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

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22 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Back Row—H. Hawkins, N. Christie, B. Mullins, A. Whiteford (Capt.), J. Volkman, W. Eg- gertson, C. Partington, I. Phillips. Front Row—F. Waylette, A. Boyd, F. Woods, A. Russell, H. Armstrong, R. Creswell, J. Scott. Absent—T. Harp, Mr. Fyles (Coach). Soccer O UR SOCCER team this year was under the capable supervision of Mr. Fyles, who has a wide knowledge of the game. Before coming to Gor¬ don Bell, he managed the Daniel McIntyre team, which has always been a strong threat in Inter-High Soccer. The student body gave better co-operation in providing soccer players this term than it has in the past. Last season our team did not have a vic¬ tory to its credit, but this year we were a threat from the kick-off. At the close of schedule we ranked third, with seven points in our favor. Con¬ gratulations, Captain Whiteford! This 1933-34 team was formed both of Grade X and XI men, and there¬ fore we should have a good foundation for our 1934-35 squad. The team deserved better support than it received, although it did have three or four steady young lady supporters of the Purple and Gold. The team: Hawkins (goalie)—Although Hawkins makes a habit of coming to school late, he was seldom late in preventing a goal from being scored. He is one of the most outstanding goalkeepers in the Inter-High sports. Christie, Harp (defence)—These two men could give as well as take. They always “played the game” and proved indispensable to the team. Whiteford, Volkman, Phillips (halves)—This is none other than that sturdy half line of our last year’s squad. They made a perfect backbone for our team and broke up many a well-organized attack. Waylette, Boyd, Armstrong, Wood, Scott (forwards)—Though these men sometimes had their bad moments, they were always a menace to their opponents. This was especially evident when Armstrong, the smallest man on the team, was in action with his two wings, who would keep the ball in a scoring position for the line. Substitutes: Mullins, Eggertson, Russel, Creswell, Partington.

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 21 BOYS SPORTS Rugby T HE Gordon Bell Rugby team set out in their second year of inter-high competition under the capable coaching of Harry Young. Although the team went through the entire season without a victory, they won the admiration and respect of their opponents because of the true sportsmanlike manner in which they accepted defeat. Disheartened by the ill-luck which dogged their footsteps, and by the great ' handicap usually experienced by a light team, they never ceased trying. They were aptly described by the local newspapers as the hard-luck team of the league, as they lost more than one game by last-minute, one- point plays. The team journeyed to Kenora this year, to play the Kenora High School’s Rugby squad. Like true amateurs, they paid their own way. They were cordially received by the Kenora students, who entertained them royally. A large crowd of spectators saw Gordon Bell defeat Kenora by the score of 5 to nil, in a game as fast as could be expected under the rigor¬ ous conditions prevailing. Thus, the first contact was made between Kenora and Winnipeg high schools. Here’s hoping that Gordon Bell will produce in the future as fine a band of sports as this 1933 rugby squad. Deserving of special comment are the following members of the team: Les. Steadman—(Captain) “steady” blocking half. Fine tackier. Bill Edmonson—Smooth-working quarter-back. Doug. Trott—-Slippery-hipped half-back—only member to make the All-Star team. Norman Christie—Deadly tackier at blocking-half. Fred Wood—“Stone-wall” type.

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Hockey OR THE second time in as many years, Gordon Bell was well repre¬ sented in the Inter-High Hockey League. Under the capable guidance I of Mr. D. S. McIntyre and Harry Badger, the team performed splendidly this season. Although it failed to achieve the success of last year’s aggre¬ gate, our hockey team succeeded in finishing in second place. Losing the first two games meant nothing to these boys, and they came through in fine style once they hit their stride. Finally defeated by Kelvin, Gordon Bell secured a deadlock with St. John’s and Daniel McIntyre for second place, and outstripped Isaac Newton. As well as the Inter-High competition, two friendly games were played this year with the Kenora High School hockey outfit. Although G. B. did not win these games, sportsmanship and fast hockey was the keynote of the encounters with Kenora. After the Winnipeg game, both teams were the guests of Miss Craven at dinner. Congratulations to the captain of this year’s team, Bill Edmonson— clever and fast-skating centre-forward, who proved a valuable asset to the | team. As well as Bill, the team consisted of: Hughie Allan—Small but remarkably clever goalie—only Purple and Gold representative on the All-Star team. Keith Chase—A fine defenceman with many a clever trick under his hat. Tom Jackson—Who gave a fine account of himself in the defence zone. Don Colquhoun—A clever left-winger with lots of stamina. Jack Edelstein—A hard-working right-winger, always on the go. Harry Armstrong—Diminutive right-winger, and one of the best. Jack Wann—A very steady centre man. Ken Ward—A fast-skating left-winger—always where he is needed. Hugh Hawkins—A late-comer who did very well on defence. Jack Scott—A defenceman who played like a veteran. Lorne Wanzell and Jim Primeau—Gave good accounts of themselves when called upon.