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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1915

[Review of the activities of the hockey club]

Sketch of man playing hockey

At the commencement of the term, despite the numerous attractions, "barked" shins, broken noses, etc., the Hockey Club was found to be in a rather precarious condition. Not only did we feel the loss of four Senior players—G. Strack, J. McDowall, K. Strack, and S. Castle—but on account of financial difficulties, we were living in daily horror of a bolt from the blue. The season, however, opened with a monster practice at Karori Park, and during the first week of the term the Selection Committee spent many an anxious moment considering how to divide 29 men into three equal teams. But now all is changed, and with the advent of new players and the weekly attendance of the "redoubtable" George and Strack (tertius) from the Trentham reinforcements, we are looking forward to a pleasant and successful year. The Club Captain, E. Rowntree, reports that the Senior team, with its usual dashing forward line, is doing valiant service, and should come off with honours. As the results show, the team is in a promising condition, and holds a good position in the Cup competition.

The Second Eleven had a poor start, but by now, the willingness of the team has made up their loss. There is a number of first-class players, and with attention paid to the combination, this team should come off victor in the Junior Challenge matches. As usual, the men are all very keen. Seldom before has our Junior B team had such a high standard of play and such full numbers. Owing to the untiring work of their captain, the team shows promise, and is amply fulfilling expectations.

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Thus the present players, proud of our members away at the front, are wielding the stick, and with good weather we should have a very successful year.

Results of the three teams:—