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Sport 1934

Hockey

1st XI General Criticism

We have been unfortunate in having to scratch two of our Hockey matches this season owing to unfavourable weather conditions. On the whole the 1st XI have worked hard and have shown great enthusiasm, both in practices and actual matches. In spite of this, results so far this season have been disappointing, the chief reasons being inability to shoot when in the circle, continually giving "sticks", and occasional "turns". The forwards have developed a really good attacking line, and display short, sharp, accurate passes. combined with speed and intelligence, but have failed hopelessly on reaching the circle. It is their job to get goals, a pleasing occupation, but unfortunately, the 1st XI forwards have not a good enough eye, quick enough stroke, and judgment in knowing when to strike, and where to send the ball. During two of our matches this season the ball has been in our circle during the greater part of the game, but inability on the part of the forwards to shoot has lost us many goals. Towards the middle of term we lost one of our most helpful ''halfs'' through illness. We all wish her a speedy recovery. The "half-backs'' this season have shown themselves to have unlimited ability for doing a tremendous amount of work. They managed to get the ball neatly to their forwards, but might be a little quicker in taking ''free hits'' and ''rolls in". The "backs" have played a steady game throughout the term, displaying good stickwork and dodging. They should take great care not to obscure the view of the "goal keeper". Whether we return home victorious or otherwise after our Saturday morning matches, I think we all enjoy them to the full. The journeyings, the comradeship, and the excitement of the actual game, will still linger in our memories, when School days are at an end.

1st Xl. Hockey Results

Towwnville Ladies A 5-0 Won

Ackworth Away 7-0 Lost

Pontefract Away Scratched

Castleford Away Scratched

Doncaster Away 2-2 Draw

Rotherham Away 2-1 Lost

Thornes House Away 7-0 Won

Goalkeeper. Rather unreliable - slow "trickling" shots have been the

chief difficulty. A keen player, but must try to anticipate more.

L. Back (Captain). A capable and enthusiastic Captain. She is a great help to the team. Good stick work, and dodging, passes well.

R. Back. A newcomer to the team. Has acquitted herself well - uses "reverse sticks" far too frequently. and occasionally passes wildly.

L. Half. A good, speedy. clean player - marks well, and passes accurately.

C. Half. A new member of the 1st XI. Slow to decide where to pass, tackles well, and marks - a promising player.

B. Half. A new member of the team. Has made a satisfactory start. Rather rough at times and inclined to hit wildly.

L. Wing. A speedy player who gathers the ball up well. Must remember to keep on touch line.

L. Inner. A great improvement since last season. Uses L. Wing too frequently - must vary her passes. Shooting weak.

C. Forward. Combines well with the rest of the forwards - shooting slow in the circle. Quicker action required.

R. Inner. Passing and dodging good, stick work neat and accurate - shooting poor.

R. Wing. Has not been made sufficient use of this term. An enthusiastic and reliable player.

2nd XI Hockey Notes

Most of the members of the 2nd are new to the team this season, and all require a great deal of practice. There appears to be no strength behind their drives, which results in a muddled and crowded game. The team must learn to clear the ball. This term, the team have been responsible for giving "sticks" and "turns" on various occasions, both during practices and actual matches, resulting in the School team being penalised, giving great advantage to the opposing side. Again the 2nd XI do not realise the absolute necessity for quick accurate shooting, having once gained circle, and the advantage of following up the shot.

Mention must be made of the following:-

V. Rowley (Goal Keeper). Has made a promising beginning, and used her feet well. She must however remember not to take flying shots at the ball unless absolutely forced to do so, and beware of the slow bumpy ball.

E. Kirk (R. Inner). Has played well, but has been most unfortunate with her shooting. Tackling and marking very good.

D. Hepworth (C. Forward). Great improvement in stick work this term. Tries to pass in all directions, but must keep in the middle of the field and in line with the forward with the ball.

L. Jagger (C. Half). Has made a capable and efficient Captain throughout the term.

Results

Oct. 7. Ackworth Home 6-1 Lost

14. Scratched

11. Doncaster Away 5-1 Lost

Nov. 4. Rotherham Home 4-1 Lost

Rugby Football Notes

Hemsworth G.S. v Wath G.S.

Entertaining Wath Secondary School,on Saturday, the School 1st XV won by six points to three. Hemsworth played uphill in the first half, and did most of the pressing, but they could not score, and at half-time they were losing by three clear points, Beeston having kicked a penalty goal for Wath. In the second half Hemsworth attacked vigorously, but Wath's defence held out until Hemstock intercepted a pass and scored a good try, the kick at goal being unsuccessful. Shortly afterwards Wainwright scored another unconverted try for Hemsworth following a scrummage on the try line.

Hemsworth's second string drew at Wath 3-3.

Hemsworth G.S. 1st XV. v. Barnsley G.S. 1st XV.

School 1st XV. visited Barnsley Grammar School 1st XV., and after a keen game were defeated by 11 points to 5. Hemsworth gained an early lead when Heath scored a clever try and added the goal points. Play became vigorous after this, but it was not until near the interval that Barnsley equalised. In the second half, Hemsworth took up the defensive, and kept the home team from obtaining the lead until the closing stages, when they converted a penalty kick, and completed the scoring with another penalty goal a few minutes before the end.

Hemsworth G.S. 2nd XV. v. Barnsley G.S. 2nd XV.

School 2nd XV. overwhelmed Barnsley Grammar School 2nd XV. by 58 points to nil at Hemsworth on Saturday. Tries were scored by Duckitt (4), Shelley (3), Hartley (2), Scales (2), Sutton and Walker, and goals were kicked by Duckitt (7) and Sutton, Duckitt also kicked a penalty goal.

Castleford G.S. v. Hemsworth G.S.

After a hard fought game at Castleford, School 1st XV lost by 12 points to 5 to Castleford Grammar School 1st XV. Hemsworth opened the attack and just failed to score when Croft was brought down on the try line. The visitors were constantly attacking, but could not score. Then Castleford took the lead with a penalty goal, but shortly afterwards Duckitt gave Croft a good pass for the latter to score near the corner, Heath kicking a good goal. In the second half play became very keen, and the tackling of both sides was excellent. Hemsworth held the lead until a few minutes before the end,

when Castletord were awarded two penalty goals which they converted, and just on time they scored a try.

Hemsworth G.S. 2nd XV v. Castleford G.S. 2nd XV

School 2nd XV scored another success by defeating Castleford Grammar School 2nd XV at Hemsworth by 16 points to 3. The scorers for Hemsworth were Walker (two tries), Thorpe (one try, two goals and a penalty goal).

HGS. 1st XV. v. Castleford G.S. 1st XV. At Hemsworth

Hemsworth forwards, although a much lighter pack, gave an excellent display. After a quarter of an hour Croft snapped up the ball and scored a neat try, Hemstock converting. Just before half time Heath kicked a good penalty goal for Hemsworth, who led at the interval by eight clear points. Early in the second half Croft again scored a try for Hemsworth, which Hemstock easily converted. After this reverse Hemsworth held them back. Ramsden however reduced the arrears with a penalty kick.
Result: HGS. 13 points. Castleford GS. 3 points.