Brandon University - Sickle Yearbook (Brandon, Manitoba Canada)

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FOOTBALL Due to inclement weather conditions, the football season of 1959 was curtailed. The only game that the College Caps participated in was against the Daniel Maclntyre Maroons. The Caps were edged out in a tough defensive battle by a score of 13 to 8. Although the football season was disappointing, this year's team had unlimited potentialities and was expected to sunpass last year's excellent record. Under the capable handling of Coach Pat Krescy, and his assistant, Bob Sim- mons, this team consisted of many veterans and a number of promising freshies who combined to form a Well bal- anced aggregation. Unfortunately the College Caps were unable to par- ticipate in their annual game with Saskatchewan's Notre Dame Hounds and the vengeful encounter with Landmark. Perhaps these teams were very fortunate that Old Man Winter hit with such a devastating blow. Many thanks are extended to Prof. Hannah who was on hand to offer first aid and encouragement. To Pat Krescy and the football team, all one can say is - Wait till next year! 4 Doug Reynolds '62 fx if if SOFTBALL The ump yelled Play Ball a-nd another Brandon Col- lege Softball Tournament was underway. In the boys tour- nament, the class of 62', went crashing to defeat at the hand of 61 . The jauntily clad members of 60 were at the same time polishing off the the class of 63 . Third and Fourth Year clashed in a real thriller, but the Fourth Year boys came through to victory. The weather man prevented the girls from having their competition. ' Congratulations to the sports-minded class of 60 . Dunc Robertson One hundred and eleven

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ATHLETI-C BOARD Athletics again this ye-ar, played a major role in College activities, -in team and individual sports. Under the capable management of Dick McDonald, and with the co-operation of the Boa-rd members, the functions of organizing and crea-ting interest in Athletics were efficiently carried through. Among the major sports, football suffered a setback due to perverse weather conditions. Only one game was played before heavy snow ma-de more football -impossible and all other en- gagements were cancelled. However, the Board is looking forward to a full sc-hedule of games next year and a chance to humble the Notre Dame Hounds for a second time. For the second consecutive year, the Caps hockey team under the discerning eye of coach Doug Clark, gained recognition with second place in the South-West Hockey League. Due to the full schedule of games, the finals had to be cancelled, but early in the season, the first place Pierson B-ruins were held to a tie by the Caps, who would have been strong contenders for the championship crown. Stu-dent interest in hockey was sparked by a Popularity Contest and a Ron Borotsilk Night under the auspices of the Publicity Board, and the Expansion Fund hockey game played against the local junior club, t-he Wheat Kings, aided the financial cau-se for the Student Expansion Fund. The basketball team suffered a somewhat disappointing season due to lack of practising fa- cilities, but through the unti-ring efforts of Captain Dave Hitchins, and Coach, Dr. Laskin, the team spirit held together. Several new ventureswere undertaken when the team travelled to Sas- katoon and Re-gina where their opposition was the Saskatoon Pups, Regina College, and Saskat- chewan Teachers College. The Capettes, coached' by Gfladwyn Scott, displayed promising talent and provided keen competition for their opponents. The basketball and volleyball tournament with Manitoba Teachers College proved to be ia success, and as they expressed their desire to continue the ho-me-and-home series, -the Athletic Board is planning on looking into the possibilities of vol- leyball next year. College spirit Was personified in the twelve cheerleaders who faithfully attended all the events of the heavy athletic program and cheered the team On to Victory. Appreciation is extended to them, and their coach, Murray Bailey, for their undying support. Increa-sed participation and organization by the managers of the minor sports of cunling and bowling, contributed to their success. Swimming at the Y.M.C.A. was supported strongly by T.T.C. girls and it was found advisable to discontinue it early in second term be-caiuse of practice teach- in-g. Softball couldn't be played off due to rain and snow, but the sun shone for the golf tourna- ment with Dawne Welhnan and Ron Smith carry-ing away the honours. The coveted Sparks Trophy for the greatest aggregate of points in curling, bowling, and softball became the proud possession of Class '62. Track and Field Day held fin late September again gave Class '62 an opportunity to display their superior -prowess and skill, as they emerged victorious vvithfthe Faculty Cup. Individual hon- ours went to Gail -Summerville '62 and Bob Simmons '60 who had won the distinction for the sec- ond consecutive year. ' The members of the Board during the 1959-60 year were: Manager, Dick McDonald, student managers: Football, Gary Priorg Hockey, Warren McKinnon, Basketball, Dave Hitchinsg Curling, Fred Mclntos-h, Bowling, Gary Campbell and Rae Westcott, Senior and La-dy Stick, Bob and Re-gin-ag Ladies Athletic Representative, Linda Pedeng Cheerleading Representative, Donna McDonald, Crests an-d Awards Board Rpresentative, Murray Smith, Publicity Board Representative, Murray Bailey, Secretary-Treasurer, Penny Smith. Sincere appreciation is expressed to our faculty advisors, Dr. Laskin and Mr. Hannah for their assistance and advice, and best wishes are extended to the Board and its manager, Carole Griffith, for 1960-61. Penny Smith '61 One hundred and ten

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BASKETBALL This year basketball started off with a roar-and a slump. As the season drew to a close t-he Caps' record was rather disheartening, 9 losses and no victories. Victory is sweet, I'm told, but it is not the important thinlg in playing the game. The Caps did their b-est in a losing struggle and stuck it out to the 'bitter end. The schedule was one of the best in recent years and local fans had a great chance to see some topnotch teams in action. As the saying goes, Wait till next year . The situation looks much brighter and if the Caps come up against the same clubs, Brandon College should be real competitors in a good class of basketball. The boys learned much and got a great deal out of their relations with Manitoba and Saskatchewan Teachers' Col-lege, Regina College and the University of Saskatchewan. The road trips were very successful in all respects, except the scores but the Caps went down fighting. With the help of coach, Gladwyn Scott, the 1959-60 'basketball season was a successful one for the Brandon College Capettes. A three game series was played against St. Michaels. The Capettes won the first game qui-te -handily as Pat Breen showed her former classmates she was still a basketball star. A loss in the second forced them to play a third and regain their honour. They defeated the Brandon Collegiate team in two afternoon practices. A home and home series was played with the Manitoba Teachers' Col- lege. The Capettes were defeated in Winnipeg 'by six points and back in Brandon they were one point up with two seconds left -in the game when a M.T.C. girl was fouled and given two free shots. Unfortunately for the Capettes, she made them. Members of the Capettes team were: Pat Breen and Carole Griffith, co-captains, Gail Foster, Lorraine Oscar, Gloria Smith, Linda Peden, Sharon Quinn, Rosalie Yauch, Florence English and Evelyn Mathison. They would like to thank Gladwyn Scott and his assistant Dave Hit- chins for their efforts through the year and also the B.C.S.A. for providing them with new uniforms and supporting them. One hundred and twelve