SOUTH WIN.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 187, 12 September 1914, Page 11

SOUTH WIN.

INTER-ISLAND HOCKEY. Press Association. WELLINGTON, September 12. The North Island met the South Island at hockey to-day, in the presence of about two thousand spectators. Clean long stick work characterised the opening stages, which were slightly in favour of the South. By dint of snappy passing the latter »oon had the North backs defending. Play was momentarily transferred to the opposite end, but soon the South were again hotly attacking. South succeeded in getting into the circle, and from a beautiful position, within a few yards of the goal, Byeburn scored. The ball had only been in motion again a few moments when another beautifully executed move on the part of the Southerners was seen. The second goal was tlie result of a stinging shot by Patriek. Incensed by the unexpected reverse the North now took a hand, and concentrated a vigorous attack on the Southerners quarters. Loader coming up, sent in a wonderful shot. South 2, North 1. The play following was full of incident, both teams apparently settling down to the game. The South forwards were prominent at first, but faded away, and for a time North showed out more prominently*. Then stick work and long passing were features. Towards the end of the first .spell South again came to light with a will. They charged down field, arid, ,vithin a few yards of the goal line, Patrick centred to Throp who badly beat the goalkeeper. There was no further score at half time. Second Spell.

The early part of the second spell •,vas characterised by the brilliant allround work of both-, sides. At first the South to6k up the attack, but not for ■ ong. At the half line the North forwards broke away. 6. Strack, putting in a great run, and eluding the opposition, scored a brilliant goal. South 3, North 2. Soon after the North got clear away •again, with the result that Boyd scored ;he equaliser. There was a slump in scoring for a while, although play continued interesting. Eventually Throp scored a fourth goal for the South. The game thus ended: — Sauth 4 North 3