HOCKEY.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 859, 4 July 1910, Page 7

HOCKEY.

• CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES. VICTORIA COLLEGE DEFEATED. United, 4; Victoria College, 1. Wesley, 6; Wellington, 2. Y.M.C.A., 5; Karori, 5. The second round of senior men's matches ivas commenced on Saturday, and some of the results were, rather unexpected. College and Karori arc on equal tonus now, willi Jl points each. United .ire next with 8 points, and the ■remaining teams stand as follow:— Y.M.C.A., 7; Wellington, 5; Wesley, 4; Metropolitan, 2. The last-named team had a bye on Saturday. The grounds were very heavy and slippery, Nos. 2 and 3, Day's Bay being very w.ot near the goal-posts.

UNITED, 4; VICTORIA COLLEGE, 1. This game was well contested throughout. Play was fairly fast and open during the first spell, the score at half-time reading: United, I—o. Throughout, tho second spell UDifed were continually defending their goal, the Greens (College) being very aggressive. The score 4—l in favour of United does not by any means indicate the true strength- of the two ' teams. From tho bully-off College instituted an attack per medium of Beere and Strack Brothers. The forwards were frequently irf their opponents' defence, and but for faulty shoo.ing would have been favoured with a substantial score. Smythe lost an opportunity of scoring during the early stages of the game. Whenever the Collego forwards initiated an attack, the opposing backs, Hickson and Ashbolt, proved quite capablo of clearing their goal. United' lost another chance through J ones missing a shot. A penalty corner, taken by Smythe, resulted in Organ taking a pass ofl'-aidc, thereby giving away a splendid opportunity. Jones scored the first, goal. United 1-0- Later the College keeper was forced to concede a corner. A fast rush down tho College left wing was scarcely effective, although Smith put in some good work later; his pass to centre giving the United backs an opportunity of clearing their position. Collego continued pressing whenever an opening offered, and, once again, Smith was prominent among the forwards, but Luckie, in goal for United, conceded a corner. The penalty brought no score. United carried play downfield, and Jones lost an opportunity through failing to take a good pass near the circle. Burbldge was playing a -sound and safe game. The referee (Mr. Brewer, a Hawko's Bay representative player) received a severe smack on the face, and play resumed—after a spell—in charge of Mr. H. V. Walton. Collego weffii now having the best of the game, and they initiated many fine passing runs, but all to no purpose. United were pressing at half-time. During the spell, Jones (United) sustained an injury, and was apparently suffering from the effects of the bump right through the second spell. The College goal-keeper was also hurt during the early stages of the second spell. Mr. Brewer now Tesumed the duties of referee, and from the commencement of the second spell United got a fine passing run on, but the scoro was not increased. Geo. Strack had a shot at 'goal, and failed. United initiated an attack and Smythe pushed the ball into the net, the College goal-keeper failing to stop it with his foot. United, 2—fl. College now livened up considerably, but it was not long, however, before the proverbial luck of the United eleven was again evidenced, when Jones scored'. United, 3—o. Still playing in hopes of equalising matters, College carried play into the opposing circle again, but G. Strack sent in a wide shot. The light was bad, and the game continued in comparative darkness. The players were not recognisable, but it was apparent that College were having the best of the game throughout the second spell—althongh the score indicates otherwise. The poor shooting of the College forwards was their drawback. United seldom crossed the half line during this spell. Geo. Strack scored, and thus stimulated his side considerably. A United forward later notched another goalUnited, 4-1.

Y.M.C.A., 5; KARORI, 5. Played on No. 3 ground, this game was fairly interesting, Loader scored twice during the early part of the game, and R. Parton also secured a goal. Loader was next to score, and the Y.M.C.A. thus had a lead of four goals to nil. All four goals were the result of good work, especially Loader's first two, also R. Parton's goals. Karori made an effort from the commencement of the game to score, and Davies lost an easy chance. Murphy was also unrewarded after taking a good pass from Aitken. Campbell opened the Karori scoring account, and Davies added a second point. The spell ended with Hunt securing a third goal for his side. Y.M.C.A., 4; Karori, 3. Y.M.C.A.. had the best of the early part of the first spell, but Karori were more alert towards the close of the spell. Tlio second half was of an even nature, and the ground being bad it was difficult to drive the ball with accuracy. Y.M.C.A. were soon in difficulties, and Hunt squared the scores after the second spell had progressed a while. Davies was successful with ft shot later on. With only a couple of minutes to go, Carde (Y.M.C.A.) notched a goal, this being the result of a good opening effected by R. Parton. The game ended in a draw. Mr. Southwick was referee.,

