For several years there has been a concerted effort made by the Field Hockey Association of America and the Federation International de Hockey to promote the sport along the lines of play exhibited by the men's teams that represented the United States in the Olympic Games. The sport, which is kept on a strictly amateur basis by the Association, is being played in a number of colleges, schools and men's clubs in the East.
The Women's National Field Hockey Association held its tournament in Williamsburg, Va., and selected two All-American teams. It was a coincidence that the first team was trounced by the second team. Most of the women players came from the Philadelphia area. The year was marked by the first appearance of players from the Pacific Coast. A girls' team toured the Middle West, Southwest and South, and at the conclusion of the games coached local groups in the fine points of the sport.
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