Hockey

If " Many evil slippers " then Would quickly mount the flight Of office steps. The moaning grew Louder and louder still— The sort of noise which one can hear Inside a water mill. The crashing grew and then a roar Filled all the air around ; The sort of roar for which the Mount Vesuvius is renowned. And then a click, a kind of clang, A dull, metallic sound ; A sound as if some spectre chains Came clattering to the ground. Then all was still, a gleam appeared Above the office steps ; I looked to see the " Black and White f1 And hoped for even Schweppes. The lights went on, a face appeared, " I've seen the ghost," I said. I turned around and to the House I very quickly sped. I've seen the ghost, a real true ghost, And I'll give you the gist Of what I saw. The ghost appeared just like our organist. In fear I took my pen and tried, Was forced, to write so fast ; And that is why the first four lines Are different from the last.

THE COUNT.

Thochey.

RETROSPECT.

The Press of England now holds such an exalted position that it is dangerous to be a free lance contributing to an oldestablished paper with a steady and certified circulation. One simply must obey the adamant editor-in-chief and send in the " copy " by a given date. Otherwise, it might have been tempting to have waited until the Old Peterite match was over, and heard whether any of the Old Peterites dared to mutter that " the XI was good, I admit, but in my day we beat so and so." Possibly they may like to think so, but as a keen follower of form (that is, I believe, the technical term), I am quite confident that, as a team, the team of 1933 is not only outstanding, but the best

side that the School has ever had. It is evenly balanced, and instead of possessing a star or two, is in itself a constellation. It has played three really strong sides—Scarborough (beaten only once), Worksop (beaten only once), and York (beaten only by Scarborough).

In the first match the ground was only just playable after the snow, and the School, undoubtedly, had the best of the luck, and were lucky to win and not draw against our sporting adversaries ; but, on the other hand, our forward line had not been properly settled, and we had not had sufficient practice. Worksop, who had just beaten Cranwell, were a fast, wellbalanced side—better than they were two years ago, although they had not a star of the calibre of Burton. It was a great game ; clean hockev, with a commendable absence of whistle—commendable to the players of both sides. Territorially, Worksop had most of the game, but the ball control of Dodds and Ruddock, and the intrepid and stalwart defence of Worsley in goal just turned the scale, while Ogley was " great."

The match against York was in many ways spoilt for lovers of sporting hockey, though it was in no way lacking in incident and thrill. It seems a pity that a game cannot be conducted in friendly rivalry. There were far too many fouls, and a plethora of referees, captains, coaches, and running commentators. Happily it was the only match in which these incidents occurred is it that both sides were too keen on records?

On April 5th the County Secretary is bringing a side against the School, and it is hoped that the " gate " will be good ; and we hope that the School side will prove itself the best team that St. Peter's has produced.

CHARACTERS OF THE XI.

R. Og-ley.—A remarkably clever back ; he must take his place with our other two distinguished backsB. D. Toyne (Indian

Army), and L. F. Leversedge (Cambridge University). He will go very far in hockey.

N. NV. D. Yardley.—A rattling shot, who should rival our distinguished international very clever with stick and combines well with

S. Dodds.—A hard-working centre-forward—less wild as a shot this season, and also clever with his stick.

F. P. Sedman.—An indefatigable centre-half—has he ever been tired?

H. K. Worsley.—A splendid goalkeeper—with stick, foot, hand, body, or face—the School owes much to him.

J. E. Ruddock.—Has developed into a fine outside-right—centres well, and always good to watch.

R. P. Warin.--Has been rather uncertain, at times brilliant, but will " turn " too much, and so gives free hits to the opponents.

W. Hardacre.—An energetic half-back, whose hard work more than outweighs a lack of pace.

J. M. Atkinson.—A good back on a medium-paced or soft ground —must speed up on a hard ground.

A. V. Mackintosh.—A tricky outside-left--apt to hang off-side.

J. W. Stead.--An improving half-back who should do well with more experience.

SCHOOL MATCHES.

