Gordon Bell High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Boys ' Senior Basketball ' HE SENIOR team, under the supervision of Mr. Gow and Art Martin, f and assisted by Mr. Warren, made great strides in the development of their game. The majority of the fellows were rather inexperienced, and this proved to be a great handicap in Inter-High competition. They progressed rapidly, however, and by the end of their schedule were playing a game that was a vast improvement over the beginning. The members of the team were all hard workers and worked well together. Although placed in some very discouraging positions they were always there, giving all they had. Bill Stoneham (left guard), a steady, reliable man; Harry Tucker (right guard), Captain and an outstanding player; Tom Didmon (alt guard), will be valuable next year; Bob Worthington (alt guard), another prospect for next year; Cockbum McCallum (centre), his height was certainly effective; Howard Woodsworth (alt. wing), a hard worker, reliable; Bud Horton (right wing), ac¬ quired the habit of scoring baskets; Lawrie Grey (left wing), a steady worker. Boys ' Junior Basketball The Junior basketball team was by far the best team the school turned out (stated by one who knows). The basketball teams were under a big handicap, having to draw their material from inexperienced fellows, with the exception of a few, moulded together to form the Junior team. They were formerly chosen for the Primary team, but that league being dropped, they were drafted to the Junior league with a few slight changes. They were greatly outweighed in this class, but they bore the load magnificently. Although they did not win any games, they certainly deserved to win several times when they had exceedingly close scores. The team was coached by Art Martin and managed by Mr. Gow, assisted by Mr. Warren. The captain was Donald Best The team as a whole, played excel¬ lent basketball, and the outstanding players were: Angus Robertson (right guard), Don Best (left wing), Jack Holloway (centre), and Geo. Little (right wing). The team will be hit fairly hard by graduation, but they will be replaced by those of Grade IX and X who are improving rapidly, and we trust they will shake the jinx of this year.

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 37 Cordon Bell Field Day Gordon. Bell Field Day proved a great success and a stiff competition be¬ tween the Senior rooms 14 and 15 added to the interest of the meet. Special interest was shown in our High Jumpers, and for four very good reasons. These four reasons are: Wylie Spafford, Doug. McKay, Doug. Simpson and Warren Carleton, who are all capable of record breaking performances. In the Senior event Warren cleared 5 feet 10 inches, while Doug. Simpson did 5 feet 4 inches in the Intermediate final. Doug. McKay easily took the Junior title with a leap of 5 feet 7 inches, and Wylie Spafford caught Primary honors when he cleared 5 feet 2 inches. By winning the Primary High Jump, Broad Jump, Shot Put and Half Mile, Wylie Spafford won the individual championship of the school. Well done Wylie! Very few of the fans will soon forget the magnificent finish of the Junior half mile, when plucky Stewart Cumberland with a final dazzling burst of speed, overcame the big lead of Bill Edmondson, and then kept on to pass him, bare inches from the tape and win the race. Other close finishes were seen in the Primary half mile, when W. Spafford nosed out Jerry Harvey, and in Junior half mile, won by Archie Whiteford after a brilliant finish. Special mention should also be made of the Sprint winners. Jack Holloway, Len. McCullough, Fred Wood, and Harold Purdy, who gave very brilliant performances, and also of George Horton, Ivan Phillips, and Les. Cohen, other fine athletes who showed to advantage. Although those mentioned above are all winners, they were pressed to the utmost by the second, third and fourth place men whom space does not permit us to mention. It is a certainty that some of these boys will be point winners at the Inter-High Track Meet At the time of writing, Room 14 are the room leaders, being 3 points in front of Room 15, their only rivals. However, the running of the 220 yard dash may take the championship from Room 14. Speed Skating (Continued from page 34) The Grade XI Boys were unfortunate in their race against St. John’s Tech, and Daniel MacIntyre, but after a hard fight they managed to get second. Fred Wood’s spectacular skating as last man certainly made this team a threat. The members were: Jack Holloway, Cockburn McCallum, Harry Badger and Fred Wood. The success of these skaters should be sufficient incentive for those who succeed them. How long will Gordon Bell retain her three skating champion-

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 39 Athletes of Note Harry Badger: It is not very often that a school is fortunate in possessing an all around athlete like Badger. Harry has proved his ability in all the major sports of the school and has become a popular favorite. Enthusiastic sport fans will remember his appearance on almost all the school teams. He was par¬ ticularly in-evidence on the hockey team, but he was also on the football, rugby, skating, and track teams. Jack Holloway: A good little man can compare with a big man any time. Jack is probably the smallest athlete in the school, but he was outstanding in the sports in which he participated. He is quite popular throughout the school and is very well liked for his good sportsmanship. Jack went out and earned a place on the school rugby team, the senior skating and the junior basketball teams, and we’re looking forward to seeing him do something in the inter-high track meet. Les. Cohen: Les. has had a very successful year in athletics and has done considerable in keeping Gordon Bell up to the other high schools. He skipped a rink to victory in the inter-high bonspiel and brought home a championship. He was a member of the school rugby team and has also secured a position with the school track team on which he will uphold the honor of the school in the intermediate shot put and the running broad jump. The best of luck Les.! Archie Whiteford: Very few of Gordon Bell’s rugby fans will forget the fearless tackling and splendid running of this “iron man” of the gridiron. On countless occasions Archie was called upon to practically stop the opposing team alone, and he never failed. For his sterling work this curly-headed athlete was awarded a position on the Manitoba All-Star Team. Archie then turned his attention to football and later to the track team, on both of which he served well. Wylie Spafford: Gordon Bell might well be proud of their individual Field Day Champion, who took first place in no less than four events: Primary half mile, shot put, running broad jump and high jump. Besides being a star on track and field, Wylie took second place to no one on the school senior foot¬ ball team. The Sports Council wishes to take this opportunity of expressing its sincere ; gratitude to the many persons who have aided our school in the athletic field during the present term. First in the long list of supporters is our Principal, Mr. O. V. Jewitt, whose great interest and enthusiasm have pervaded the whole school. Nor can we forget the co-operation of Mr. D. S. McIntyre and Miss Craven, sports advisors, and the entire teaching staff. We would also like to thank Mr. Simms and outside coaches who generously assisted our various teams.