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

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backa had very few opportunities and the halves were not quick or clever enough to turn them to advantage. The High School increased their lead when one of their backs forced himself over during a scramble on the School line but the try was not converted. In the closing minutes the School exerted strong pressure: both Perram and Badda were all but over and the best chance of the day was ruined when Grant's vital pass to Perram was untakeable. Little good football was played, but both sides were keen and the game was robust to a degree. Of the School forwards Vidler, Francis and Riley I were prominent, while of the backs Perram showed that given running room he could be dangerous, and Dalziel was his determined courageous self. SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE This, the fourth game of the season between the two teams ref sulted in a win for the School by the odd try in three. The ground was heavy and the ball wet but no rain fell during the game and both sides handled fairly well and play was extremely keen and vigorous throughout. From the opening whistle the School exerted pressure and main' tained it until half time. The forwards fully held the Brentwood pack in the line out and the tight and were definitely superior in the loose where they were far quicker on the ball. Vidler was very prominent for the School in the loose and was a constant source of worry to the Brentwood centres and halves. The School backs while not as sound as their opponents, were definitely more thrustful. Two good chances were lost when first Grant and then Perram went right through the centre and only lack of support prevented certain tries Dalziel frequently tested the opposing full back with high punts and on at least one occasion a try almost resulted. Shortly before half time, following a scrum on the Brentwood line, the forwards pushed their opponents over and Duncan scored a try which Morant failed to improve. After the breather the School continued to press and Dalziel increased the lead with a typical determined dash down the left wing. Riley I failed to convert. Brentwood then rallied and for the rest of the game fully held their own. Their wings were always dangerous but the School tackling, particularly that of Riley I and Dalziel, was keen and sure. Perram and Badda also played good defensive football at this stage. Shortly before the end Brentwood scored a very nice try on the left wing at the flag. This try was not converted and the School won a fine game 66. The School team gave a very spirited and improved display. The improvement was especially noticeable behind the scrum where Grant played with new dash and confidence and Perram gave a pleasing display both in attack and defense. Dalziel gave his usual lionfhearted exhibition, while Riley I and Badda on the wings held diihcult opponents well. 25

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pressure and for some time play was in the School twentyffive. No further score resulted, however, and the School won a wellfcontested game 11f3. , Of the School forwards, Stephenson. was outstanding and ref ceived good support from Vidler and Duncan who were excellent in the loose. Bissett was too slow at the base of the scrum. Riley I and Perram were not happy either in attack or defence, and Dalziel alone appeared capable of scoring a try or acting resolutely when danger threatened. SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE Brentwood, playing at home, were too clever for the School in this, the third game of the season between the schools. Fortune favoured the School when in the first minute a faulty kick by a Brentwood player placed the ball in the hands of Badda, the School right wing. Badda ran strongly to within five yards of the Brentwood line, where he was tackled, and Duncan, who was up in support, scooped up the loose ball and fell over near the corner for a try which Morant failed to improve. Brentwood then attacked strongly and, wellfsewed by two good halves, their outsides were always dangerous, Before half time two unconverted tries had been scored and this advantage would have been greatly increased but for the splendid tackling of Dalziel whose defensive play was of a high order. The School forwards played fairly well, and the backs had their chances, but their handling was faulty and opportunities were thrown away. After the change over both sides played vigorous football but Brentwood were always more constructive and despite heroic efforts by Dalziel increased their lead by a goal late in the game and won by two tries and a goal Q11 ptsj to a try G ptsj. The School forwards more or less held their own throughout though their packing in the loose was inferior to their opponents. Once again the School backs were most unconvincing in attack and with the exception of Dalziel and Badda defended badly. ScHooL vs. VICTORI.+K HIGH ScHooL The game was played at Victoria High School and resulted in a win for the home team by a goal and a try Q8 ptsj to a try Q3 ptsj. During the first half the High School had the better of' the game but only managed to score once when bad tackling allowed their right wing to cross at the flag and to score between the posts. The try was converted. The School replied shortly before half time when. following a scrum in midfield, Dalziel, using his great speed and determination, :beat man after man to score a try which Morant failed to improve. After half time the School played with spirit and had rather more of the game, but the forwords were always struggling to hold their own against taller and heavier men. In consequence the School '24

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SCHOOL vs. A ROYAL CANADIAN NAV.AL COLLEGE TEAM The School, without Colours, were too strong for a team from the Naval College and won by three goals, a penalty goal, and a try Q21 pts., to a penalty goal and two tries Q9 pts.j. Ground and weather conditions were good and the game was very open. Kreger land Morrison scored tries in the opening half while Moraiit converted MOfFlSOHlS try and was also successful from a penalty. The College replied with two tries and the School led 11f6 at half time. After the restart Duncan put the School further ahead and Grant added the final try shortly before the end. This last try was by far the best of the game and came when Perram, by clever use of the dummy, put himself through the centre, drew the fullback and gave Grant, who was well up in support, a scoring pass. Morant, who kicked well throughout, converted both tries. The College failed to cross the School line during the second half, but were sucf cessful with a penalty given against the School for feet up . The School forwards were too active for the opposing pack and gave the outsides many opportunities. The backs, without Dalziel, were not convincing, but Grant displayed improved form and Perram once again proved himself the most intelligent threefquarter in the School. SCHOOL vs. CHILLIW.-ACK HIGH SCHOOL The game with Chilliwack High School was played at home. B. Watt, a member of last year's School side, was instrumental in arranging the fixture and is to be warmly commended, not only for his play, which was of a high order, but for his enthusiasm and keenness in carrying his knowledge of football to his new school and furthering its advancement there. For some time play was fairly even but gradually the School gained control and Chilliwack was hard pressed. The School backs finished badly, however, and time and again promising movements were ruined. In addition Chilliwack defended well. Perram and Dalziel combined well several times but it was Badda who opened the scoring when he crossed at the flag. Morant failed to convert. After the resumption the School controlled the game completely but the backs were never together and the Chilliwack defense held until shortly before the end when Francis, who had a good match, fought his way over from a line out. Morant failed to convert and the School won 6fO. Chilliwack were a heavy side, played vigorous football and defended well. The School, though the better side, threw their chances away. and their backs, including Dalziel, gave a poor display. . SCHOOL vs. OLD BOYS This, the final match of the season, was played at the School and resulted in a win for the Old Boys by three goals and a try Q18 ptsj to O. 26