HOCKEY
NEW ZEALANDERS IN AUSTRALIA Unlled Press Associntion —Bv Electric Telearnnh—Copyrlahr (Received 6.30 p.m., July 18.) NEWCASTLE, July 18. The New Zealand hockey team defeated Newcastle by 3 goals to 2 on Saturday. In view of the visitors’ indifferent showing in their previous games, it was anticipated that Newcastle would win. but New Zealand, although below International standard, recorded a one goal victory. The local side is fast and scientific, and could press inter-State teams, but New Zealand, thanks to Clark and Mahoney, repulsed dangerous attacks. The New forwards were weak on defence. Duffield and Monteith were the only men to break Newcastle's defence, through splendid understanding. Clark, the New Zealand full-back, was the outstanding man on the field.
At half-time New Zealand led by 2 goals to nil. Newcastle was dangerous after the interval. Smellie, the New Zealand goalkeeper, repelled six shots, kicking with rare udgment. Newcastle scored twice in an exciting finish. For New Zealand goals were scored by Duffield (2), and Monteith. Reid and Gunn scored for Newcastle.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20783, 19 July 1937, Page 11
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171HOCKEY Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20783, 19 July 1937, Page 11
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