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

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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.

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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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SVJORDER-QCentre Threefquarterj. A clever and constructive centre who played unselfish football throughout the season. A hard man to stop but despite his big weight advantage he proved to be far less dangerous on his own than was expected Far too hesitant when faced with forward rushes but his tackling was keen and sure. FIELD-fWing Threefquarterj. New to the game but had shown great improvement by the end of the season. A good handler and a fair tackle but he lacked speed and a sense of position. Should be very useful next year. BERRY-fCentre Threefquarterj. Far less selfish than formerly he com- bined well and supplied great punch to the attack. His rare pace and cut through brought him many a try and he was once again the most dangerous attacker on the side. A splendid tackle but still hesitant when called upon to fall on the ball. A safe handler and a very fair kick. TEAGLE-fWii1g Three-quarterl. A most determined attacker who com' bined well and had a splendid sense of position. A safe handler and his defense, formerly weak, has greatly improved, his tackling being sure and his kicking accurate. Possessed boundless enthusiasm and played his football in a ine spirit. DOWREY-fFull Backj. New to this diihcult position. Uncertain in his handling and too slow to gather and get his kick away. Tackled quite well on occasion. Nervous, and his play often suffered on this account. SPEERS-Not brilliant in any department but an honest worker. Rather awkward in the tight and slow in the loose but quite effective in the line'out. Much improved in defence and played some ine games at the end of the season. GALLOYVAY-A most useful hook and the best of the forwards. A robust player who made his weight felt. Rather slow in the loose, but was very prominent in the linefout, the tight scrum and in defence. CHETTLEBURGH-Useful in the tight scrum but his weight was never fully used. Slow in the loose and never in condition to play the game at the pace it should be played. ADAMS II-An improved forward who shone in the loose and in the line' out lnclined to break too fast and must remember that a forward's first duty is to push. WALKEBJ--A useful forward. Weak in the line-out, but very fair in the loose and an excellent tackle. DOUGLAS-An extremely hard working forward but possessed little foot- ball sense. Did good work in the loose but was weak in the line out and was a poor handler and kick. GORDON-An improved forward. Awkward in the tight and slow in the loose , but quite useful in the line-out and u fair tacklej. HENDERSON-A keen and aggressive forward who always gave of his best. Also did well as a scrum half on occasion. Shows definite promise and should be very useful next season.