HOCKEY.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19902, 3 June 1936, Page 12

HOCKEY.

HAMILTON TROPHY PLAY. K AIPAKI’S CONVINCING FORM. COLTS SHOW UP WELL. (By “Left Half.") Hard, ir not spectacular, play again characterised the games decided in the Waikato Hockey Association's Killip Memorial Shield competition, which was continued at Steele Park on Saturday. Kaipaki gained their second convincing win of trophy play by the sound defeat of Old Technicals, while Colts' hard-hitting tactics gave them a three-goal margin over Cambridge who, although playing a short team, offered a much-improved exhibition. The position of the teams at the close of Saturday’s play is as follows:

Beaten by Tactics. On tactics alone were Cambridge beaten by Colts. In the first twenty minutes the country team fully hold their own and, realising that different (methods were necessary, Clough, the Colts’ skipper, launched a programme of hard-hitting and swift l'ollowing*ip. The backs hit strongly out to the wingers, Curteis and Wycherley, who showed fine dash in frequent sallies along the flank. They were well supported by Mclntyre and Perrett in the centre, who showed keen penetration, valuable anticipation in the circle* and useful dexterity with the stick. Their form was a glimpse of the performances of the Colts' eleven when Roughton, Lawry and Kelly established remarkable goalsoorlng records a year or two ago. Uninspiring Game. £or the most part the game between Kaipaki and Old Technicals was of a nondescript description, but was bright enough in the first spell when, with their customary vim and | determination, Kaipaki notched two j lively goals within the first five minutes. With the game apparently well in hand, however, the country team j was prepared to sit back and devote their energies to keep Technical away from their circle. But it is always on attack that Kaipaki shows to advantage and their ability is in offensive rather than defensive and this has been noticeable several times this season when they have let up after a hectic period of attack. In the second half on Saturday Technical showed more enterprise than their opponents, but the play throughout was mediocre and uninteresting save when Technical offered a diversion by brisk movements into the winners’ circle. Fine Forward Play. The honours go to Cambridge for providing the best forward play so far witnessed this season. Powdrill, turning out for the first time this year as centre-forward for the visiting team, was in great fettle, showing perfect control with both reverse and forward strokes. He gave the impression of being brilliantly individual without being selfish and, combining well with L. McKinnon on the outside, initiated some brilliant movements. The pair were always on the hall and gave the Colts’ backs, McKibben and Clark, more than a little trouble. Had they received more support from the half-line, their goaling chances would have been materially improved. Technical’s Forward Division. Hunter was always conspicuous in Technical’s attack im Saturday and proved the most versatile of the forwards, initiating many of the movements into Kaipaki’s circle. He was ably supported by Clough, who was always effective when he gained control. Forster, on the. outside, always gained territory when the ball came his way and was seen in several good dashes down the line. His knowledge of positional play stood him in good stead and he played all his shots with confidence. Off Colour. It was unfortunate that the Cambridge full-backs should have been off colour in the face of such vigorous attack as was launched by the Colts’ forwards on Saturday. McKinnon let Conder down on several occasions and Morse, his associate, although possessing abundant energy was inclined to wander out of position. Both, however, played a tactical game and, by keeping well upheld, put the Colts forwards offside when they were launching some of their most promising sallies. Clark Sound on Defence. The ex-Hinemoa player, Clark, is proving a decided acquisition to Old Technicals this season and proved by his game against Kaipaki on Saturday that he lias lost none of his fine* defensive ability that made him conspicuous in Hinemoa’s ranks last year. Several times on Saturday he saved his team when Kaipaki looked dangerous and his clearing shots were always a factor in turning defence into attack. Like Pountney, of Old Boys, his effectiveness lies in his ability to make long, accurate shots to strategical points when the opposition are pressing. Shepherd, Technical’s goalie, was another who impressed by his ability to get the ball away when Kaipaki were close. He lacks, perhaps, the confidence of Smillie in coining out to meet the ball, but this will come with experience. Jane is Useful. The Colts' flank half, Jane, again gave a sound exhibition against Cambridge on Saturday. Time after time he came back to the assistance of the backs and was every inch a worrier, although there were times when his hitting was inaccurate. Clough was ;he ideal man for the pivot position and his judicious ground shots gave openings to the forwards when the circle was reached. A Boyd Improving. A. Boyd, a strong link in Kaiyaki’s front division, is improving with every game and it should not be long sey° l °ln U the'"last two ‘games 'he has rows when he gets the opportunity. H,. j a willing worker and can be

