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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1910

Hockey

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Hockey.

Men's Hockey Club.

" A health to all that shot and miss'd."

—Taming of the Shrew.

The Club started this season with a satisfactory balance - sheet, and with a record which has not been equalled by any club in Wellington. Last season the club kept its five teams in the field without defaulting once. This season the Seniors were not positive about winning the Cup as usual, as five or last year's players. namely, MacDougal, Monaghan, Brodie, Griffiths, and Bogle, were not available at the commencement of the season. Both Monaghan and Bogle are now wielding the stick, and the Club were fortunate to secure the services of Gaze, Rowntree, Clere, and Taylor.

The Club entered five teams, but owing to influenza, the lower grades have been represented by a few but valiant enthusiasts, who rightly deserve the name of true sports.

The Seniors are to be heartily congratulated at occupying the leading place at the end of the first round, and also having one man, D. S. Smith, in the A Reps., and seven in the B Reps. Eyes off the Cup, Seniors!

Both 2A and 3A are well up in their respective grades.

Summary of Matches.
Senior.

V.C. v Wellington. Draw, 1-1. Everyone dissatisfied. Determined to have a victory next time. G. Strack scored the solitary goal.

V.C. v Karori. Won, 6-4. Improved combination. Karori argued the point while College scored. Beere (1), Smith (2), C. Strack (1), G.Strack (2).

V.C. v Y.M.C.A. Won, 10-2. Sorry, Y.M., but could not help it. Beere (5), Smith (3), C. Strack (1), G. Strack (1).

V.C. v Wesley. Won, 2-0. Played on Kelburne ground-rotten. Smith broke his stick, but scored (1), G. Strack (1).

V.C. v United. Won, 2-1. Solid, but "the greens were more lithe and aggressive than the ponderous red and whites."-(Free Lance.) We thank the ladies for their gentle yells of encouragement. C. Strack (1), G. Strack (1).

V.C. v Metropolitan. Won, 5-2. Taking life easy now. Smith (1), G. Strack (2), C. Strack (2).

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Junior A.

V.C. v Wesley Won, 6-2. At Karori. The form displayed was remarkably good, and gave promise for the future, but the forwards had a habit of bunching and not keeping their proper places. The scorers were, Rutherfurd (2), Smith, Griffiths, Brodie and Kibblewhite. The work of Rutherfurd amongst the forwards, and Kibblewhite amongst the backs was especially notable.

V.C. v Y.M.C.A. Won, 13-0. At No. 4 ground, Day's Bay. The ground was very poor, but everyone on our side played well, the play of Rutherfurd, Brodie, Broad and Kibblewhite being excellent. The scorers were Brodie (5), Rutherfurd (2), Rigg (2), Griffiths (1), Kibblewhite (2) and Eichelbaum (1).

V.C. v. Metropolitan. Won, 8-4. Day's Bay No. 5 ground. The ground was in a very wet condition, and skating was fashionable. The play of the forwards was brilliant, especially that of Griffiths and Smith. The scorers were Griffiths (3), Brodie (2), Rutherfurd (2), and Smith (1), Waldegrave smacked a beautiful goal, but unfortunately it was into our net, and counted for the opponents.

V.C. v. Karori. Lost, 5-1. The Karori ground was unsuitable, but our play was such, that we should have lost on any ground. There was a great deal of bad shooting. Brodie was the sole scorer.

V.C. v. Petone. Won, 2-0, Thorndon ground, Miramar. The bad shooting of the forwards spoiled countless opportunities. The backs played well, notably Henderson and Watson. Brodie scored both goals.

V.C. v. United. Won, 1-0. No. 2. Day's Bay. All played excellently, especially the halves. Brodie again was the sole scorer.

V.C. v. St. Patrick's College Old Boys. Lost, 2-0. Kelburne Park. This game was lost through our forwards, whose play until they reached the circle was superb, afters which it was execrable.

Junior B.

The Captain informs us that this team should have won more matches. Looking at the record below we quite believe it. Summary—1 game won, 6 lost; 24 goals scored, 33 against.

