HOCKEY

Otago Witness, Issue 4030, 9 June 1931, Page 56

HOCKEY

SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT . A GRADE WON BY OTAGO. The annual seven-a-side hockey tournament of the Otago Ladies’ Hockey Association was held at Logan Park on Wednesday, when the weather conditions were perfect. The grounds were in the best of order, and the play was fast and interesting throughout the competition. The teams which reached the final ot the A Grade competition were very evenly matched, and there was some difficulty in deciding the winners, Otago I eventually securing the honours in this grade. The B Grade competition was also keenly contested, Milton defeating Otago I in the final. . , . There were not many mishaps during the day, and no serious injuries were suffered) 1 by any of the players. Those who were so unfortunate as to receive minor knocks, however, were quickly and efficiently attended to by the St. John Ambulance attendants. The following referees gave their services:—Messrs J. Martyn, D. Miller, J. Gray, V. D. Heal, R. S. Wallace. W. Abbott, C. Sew Hoy, J. Harris. C. Abernethy, T. Moore, and C. Coates. The following are the results of the matches:— A GRADE. The final of the A Grade competition was fought out between Milton II and Otago I, the two teams being so equally matched that no fewer than four extra spells were necessary before the match was brought to- a conclusion. Otago had the better of the l play throughout the Same, however, and it was only the superb efence of the Milton backs that caused the delay in reaching the end. Otago went away from the bully, but a good clearance sent play to Otago’s end, and there was some close play in the circle before the ball was cleared. Play was of an up-and-down nature for a while, both sides-defending well, and half time came without any score. The second spell found Otago ' making'the play'at a fast pace. Several times’the ball came down to Milton’s circle, but the l opportunities were lost ' through -the ball being held too long before taking a shot at goal. Towards the end of the : spell the Otago forwards got away in a good movement and’ the ball; struck after a' 'short tussle, went in, but the goal -was"disallowed for offside.Two more spells- were played without result, and, in the fourth extra spell. Otago' 'succeeded'-'’ ifi'- scoring from a scrainble in the circle, the game ending:— -Otago I 1 goal. ■ ,:Miltpn II •• Nil. - Messrs -J.'-Gray -and D.. Miller were referees. b grade. Milton met Otago.-.I in the final of the B Grade competition, and succeeded in winning The match i.jfter extra time had been played.: Milton ; took the offensive from 1 the., commencement of play, but Otago iclear.cd; and ;took .play to tile other end, a good opportunity being lost by reason of the player -holding the ball too long. Otago took. a ;.turn on attack, but Milton was safe, and half .time was called with no score.: There was as little incident in the second spell except when Otago made a good save .when Milton attacked strongly. No score was made in the spell, and extra time was .played, Milton succeeding in: getting -through to score a good goal. The final spell was completed without further score, 1 and the game ended:— Milton .v .. 1 goal. Otago INO. Messrs C. Sew Hoy and C. Coates were referees. ... " . n( . ALBANY v. OAMARU. The return match between Albany and Qamaru was played on the Oval in per-

