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

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SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. VENTURE A fine game at Bullen Park saw the School win 8-6. The first half was all School. Tries were scored by Stene and Phillips, while Fibiger converted once. ' The School conceded two penalty goals in the second half but terri- torially they had a decided advantage. Dykes and Huston were im- pressive as halves, Musgrave had a good match at back while Wittke blew hot and cold in the centre, as usual. SCHOOL v. R.C.N. CT.T.j The School were too good for their inexperienced visitors and won by three goals, two penalty goals and a try C24 pts.j to nil. Dykes scored three times in the first half, while Fibiger goaled all three and added a penalty. After half time Chapman finished a fine movement with a try at the flag and Fibiger dropped a very fine goal from a penalty. SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. VENTURE The return match with H.M.C.S. Venture was very hard fought and resulted in a win for the School 9-6. Fibiger was successful with a penalty goal early in the game and Phillips added a try. The visitors replied with an unconverted try and shortly before half time drew level with a penalty goal, The winning try was scored by Musgrave shortly before the end, when he took Stene's pass to cross. SCHOOL v. QUALICUM COLLEGE The School outweighed and outmatched Qualicum and won by seven goals and five tries Q50 pts.j to nil. Stidham scored two tries in the first half while F ibiger, Milner and Andrews each crossed once. Fibiger goaled twice. After the restart Chapman, Fibiger, Wittke, Phillips, Beban, Musgrave and Milner each scored a try, Fibiger con- verting five of them. Qualicum played hard throughout and gave a plucky display. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA OLD BOYS On paper the School should have been easy winners, but such was not the case, and although they were the better side the margin was only two points, a goal to a penalty goal. Dykes scored for the School, selling the dummy and crossing be- tween the posts for Fibiger to convert. In the second half Ogle landed a penalty for the Old Boys, but as neither side produced much of a constructive nature there was no further scoring and the School won 5-3. W. R. G. W. 20

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SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL The return match with Oak Bay High School was won by a goal and a penalty goal Q8 pts.j to a goal C5 pts.j. As usual the School started slowly and immediately conceded a try, which was goaled. They were never in danger again, however, and but for poor finishing would have run up quite a score. Fibiger was responsible for all the School points, a penalty goal and a try, which he converted. Wittke had a good match, as did Stidham. In the scrum Beban and Andrews were prominent, and Stene also caught the eye. SCHOOL v. Mt. NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL This, the first meeting between the Schools, resulted in a win for the School by two tries Q6 pts.l to nil. The game was ruined by a high and bitter wind. Sweeting and Musgrave scored unconverted tries, but the honours of the game went to the inexperienced losers and to Stidham, the School scrum half, who was head and shoulders above the rest and alone of the backs appeared to be of lst. XV calibre. SCHOOL v. VANCOUVER OLD BOYS Side-lines had to be tramped out of the snow for this game in Van- couver. It was bitterly cold and reasonable football was impossible. The Old Boys showed to advantage in the early stages, and Milner's tackle saved the School once when McCallum was in the clear. After half time the advantage lay with the School, who scored the only try of the game when Beban picked up a loose ball and steam-rollered his way over after a short run. The Old Boys, many of whom were barely recognizable in their Everest gear, gave a most spirited display, and both sides deserve great credit for their efforts in making a game of it under dreadful conditions. SCHOOL v. ROYAL ROADS A very even game resulted in a win for the visitors by the only try scored. Royal Roads had slightly the better of the first half and could easily have been further ahead but for the splendid tackling of Milner at full back. The School forwards fully held their own after half time and Royal Roads were well held in all phases of forward play. To the forwards, and to Stidham, who was splendid both in attack and defence, must go the credit for a fine showing against strong opposition. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA COLLEGE 2nd. XV The School were successful in a sea of mud by two goals and two tries Q16 pts.l to nil. The backs performed creditably and used a difficult ball well. Fibiger scored two tries and Milner and Beban one each. Stene and Fibiger added conversions. 19

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FIRST FIFTEEN CHARACTERS BEBAN fCaptainJ -A good front-rank forward. In the tight his weight was well used, while in the line-out his height and good hands were tremendous assets. Rather slow in the loose, but his weight and determination made him most dangerous near the line. Captained the side with enthusiasm. ANDREWS CVice-Captainl -An experienced forward who played both as a hook and a second-row man. He was an honest worker in both positions. Rather ponderous in the loose. BROWN - A dependable front-row man, who put in much useful work with- out being spectacular, Good in the tight and adequate in the line-out, but carried too much weight to be effective in the loose. RIGOS II-Another weighty forward, Better in the line-out and the tight than when the ball was rolling, Useful in either the front or the second row. WHITESIDE - Came into the side late and filled the position of hooker with distinction. A very spirited and courageous performer, who played all out from start to finish. GARDNER-Dependable in the back row, where he put in much honest work. Steady but not quick in the loose. His hands were poor but his tackling was always reliable. STENE-Vastly improved and had a good season as a break. Active in the loose, His hands were good and he tackled well. He was also a promising place-kicker. MUSGRAVE-A very effective break. His tackling lacked decision, but he was quick in the loose, where he was good with his feet and a constant worry to the opposition. Rather wild and excitable, but he is learning to remedy this. STIDHAM-An experienced and dependable scrum half. His kicking was barely adequate but his service was excellent and his tackling good, and he never hestitated where falling was required. Loved the game and played it in a most spirited and courageous manner, MILNER-An excellent attacking full back who possessed pace and scored some fine tries. Tackled well and kicked with prodigious length. His catching was good but at times he showed a weakness and hesitancy on the ground. PHILLIPS -He has reasonable pace and general promise as a wing, but has improved little over last year. His defence and his hands are not yet reliable and he is inclined to overdo the kick ahead. WITTKE--A rather erratic centre whose defence was shaky. He was, how- ever, keen to a degree, used what pace he had and was always a threat in the middle. A very spirited performer who always gave of his best. FIBIGER-A useful centre who possessed good hands and fair pace, but tended to run across. His punting was quite adequate but his defence was hesitant. He could tackle but all too often his decision to do so was too long delayed. A very capable drop- and place-kicker. CHAPMAN - Inexperienced on the wing as yet but made a promising sta.rt. His kicking, passing and tackling must improve, but he is keen, has pace and weight and should be first-class when he acquires the necessary con- fidence. DYKES-New to the game but was keen and improved rapidly. As an out- side half his hands were good, his passing timely and his use of the dummy made him dangerous on his own, despite a lack of pace, His tackling and kicking must improve, A player of real promise. W. R. G. W. 21