INDIANS STILL WIN

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1935, Page 9

INDIANS STILL WIN

AUCKLAND HOCKEY TEAM BEATEN. WONDERFUL EXHIBITTON GWEN. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The Indian hockey players defeated Auckland yesterday by nine goals to three in a wonderful exhibition. Auckland dominated the early stages and two of the home side’s goals were scored soon after the commencement. India rallied well, however, and by the forwards, making most of opportunities soon established a lead. Auckland had the better of play territorially but the very sound Indian defence prevented attacks from being India had to concede an exceptionally large number of corners but by bunching well in the goal mouth and rushing quickly saved repeatedly. Dhyan Chand played a brilliant game and received excellent support from his brother (Rup Singh) and Wells. Masud was not as prominent as usual, being well marked. Two penalty bullies were awarded against the Indian goalkeeper, Mukersee, for obstruction. E. Watts scored from the first of these. 3 In the second half while defending in the goal mouth Mukersee was struck on the head, and was groggy for the rest of the game. E. Watts sportingly made no effort in the penalty bully which was awarded against him. The whole Auckland team played solidly. The forward line, which included three Dominion representatives, was particularly strong. The scorers for India were Dhyan Chand (4), Rup Singh (3), Fernandez and Wells. Goals were scored for Auckland by E. Watte (2) and C. Watts. NEW ZEALAND SELECTION. PLAYERS FOR THIRD TEST. By Telegraptn-Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. The following players have been chosen by the selectors, Messrs. S. G. Holland (Christchurch)), R. L. Thompson (Wanganui) and W. Newsham (Auckland), to assemble st Auckland on Wednesday morning to undergo training for the third test to be played against All India at Auckland on Saturday: C. M. Moore (Wellington), T. A. Ewan (Waikato), C. A. Rogers (Canterbury), S. Robertson (Auckland), L Spiers (Waikato), E. G. McLeod (Wellington), W. J. Bowden (Canterbury), N. Bowden (Canterbury), D. McCormack (Canterbury), E. S. Watts (Auckland), F. Wellborne (Auckland), T. Turbitt (Poverty Bay), M. J. Bray (Auckland). The final selection will be made next Friday.