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

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side to score easilv. Squire failed to improve. The visitors then asserted themselves and, the School being penalized in their own twenty-five, a good goal was kicked from a wide angle. The School forwards, who were quite effective in the loose, carried play to the High School line where Sundt I was again successful in forcing himself over on the blind side. Squire failed to convert but, upon a second kick being ordered because of a High School infringement. he made no mistake. There was no further scoring before half time although the School were definitely on top. After the restart the High School, with a definite advantage in the line-out and at least an even share of the tight scrums. played up well. They were however very weak behind the scrum. and the School being not very much more impressive the game finished rather tamely, the School winning 8-3. 25

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SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL This, the third match between the sides, resulted in a win for the School by two goals and a try 113 pts.l to a goal C5 pts.l. The XN'indsor Park ground was in excellent condition but the game did not produce the open Rugby that was expected. The School forwards were in good form and it was through their efforts that the School opened the scoring. A good forward rush in which Brown was very prominent was finished by Squire, who picked up the loose ball near the line and fell over. He con- verted his own try and the School led 5-O at the breather. Shortly after the restart a poor clearance by a High School three-quarter gave Robertson an opportunity to show his speed. Gathering cleanly on the touch-line in his own half he darted down the wing, outdistancing all opposition, crossed at the flag and scored between the posts for Squire to add the extra points. A little later the High School opened their account when a for- ward try was obtained and a grand goal was kicked. The School had a slight territorial advantage until the end but could only add one more try. This came when Calton. who had been, for him, rather subdued. made a lovely opening for Robertson, who ac- cepted the scoring pass at full speed and scored a try which Squire failed to improve. The School forwards were once again superior to the oppos- ing pack and took the major credit. Behind the scrum Robertson had a very good match. SCHOOL v. SHIPLEY'S XV This game was played at home and won by a goal, a penalty goal and a try 111 pts.h to a goal 45 pts. 1. The opposition, composed largely of Old Boys and College students. gave the School some anxious moments but were never really together, and the School deserved their six points margin. Branson opened the scoring for the School. running through the centre to score between the posts for Squire to convert. A little later the School increased their lead when the scrum took the ball across, Brown I being credited with the try. Squire failed to convert. A fine run by john Campbell gave the visitors a try between the posts which was converted. but Squire added to the School score shortly before half time when he kicked a penalty goal from an easy angle. The second half was full of indifferent football which pro- duced little threat of further scoring, and the School won 11-5. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL In a game rather lacking in sparkle the School defeated Vic- toria High School by a goal and a try K8 pts.l to a penalty goal K3 ptsfb. The School pressed from the start and, after a short period in the High School twenty-five, Sundt I sneaked around the blind 24

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RUGBY CHARACTERS CALTON CCaptain and Stand-off Halfj-A brilliant attacking Half, as safe in the reception of his passes as he was accurate in the giving of them. lfnselfish and rarely caught in possession. Always scheming to pierce the defence, he varied his play cleverly, and his dummy was perfectly executed. His defence was not up to his attack but he kicked with judgment and took the running tackle splendidly. Few outside halves of his calibre have ever represented the School. SQUIRE CYice-Captainl-A hard-working and dependable front-row man. Excellent in all phases of forward play. Possessed excellent hands and was extremely dangerous near the opposing line. He had an extremely good season as a place-kicker and could kick both punt and drop, effectively. Always gave of his very best and loved the game. COX CFull Backj-Possessed good hands and when not unduly pressed kicked with length and accuracy. His tackling was poor and in gen- eral he lacked resolution. ROBERTSON CVVing Three-Quarterb-He enjoyed a good season and was a greatly-improved player. Possessed pace and finished many a movement well. Still poor in defence and a weak kick. BRANSON CCentre Three-Quarterl-A useful player but has not as yet fulfilled the promise of earlier years. He has sufficient pace, fair hands and a good knowledge of the game, but has developed a degree of hesitancy which must be eradicated if he is to play the part expected of him and of which he is capable. COOPER CCentre Three-Quarterj-Rather light and lacking in experi- ence as yet, but he is a promising player. Keen and willing, and another season's football should do wonders for him. LEWIS fWing Three-Quarterj-A determined runner with good hands. Effective in defence. Lacks a knowledge of the game as yet but is a player of promise. SUNDT I CScrum Halfl-Filled his important position well and had a most successful season. Possessed good hands and provided a fast and accurate service for his outside half. A fair tackle and kick. More aggressive than formerly, and late in the season scored some good tries on his own. ROBINSON-Not as yet a hooker but held his position on the team and gained valuable experience. Slow in the loose. ROOME-A front row man who found himself suddenly and went from strength to strength. A terrific worker both in the tight and the loose, and an excellent tackler. One of the best of a very good pack. MORGAN-Had an excellent season and much of the success of the pack was due to his own and his partner's efforts in the second row. A hard and tireless worker he was dynamic in the loose scrums where he gave and asked no quarter. A greatly-improved tackle, and never hesitated to go down on the ball when need arose. READ-Vastly improved in every way and enjoyed a splendid season in the second row. Handled the ball well and was very useful in the line- out. Applied his weight correctly and vigorously both in the tight and the loose. Greatly improved defensively. CAMPBELL-Enjoyed a splendid season at Break. Rather slow on his feet but his tackling was hard and sure. Excellent in the loose scrums and was always close to the ball, ready to profit from any mistakes of the opposition. A poor handler and a very weak kick. BROYNN I-An honest trier who was always in the thick of things. Good in the line-out and very fair defensively. BELL-Came on considerably at Break and finished the season strongly. Quite fast in the loose and a fair tackle but tired easily. On occasion he performed creditably at full back, where he kicked with effect. 26