Hamilton Collegiate Institute - Vox Lycei Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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Easter V O X practice inconvenience. Norman Walker was chosen manager of hockey for the season. From the first he worked hard to bring to light the school's hockey talent. Although many obstacles hinder- ed the movements of hockey, he made a better success of the game than has been known for a number of years past. The ureps' hockey team was compos- ed of the following: Left wing ...... . . Pickard Right wing . . . , . Fowler Left defence . . . . . Caldwell Right defence . . . . Robinson Centre .,... . O'Reilly Goal ..... ................ D TCW Substitutes ...... Tuck, Millar and Brown Old Boys 2, H.C.l. 5 The First game of the season against the Old Boys attracted a large number of fans. From the start the issue was never in doubt. The Old Boys showed lack of team play, while Collegiate combined prettily. The speed of H.C.l. was another factor toward the defeat of the has beens. 1 Ridley 9, H.C.l. I When the team journeyed to Ridley they met real opposition in the husky nfirstsu of the College. The ice condi- tions were bad and the lighting system very poor. ln the lirst period Ridley scored four. ln the second Collegiate sur- prised all present by displaying a sensa- tional brand of hockey, outscoring their opponents I-0. The rest between periods was all that Ridley needed and they came back strong, set a dizzy pace, and made victory safe by scoring Five more counters. Hustlersl, H.C.l. 4 The next game, against Hustlers, was productive of some brilliant plays. At first it looked as though Hustlers had the edge, when they scored the first and only tally of the initial period. After the First rest interval Collegiate came to life, and in the second period checked their oppon- ents incessantly, outscoring them 3-0 on speedy rushes. ln the last session H.C.l. again out-skated and out-checked Hustlers at every turn, although they accounted for only a single point. L Y C E I 1921 The captain of the team and the star centre player was without doubt respons- ible for the good showing of the team. A fast skater, a neat stick-handler, and a brainy centre, john O'Reilly stood head and shoulders above his team-mates. ln each game he put every available ounce of energy into the play, creating that spirit of pep which helps so many teams on to victory. Also, as a member of the St. joseph's hockey team he again increas- ed his status as a star at centre. On account of the surplus of players left, after the seniors had picked their team, an intermediate team was formed. As is usually the case, nothing is visible but the seniors. Accordingly, the Hints were not supported as they might have been during the season. The members of the team, however, still possess the con- solation that next year their chance will come to reverse their role. After several practices had conditioned them, they played home and home games with Dun- das. The results: Dundas l vs. H.C.l. 2. H.C.l. 0 VS. Dundas 4. Tl-IE TRACK MEET Thursday, Nlarch I0, l92l-the date of the lnternational Track Meet-will be a memorable day in the history of events at the old H.C.l. The picked team from Baltimore City College, of Baltimore, Maryland, provided the keenest competi- tion in a most exciting and close race for the posession of the silver cup, donated by the Hamilton Board of Education to be retained permanently by the champions. This cup is emblematic of premier hon- ours in competition between Baltimore and Hamilton every second year. Next year H.C.l. will return the visit. The largest crowd in the records of the school witnessed the affair, over three thousand enthusiasts passing the turnstiles. The programme of the evening was headed by a snappy display of calisthenics by a group of Collegiate boys in gymnas- ium regalia. The almost perfect rhythm of the exhibition was a pleasure to wit- Continued on page 59

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Eustt-1' V U X ing about in a vain attempt to 'keep up to the reps ' speed and combination. With a wide open defence staring them in the face, H.C.l. could not resist piling up the score and practically won the game in the first half with the score 24-I. ln the second half Ridley tightened their defence, but were unable to locate the basket, only about a quarter of their shots counting. Our boys also seemed unable to find the hidden circle. The excitement of the game was all in the second frame when Ridley began to pile up a score, as they fought hard to make the result as light as possible. The line-up: Ridley College H.C.l. McKenzie .... Forwards . . . Allan Price Lloyd Robinson Fowler Carew . . . . Defence . . . . Nlaier Hyslop Hannon Asthough Pickard Bright . . . Centre . . . . Robinson H.C.l. I9, St. Catharines C.l. Zl The whole Collegiate team played the return game at St. Kitts absolutely deter- mined to make up for their defeat at home. From the Hrst toss-up until the final bell sounded the team fought stub- bornly. The referee appeared a shade in- capable in handling the whistle, as he usually hesitated in his decision. When these hesitations began to favor Collegiate they were useless, as the game was too near