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

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Brentwood College Magazine AS IN RUGBY, the Cricket team was very young and inexperienced, with the result that the whole team suffered from match nerves. There L were runs in the team but due to nervousness and over anxiety these runs were seldom obtained. The bowling of the side was very erratic and sometimes runs were hit very easily though we captured some very good wickets. Despite some excellent individual performances, the fielding was noticeably in- consistent. Owing to some late rugger games the pitch was very badly cut up and we were able to find no more than three good wickets. Pitts was awarded his colours for his usefulness to the side. Scott and May were awarded theirs for their batting. The annual match between the Lower and Upper House was won decisively by the Lower House. Cricket Characters J. A. McCLEAN: A good fielder, has some good forcing shots and bowls well when he con- centrates on length rather than speed. He has captained the team well and has got the most out of what was, at the beginning of the season, a not very promising side. J. W. PITTS A very fair point and a steady bat. He must learn to connect with the ball when he steps in front of his wicket. He has bowled well latterly. B. SCOTT: A stylish bat with some good scoring shots. He would do well to play himself in before trying to force the scoring. A poor judge of a run but a good fielder. L A. MAY: A slow scoring but stylish bat. He must learn to make a good forcing shot on the off. A very fair fielder. [Page Fourteen ]

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Brentwood College Magazine BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE (Lost — 28-5) In the first half both teams were very even, with the score 5-5 at half time. The better condition and superior weight of the Victoria College team told in the second half. Brentwood ' s try was made by Pinckard. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. NAVAL COLLEGE (Lost — 16-4) The Naval College team was much heavier and faster. Brentwood played a hard fought game but the strength and experience of the Naval College made it hard for Brentwood to take the offensive. Jukes made a beautiful goal from the 25 yard line. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. ST. GEORGE ' S (Vancouver) (Won — 3 8-0) From the very start Brentwood penetrated into St. George ' s territory, playing a very steady game. The Brentwood forwards played well together, while the threes were taking their passes much better. McClean scored three trys, Calhoun three. Pinckard two, Jukes one, Schinbein one. Four of the trys were converted. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (Lost— 6-5) The game started with every player going all out, both teams working hard to get the upper hand. Calhoun of Brentwood made a beautiful try and it was converted. The game was in Brentwood ' s favour till nearly the end of the game, when the University 1 School ' s wing three-quarter ran over the Brentwood line. HOUSE MATCH (Lower House 17, Upper House 3) This match was, as always, one of the high lights of the rugger season. The House teams, as in previous years, were split up, the Lower House having the back field while the Upper House possessed all the forwards. The weather, being fine, was of great advantage to the winning side. As soon as the starting whistle went, both pressed hard. After about fifteen minutes of play, with both sides seesawing back and forth across the field, the Lower threes gathered the ball about the fifty yard line and made a strong running attack, culminating in a try by Birch- Jones. The Upper House, not to be outdone, took the ball in a forward rush and dribbled it for about thirty yards. Schinbein grounded the ball, giving the Upper House their only try. Seconds before the half-time whistle, Calhoun, Lower House stand-off, scored between the posts. This try was converted, making the half-time score 8-3 for the Lower House. After the interval, McClean scored from a fumble. The try was unconverted. The Lower forwards tackled the ball with their feet from a line-out and Levy grounded the ball just inside the corner flag. The last try was scored by Lewis after a splendid three-quarter run. The final score was 17-3 for the Lower House. An Old Boy, Lt. -Commander G. Davidson, R.C.N. , refereed the match. [Page Thirteen]

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Brentwood College Magazine R. LAMMERS: His batting has improved considerably. He is too prone to take a golf swing to a leg ball and to attempt to hit before he has his eye in. He has had to bear the brunt of the bowling and has done well when he has not sacrificed length for speed. W. WELLS : His wicket keeping has improved and throughout the season has allowed very few byes. He must learn to let the ball come to him and not to snatch at it, if he is to take it cleanly. In batting he must overcome the habit of trotting up the pitch to play a straight ball. C. E. JUKES : A good fielder and an accurate throw in. He must learn to play a ball on the off. A. W. CALHOUN : A very good fielder and a much improved bat, although still somewhat wooden. W. PlNCKARD: A good fielder. He has turned out to be a useful change bowler but must learn that long hops on the leg are expensive. C. GRAHAM: Somewhat stiff jointed in his fielding, he must learn to get down to a grounder and not be content with bending from the hips. A good catch and a much improved bat. D. HOMER-DlXON: A safe catch and a fair fielder. He must learn to play a straight ball and not treat every ball as a long hop on the leg. Also played: P. McRAE. Colours. CRICKET FIXTURES BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (34) vs. R.A.F. (117) (May 12, at Brentwood) The College was up against a much stronger team. L C Naylor played a good innings for the R.A.F. (34). Lammers bowled well for the school, taking 5 wickets for 45. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (3 2) vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (90) (May 23, at University School) Brentwood collapsed badly before the University School bowling. Carle ii played well for University, scoring 27 before being run out. Lammers was much the best of the Brentwood bowlers, with 5 wickets for 27 runs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (118) vs. ST. GEORGE ' S SCHOOL (84) (May 29, at Brockton Point, Vancouver) Brentwood, with more practise and experience, were in much better form in this match. May played sound, careful cricket for 27, while Pinckard (20) and Calhoun (15), not out, added to the total by vigorous hitting. Pitts proved overwhelming with the ball, taking 6 wickets for 11 runs. For the losers an excellent innings was played by St. Louis (36). BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (16) vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL (137 for 7 wickets) (June 5, at Shawnigan Lake) Brentwood met a very good school side and failed hopelessly before the bowling of Forrest and Barton of the winning side. [ Page Fifteen ]