V.C. v. United. Lost, 5—7. We had a full team but most of the backs were forwards. This accounts for tall scoring.

V.C. v. Wesley. 2—6. The captain was the last to land—the team was one man short; the Duppa Street Ground was very lumpy; and our opponents better than us. But for these factors we should have done better. As it was we lost.

V.C. v. Y.M.C.A. We won, 12—2. Our opponents were out-manoeuvred. (They played four men short—we with two.)

V.C. v. Metropolitan. Lost, 1—4. The two men short difference.

V.C. V. Karori. Lost, 2—4. We should have won this. The captain was away, and we were two men short.

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V.C. v. Petone. Lost, 3—7. Four men went forth by train. A couple more arrived just at the crucial moment and pressing into the service two youths with more enthusiasm than experience the gallant eight gave battle. They led for a time, evened at half-time 3 all, but the strain told, and the game ended as above.

V.C. v. Wellington. Lost, 1—3. We had twelve men, but our opponents objected to us playing all of them; so we made the 12th line umpire. He did very good work. Game much better than usual.

III A.

V.C. v. Wellington. Drawn 4-4. The game was in our favour in all respects but the score. Morrison, Mackay, Reid and Hancock got goals.

V.C. v. Karori. Lost 3-1. The less said the better. Fitt scored.

V.C. v. Petone. Won 11-1. The absence of the referee was not responsible for all our goals. Fitt (9), Morrison (2), were factors.

V.C. v. III. B. Won. The B team loyally defaulted.

V.C. v. Metropolitan. Won 8-2. An even game in spite of the score. Fitt (5), Scott (2) and Hancock shot goals.

V.C. v. Government Life. Our opponents refused to play, as there was no one present whom they would trust with the whistle.

III. B.

V.C. v. Metropolitan. Lost 10—2. At Miramar. We played two men short. Strack and Winder shot goals.

V.C. v. Government Life. Lost 10—0. At Miramar. Two men short again.

V.C. v. Gregg's. Lost 19—1. We played four men short, till Tinney came to the rescue from III A whose victory was as assured as ours was doubtful. Munro shot the solitary goal.

Doleful is the above tale, the sequel is even more so, for in three succeeding fixtures we had to default and play a scratch game with our opponents. The reason has, of course, been that owing to illness, accidents, etc., our men have from time to time been "commandeered" for the upper grades. We hope, however, to get a few men more, and then, we believe, we shall be able to make a better showing.

Ladies' Hockey Club.

"Her hardy face repels the tanning wind."

At the beginning of the present term it was thought that the Ladies' Hockey Club would have a hard task to maintain its reputation of being one of the most successful of College institutions. Many old members had found it necessary to give up their connection with the Club; a page 91 large number of them had left the district whilst others found that ever-increasing duties in connection with their studies prevented them from devoting an afternoon each week to hockey.

Contrary to expectations, however, the Club has so far had a most successful season. It is true that only two teams could be entered for the local championship matches, but this in itself has not been devoid of beneficial results to the Club. The committee decided to enter both teams for the Senior Championship, and the innovation has proved to be a wise one. The two teams for the most part have travelled together to Day's Bay every Saturday afternoon, and this, together with the fact that each team plays in the same grade, has done much to promote and strengthen the enthusiasm and goodfellowship which should exist among members of a University Club.

The Club were to have held their annual dance on the evening of the 24th May, but the function was unavoidably postponed.

The College A team has so far been extremely successful, having won every match. The only goals registered against it were obtained by the College B team.

The B team has proved not unworthy of its promotion to senior rank, having suffered only two defeats, one of which was inflicted by the A team. The team is composed of the survivors of last year's Juniors, together with a few new enthusiasts.

Summary of Matches.

V.C. v. Hinemoa. Won 4—0 Misses Shepherd (3), and McIntosh (1) scored. A good open game, although the first match of the season. Both elevens strove hard for victory but the combination of the college forwards proved superior, whilst the backs made a strong defence.

V.C. v. St. John's. Won 6—0. Misses Shepherd (4), Kerslake (1) and McIntosh (1) shared the honours. This was also a fast game and a better one than the score would appear to indicate. The college goalkeeper (Miss Gooder) 'played splendidly, and proved herself to be most reliable.

