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

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The Brentwood forwards then asserted themselves and for some time kept the School very busy defending. Relief came, however. when Teagle, obtaining possession after Adamsl had kicked ahead, ran through on his own. Gee 'again added the extra points. Three more tries were scored before half time, Berry and Teagle being responsible. Teagle failed to convert his own try and Gee was unsuccessful vhth the others. The score at half time was 19fO. Gee refopened the scoring after half time when he went over after some nice passing among the backs. He converted his own try. The next try was scored by Woods, a young but extremely promising player, who played a good game at centre threefquarter. Gee failed to convert. After some good work among the backs, Dowrey scored at the flag to increase the score, Gee again failing to improve. A beautifully judged cross kick by Gee following a quick heel from the tight resulted in Berry taking the ball at full speed and running in to score near the posts-a very fine piece of work. Gee kicked the goal. The last try was scored by Gee when he 'completed a good movement to score at the flag. The try was not converted and the School won 38fO. The forwards were too heavy for the Brentwood pack and all the boys played cleverfand unseliish football, Gee, Berry and Teagle being especially prominent. 1-0-- SCHOOL vs. 16th CANADIAN SCOTTISH The School, handicapped by the absence of Adams I, their cap' tain, played badly and were beaten by 4 tries and a goal Q17 pointsj to a try Q3 pointsj. The forwards were completely outplayed in the loose, and were no match for the aggressive Scottish pack who scored two tries before half time, one of which was converted. After the restart the School played up rather better, Galloway and Gordon doing some useful work. Berry was responsible for the School try when he took a pass from Gee at centre field and ran through the defence to score. Gee failed to convert. The Scottish in the meantime had scored three forward tries none of which were converted. Galloway was the best School forward although Gordon and Adams II did useful service. Without Adamsl the School backs were far from convincing especially in defence. LQOT- SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE Owing to several members of the team having left at Christmas and injuries also having taken their toll, only five members of the original team were available. -15.-

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Determined efforts were now made by the School team. Adamsl and Adams II were prominent while Galloway and Douglas were also very noticeable. No further score resulted however and Shawnigan were left the deserved winners of a good game. Fowvard the School were outheeled but in the loose played their best game to date. The School backs had too much work to do in defence and when opportunities came in attack they were frequently out of position. Berry and Gee lacked length in their kicking and were not happy generally. Sworder and Teagle defended well as also did Adamsl who worked tirelessly. At fullfback Dowrey while making several good tackles was uncertain in his handling, and kicked poorly. Ol.. SCHOOL vs. A VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL 'TEAM A well contested match on the School ground resulted in a win for the School by the odd try in three. The High School attacked at the start and after some good work by their forwards they opened the scoring following a linefout on the School line. The try was not converted. The School forwards were playing very badly at this stage and it was not until shortly before half time that they began to put some dash into their work. The School opened their account however, when Sworder and Teagle combined nicely and Gee, taking a pass from Teagle near the line, scored in the corner-a fine determined effort in a position where many a heavier man would have been stopped. He failed to convert his own try. Shortly after this Adamsl set his backs in motion and a splendid movement developed. Gee, Berry, Sworder and Teagle combined nieelv and the last mentioned crossed the line to score a try which Gee failed to improve. After half time play was very even with the High School for' wards having an advantage in the loose. Their backs were badly to' gether however and no further score resulted, the School winning a vigorous but not over seientinc game. +- SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE Under perfect weather and ground conditions the School proved too Good for Brentwood at Brentwood and won by 6 tries and 4 goals Q38 pointsj to O. Starting well the School soon opened their account when Teagle finished off a nice movement on the left wing. Gee goaled. kwa- '

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Many of the new members did well however, in spite of a large weight disadvantage, Huff and Smith being quite prominent, and MRSSYI doing some very good tackling. Of the old members Specrs did fine work in the scrums and was excellent in the linefout. Field, playing fullfback for the first time was a distinct success, and Henderson did well behind the scrum. Gee and Teagle were magnificent throughout, being fearless in def fence and when the opportunity presented itself, thrustful in attack Though frequently dangerous the School were unable to score while Brentwood, who had a decided advantage in the first half, scored three unconverted tries and won 9fO. iw.. SCHGGL vs. BRENTWOCJD CGLLEGE A very even game on the School ground resulted in a win for Brentwood by two tries and a dropped goal Q10 pointsj to two tries Q6 pointsj. The first half was very even, but Brentwood, owing to their superiority in the scrums had more opportunity in attack and they soon opened the scoring with an unconverted try. The School soon evened up, however, when Teagle broke away on the right wing, cut in and gave to Gee who crossed the line far out. The try was not converted. After half time Brentwood attacked strongly and an error of judgement by Sworder resulted in a try near the posts which was not converted. A little later the Brentwood fly half dropped a clever goal and his side led 1Of3. Shortly before the end Teagle, who was magnificent throughout, broke away again and scored at the flag. Gee failed to improve. CHARACTERS OF THE FIRST FIFTEEN ADAMS I-fCaptain and Scrum Halfj. Invariably played a most plucky game behind the scrum and was seen at his best under pressure with his forwards beaten. Served his backs effectively and developed a good understanding with his outside half. Enthusiastic to a degree and cap' tained his side well. GEE-'fVicefCaptainJ. A clever stand-off half with a good sense of position and a safe pair of hands. Excellent in attack and was an infinitely strong- er and more thrustful player than he was last year. In defence his kicking had length and accuracy and in attack he used the short kicks ahead with effect. An excellent tackle.