feet weather on Wednesday. The opening stages of the game were of an up-and-down nature, neither side gaining advantage. The game finished with the scores : Albany 6 goals. Oamaru 1 goal. Messrs Thomas and Morris were i referees. THE DAWSON CUP ’ SOUTHLAND TEAM DEFEATED. The annual match between a Southland team and the Otago High School Old Boys’ Club for the Dawson Cup was played op the Oval on Wednesday before a good attendance. The teams were as follow:— Southland.—Taylor, Gee, Smith, Stet ling. Darracott, Lindsay, Arnold, Donaldson, Boyd, Wren, Roberts. Otago.—Hayward, Tyrell, Gibson, Rotting, Gurr, Roberts, M'Clatchy, Callon. Martin, Hanning, Fiedler. The game opened with Old Boys attacking, but the Southland full-back (Smith) cleared. After a brisk exchange M'Clatchy shot, but Taylor (the Maroon goalie) saved well. Play was transferred' to the other end, but Gibson broke up the Southland attack. First blood was drawn bv M’Clatchy finding the net. Old Boys 1. Southland nil. From the bully-off Otago attacked, but Smith, who was playing a fine game, I again saved. Southland’s turn to score after a brisk forward rush came, Roberts sending over a perfect centre for Wren to net. Otago 1, Southland 1. Old. Boys came again, and M’Clatchv attempted to find the net, but Smith intercepted and conceded a corner. A. Roberts shot to Callon, who scored. Ohl Boys 2, Southland 1. At this stage neither side was gaining much ground, and play was of a very even nature. Both goalies were prominent with good saves, and Gee (Southland left full-back) was particularly prominent. From a struggle in front of the Maroon goal Taylor saved well, but Hanning shot a goal from the rebound before the goalie could recover himself. Old Boys 3. Southland 1. The Maroons made several ineffectual sorties into Otago territory, but the defence proved sound. Tyrell cleared with a long shot to Fiedler, who passed to Hanning, to Martin, to * Callon, who scored. Otago 4, Southland 1. From a penalty corner Southland was unfortunate not to score, but its turn came a few minutes later, when Boyd netted from a scramble in the goal mouth Otago 4, Southland 2. Smith was saving his side time and again, and was well supported by Gee, who smashed up a dangerous solo run by M'Clatchy. Otago was now attacking hard, but the goalkeeper, Taylor, was keeping the citidaLintact. Martin shot hard, but Taylor saved a difficult breasthigh shot in masterly fashion. Southland conceded a corner, and Roberts netted with a shot which gave the goalie no chance. Otago 5, Southland 2. Half time was called with no alteration in the score. On resuming Otago attacked, but Gee repulsed the effort. ..From a “ sticks ’’ infringement by M'Clatchy, Boyd gained possession, but Hayward kicked clear to the line. A great forward rush by Otago resulted in a goal by Martin. Otago 6, Southland 2. Smith and Gee were defending in great style and turned defence into attack, and Boyd netted off Tyrell’s pads. Otago 6, Southland 3. Arnold (Southland) centred well but Roberts spoiled by sticks. Donaldson gained possession, and Hayward kicked clear. Time was drawing near, and Old Boys pressed hard. A quick back tackle by Roberts saved a certain goal, and Stirling cleared well. At length Callon sent in a high shot fast. »' Taylor saved temporarily, but the pace was too hot, and the netting was set quivering with a good goal. Otago 7, Southland 3. Southland retaliated, and Arnold found the net, but the referee ruled “no goal,” and the game finished with play in midfield, with the scores: Otago 7. Southland 3. For Southland Smith, Gee, Taylor, Boyd and Donaldson deserve special mention, and Gibson. M'Clatchy, Roberts, Gurr, Martin, and Callon were prominent for Old Boys. Later, at a dinner given at the Crown Hotel, Mr Harry M'Clatchy (captain of Old Boys), was presented with the Dawson Cup for the ensuing year.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. DUNEDIN. . ALBANY DRAWS WITH CITY. The match between City and Albany was played on Oval No. I,which was in poor condition, a Second Grade match .having been played beforehand. Albany won the toss, and elected to play with the wind. For a time the play was confined to . City territory, but Albany could not penetrate . the City defence. Relief came from in infringement by Baxter, and from the, resulting hit Butler took the ball up the field, a series of passes resulting in a shot by Mayston narrowly missin" the net. Up and down play followed, with Albany having slightly the better of the play. The game remained in midfield for a time, until Whitburn sent his forwards away. Thomas centring to Baxter, who netted with a fast shot which gave the goalie no chance. City seemed, to wake up at this reverse, and from a series of corners Morris sent in a great shot. Play became very keen at this period, with the ball: travelling up and down the field, but the defence was sound on both sides, half-time: being called with the scores: Albany 1,. City 1. • n ■ ■ The second spell opened with Albany on : the defensive, but Simpson cleared play to City'territory, where Baxter had a shot which went over the top. Play continued in City’s half, until Penny- sent his forwards away with a big hit, but lack of combination nullified the effort. The game developed into a scramble at -this point, with ragged and patchy hoekey predominating. From a free hit, Mayston took the ball, but in. Albany’s twenty-! five offside play spoiled what looked like a sure goal. City continued to press until the final whistle, the game ending: Albany 1 goal. City 1 goal.

