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

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SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE In this, the final match of the season, the School gave a most disappointing display and were soundly beaten 'l4f3. The School were, of course, definitely outweighed but their play lacked zest and they were overrun by a team they had outplayed a week previously. The forwards, with the exception of Maurerfi, were not in the picture, being beaten to the ball in the loose as well as outplayed in the tight , Sproule was not happy behind the scrum and the outsides were apathetic and defended badly. The Schools only success came in the first half when Eield made no mistake with a penalty kick. AOA. CHARACTERS OF THEIEIRST EIETEEN FIELD-lCapt. and Outside Halfj. Possessed good hands, and played some very useful games, but was too slow off the mark for this position and never developed to the degree anticipated. Showed a sound knowledge of the game, was a fair tackle and a good kick but his play was too deliberate and lacked cleverness. While his captaincy was not without its faults he was keeness itself and led the side in a very sporting man' ner. HUEE--fCentre Threefquarterj. Developed slowly but began to find him' self towards the end of the season. Speedy and elusive he was a real threat when in the clear but was far too prone to run away from sup' port and never combined as he should have done. Somewhat improved in defence but by no means sound as yet, and failed badly when facing a forward rush, A very useful all round kick, SPROULE-QScrum Halfj. Though new to the position he achieved dis' tinct success and was the most improved player on the side, Sound and courageous in defence, intelligent and unselfish in attack. A player with a future. SIVIITH-fFull Backj. A fair kick and handler but deplorably slow in gathering and clearing. Though he tackled well at times his lack of ability to cover ground fast proved a serious handicap and he was no match for a man of any speed when in the clear. BOATE-fWing Three-quarterj. A determined runner but lacked clever- ness and combined poorly. Courageous to a degree and his magnificent tackling made him an invaluable member of the side. THORNE-lCentre Three-quarterj. lnclined to snatch at his passes and was too excitable and easily flustered generally. He has sufficient speed however, a useful handoff, and with more experience will yet do well, Very keen and willing. JEANNERET-fWing Three-quarterj. Still lacks confidence, and did not develop as anticipated, Tackled badly, but always kicked with judgf ment and was somewhat improved in attack.

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Massy brothers, relieved. It was then Brentwood's turn to defend and after some very determined play on the Brentwood goal line, Nantes obtained possession from a line out and the rest of the for' wards pushed him over. Field failed to convert. Brentwood applied very heavy pressure for the remainder of the game but no further score resulted. Massy i, Massy ii and Maureri were brilliant and received good support from Pott and the forwards generally. Gf the backs Boate defended splendidly as usual but the defence was not strong. Huff's try was a good one and Thorne was very energetic but there was no sign of cohesion among the outsides. O, SCHCCL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE This was quite an interesting game and was won by the School ss Throughout the game the College forwards had a decided adf vantage in the tight scrums and in the linefout, but the School pack more than offset this by very vigorous play in the loose Behind the scrum the School backs displayed better form than in any game during the season. This was largely due to the great improvement in the play of Sproule, the scrum half, and in the bet' ter understanding between Field and Huff. In the first half play was very even, College had many opportunf ities, but the fast breaking School forwards always held the upper hand and the School line was seldom in danger. The School backs on the other hand looked dangerous on the few occasions that they obtained possession but only one try was scored, Field being responf sible with a clever run through the centre. Huff failed to convert. After half time the School had by far the better of the argument but only managed to score once, Huff taking a pass from Field and running around the opposition. He converted his own try. In the last minute of play the College scored a wellfdeserved try near the posts when the scrum half forced his way over. The try was conf veited. The forwards were once again excellent while Field and Huff were the pick of the outsides. T14...

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MASSYieOnce again enjoyed a splendid season in the pack and was one of the mainstays of the team. Still a weak kick and handler but his magnificent tackling and stalwart play in the loose will be long remembered. MAURERi-Fulfilled the promise shown last year and developed into a splendid forward. Always on the ball in the loose , tackled well. and was extremely dangerous near the line. Outstanding in keenness and general effectiveness. HUNTER-Useful in the tight scrum but poor in the line out and his play generally lacked intelligence. GAGNCN-Came on somewhat this year and was quite useful in the loose , An irresolute tackle. POTT--An honest hard working forward with considerable. knowledge of the game. Excelled in the loose where he was always close to the ball and a source of worry to the opposing backs. MASSY ii-A powerful forward whose way was always through the middle of the scrum for the ball. Good in the line out and excellent with the ball at his feet. An outstanding player. EVERETT-New to the game and very keen. Courageous to a degree but at present asks for punishment and must improve his knowledge of the game and learn the art of combination, GCOK-Another inexperienced forward who is keen and shows promise. Rather awkward as yet but when he learns to use his weight he should be very useful. Annual Cross Country Run The Cross Country Run was held under splendid weather conf ditions and over a course only very slightly shorter than in previous years, on March 17th. G. D. Clarke, who placed third last year, and J. B. Young fought it out together over the greater part of the course but Clarke proved to have more in reserve at the end and won in the best time so far recorded, 33 minutes. Young was second in 34 minutes. A. W. Field, last years winner, challenged strongly in the last half mile hut found his weight a big handicap on Mt. Tolmie's steepness and had to be content with third place in 34' SON, one minute faster than his winning time last year. Both Clarke and Young are junior boys which stamps their effort as a most meritorious one, and the fact that of the first five boys home, three were juniors, speaks well for the general ability and enthusiasm of the Junior School and augurs well for the future. The run was as usual organized by the masters, and a number of Old Boys, whose cup goes to the winner, were on hand to witness the finish.