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

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'1 EEERLQ 1.11-- -v rffx - .f 'L -i ' 8 -il' X ,,-f - ,xpn Mm. AI,-f. MP5 1 -.U I- 151 . Iii' Yr. if ' fy 1 7 5160137323 xi, I H. ll I I li 1 xllutijg 'L iq, 'af r ' :6ff1:l .?A'2Q7j-,3 iwzfq T . . 1 .H ' g ,r gg 9' q w ,538 Wig. f -- 4 . ' V -s s- sf .. ... 1 RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1946-47 The 19443-sl? season was an unfortunate one in many res- pects. The hardness of the ground until late in the Christmas term, and the many mini-r injuries sutliered lay players in vital positions prevented the side from rounding' into shape. ln addition. the team was weak lwehind the scrum, and while some improvement tool. place as the season advanced, there was a noticeable lack of cohesion and thrust to the end. Of the eleven matches played luv the lst XY, four were won. six lost and one drawn. Colours were awarfled to ,l. l.. Xlhittome, K. XY. Ben- nett, F. E. S. Atkins, gl U. llotherslll, -I. li. lol. llrvn-jones, R. C. Harrison and IJ. l. F.lcXeil. The official team for the season was as follows' l'. M. lierram lCapt.j, ti. lD. l-.Iorant lNYice-Capt.l, R. XY. Duncan. l. D. H. Bvrn-blones, F. E. S. Atkins. bl. CJ. Mothersill, U. vl. McNeil, K. w. Bennett. -1. 1.. xx'hm.,mt-. o. Ia, M.,fg.m, J. w. Shipley, R. Rl. Dulce. .X C. Cotter, R. C. Harrison and D. lf. Cook. The 2nd XY played tive matches. two uf which were won, one lost and two drawn. Some talent was noticed in the side hut, in the main. the calihre was low. Shaw. Pritchard. Mor- row, Davison and liilgour were the most outstanding players. The most encouraging feature of School football this year was the wealth of lmromise and the keenness of the Colts. who ranged in weight hetween 105 pounds and 1330 wounds. Nine matches were played and, although the team was almost invariahly heavily outwtigfhed, three were won. four lest and two drawn. Clifford I caytained the side with enthusiasm and the team was full of talent, hoth in the scrum and hehind it. 23

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SWIMMING AND DIVING The Swimming and Diying Cumpetitions were held on june 9th, Mr. fx. RlcKinnfin acted as judge. The Swimming competition was won by Gilbert for the second year in succession and the Diving was wun by Davison. GYMNASTICS The Gym competitifin was held on March 10th. As usual, Mr. A. McKinnon acted as judge. He complimented the boys un their work and judged Iireger as Captain of the Gym YIII for NIT. Kreger was awarded the Hay Cruft Cup. The re- maining members of the team were Byrn-Jones, Clifford I, Duke, Perram, Bennett, Harrison I, yon Harten and Morrow. THE CROSS COUNTRY RUN This year the run was held on March 26th. 86 boys took the run and the winner was Burnett, who covered the course in 3112 minutes and wtm the Cup presented by the Qld Boys. Duke came second. The best .luniur was Sundt I. who won the Robertson Cup. Quite a large number of .Iunuirs participated and made grind time. TENNIS The tinals were held on -Iune -Sth. The Singles Champicn- ship was wwn by Verram who defeated Bryn-,Tones 6-2, C-3. Perram was awarded the Barnacle Cup. The Doubles was won by llfirgan and Iilerrani who defeated Duke and Cox T-5, I-'la 43-3. 22

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FIRST FIFTEEN MATCHES SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL fGOLDSD The season opened on Oct. 29th at Yictoria High School, the School defeating a weak High School team by a goal, a penalty goal, and three tries Q17 pointsj to 0. i Rain fell during the early stages and play was largely of a forward nature throughout. The School pack were superior to their opponents and controlled the game from the start. Three tries were scored in the first half, one by Duke, and two by McNeil. who showed speed and elusiveness. Mor- ant failed to convert on all three occasions. After the change- over Morant was successful from a penalty after a period of steady pressure by the School forwards. The School backs had many Opportunities but chances were ruined by faulty handling and late passing. The final try was scored by Shaw who was quick to fall on the ball after the forwards had dribbled over. Morant converted and the School won 17-0. Cf the School backs. Bennett made a fair beginning under difficult conditions at outside half, while McNeil showed definite ability. Atkins, Harrison I and Duncan were the pick of the forwards. . SCHOOL us. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL Little good football was seen when the School defeated Qak Bay High School by the odd trv in three. Both sets of forwards played spirited but unintelligent football, and the backs were badly served. Oak Bay had a decided advantage during the first half and used a strong wind to effect. The School seldom looked dan- gerous but nevertheless opened the scoring against the run of the play. McNeil was responsible for this try when he took a pass in midfield and ran strongly to outdistance a poorlv placed defence. Xloranf failed to convert. The High School soon CFQUZIHZCCT when. after a period of heavy pressure, one of their players beat Badda to a loose ball. gathered, and fell over to score. The trv was not converted and the score at half time was 3-3. The second half was all School but the backs finished poorly, the High School tackling was keen. and it was not until nearly full time that Cook scored the winning try at the fiag. Shaw's attempt to convert was charged down and the School won fi-33. The School backs, with Byrn-Jones absent and Perram only semi-fit. were by no means impressiveg the forwards worked hard and held their Own. 24