HOCKEY.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 211, 9 May 1913, Page 3

HOCKEY.

OPENING DAY

LADIES’ MATCH

TE AWAMUTU (i) V. PATERANGI (0).

The opening of the ladies’ hockey season took place on Wednesday afternoon in Bockett’s paddock, when a team of ladies from Paterangi visited Te Awamutu to try conclusions with the local players. After a stub-bornly-contested game Te Awamutu won by one goal to nil. Considering this was the first game of the season some good form was shown, and the play at times was exciting. During the first spell the home team had by far the best of the game, and, but for the splendid goal-keeping of Miss McCallum, the score against the visitors would have been increased. Miss F. Rickit scored for Te Awamutu, this being the only score during the game, .The Paterangi girls put more lite into their play during the second half, and went near scaring on several occasions.

MEN’S MATCH. PATERANGI (3) V. TE AWAMUTU (i). A hockey match between the above teams was played at Bockett’s paddock on Wednesday afternoon, and, after a very exciting and even gam •, resulted in a win for Paterangi by 3 goals to I. Paterangi played the better game, their hitting and combination being superior to that of the local players. K. Johnstone (captain of the Paterangi team) played with great judgment, and he was ably seconded by the Sing brothers. Paterangi’s score, which consisted of three goals, two were scored in the first spell, Allan Sing being responsible for the first, and S. Jephson tor the second, after a good passing rush, while Weal scored early in the second spell. L. North scored for Te Awamutu.

Judging by the way the Paterangi team played on Wednesday, it is evident that they have greatly improved since their last visit to Te Awamutu. It is apparently their intention to win the Cup, and if they continue to improve as they have done in the past, there is every prospect of their doing so.

At the conclusion of the ladies’ match a game took place between the men and ladies. The former were in fancy dress and were allowed to-use only one hand while playing. This game proved very amusing, and the dresses of some of the players defied description. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, and was greatly appreciated by all.

MEETING. OF ASSOCIATION

A meeting ot delegates of the Waipa Hockey Association took place in the Cosmopolitan ciub room on Wednesday evening. All the members were present, Mr S. A. Empson being in the chair.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read 2nd confirmed. A letter was received from the Waikato Association submitting plan of boundaries. Some discussion ensued as to the boundaries of the association, and it was ultimately resolved that they be as follow Ten miles north, with Te Awamutu as centre, twenty miles south, to Tautari on the east, and Pirongia on the west.

Resolved that the secretary write a letter to the Waikato Association explaining the position of the Waipa Association and boundaries.

Proposed that the secretary write to the Auckland Association, forwarding a list of rules and boundaries. It was decided that matches start immediately, and that as soon as the Association is properly constituted a meeting be called to confirm what has already been done. It was decided that there be a sole selector, and with him delegates from each club to act as advisory committee only. The first match is to take place on May 21st. . Permission was granted the Te Awamutu club to play an Auckland team on June 3rd, The rules of the Association were read and adopted. Following is the result of the drawing for the first matches : May 21—Paterangi v. Waratah, at Paterangi; Shamrock v. Pirongia, at Te Awamutu. May 28—Paterangi v. Shamrock, at Paterangi; Pirongia v. Waratah, at Pirongia. June 3— Pirongia v. at Pirongia; Shamrock v. Wapafah at Te Awamutu. Owing to a nWchJprfing been arranged bv Te jAwamulu with an Auckland team for June 3rd, the fixture drawn for that date between Shamrock and Waratah will take place next Wednesday.