HOCKEY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8195, 27 July 1906, Page 6

HOCKEY.

MAJOR GUP COMPETITION. W.F.O.A. v. CARTERTON. The match net ween the W. F.C.A. and Oarteiton teams was played at Xianedowne, yesterday . afternoon, snd resultpd in a win for the W.F.O.A. team by 4 goals to 2. The game was witnessed by a fairly large crowd, who took keen interest in the play, which was of a very fas nature. From the first "bully" the Reds (W.F.0.A.) broke away, but Fisher rolieved, and started an attack for Carterton. This was kept up for some time, and eventually jßuuny bustled the ball through the posts, and registered Carterton's first goal. This score had the effect of livening up the Reds, and they made some hot attacks on the Whites' goal, but without success. The first spell ended— Carterton 1 W.F.O.A nil

The Reds attacked, but bard hitting spoilt a good chance of scoring. From the "bully" which followed, the ball went out to Bunny, who took it along the line at a gr«at pace, but his shot at goal went wide. After this came seme of the best play of the match; Mineti, Pragriell and La Roche kept breaking away, and a good passing rush ended in Pragnwll scoring. More play of a varied character followed, the ball going op and down the field at a great pace. From a rush by Carterton Bunny shot a neat coal from the corner of the circle, thus giving Carterton a lead of one goal. Again the Red forwards started a passing rush whiuh ended in Minett shooting goal for the Red 9. The latter still kept up the attack, and eventually after another passing rush La Roche scored, Oarteiton tried very hard to equalise matters, but the Reds were not to be denied and showed good defensive play among the backs. The forwards attacked well. Another attack by the Rods ended in a Bcore being registered by Minett. This was the last score, time being called suou afterwards with the soore standing— W.F.O.A. 1 Carterton 2 For the W.F.C.A. Minett, Pragriell and La Roche played brilliantly among the forwards; while Richards was the pick of the backs. Bunny and Boyle, for Carterton, did splendid work in the forwards, while J. Fisher was most oouspiouous in the backs.

The Selection Committee of the Wairarapa Hookey Association have chosen the following teams to play a praotioe match on Thursday next, in view of the fortneoming representative matches:—"A" Team.—A. J. Fisher. J. Fisher, Thynne, Riohards, Donald, Fairbrother, Bunny, Morgan, Pragnell, Minett and Buuny. "B" Team.—Smith, Gordon, Hooper, Feist, Carley, Niool, 0. King, Williams, Fiaber, Baker, H. Frederickson. HUGHES' SHIELD COMPETITION. GARRY OWIJJN v. GREYTOWN. ■ The match between Greytown and Carry Owen was,played at Greytown, yesterday afternoon. Greytown at the start commenced to attack, and the wings centering nicely kept the back division of the Garry Owen's tiusy stopping "shots" at goal. However, they were equal to the occasion, and for about 20 minutes kept the opponents at bay, until Miss Maguire, following up an especially hot drive, which'rebounded from the posts, scored a nice goal. The score waa unaltered at the end of the first half. Shortly after resuming a smart passing rush by the Greytown forwards, who were all playing a splendid game, ended in Miss E. Hum pbries notching another goal for Greytown. The Garry Owens rallied, and removed play from their territory. The splendid defence of the Greytown backs, however, prevented * them from becoming dangerous, and play remained in the centre of the field for some time. Greytown quickly returned to the attack, and Miss Dunn soored a couple of goals in quick succession. From this out the Garry Owens were kept strictly on the defensive, and the game ended. Greytown 4 Garry Owen 0 Greytown thoroughly deserved their win, as one aud all played good hookey, and ?n the ciroumstances it would be unfair to in<Hvidualiee players. For the Garry Owens Misses O'Leary (3) and M. Ooyle were prominent in the forwards, while Miss M. Collins and Miss M. Stempa \ut in some splen did defensive work. The goalkeeper (Miss Duggan) perfDrmed her work creditably. The game was ably controlled by Mr D. C. Humphrey. After the match Greytown entertained the Garry Owen team at afternoon tea, which waa much appreciated by the visitors.

JSAUPO v. PAKA KOURA. The Raupos met the Paka Koura Clnb at Masterton, yesterday, with a weak team. Nevertheless, the home team rmt up a good fight, and the match, which was very fast aud interesting, resulted in the visitors winning by one goal to nil. The goal waa scored by Miss Cuudy. Thw best players for the winners were Miss Cundy, Benton, E. Barr and Aitcbesun. For the Raupos, Misses Donald, E. Carpentei, V. Carpenter, Spackmau, Church, Barnett and Eastbope were the most conspicuous. Mr J. King waa referee. After the matoh the visitors were hospitably entertained at afternoon tea in the Methodist Schoolroom by the home team.

GLENGARRY v. CARTERTON.

At Lansdowne, yesterday afternoon, the Glengarrys met the Carterton team. The match resulted in a draw, neither aide scoring. Id this match it was apparent, as in most icf the ladies' matches, that more

attention was paid to the defence than to attacking. Mr H. Anderson was referee*

HUIA v. HIGH SCHOOL

A draw, neither side scoring, was the result of the Huia-High School match, played on the Soboolground, yesterday afternoon. The game, which was very interesting, was distinctly a forward one throughout. For the Huias Misses E. Peterson, R. Boopev, L. Barker and Smith (2) played well, and for the High School by Misses O. Richards, Keisenberg and Jackson (2) were the pick. The Huias played all through with only ten players. Mr F. Richards was referee. KIA KALI A B v. EKETAHUNA. The Kia Kaha B team met and defeated the Eketabuna team, at Lausdowne, yesterday, by i goals to 1. The goals for the winners were all soored by Baker.