HOCKEY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16829, 4 September 1922, Page 3

HOCKEY.

CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION SMOKE CONCERT. A smoke concert held by the Canterbury Hockey Association on Saturday night was largely attended, the guests including members of the visiting Otago team and representatives of kindred sports bodies ui Christchuroh. Mr f>. G. Holland presided. “ The Otago Hockey Association and their Representative Team,” was proposed by Mr W. Simpson, who referred to the spirit of rivalry which had existed between the two provinces not only in hockey, but also in other branches of sport. This year cricket contests between Otago and Canterlerbury would reach the jubilee, and he thouerhf football must have very nearly completed that period. The hockey record of Canterbury-Otago matches reached its majority this year, the firßt game having been played in 1903. In congratulating the Otago association on its progress, Mr Simpson expressed the opinion that the young team of players which took the field against Canterbury would be capable of some good performances as more experience was gained. Responses were made by Messrs J. A Robinson and H. Turbot, respectively manager and captain of the visitors. Mr Robinson said that the team was probably the youngest Otago had put in the field. Mr Turbot said that the Otago representatives had a good deal to learn in combination and speed as shown by the Canterbury team. Interprovincial games had more benefits than merely tripping around; they resulted in an exchange of ideas which sometimes helped to “ knock the corners off.” Tho toast of M The Canterbury Hockey Association and tho Representative Team ” was proposed by Mr W. H. Down, who paid a compliment to the work of Messrs Holland (chairman), L. L. Smith (secretary) and the executive. Any reference to the team, he said, must include the three Bell brothers, who played in the forward line. Ho hoped the association would meet with success in endeavouring to have the game established in all secondary schools. The toast was coupled with the names of Messrs Holland (president) and Percy Martin (captain). Other toasts included " Winning Teams ’ (proposed by the chairman ancl responded to by the captains), “ The New Zealand Hockey Association ” (proposed by Mr F. Gracie ancl responded to by Mr H. S. J. Goodwin)“Kindred Sports” (proposed by Mr W. J. Franklin and responded to by representatives of cricket. Association football and Rugby football), “ The Referees ” (proposed by Dr M'Killop and responded to by Messrs C. Bellamy and V. Down). Trophies won during the season were presented as follows:—Zanol Cup, New Zealand junior championship, to the Canterbury team; first grade shield, Selwyn; second grade cup, Sydenham; fourth grade. Technical College A; secondary school.?. Technical A; primary schools—A, Sydenham A, B, Redcliffa wooden spoon, senior?. Technical School. The musical programme for the evening was headed with a community sing, and items were given bv Messrs F. M’Gill, F. Cooper. L. Jewell, Woodward, A. Dey, L. Cummins and W. E. Homerill. JUNIOR GAMES. Technical 4 (Hay 3 and Wear) defeated Christchurch 2 (Snelljng and Bearne). Referees, 3lessrs Gallon and Ha-sell. MANAWATU BEAT AUCKLAND. (Per Press Association.) PALMERSTON NORTH, September 3. A hockey match for the New Zealand Shield was played at Palmerston North on Saturday between Auckland (holders > and .Manawatu. The weather conditions were ideal, and the ground was fast. There was little to choose i etween the teams. Auckland showed the better all-round combination. but lost epportuntiee for equalising the score. Auckland were strong on defence and attack, but their efforts were nullified by the formidable defence of Manawatu, Perrin. Hansen and Bramwell were- particularly promirieut. Th© contest was fought in an excellent spirt, and was fast and interesting. At tb,© bull.v-off Auckland (blue) immediately pressed Perrin, the Manawatu right back, cleared, and play was next, carried to Blue territory. Tucker, the Manawatu centre, had an unsucessful shot. The visitors took the ball to the home circle, but Perrin and Hansen, the (Manawatu Jett, back, put the Blues on the defensive. Play was even for' a while. The Auckland forwards got within striking distance, but were sent back by a stiff defence. Speight and Baildon, the Auckland hacks, cleared when Manawatu were dangerous. A passing movement by the Blue forwards was spoiled by Hookham, the right wing, getting offside. Five minutes before the spell ended the visitors penetrated the Manawatu defence. Carter, a forward, shooting high. The Manawatu goalie cleared, and immediately after tho Greens secured the ball, good passing resulting in Knowles, left wing, uetting. The whistle blew with the score:— Manawatu 1, Auckland 0. In the second spell the ball travelled rapidly up and down the field, each side attacking in tu»n. The Green forwards secured and took play into the visitors' circle, Meuzies. the Auckland goalkeepev, clearing. Mauawatus second score was the outcome of a fine centre by Anderson, the right wing, Hostcck putting in a hot shot, which cave the goalie no chance. Manawatu 2, Auckland 0. The reverse spurred the Blues into renewed effort, Bramwell saving when a score seemed ‘mininent. Auckland continued pressing. Hookham shooting wide. For some time Nay remained in the Manawatu hal?, and the defence was severely taxed, Tucker and Hansen relieving. The Blue forwards rushed the ball into the homo circle, but Watts, inside left, shot wide. An opening was presented later, but. Watts overran the ball. Several times the Blue forwards, attacking strongly, sent, behind. Shortly before time Bernard saved a good shot from Watts, the gam© ending with Auckland attacking, and the score: Jl.anawa.tu 2, Auckland 0. Messrs Manning (Wellington) and Large (Palmerston North) were the referees. WELLINGTON v. AUSTRALIA. (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, September 3. The following team will represent Wellington against Australia Goal, Moore: full-backs, Sherwood, Harris; halves, .Scott, Whitehead, Martin; forwards. Kirk. A. Cousins. Heather (captain), K. Lusty, Watchman. Reserves—Half, Thorps-, forward, Smith.

