St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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Among the backs Peden, at full back, was safe while Adamsi and Berry also played well. Of the forwards Bonar and Galloway were excellent and Murray was also prominent. SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE Still without the services of Gee and Sworder, the School were defeated by Victoria College by five tries Q15 pointsj to a goal and a dropped goal Q9 pointsj. The School attacked at the outset and for the first twenty minutes had the better of the game, They were unable to score, however, while the College obtained two unconverted tries from scrambles on the line and led by six points much against the run of the play. From then on until half time College dominated the game and increased their lead by two more unconverted tries both being fine individual efforts. One came as a result of an intercept and a long run in by their right wing, and one a splendid effort on the part of their left wing. After half time the School played up well and opened their account when Berry, following up his own kick fast, gathered cleanly when the full back fumbled, and scored between the posts for Peden to convert. Heartened by this success the School returned to the attack and soon added to their score when Smith dropped a good goal from dead in front. Following this the College pressed and were rewarded when, after a scramble on the School line, a try was awarded which was unconverted and the College won 15-9. Of the School backs Berry was outstanding while Peden and Bonar were the pick of the forwards. g + SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL The High School brought up their strongest side for this fixture and were successful in winning by the only try scored. Opening strongly the School for some time had a decided ad' vantage. The backs were never really together, however, and most of the ground was gained by well judged kicking by Peden and Berry. The High School looked dangerous on several occasions but iinishf ed their movements very poorly, and at half time there was no score. Both sides had played very ragged football indeed with the School having a decided territorial advantage. After half time the High School improved considerably and for the remainder of the game exerted pressure. Their forwards outclassf ed the School eight in the line out and their backs showed more en' enterprise and dash than the School outsides. On several occasions the School were extremely fortunate in averting a score when bad tackling by the backs had placed them in a dangerous position, and finally, following some good play on the High School right wing, a

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After a period of very even play well iudged kicking ahead by Gee, and fine work by the forwards led by Peden, who was splendid throughout, brought the play close to the Shawnigan line where Berry beautifully placed for a dropped goal failed to raise the ball and Shawnigan touched down. At half time the School led 6-10.9 Shawnigan had rather more of the play in the second half but the School were definitely on top. Mackie and Governton were espec' ially prominent for Shawnigan and once clever play by them put Covernton through the centre but Berry's desperate tackle again saved the School. Gee, at outside half for the School, played well at this stage. short kicking and var ing his la f nicel g twice he attem ted to dro a c Y .. p 5 Y P P goal and once missed narrowly. Toward the end Teagle was all but in for the School on the right wing and shortly after MacPherson dropped a pass with the line at his mercy. The final score came when Adams picked up a loose ball and on being stopped on the line the forwards pushed him over, and a try was awarded which Gee failed to improve. There was no further scoring and the School won a well merited victory. The forwards playing by far their best game to date, got on top early and never eased up. The backs, splendidly served by Adams played well in defence and showed that given the opportunities they were dangerous attackers. The side as a whole played with a zest and enthusiasm that had been noticeably lacking in their previous games. + sCHooL vs. J.B.A.A. The first match after the Christmas holidays saw the School at home to the J. B. A. A. The game was played in pouring rain and was controlled by the School who were without Gee and Sworder After Smith had only just failed after a long run, Teagle opened the scoring when he dodged through the centre to score near the posts. Peden added the extra points. The next try came when Peden in a splendid run beat several men and when almost over passed to Smith who scored. Peden failed to convert, There was no further score at half time although the School had threatened continually. Berry had been prominent, his handling and kicking being very good. The School increased their lead shortly after half time when IVIacPherson picked up a loose ball and just reached the line after'a short, determined run. Smith failed to add the extra points. The School forwards were playing quite well at this stage and from one good rush led by Galloway and Bonar, Neal scored the final try which Peden was unable to convert, and the School won 14-AO.

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try was obtained which was unconverted. The School team had given a most disappointing display and thoroughly deserved their defeat. Peden alone played up to form. .MOM SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE b Neither team was by any means at full strength for this game, which was played at Brentwood and won by the School Ii-0. The School started well and after about ten minutes' play opened the xoring when MacPherson took Sworder's pass and scored far out. Gee failed to convert. Shortly after Adamsi picked up a loose ball near the Brentwood line and scored a try which Gee again failed to improve. The next two tries were scored by Teagle on the left wing and were almost identical. In each case a Brentwood player in at' tempting to clear just failed to reach touch and Teagle, gathering smartly, was able, by means of dodging runs, to reach the line. At' tempt to convert were made by Gee and Smith but neither were sue' cessful. Still attacking strongly the School increased their lead when Smith took .a pass from Gee and ran right through the centre to score between the posts. Gee, who kicked very badly throughout, again failed to add the extra points. Although holding a distinct advantage in the second half the School were unable to score again, Brentwood playing up well and defending stubbornly. The School backs fell away badly during this half and in spite of the fact that they had constant possession ac' complished little. ..-.OM SCHOOL vs. MAGEE HIGH SCHOOL fVancouverj This game was played in Vancouver on the Brocton Point Oval and resulted in a win for Magee 6-O. Our opponents had done well in the Vancouver High School League and lost to Lord Byng High School in the final 330. The School appeared nervous at the start and almost immediately were forced back on to their own line and narrowly averted a score. They soon settled down, however, and with an advantage in the tight scrums began to exert pressure. Berry was very prominent at this stage kicking well and running strongly through the centre on oc' casion. Smith, the School full back, was severely tested by much short kicking by the Magee backs and proved to be very safe, handling beautifully and kicking with judgment. Still having a distinct ad' vantage the School forced Magee back into their own twentyffive and on several occasions a score seemed imminent. Peden was very noticeable for the School, his work on the linefout being excellent and his kicking extremely effective. However, the forwards as a whole were too slow in the loose and more dash in this department would ,20-