ATHLETICS.

Waikato Times, Issue 12185, 21 September 1911, Page 5

ATHLETICS.

HOCKEY.

PINAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH.

WON BY MORRINSVILLE

I The Waikato Hockey Association control both Wednesday and Saturday teams, and yesterday the Kiwi and Morrinsville teams, winners of the Wednesday and Saturday Competitions respectively met at Claudelands and after an. interesting- game Morrinsville won by 5 goals to nil. Both teams were one short of their ordinary players, but emergencies hlled the vacant places. From the start the Kiwis made £he pace, but it was easily seen that the t;am lacked a responsible half line and directly the ball got to the Morrinsville forwards play shifted to the opposite end of the field. Hardly any of the scores were got from long crossfield passing, but were the results of scrambles in the circle. There, however, was one exception and that was when ths hall was sent smartly to A. Humphreys from the line, and that player sent honi-3 a. fine clean shot. This comment on the passing does not mean that the shooting was poor for on several occasions both teams put in some warm hits which were well stopped, especially 'by Harvey, the Kiwi goalkeeper. In the first spell Williams and Harkins scored for Morrinsville, and in the second spell Williams scored two more goals and A. Humphrey's one. The Kiwi were unlucky in not securing a goal for one was shot but the referee disallowed for some breach of the rules.

All the Morrinsville forwards, especially J. Love, played well, and H. Humphries was the pick 0 f the backs. For the Kiwis, Casey, Stone, Taylor, played well in the frontline! and McGtll, Hindman and Harvey worked hard in their positions although Hindman somewhat spoilt his play by not fielding the hall. By winning this same the MorrinsHooper's Cup for 1911-12, also the ville team become the holders of the winners of the medals presented o-v Mr Swarbrick. This team well deserve their win for they have played well together, and put in lots of practice under their skipper, Mr H. Humphrey's.

SMOKE CONCERT

PRESENTATION OP THE CUP

Last evening about 60 persons attended the annual smoke concert held in the Royal Cafe, under the auspices of the Waikato Association. The Major presided, and apologies were received from J. Hooper (president), Nurthcroft and English (vicepresidents, for non-attendance. After honoring the Royal toast, the chairman proposed the health of "The Waikato Hockey Association," and in doing, so congratulated Morriasville on their win. He also welcomed Mr Murphy, the representative of the Auckland Referees' Association. Mr Young urged on behalf of the Association that more interest be taken in the work 0 f the Association by the players, for if more interest was displayed the executive would :oel more satisfied witin its work.

Mr Luxford responded to the toast and endorsed the chairman's remarks in reference to the players taking more interest in the Associations work. He mentioned that the Association "as somewhat hampered by the want of proper grounds, but he hoped that with the help of the domain Board, this difficulty would be overcome, and when this came about it would be found that the public would display a greater interest i:i the game.

At this stage the chairman presented the 'handsome cup, given i:y Mr J. B. Hooper, to Mr H. Humphreys, captain of the Morrinsville team. In making the presentation Mr Young said that it was good to see such men as Mr Hooper assisting the game by such a handsome presentation, «nd Mr Hooper's hat could well be followed by other prominent townsmen to the benefit of the community generally.

Mr H. Humphreys received the cup amid cheering, and said that he considered Morrinsville's win was due chiefly to the fact that the Hamilton clubs has generously allowed them to play all their matches on their own ground. He thanked the clubs for such generosity. Toasts to "Kindred Sports," •'•The Hamilton Team," and "The ?re?s" were honored during the course of the evening. Musical items were given by Messrs Love, Jones, Rees, Young and Casey.

THE NORDON CUP CONTEST

(Per Press Association.)

PALMERSTON N.„ Thursday. Thames has forfeited to Manawatu for the North Island semi-final of the Ni mien Cup.

Tba final will be played between Manuawatu and the winners of the Nelson, West Coast, South Island semi-final.

LAWK TENUIS.

FORMATION OF WAIKATO ASSOCIATION.

Last evening a meeting} of 'delegates from several of the Waikato Tennis Clubs was held in the. Hamilton. Hotel when the clubs were represented as follows :—Messrs Faiblimg and Fox (Hamilton.) ; Cox and Empsou (Te Awantutu), McCarthy and Ishorwood (Cambridge), Henderson (Taupiri) ; Turbot (Wesley and Ngaruawahia) ;, Pearson (St. Andrews';, find Johnson (Frankton). Mr McCarthy presided and Mr Fabling, was elected secretary pro. tern. Letters were received from fifteen different clubs agreeing with the formation, of an Association and it was decided, providing permission could be secured from the New Zealand 'Association, to form a Waikato Association with boundaries extendinb to Mercer on the North, Otoro-han-ga on the South, Te Aroha on the East and Marakope on the West. The meeting then adjourned.

THE RIFLE.

Yesterday afternoon the Cambridge Gun Club held a series of matches, firing at clay pigeons. The winners were Messrs E. J. Reynolds, who won three with 4 and 5 kills out of six shots ; E. N. Souter, H. Smart, J. Haanill and J. Murrell one each ; the last mentioned after shooting off a tie with Mr C. Whitney. Next Wednesday the contest for* the handsome trophy given by Mr Whitney, will be commenced, and it will extend over four Wednesdays. 15 shots being fired eaoh Wednesday. There will doubtless be keen competition for this, as the trophy is a band-some silver rose bowl.