Wed., Feb. 1 v. West Yorks. Reg - t Home...Cancelled. Sat., Feb. 4 v. Leeds Corinthians Home...Won... 8 0 Sat., Feb. 11 v. Scarborough H.0 Home...Won... 6 5 Sat., Feb. 18 v. 3rd Hussars Home ...Won ...11-0 Wed., Feb. 22 v. Northumberland Fus Nway...Won... 5-0 Wcd., Mar. 1 v. Northumberland Fus Home... Cancelled . Thur., Mar. 9 v. Doncaster H.C. Home...Won... 3-1 Sat., Mar. 11 v. Worksop College Nway...Won... 3-2 Sat., Mar. 18 v. York H.C. Home.., Drawn 4-4 Sat., Mar. 25 v. Hull Home...Won... 9-1 v. Leeds University Cancelled. Wed., Mar. 29 v. Old Peterites Home

SCHOOL v. LEEDS CORINTHIANS. Played at home on Saturday, February 4th. RESULT :—WON 8-0.

The School opened the season by gaining a clean cut victory over Leeds Corinthians by 8 clear goals, thus repeating the success of last year. N. W. D. Yardley (5), and S. Dodds (3), were the scorers, and the team showed that with practice they would be a side above the average with great scoring possibilities.

St. Peter's soon settled down after the start, their opponents-- seldom being in the School half. After about 8 minutes' play Yardley opened the scoring, and from that point the defence was not seriously troubled ; when called upon, it proved safe. R. Ogley and F. P. Sedman, at back and centre-half respectively,. were the outstanding players.

The forwards settled down well after a moderate start, Warin,. on the right wing, playing an excellent game, and it was from his well-judged centres that most of the goals came. The Corinthians were really outclassed, and it was most unfortunate for them that they arrived with two men short, their places being filled by School deputies.

Team :—H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs) ; J. E. Ruddock, A. V. Mackintosh, S. Dodds, N. W. D. Yardley, R. P. Warin (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. SCARBOROUGH. Played at home on Saturday, February 11th. RESULT :—WON 6-5.

The School beat a strong Scarborough team at York after a close game by 6 goals to 5. The ground was very heavy when play started, and Scarbbrough were quickly on the attack, only resolute tackling by the School defenders keeping them out.

Then, after a fine forward movement, Yardley opened the scoring for the home side. The School, after a slow start, were now pressing hard, Mackintosh making an excellent shot at goal. Scarborough then quickly equalised and took the lead . after 20 minutes' play. Scarborough then went further ahead, but Sedman soon reduced the arrears for the School. Just on half time Scarborough scored a brilliant goal with the score 4-2 in their favour.

After half time the School forwards combined well and were quite effective at times. Yardley scored for St. Peter's almost immediately on the restart, but their opponents retaliated with another goal from a good centre. The School were now playing a very determined game and Yardley made the score level with two brilliant goals. The School were now definitely superior,. and only hard tackling by the Scarborough backs kept them from scoring more. Finally, the School took the lead through Yardley, who played a very dashing game throughout. The backs were uncertain at times, while Sedman was the best of an effective half-back line. The forwards were very slow in settling down and, no doubt, missed the absence of their regular centre-forward.

Team :—H. K. Worsley (Goal); R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs); J. E. Ruddock, R. P. Warin, A. V. Mackintosh, N. W. D. Yardley, E. Powell (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. 3rd HUSSARS. Played at home on Saturday, February 18th. RESULT :—WON 11-0.

The School had matters all their own way in this match, the forwards having a great day. They showed great speed and ability to shoot when given little space to move in. The Hussars, although they played clever hockey, were outshone by the brilliance of the School team. Baines was an able substitute for Ruddock, scoring an excellent goal in the second half. Dodds (5), Yardley (5), were the other scorers for the School, who were continually pressing throughout. The defence, when tested, was steady, and did not allow their opponents' forwards much scope. Sedman played a stirling game at half-back, feeding his forwards well, while Dodds and Yardley combined well in the forwards.

Team :—H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs); A. V. Mackintosh, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, P. N. Baines, R. P. Warin (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Played at Fulford on Wednesday, February 22nd. RESULT :—WON 5-0.

This match was played under very adverse conditions, snow covering the ground, and the game being abandoned 10 minutes from time owing to a blizzard. In spite of this the School played well and were definitely superior to their opponents.

There was no score until 5 minutes from half-time, the School forwards being inaccurate in front of goal, but Dodds put in a magnificent shot which was equally magnificently saved by the goalkeeper, but, before he could recover, Mackintosh dashed up and scored to give the School the lead.

After the interval Dodds (2), and Yardley (2), increased the score, the Fusiliers finding the miserable conditions too much for them.

For the School the halves were excellent, although they were apt to pass a little too hard when near the circle.

