London Central Secondary School - Golden Glimpses Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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THE REVIEW 79 JUNIOR W.0.S.S.A. BASKETBALL TEAM. Left to Right-Top Row-Walter Shrives, Jack Guthrie, William Davis- William Manness, Mr. McCallum, fCoachJ. Front Row-Douglas Shales, Richard Guthrie, William Clarke, Jack Robarts. Francis Pul ham. Travelling b Canoe Like every other mode of travel canoeing requires a knowl- edge of considerablywider scope than the uninitiated onlooker might at first suppose. Among the essentials are a knowledge of the country, a knowledge of the handling of the canoe, and probably most important of all, the secrets of packing. For it is the portages that either make or break the trip. The mere paddling along a glassy lake is healthful exercise, es- pecially when sunshine makes the wearing of a minimum of clothes possible, but it is the strenuous effort of the portage that tests nearly all the body muscles as well as the ingenuity of the packer. A canoe should not carry more than the occupants can carry on one trip. Doubling on the portages is needless and tiresome, and when care and forethought has been used is usually unnecessary. Generally speaking three is the most satis- factory number of occupants for one canoe. This allows one man to carry the canoe and the other two, with one pack each, to carry everything else- grub and bedding. The successful camper knows how to pack his pack. He always places a blan- ket so it will come against his backg then the heavier things, such as canned goods are placed in the bottom, then lighter ob- jects and finally a ground sheet to keep out rain or water. Every- thing is placed inside the pack so that there are no encum- brances to annoy on the port- age. A most satisfactory way of portaging the canoe is by means of a tump-line or head strap which, affixed to the paddles which have been strapped to the thwarts, serves to take half of the weight off the shoulders. An 85 pound canoe can easily be carried by the average 17 year old boy. Packs should be large and are most easily carried when also equipped with tumps. Canoeing is most fascinating sport. No other summer sport gives such vigorous exercise to so many muscles or satisfies the spirit of adventure to such a great degree. -Walter Shriues. GALA EVENT H CROSS coUNfrR'r RUN A The University tennis courts flash past . . . then the Hunt Club grounds and club house. Now tearing up a small incline they reach the Richmond Riding School, and catch a glimpse of the steaming Smallman stables. After a series of hectic upward winding paths are mastered they slip swiftly through the Medway Farms. R u n n i n g parallel with high coralled fences they finally reach and splash through the refreshing Medway Creek. The final spurt comes -through wavering trees, across a muddy spring, up a final slope and into the arms of speechless onlookers they rush. But who made up his mind to lead this heat scorched cross country tour --no other than that schoolboy half miler of Canada, Terry Ferris, at present in Australia, because of his marvellous run- ning ability. Trotting content- edly behind Terry, Worth Chisholm played second best man. Ted Clugston came in a comfortable third. This must have been the Annual Cross Country Run sponsored by Mr. Entwistle and Mr. Anderson. Special mention should be made of Ted Clugston who ever since he won the first cross country run 4 years ago, has placed within the first few. Terry Ferris, the winner for the last three years, is Central's keenest and best all round sport. This ever increasingly popular Central event drew one of its largest crowds, which, scattered over the Hunt Club grounds presented a scene that will linger in everyone's mind. The stately firs reaching up, with out-stretch ed arms to the ever blue sky, swept, with their lower cone clad branches the tops of all makes of cars from model T's to Airflow's. Together with the many coloured frocks and suits presented by the gathering, this athletic entertainment was a huge success. Sincere thanks is sent out to the Hunt Club who annually give Central the use of their grounds for this occasion. The first five were: T. Ferris, W. Chisholm, T. Clugston, H. Hudson, J. Guthrie. GOLF TOURNAMENT This feature event of the Fall term at Central took place at the Thames Valley Municipal Golf course in late September. Our golfers Cabout 35 in num- berj flocked to the links quite early and were ready to push off soon after 9.00 o'clock Ca.m.J. The old masters at the game such as Messrs. Cameron, Entwistle and McCallum took under their wings, aspiring youths including W. Chisholm, B. B. Wyatt, B. Bennet, L. Bovaird and B. Walker. Mr. McCallum and B. Walker work- ed together in order to show the rest a few tricks unknown to even the great Bobby Jones. They succeeded as their score showed.-Jack Guthrie. THE CROSS COUNTRY RUN

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78 Tl-IE REVIEW Gymnastics in Denmark a Canadian conceive the signi- ficance of that exclamation? You who may even have thought of gymnastics as work or listened half listlessly to the command 'Arms upward stretch,' can you realize what gymnastics means to a Danish boy or girl? Gym- nastics are exercises to develop the body. In Denmark not alone with their bodies do they do gymnastics for into every movement seems to go their very soul. There is a spirit in their work which shines forth in their eyes and seems to take posses- sion of their every action. 