Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 10, No. 10. July 16, 1947

Women's Hockey

Women's Hockey

Because of heavy grounds and no matches for three weeks the standard of hockey last Saturday was not what one expects to see at this time of the year. The Senior A team, though soundly beaten by Tech Old Girls, a team which has challenged the leaders of the grade, had reason to feel satisfied with their efforts. The main difference between the teams was the inability of 4he forwards to finish off their passing movements by scoring. Tech. Old Girls, on the other hand, were magnificent shots from the edge of the'circle to the top of the goal net, and ones which any goalkeeper might be forgiven for not stopping. The outstanding players of the day were M. Seddon, transferred to right half, and C. Murphy as goalkeeper. Varsity's only goal came from a corner, with V. Rich rushing in to score from a rebound from the goalie's pads. T.O.G. 5, Varsity 1.

The Senior Reserve game provided another win for the leaders of that grade—Upper Hutt. The score was 5-0. Members of the Varsity team tell me that in spite of having two of their usual team away they did not feel overwhelmed. J. Lees, goalkeeper, is proving a great asset and with more confidence and experience may prove the best goalkeeper of her grade.

By defeating the.second top team in the grade Varsity Senior B team has now risen to second equal. P.T.O.G. were unfortunate in having to play one short, but even so Varsity had the better stickvvork and combination. Offside play robbed them of several goals, but the game ended 2-0 in their favour.

Owing to their match being transferred from Kilbirnie to Griffins at the Hutt, the Juniors' game lacked the usual number of players. Varsity generously loaned one of their players to Y.W.C.A. and then proceeded to win the game 4-0. All four goals were scored by Cicely McCurdy, a beginner who has shown steady improvement all season.

Canterbury v. Victoria

Canterbury College Senior B v. Victoria Senior B.—Last Sunday morning Victoria girls were up bright and early to meet their visitors at the wharf and see them billeted. In the afternoon a party explored, the Corlnthlc and came up to Varsity where they were given tea and escorted to the pictures. On Monday afternoon the two teams took the field at Newtown Park, and Canterbury reversed the usual order of the victor of this fixture by winning 2-1. The play was fairly even, Canterbury having the edge slightly on Victoria through their stronger hitting. Pat Young, backed by Isla Ashton, made, many breakaways down the left line-out and good defensive work by E. Anderson (Canterbury) stopped many of the movements from reaching the circle. The Canterbury team expressed their apperciation of the way in which they had been entertained and sailed away on the 7.45 ferry.

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". . . And Things"

At a recent Tramping Club Committee Meeting, the question of the disposal of the Club's marquee was discussed. The opinion of a female member of the committee was, "I think we should leave it till the Spring when people are thinking about tents and things."