HOCKEY

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1932, Page 4

HOCKEY

LADIES’ COMPETITION OPENS

MAWHERA DEFEATS ROVERS

Mawhera beat Rovers on Oass Square yesterday, when a hard and fast game was witnessed. Both teams had a couple of hard hitters and the ball travelled up and down field at a great pace. Rovers more than held their own in the first half when no scores were registered.

Half way through the second spell, Mawhera notched a goal from a scramble in the circle. Rpvers then had a turn at shooting but, jq.sfc missed the net and Mawhera cleared. A hard shot at goal was well stopped by the Rover goalie and cleared, but a few minutes before time Mawhera scored a second goal from a scramble in the circle. Mawhera team played well individually, although good concerted movements were missing.

Royers have improved since their practice match and with the experience gained yesterday should improve further as the season advances. R. Ward played well on the. wing, Mrs Eager was very sound in defence' and R. Stapleton got through a tremendous amount of work in fine style, her hitting as well as Mrs Eager’s being a feature of the game and both gained a lot of ground.

The referees were Messrs R. Paterson and O’Brien.

HOKITIKA 7 v KOKATAHI 0.

In the first competition match yesterday Hokitika demonstrated its superiority over Kokatahi, winning comfortably by seven goals to nil, J. Hall (4), M. Hughes (2) and N. Ynr rail scored for Hokitika. The win, ners held the advantage throughout and speed and combination were the deciding factors. Kokatahi fought gamely but wore outclassed.