Brentwood College School - Brentonian Yearbook (Mill Bay, British Columbia Canada)

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Brentwood College Magazine game took place at the Willows and several large puddles soon made the ball too slippery for extensive three-quarter play. The first half was of a give-and- take nature, neither side having much advantage but both having several anxious moments. Shortly after half-time Pugh made a fine break-away, but was brought down near the line with nobody to whom he could pass. The only score of the game came towards the end. University heeled from a 5-yard scrum, and Tye passed to Skillings, who succeeded in going over ; no convert followed. For the rest of the game we were pressed but our line held. Our opponents, with an advantage of weight in the scrum, had the better of the forward play, while their height told in the line-outs. Our backs seemed the superior but had little of the ball. On the play University deserved their win. Brentwood vs. Oak Bay Wanderers (Won 19-5) Played January 14th. Three days after the Christmas holidays our 1st XV defeated the Wanderers on the High School grounds after a somewhat ragged game. Ten minutes after the start Mitchell scored with an excellent penalty goal ; this advantage we soon lost, however, when Senkler scored and Symons converted for the Wanderers. Shortly before half-time Appleton put us ahead with a good try, which he failed to convert. During the second half our backs showed much better combination. Twice in succession Matthews scored and Appleton converted. The last try was the result of a beautiful three-quarter run in which Nickson finally went over ; the kick at goal failed. The Wanderers were a vastly improved side and for fully half the game they held their own. Brentwood vs. Victoria College (Lost 0-10) Played January 21st. In our return match with Victoria College we were badly beaten. Through- out the first half play was even, but the Victoria side made one try when Hume crossed our line; no convert followed. After the interval Brentwood made frantic efforts to score but without success. Mid-way through the period McMurchie broke well away and again our line was crossed, the attempt for extra points failing; this try was quickly followed by an excellent drop goal from the boot of Mclllmoyl. From then on we pressed but with no result. Our opponents played a heavy seven-man scrum, and their extra back proved a serious handicap to us ; nevertheless, lack of team work was the main cause of our defeat. Brentwood vs. 16th Canadian Scottish (Won 45-0) Played January 28th. This match, although a league fixture, should hardly be taken seriously, for on arriving at Oak Bay Park there was neither referee nor whistle while the Scottish could muster only eleven men. Things were eventually settled with the 16th playing two of our men and Symons and Field each refereeing half the game. From the very outset we attacked; at half-time we had scored 22 points and in the second half we scored 23 more. Tries were scored by Appleton (4), Pugh (3), Mitchell (2), Matthews and McNeill; Appleton converted six. The Page Eight

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Brentwood College Magazine Brentwood vs. University School (Drawn 0-0) Played November 12th. Our first game with University School took place at Mount Tolmie under most unfavourable conditions, and in spite of a scoreless result it was a fine exhibition. Play throughout the first half was slightly in our favour, although every yard was hotly contested. On one occasion Cooper crossed their line but owing to an infringement no try was allowed; on another, Appleton made a splendid penalty kick which the wind carried off its mark. After the interval, rain poured down in torrents so that play became confined to the forwards. Under these conditions University School with much the heavier pack had the advantage. In the closing minutes of play they made frantic efforts to score; finally two dangerous free kicks were given against us, but no score resulted. Our backs exhibited a sound defence, but owing to the weather they had few opportunities to attack ; to the forwards every credit is due, for by their ceaseless efforts our line remained intact. Brentwood vs. Normal School (Won 33-0) Played November 19th. Normal School, playing a man short throughout, lost to us at Mount Tolmie. Early in the first half Cameron mi. injured his knee and retired, thus evening numbers. After this incident Mitchell ma. kicked an excellent field goal from thirty-five yards out ; this, together with a goal and two tries, brought our total for the first half to 15. During the second half 18 more points were added to our score while Normal School failed to cross our line. There was also another casualty when Rendle of the Normal team wrenched his shoulder and was forced to leave the field. Our backs were in fine form and their good combination was responsible for our large score. Tries were scored by Doherty (2), Matthews (2), Pugh (2), and Appleton; Appleton converted four. Brentwood vs. Victoria High School (Won 8-3) Played November 26th. When we met the High School on our own field they were a vastly improved team. The ground was extremely muddy and the ball too slippery to handle so that play was confined mostly to the forwards. The first half saw our opponents at their best but they failed to penetrate our defence, and at the interval there was no score. At an early stage in the second half Pugh went over near the flag ; the convert failed. All credit for the second try belongs to Matthews ; catching the ball from a long punt he raced over an almost clear field and faked a pass to score behind the posts ; Appleton kicked the extra points. The High School ' s try soon followed ; after a forward rush, culminating in a five-yard scrum, Ford touched the ball down ; the kick was unsuccessful. Their forwards gave a fine exhibition of heeling, but failed in the loose. Brentwood vs. University School (Lost 0-3) Played December 3rd. To decide the winner of the first half of the Intermediate League we had to play University School once more, and we lost after a great struggle. The Page Seven

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Brentwood College Magazine Scottish, with all their best men on their senior team, were a greatly weakened side, but the cheery way in which they took a bad beating was very noticeable. Brentwood vs. University School (Lost 3-6) Played February 4th. The first Scott-Moncrieff Cup game with University School was played at home, the spectators including the Lieutenant-Governor and Miss Mackenzie. University kicked off and for a minute or two pressed hard. Our forwards soon carried the ball clear and our single try followed when Pugh scored near the flag after a good three-quarter run ; the try was not converted. Two minutes before half-time Gardner scored for the school after following up his own kick; Heaps failed to convert. Shortly after the interval our opponents scored again when Taylor followed a good break by Schmidt ; the kick at goal was unsuccessful. For the remainder of the game play was mostly in their territory, but their line held. Brentwood vs. University School (Lost 3-6) Played February 18th. Once again University School defeated us by the narrow margin of three points, this win giving them the Intermediate Championship. Throughout the first period play was close. Shortly before half-time Tye went over for the School following some good work by his pack ; Heaps failed to convert. From the commencement of the second half Brentwood pressed strongly. After several determined efforts our threes finally broke away and Appleton crossed the School ' s line ; the kick at goal did not succeed. For the rest of the game, play was mostly in our favour, but victory was not for us. With two minutes to go, University made a break at centre which culminated in Skillings going over for the winning try. Brentwood vs. University School (Won 9-0) Played March 3rd. Playing at Mount Tolmie, the 1st XV won decisively in their last Scott- Moncrieff Cup game. With the field in excellent shape, play was fast throughout. Our first score came when Appleton went over after a splendid run ; the kick at goal narrowly missed its mark. The second touch-down came shortly afterwards when Furber broke away to score with the whole pack at his heels ; again the kick for extra points just failed. After the interval, play evened Up and for some time our own line was in danger ; Field finally relieved the situation. A little later came our last try when Cooper went over after following up a kick by Field ; it was not converted. There was no further scoring although Appleton narrowly missed with a drop-kick. Great credit is due to the whole XV for its hard following-up and good team-work, and although our opponents were never out of it there was no doubt on this occasion as to which was the better side. Brentwood vs. The Old Boys (Won 46-8) Played March 17th. This match was a very one-sided affair since many of the better players among the old boys were unable to come. Our first touch-down came within Page Nine