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

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in the improved ability and ring craft all through the competitions. Over 150 parents and friends witnessed the finals. At the concluf sion the Headmaster thanked the guests for their interest and the oflicials for their efficient handling of the bouts. Refreshments were then served in the School dining hall. BANTAMS:-Escobar vs. jones ii. Escobar repeated his performance of last year gaining the decision by scientific boxing. He has improved and for his exhibition was awarded the medal for the most scientific boxer fluniorj. jones ii has much to learn but should do well next year. DUST.-Young ii vs. Norman ii. . Young, the winner. A close fight, full of spirit and pluck. Both boys gave a very good exhibition of boxing. FLY.-Coe vs. Usher. A very clever bout ending in a draw. Both boys displaying considerable skill and making use of every opportunity. LIGHTWEIGHT.-jeannerett vs. Gagnon. By defeating Gagnon Jeanneret reversed the decision of last year. A good, clean, fast scientific fight with the winner showng more aggressive tactics. I FEATHER.--Jones vs. Taylor. The winner of this bout Ionesi is' to be congratulated on his all round improvement. This contest showed plenty of spirit. Taylor fought well but must learn to be more aggressive and to attack rather than rely on defence. WELTERWEIGHT.eDarling vs. Ireland. Darling defeated Ireland. The winner showed sound ring craft and deserved the verdict. Ireland fought well but must learn to adopt a better defence. MIDDLES.-Dark vs. Everett. Everett, the winner, gave a very clever exhibition, showing much ex' perience in the ring. Dark, though fighting with great pluck, lost to a better man. LIGHTfHEAVIES.-Massyi vs. Field. Championship Round. Massyi the winner. He gave a very pretty exhibition for which he was awarded the medal for the most scientific boxer fseniorsj. He is to be congratulated on his improved style and all round ring craft. By win' ning this he became School Champion and awarded the Humphrey Bruce Cup. Field lost to a better and more scientific boxer, but none the less is to be congratulated on his plucky exhibition. ,iliif Anm ml Sports The School Sports were held on Saturday, June ith. under ideal weather conditions. The grounds were in excellent condition befitf ting the occasion. About five hundred and fifty guests were present to see the well contested events. Field, for the second consecutive year won the Senior Athletic Championship, which carries with it the Corsan Cup, by gaining a total of 15 points, 5 points better than his nearest rival Thorne. The champion obtained first in the quarter mile, high jump, half mile and second in the 120 yards hurdles and broad jump. Everett captured the Intermediate Championship with a fine dis' play of athletic ability. He obtained 14 points. Sproule was runner' A7

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Miich credit is due to the Cadet Oflicers, N.C.0.'s and Cadets for high standard and efficiency shown and for the improvement over last year. Last year our place in the province was third. We hope to do het' ter this year, hut up to the time of going to press we have not ref ceived any official communication. The Inspecting Qfficer in his Si A36 report stated: A very fine exhihition of gymnastics was given showing excellent training. Training is conducted along sound lines. Instructor is keen and has excellent control, Considered 'Efficient' M aw The finals of the Annual Boxing Competition were held in the Gymnasium at S p.m. on 15th lvlarch. The officials were: Referee: A. lVIcKinnon. Judgesze xl. Grant, Esqg F. Skillings, Esqg Lt, Commander Wtlrtele, R.C.N. Timekeeper: R. Vxfenman, Esq. All houts were very keenly contested, and showed a distinct improvement over last year. This year we were fortunate in ohf taining the services as an assistant instructor A. lVlcKinnon and his work during the short time he was with us clearly manifested itself C dig,

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quarter mile, high jump, broad jump and second in the hundred yards. As usual a large gathering of Old Boys were present to cheer on and encourage the Present School. Godfrey Wenman won the Old Boys race with A. McPherson and E. Teagle, second and third respectively. Also the 0. B. relay team, invincible during the past two years, was defeated in an excellent race by the School team com' posed of jeanneret, jones i, Huff and Hunter. When the events were completed, the Headmaster welcomed the guests and expressed his gratitude for their presence and support. F. E. Winslow, chairman of the board of governors, spoke briefly on the increased numbers at the school due mainly to Mr. Scarrett's able management and sound policies. The prizes were then presented by His Honour judge P. S. Lampman, making, as he did so, a very instructive and appropriate speech for the occasion. He stressed the fact that in all sports the main thing is not whether you win or lose but the emulation you possess. Also the training and discipline nec' essary to gain any athletic achievement is of inestimable value. He ended by quoting the following well known verse: And when the one Great Scorer comes, To write against your name, He writes not if you won or lost, But how you played the game. RESULTS WERE AS FOLLGWS: Qpen Events- Quarter Mile-1, Field, 2, Thorne, 3, Massy i. Time 56 MS . Half Mile-1, Field, 2, Boate, 3, Thorne. Time 2' 22 IH . One Mile-1, Thorne, 2, Field, 3, Massyfii. Time 5' 45 '. 100 Yardswl, Huff, 2, Hunter, 3, jones flvlajorj. Time 10 4f5 . 220 Yards-1, Huff, 2, Hunter, 3, Jones fMajorj. Time 25 , 120 Yards Hurdles-1, Jonesflviajorj, 2, Field, 3, jeanneret. Time 17 2f'i . High jump-1, Field, 5', 2, jeanneret, 3, Huff. Broad jumpel, Thorne, 16' 4 , 2, Field, 3, jones QMajorj. Cricket Ball Throwwl, Dark, S3 yards, 2 ft., 1X2 an inch, 2, Massy i, 3, Sproule. Relay- The School vs. Qld Boys . The Schools-jeanneret, jones fMajorj, Huff, Hunter. Old Boys Race, 100 Yards--el, G. Wenman, 2, A. McPherson, 3, E. Teagle. Time 11 2f5 . Sack Racefel, Burton, 2, Pooley. Under 161- - Quarter Mile-1, Everett, 2, Sproule, 3, Pooley. Time 1' 3 Ui . 100 Yards--A-1, Sproule, 2, Everett, 3, Escobar. Time 12 . -20-.