTON

WILLING AND OPEN GAME (United Press Association) HASTINGS, July 10. The Wellington representative hockey team defeated Hawke’s Bay at Hastings after a very willing and open game, by four goals to two. The scorers for Wellington were Brown (2) and Edwards (2). Best and McCutcheon scored one each for Hawke’s Bay. A feature of the play was the increased use of the push shot by both sides, Hawke’s Bay being particularly unfortunate in that it lacked the finish needed for better results.