HOCKEY REVIEW

Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 16 June 1933, Page 8

HOCKEY REVIEW

SOUTH TARANAKI CLUBS

progress in competitions,

NOTES! OlFi OENEIBAL INTEREST

Tlie South Ta-rsunaki mid-week -hotkey competition's' we to advanced a fmthei stage; 1 on ,Wednesday, when matches were plaved! at Taka-ora-, Ha.worn and Whakamlara. Heavy rain fell throughout the afternoon, huft such, was the enthusiasm of the players that all teams, with one exception, took the field at the times appointed. They .were noon thoroughly drenched and the .incentive was for fast open games in older to keep warm. * * * *

J'Vmont .senior men scored seven ry.cia.fe to Mantua's two goals and retained'their position a:t the top. of the chaniipioiiisli ip ladder with four points to spare from Alhambra, which defeated Haw era,' 9 — 2. • . * * * *

In ! the men’s junior championship Taka-ora won by 1 default from Egmont B and' .still lead :by one point from Mana.ia, which defeated Whakamara, 4—o, Eigmont 'A' heat Hawera, o —l. i * G f - * ' *' *. *

The ladies’ competition also was advanced a further 'stage- in a match in which Rambler*? heat Tokaora, I—o. On Saturday Hovers beat Tokaora 2 —l, and Manaia. heat Hawera High School 4 - 2 .- .

The following championship tables give the position of the men’s and ladies’ teams to date in the respective competitions:

The Waikato Association has entered a challenge for the Norden Oup on be-half-of its Waipa, Suh-Association. This lias been accepted by the Management Committee of the New Zealand Aisso-1-oration and- tho, ordoi* of liititohos wiil be, fia-st, against Horowhenua; second, 'against Da nnervirke ; and third, against 'Wajpai Hastings also has challenged but ask-lie necessary fees- so far remain unpaid the matter is held ini abeyance. In response to the Taranaki Association's request the Management Committee- has agreed to the first Norden Clip match 'being played on Wednesday, July 5, and. isnhisequent games thereafter weekly on the appropriate halfhoilidayi of the place where each game is -scheduled. * * -» *

Tire first of the trial matches between 'divisions for the sale-ation of the Taranaki representative team to play Itorowbemia- took place yesterday afternoon. Shxbsequentiy the names of players to represent South Taranaki against North Tafiaaiiajki Avere announced. ■» * * ■ * *

-Hpiwvhenua recently applied for and Avas granted registration of the following colours: Green and gold halves (jerseys),'ibl'ack shorts and black hose with gold tips. ■ * • ' * . * #

After careful consideration the Interpretations Board of the Niew Zealand Hookey Referees’ Association has resolved that the manual on hockey prepared by Major Ricketts be approved as a useful guide and recommended for study' by referees. “It is to be borne in mind,” stated the board in a report to the New Zealand Association, “that the opinions expressed are not to be accepted as official interpretations but onil\- as a 'useful guide.”- * * * * *

Subject to their acceptance the New Zealand Association has appointed the •following inter-island selectors : North Island, Min R. 'L. Thompson (Wanganui) • South Island, Mr O. S. Bellamy (Christchurch). It is proposed to hold the inter-Island match this year at Nelson, provided that Nelson assumes tins responsibility for the accommodation. of visiting players ancl referees and provided also that satisfactory nominations are received. *■**»«

In its latest bulletin the New Zealand Association makes' reference to the progress that the game has made in Taranaki, where 17 .senior men’s teams; 14 junior men’s teams and 20 ladies’, teams are engaged in weekly competitions, * * * -* *

Receipt of a contribution from Mr A. Jackson, of Hawera, towards the cost of publishing its bulletin is acknowledged by the New Zealand Association in the latest issue. “As an outfitter Mr Jackson is heartily in accord with- our polic-y of equipping all hockey teams with New Zealand-made goods,” the .association stated in its acknowledgment.

Down Balclutha way they have been marking out the grounds with sawdust, but this method has proved unsatisfactory. This roc-alls an amusing incident in Australia last year. At one of the country centres' in New South Wales- the practice Avas- to mark the ground out with old motor car oil. This Avorkecl out all right until the groundsman upset a full tin of oil between the posts. The goalkeeper’s thoughts concerning groundsmen can be better imagined than expressed. * * * * *

Official interpretations are given by the New Zealand Referees’ Association in the following interesting eases: No. 1. —In defending an attack on his goat the goalkeeper breaks' his stick in half and hy using the- handle end clears the ball, thereby robbing the attackers of a certain goal. What should be the decision of the referee ? —AnsAver: A penalty bully should be awarded. In the circumstances this might seem drastic, but the rules leave no alternative.