LADIES* MATCHES.

CANTERBURY v. ASHBURTON. A representative ladies' hockey match was played at Ashburton on Saturday between Ashburton and Canterbury. Ashburton won by two goals to nil.

TOURNAMENT CONCLUDED. f POVERTY BAY WIN. (Per Press Association.) NAPIER. September 2. The New Zealand ladies' championship hockey tournament was concluded at Napier on Saturday, in glorious weather, and before an attendance of about 2000. The grounds were perfect, but playing conditions were slightly on the warm side. The match was between the section winners, Poverty Bay and Wellington, who were equal champions last year. Play was very fast and open, but the exhibition was not as good as the other matches witnessed during the tournament. A feature of the game was the combination of Pov erty Bay forward line, their many attaclcproviug most dangerous. Tbe score, would undoubtedly have been much greater but for the fine defensive work of Mies Nash, th© Wellington right-back. She repeatedly broke up the excellent combination of Misses Hill and Hei, who played brilliant games. Poverty Bay were very nippy throughout, taking great advantage of the slowness of the Wellington playing in Poverty Bay scored their firpt goal after twelve minutes' play, and continued on the aggressive for the greater portion of ♦he spell. Their half-line was not so effeo tive as usual, but their mistakes were made up for by the very fine exhibition of Miss Newey at full-back. She was as sound as a bell, and repeatedly saved Poverty Bay. Towards the end of the first, spell Wellington livened up considerably, their forwards combining xnueh better, and they severely taxed the Poverty Bay defence. They lacked the finishing touch, however, and at half-time Poverty Bay were leading by two goals to nil. Although Wellington fought gamely in the second spell, they were completely outclassed, and Poverty Bay increased their lea>d to six goals. Wellington had several shots at goal, two going over the top of tho net. Mias Dick (Wellington) was responsible for many fine saves, but most of the goals registered against her were unstoppable. Poverty Bay's great combination was more in evidence in this spell, and despite the fact that they repeatedly drew play to the left side, Wellington failed to straighten, with the result that the total quickly mounted up. Poverty Bay easily outclassed their opponents in every department, and their win by six goals t.o nil was thoroughly deserved. Five of the winners 4 goals wei-e scored by Miss Hill, and the other by Miss Golding. SOUTHLAND v. SOUTH CANTERBURY. TIM ABU. September 3. A Southland ladies' hockey <oara secured an easy victory over South Canterbury on Saturday by twelve goals to nil.