HOCKEY

Waipa Post, Volume 32, Issue 1778, 3 July 1926, Page 4

HOCKEY

WAIPA RETAIN WHITE HORSE CUP.

DEFEAT OF RODNEY IN FINAL.

(By Telegraph. —Press Association.) AUCKLAND, This Day.

The country week hockey tournament at the Remuera grounds was concluded yesterday afternoon in ideal weather. Waipa retaining "possession of the White Horse Cup by defeating Rodney by 2 goals 'to 1 in the final round. In contrast to its muddy condition on the two previous days, the ground was dry, although somewhat bumpy, and the players were able to do themselves full justice. ’ The other teams in the competition played two interesting games, Tau,ranga drawing with Franklin and Piako beating Whangarei. Because of its importance the match between Waipa and Rodney claimed most attention from the spectators, and a fine game was witnessed. Setting up a very determined and sustained attack in the first half the holders of the cup secured two goals through Tarr and Finch, and Ted by this margin at the interval. A goal by Goertz in thie second half raised Rodney’s hopes. However, the Waipa forwards kept the ball well up-field for the remainder of a strenuous spell, and scored a well-deserved' victory. Detailed results of yesterday's games are:—

Waipa 2 (Tarr 1, Finch 1), beat Rodney 1 (Goertz). Piako 2 (Harkness 1, IHaStie 1)> beat Whangarei 1 (Morgan). Tauranga 2 (Mc'Cready 2) drew with Franklin 2 (Turner 1, Garland 1). The positions of the teams at the conclusion of the White Horse Cup

The ladies’ team from Waipa in the provincial hockey tournament ao Auckland during the week, were unsuccessful, only winning one game, but the experience gained in the meetings with several teams must prove very useful to the players for future contests.

competition Avere as follow:P. W. F>. L. iP.ts. F. A. Ch. Pt. Waipa . 5 4 1 — 17 7 9 Rodney . 5 4 - i 15 6 •8 Franklin . 5 1 2 2 • 7 9 4 Piako . 5 2 - 3 7 10 4 Whangarei 5 1 1 3 S 12 3 Tauranga . . 5 Z 3 8 17 <2