Waipa Downs Franklin in Third Round Game

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 711, 10 July 1929, Page 11

Waipa Downs Franklin in Third Round Game

NOW LEADS FOR WHITE HORSE CUP I COUNTRY WEEK CONTINUES i The second and third rounds of j the White Horse Cup competition and the second round of the Auckland Provincial Cup were played by the visiting provincial hockey teams at the Remuera Ground yesterday. The surprise of the day was Waipa’s victory in the last minute of its game against Franklin, one of the joint holders of the White Horse Cup. AWING to the number of teams competing, the men were compelled to play a round yesterday morning as well as in the afternoon, and since every team had to play twice in the day the games were shortened slightly —two 25-minute spells were played instead of two of 35 minutes. After the morning’s play, which was described in The Sun yesterday, Franklin and Waipa were level at the head of the competition; but, by virtue of its victory in the afternoon, Waipa now has a clear lead. The grounds were still fairly heavy yesterday, but the players seemed to have grown more or less used to them. It is to be hoped, however, that they will have dried considerably for the finals and the Town v. Country match. THE MEN’S GAMES The match between Waipa and Franklin was stopped soon after it began when G. Finch was struck on the face by a rising ball. He received attention and returned to the field and the game began in earnest. Both teams played fast and clever games, giving great exhibitions of stick work and combination. The Franklin forwards showed great dash in their opponents’ circle. The Waipa attack, however, had more weight behind it, and the Spiers brothers, working together, were towers of strength. B. Spiers scored two out of Waipa’s three goals in the first half and Civil took the third. At halftime the score was three to two in Waipa’s favour, Douil and Turner having scored for Franklin. In the second half both sides worked hard, but could not score until Doull netted again for Franklin, thus equalising the scores. It seemed that the match must bo a draw, but within a minute of time > Spiers, who was fighting in the ruck 5 on the edge of the Franklin circle, took a rising .ball and slammed it into the upper corner of the net —an impossible shot which no goalkeeper could have 1 stopped. The whistle blew before the ' bully.

The Wliakatane-Piako match was remarkably even throughout the first half, consisting mainly of a struggle round the centre line. At half-time Whakatane was two up, Learning and Ellison having scored one each. Just after the spell Learning scored again and despite all the efforts of the Piako team, Fitt, the Piako inside-left, could only score twice. Whangarei defeated Thames-Hau-raki after a game which, territorially, was in Thames’ favour, by three goals to nil. Menzies, the Thames captain, and Candy scored for Thames-Hau-raki and Munro netted all three for Whangarei. Rodney had no difficulty in beating Maniapoto by eight to nil. The results of yesterday's games are as follow: WHITE HORSE CUP Second Round.—Rodney 2, v. Piako 2; Whakatane 4, v. Thames-Hauraki 1; Waipa 8, v. Maniapoto 0; Franklin 3, v. Whangarei 1. Third 0; Whakatane 3, v. Piako 2: Whangarei 3, V. Thames-Hauraki 2; Waipa 4, v. Franklin 3, AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL CUP A Section. —Auckland Collegiate 8, v. Piako 0; Rangitaiki 3, v. Auckland B 0. B Section. —Waipa 4, Rodney B 1; Auckland. A 0, V. Franklin 0. C Section.—Piako A 3, Rodney A 0; Whangarei 7, v. Northern Wairoa 1. PROVINCIAL CUP GAMES PICTURESQUE MAORI TEAM The competition for the Ladies’ Provincial Cup was advanced a further stage at the Remuera hockey grounds yesterday afternoon. Chief interest was concentrated on the first appearance of the all-Maori girls’ team from Rangitaiki. The visitors dwarfed the Auckland B representatives in stature, and it was not long before they proved that they could run rings round them on the field. Clad in brilliant scarlet sweaters and coal black shirts with stockings and headgear to match the Maori side made a striking picture as it took the field. Contrary to custom in the country the whole side took the field in boots and shoes. On the field the side displayed dash, and apparently unquenchable vigour, with hitting powers which would not have been amiss in any men’s team. The Maoris opened early in the game, and at half-time had a twogoal lead. Good as individualists, but lacking that finer combination which is usually found in city teams, the Rangitaikians missed many opportunities through over eagerness. But for all that it was a fine, invigorating display of hockey. It was noticed that when the second spell commenced two of the hardy amazons had discarded both boots and stockings, and half the remainder had disposed of their hose. But this, if anything, increased their pace and dare-devilness. Misses McMay, Minepoto and Moko i scored Rangitaiki’s three goals. Referee: Mr. F. Nicholson. • j MATCH FOR AUCKLAND The Auckland A representatives met unexpected opposition in their match with Franklin A. The game was fought out to a scoreless draw, but Auckland can only consider itself exceedingly fortunate in not having been called upon to lower its colours. When the spell came with the score board still i blank, excitement became intense. Egged on when necessary by an enthusiastic band of barrackers, both sides played desperately in the closing stages to gain the victory. Time and again the Franklin forwards swung down field to shoot, but just so many times they missed the goal. They had the better of the second half of the game territorially, but Auckland's defence stood the test after several very narrow escapes. Referee: Mr. A. M. Burton. RUNAWAY win The Auckland Collegiate side followed up its first day’s success by scoring a runaway victory over the Piako B representatives by eight goals to nil. The local side put two goals on early in the game, and at haiftime had a 3—o lead. Pla'ying at inside left. Miss Hayes was the best of a fine set of forwards mustered by Collegiate. She scored two goals, the other points being made tip as fol-low:-—Misses Carlaw {3), Sinclair 42),

and Sisarn (1). Little interest was displayed in the encounter, as after the opening stages it was evident that the plucky visitors were up against a far too formidable rival. Referee: Mr. C. Preston. THIS MORNING’S PLAY RANGITAIKI WINS AGAIN COLLEGIATE LEADS FOR CUP The third round of the Auckland Provincial Cup was played this morning, the matches consisting of two 25minute spells in order not to tire the players unduly before this afternoon’s games. The ground, due to last night’s rain, was even worse than it was yesterday and the girls were liberally bespattered with mud by the time the final whistle was blown. The Rangitaiki Maori girls came a step nearer to cup honours by defeating Piako B "by three goals to nil. The game was fast and keen in the earlier stages, but after Rangitaiki had safely got the lead the forwards settled down and devoted their attention to keeping the ball out of their own half. They played a sound, steady game, which only required It little coaching to be ranked in the first class. For Rangataiki, Miss Rotema, Miss W. Rota and Miss W. Molio scored. Auckland Collegiate defeated Franklin B without difficulty, winning by six to nil. The game was neither fast nor particularly intex-esting, as the teams were too unevenly matched to produce a close contest. For the Collegiate team Miss Hayes scored three times, Miss Sisam twice and Miss Sinclair once. The match between Waipa and Hauraki Plains was the closest and perhaps the most interesting of the day. Waipa won by four to two, but the game was by no means under its control. Hauraki put up a good fight and attacked frequently and vigorously. Toward the end, however, the forwards began to tire and Waipa had the advantage. Miss Wallace scored three of Waipa’s goals and Miss Stout the fourth. Miss Courtney scored both Hauraki’s goals. Franklin defeated Rodney B by three to nil, Miss Hyde netting twice and Miss Brown once. Results of the games are as follow: PROVINCIAL CUP Third Round.—Rangitaiki 3, Fiako B 0; Auckland Collegiate 6. Franklin B 0; Waipa 4, Hauraki Plains 2; Franklin 3. Rodney B 0.