The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, October 1913

Hockey — Men's Hockey Club

Hockey

Men's Hockey Club.

image of men playing hockey

The season which has now practically closed has proved an unprecedented success for our Club, and a record has been established which will take some living: up to. The Senior team has again received the laurels of victory, winning the Championship Cup by the handsome margin of 7 points. The win has been a popular one, and is calculated to stir up enthusiasm for next year. An interesting feature of the season's play was the meeting of the Otago 'Varsity team during the visit of the Otago representatives. This game was most en-joyable, the local team winning by 3 to 2. Unfortunately, it was found impossible to get a team away this season to accept Auckland 'Varsity's kind invitation, but Auckland wish it to be known that they expect a visit next year.

The Committee this year have been somewhat enterprising, and have decided to import, ready for next season, a number of specially designed sticks. These are to be bound (Ye gods!) with green and gold binding, and will be called the Victoria College stick. Needless to say, these should be in great demand next reason, and those desirous of purchasing a new stick should make further enquiries.

The appeal, Mr. Editor, through your last issue for financial assistance towards the securing of a Club-house at Karori did not prove as fruitful as we had anticipated, but, nothing daunted, we again say the advantages of such a building are perfectly ovbious, and the Committee confidently expects the erection of this to be an accomplished Fact in time for next season. While on the suestion of finance, this year the raising of ground fees and other charges by the Association has caused an unusual demand on the coffers of the Club, but thanks to generous donors, the burden has been considerably lightened. It is hoped, by means of the proceeds from the break-up dance, which is promoted under the auspices of the Hockey Clubs, that all Liabilities will be met.

The Club has pleasure in congratulating Messrs. G. Strack, C. Strack, Burbidge (now unfortunately departed), and Griffiths on securing Senior Representative honours; Messrs. K. Strack, Thomson and Gaze for emergency rank, and Messrs. Cleghorn and Rowntree in gaining a place in the "B" team. In Junior grades, Messrs. Cockerill, Salek, Fossette and Collins are to be congratulated for getting into the Junior Representatives. The Junior teams have maintained their high standing all through, and deserve credit for their display. Junior "A" have still a chance for the premiership in their grade.

Junior A.

v. St. Augustine's. Won, 2—1.

Salek scored both goals. yeats and McDowall played well in the backs.

v. V.C. B. Won, 8—0.

Did 2A forget that there would be two reports on the game? We are inclined 10 believe parly bias must have been introduced. Scores were: Salek 5, Jones 2, Foden 1, (Did you kick it through, Foden?)

v. Hutt Valley. Won, 3—2.

Owing to injuries, several changes were made in backs. Forwards played in great style. Again Salek 2, Foden 1.

v. K.Y.M.I. Drawn, 2—2.

Unfortunately (or was it?), K.Y.M.I, saw fit to protest over the referee's version of the advantage rule. This match is to be replayed,

v. United. Drawn, 2-2.

Collins and Fossette scored. The better team did not win. Our men lacked combination !

v. Govt. Life. Drawn, 1—1.

Very scrappy game; want of combination again felt; scorer unknown.

v. K.Y.M.I. Lost, 5—3.

Opponents too tough a proposition; hence these tears. Lennard, Salek, and Foden scored.

v. Wellington. Won, 3—1.

Very wet. Cockerill and Jones played well.

v. Hutt. Won, 3—1.

Cockerill (sans stick) kicked and saved splendidly. Bes1 game to date; in fact, no one merited censure.

Thirds.

Reports on Third Eleven are very meagre; but though the season has been a trying one, valuable work has been done in initiating several new member. The heat and burden of the day have been borne by Edwards and Robertson, but the Captain reports that all have done their fair share.