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

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TH-va i if P i, ,i an mai sf' -- . . , sl AV ..A, .1 ,X ,img ., i 'J-,,x.., Kava- -1 , ,, H Q' g Lee Sundt Higgs, J. Moffatt Fox Barker, H. Huntley, D. Rooper, fViee-Capt., Challoner fCapt.j Simpson Queale CRICKET, 1953 PLAYED 51 woN 31T1E1J li IJRAWN 1 This year the XI did well to come through without defeat, although on the whole their performance was not as good as we had hoped for. Challoner and Huntley bowled excellently through- out-so excellently that no others were required to show their skill with the ball. The batting again proved to be the weak spot and no one came up to expectations consistently. The fielding on the whole was good and at least one match was won because catches were held. Challoner topped the bowling with an overage of 4.00 and Simpson the batting with an average of 13.5. Colours were awarded to Rooper, Huntley and Simpson. VVe must thank Major WVise for his close interest during the Term. At his suggestion a bowling competition was instituted for both Seniors and Juniors and he kindly presented prizes to the winners, Huntley I and Peers. At the end of the Term he arranged for concrete wickets to be laid. and working parties set to vigorously to prepare the site by the Tennis Courts. It is to be hoped that this generosity will repay dividends in the future, for both these innovations should greatly assist in improving the standard of play. E.T.M. 22

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BARKER I LYice-Captainl CStand-Off Half?-Sparked the 'Line' by his energetic attack and defence. The latter was impregnable and gave the forwards great Confidence in the situation behind the scrum. Intelligent and cool, and initiaied many useful movements. SHAW' CWYinglhRan with determination and speed. Was one of the sound- est tacklers on the team. JACKSON I fCentrel-Was moved to this position mainly to strengthen its defence and proved to be very useful indeed. Possessed a good knowledge of the game but, in attack. seldom ran with the necessary thrust. WILLIAMS I CCentrej-Had poor hands but possessed speed and a nice Cut inf A good tackler. Later in the season distressed his supporters by developing a tendency to hang on too long. TURNER UN'ingl-Fell off where tackling was concerned but fully atoned for this by his fast and tricky running. Produced tremendous dash and elusiveness and could gain considerable yardage whenever he received the ball. Scored the majority of the teams tries. TOZER CFull Backl-Saw little action in this position but dealt with the opposition most satisfactorily when occasion arose. A cornmendably safe tackler. His kicking improved steadily. Moved quickly and intelligently into the 'line' at the correct opportunity. Barry Roome. 21

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FIRST ELEVEN MATCHES lst. XI y. THE HINCIOGSI' iHo1nel The Incogs.,' not at their best. we hasten to say. could only muster 33. and the School, after a shaky start against the bowling of Sherratt. won by -l wickets. UINLIOGSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL lvlelly, b. Huntley .....w,..,.... ....., 8 Sundt. b. Sherratt ..,..,.............,.... U Seale, l.b.w. b, Challoner ,,..., 7 Huntley, b. Seale .............,.......,. l Shanks, b. Challoner .......,... .. 7 Challoner, b. Sherratt ............,..... l Calton, l.b.w. b Challoner ,........... 0 Fox, run out ...............,.................. 8 Timmis, ct. Moffat b. Huntley .... 2 Rooper, ht. wkt. b. Mcllvenny .... 0 Sherratt, ct. Huntley b. Challoner 0 Moffat. c. 8: b. Wenrnan, G. ...... 9 Wenman. G., b. Huntley .............. 6 Simposn, not out .......................... 6 VN'hittaker, run out ........................ O Queale. b. Seale ............................ 9 Burnett, H. E., b. Huntley . ...... O Roome, b. Seale ...... ...... U Genge. b. Huntley ..........,, ,,.... O Higgs I. run out ...... ....... 3 Richardson, not out .,...., ...... O Lee, b. Sherratt ...,.. ...... 0 Extras ........,....,.... ,...., 3 Extras ........... ....... 3 Total ,.... .,....... 3 3 Total ..... ..,.... -l 0 lst. XI y. AN 'ALBIOIV XI 1Home1 The presence of two local Stars in the opposition seemed to unnerye the side. Challoner and Huntley did very well to get them out for 71, but the batting lacked any kind of resolution and the School was lucky to draw. 'ALBION' XI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL VVilkinson, b. Huntley ....,. ......... 1 6 Huntley. ct. Mainwaring b. Pugh. b. Challoner ..........., ...... 6 Gledden .........................,........ 3 VVharton, b. Challoner ......,.. ...... O Sundt, ct. Wharton b. XVilkinson.. 7 Gledden, b. Challoner .................. 6 Fox. ct. Boyes b. Gledden ..........., 4 Wiilliams, b. Huntley ...............,.... -l Challoner, ct. Gledden b. Mainwaring, c Fox b. Huntley ...... 9 YYilkinson ........,..................... -l Boyes, b. Challoner ..................,,.. 3 Moffat. ct. Boyes b. W'ilkinson ...... 0 Higgs, D., run out ............... ...,.. 3 Rooper, ht. wkt. b. Mcllvenny .... 0 Mcllyenny, run out ...................... 10 Queale. b. Mcllyenny .....,.......,.... 0 Wlilkinson, D.. not out ....... ...... 1 1 Simpson. ct. Gledden b. Higgs .... 4 Hendra, M., b. Challoner ...... 0 Higgs I, not out ........................,.. .12 Extras ..........,............. ...... 3 Barker II, not out ......,................. 2 - Extras .................,.................. 3 Total ,.... ...... 7 1 - Total ffor 8 wkts.l ...... 39 Roome, did not bat. lst. XI y. 'SHAIYNIGAN' ilAway1 This game appears to have been a resounding victory for the School, but it might have proved a yery different affair but for the partnership of Rooper and Simpson. which yielded 50 runs just at the right time. Our opponents only managed to gather I9 runs. a position which was due entirely to the very steady bowling of Huntley I 23