WESLEY, 6; WELLINGTON, 2. Wesley proved their superiority over Wellington, and kept their opponents busily engaged defending. Tho first spell ended—Wesley, 1; Wellington, nil. Wesley attacked frequently, but the opposing defence was too sound for them. The second spell ended with the scores greatly increased. Smith and Keys wero successful for Wesley, and then Clere sent in a grand shot, but Wesley, per medium of Jacobsen, wero suitably rewarded once more. At this stage tho Wesley team were having the best of the game. Smith and Jacobsen scored again —the latter twice—and Wellington managed to notch another goal before tho end of the game. They would have increased their score but for' poor shooting. Wesley, 6; Wellington, 2. Mr. Daribers was referee.

JUNIOR. Victoria College A defeated Gregg's by sis goals to two. Brodie (4), Smith (1), and 0110 Gregg player scored for College, and Tinney and Benge for the losers. Government Life won their match with Wellington, who were playing three men short, by three goals to nil.

THIRD CLASS. Metropolitan, playing ten men, defeated Petone, who had only seven players, by 11 goals to 2. Marshall (5), Wright (3), and Jones (3) scored for Metropolitan, whilst Burnley (2) and Clapson (1) hit through for Petone. The match between Wellington and Government Insurance resulted in a draw —2 goals each. For Wellington, Pickering and Huntingdon scored, ana for Government Life Caldicutt and Scott. Mr. Kennedy was referee.

SECOND SHIELD CONTEST. THE WELLINGTON TEAS!. Next Saturday tho Wellington representative hockey team, defenders of the New Zealand championship shield, will meet st Day's Bay a challenge team representative' of Horowhemia. Air. 11. V. Walton, rie selector, has rearranged his team, which defeated Hawkc's Bay last, week. It is now constituted as follows:— Goalkeeper: W. G. Morpoth .(Wellington). Pull-backs: (right) O. Hiekson, captain (United); (left) H. Harly (Wellington). Halves: (right) L." Christie (Wesley); (centre) C. Campbell (Karori); (loft) N. Smythe (Wellington). Forwards: (right wing) R. Porton (Y.M.C.A.); (insido right) I). (Smith (Victoria College); (bully) G. Strack (Victoria College); (insido left} G. Davies (Karori); deft, wing) E. Loader (IJU.C.A.).

LADIES' GAMES. The ladies' contests resulted as under:— Hinemoa and Wellington played a pointless draw at Day's Bay. The former were only represented by eight players. The ground was heavy, and play was uninteresting. Mr. Geiuiall rcloreed. St. John's won from Gregg's by default. The match between Victoria College and Pctone was played at I'otone on a very muddy ground. Considering the state of the- ground, play was very fast. Miss Karslaku scored for the College during the first spell. Jli*s M'lnlosh in the second, and just on time Miss Ivy Lepper scored for J'etone. Girls' College won bv default from St. Mark's. Hereawa won from Tiri by default. St. John's defeated liamblers by 8 goals to i. College Old Girls defeated Celtic by 3 goals to 2. ' IN OTHER CENTRES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, July 3. The hockey matches were played on heavy grounds. In the senior grade, United beat St. George's by i goals to 1, Ponsonby beat Grafton by 3 goals to 2. and Auckland dofeated North Shore by 3 goals to nil. At the weekly meeting of the executive of the Manawatu Hockey Association,'a letter was read from the Wellington Association, thanking the local association for tho courtesy and hospitality which it had extended to the Wellington representative teams on their recent visit to Palmerston. In connection with the protest from the Feilding team against the decision of tho referee in the match against Palruerston Post Office team, and which had been referred to the N.Z.H.A. for a ruling, tho following replywas received:—"A penalty bully cannot be given for sticks in the circle, etc." It was decided that tho match should be played over again. The outside ground at the show grounds was allotted for,a match. Carriers v. Cabmen, on Wednesday afternoon next.