HOCKEY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 39, 11 June 1947, Page 4

HOCKEY

COUNTRY WEEK MEN’S AND LADIES’ TEAMS Following are the teams for the Auckland Country Week to play the rest at Whakatane on -Saturday, June 14. The first game will commence at 1 o’clock:— Men: S. Learning (Capt), T. Dodunski, C. Huish, R. Arroll (Riverslea); P. Hammond, R. Cox, W. Johns (Whakatane); H. Stoddard, A. Corbett, B. Bryers, C. Malaquin (Rovers); D. Kingi (Richmond); J. Jordan (vice-capt), *M. Jensen (Rangers); M. Matchitt (Taneatua). Khaki shirts and black shorts. ! Men: The Rest to play the travelling team: E. Johnson, B. Waller, W. Crawford, N. Rigden (Capt), B. Johnson (Whakatane); W. Griffin (Taneatua); A. Crooks (Rangers); Bryers, S. Hawthorne (Richmond;; R. Thompson (Te Teko); K. Magee (Riverslea). Colours: Black shorts, white shirts Ladies;. M. Moore, M. Wright, R. Farnsworth, M., Cannell (Whaka-. tane); S. Wilson, R. Bennett, M. Rangi, B. Peebles (Capt), D. S. Burr (Taneatua); A. Hunt, M. Haimona (Matata); M. Haua (fParoa); N. Jensen (Rovers); Mrs Edwards (Te Teko); Mrs Corbett (Rangers). Colours: White blouse and black skirts. Ladies: B. Vercamer, Mrs Howell (Matata); N. King (Whakatane); B. Matchitt, B. Stone, Mrs Sutton. (Capt) (Rovers); E. Stone, Mrs Shannon (Rangers); Kf Hunia, D. Thompson (Te Teko); I. Grant (Richmond). Uniform: Gym frocks. Referees: Dawson and Malpas.

HOCKEY DRAW

Men: Rangers v Te Teko at Te Teko; Richmond v Riverslea at Matata. ’ Ladies: Rangers v Te Teko at Te Teko; Richmond v. Matata at Matata. i MATATUA CENTRAL ASSN. TOURNAMENT RESULTS Play was of a high standard in the first tournament of the season held at Ruatoki by the Matatua Central Sub-Association. A'total of 23 teams competed in the men’s and women’s competitions. Although the sky was overcast rain held off. Excitement among onlookers reached a high pitch when the semifinals and finals were being contested. A running commentary was given by Jimmy Riini. At the close of play the chairman of the Association, Mr G.. Hughes, presented the trophies to the winners. He also expressed thanks to those who had made the day such a success, especially mentioning the Taneatua teams, the referees who had so ably controlled the games and „ also the St. John Ambulance members for their attendance. Results (2 points for a win) were as follows: Women’s A Grade No. 1 Section: Ruatoki A 6, Tuhoe ' 2, Ahuwhenua 2, Ngahina 2. No. 2 Section: Wairaka 4, High School A 4, Taneatua 3, Wainui 1. Semi-final: High School A beat Wairaka by a penalty corner.Final: High School A beat Ruatoki • A, 2—o. Men's A Grade No. 1 Section: Ruatoki 4, Ahuwhenua 3, Ngahina 3, Tuhoe 2. No. 2 Section: Taneatua 4, Wainui 1, Wairaka A 1. Final: Ruatoki beat Taneatua I—o. ; ' B Grade Women’s Competition: Ruatoki A ' 4, Ahuwhenua 4, High School B 3, Tuhoe United 1. y * Final:' Ruatoki B beat Ahuwhenua by a penalty corner. Men’s Competition: Tuhoe United 4, High School B 4, Wairaka B 2, Taneatua 0.

Final: Tuhoe United beat High School B, 3—o.