HOCKEY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22221, 23 September 1935, Page 14

HOCKEY

' REPRESENTATIVE GAME

VICTORY TO AUCKLAND GOALKEEPER'S FINE DISPLAY In beating Wellington by three goals to two at the Remuera grounds on Saturday, the Auckland hockey representatives repulsed the third and final challengo of tho season for the Now Zealand Shield. The game was keenly contested from start to finish, tho score being a fair indication of the play. Tho visitors displayed sound stickwork and a particularly line defence, and it was not until the final stages oif the second spell that Auckland was in the ascendancy. Two of tho most pleasing features ■of the game were tho excellent spirit "which prevailed throughout and tlho fiuo exhibition given by C. Moore, the Wellington goalkeeper, who was unfortunate to be off form when defending ■New Zealand's goal in the third tost match against AU-India at Auckland.

Following were the teams: Wellington.—C. Moore, K. Perrjn, R. Hull, 1/ Mac Arthur, E. McLeod (captain). G. Rowe, R. Watchman, O. Wheatley, T. Ferguson. M. Browne, .R. .Brown. Auckland.—M. Watt am. C. Smith. F. Clark, H. Jones. S. Robertson. T. Clark, F. Chapman, R. Roughton, E. Wattn (caplain). C. Watts, F. Wellbourne. Auckland had tho better of the game in the first spell and led by tv,-o goals to one at half-time. Shortly after the resumption, .however, it appeared that Wellington was going to have a few goals in hand and it was really fortunate for Auckland that; the same was delayed for eoime minutes i*t this stage owing to a player receiving an injury. 3t gave the home «ide juat sufficient time to regain iti balance. All cxedit is due to {Auckland for a spirited rally and an attack ■which was strongly maintained to the end. Attractive Forward Play

In the opening stages both forward lines were seen in some fast passing movements ■which had great penetration and were only repulsed from within the circle. Auckland 8 forwards soon realised that their most difficult task was to get the ball jjast Moore and Hull, who showed an excellent understanding. Not only did Hull cover well in •the goalmouth, but he was also consistently prominent with his clean tackling and welldirected clearing shots, Moore was definite in all his movements and displaying great agility,' he uied his stick, his ps.ds and his hands with great effect.

Auckland secured the first score after E. Waits had sent out a pass to Weubotirne, who made » fine run to the corner of the kosJ. The latter sent ip a. h gb •hot which Moore etopped only for t|ie ball to be driven into the back of the net by C. Waits almost as soon a« it had touched the. ground. From it# first corner Wellington scored a. fine goal. The ball was well trapped and Whe»tley nit a terrific drive which crashed into the middle of the net. It was one of the finest examples of practised strategy seen at Remuera for some tuna. Auckland scored again just before half-time, when Wellbourne sent in a good centre, which E. Watts secured and took well into the circle. Moore stooped the first shot, but the ball was netted from the rebound. , Watchman equalised thfl soorea by means *i>t a fine solo effort, in which he t«*k the ball in from the right flank, successfully drew Wattam, and flicked the ball past him. Chapman was responsible for the deciding goal. He sent in a fine drfre from close Tange following a save by Moors after Wellington had conoeded a series of comers. Lack of Combination