its end. Aside from the foul shots, H.C.l. outscored their opponents l6-l0, which just about indicates the difference between the two teams while in actual play. ln the last half St. Catharines scored only one lone basket while Col- legiate started in to gain a lead. Their sprint came too late. The final whistle blew just as the St. Kitts team began to break and Collegiate was staging a fierce attack. The line-up: H.C.l. St. Catharines C.l. Willard . . . . Forwards ...... Holland Lloyd Shenk Fowler Sullivan Pickard . .. , . Defence . . . . . Gregg Maier Doucette Allan Farmer Robinson . . . Centre . . . . Barber Ir Y 1' IC I 1921 SOMETHING PERSONAL A few briefs on the wise and otherwise of the nrepsnz Hannon, a veteran of several seasons. was unanimously chosen captain, and rightly so. Whenever in the game his presence was always a steadying influ- ence to his team-mates and he usually played a brilliant game at defence. Pickard, at defence, has a style all his own. His snap-jump at rebounds from the basket is a sensation whenever he attempts it. Maier plays the game for all that's in it. A basketball is absolutely at home in his hand. At defence, maximum results with minimum effort appears his slogan. Lloyd, the only other member of last year's nundefeatedsf' plays a great game when in good condition. He displays good combination on the forward line. Allan, also a forward, checks back hard and a basket is certain if his opponent ever relaxes his vigilant watch. Willard is small in size, but manages to play pretty combination with his forward- mate. At St. Kitts he showed them all how to drop a basket from all angles. Fowler, at forward, was not given much chance to show his real worth. From all indications he has a sure eye for the basket. Robinson, at centre, plays a hard-check- ing, determined game. When he puts his mind on his work he usually gets excel- lent results. HOCKEY Hockey has enjoyed a more successful season this term than it has for over six years. Although the management en- countered much difficulty in obtaining suitable practice hours at the Arena, nevertheless the team indulged in at least one work-out a week. From the host of material available it was regrettable that a school league of some sort could not have been arranged. If the school had only possessed an out-door rink many clever hockey players could no doubt have been developed, and a successful hockey league formed: as it was, only those who had experience in previous years were able to make the team because of the

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. 'Y K ' w l f WHERE OTHERS PICK THE VOX TO PIECES EK- 57 C -- g a Vim X5 A- ..-ff? X M' Q P Y ' B K X X . -T5 ' ' ' . :fel-J ORMANDE. BARRETT, Editor. E. are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of the following exchanges: The Collegian, St. Thomas Collegiate lnstitute, St. Thomas, Ont.g The Carna- tion, Wm. McKinley High School, St. Louis, Mo.: The Weekly Original, lVlari- etta High School, Marietta, Ohio: The Record, High School, Sioux City, lowag Oakwood Oracle, Oakwood Collegiate lnstitute, Toronto. Ont., Brandon Col- lege Quill, Brandon College, Brandon, Manitoba: The Dart, Ashtabula High School, Ashtabula, Ohiog The Comet, Danville High School, Danville, Va.: The Review, The Newton High School, New- tonville, Mass.: Western Canada College Review, Western Canada College, Cal- gary, Alta., The Blue and White, Port Hope High School, Port Hope, Ont.: The Lake Lodge Record, Lake Lodge School, Grimsby, Ont., Acta Ridleianaf' Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ont.: The Pup- pet, Carnegie lnstitute of Technology, Pittsburg, Pa.: The Trinity University Review, Trinity College, Toronto, Ont.: Keramos, East Liverpool High School, East Liverpool, Ohio: Acadia Athen- aeum, Wolfville High School, Wolfville, N.S.: Macdonald College Magazine, Macdonald College, St. Anne de Bellevue, Que.: Thistle, Scott High School, To- ledo, Ohio. The Collegian. -Your issue always welcome. Your Poet's Corner especial- ly worthy of mention. Your editorials and other departments of your literary life well developed. The headings could be enlivened by a few cuts. Another page of Cartoons to balance your amount of literary material would make a decided improvement. The Carnation. -One of the best papers that we receive. Your editorials are splendid, and your athletic write-upi' is one to be proud of. Your Senior lden- titication Table is worthy of special men- tion. We are confident you have one of the best all-round magazines in the States. Come againl The Weekly Original. -A neat and compact little weekly paper. A few more cuts or photographs would tend to make it a very interesting paper. More jokes would do no harm. 'iThe Record. -A splendid weekly. lf your advertisement were not mixed up so promiscuously with your reading mat- ter it would look much neater. Why not a few snapshots. They would enliven your paper. Oakwood Oracle. -A bright maga- zine, full of pep. Congratulations on your successful Field day, but watch usl One or two pages of cartoons would be another good means of dispensing your humour, besides your Locals A few, interesting, short stories would make your magazine worthy of any of the best schools in the land.