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

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strongly between the posts, Stene completed a perfect kicking per- formance from the easy position. just on time an Oak Bay three- quarter ran through the centre without serious School protest and scored between the posts. Goal was kicked and the School won 18-8. While they had possession the School were easily the better side, but once again it was shown that a determined thrust at their centre could produce panic and disaster. SCHOOL v. ROYAL ROADS 2nd. XV The School were far too strong for Royal Roads 2nd. XV, winning by six goals, a penalty goal, a dropped goal and a try C 39 pointsj to a penalty goal Q3 pointsj. The School were ahead 11-0 at half time through tries by Chapman and Phillips and a conversion and a penalty goal by Stene. Territorially the visitors had a distinct advantage. After the restart it was all School and they ran away with the game. Dykes scored two tries, one from a well-judged kick ahead and gather. Tassin scored from an inside pass by Phillips, while both Chapman and Stene also scored. Angus I dropped a goal from play, while Stene goaled two tries and Blair three to prove that kicking is not quite a lost art. The only Royal Roads success came from a penalty. SCHOOL v. OLD BOYS The Victoria Old Boys, assisted by Mr. Wilson of the School Staff, defeated the School by two tries Q6 pointsj to nil. The School, without Huston and Mousel, played very badly indeed. Windrem was no substitute for Huston and only Chapman was in the least degree dangerous. Forward the School were held by a make-shift but very hard-working pack. John Wenman and Ted Pollard, who scored tries, and Mr. Wilson were outstanding players for the Old Boys. W.R.G.W. 29

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game and had a decided territorial advantage against opponents who had beaten them easily earlier in the season. The School opened very confidently. In the first five minutes Phillips made ground on the left, kicked ahead cleverly and gathered perfectly in the Shawnigan twenty-five. At that instant the Shawnigan full back, also going for the catch, came across and a very nasty colli- sion resulted. Phillips returned after treatment but the Shawnigan player took no further part in the game. Play continued to be very spirited and mainly of a forward nature, the School pack fully holding their own. Shawnigan opened the scoring when, during a period of pressure, in the School twenty-five, Tassin was offside in front of the posts and goal was kicked. Following the tragedy the School continued to play most spirited football, but marking was very close and at half time Shawnigan still led 3-0. lVith the wind in their favour the School stormed to the attack at the restart, The forwards continued to play extremely well, Stene, Rigos and Cree being particularly prominent. Shawnigan were also well served by their forwards, particularly in the line-out. Neither set of backs looked very dangerous, although one movement in the Shawnigan centre was well stopped by Angus. The School drew level when Shawnigan attempted to relieve pressure by a very long throw in from touch. Windrem, at the back of the line-out, prevented this, and the ball rolled loose over the Shawnigan line, where Tassin was successful in the race for possession. Stene failed to convert from a nasty angle, The School backs now began to get the ball, Three times it was hurried out to Chapman on the right. This player made electri- fying runs on each occasion and once was brilliantly supported by Dykes, who took an inside pass almost on the goal line before it was noticed that the touch judge's flag was up, The School appeared to be the stronger in the closing minutes, but there was no further scoring. Both sides had played very spirited football and, while the School had had the better of the game, it must be remembered that Shawni- gan were one short for most of the match. A draw was actually a very fair result. SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL The School were successful against Oak Bay High School by three goals and a penalty goal Q18 pointsj to a goal and a try C8 pointsl. Attacking from the start the School soon opened their account, Chap- man scoring on the right after all the backs had handled. Stene kicked a fine goal. The High School then had their turn and, aided by some shocking defensive play, scored a try, which they did not improve. Before half time, however, the School had scored again. Again Chap- man was the scorer and again Stene kicked goal. Shortly after the restart Huston, the School scrum half, was injured and took no further part in the game. The School, now with fourteen men, were not impressive, but definitely the better side. Stene kicked a penalty goal and the School led 13-3. Towards the close Dykes put himself through the centre with his dummy at mid-field and then ran 28

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FIRST FIFTEEN CHARACTERS RIGOS CCaptainj -An experienced forward who played in the second row and was dependable in every phase of forward play. Led the side well and played the game in a splendid spirit. DYKES fVice-Captainj -An excellent outside half, Essentially an attacker. His handling and passing were sound and his use of the dummy judicious and effective, Unselfish, and always did his best to keep the game open. His kicking has improved somewhat, but in general his defence is still weak. MURDOCH I - Lacking in stature but nevertheless a very spirited performer. Valuable in the tight, where he hooked effectively. Rather slow in the loose and his tackling was weak. DODYK--His vast size made it difficult for him to fit into the scrum, but he performed creditably in the front row and was excellent in the line-out. Slow in the loose. PALMER-Another front row man, who excelled in the tight but was very heavy-footed in the loose. Keen and willing to a degree, and invariably gave of his best. CREE I -A good second-row man. Dependable in the tight and in the line- out. Quicker on the ball than most in the loose and a far better tackler. Also performed creditably as a wing three-quarter. STENE -Very useful anywhere in the back row. In the loose he was never far from the ball and was frequently on hand to take a vital pass or to profit from mistakes by the opposition. Defensively he was one of the best of the forwards and was also most keen and spirited. Developed rapidly as a place-kicker and had an excellent season. WINDREM - A useful back-row forward with a good knowledge of the game. Courageous, determined and experienced, yet, although he had some good games, he was not consistent and never quite lived up to expectations. MOUSEL - Previously a wing three-quarter, he came into the side late in the season as a back-row forward and earned his place, Rather lacking in anticipation but took the running tackle beautifully. ANGUS I-A full back whose kicking and handling are adequate if he is given enough time, but he is easily flustered and tends to panic under pressure. His tackling and falling are still weak. HUSTON - A most courageous scrum half, who could take heavy punishment. His service was quick and accurate, and he was a dangerous man near his opponents' line, His kicking and tackling were not up to standard. PHILLIPS-A much-improved wing who enjoyed a successful season. Pos- sessed a useful short kick and an effective change of pace. His defence was adequate. TASSIN-Played some good games at inside centre but was not consistent and his defence was always hesitant. A useful kick both in attack and defence. BLAIR-Rather awkward, his kicking was weak and his handling no more than adequate, but he possessed unlimited courage and took on more than his share of the tackling and falling with marked success. A useful place-kicker. Loved the game and always gave of his best. CHAPMAN--A big wing with pace, he was a very potent force this season, scoring some fine tries, many more of which are in store. His tackling has improved and his hands are fair, but his kicking is still very weak. W.R.G.W. 30