The forwards were not so good as usual, although Warin did a lot of useful worn. Worsley in goal had little to do, as the Fusiliers were rarely seen in the School half.

Team :—H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs) ; J. E. Ruddock, R. P. Warin, S. Dodds, N. W. D. Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. DONCASTER H.C. Played at home, on Thursday, March 9th. RESULT :—WON 3-1.

The evening match against Doncaster resulted in a win for the School by 3 goals to 1.

Early .in the first half, Yardley opened the scoring for St. Peter's through a well-timed pass from Dodds. Doncaster, who were rather ragged, were not playing well together, and the School would have increased their lead considerably if they had taken their chances. However, just before half-time Yardley again scored to make the score 2-0 in favour of St. Peter's.

In the second half Doncaster really settled down and made some good attacks, being unlucky not to score on several occasions. Play was now in the School half for some time, and only good tackling by the backs kept Doncaster from scoring. The School then started to attack, and Ruddock took the ball up the field for Dodds to add yet a third goal.

The School could not score again, however, easy scoring chances being missed by the forwards, and Doncaster scored their only goal from a corner late in the second half.

St. Peter's were not at the top of their form, the forwards especially being very slow at times, and showing lack of finishing power. Ogley was a tower of strength at back, while Worsley was always safe in goal.

Team :—H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs) ; J. E. Ruddock, R. P. Warin, S. Dodds, N. W. I). Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. At Worksop. RESULT :—WON 3-2.

Ideal conditions prevailed for this match, the weather being hot and the ground very hard.

The School lost the toss and played with the sun behind them. The opening stages found the game very fast, the ball being swung about a great deal, but both defences were steady. Shortly after the start Worksop took the lead, a promising movement on the left materialising when Lyth scored.

Almost immediately afterwards the School equalised, Sedman, who played an extraordinary good game throughout, scoring with a deceptive shot.

Play continued in a brisk style, both teams striving for the lead, which came to St. Peter's just before half-time, Dodds scoring an excellent goal from an awkward position. Half-time :—SCHOOL, 2 ; WORKSOP, 1.

Worksop attacked immediately on the resumption, and Ogley and Sedman put in a lot of useful work in defence. From a breakaway, however, Dodds was unfortunate to he pulled up for offside.

Worksop again attacked fiercely, but Ogley repeatedly cleared in splendid style, as did Martin for Worksop when the School broke away. Following up, after an excellent clearance iw the School defence, Dodds dispossessed the Worksop back and broke through the defence in great style to put the School further ahead.

Again Worksop attacked, but the School defence prevailed until about three minutes from time, when Lyth broke through and shot past Worsley as the goalkeeper advanced.

No further scoring ensued, and St. Peter's retained their unbeaten record.

For the School, Sedman, Ogley and Dodds were conspicuous, and the team as a whole played well. Yardley was well marked, being allowed little scope, and for the first time failed to score in a match this season.

Snow, the Lyth brothers, and Martin put in a lot of useful work for the home team.

Final Score :—SCHOOL, 3; WORKSOP COLLEGE,

Team :—H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs); A. V. Mackintosh, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. P. Warin, J. E. Ruddock (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. YORK H.C.

The match against York resulted in a drawn game, each side scoring four goals. Play was of a very high standard, and the School did well to hold their faster opponents.

The ground was exceedingly soft and slippery when play started. However, it soon became obvious that St. Peter's had met their match, for K. G. Chilman made a brilliant solo run for the visitors, and only timely action by Worsley in goal relieved the situation.

After this the School settled down to become a really effective combination, and after a scramble in the goalmouth, Warin scored with a low shot. The School were now almost continually pressing, and both Yardley and Dodds were unlucky not to score on several occasions. Play was rarely in the School half, but York, in their few raids, took their opportunities and soon equalised after a fine movement on the left wing. St. Peter's continued to press, Dodds and Yardley combining well, and it was the former who put the School ahead ten minutes before the interval with a fine shot, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. A few minutes later St. Peter's went further ahead through Sedman, who played his usual dashing game. After this there was no further score until the interval, when the whistle found St. Peter's still pressing. Half-time :—SCHOOL, 3 ; YORK, 1.

After half-time York made determined efforts to score and increased the pace considerably. This, undoubtedly, upset St. Peter's, for their forwards were rarely in the picture, and were defending for the best part of the half. York's fast moving forwards soon pierced the School defence for K. G. Chilman to flick the ball into the net. Only sure tackling by Ogley, and especially Worsley in goal, kept York from drawing level. York were now having most of the game, the School defence being really hard-worked, and, despite great work by Sedman, the visitors equalised.

