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

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Tennis Tennis during 1938 was once again confined to the Annual Tournament to the winner of which goes the Barnacle Cup. The Singles final saw Thorne facing Field, last year's champion. At first Thorne played quite well and promised to make it very interesting but it was soon seen that Field was not only much steadier but hit the ball harder. Field eventually won the match and championship in two sets 6f3, 6f1. In the Doubles final Gook and Huff were no match for Thorne and Field the latter pair eventually winning easily 6'2, 6f3. No tennis colours were awarded for 1938. Cadet Corps ANNUAL 1NsPEoT1oN 170th Cadet Corps, University School The Annual Inspection of the Corps took place on the 6th May, at 2.30 p.m. The strength of the Corps was 64 all ranks, and again this year, by kind permission of Colonel Vincent McKenna and oflicers 5 th B. C. Regt., the bugle band of their regiment in full dress review order, played during the inspection which was a considerable assistance to us, and for which we are very grateful. The weather was perfect. s The inspection started punctually at 2.30 p.m. Captain R. L. Mitchell GSO., in charge of Cadets, the inspecting officer, took the salute. The Corps went through the ceremonial, marching past in line and column of route. Afterwards the Corps was handed over to the Cadet Officers and platoon sergeants for company and platoon formations. Following this the 1st Aid and Signallers were tested. The Inspection concluded with physical training with arms, etc., and an outdoor gymnastic display by the 1st and 2nd VIII. At the conclusion the inspecting officer spoke to the Corps com' plimenting them on the all round efliciency of the unit, and particf ularly laid stress on the marked improvement over last year. 1936ff 1937 we tied 3rd place, this year we hope to do better than that. W Many parents and friends witnessed the inspection. Tea was served afterwards in the dining room. The headmaster has been pleased to approve of the following appointments: Cadet Capt., A. W. Field, Cadet Lieut., R. Huff, Cadet Sgt. Major, R. O. Massy. No. 1 Platoon, Sgt. Thorne, No. 2 Platoon, Sgt. W. Everett: No. 3 Platoon, Sgt. Craig, lst Aid, L C Thomsong Signals, SfM R. Masy.

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Second Team Matches SCHOOL vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL This game was keenly contested and resulted in a win for the School 9f6. Shawnigan might well have won the game had not one of their threefquaiters inadvertently crossed the dead line with the result that a certain try was disallowed. Chapman and Cupples scored for the School but Shawnigan soon drew level and it was not until just on time that Thomson forced himself over at the flag for the winning try. North, Cupples, Taylor, and Chapman were outstanding while Mackay, Escobar, Shaw and Thomson also played useful games. 120 lb. Team Matches It was found to be a matter of great difficulty to procure games for this team at their own weight. Games were played as follows:- School vs. Central junior High School fLost 12fOj School vs. Central Junior High School QLost 661 School vs. Brentwood College fLost 19f5j School vs. Oaklands School CWOII 3OfOj With the exception of the game 'against Oaklands, the School faced a heavy handicap in weight, but invariably played plucky foot' ball. North captained the side very well and was ably supported by Soulsby, Shaw, Young, Usher i, Cupples, and Duke. Annual Cross Country Run The course was somewhat heavier than last year, but there was a large entry and a fine race resulted. C. D. Clarke, the winner in 1937, and third in 1936, actually finished first but he misunderstood his instructions and left the ap' pointed course just before the end. No actual ground was saved by this error but his disqualification was ruled on the ground that he had failed to carry out the instructions given, and the Old Boys' Cup was awarded to M. Scott, who had run a very good race pressing Clarke closely over the whole distance. Escobar was second, and Thorne third. Scotts time was 35' 15 ,

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aex Boxing The finals of the Annual Boxing Competition were held in the gymnasium at S p.m., Friday, March Zirh, 1933. The officials were: Referee, P. F. Howdeng judges, Lt. Commanf der XVurtle, R.C.N.: Rex Carey, J. Kitson, H. E. Pott. Timekeeper, A. L. Locock. Announcer, H. H. Iviassy. All bouts were keenly contested, and introduced some very good boxing. This year we had an assistant instructor, Mr. Patterson, who was of great assistance. Over 200 parents and friends witnessed the finals and at the conclusion refreshments were served in the School dining hall. DUST NVElGHTS.faRobertson vs. Thomson ii. Robertson, though lighter than his opponent proved to have more knowledge of boxing and was awarded the decision. Thomson ii, a novice to the ring. gave a very good and plucky exhibition. PAPER. f Carle ii vs. Ruttan. The winner Carleii with all round style. prcwcd too good for Ruttan, the loser, who boxed well and displayed considerable pluck against a more finished boxer. PLY. -Clarke vs. lvlclntosh. A really good exhibition of boxing. Clarke dominated the iight by clever defence and attack, and was awarded the verdict. Mcintosh showed considerable improvement over last year. Both boys displayed real ring craft. BANTAM, Shaw vs. North. Shaw received the decision more by forcing tactics and by hard punching, rather than by scientific methods. North displayed very good science in avoiding punishment and fought very pluckily in the last two rounds with a damaged hand. -22-