Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN ' 19 Brown-A conscientious member of the field with a very power- ful throw. A natural hitter who must learn to wait for loose bowling Elliott-Has a good eye but was inclined to hit at the wrong ball An accurate throw. Hooper-A conscientious fielder and a steady batsman who is handicapped by poor eyesight. The season was an unfortunate one in many respects. We had consistently bad weather, which forced the cancellation of several practices and of two matches. It was also unfortunate in that .we failed to beat B.C.S. Nevertheless it was far from being unsuccessful, for all members of the field improved immensely and most enjoyed it to the same degree. We began the season with a team which promised to be strong in the field but weak at bat and this was the way it turned out. Rich- ardson and Smith were both excellent batsmen, and Read came through with some good innings but they received little help from the rest although on a few occasions, a plucky inning did much to raise the score. In the field we were a very good team. We had two excellent slow-medium bowlers in our captain and vice-captain, and a good change bowler in Read. The fielding was on the whole excel- lent, although in the match with B.C.S. two dropped catches lost us the major game of the season. We lost the first game played at the school on May 4th to a strong Cathedral side. We went in first but our batting failed us and We were all out for 51 with only Smith reaching double figures. We made a determined bid to retire them. but Brampton stayed in for a cautious 45 enabling them to beat us by 36 runs. Not in the least downheartened by this defeat we took on the best team in the O.V.C.C. three weeks later and in a low scoring game beat them by 20 runs-67-47, with Richardson 4215, Breithaupt t17J, Smith t10J and Robertson 195, all batting well. Sensational bowling by Smith and Richardson prevented any of the New Edin- burgh players from getting set. On the first of June we beat the Old Boys, who fielded a strong side, 102-64. Read came through with a fine 22. and he received some strong support from Smith I 155, Mingie U45 and Brown who

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18 THE ASHBURIAN CRICKET Clzara,ctcrs-- Richardson-Captain: A conscientious captain who shone in every department of the game. Not only is he a sound opening bat with a variety of strokes and a medium-paced bowler with very steady length, but a quick and accurate fielder who made several brilliant catches in a very short season. He won both batting and bowling averages. Smith-Vice-Captain: A hard-working vice-captain who did not spare himself on any occasion, being a dangerous bowler and a stylish and forceful bat with a very punishing drive through mid-off. He was unlucky in the B.C.S. game, misjudging the ball on the leg stump before he was set, but he bowled very effectively. Read-Colours: A stubborn opening bat who is quick to take advantage of loose bowling. On occasion an effective slow bowler, and a steady safe fielder. Bulpit-Quick in the field and has a good eye, but should open up more at bat. Mingie-A very sound and hardworking fielder who is amazingly quick on his feet. Has not yet learned the fundamental batting strokes. Gault-Developed into a useful wicket keeper during the cur- tailed season. A strong hitter who must learn to wait for the right ones to hit. Breithaupt-Gave signs of natural batting ability. Cricket also involves fielding in which department he was not on his toes. Rolbertson-Gives promise as a getter of runs as he has a good eye and strong wrists. Is a powerful thrower. Pegram-Has some knowledge of the batting strokes but must be more aggressive. Somewhat slow in the Held and a weak thrower. Pettigrew-A stylish bat who must be more aggressive against mediocre bowling. Gives promise of becoming a useful change bowler.

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20 THE ASHBURIAN achieved the unusual distinction of hitting 17 in four balls and getting caught on the next one. Richardson and Smith again bowled splendidly, and with the exception of Lawrence who compiled 30 not out in a magnificent inning, none of the Old Boys stayed long at bat. Then a week later came the heart-break when we lost to our old rivals, B.C.S. on home grounds. Bishop's batted Brst and com- piled 64 runs of which Sewell and Solomon ran up 45, both after being dropped before they had scored any runs. 64 did not seem too much to beat but our batting went all to pieces. Richardson carried his bat for 19, but nobody stayed with him long enough to enable him to get the necessary runs, and we were all out for a paltry 43. As usual the House games produced the best cricket of the sea.- son. Connaught won them easily, since Woollcombe had only Smith in the bowling department, and the victors had Richardson and Read. In the first innings Connaught won by 34 runs. In the bat- ting, Richardson, Breithaupt and Read stood out for Connaught, and Smith for Woollcombe, while bowling honours were fairly evenly divided among Smith, Richardson and Read. In the second innings Connaught won by the terrific score of 205 for 5 to only 80 all out for Woollcombe. Read carried his bat for a chanceless 106 while Richardson got 60 and Kenny 16. Superior bowling soon disposed of Woollcombe. No review of the season would be complete without a tribute to the coaches. Mr. Brain and Mr. Powell, who relieved the former when the unfortunate illness of Mr. Glass forced him to discontinue his instruction, and to the Captain and Vice-captain who through their efforts both on and off the field set us all a fine example. F or work and youth and friendships worth the prizing, For health and hope and strivings after right, For all ideals past our realizing, For hooks and music and the stars at night, For all things honourable, all things pleasant, The dream that lingers and the thought that flees, For past and future and the abiding present, Come what may. l render thanks for these.