HOCKEY.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 216, 30 May 1913, Page 3

HOCKEY.

paterangi v. rovers

The cup match between the above teams was played at Bockett’s paddock on Wednesday afternoon. There was a fair attendance of the public, among whom were a number of ladies. Stewart replaced Shepherd in goal. The game opened with Paterangi rushing into Rovers’ territory, but Douglas returned to centre. L. North took the ball within striking distance, but at a critical moment gave “sticks.” Shortly after a certain score was lost to Paterangi through their captain hitting too hard. The visitors were now pressing hard, and Stewart was called upon to defend his goal, which he did in fine style. But Paterangi were not to be denied, and the forwards giving their’opponents no quarter, rushed the circle, and Weal shot a goal. From the bully-off the Rovers took the ball to their opponents 25. G. Johnstone drove them back. Play was even for a while, and then Rochfort and North took play to Paterangi’s quarter, where G. Johnstone had to concede two corners to save. Paterangi forwards now broke away, and lor a while they had their opponents on the defensive. Both Douglas and F. Noith were called upon, and they were equal to the occasion. S. Graham sent a good pass to K. Johnstone, but the latter missed the net. The Rovers were now making great efforts to score, but the defence was not found wanting. On resuming the Rovers rushed play to Paterangi’s 25, and a torward rush in the shape of a counter attack saw the Rovers’ goal in danger, but Stewart saved a certain score. The visitors’ forwards were now putting some .clash into their play, J. Sing and Jephson taking the ball to Rovers’ 25. From a free hit G. Taylor broke away, and G. Johnstone was obliged to concede a corner to save, from which Empson landed a goal. From the bullyoff Paterangi charged down, and only missed scoring by inches. Knight, who was playing well, lost a chance through hitting too hard. However, he found the net shortly after, beating Paterangi’s goal-keeper, Webb. The Paterangi players now made the pace warm, but were unable to equalise matters, and the game ended in favour of Rovers by 2 goals to I. For the winners, Stewart, as goal-keeper, filled the position well, although called on at the last moment. Among the others Douglas, Duncan, Knight, F. and L. North, Robinson and Taylor were conspicuous. For the losers all the forwards played well, while among the backs McKinnon, G. Johnstone, and Graham were prominent. Mr H. Richards made a strict and impartial referee. WARATAHS AT PIRONGIA. The Waratah met Pirongia at Henerson’s paddock at Pirongia on Wednesday last under ideal weather conditions. Some delay was occasioned owing to the nonarrival of one of Pirongia’s best men, but unfortunately without him turning up. The game was in Pirongia’s half most of the time, and but for their good goal defence, the score would have been heavy against them. The superior play and combination of Waratah was manifest from the commencement, and for the first quarter had Pirongia defending hard. Play was maintained in Pirongia circle lor some minutes when Johns rushed in and secured the first goal for Waratah. During this period ! Johns had a bad collision, and j was hard knocked, Mullis also I stopping a hard drive. Half : way down the field the ball came j out to the wing, Mullis, who j passed to Chambers, but was j beaten by Davis who returned to centre, where Johns and another secured the second goal. Half time went a few minutes later. Waratah 2, Pirongia nib From bully-off play was taken to Waratah’s 25, where a certain score was lost. Shortly after Johns and another scored their third goal for Waratah. After this Pirongia took things seriously, and pressed Waratah very hard. From throw in A. Fear centred and following up scored the first goal for Pirongia. By clever passing Waratah forwards beat Pirongia backs and shot their third goal. Some give and take play followed, and after a fierce struggle Johns secured an opening and shot the fourth goal for Waratah. With less than 10 minutes to time Pirongia was showing more stamina and dash, and quickly had Waratah in diffiulties in their 25, and eventually N. Fear shot the second goal for Pirongia. Waratah’s fifth goal was shot by Johns shortly after, leaving Waratahs victors • by 5 to 2. The ground was very rough and the ball rose easily > and sharply. The game was . eager, but with one exception, 1 not intentionllv, rough. The one 1 occasion was unobserved by the . referee, or a penalty goal would ) undoubtedly have been awarded 1 to Pirongia. Shouldering of a 1 player does not belong to hockey - and must be eliminated. Pirongia t did the usual courtesies grace--2 fully, and although losers, were - quite satisfied with their after--2 noon’s sport. Mr R. Ahier gave every satisJ I faction as referee, j For the Empson Cup Waratal

now leads with 5 points, Rovers second with 3 points, and Paterangi and Pirongia tie with I point each for third place. Three more matches are to be played, which leaves ample room for material change.

The following team will represent Pirongia against Paterangi: Finn, Owen, Pendergast, Peat, W. Sim, W. Mullis, Godfrey, Chambers, C. Given, W. Fear. Emergencies : P. H. Smith, YV. Sim.

Mr H. O. Death has been appointed referee for the Association in this district.

The following will represent Te Awamutu against Akarana (Auckland) at Bockett’s paddock, on June 3>‘d (King’s Birthday) : Goal, Reekie (Waratah) ; full backs, F. North (Rover) Edwards (Waratah); halves, Parker (Waratah) Duncan (Rover); forwards C. Davis,W. Johns (Captain), Allright (Waratah), Robinson, and L. North (Rovers). Emergencies, forward. Taylor (Rover); back, T. Davis (Waratah); Goal, T. Stewart (Rover).