made the most of opportunities to; clinch the issue with two beautiful goals. It is true that he misses occasionally, but his record so far this season is proof sufiicient of his ability. l Graham was also as sound as ever on Saturday and played his usual reliable game“ Colts' Goalkeeper. Colts have a really sound goal.keeper in J. McKinnon, who gave an laccmuplisheil display against Camlbridge on Saturday. He saved re- ! peat L-illy with ease and confidence and without being undul: bustled by the l swirl sullirs ui' l’Ll\\'lll'lll and L. l McKiuuou, he was always on hand in :rlose play in the circle. He proved ;-very solid and very reliable with his 'pads. retained position, and struck ‘ out with his boots in exemplary fashion. He is a much more improved ’keeper since his last appearance in Hamilton. - Among the Halfbacks. For Technical, Jenkins was a Wil.ling \\'ox'kur and was always in the ‘hunt in the game against Kaipaki. His cliararieristic energy and strategirul play was a strong; link in his team's I‘U>l>lilnCL‘. McAdam has sel«loin played a better game than he did on Saiurday and on two or three occasions “as responsible for excellrut saws. While he swings a littlF wildly UH occasions, his aggressiveness is his: six-mu: point and'proves mus: ull'L-ciivr. being particularly uselful \‘.lll'll his tram is ilrl'rmling; homo tori-iiiirlv. For Kaipaki Hones was not so Illll‘ll in tho litL'llll'i' :15 he usually is, in: \..~. mm». lllt‘ll‘xti always sound 1“, Lilli \\l; Ill‘l'lll‘i‘~i ll]|‘ most im—pri ‘\ , wt in" \\izzuv-rs‘ li:ill’-li:1tlx‘ line on slum-lain}. illlll played a rigorous _L'lell‘ll.‘il.llillL['_. Illll‘li>\\<ll'l\ill‘; Half. iiul ivi' l‘vi- I‘:i:iil\i'iilg_~'i/ halves nn sulll’ilily \\n‘ \"'l;lll \\'llv. shmring‘ iuuuf- mun-wi.! l'mm. “as always a thorn in the clle‘ of the Colts' van-

guard. He kept the forwards well supplied with the ball and never let up in the tackling of the opposing wingers, who gained most ground in the Colts’ sallies. With Bright play- , ing in the Cambridge can next; week, the team has much greater chances of securing a better run of success. Old Boys’ Junlors Revlewod. The early run of play shows that the old Boys' junior eleven should he qultu as strong a ‘comhinullon as last 'yozn' and individunl’forni is impressive for lower grullc players. many 01' \\hmn are being introduced to the game Trill-r looks like a prospect us .u‘onlkeelmr, while a newcomer, .\l. lilonn, has. shown himself in 'he capable tul' hnltlinir his nwn against the stern—v.~t ummaitiun. ’l‘lm half-hacks. llrumlu lnnil Winter, are playing a much-im—-illl‘m't‘d game though added determin—‘illll‘tll on both attack and defence is lnm'ossm‘y. The forwards show good ‘rtomhination although thn inslde men do not make tsum‘cient use of their Iwings. Sanctiord and Phillips. who are glmth fast and fairly relinhlo llll‘l‘l. 'l‘hvy lhnw‘, however. the fault of leaving their rentring shuts until 100 late. I High School’s Backs. In their game with High School .11 ITP. Au’nmutu on Saturday the Te [.\mnnntn .\ team met a fiend rombln’ntion when they encountcrrrl the 011‘luwlllg lint-I‘s. Although they were imthvr lizht. tho lii-:h Srhonl backs {pup Very lilllo away and Pffrcth'ely !ll.’lll|'ll more than our of TH i\\\'.unutn ‘X; snlltrs. .\lnnrlu‘ml I\l:x,\'wl nn nul—>tanilinx u'zllll" t‘nr High Sl'html, illl'l 111. Smith. tllmlull I‘nllwr small .‘ll Ill't' iw‘nl. ~lln::l‘l lii-\wluii iiilu ti ;.:m\4l Na}:w“ tl lta‘ lit-vim an \\ill tln' gum", Au—lmiwt' ~ilml‘l ll.lt'l\ ltnl'r \\lix 'l'lmtns. ‘ New Team Shapes Well. \lthunth this is llivlr I‘tr‘~| .\l'nr‘s ,tt.) in Itw \\‘unm llul'kl‘} .\“uvinv ltwn ~ |"“|t|lt'llllilll>, llirh .\‘L‘livml

created a very favourable Impression in their game against Tc Awamulu \ at To Awamulu on Saturday. The new team is composed mainly of boys but they shaped well, and with a little more coaching should make, their presence felt in the competitions. They were good on defence, but Jacked penetrative force.

Team P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Kaipaki 2 2 — — 4 — 4 Colt* 1 1 — — 4 1 2 014 Techs ... 2 11—332 Cambridge 2 — 2 — 2 7 0 Old Boys 1 — 1 — — 2 0