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

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Brentwood College Magazine MATCHES Brentwood College vs. Navy XV. (Lost — 3-9) A steady drizzle of rain made the game entirely a forward ' s one. Fisher, Navy forward and former Victoria Rep. player, opened the scoring from a lineout. The try was unconverted. Soon after half-time, Bill Smith, the Navy captain, dribbled the ball over and fell on it for another unconverted try. At this point Brentwood took the offensive in the threes. J. Gillespie went over for the College ' s only points. Navy, capitalizing on a fumble, dribbled the ball over again, Steve Covernton making the score. The score remained unchanged for the remaining few minutes. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. R.C.A.F. XV. (Won — 30-0) The scoring was opened when Angus made a try shortly after the opening whistle. It was unconverted. Still on the offensive, the stage was set for a trio of splendid trys made by J. Shields. One was not converted. After the interval, Brentwood threes again broke through. J. Gillespie scored an unconverted try and was then followed by A. W. Gillespie, who scored two trys in quick succession by selling the dummy. The final points were made by J. Clarke when he broke through from a lineout. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. Navy XV. (Won — 24-0) The game was played under fair conditions before a large number of spectators and with the R.C.N, band in attendance. Brentwood opened with a driving thrust that netted them five quick points. The College kept up the offensive and, before the opposition ' s defense was organized, scored another five points. Angus making the try and A. W. Gillespie completing his second conversion. Before the half had ended, Shields and Whittall each scored, boosting the total to 16-0. After the breather, the sailors made a determined rally, but deadly tackling broke up every dangerous movement. The College increased its lead when A. W. Gillespie made a try, and terminated the scoring when Angus scored right between the posts. A. W. Gillespie converted. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. Canadian Scottish XV. (Won — 21-0) Clarke, College forward, opened the scoring quite early when he dribbled over following a lineout close to the Scottish line. The kick for extra points failed. Brentwood three started to open up the game almost immediately and a smooth backfield movement culminated in Angus ' scoring. I. G. Gillespie ' s kick was good to make the score 8-0. Just before half time, J. Shields raced over for another try but this was not converted. Angus again came to the fore when he went over for two more excellent trys, both of which were converted. Towards the end of the game, Angus kicked a beautiful field goal, to end the scoring. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Won — 11-0) Brentwood opened the scoring when J. Shields put the finishing touches to a smart backfield movement and crossed the University XV ' s line for a well earned try. I. G. Gillespie, full back, added the extra points. Brentwood continued to have an edge in the play, and about halfway v. [Page Nine]

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Brentwood College Magazine WE STARTED the season with two-thirds of the previous year ' s team, and from the outset it was evident that one and all had made up their minds to better our last year ' s good record. Favourable weather conditions enabled us to get off to a quick but shaky start, for we lost our first match to the Navy, 9-0. However, we more than avenged ourselves the follow- ing week by reversing the decision from the same side, 24-0. During the season we played the three service senior XV ' s and beat each one, not having our line crossed except in our first game. This fact is all the more impressive when it is known that from these three sides the majority of the unbeaten Victoria Reps was chosen. Special mention must be made of Capt. Levien ' s excellent coaching. His tireless energy and ever present enthusiasm were a constant source of encourage- ment to all. The remarkable total of points scored by us is a clear indication of our offensive power; while the small number of points scored against us show our strength in defence. On the whole we scored 248 points to 23. This fact in itself constitutes a record. When it is remembered that our first game was the only defeat, the record becomes far more impressive — a record cherished by every member of the team. [Page Eight]

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Brentwood College Magazine through the session , Underbakke made the score 8-0 when he fell on the ball following a five- yard scrum. Final points in the match came just before the breather when I. G. Gillespie booted the ball between the uprights from a free kick given against the visitors. The University School XV. made an improved showing in the final half and, aided by the smart tackling of their three-quarters, stopped the school side from adding to their score. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Won — 16-9) University School crashed the scoring column early on when McRay, speedy three-quarter, raced over for a well-earned try. Brentwood knotted the tally on a free kick by I. G. Gillespie, and assumed the lead when Angus raced over following a beautiful three-quarter movement. I. G. Gillespie added the extra points, bringing the half-time score to 8-3 in our favour. Shortly after play resumed, Mercer added three points for University School when he booted the ball between the uprights from a free kick. Brentwood took over the offensive again and J. Gillespie went over, making the score 1 1-6 after I. G. Gillespie ' s conversion. Holmes scored Brentwood ' s final points and just before the final whistle, Jukes raced over for University School. This latter try was not converted. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. Shawnigan Lake School (Won — 61-0) This turned out to be a game that was more than just a match. It was a game that set a new record for scori lg in inter-school rugby. I. G. Gillespie, brilliant fullback of the team, converted eight trys for sixteen points. J. Gillespie scored three trys, while Angus, A. W. Gillespie and Shields accounted for two trys each. Single trys were effected by MacAskill, A. E. Gillespie, Underbakke and Schinbein. Not at any time did the team display such unselfishness, with the result that seldom, if ever, was a Brentwood player tackled with the ball. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Vancouver) (Won — 3-0) For a time previous to the start of the game there was some doubt as to whether there would be a field available due to the steady downpour of rain which had lasted for twenty-four hours. When the teams finally appeared, they literally waded through inches of mud and water. Old Timers said that playing conditions had never been so bad at the Brockton Oval. Brentwood had a slight advantage in the tight scrums on such a day due to weight, and used it to the fullest extent. Just before half-time, Angus, centre three-quarter of the Brentwood line, dummied his way through the St. George ' s backfield to score the lone try of the game. Bob Grieg narrowly missed a penalty kick for St. George ' s during the second half. The ball was very slippery, making the kicking and the handling exceedingly difficult. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. R.C.A.F. XV. (Won — 26-0) Despite a heavy ground and a slippery ball, Brentwood handled well. S. Angus started the College on their scoring parade with a neat try which I. G. Gillespie converted. Not long after, J. G. Gillespie got over the Air Force line. With I. G. Gillespie ' s conversion the scfore was 10-0 at the interval. Not long after the final half got under way, Brown scored for the school and, once again, Gillespie converted. Before the end, Berry, I. G. Gillespie and Shields went over for a try each. Only two of them were converted. (Home.) [Page Ten]