HOCKEY.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1492, 15 July 1912, Page 9

HOCKEY.

■i:i;sults op the matches. DKFEAT OP KARORI. Metropolitan ... 3 Government Life 1 Wei ington 3 Karori 2 Wesley 1 United j Once again the weather overlic:ul was serene on Saturday, but tlic grounds sang a dille.ront song. They were stickv mid greasy, but, although play in all the sanies was of an individual nature, the eonle-t were Hum' and interest ins;. The match of the day was Wellington v. Karon, where the hitherto unbeaten Blacks fa-ted defeat, Wellington's win being one oi' merit. • MF/raOPOLITAX-INSURANCE. In connnoti with the grounds at Day's Bay. ICarori Park, the vcime of this match, was sticky. At the initial "bully" the lied and Blacks showed that thoy μ-pvp intent ou business for they at ones made ii sally on the goal-mouth. They Mere staved off, ami for a time Goveruliient Life endeavoured to extricate themselves, but Baker drove them- back, and play removed in the Government Life twenty-five. This persistent attack eventually brought its reward for, from a. corner-hit, M'Gregor (centre-half) ski) in a stinging shot, and Metropolitan were one up. Government Life now made, repeated attempts to score, but their rushes seemed deficient in combination and vim at the moment for scoring, and linlf-time sounded with Metropolita.ll still 0110 up. On resuming, Government Life tried hard to get even, ami on several occasions not with the test of luck. 'Williams was prominent in several rushes, but the play lacked sting. Then Metropolitan, collected their scattered forces, and moved down thu field. Their passing was good, and Robinson finished the attack with a fine goal—Metropolitan two up. Play was now even for a time, and Uieii Government Life rushed into the lied and Black territory. Here Gayford accidentally kicked the. ball into his own goal, and the score read—Metropolitan 2 goals, Government Life 1. From now on the lieds held the mmev hand, ami Kigley managed to scud ,in another shot. It was then close on time, and the whistle sounded with the score unaltered. Mr. M'Kenzie M'as referee. WELLINGTON-KARORI. Quite a little assembly gathered on No. 3 ground at Day's Bay to watch Karori and Wellington, ami a lino contest ensvetl. 'J'ho start was sensational, for little time had elapsed bcforo Murphy got into the circle, and, with no one to hinder him, si»nt in a hot shot. 'I hi blacks once again swept down, and this ■ time ll'Killop ehot .successfully. With j live minutes gone and goals up against ' (hem, Wellington evidently thought that ■ it was goiug to be a repetition of tlieii College match. But no, the outlook pis- ■ scutly became more promising. Wellington, played moro g-rimly, and although j Aicken and Campbell fed their fa-want 1 well, selfishness prevented a. score. Tin defence of Porter (right-half) and ! Sehlaadt (full-back) was very good, and the Blues- now attacked. Way moved ! from one side of tho field to the. other, | and both sides had equal portions of tin i game. Then Reid secured, and finished | up a fine run by a fine goal. The halftime, bell sounded with the scores—Karon, 2 goals; Wellington, 1 goal. It was thought that in the second hall tlie Blacks Mould assert themselves, but Wellington had a say in that, and they turned defence into attack, l'rom a gcoci rush on the left-wing, Bay secured and scored a capital goal, which ; Williams made 'a fine attempt to stop. Two all. Karori now realised their "position, but they were- none the -loss in trouble. JTaasc secured, and after a good run, transferred to Paul, who made no mistake; Wellington, 3 goals; Karori, 2 goals. Play was now fierce. Parton, for Karori, made teveral fine runs, but Armstrong defended just as finely for Wellington. A % penalty "bully" now took place, Porter' haying obstructed; Murphy and Porter "bullied" in the circle, but. Porter saved the situation, and the tense excitement was over. Karori now pressed hard, and Wellington had a busy time, but tho issue was safe, and ■ time sounded, leaving Wellington victors. Mr. Cockrell was referee.- ' WESLEY-UNITED. On No. 1 ground, Day's Bay, Wesley proved that their win on tho previous week was no mere chance, for they fully extended . United. They attacked from the jump, and Karl, Strack and Buck ir-ado fine runs, but M'Kldowney defended splendidly. United, 'on the other hand, did not show to advantage, but the game continued even. It was almost half-time, before a. , score came, Andrews being tho agent. On resuming play was fast, and several times tho Iteds got within striking range, but their shots went wide. The ground, especially at tho northern end, was very bad, and several good rushes were thereby spoilt. Andrews, Collins, and Boyd manfully struggled for a goal, but .the. Wesley defence was dogged, and Birch, securing tho ball; rushed into the circle, and shot a splendid goal. The play was lkiw willing on'both sidee, but Wesley were having the better of the game. M'Kldowney saved well time after time, but from now on there was no further score, and tho teams left the field with honours even. Mr. Gendall was referee. JUNIOR GAME. St. Augustine's game with College A was abandoned on account of the bad state of Duppa Street. Greeg's and Wellington did not play their game owing to the soggy> condition of the turf. Hutt Valley defeated K.Y.M.I. (A) by two goals to nil. Wcbley and Clouse scored for tho winners. Karori had no difficulty in defeating Government Life Insurance by 8 goals to nil. ' • ' United (G goals) easily defeated St. Mark's (2 goals). . K.Y.M.I. (B) defeated Wesley by C goals to i goals. THIRD GRADE. Victoria College (5 goals) defeated St. Mark's (I goals). The newly-formed United team defeated Mirnmar by 7 goals to 2. Wellington B vanquished Kilbirnie Anglican by ■( goals to a. Greeg's (li , goals) .defeated Wellington A (•- goals). LADIES' GAMES. Herewhini suffered another defeat at the hands of the Girls' College, the scores being 3—l. The game was not very interesting. Misses La 111 enson (2) and Cunningham scored for College, and Miss Young for Heiwhiui. College Old Girls' ]3 just managed to beat'Haniblcrs 1! by uni , goal to nil. Tho game was played iii thick mud, and both teams were short. Jliss Levy was the scorer. Mr. IC. A. Henderson was referee. Syrens (2) beat College Old Girls (\) on No. 1 ground, Day's Bay, after a dose game. Miss Dement scored for Syrens and Miss E. Burr for the Old Girls. Mr. J. tieudall M'as referee. Ramblers A (8) easily defeated Petone 0)After a close game, Petone District High School defeated liata by 3 goals to 2.