HOCKEY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2112, 21 June 1907, Page 1

HOCKEY.

.Owing to the inclemency of the weather.the ladies! hockey match, Past v.; Present Reps., which was to have been played at Victoria Domain yesterday afternoon, was postponed.

'YESTERDAY’S G AMES.. ■Despite the unfavorable state of tlie weather two very interesting games of. Hockey eventuated at •.-Victoria Domain yesterday afternoon, both ending in a draw. ! KIA KAIIA V. CITY. ;On No. 1 ground Kia Kahn and City fought a great fight, both sides getting in some sjilendid work. From the bully-off Kia Kaha attacked, Miller, Witty and Bright being conspicuous. . Sargisspk, Doyle and Martin put in a very busy time defending tlteir goal. A fine passing rush by Wilson, Grinlinton and Bayley cleared the City line and transferred play into neutral territory. ' Some fine ! combined play on the part of the Kia Kalia forwards carried the ball into tlie City quarters where off-side play by Bright spoilt a good chance to score. Kia Kalla’s speedy vanguard were not to be denied and a' brilliant rush carried tlie ball into their ojjpQndiit’s. circle where' Hansen shot a fine goal. This reverse caused' the City team to look to their laurels and they-attacked with spirit, eventually succeeding in menacing Kia Kalla’s goal. Armstrong and Wilson carried the ball into the circle and Lewis drove the ball neatly .between' tlie posts bringing the score, even.' Some fierce play ensued in mid-field and tlie whistle shortly after sounded halftime. ~ .

[Upon/ resuming both teams settled down to win," and it was soon, apparent that they were in real earnest. .Kia Kaha' carried the ball into City’s quarters'; with a fine rush, in which Grant, Pollock and Woodward showed in front, and after sonic willing play in the circle Hansen was'again successful in scoring: The City forwards came up field in fine style with a passing rush. Miller who attempted fo

block their passage slipped , and. fell oiid tlie ball and Wilson following up smartly endeavored to drive tlie ball

from beneath the fallen player, striking him on tho leg. Mr. Pavitt, the referee, ordered Wilson olf the ground for rough play. City made strenuous efforts to score and made the pace very hot for the last quarter of an hour. Armstrong and Ba.yly carried the ball into dangerous proximity- to the Kia Kalla's goal ami Grinlinton,

following up the advantage, scored a pretty goal. Tills score again brought the teams on a level and tlie whistle sounded no-side shortly- afterwards. For Kia Kaha Garrett as goalkeeper played a splendid game, saving his side on Innumerable occasions. Wiiloek was also a hard man to pass. Bright, Hansen, Witty and Miller made things very lively in tlrb. forward division, following up well.

' For City, Martin as goal-keeper Joyed well. He had a- lot of work to ilo and did it in good stylo. .Doyle hid Sargisson ■ made good backs and Wilson, sßayly, Grinlinton, and ‘Armstrong slumo out in the loose. _ 'Mr. E. H. Pavitt made an efficient ol'oroe and Messrs. Burns and Smith held the line hags. . V' TE UAU v. WEST END.

The match' ou N0..2 ground, To Run versus West;End, was of a very willing nature, both teams being fnilv prepared to “do or die,” .Bushnoil secured from the bully-off and made a good 'Am,' Olsen by a fine drive stopped.,hitf*progress,-;and sent the ball veil up the field. Allen and Hamilton became associated in a fine passing rush, which carried play on to, the reds’ (West End) lino, and so'uie hard play ensued. Slowly working the hall into the circle Ellison had a shot at goal, and safely piloted the .hall between tlio uprights, drawing first blood. West End rallied, and carried the ball into To Rail’s quarters, Hooper, Roderick, and Somervell working very hard. Brown at lull-back was a hard nut to crack, and cleared his line with a powerful drive. Hoke and- Mufti were on to the ball smartly, aiul raced it ■ into West End’s territory, where Olliver with a clean drive sent, if out of danger. Pino, camo down tlie field dribbling well, but met a stumblingblock in Qlsen, who beat him for'tin; hall,mud sent it out Witli’a firie long drive. ,' Sim; 'McL'aehlan', and J. Roderick next made a determined attack on Te Raii’s stronghold,"giving"Wi Finlay and Brown all‘they could do

to prevent a score. Brown ’ eventually brought welcome relief, sending the ball flying through space with one of his long-distance drives. Halftime was shortly sounded, and tlie teams changed ends.

Upon resuming West End made a bold hid for victory, and, passing well, soon had Te Rail’s goal in danger. Wi Friday was kept busy stopP.iii" hot drives, which lie die! with the persistency of a wicketkeeper, until a neat shot by-Hooper found the goal. This brought the teams .on eyen terms, and some fierce hand-to-hand fighting was indulged in. Te Ran gradually worked their way into West End’s country, and in spite of the splendid defence of Olliver and B i. Cramp succeeded in.guiding the hall safely; between the posts. Continuing the attack, To R;iu -menaced nyost End’s; goal, and after a fierce tussle in the circle Allen shot another goal. This: gave To* Ran a lead of 3 goals to West; End’s 1, hut West End Were 'not yet . beaten, having a few ttiimp cards up their sleeves. McUachlan. Olsen, and Roderick - initiated a brilliant passing rush, and carried play to Te Rap’s li nc, wliei'e Hoopor secured,; and dribbling . into the circle;shot-a,.lovelv; goal. • Tn the hist 10 minutes West .End ; attacked •hotly,, and, .brilliant play by the for- • njards enabled Roderick to shoot a fine goal," amidst; great applause; This'last goal made the score 3 all ! For Attest Eiid'all “grafted” hard, Brown and'Allen being the most conspicuous, ‘ '

' For-AVfest End, Olsen, Hooper, and Olliver were tlie pick. ’Mr. Jas. Sadler controlled the game ,/jn an able manner, while Messrs;;!Nasmith and Thomas were the line umpires.