With this victory Wellington College met the Section B finalists, Auckland Grammar, in the final at the Tournament. Played under good conditions the College team seemed tired and lacked the necessary drive for victory. However in being defeated 5-1 the college was not disgraced, and emerged from the tournament with colours flying. We extend our congratulations to the following players who obtained Wellington Secondary School rep. honours:A. Benjamin, J. Aburn, D. Butler, I. Kerr (captain), and D. Thwaites. v. Palmerston North Boys’ High School, 2nd July. Following an arduous train journey the team arrived at Palmerston North and proceeded to enjoy some excellent hospitality. Play commenced at 2.30 p.m. on a heavy ground. Right from the whistle Palmerston pressed hard, and although they did not score, it took our XI ten minutes to gain the ascendancy. College scored first with a goal netted by Squire. At half-time the score was 3-0 in our favour. Appearing revitalised after the interval, Palmerston rallied and in quick succession netted three goals to equalise. With time almost up the score read 4-4, but right on time Carter slipped the ball into the net to obtain a 5-4 victory for the College XI. v. Christchurch Boys’ High School, 7th July. The Christchurch Boys’ High hockey team arrived on Sunday morning, 6th July, for our keenly contested annual match with them. Monday was a glorious day and when the two teams took the field the sun was shining brilliantly. Play commenced at 2.30 p.m. before a good gathering of spectators.
4A HOCKEY TEAM. - Coach: Mr. Bradley. Team: B. Ambrose, D. S. Campion, K. G. Douglas, J. V. Edgar, M. L. Hanlon, D. D. Kelly, K.J. Little (captain), R. G. McArthur, M. Ranchodd, P. D. Robinson, E. B. Smith, T. R. Whitehead (vice-captain). Results: v. University, won 6-2. v. Baptist, won 8-0. v. Indians, won 2-1. v. Karori, won 1-0. v. T.O.B.. won 5-0. v. Hutt, won 7-0. v. University, won 15-0. v. Baptist, won 6-0. v. Indians, drew 2-2. v. Karori, won 13-0. v. T.O.B., won 7-0. Summary: Played 11, won 10, drawn 1, goals for 72, goals against 5. Won Grade. 5A HOCKEY TEAM. - Coach: Mr. Hickson. Team: P. A. Taylor (captain), R. M. L. Whitlock (vice-captain), R. A. Bell, H. C. Swadling, J. Hollings, C. Butland, G. J. Knight, M. L. Hanlon, R. N. Tillman, R. K. Dreyer, N. Breingan, L. Howe. Results: v. Technical College, won 4-0. v. Rongotai College, won 9-2. v. H.V.H.S., won 3-1. v Rongotai College, won 7-0. v. Technical College, won 7-0. v. 5B, won 3-2. v. Petone, Lost 1-2. Summary: Played 7, won 6, lost 1, goals for 34, goals against 7. Won grade (first equal with Petone).
From the beginning the game was fast and exhilarating, and although the result was a scoreless draw, everyone present enjoyed the match. Wellington attempted to play a short passing game, but Christchurch played the long hitting type of hockey. Christchurch star right winger, Crossen, was successfully bottled up by College’s N.Z. representative, I. Kerr, who played brilliantly, as he did throughout the season. HOCKEY, 1st XI, 1952 - Coach: Mr. Bradley. Team: I. Kerr (captain). R. Carter (vice-captain), J. Aburn, A. Benjamin, D. Butler, M. Hacche, N. Leeming, R. McCorkindale, P. Robinson, E. Smith, R. Stubbs, B. Squire, D. Thwaites. Results:
TOURNAMENT v. Seddon Tech., won 6-2. v. Wellington Tech., won 3-0. v. Nelson College, won 2-1. v. Auckland Grammar (Final), lost 5-1. Summary: Played 20, won 11, lost 4, drawn 5, goals for 67, goals against 32.
5B HOCKEY TEAM. - Coach: Mr. Hickson. Team: K. Myers (captain), J. F. Cooper, D. H. Catley, B. J. Clarke, D. E. B. Beck, J. R. Aston. M. E. Morgan, D. G. Thomson, B. M.Gordon, E. R. Hornblow, N. S. Waterhouse,W. E. Bowater. Results: v. Army, drew 1-1. v. Technical College, drew 3-3. v. Petone, lost 6-5. v. High School, lost 7-6. v. 5A, lost 2-3. v. Petone, lost 2-3. Summary: Played 6, won 0, drew 2, lost 4, goals for 9, goals against 21.
v. Hutt, lost 3-1. v. Varsity, drew 1-1. v. Johnsonville, won 5-0. v. Training College, won 5-2. v. Miramar, won 8-1. v. Hutt, drew 1-1. v. P.N.B.H.S., won 5-4. v. H.V.H.S., won 4-1. v. C.B.H.S., drew 0-0. v. Johnsonville, won 6-3. v. Training College, draw 2-2. v. Huia, lost 5-4. v. Karori, drew 1-1. v. Rongotai College, won 3-2. v. Varsity, lost 4-3. v. Miramar, won.
6A HOCKEY TEAM. - Coach: Mr. Haigh. Team: I. M. Amoore, J. D. Cook (captain), L. D. Atkinson (vice-captain), G. L. Compton G. C. Brown, B. H. D. Taylor, W. G. Fry, B.G. Moss, W. H. Bretton, W. S. Woodward, R.G. Cowan, P. A. G. Mackie, L. W. Storey. Results: v. Johnsonville, lost 13-0. v. Technical B, lost 4-0. v. 6B, won 5-3.
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