HOCKEY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 169, 22 July 1935, Page 5

HOCKEY

WANGANUI MATCHES COMPETITION GAMES OLD BOYS SUFFER DEFEAT close and exciting games weie iaiessed at Gonville Park cu Saturday when the Wanganui Hockey Association’s competitions were continued under ideal weather conditions. Wesley met Y.M.U.A. and after a stern tussle were the winners by two goals to one. Old Boys, the leaders in the senior A competition, suffered then first defeat ol the season after a very fast game with Hinenioa. The latter team emerged from the struggle with three goals to their credit, as against Old Boys’ two. The narrow margin is a good indication of the play. So far as the men’s B section was concerned, there were no games played on Saturday. Hinemoa B wen on default from Wanganui, while Katana's fixture with Tvcunical College was not played owing to Katana participating in the tournament at Hastings. Old Boys still hold the lead in the men’s A section with 15 points, while Saturday’s wins for Wesley and llinemoa bring both these teams up to 13 points each. Y.M.C.A. (11 j, takes lourth place. Prior to the matches cu Saturday, Wesley, Hinenioa and Y.M.C.A. were all equal with 11 points oach. The following are the results:— Men’s A Section Hinemoa 3, Old Boys 2. Wcsx-ey 2, Y.M.C.A. 1, Ladies’ A Section Wanganui East 8, Collegians 0 Gonvilla 2, Old Girls 2. Aranicho 4, Technical College 2. Ladies’ B Section Kaiwliaiki 5, Kauangaroa 1. Putiki 8, Technical uohege I. Wesley v. Y.M.C.A. Wesley had the better of their game with Y.M.C.A., out miased a number ol good chances in tue first spell tiirougu not being in the position to avail themselves c£ some ot tile opportunities which came their way. rue game was not lacking in mot eqicnt However, and both teams took it in turns to institute vigorous attacks. i.AI.C.A. tliew first blood when Gurney secured the bail from the right wing and with a quick move beat the Wesley goalkeeper. Play for the remainder ol the

first spell was of a more even nature and in. further goals were hit before the change-over. Ihe second spell opened with fairly even play until Wesley began pressing on the Y.M.C.A. uelence. Wesleys Hist score was obtained by Greenneld and was the result of a good solo effort. Greenfield carried tne ball to about five yards inside tho circle ami riiade no mistake in finding the net. Wesley J, Y.M.C.A. 1. Wesley again attacked, but missed a number or opportunities. From this stage of tne game Io the finish there w«*s no respite, Wesley doing most of the attacking and keeping Y.M.C.A.’a defence on the move, uzai'd added another point for Wesley a little later and from then onwards I.MjC.A. made a strong bid to ex-on the scores. They were unable to penetrate Wesley’s defence and tue game ended: W-esley 2, Y.M.C.A. 1. Messrs. Hartnell and Condie weie the umpires. Old Boys v. Hinemoa A After a good hard game with plenty of movement and excitement from stai\ to finish, Hinemoa A defeated Uid Loys at Gonville Park on Saturday afternoon, winning by the narrow margin of three goals to two. Play opened at a gieat pate and the onlookers were treated to one of the best games seen at Gonville for somxj time. Both Hinemoa and Old Boys were well represented on the lines and as the keen margin separating the two teams became even mere apparent as the game progressed, the excitement among the spectators increased. Moosnian drew first blood alter a vigorous attack, with both teams putting up a keen struggle. Half a minute later Cameron secured in the midst of a sharp attack and made no mistake in finding the net. Fairly even play followed for the next ten minutes, neither team being able to secure any advantage untjl Koy Hughes broke away and scored ibr Hinemoa.—Hinenioa 2 Old Boys 1. With Hinemoa new leading, Oid Boys put up a very stem struggle io gain supremacy, but in spite of their fierce attacks, were unable io penetrate Hinemua’s dofence. Just before the changeover Hinemoa again broke away a’ud btewart sent the ball across 10 R. Sherriff. who scored. Old Boys did most of the pressing in the second sped, but were aide to add one more goal only, Wallace scoting from a neat movement. The play ended with Hinemoa A 3, Old Boys 2. Messis. Tizard and Spurdie controlled the game.

CONVINCING WIN NEW ZEALAND WOMEN PROSPECT'S FOR MELBOURNE Received Juiy 21, 7.5 p.m. SYDNEY, July 21. Though down two goals in the first five minutes the New Zealand women’s hockey team convincingly defeated New Bouth Wales by 3 to 2, enhancing their prospects in the All-Australia carnival at Melbourne. In a splendid defence, Mortimer excelled. Hansen at centre-half, was the chief agent in upsetting the pacy attack of the home forwards. Retd (captain) was always cool. The New Zealanders regarded the ground as perfect, though they canfessed they were accustomed to more bounce. The.’ quickly mastered the necessity for driving stick w >rk without losing the tacultv for short passing. A feature of the play was the skilful stoppage of the ball on the full. They were generally superior in positional play. McKenzie (inner right) was easily the best forward, being thrustful. fast and neat. Cotter (left wing) was again reliable, though Vloselv watched by “Tory” Wicks, the New South Wales skipper. McKenzie scored the three goals for tho New Zealand team, which was as follows: O’Connor (goal), McDonald, McKenzie, Reid, Dahlberg, Cotter.