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

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George's, whose forwards had been playing extremely well. now exerted heavy pressure. Very spirited forward play took place in the School twenty-five and St. George's were unlucky not to score. Eventually the School carried play to midfield where. just before the close. Cuppage shook himself clear and made a beautiful opening for Getz. who ran half the length of the field to outpace all opposition and score a try which Dalziel failed to improve. In winning 2-l-O the School backs. with Cuppage outstanding. had given a brilliant dis- play. The place-kicking was extremely bad, not a single goal being kicked. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL The return with Shawnigan Lake School was won by the School by three tries lg ptsm to nil, Two evenly matched sides were expected to give a good display. but unfortunately neither team was at full strength. and the outsides were unable to adjust themselves to the conditions created by a high wind which blew throughout. Shawnigan, with the wind in their favour. made little use of it and their outsides were never together. The School were by no means impressive either. but they opened the scoring against the run of the play. Pollard put himself in the clear and Cuppage positioned him- self cleverly to take a perfectly-judged pass and score a try which he failed to goal. Shortly after this Pollard was injured and the School played one short to the end. They increased their lead. however. when Getz intercepted and ran through to score on his own. Cuppage again failed to add the extra points. The School led 6-O at half time and the game had been even but uninspiring. Wlith the wind in their favour the School were expected to con- trol the game. They did hold a decided territorial advantage, but Pollard's absence was a serious handicap, the service from the scrum being too slow to be of any use. In addition the Shawnigan forwards played with great spirit and kept the School out until just before the end, when Wfhitehouse combined with Swangard to score the final try, which Cuppage failed to goal. In winning 9-0 the School completed an excellent season. being successful in all 13 matches played. YV. R. G. YV. 23

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strongly and forward play of the keenest nature took place in the Shawnigan half. Lund was magnificent at this stage and he was well supported, but Shawnigan defended stoutly and led 3-O at the interval. During the breather the School pack gave the appearance of being thoroughly played-out. but when play was resumed they entered into the forward battle with rare zest and two good packs fought it out to the end. Behind the scrum the School played rather better in the second halfQ and they opened their account when Getz took a pass from Brunlees to score after a short run. Cuppage goaled and the School led 5-3, Following a spell of very even play in midfield the forwards carried play to the Shawnigan line, where the ball rolled loose and Brunlees was awarded a try from the resulting scramble. Cuppage failed to convert. Shawnigan were now five points down and time was running short. They seemed to err in that kicking ahead and to touch was overdone and possession lost thereby. Pollard was very prominent for the School at this stage. positioning himself intelligently and bringing off some good clearances at awkward moments. Mark- ing was very close by both sides and neither line was in serious danger again. The School won the best game of the season 8-3. SCHOOL v, ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL In winning by eight tries 12-l pts.l to nil the School, playing at home. gave a very fine display. The outsides were seen to better ad- vantage than in any other game of the season and some brilliant tries were scored. ln the first five minutes Getz had a splendid opportunity to put Pratt over on the wing but his pass was untakable. A little later Gup- page. taking a pass from Pollard in his stride, deceived the defence beautifully and went straight through to score a fine try which he failed to goal. Continuing to press the School went further ahead when Cuppage made a splendid opening for Getz, who finished thc movement brilliantly. Cuppage again failed to add the extra points. McClaskey was the next to score, forcing his way over from the loose for a try. which Fairbourn failed to goal. The final try of the first half was perhaps the best of the season, At midfield Pollard set the backs in motion, Guppage again made the opening, Getz and Brunlees took and gave their passes perfectly and W'hitehouse finished a lovely movement with a fine burst of speed to score at the flag. Fairbourn failed to convert and the School had played fine attacking football to lead 12-O at the interval. Guppage had dominated the first half, the opposition having little reply to his constructive and thrustful methods. The greatest credit was also due to McClaskey, the School hooker, who had decisively outhooked his opposite number and made it possible for the School backs to enjoy possession. After the restart St. George's saw to it that Guppage was marked far more closely. Nevertheless it was Guppage who put the School further ahead when he intercepted and just reached the line after a good run. A little later Dalziel harried the defence into error, finally beating them to a loose ball in the corner. Wilson was the next to score, breaking away from a line-out and crossing at the flag. St. 22

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FIRST FIFTEEN CHARACTERS DALZIEL CCaptainl -Unrivalled as a wing forward, he enjoyed another splendid season. Tireless and determined he supported his outsides mag- nificently both in attack and defence. His ceaseless harassing of the opposition and his ability to profit by their every mistake brought him some brilliant tries. Enthusiastic. robust and courageous. he loved football and played it with a vim and verve all too rarely seen. McCLASKEY CYice-Captainl -Rather unwieldy for the position of hooker, he nevertheless stayed with it well. Only once was he consistently beaten, and for the most part he won his hooking duels. Spirited in the loose and the line-out. and very dangerous near the line. Always most enthusiastic and keen. LUND-Developed as was expected into an extremely good front-rank for- ward. Most spirited and effective in the line-out and an honest worker in the loose. Kept himself in good condition and always gave of his best. IYILSON I- A somewhat improved front row forward. Possessed good hands and was very useful in the line-out. Rather slow in the loose and his con- dition was always suspect. SWANGARD I-A useful second row man. He had some good games but appeared to play really hard in spells only. He must learn to tackle rather than wrestle. CROWDY - Quite useful in the line-out, and in the tight scrum. Rather slow and ponderous in the loose. SLEEP - One of the lighter members of the pack. he was usually outweighed and outreached though putting in rnuch good work. Tackling he enjoyed and he was one of the most reliable members of the team in this phase of the game. COLEMAN -Rather light, but experienced and intelligent, and had a splendid season as a wing forward. One of the best tacklers and fallers on the side, he was always sound and courageous in defence. POLLARD KSCYUIU Halfl -His service from the base of the scrum was not particularly quick but it was accurate and intelligent. Tackled and handled well. kicked adequately. faced forwards fearlessly and always gave of his best CUPPAGE COutside Halfl -An accomplished and experienced player. Handled beautifully and made clever use of the dummy and the short kick in attack. His passes were well given and he was invariably unselfish. In the main he was not quite so happy when defending, though here again his kicking ability was most noticeable. As a place-kicker he was a dis- appointment. - PRATT ClN'ing Three-quarterj -Keen, and a much-improved player. In attack he possesses sufficient speed, but he lacks resource as yet and his passing is uncertain. In defence he is adequate and shows no lack of courage. A weak kick. BRUNLEES fCentre Three-quarterl -An improved player who had some good matches, particularly in defence. In attack his passing, though im- proved. was not well-timed. His play was spirited but his condition was always suspect. YNHITEHOUSE fWing Three-quarterj - Possessed the pace to make him a dangerous man when in the clear, and when intelligently fed proved him- self to be a good finisher. Rather lacking in resource and guile owing to inexperience. and his defence is very shaky. GETZ CCentre Three-quarterl -Quite new to the game but possessed great natural ability. and was a brilliant finisher with pace. thrust and swerve. An untidy passer as yet and his defence is uncertain, but he is a player of rare promise. FAIRBOURN CFull Backj - Reasonably cool under pressure with good hands and the courage to fall in defence. His tackling is adequate but his kick- ing lacks both length and accuracy as yet. A very promising player. W. R. G. W. 24