Hockey Seniors Defeated

Last week the Hockey boys were in good spirits. And why not? Hadn't the Seniors cleaned up Air Force to the tune of 5—2 the Saturday before (21st)? And hadn't the Juniors notched their sixth victory with a 6—2 win over Petone? But this week there is a sadder tale to tell for the Seniors suffered their first outright defeat at the hands of Karori Kiwis. The Senior B team went down again but—the Juniors notched their seventh win and what is even more pleasing, the Thirds carried the old Green and Gold to victory out at Hutt.

In the game against Air Force the Seniors had looked as if they were going down with the score at 1—2 near the end, but a change of tactics brought us four rattling good goals. George Stacey showed up well at left wing, scoring two of them. Harry Scott (2) and Evan Raine (1) were the other scorers. This week, Karori Kiwis were too good. A Karori team is always hard to beat, and this one very hard. We had some near goals, but then, so did they, and the score, was a good indication of what we deserved. Though we rallied in the second half, we were out of touch most of the time. Karori are third on the ladder, and it is very pleasing to see our Seniors up in third position out of nine teams.

With three draws ('Varsity habit) and one win up, the team has been doing moderately well. They have met some pretty tough teams, but Orman's men have done their stuff nobly. Orman, Ives, Grinstead (for wards), Tilson (full-back), and Marklew (half) are the strongest men in this team, with Aickman and Braithewaite (Keith) showing up too. A little more practice and the team would do considerably better.

Thirds.

Here is a team that has deserved to do better than it has. The boys lack experience, many of them, but they're plugging away, doing good work, and their keenness makes up for their lack in other directions. Their victory this Saturday gives them their second. (They have also drawn once). We hope this win will inspire them further. Ross-Familton (R.H.), Wilson (C.F.) and Wester-bury (IX.) are the best men of this team. Kellaway is a good worker, and Davies too. Goodey and Heiman are only beginners, and like the rest have a lot to learn about positional play. That's only to be expected of course. Congrats on the win, Thirds, we're hoping for some more.

Junior.

This team is the Club's hope, as they are keen and fit, and have deserved all the wins (seven out of eight matches). They were most unlucky to be defeated by Technical I.

A little stronger work could come from Mason (goal), Ponton and Pownall (full-backs). These two latter could lengthen their clearing hits. The halves, Harkness, Newell and Caughly have played [unclear: said] hockey. The forwards combine well, with George Marwick and Horner showing up with some fine work. Both are forceful and heady players. E. Christian, who came to us from Waivarapa College, is a fast right wing with a good centring hit. O'Donnell is not showing up, but is putting in some solid work.