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

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The School opened very fast and threatened almost immediately. Heeling from the tight scrum was quick and clean and some good threefquarter work was seen. Two particularly promising runs were ruined by dropped passes in the centre but a third movement saw Huff take McGregor's pass after all the backs had handled and run strongly to :core at the flag. jones failed to convert. The Wanderers then retaliated, their forwards taking the ball to the School line where, following a scramble, a try was obtained which was goaled. The School however, maintaining a definite ad' vantage in the tight scrum continued to threaten and soon regained the lead when some nice passing among the backs resulted in Huff crossing at the flag for his second try. Everett' failed to convert. just before half time a cut through by Craig and timely support by Ireland all but brought a try under the posts but at the change over the School still led 65. Immediately after the resumption bad tackling by the Wanderers let Hicks in for an unconverted try on the blind side and the School led 93. From then on however it was nearly all Wanderers whose forwards though beaten in the tight-were far too fast and vigorous for the School pack in the loose. Their backs though good spoilers were not together and after a protracted spell of attack during which they gave the School many anxious moments their only success was a penalty goal late in the game. In the dying moments the School rallied. Ireland and Thorne dribbled forty yards to the Wanderers goal line where, after a temporary check Ireland picked up and fell over-a just reward for consistently intelligent and effective play. Sproule made a grand attempt to goal from a difficult angle but failed. The whole School team played splendidly, the forwards standing up to heavy pressure well though very tired at the end. The backs did well in the first half but during the second, the marking was so exceptionally close that little headway could be made. The def fence, though uncertain at times, was adequate. io.- SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE The Victoria High School' ground was the scene of this match which was a most disappointing one. The College were four reg' ulars short while the School were without Huff and Maurer owing to injuries. Controlling the set scrums and using their backs at every opportunity the School ran through their opponents at will and won by six goals and five tries f45pts.j to O. The School attackedifrom the opening whistle and during the first half scored six tries. Of these Chapman, taking Huff's place at left wing obtained two, McGregor and Craig one each after .-17.-

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SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL The School were successful in defeating Victoria High School, in the second meeting of the season between the schools, by two tries and a goal fl Iptsl to nil. Play opened in a most ragged manner but the School soon settled down. The forwards gained a great advantage in the tight and play was taken to the High School twenty-five where Everett, the School full back, took advantage of a badly placed defence and sent Huff in at the flag. Huff failed to convert. A little later a good movement among the backs resulted in another try by Huff who made a long and determined run. He failed to improve his own try. There was no further score before half time although the School had threatened constantly. Maintaining a decided superiority in the second half the School were constantly on the attack. They lost many chances however through petty infringements when they were favourably placed, and only one more try was scored: an excellent cut through by Craig paved the way, and following some good short passing in which backs and forwards joined, Thorne took the final pass from Gillespie and crossed near the posts for Huff to convert. The forwards dominated the tight scrums and held their own in the loose'l. Huff played on the wing for the first time, while Field took his place at centre threefquarter and Everett tried his hand at full back: the switch appeared to be most successful. iw- SCHOOL vs. 16th CANADIAN SCOTTISH The School proved far too good for the Canadian Scottish and Won 5O'0. The backs were in constant possession and tries were scored before half time by Craig 135, Field QU, and Sproule 121. McGregor had a large share in Field's try, while Sproule made a good opening for Craig on one occasion. Huff goaled three times and the score at half time was 24fO. After the resumption Craig cut through to score his fourth try, McGregor ran through the centre on two occasions, Thorne, back' ing up well took a pass from Field to score, while Huff, at left wing crossed on four occasions. The place kicking was extremely had jones making the only successful attempt. .+L SCHOOL vs. WANDERERS The Waiiderers, winners of the first half of the league schedule, were considered a very strong side, particularly forward, and a large crowd was on hand at the School in anticipation of a very even game. Such indeed was the case, a most vigorous and well contested match resulting in a victory for the School who scored four tries f12pts.Q against a goal and a try f8pts.j. ..15-

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splendid individual efforts, Field and Boate one each, the former from a scramble on the line and the latter by means of fast following up in the loose. Sproule goaled on two occasions and Everett on one, and the School led 24fO at the interval. After the resumption McGregor scored thrcc tries through fine combination with Field. Field himself added one, and Hicks scored the final try when he beat several College men to a loose hall. Everett goaled twice and Sproule once. The College backs looked dangerous on the few occasions they had the hall, but the School forwards were too good and had the game in hand throughout. iol SCHOOL vs. OLD BOYS The final game of the season was played at home, the Vancouver Old Boys providing the opposition. The School were far too strong forward and controlled the game throughout. At half time the score was 11fO for the School, Sproule, Field and Hicks obtaining tries one of which was converted by Huff. After the restart McGregor scored on two occasions while Craig, Hicks and Massy each scored once. Sproule converted one try The Old Boys, most of whom had been out of senior rugby for some time, had few opportunities in attack but played hard throughout. H. G. Cornwall, E. E. Teagle, S. M. Adams, and R. K. Mercer were the most prominent. + CHARACTERS OF THE FIRST FIFTEEN FIELD - fCaptainj. Played both at full back and centre threefquarter, and was a success in both positions. Safe rather than brilliant in the former position but played some good games early in the season when the team was in the making. As a centre his accurate and timely pas' sing and his characteristic unselfishness made all the difference to the attack, while his tackling gave the defence much needed support. He is to be congratulated upon leading, and leading well, one of the best teams to represent the School for many years. SPROULE - fVict-Captainj. An excellent scrum half who fulfilled the promise shown last year. Very fast at the base of the scrum and ser' ved his outsides splendidly. At all times played unselfish and intelligent football and did his best to keep the game open. Plucky in defence but failed to make sufficient use of his kicking. HUFF-fWing Threefquarterj. Played both as a centre and as a wing but fitted in much better in the latter position. Essentially an attacker his speed and elusiveness made him a very real threat and he was the side's most prolific scorer. Never learnt the art of combination and too frequently neglected his support. Weak in defence. A useful place kick from close in. -13-