Pomfret School - Griffin Yearbook (Pomfret, CT)

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Front row: Howard, Both, Sage, C. Poillon, Childs, Alexandre, and P. Cole. Second row: Feitner, Still, Swift, Goodale, Richard Shedden, and W. Taylor. Third row: Mr. Bryant, Mr. Strong, and Dye. The Soccer Season of 1935 Although the soccer season of 1935 may not be called a complete success, nevertheless it was highly satisfying. The first game of the season, played with Monson Academy, resulted in a defeat for Pomfret. In spite of the splendid work of Henry Childs at fullback position, we lost 3-0. On November 20th, a hard-playing Pomfret team opposed NVoodstock Acad- emy. Except for the several breathless moments when Vkfoodstock threatened our goal, the play was almost wholly in their territory. The forward line passed to perfection, scoring three goals and narrowly missing several others. Our best display of soccer was with Nichols junior College. Behind at the half 2-O, we rallied to win 6-2. Only the work of the fullbacks and Both at goal saved Pomfret from having many goals scored on her in the first half of the game. The forward line, however, rallied strongly in the second half and within a period of three minutes as many goals were scored on the Nichols eleven. The line continued the fine work and before the game ended, had scored three more goals for a wide winning margin. Our victories were not to continue, however, for Moses Brown and St. George's defeated us in the last two games of our season. The St. George's game was played at Newport against a tricky, well-organized team, which turned every break to their credit. Childs and Captain Poillon made a stubborn defense, which St. George's found difficult to break, however their own forward play was excel- lent and before the final Whistle had blown, St. George's has amassed four points to our none. In the meeting of the lettermen, Henry Childs was chosen Captain for the season of 1936. His fine defensive work and his ability to work with the team and coaches easily won him the captaincy. Wallcer Peterson, Jr. was chosen to succeed Dye as manager.

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Name W. Hinchliff R. Dye R. Both J. Black R. Saenger A. Goodale J. Lewis W. Herrick Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Pomfret ........ Class 1936 1936 1936 1936 1937 1937 1937 RECORD 23 25 14 33 37 9 17 30 15 48 47 19 24 25 30 39 19 24 20 33 .......Tabor Academy .......Killingly High .......Providence Country Day .......Portsmouth Priory .......St. George's .......Providence Country Day .......Nichols Junior College .......Kil1ingly High .......St. George's .......Tabor Academy THE TEAM Yrs. on Position Age Wgt. Hgt. Squad Left Guard 17 175 6:00 4 Left Forward 18 145 5:10 3 Center 18 170 6:03 2 Left Forward 19 155 5:08 2 Right Guard 17 160 5:10 3 Right Guard 17 155 5:11 2 Right Forward 17 155 5:11 1 Manager

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A he ' v , J53? u A Throw-in in the Pomfret-Tabor Malek. Rugby The Rugby season, which consisted of one round-robin match, opened im- mediately after the soccer season. Mr. jones and Mr. Bryant were appointed coaches and Gus Still, Captain. The first practice was held after the rules and regulations had been explained. A large number of boys, including members of the football squad, turned out for the first practice. A team of the hardiest boys was soon selected, and work began in real earnest. The coaches had a hard time explaining that Rugby is not just a kind of glorified 'fPomfretta g however, in spite of this difficulty, the team progressed rapidly and played hard. On December 4th Pomfret met Tabor and Loomis in a round-robin match, played at Pomfret. The guest teams arrived for lunch, so that play was com- menced early in the afternoon. Although the weather conditions were far from ideal, the games were a great success, Pomfret winning both her matches. The first game, between Tabor and Loomis, was won by the former 3-O. The second game, between Pomfret and Tabor, was a complete success for the home team for we managed to score eighteen points to Tabor's none. The third and final game of the day was between Pomfret and Loomis. This game we also won although we were unable to score until the second half, when we had the wind at our backs. A good part of our scoring was done by Herrick, who became uncontrollable as soon as he got the ball. Still's work as Hooker in the forward line was also of the greatest help to the team for through him we managed to get the ball from practically every scrum. Despite the high wind and extreme cold the short, but successful season went off very well. It only remains for the sport to be further developed next year, when more boys will understand the noble game of Rugby. The Pomfret team was composed as follows :-Outsides: Scrum half, Black, stand off half, Farmer, right wing, Feitnerg right centre, Hinman Taylorj 5 left centre, W. Hinchliff, left wing, Parsons, full back, Case. Forwards: Wigham, Still, Ebbitt, Marston, Herrick, Both, Sage, and Riley.