On the day's play practically none of the Auckland players "showed true form. The forwards lacked combination, while their shooting at tim»i< was very disappointing. Rougbton did '"ell enough for his first repiss=si=iive match, although his stickwork lacked finish. Of the halves, Jones was the only one to show consistent form. Robertson, for the first time this season, showed a tendency to wander, while T. Clark did not get into his stride until the closing stages. Smith and F. Clark 'did fairly well, although both have given much better exhibitions. Wattam. in goal, •was on the whole most indecisive. He made la few good saves, but his performance was overshadowed by that of Moore. Perrin and Hull formed a solid line cf •'defepce for Wellington and both played •very sound games. Of tho halves, E. McTLeod wfis outstanding. Always on the ball. hj« solved many dangerous situations and Jed his team well. I. Macarthur, who was •xnjnred early in the game and was replaced 'by N. Burnett, did quite well, as did Eowe <'pn the other flank. The outside forwards •were the most impressive. Watchman, M. IBrowne and R. Brown showing excellent turns of speed. The final score was:—Auckland, 8; Wellington. 2. Messrs. A. G. Williams and H. McQuiime *were umpires. ENTERTAINMENT OF TEAMS TWO PRESENTATIONS MADE The two representative teams were the guests of the Auckland Hockey Association at a dinner after the match at the Hotel Auckland. Mr. H. B. Speight, vice-prc'aident .of the association, presided. The manager of the Wellington- team, Mr. H. F. Bollard, announced that, Wellington w»is determined to make another' challenge Ifor the shield next season and repressed the hope that .a touring Auckland team would visit the southern city. On behalf of the New Zealand Hockey Umpires' Association, ho presented Mr. A. G, Williams with a New Zealand blazer ip. recognition cf his serrices in the third test match against AllIndia. A presentation was also made to E. McXeod, captain of the New IZtaland team, by the vice-captain. E./S. Watts. Mr. Watts said that the Dominion representatives •wished to show their appreciation of Mc* Leod's leadership of the side in its matches lagainst the Indians. Among the toasts honoured at the dinner were:—"The Wellington Hockey Association 'and team," proposed by Mr. 11. B. Speight and responded to by Mr. H. F. Bollard: "The Auckland Hockey Association and team," Mr. E. McLeod and Mir. H. B. Burnett: "The New Zealand Hockey Association," Mr. C. Moore and Mr. W. New&bam: "The Umpires." Mr. C. Watts and Messrs. tk. G. Williams and H. McOuarrie. LOWER grade; results Second Grade.—St, Lu'lee's. 2. Somerville. A; Training College, 3, University, _ 1. Third Grade.—Wesley, 8. Somerville. 1. Fourth;' Grade.—Edgar Morirsn Challenge Cup: St. Luke's, 3, Auckland Grammar J&. 0. Fifth Grade —Papstnetoe, 1, St. Luke's, fl; Mount Albert Grammar. 4. Auckland Grammar A. 0.

MATCHES IN PROVINCE [from hkrat,d correspondents]

Hamilton.—The Waiksta Hockey Association's competition 'or the Hooper Cup was included ut Steele Parlt when Kaipoki inet Old Technical in the final match of the aeries. Kaipaki held a slight advantage throughout the garpe. Play in the #arly stages was even, until A. Boyd opened *ip a bright movement, passing: to C. Bones, ■who carried the ball on to Burrows, tho Sast-named finding the net with a good ■hot. Graham added another coaT from tight play in the goalmouth. Soon after 'the commencement of the second hnlf a determined movement by the Old Technical forwards allowed E. Mackeniie to send in a neat shot, which found the goal. Time waa called with tho score: •Kaipakll, 2; Old Technical, 1. In a secondary schools match between. Mount Albert Grammar School and Hamilton Technical High Sbhool tho visitors won by 3 goals to 2. For Mount Albert goals were registered by Blomfield (2) and Coldham, while V. Sago nnd W, Sago netted for the local team.

T« AwamutU,—Tho Otorohanga ladies' hockey team challenged Pirongia ladles for the Isaac Cup at Albert Park. There was a large attendance, and a very keen contest ended in a draw At half-time Miss Cameron had _ scored twice Ifor the challengers and Miss D. Beet once for Pironjria, but in,the second spell the holders played better hockey, and soon scored three more foals, Misses G. Bell, R. Belli and I. Beet eing the scorers. However, the pace slackened, and Cameron and Hsll i each added a goal for Otorohanfra, and the equalising score was got right on the call of time by Miss Jon««. Pirongia thus retains possession of tho trophy. Whangarel.—The Whangarei Hockey AeBociatjon concluded a most successful season ■with tho final of the Indies' knock-out competition. Horahora, 4, defeated Hinemoa, 3. The score was 3-all at the call of time, tut it wa« agreed to play an extra 16 minutes during which Horahora scored an . extra goal.

Ttiamas.—The Taylor Cup, given for ladies' challenge matohes, was wot. by KopuaTOhi, which defeated Kaihure in the final at JKopuarahi, the score being !) goals to 1, The game was exciting and w»« very oven, the backs ,'on both aides elbowing fin* :(onn. For the winnere Miss E. Candy scored both flpela and Mies C. Bird score lor Kaiherc>.