Eastern High School of Commerce - Eastern Echo Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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A ' - .H M. ..,,... .. ..-- - .- - i l i 1 JUNIOR RUGBY SQUAD Back Row: Mr. Carter lCoacl'1l, J. Miller, A. Parkes, A. Hodgson, A. Steen, B. Kerr, E. Maxwell, Mr. W. Doidge lCOGCl1l. Froni' Row: G. Mayo, W. Bell, L. Henderson, K. Billings, J. Macartney, J. Williamson, C. Ayers, J. Bailey, E. Taylor. Absent: D. Maxwell, J. Gill, S. llobotson. Lunney specialized in making short end runs and in doing the bulk of the scoring. The old men of Commerce rugby, Murray and Doc Boyd, showed up again this year. Murraywas one of the scrappiest men we had, while Boyd was put out early with a strained back. Doing the relief work were Stan. Hill, Alf. Lee, Whitecombe, Cum- ming, Clancy, Roy Smith, Sawyer, Millar and Lipsett. These fellows proved real good players and could be relied on to make the game fast and exciting. if 'A' ir Juniors Fielcl Smart Team THE junior team didn't go far last season but they treated their sup- porters to some fine rugby spectacles. Under the guiding hand of Mr. Doidge the recruits formed a smooth Sixty and powerful rugby squad and soon proved a threat to other teams. How- ever, our weights were no match against the opponent's weights and as a result scores piled up against our men. Steen, Taylor, Maxwell and Bailey were among the best for our squad. Steen's plunging, combined with his previous experience proved to be a hard combination to beat. Taylor's and D. Maxwell's running and kick- ing on the backiield were a treat to the eye. Bailey starred at quarter until ankle injuries necessitated his replac- ing by Horses Ayres, who kept up Bailey's good work until the season's end. Parkes, Kerr, Ibbotson, E. Maxwell and F. Airey alternated at middle and inside- positions, holding their own against overwhelming weight. EASTERN ECHO

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Senior Rugby Team Pluclcy Squad ALTHOUGH the seniors only won one game during the season it was no indication of their true ability. The big reason for their not getting far was the fact that they were a lighter team than any of their oppon- ents. Improvement was noted over last year's team. Credit for this goes to Mr. Carter who did splendid work as coach. Probably the best centre snap in high school rugby to-day is Norm. McDermott. He is a consistent tackler and a demon in breaking opponents' plays. At inside were Collard and V. Gib- .son. Collard could always be found at the bottom of the pile after every play, and Gibson took his turn at plunging which brought large gains. Shamata and Menard, middle wings. can be rightly called human tanks. Many of us will remember Menard for his al- most super-human efforts of last year. At the responsible positions of out- sides, Bill Gordon and Eddie Holbrook were unbeatable. They were brilliant in their tackling and receiving for- ward passes. At flying wing, D. Harrison was always a threat to the opponents. His throwing and Wes. McDermott's bril- liant catching of forward passes kept the enemies in a quandary. On the half-line. Wes. McDermott, Pete Richardson and Fred O'Leary made a fast and tricky trio. Richardson, the plucky youth with a man-sized beard. did some of the kicking. Alec Hill alternating. Hill could always be de- pended on to hoof the ball far and high. Quarter-back Bud Lunney held the responsible position of captain. SENIOR RUGBY SQUAD Baci: Row: W. Gordon, W. McDermott, J. Sawyer, M. Shomofo, W. Cumming, D. Horri- son, F. Menard, F. O'Lec:ry, F. Whi+combe. Middle Row: S. Millar, A. Lee. A. Foriner, E. Holbrook, Mr. Doidge lCoochl, N. McDermott, L. Whiteside, J. Fi+zGibbon, A. Hill. Fronl' Row: H. Murray, E. Richardson, V. Gibson, F. Collard, E. Lunney lCcp+oinl, J. Clancy, R. Smith, S. Norman, Mr. Carter lCoochl. Abseniz I. Boyd. EASTERN ECHO ii- l Fifty-nine

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Macartney's tackling at outside deserves special mention. If this continues he will soon be hailed as another Holbrook. Bell, Blandford, Mayo and Hender- son assisted Macartney at outside and contributed much to the zip of our team. Hodgson did well at snap and shows promise for next year's team. Gill and Williamson on the backfield were a fast pair and caused our opponents considerable worry. If the players mentioned turn out for practice in the fall, Commerce is assured of a team which will set the pace for the city championship. 'kit 4G2 Takes lnterform Championship THIS year's interform rugby cham- pionship of the school was won by 4G2, Mr. Hare's class. The final game was played at River- dale Flats against 2A. The senior team, composed of members of 4G2 and 5G, who take P. T. together. handily defeated their opponents. Belshaw and Stacey were good for the losers, while Lucas and Swift were best for the champions. Although the game and its rules were hazy to the players, what they lacked in experience they made up in zest. i k'k 4G1 Wins Inter-Form Basketball Crown THIS year the pride of the school won the basketball championship. You give your version of who the pride of the school is, but the correct answer is 4G1. Mr. C. C. Smith's form. The final game was played in the north gym between 4G1-IG. Al- though the losers were small, they put up a good fight. The best for the winners were Lunney. Boss Ander- son, Morlock and Millage, while for the losers Steen and Syd. Russell were outstanding. K lNTERFORM RUGBY CHAMPIONS Back Row: H, Swiff, R, Taylor, D. Forbes, J. Brick, W. Winneff, H. Posfen, J. Codon. Front Row: R. Lowe, R. Meacler. P. Lucas fCapl'ainl, Mr. A. Hare fForm Mcsierl. W- Moore, B. Forbes. F. Brown. ..L..-l-T. EASTERN ECHO Sixty-one