HOCKEY

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 281, 22 August 1921, Page 6

HOCKEY

WELLINGTON V- MANAWATU VISITORS DEFEATED After a bright exhibition of hockey, Wellington obtained the verdict over Manawatu by 5 goals to 3. The fixture was decided at the Hutt Recreation Ground, and the/attendance wa s a record for the sea/on. During the noon selections were played by the Lower Hutt Band. From the bully-off ot Manawatu, Wellington assumed the offensive, and the forwards engaged in some flue passing rushes, which carried play to the visitors’ line. A hard drive to midfield, however, relieved tho pressure. bubsequent play was even, Mth sides striving vigorously to ga-in tho ascendancy. lington drew' first blood. Taking advantage of an opening, their forwards penetrated the opposition line of defence, and Stratjton netted a good goal. . Following up their initial success, Wellington continued to press, and a little later Heaphv, who was playing an excellent game, * registered Wellington’s second score. Wellington, 2; Manawatu, 0. Stimulated into activity by these reverses, Manawatu made the pace a “cracker,” and within ten minutes had .opened up a scoring account. Tucker and Fitt each netting goals, and the score at the close of tho first spell was two all. , In the opening stages of the second half it looked as though Manawatu would literally walk over Wellington, but the reverse was the case. The Wellington forwards, always prominent among whom were Heaphy, Crawford, and Green, were responsible for a brilliant display, and Wellington’s win by 5 goals to 3 was undoubtedly due to their efforts. For the winners additional goals were scored by Heaphy (2) and Green, while Perrin scored for Manawatu. , Messrs. A. Edward and R. J. Lloyd were the referees. MANAWATU V. WELLINGTON LADIES. In the ladies’ game an exciting tussle resulted, and Wellington emerged the victors by 3 goals to 2. Wellington a goals were netted by Misses Williams (.) and N. Thomas, and_ for Manawatu Misses Richardsen and Mullins were the sedrers. OTHER GAMES. In the semi-final of the men’s junior cup, which was played as a curt raiser” to the representative fixture, Aarori defeated Petone by 4 goals to one. For the winners goals were obtained by Waters (2), Adams, and Cox. Goddard scored for Petone. Tho ladies’ junior cup final was contested bv Petone and Kia Ora, and resulted in a draw, both teams registering two goals. TBIARU TOURNAMENT. By Telegraph—Press Association. Timaru, August 20. In the hockey tournament final yesterday, Canterbury A beat Canterbury the consolation match, Otago Bdefeated South Canterbury B by 1 to nil. AUCKLAND BEAT HAWKE’S BAY. By Telegraph —Press Association. Napier, August 20. Auckland defeated Hawke’s Bay by 3 to nil. There was no score ni the nrst spell. The game was fairly even, and good form was shown on both sides.