V.C. v. Gregg's. Won 11—0. Misses Shepherd (5), Bisset (2), Kerslake (1), Tavendale (1) and McIntosh (2) registered the goals. This was the most uninteresting game of the season. Our opponents were two players short, and consequently our forwards had great difficulty in preventing themselves from getting "off-side."

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V.C. v. Wellington. Won 5—0. Goals were obtained by Misses Shepherd (2), and Kerslake (1). This could not be called an open game, but the Wellington team defended extremely well and kept the ball moving repeatedly towards our goal. By good hitting on the part of our backs the forwards were enabled to regain possession of the ball and manage to pierce the defence of the team on five occasions.

V.C. v. Campbell Street Old Girls (Palmerston North). Won 6—2. This match was played on the afternoon of June 3rd. on Kelburne Park, and proved to be the best and most enjoyable that the college team has had for some time. The visitors won the toss and played with the wind, but the college obtained the ball from the bully. Miss Tavendale speedily took possession and having carried the ball up the field centred brilliantly to Miss K. McIntosh, who scored. Both teams having been accustomed to the soft ground the game became very fast and owing to splendid combination on the part of the college forwards (Misses Tavendale and Kerslake being conspicuous), Miss McIntosh scored two more goals in quick succession. The visitors then began to show their true form and college were put on the defence and forced to concede several corners. The ball kept travelling quickly from one end of the field to the other and at last the efforts of the visitors were rewarded when they scored a fine goal from the left wing. Miss Kerslake shortly afterwards registered the fourth goal for college. On resuming play the visitors attacked strongly and gave our backs an anxious time. We were without the services of Miss Scott, but Miss McRae proved a tower of strength at full back. Through her agency Miss Kerslake obtained the ball and scored the fifth goal for college. The visitors again attacked with determination and at last were successful in scoring their second goal. Just before the end of the game Miss Shepherd scored for college. Thus ended an extremely well contested game. The College club entertained the visitors at luncheon at the Kelburne Kiosk and afterwards at afternoon tea in the gymnasium.

V.C. A v. V.C. B. Won 10—2. Misses Bissett (2), Shepherd (2), McIntosh (4), Tavendale (1) and Kerslake (1) scored for the A team, and Misses G. Saxon and Williams for the B. Each team played one short. The game was enjoyed by all and was full of incident. The B forwards played particularly well and much excitement was caused when they scored their first goal. The A's were so overcome with surprise that shortly afterwards the B's were again successful in man£uvering the ball between the posts.

B. Team Matches.

V.C. v. St. John's. Won 4—3. Misses Cathie (2), Gibson (1) and McKenzie (1) scored. College were delighted at winning their first match in senior company.

V.C. v. Hinemoa. Lost 1—0. Hinemoa wrested an unwilling and hard-earned victory.

V.C. v. Wellington. Drawn 2 goals all. Miss Williams scored both goals for College. She has proved to be a valuable acquisition to the forward line.

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V.C. v. Petone. Drawn 1 all. Miss Gibson scored. The game was played on Kelburne Park. Combination was this time lacking and College failed to attack strongly.

V.C. v. Gregg's. Won 9—1. The score was compiled by Misses Williams (5), Sievwright (2), F. Neilson (1) and McKenzie (1). The forwards played brilliantly and were ably assisted by the backs. Combination was excellent the passing at times being extremely pretty to watch. The play of the whole team has improved immensely, both in attack and defence. The full backs put in some good work. The halves were on the whole very good, the most conspicuous being Miss G. Saxon. The forwards played exceptionally well, their dribbling, passing, and centreing being (at any rate in the first spell) almost faultless. If they continue to improve in attacking and shooting they will become a formidable Line.

Record of Matches.

Tanle of results

EXCHANGES. We beg to acknowledge receipt of the following :—"The Kiwi," "The Review" (O.U.), "The Wellingtonian," "The Scindian," "The Southlandian," "The Waitakian," The Nelsonian," "Blue and White."