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

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threw away many chances by faulty handling and selish play among the backs, the centres being especially guilty. The only score in the first half came when Teagle accepted Thaill's pass near the line and scored near the posts. Gee failed to convert. After half time the Brentwood forwards gave a very spirited display and their backs defended gallantly. The School played some' what better also but it was not until shortly before the end that they added to their score when Galloway plunged over from the loose, a most determined effort during which he sustained a nasty iniury to his finger and had to leave the field. Smith failed to convert. just on time Berry pierced a stubborn defence and scored near the posts for Gee to add the extra points, and the School won 11-O. The School, while attacking most of the time, were never conf vincing. SCI-IOGL vs. FIFTH REGIMENT The season closed with a game against the Fifth Regiment. Neither side were by any means at full strength and although the play was not of high calibre, yet the game was a very even one. Both sides had several good opportunities in the first but only one try was scored. just before half time, from a line out in the School twentyffive, a Fifth Regiment forward gained possession and dodged through the centre to score near the posts. The try was not converted. After the restart the School attacked strongly and for some time were very dangerous, Smith's kicking being very effective. The backs lacked thrust, however, and no score resulted. After about twenty minutes' play a breakaway through the School centre brought the Fifth their second try. Gee, MacPherson, Smith and Adamsi all tackled well but support was at hand and the try was obtained far out and was unconverted. For the remainder of the game the School had a decided advanf tage but their only success came through Smith who dropped a splendid goal and the Regiment won 6E4. Gee played a good game for the School as also did Smith who kicked splendidly. -22-

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have brought certain tries. After Peden had failed with a penalty from far out the School were driven back to their line by a line for' ward rush and a penalty was given against them which also failed. At half time their was no score although on the run of the play the School were at least one try better. After the restart Magee, using their big weight advantage, at' tacked strongly. Their play in the loose was far superior to the Schools and they were quick to take advantage of mistakes made by the School backs. After fifteen minutes' play Magee were successful with one of their many forward rushes an unconverted try being scored far out. A little later Magee were awarded a penalty for off' side which was turned to account and they led 6-O. Still maintain' ing a definite superiority in the loose and playing a kick and rush game, Magee kept thc School on the defensive but were unable to score again. The School centres were well smothered by fast breaking and hard tackling forwards and apart from a good individual run by Gee never looked dangerous. Of the School backs Berry was prominent in the Hrst half but fell away badly in the second. Adams played an extremely plucky game throughout, Smith gave a good display, Teagle made few mistakes, and, on the whole they gave a better exhibition than their opposite numbers. The School forwards were superior to their opponents in the tight scrum but were outclassed in the loose, failure to compete with Magee in this department being responsible for the defeat. MOM. SCHOOL vs. WANDERERS This game was played at home and was a most disappointing one. The Wanderers brought up an extremely weak side and were in ad' dition three short. Two players were borrowed from the School but the team was still pitifully weak and no match for the School side. Playing against the wind in the first half and having all the play School had scored 14 points at half time. Gee and Bonar scored tries which were converted by Peden and Gee, while Berry dropped a goal. In the second half the School dominated the game and scored at will. Gee dropped a goal while the following scored tries: Murray and Gee two each and Berry, MacPherson, Bonar and Teagle one each. Peden was successful in converting on two occasions and the School won a very poor game by 4 goals, 2 dropped goals and C tries Q46 pointsj to O. MOM SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE The final game with Brentwood was played at home and won 11-0. During the first half the School had a decided advantage but -21..

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CHARACTERS ADAMS i.-fCaptain and Scrum Halfj. A much improved player. Very active at the base of the scrum and served his outsides well. Some- times uncertain in his tackling but never hesitated in face of forward rushes. Invariably courageous and dependable and had a splendid season. Captained the team with great enthusiasm and showed a fine spirit both on and off the field. GEE.-fVicefCaptainj. Had a very good season at stand off half. A very fair attacker he has learned to vary his play well and his short kick' ing was most effective. Weak when faced with forward rushes but tackled fairly well on occasion. A useful drop and place kicker but had only moderate success in matches. SMl'THi.-Though new to the game he improved rapidly and at the end of the season was a very useful full back. Possessing a splendid pair of hands his catching and gathering were at all times extremely safe. Kicked with fine judgment and considerable length. Uncertain in defence as yet and must concentrate on this important branch of the game. SVJORDER.-fCentre Three Quai-terj. Hardly fulfilled the promise shown early in the season. Unselfish, and quite a clever player but lacked speed and thrust. A fair handler and tackle but a very weak kick. MacPHERSON.-fWing Three Quarterj. Played his best football before Christmas but fell away somewhat towards the end of the season. A very fair finisher, his speed and determination making him always dangerous. Too prone to run into the ruck instead of round his man and at the flag and invariably held on too long. Tackled well on occasion but was a deplorably weak kick. TEAGLE.-fWing Three Quarterj. Extremely enthusiastic and the most improved player on the side. By no means fast, but elusive and quick to see openings. A fair handler and kick but weak in defence as yet. BERRY.-fCentre Three Quarterj. Played at least two brilliant games, and many good ones, and was by far the most dangerous of the backs. Essentially an opportunist and a splendid individual player but has not yet learned to combine effectively. Takes the open running tackle beautifully but fails when faced with forwards with the ball at their feet. A good handler, moderate kick and a player of exceptional promise. BARCLAY.-A slow but hard working forward who always gave of his best. Weak in the linefout. GALLOWAY.-A bustling forward who used his weight well. Slow in the loose but very determined and a most dangerous man near the line. Filled the important hook position quite well and was one of the most improved players on the side. NEAL.-A useful back rank forward. A real enthusiast and one of the hard- est workers on the team. Fair in the tight but very weak in the 1 line-out. BUNAR.-A vastly improved forward with a good knowledge of the game. Slow in the loose but an honest pusher in the tight and a glutton for work. A splendid tackle. -.23..