HOCKEY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 10, 28 August 1911, Page 5

HOCKEY.

WELLINGTON BEATS NELSON. i'?or Press Association.) Wellington, August 27. The fifth hockey shield match was played on Saturday at Day’s Bay, when Wellington defeated Nelson oy 6 goals to 4. The weather conditions were splendid. The game was disappointing as a display of *. cienlific hockey. Wellington had not taken the challenge seriously, and were not in a state of preparation; consequently their play was not at ds best. Nelson played very well individually, but they lacked combination and finish, and were generally inexperienced. Wellington won the toss, and the visitors had to play against the sun. Nelson made the first score in 20 seconds, for which Whitwcll was responsible. The first spell ended, Nelson 3, Wellington 2. Wellington scored first jU the second spell, and play was spirited. Several good rushes eventuated, but Nelson were only able to add one more goal to their score. Wellington ran their score up to six, and when l.he whistle sounded for time the pace was faster than at any stage of ilm game. Messrs- Garner and Falconer were xhe referees.