HOCKEY.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1925, Page 1

HOCKEY.

[uV TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION'. WESTPORT, July 26. At hockey, Buller defeated Australia by six to lour after a. fast game in mud and water. WEST POUT. July 28. -V hockey match, Australia v. Buller, was played at Victoria Square to-day on a heavy ground, under adverse weather conditions, in the presence of a large gatheding of spectators, and war won by Buller by six goals to four. The game, under the circumstances, was a brilliant exposition of hockey, and is regarded as having been the most thrilling ever played on a local field. The lirM spell ended with the scores level, one each. Craig ( Australia) and Hockey (Buller) being the scorers. In I In* second spell. I|n‘ game was very fast and exciting, with numerous invasions ot’ both circles, and many ineffectual shots at goal. Walker shot a good goal for Buller. Loekev adding another. Then Clark and Craig each goalod for Australia, levelling the scores, three all. Buller pressed the attack and Larsen and Stowed I (2) notched further tries, bringing Buller's total up to six. .I list on time. Seaman shot, a pri-ttv goal for Australia, the game muling Duller (i; Australia I. Bullet's from line played a solid game and Davies (full-back) and Bowden (hull) were also vorv sore ill their work. Davits, oil his display.-being regarded as certain of a place ill the New Zealand team. The vi-iloi's are being entertained at a b:dl to-night.