LADIES’ HOCKEY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12752, 23 September 1919, Page 8

LADIES’ HOCKEY.

NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION SHIP, OPENING OP TOURNAMENT. The New Zealand ladies* hockcv tournament was opened yesterday under deplorable weather conditions, and it testifies a good deal to the intrepidity of the players that tho_ six to.'ms turned out. Considering the biting cold wind, the driving rain and the sodden ground, it is also significant that no less than IDs was taken at the gate at the rate of e. shilling per head, exclusive, of ■ course, of those holding complimentary tickets. Many of ttie girls had no peg? c-r spikes in their shoes, and found it ? cry difficult cither to run or stop quickly. All tho players were quickiv soaked, and most of them were well coated with mud. Indeed, the games had a distinctly Humorous aspect to those who coaid enjoy it. Nevertheless, somo really good play was seen. The tournament will continue this afternoon at three o clock, provided the weather is tolerable, and will spread over seven days altogether, hollowing are the results of Yesterday’s game?: ' CANTERBURY A (4) v. MANAWATU (Oh Though marred by several accidents, this game proved a highly interesting one Miss (9 an *fi;bury) received soon after the start o hit 'which necessitated her temporajv retirement, and Miss Perrin (Manawatu) later Buttered a cut which necessitated medical attention. Later another player received a minor hurt. Canterbury* attacked quickly, but wore soon forced to concede two uenaltv corners, which they cleared. Later Miss Pearce hit tho ball over tho sop of the Mim»watu goal. Good saves at both ends of the held followed, and thin good work bv Misses Longndge and Pearce resulted in Miss E. tutchie being given a chance to score for Canterbury, in which sho made good. Not long after she repeated the feat. At halftime Canterbury were attacking. Soon after the resumption Miss Barr narrowly missed enhancing the score, and her second attempt waa successful. A rally by Manawatu reHUi tcci in a narrow miss by Miss E. Green. Ihen the Manawatu gcal-keoper saved three successive snots, and several others later on. Persistent efforts iy Miss Pearce resulted in ta£ final score being*; Canterbury 1 Manawatu 0. Messrs W. Simpson and H. Thxop were the reiorce-3. WANGANUI (4) v. WELLINGTON (2). An interesting game resulted from the meeting of V. anganui and Wellington. Wan.Ol? the tensive soon after play started, and lefore long Miss D. Perrett netted a goal with a .well-directed shot. Tho "ST"" )jaC v 3 res P on ded well to calls which were subsequently made upon them, 3< * n " tho bah up to their forwards consistently, with the result that Miss Perrett scored. Wellington rushed tho Wanf® n . ui rc ' e - and, gave Miss Reynolds an opportumty to display her undoubted merits as Mid-field play and skirmishes before both goals lollowed, in which good giS- by D L Hali (Wanganui) and Miss Wilkms (Wellington) was noticeable. Aft.? M. Barnes took the ball quickly up the held for Wanganui, and a corner was conaP?- P la >;ed, just before the half-time whistle blew. Wanganui persistently attacked when, play recommenced, and, Miss Skinner beingdured out of goal. Aims J. Perrett scored. Wellington turned the tables with a score by Miss Williams. Good understanding between the Wanganui forwards was apparent throughout the game, but a determined rush by Wellington got the best of them, and Miss Long scored. Just on time. Miss M. Gilbertson enhanced the Wanganui score, and at the close of the game the position was: Wanganui 4, Wellington 2. Referees Messrs W Hall and J. Chatfield, CANTERBURY B (4) v. AUCKLAND (2). In a speedy Canterbury attack Miss M. Papps netted the ball The local players sustained their assaults, and Miss S. Bug? was enabled to double the score. Auckland then rushed the play up to the Canterbury twenty-five, and a corner resulted. The Canterbury backs cleared well, and Miss E. Freddy scored as a result. Miss Stevens did - some good work in the Auckland goal. At the commencement of the second half Canterbury was obliged to concede two corners, but the backs again cleared, and Miss Freddy netted her second goal in a Canterbury rush. An Auckland attack resulted in a score by Miss W. Norden. Miss E. Burton received the ball latex from the Auckland hacks, and, finding herself opposed only to the goalkeeper, secured an easy score. Auckland continued to press, but play finished in midfield with the score: Mr Wilson was referee. ,