No, 2.—ln a penalty bully the defender unintentionally'hits. "the ball over the goal line. What is the ruling ij—Answer: If .between the posts and under the bar a goal is iseored hv the opposing team. Tf over any other part of the goal line- which is within the circle penalty bully must be taken again.

No. 3.—Rain falls during a. game and one referee wishes to stop the play, whilst the other referee wishes the game to continue. When appealed to the two captains also differ. When the ball hacl passed over into his half of the ground the objecting referee stopped play for the day. Had he authority to do this ?—Answer: No. If the referees disagreed the game should have continued.

AMONG THE LADIES

(NOTES BY “SPECTATOR,”)

The Manaia ladies were lucky to defeat the Hawera High School team at Hawera last week, the score of four goals to two hardly giving a fair indication of school’s play. Manaia won the toss and elected to play against the sun. It was during the first half that school, if it had had good goalscoring forwards, would have netted at least three goals. As it was, halftime was called with no. score. In the second half play brightened considerably and some good hoc-key was witnessed, both teams playing well, and Miss G- Bernard scoring for school by sending in a splendid shot. At the bully-off school again secured the ball and looked dangerous, but the Manaia backs played safe and Miss Bennett, with a splendid hit, put the forwards on the attack. It is a pity that this player is not available for the Rovers v. Manaia match. The visiting centre forward, Miss Gopperth j then took the ball past the two backs and from the edge of the circle sent in a high shot, which the school goalie stopped but gave “sticks.” A penalty bully resulted in a goal for Manaia. From the bullyoff Manaia again secured for Miss Gopperth to score her second goal. Play ranged iq> and down field till Miss G. Bernard equalised for school, and with five minutes to go both teams tried hard for victory. Manaia at last secured tilie ball ail'd away the forwards went for Miss Gopperth to score another goal. The Manaia forwards, who were playing brilliantly, secured again and passed the ball to their speedy centre forward (Miss Gopperth) to score her fourth goaf. Mr. A. Stevens was referee. Miss M. Barkfa, on the left wing for Manaia., has plenty of pace, but did not play her usual game. It would perhaps be better if she centred the ball more and centred hard. Miss J. Havill, as an “inner,” was weak, but as this was the first time she had played out in the field this can be understood. Miss Havil'l is keenness itself and she should improve her game. One point to remember is that a forward is an attacker, not a. defender, as iir the case of a half. M'iss N. Gopperth played a good game, but must not forget that although solo play is the game against slow backs, it will not- succeed against fast backs. . - . Miss G. Duncan has improved her game and will be one of the best forwards if she keeps on attacking the backs as she did against school. Miss B. Gopperth, on the right wing, keeps her position and sends, across some beautiful centre passes. The Manaia team missed its centre half (Miss G. Adlarn) badly for awhile, but Miss F. Gainlin soon understood what was required of her and did it well. , , , Miss P. Putt, right halt, played her best game so far this season, and no longer gives “sticks” or tries to dribble tlie ball solo. The Manaia halves are at last gofe. ting the idea of “one hit t.o make the ball go where it is intended.” Miss F. Walker plays better at half than as a forward, but should remember not to “scratch around” with the ball too much. • „ „ , . Miss M. Wilson, left full back, played well in the first half, but too much speculating gave school one goal in the second. Miss N. Bennett played well, but must watch her stick. Miss M. McKay, in goal, saved two goals in good style.

Seniors. ■ Gig. Gls. 0b ' ' ‘S A... ' ; , ; , P. W. D. L. for agst Pts. Egmout 8 8 0 0 48 7 16 iYliuinibra ... 8 6 0 3 38 18 12 Maifiaia ...... 7 10 6 13 26 2 Hawera . 7 0 0 7 7 55 0 Juniors. Tokaora 8 *7 0 1 40 8. 14 Manaia; 7 6 1 0 10 2 13 Bamont A. ... 8 4 1 3 36 lo 9 Haavei-ai •8 1 1 6 15 46 3 Egniont B ... 7 *1 1 5 1 14 3 Opmnake 4 10 3 15 17 2 YVh akamara, 2 0 0 3 1 9 0 * Denotes win by default. ' Xiadies. Gls. Gls. Ch. P. W. D. L. for agst Pts. Eovers 4 4 0 0 11 4 8 Manajia 5 3 0 2 — — 6 High, School' 5 3 1 3 11 7 o Blaonblers 4 3 1 1 7 5 5 Tokaora ..... 5 0 0 5 3 13 0