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

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THE BRENTONIAN FIRST XV vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (March 3 — Draw, 8-8, Away) The game was played between two teams both scared of the other side winning and neither side willing to take a chance, that might improve its own chance of winning. The forwards did well as individuals but not as a pack, and the three- quarters were ragged due to the fact that Hanson 1 was off and that McMahon 1 had to be carried off the field a few minutes after the game started. Lewis ' try in the dying moments of the game and Scott ' s conversion of it were just what we needed to tie up the game. FIRST XV vs. ST. GEORGE ' S SCHOOL (March 10 — Won 11-3, Away) The team got off to a good start and showed much superiority for the first twenty minutes in which we scored once, Donald dribbling over the opponents ' line. Wotherspoon failed to convert. St. George ' s tied up the count a few minutes later to make the score 3-3 at the end of the first half. Lewis picked up a loose ball in the second half and ran twenty yards through a clear field to score. Scott easily converted and later also booted a penalty kick to end the scoring. INTER-HOUSE MATCH (March 14; Lower House 0) A good game with plenty of action and good hard tackling. The game was played on a wet day on a heavy field. The Upper House showed slight superiority in the scrum but did not have enough strength outside to back the forwards up. Thus, Ralston was able to break through to score two tries for the Lower House. Neither was converted. [Page Twenty]

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THE BRENTONIAN and threes and the defensive game played by the forwards. Our superiority in the loose scrums enabled us to keep the ball well in the opponents ' half. d ' Easum scored from a loose scrum and Wotherspoon converted a penalty kick. This game stands out as the one played in the best spirit between the two schools. FIRST XV vs. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL (November 29 — Won, 22-3, Home) The opposition was greatly shaken by Lewis ' break-through in the opening minutes of the game. Our team did well on the whole throughout the first half, but became rather scrappy during the second which resulted in the visitors ' only try. Our tries were made by Lewis (3), McMahon (2) and Wotherspoon. Wotherspoon also made two conversions. FIRST XV vs. R.C.N.C. A-B (January 20 — Won, 8-6, Home) A good game played without Ley, Lewis and Donald which weakened the team considerably. The three-quarters played well and tries were scored by McMahon and Rochfort 1. Wotherspoon made one convert. This was the only time in the whole year that both wings scored in the same game. FIRST XV vs. R.C.N.C. B (January 27 — Won, 6-0, Away) Played on a fine day with a fairly dry ground. Our threes were ragged chiefly due to the fact that we were minus Lewis. The forwards also played a poor game, being very slow off the mark and slow to pack around in the loose scrums. McMahon 1 made a long run just managing to score near the corner-flag. Later in the game Wotherspoon converted a penalty kick. FIRST XV vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL (February 10 — Won, 6-0, Away) A good hard game played in a cheery give-and-take spirit. Both sides were tackling low and hard which prevented either threes from making any break-aways. The forwards played a poor, slow game letting the Shawnigan pack break through time after time. Donald ducked through their scrum to score three of our points and Lewis doubled it in the closing phases of the game. Neither attempt at conversion was successful. Mr. Twight refereed. FIRST XV vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (February 24 — Lost, 5-11, Home) A disappointing game played in the absence of d ' Easum, Donald and Rixon, who were off with minor ailments. The forwards, who had previously been poor against Shawnigan, showed more of their form holding a heavier pack. The outsides, however, were badly off and only on rare occasions showed ability to pass the ball. One of these occasions resulted in a try for Rochfort 1, which was converted. Murray and Scott also played good games. Lt. Gilman refereed. [Page Nineteen]

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THE BRENTONIAN CRICKET CHARACTERS B. SCOTT (Captain): A stylish bat and a good field. He captained the side well and soon learnt to get the best out of the team. B. H. B. ATKINS: A useful and much improved opening bat who played some fine innings. Quick to see an opening in the field and to place a shot especially on the off. A slow change bowler and a safe point. T. J. B. KERBEY: His wicket-keeping did not come off as well as had been hoped although he played well at times. A useful bat who could score quite easily on leg balls but this he must not try to overdo as one is too liable to be out l.b.w. B. LEY: When placed lower in the batting order he gained more confidence in himself and played some good innings towards the end of the season. A spin opening bowler who bowled well throughout the season. A fair field. P. B. MACKENZIE ROSS: A medium pace opening bowler who took several overs to get settled. A tail batsman who had some lucky innings. A fair field but a poor judge of a run. Was a great help to the captain in his work on the field and the gear. F. G. McMAHON: Has come on quite well this season. A useful medium pace change bowler who has increased his control and learned to vary his pace. A good field and a powerful hitter. G. C. d ' EASUM: His batting has improved but he must learn not to to take chances. A very safe field. R. A. DUNLOP: Has come on rather well in his batting but must learn to overcome his tenseness. A fair field. R. G. LEWIS: He has tried hard throughout the season and has improved considerably in batting. A very fair field. W. N. DUNLOP: Got on to the team because of his keeness and stayed on. A useful slow bowler and a fair bat. R. L. ALEXANDER: Has the makings of a fair bat but he must get over the habit of crouching over his wicket. R. M. T. BUTLER: A stylish bat with some good scoring shots. Did not come off as well as he could. A poor field. Also played: D. M. O ' Halloran, D. L. Stone, T. R. Rixon. (Colours). [Page Twenty-One]