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

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Throughout the second half play was fairly even but of mediocre calibre. The College were, however. the better side and. adding' a goal to their score. won, as they deserved. 14-3. SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. VENTURE In losing' ll-O to Venture the School were most disappointing. Venture were not a good side but were well served at scrum half and in the centre. where two big and experienced players did most of the damage. The School showed definite defensive weakness behind the scrum and, although outpaced and outweighed. should have put up a better show. Forward they were slow and spiritless. Lund I did his splendid best to put some life into them. but to no avail. As a result the School outsides saw little of the ball and the visitors. ahead 6-O at half time. added a goal in the second half to win by a goal and two tries L11 pointsr to nil. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Playing at home but without their two halves and their most experienced forward the School went down before Shawnigan by three goals C15 pointsl to a penalty goal and a try 16 pointsm. From the opening whistle Shawnigan showed to advantage behind the scrum, and it was evident that the School would be hard pressed to contain their big. hard-running backs. Such proved to be the case, for in the first twenty minutes the School were forced to concede three tries, all from penetrations in the centre and all goaled. During this period of stress the School opened their own account when Ogle kicked well ahead and Getz gained possession. NVhen tackled almost on the line Getz gave an awkward pass to Eves I. who gathered cleanly to score. Fairbourn failed to convert. Heartened. the School played up well and fully held their own for the rest of the half. Ogle, taking his Captain's place at outside half. hardly missed a pass and took some extremely difficult ones. Allen, playing his first game at scrum half, made an excellent impression, tackling well and keeping his head under extreme pressure. After the restart the School forwards played extremely well. They were too slow in the loose to profit by the rather slovenly play which developed among the opposition backs. but they outplayed the opposing pack and their efforts gave the School a decided terri- torial advantage. On two occasions only were Shawnigan dangerous and both crises were dealt with well by Fairbourn, who had a good match. For the School Allen was all but over when a penalty re- bounded from a post and he gathered cleanly to reach the goal line. where he was picked up and thrown away. The School added to their score, however, when Getz. who had previously missed one penalty. made no mistake with a second. To the end the School continued to have the better of the argument, but Ogle was too closely marked to be able to do anything for Getz in the centre. Vfithout Lund I there was no outstanding forward, but as a pack they more than 29

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SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL The School, playing away, were successful, winning by a goal 15 pointsv to a penalty goal '3 pointsl. The game opened at a rare pace and almost immediately Shawnigan threatened, but a magnificent tackle by Sleep brought down Van der Sluys. the Shawnigan Captain, when he was in the clear. For some time play was very even, but finally Shawnigan went ahead when Van der Sluys kicked a penalty from in front. The School were very unfortunate as the ball had been driven against Pollard and had rebounded into his forwards. putting them off side, A bitter forward battle now developed but. although the School had a definite territorial advantage, their outsides seldom looked dangerous. except when Cuppage kicked ahead and across for his fast wings. The dangerous Shawnigan centres were closely marked and. although both sides had some anxious moments. there was no further scoring and Shawnigan led 3-0 at the breather. The second half was played in a steady drizzle but was fast and extremely keen. Van der Sluys. who kicked magnificently for Shawni- gan. narrowly missed three beautifully-taken penalties from close on fifty yards and caused the School many an anxious moment. The School also had their share of the ball but for the most part the marking was too close. Finally. however. from a scrum just inside the Shawnigan twenty-five. Cuppage took a beautiful pass from Pollard in his stride and by dint of a classic dummy, sold at top speed, pierced the defence to score a brilliant try between the posts. He then added the extra points and the School led 5-3. For the final fifteen minutes the School were subjected to extreme pressure but held on grimly. During this period Lund I, who was a tower of strength throughout. was hurt, and School supporters and players greeted the sounding of no-side with relief. It was a fine game between two evenly-matched sides. The marking was too close and keen to permit the open play of which both sides were capable. but the all-round brilliance of the Shawni- gan Captain and Cuppage's magnificent match-winning try will be long remembered. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA COLLEGE Playing at home but without Cuppage. their Captain, the School were well beaten by Victoria College by a goal and three tr1es 14 points to a try t3 points: The School started well and for twenty minutes fully held their own. They opencd the scoring with one of the best tries of the season. From a set scrum at midfield the ball came quickly to Pollard and Ogle was able to put Getz through the centre. Pace and determi- nation did the rest and a fine try was obtained at the flag. Fairbourn failed to convert. Toward the close of the half the School were guilty of some poor defensive play, Pollard made a valiant effort to hold things together but by half time the School had conceded three un- converted tries. 28

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held their own. The efforts of the side and their undoubted terri- torial advantage really merited further success. but there was not enough finish or thrust behind the scrum and Shawnigan were worthy winners 15-6. SCHOOL v. j.B.A.A. A very disappointing game played at home resulted in a win for the visitors by a goal and three tries I 14 points! to a try Q3 pointsj, The School were five regular members short and after half time were never in the picture. The visitors opened the scoring early in the game with an un- converted try. but the School drew level when Pratt and Getz com- bined well in the centre. the former running with determination to score a try which Getz failed to improve. In the second half the J.B.A.A. added a goal and two tries and the School, who lost two men through injury, never threatened. Pratt had a very good match but the others were neither clever enough nor strong enough to counter the rather primitive methods of the opposi- tion or their vast height and weight advantage. W. R. G. W. FIRST FIFTEEN CHARACTERS CUPPAGE fGaptainl -A very clever attacking outside half who excelled in making openings and was also very dangerous on his own. Not fast, but ran with determination. his crisp and well-timed passing, his effective dummy and his well-judged kicking all being done in full stride. Loved the game, played it in the proper spirit and captained the side with enthusiasm. FAIRBOURN CYicesCaptainJ -Played some good games at full back but was by no means consistent. Tackled fairly well but was woefully slow to gather the loose ball and his confidence was easily shaken, POLLARD CScrum Halfl -Experienced. and played the game intelligently and courageously. Rather slow of foot but this was compensated for by quick anticipation and clever positioning. At his best with his back to the wall. GETZ lCentre Three-Quartert -With an improved knowledge of the game he combined better this year. In defence he was far more dependable than formerly. In attack he was fast, thrustful and elusive and scored some brilliant tries, OGLE lllentre Three-Quarterj -Intelligent and unselfish in attack: cool and courageous in defence. His hands were good. his passing well-timed, his kicking and tackling more than adequate. A player of the greatest promise. 1 PRATT tWing Three-Quarterw -His passing is still faulty but he runs with far greater determination now and is a more dangerous attacker in consequence. His kicking is still very weak but otherwise his defence is adequate. EYES I CWing Three-Quarter! -Extremely fast, and dangerous when given room in which to move but had all too few opportunities. In defence he was not so happy and he lacked anticipation, LUND I- A keen and experienced front row forward who excelled in every phase of forward play. Played all out from start to finish. 30