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

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Brentwood College Magazine Brentwood College vs. Shawnigan Lake School (Lost — 11-19) In this important match we were once again defeated by our perennial rivals, though the defeat was somewhat mitigated by the fact that for the first time in four years we crossed the Shawnigan line, scoring eleven points in all. Shawnigan opened the scoring with a fine run to the corner, and shortly afterwards converted another try. We retaliated with a goal before the whistle blew, making the score 8-5 against us at half time. Early in the second half we scored another try, and for a short time the game was tied at 8 all. ' Shawnigan soon broke away again, and by the time the final whistle blew was 8 points in the lead. They crossed our line five times and converted twice; we crossed theirs three times and converted only once. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Lost— 3-13) We made our customary bad start, and were unable to halt their early onslaught. We were the weaker side, and managed to score only once, in the first half. The weather was atrocious, and the heavy rain made this game less enjoyable than most. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Draw — 6-6) Ref. J. Woodward. This was a most exciting game. St. George ' s began the scoring with two trys in the first half and despite repeated thrusts We were unable to decrease their lead of six before the half-time whistle blew. Sustained effort in the second half won us an unconverted try. Later we were awarded a penalty kick, which was worth another three points to us, bringing the score to six all, where it stayed until the end of the game. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Lost— 6-24) Ref. K. W. Symons. Varying our usual procedure, we made the first points and enjoyed a brief lead. But soon their threes hit thei r stride and repeatedly crossed our line. We managed to get one more try, in the latter part of the first half. In spite of the uneven score, the game was fast and open, and the spectators were treated to some excellent rugby. (Home.), Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Lost — 0-8) Ref. K. W. Symons. One of the hardest fought games of the season. After holding St. George ' s to a draw on their grounds, the Brentwood XV was loath to admit defeat on the home field, and struggled to the end to change the lead which St. George ' s had established in the first half. The Brentwood three quarters were not quite fast enough to make the final break through the opposing defence, so that in spite of much feeding from the Brentwood pack, the score remained at 8-0, in St. George ' s favour. (Home.) JUNIOR RUGBY The Colts team, under the Captaincy of John Fraser, had a fairly success- ful season, though it hardly maintained the standard it set itself last year. Of the five matches played, three were won and two lost. RESULTS : Brentwood Colts vs. — Shawnigan : Lost 8-6 University Lost 19-0 Fairbridge Won 26-0 University Won 11-6 St. Michael ' s Won 34-3 [ Page Twelve]

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Brentwood College Magazine OWING to an unusually hot and lengthy Indian summer the rugby sea- son was slow in getting under way, and as a result we had very little time for practise before our first match. After this game we quickly rounded into shape and became a team that in spite of the rather low average weight of 146 lbs, and age of 1 6 managed to justify its existence by hard play and careful teamwork. The presence of four old Colours and a fair percentage of former players, coupled with constant advice and encouragement from Cap- tain Levien, contributed to the rapid development of the team as a whole. Two three-quarters, J. Shields and A. Brown, and four forwards, B. Bibee, T. Clarke, D. Wilby, and D. Galusha received their Colours during the season. Ten members of this year ' s 1st XV are expected back next September, and with many players to draw from who have gained experience in the 2nd XV and the Colts, improved rugby is looked for next year. MATCHES Brentwood College vs. Navy XV. (Won — 15-3) Against a rather weak Navy XV our team looked quite impressive in the first match of the season, playing a fast, open game. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. Old Boys (Draw — 9-9) The Old Boys set a fast pace in the early stages of the game, and scored two trys almost before the Brentwood XV had realized that the match was under way. As soon as our team pulled itself together,- it showed to advantage, and scored three trys against one more from the Old Boys, all unconverted. (Home.) [Page Eleven]

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Brentwood College Magazine RUGBY FOOTBALL— 1938-1939 Characters D. HOLMES (Captain) , Forward: A greatly improved player, especially as a scrummager. Much better on the line out. On the whole captained the side well. At times he seemed unable to gather his forces together though he always set a good example to the side by his own honest hard work. A. K. JOHNSTON (Vice-Captain) , Stand-off half: He played some inspired games at times, and kept his outsides up to the mark. His tackling greatly improved, but place-kicking went off, though he helped the side very considerably with his touch finding. P. IZARD, Forward: He developed into quite a good hooker. He was always well up in all the rushes, and tackled hard. He is still inclined to kick the ball too hard in a dribble. A. W. GILLESPIE, Scrum-half : A most valuable member of the side, who could always be re- lied on to go all out until the end of the game. His defense and touch kicking was greatly improved. Very useful place kick. W. BlBEE, Forward: A very useful forward in the loose, but must learn to take his part in the loose scrums, and remember that forwards who hang about outside the scrum get in the way of the outsides and spoil their chances. A. BROWN, Centre Three-Quarter : A very keen and hard working outside. He is inclined to miss tackling his man by getting out of position; must remember to take the man nearest to him by going towards him and not to be caught standing still. Useful kick. J. CLARKE. Forward: Improved steadily all through the season to become one of the best forwards in the side. His work in the lineout was very good. Must try to control the ball more closely when dribbling. D. WlLBY, Forward: A much improved player, who must remember that loose scrums are a very important phase in the game. Always well up in the dribbles. Handling improved. D. GALUSHA, Forward: A very hard-working player. On occasions his lack of grasp of the rules got both himself and his side into trouble. J. SHIELDS, Wing Three-Quarter : He has developed into a very useful outside, now that he has learned the wisdom of going out and for the corner. Good tackle. Handling good. I. GILLESPIE, Full Back: Started the season very poorly in this position. Was tried as a three-quarter but he lacked the speed. Towards the end of the season went to full-back again, then seemed to take a new lease of life and to regain confidence in himself, and played very well in his old position. Good place kick. W. A. MACASKILL, Forward: By honest and keen hard work earned a place for himself in the side. He has the makings of a very useful forward. J. A. ANGUS, Forward: Was tried at centre three-quarter but this place did not suit him. He is now developing into a very keen and hard-working forward. He must not forget to shove until the ball is out of the scrum. Good hands. J. MARTIN, Centre Three-Quarter : He should develop into a very sound outside when he learns to watch the ball and not the man. Has a ver y useful idea of an opening. Handling weak. Defense nee]ds more determination. The following played for the first XV on various occasions: D. Woodcroft, J. Whittall, A. Macdonald, R. E. Pooley, G. Milligan, G. Hotham. ( Colours.) [Page Thirteen]