HOCKEY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13993, 31 August 1909, Page 7

HOCKEY.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. "WANCyLXUI' v. SOUTH CANTERBURY. (Referee, Mr W. W. Smith.) Teams.—AVanganui (black and blue) Martis, Cave, Reede, Smith, Fcare, Andrews, . Keruohaij, Harris, McDougall, Naylor. South Canterbury (black and white) ■—Wotton, Duff, Grange, Signall, Stevenson, Stephens, Lloyd, - Mason, Smith, V. Anderson, Mctson. Tho weather and ground yesterday could scarcely have been ruoro . unpleasant for the match between the above two representative teams, and it is hardly necessary to state that the attendance was limited to a few enthusiasts, who, if they did not- see a satisfying exhibition of hockey, at least witnessed an hour's first-rate mudlarking, replete with comical incidents and moist gymnastics. The field of play was in a shocking state, sheets of ■water (some pools being four or five inches deep), being spread about all over the ground, which, when the game had been in progress a little time, was churned up into the consistency of cream, and where it-'hit it stuck. Both teams looked neat nn<l clean when they took the first plunge, but at half-time it was none too easy to pick oiit the visitors from the local lads; they'were all an unpleasant greyish brown colour. As for the game itself, it is pretty obvious that when the conditions under which it was played are considered, nothing in the way of science or combination could be expected, but what little was seen was of the blue and black jerseys. Now and again South Canterbury would break a.vay with a spasmodic rush, but even when, a mau or two got clear, they were seldom backed tip, and all attempts at scoring were abortive. On the other hand, Wanganui shone in the Forward division, and Naylor. Harris. Feare and Andrews did some very good work. For the home team. Grange did well as three-quarter. Signal! was worth three men in the halves, and 'Lloyd aud Metson played consistently in the forward division. Wanganui Won the toss, and elected to defend the eastern goal. South Canterbury got the advantage of the bnlly-ofF. and took the ball down into the Wanganui 20. where the halves relieved. The Blues then got command, and after a good passing rush the forwards- got into position, Harris scoring. iWotton made a good attempt at a pave, but sH n nel in the pond if water in goal. The Whites then did some attacking, and from a "stick" against Wanganui in" -front- of their goal, they missed a good chance by a mishit. Wanganui took advantage of the mistake and relieved the pressure, taking the ball down, and liaviug a j fntile shot at goal. South Canterbury's forwards then made their presence felt. and some exciting play in front, if of the visiter's goal, ended i>\ the ball going behind and one of the Waganuj men getting temporarily knocked ont. When he had recovered, the game proceeded with a dangerous attack by the Blues, ending in a corner against South Canterbury, who managed to save a score. Ten minutes of give, and take play in the mud at half way followed, when the Blues broke away again and another score eventuated, Wotton being charged througb the goal, when he bad the ball in his binds. Two or three ti'»e-; South Canterbury looked like piling up a. point or two, but the visitors defence held good and they retaliated witli an excellent combined run and Harrs again sored for the Bires. XnyW following his example and bringing iid Wanganui's score to 4 goals to nil. More mud puddling in the centre field eventuated and the half time whistle went without further score. On changing ctitLs the visitors attacked strongly, but Grange relieved with a good hit. The Blues were soon back again ami to pave Wotton kicked behind. The reniiftimz corner ended in the ball going behind, after a fierce scramble, m front of the home goal. The Wl.ttos then woke Xtn a little, and a fine bit of play bv their forwards ended in the ball going out in Wanganui's territory. From the throw in South Canterbury again took command, but the Blue backs relieved, and pacing to their forward- the. vi-itors ru«hed down the fieM. evading all opposition, and nussinC their shot at goal bv a fraction. The Blue- continued their pressing attention. Grange relieving twice, until play was stopped to allow a Wanganui hov to recover from a. bad bit on the knee. Shortlv after resiiumif pla-v. Xavlor notched another goal for the visitors from a diftieii! angl". A i*mialtybnllv in the circle provided pu exciting thirty seconds play, but Sign-'d was "too nill''b f'T "bis man all'* cleared. .-•nd wK"n the was in-hlay again South Canterbury shifted the rtlay to the ofber end of the fie'' l for •• bit and gave Wotton a spe'l. The Bines wre Boon back again, however, and after ten "minute; mtidlarking in the home

2-3, South Canterbury broke away and much moist battling toot place in Waganui's territory untfuplay *was stopped,. Marshall being badly hit on the knee. A couple of corners awarded-to Wanganui, resulted in South Canterbury clearing and' taking :.thc hall to half way. when time sounded the scores being Wanganui 5 goals; South Canterbury, nil. The wceklv meeting of the committee of the South Canterbury Hockey SubAssociation was held in the president's office last evening.. Correspondence was received from Aslibiirton Hockey Club re six-a-side tournament, but it was decided that as Ashhiirton is outside the boundaries their entry could not be accented. It was decided to nlsiv the Canterbury Ladies' Hockey Association Thursday team in Timaru "•■ Tbursdav. Kith September. The following are the fixtures drawn no for next Thursday:—Ladie*.— Te Rangi \x Timaru. 2 o'clock, No. 2 Athletic; Rimliine A v. Wimn-cra. 2.1-*>, To„i..ka : nuahine 15 v. Pioneer. 3. Gerablioe: Rawlp'ti v. Avoc.i A. 2. No. 3 \ H.loi'-: High School v. Avoc-i H. ! 3 1-\ N'>. 3 Men.- T ; inaru r.-IVimika 15. 3.1 ">. Te-'ukn : Te Unngi r-. T«""iika A. fU.->. Xo. ? Athletic: fVr : ,| f li n o \ v. Gerebline n. 3. Gcrnbline: Y.V.C. \.. a lire. Secretaries ";..-« reminded that eniries r«r the .«ex-n----side tournament close -with the bon. secretary «»'n Friday next, sit o p.m.