WIN FOR AUSTRALIA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 199, 23 August 1934, Page 6

WIN FOR AUSTRALIA

HOROWHENUA MATCH. WELCOMES AT OTA Ki » Per Press Association. ) OTAKI, Aug. 22. On arrival here the Australians were met by the Mayor and the president of the Horowhenua Hockey Association and officials and welcomed. Afterwards they were welcomed by the Maoris and entertained with poi dances and afternoon tea. They visited the Maori church. To-day the weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The first spell saw Penman goal with a splendid shot. Early in the game Horowhenua played well and attacked but goalkeeper Watson saved in great style, clearing from hot attacks. The second spell saw play well up and down the field in rapid style despite the heavy ground. A shot was stopped by Sten- : ning and Tester netted from an awki ward angle. Penman followed with a » goal, and Mints sent to Stcnning, who i centred. Australia were very smart in the circle and showed great stick work. 5 Play continued of a fast nature, ap- - plause greeting both, sides, but the ; goalkeepers’ played well. Australia ) stopped rushes repeatedly with clever • stick work. Horowhenua played with . determination. With twelve minutes to > go to the finish play was exciting, - Horowhenua playing hard with defenf sive play solid. Then Australia atr tacked and Penman scored. Horowhenua attacked and a penalty bully was given against Lelievre but Morgan failed to score. The game ended with the score: Australia 4, Horowhenua 0.