Messrs Abernethy and Hinton controlled the game. TRAINING COLLEGE v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS. Training College defaulted to High School Old Boys. SECOND GRADE. H. 5.0.8. Colts 6, Albany 1, Caversham Presbyterian 2, H. 5.0.8. Toas 2. THIRD GRADE. High School A won by default from . Primary Schools. Technical College won'by default from High School B. -■ LADIES’ HOCKEY HIGH SCHOOL v. MOMONA. ’ High School met Momona' at the Oval. 5 School held the advantage in the first"' half, but the Momona defended kept the score down. School continued the attack in the second spell, but their opponents played much better. The game was evemy contested, and the result is hardly .an in-: dication of the relative merits of the teams. High School 4 goals. Momona Nil. Mr D; Miller was referee. TECHNICAL OLD GIRLS v. TRIANGLE. Triangle played one short against Technical Old Girls. Technical did most of the attacking in the first spell, and led 2 to nil at half time. Triangle did much better in the second half, and the game was very evenly contested. Both sets of backs played good defensive games, but the forwards of both teams missed opportunities. A very even game resulted. Technical Old Girls .. 3 goals. Triangle .. 1 goal. Mr R. S. Wallace was referee. B GRADE. ‘ Taieri 12, Technical Old Girls 1. Otago 7, Momona 11. Technical Old Girls 1, Triangle nil. C GRADE. Otago 1, Technical Old Girls nil. CANTERBURY RESULTS. CHRISTCHURCH, June 3. The men’s hockey match, Canterbury v. New Zealand University, was won by the former by 5 goals to 3. In the women’s match Canterbury beat New Zealand University by 5 goals to 1.

UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT. WON BY CANTERBURY. CHRISTCHURCH, June 2. The New Zealand University Hockey Tournament was concluded to-day. Canterbury won the Seddon Stick and Otago the wooden spoon. The following are the results: — /Auckland 3, Otago 1. Canterbury 3, Victoria 2. Otago won the women’s section, beating Victoria by s—o5 —0 and Canterbury by

—Persons reported missing last year in New York city numbered 25,000, including 3500 boys and 2450 girls. Thursday, May 28, marked the ninetyfourth anniversary of the arrival of Captain Hobson, afterwards first Governor of New Zealand, at the Bay of Islands, in the year 1837. Owing to violent disputes at the Bay of Islands, Captain Hobson had been despatched by Governor Bourke, of New South Wales, in H.M.S. Rattlesnake, to report upon the state of affairs in New Zealand, and to suggest the best means of securing the common interests of Natives and settlers. After .reaching the Bay of Islands Hobson remained in New Zealand waters for several weeks. In a report made in the following August Hobson stated that the Native quarrel was about to be adjusted, and commented upon the immunity of missionaries and white people during the most desperate fighting. He recommended the conclusion of a treaty with the Native chiefs for the protection of Britsh subjects and property. In an effort to deal with “ quackery ” a series of articles on “ quacks ” and their methods is being published in the Health Bulletin (reports the Melbourne Age). In the current issue gall-stone “ cures, which have been exploited bj- nostrum vendors, are explained. It is stated that the “ cure ” usually consists of some bland oil, such as olive oil, and powders, which contain some alkali haying an aperient action, such as seidlitz powders. The taking of this mixture is followed by the production of small stones formed by. the chemical combination of sodium salts and fatty acids. These are claimed by the “ quack ” to be genuine gall-stones. It is pointed out in the bulletin that the medical diagnosis of gall-stones does not mean in every case that a surgical operation is necessary. Medical treatment, including dietary treatment, may do much to alleviate symptoms. • . •