After this the School forwards made some good attacks and were unlucky on several occasions, being pulled up for offside. Nevertheless, York took the lead after a corner. The School then rallied and were awarded a corner, but they failed to use it to their advantage.

York were now definitely superior, and it seemed only a matter of time before they increased their lead. However, St. Peter's rallied well and the defence managed to withstand the York attacks. Just on time Ruddock raced away with the ball on the right wing to Centre for Yardley to score a brilliant equaliser.

Final Score : 4 4.

A draw was a fitting result to such an excellent game, the School being superior in the first half and York in the second. All the forwards combined well for the School, while the defence, though severely tested, stuck gamely to its task. Worsley was very safe in goal and foiled York on many occasions.

Team H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; W. Hardacre, F. P. Sedman, J. W. Stead (Half-backs) ; A. V. Mackintosh, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. P. Warin, J. E. Ruddock (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. HULL H.C. Played at home, on Saturday, March 25th. RESULT :—WON 2-1.

The School defeated Hull at home by 2 goals to 1 after a poor game. They failed to show anything like their best form, and for three quarters of the game Hull were in the School half, but their forwards were poor in front of goal, otherwise the score might have been different. The School backs defended well to keep the home goal intact until later in the second half when Wainscoat scored for the visitors from an easy position.

After the start, Hull attacked in brilliant fashion, their centre-forward flicking the ball into the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. This roused the home side, and after a period of mid-field play, Yardley opened the scoring with a shot that almost hit the cross bar, leaving the goalkeeper no chance. Shortly afterwards the School went further ahead, Warin scoring after a scramble in the goalmouth. Half-time arrived with Hull attacking hard, the School leading 2-0.

On the restart Hull showed more determination, but their speedy attacks failed to penetrate the School defence. The forwards were very slow, the visitors' backs nearly always beating them for the ball. Lack of understanding between halves and forwards was also noticeable, while the backs were extremely hard workers. However, towards the final whistle Hull were rewarded for their many attacks with an open goal.

Final :—SCHOOL, 2 ; HULL, 1,

Team :--H. K. Worsley (Goal) ; R. Ogley, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; J. W. Stead, F. P. Sedman, W. Hardacre (Half-backs) ; J. E. Ruddock, R. P. Warin, S. Dodds, N. W. D. Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh (Forwards).

HOUSE MATCHES. The draw was as follows :— School House v. Rise (Holders) School House 3-0 v.

Grove v. Day Boys Day Boys 12-0 Day Boys 4-2

In the semi-final matches the School House, with a team composed entirely of 1st XI and 2nd XI players, defeated the Rise after a moderate game by 3 clear goals. There was little combination on either side, Yardley and Ogley, R., for the School House and Rise respectively, being the important factors.

In the other semi-final tie the Day Boys beat the Grove, being superior in every department of the game. The Grove never gave up hope, and although they were outclassed they showed great grit and determination.

In the final the Day Boys were expected to win a close game because of their exceptionally strong forward line. They fully came up to the expectations of their supporters by winning a very fine game by 4 goals to 2.

The g- ame was contested at a fast pace throughout, interest in it never flagging, due to the exceptional keenness of both sides.

Play was of a very even nature in the first half, both sires making every effort to take the lead. After 15 minutes' play the School House were unlucky to be one down, Powell scoring with a poor shot which was misjudged by the goalkeeper. No further scoring resulted until half-time with the Day Boys slightly the superior side.

On the restart the School House did most of the attacking for Mackintosh to equalise with a perfect shot. After this the Day Boys showed great determination and vigour ; but the School House were again unfortunate, for Yardley put the ball through his own goal by diverting a shot from Summers.

The Day Boys then went further ahead through Powell, who scored with a low shot. The School House forwards were continually being pulled up for "offside," and this may have upset them to some extent. However, Mackintosh reduced the deficit by an excellent shot, but in spite of determined efforts by Yardley the Day Boys' defence prevailed, and the School House could not draw level. To put the issue beyond doubt, Dodds scored for the Day Boys after beating several opponents.

Great pressure by the School House was of no avail after this reverse, Harrop being exceptionally sound at full -back for the Winners.

The Day Boys are to be congratulated on their victory, and it has been said that they are one of the best House sides that have been seen for many years.