'Arms upward stretch' is no longer a stodgy command but a vital forceful living thing. G mnastics in Denmark' Can The gymnastics put on by the girls at the Snoghoj school festival were an inspiring sight. The terrace was crowded with spectators as the hundred girls marched down to the grassy plane behind the red and white Danish flag to the throbbing Danish songs. Against the tall green bushes which formed the background the grey tunics of the girls formed a striking con- trast. To the extreme right at the top of live white flag poles flew the flags of the five Scan- dinavian countries. Banked be- hind these was a picturesque rockery full of mauve and purple bloom. Beyond was the blue sea and overhead was the blue sky. The voice of the instruc- tress, Froken Abildgaard. could be heard as she commanded the girls did in perfect rhythm to the music and with the pre- cision of a single person. Inspiring as such demonstra- tions were to watch I may add that it was somewhat nerve racking to be the one English speaking person taking part. Froken Abildgaard was quite as apt to change the exercises as my knowledge of Danish was apt to leave me. I can tell you I was haunted with the vision of a lone Canadian standing oh! so conspicuously still in the midst of the ninety-nine Danish girls responding quickly and accurately to the new command. As gymnastics is the heritage and delight of every boy and girl so it is of his father and his mother. I spent one extremely interesting week-end visiting a Danish family who lived in the lake-district of Denmark. When we were out on a picnic I was amused and amazed to hear the father challenge his young son to a hand spring. VX7hat was my surprise to see the father proceed to do a perfect one, landing neatly on both feet. In that same family the mother belonged to a gym club which met once a week. So it is throughout Denmark. One of the most admirable things about these recreational gym clubs which are found even in the smallest rural communities is that they are taught by the voluntary and free services of the young men and young wo- men who have gone to gym- nastic schools for just this pur- SENIOR W.0.S.S.A. BASKETBALL TEAM, 1934 Left to Right-Bill Ferguson, Terry Ferris, Olaf Wolff, Mr. McCallum, Clifford Sharpe, Jack Judge. Absent-Campbell Taylor, Colin Brown. A Boys' Basketball Notes W Basketball was, for Central, rather a disappointment this year. The juniors, in practice were shaping up very well, and seemed to be of championship calibre, but in no game did they do themselves justice. Their shooting, in the games, was con- sistently bad, with the exception of one or two players. The Seniors also provided rather a surprise. For, at the first of the season it was doubtful if there would even be a team. However, they produced a team, which, although it had no excep- tionally brilliant players, played steady, hard basketball, with excellent team-work. On January 17, Central played the gymnastic exercises which I pose. Continued on page 961 at South. The Juniors lost 26-16. GYMNASTICS IN DENMARK They played a nervous, ragged game, and did not do themselves justice. The Seniors won 19-17. The Seniors deserved this win, as they played hard, with perfect team-work. On January 22, Tech came to Central. The juniors won 18-12. They were not as nervous as in the first game, playing a very steady brand of basketball. This was the first defeat for the Tech Juniors in three years. The Seniors lost 36-13. Our Seniors played a good game, but were up against a superior team. The Tech team turned in a game of perfect shooting. January 29-Beck came to Central. The Juniors won 18-12, but it was a close game from start to finish. The Seniors lost 33-19. The Seniors' shots just couldn't find the basket, although they played a good game otherwise. February 5th-Central's home game with South. The Juniors lost 16-10. It was a very close game, both teams turning in a fine performance. The Seniors won 19-9. They played a good game, and de- served to win. Feb. 8-Central played at Tech. The Juniors lost 19-5. Tech deserved to win, for they played a hard game. The Sen- iors also lost 24-13. They de- serve credit for holding a fine team as they did. Feb. 13-Central played at Beck-The juniors won 12-10. As the score indicates, it was anybody's game until full time. The Seniors lost 32-21. The Seniors turned in their usual steady team-work, but just didn't seem to have the scoring punch.

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80 THE REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT GIRLS This year the girls' tennis tournament was played off in the latter part of September and the first part of October. On the days chosen for the games the weather was, for the most part, ideal. For some years past the tennis entry has been very small but this year it was unusually so. However, the fewness of the contestants served to make the competition keener. O n l y eight girls originally entered and two rounds brought Miss Chris- tine Bell and Miss Kay Probyn into the finals. The final game was played off after four o'clock on October 9th, Miss Christine Bell was successful in defeating Miss Kay Probyn with a score of 6-4, 6-3. VVe can only hope that next year's tournament will be as successful as that of this year. At least an equal success would be assured if only more girls would compete. BOYS This year's tennis tournament was perhaps the most success- ful Central has ever had. The interest was exceptionally keen in both the boys' and girls' match- es. The entries were numerous and all contestants were of good tennis calibre. As in other years the finest sportsmanship was displayed. In the boys' match a keen struggle Was witnessed from the first round to the final match. The four boys who succeeded in reaching the semi-finals were Abe Grace, Dick Marvell, Tom Hardy, Dudley Thompson. In the first match of the semi-finals Marvell proved superior to Grace and won in straight sets. In the other match Thompson defeated Hardy after a very hard and long fight. In the final match Marvell defeated Thompson in straight sets 6-2, 6-1. The new champion is worthy of the title and we congratulate him on his success. SECOND YEAR GIRLS' TEAM MET WITH HARD LUCK This year the second year team fought hard, but Fate seemed to be always against them. The tournament took place at Beck Collegiate on December Sth and 9th. On Friday, December Sth, at 7.30 p.m., the South and Cen- tral teams met, making a score of 23 for South and 18 for Cen- tral. This, being a very close game, showed not only ability for but also much interest in basketball. On Saturday afternoon the two losing teams of the previous evening's games, Beck and Cen- tral, met each other and showed great enthusiasim, but Central was again loser by a score of 14 to 4. The crowd who assembled for these tournament games, kept the players' spirits high by a loud school cheer every few minutes. Although our team lost this year, we hope they will come out on top in this coming season with success in every game. The forwards:-Ariel Swartz Ccaptjg Margaret Clark, Betty Birch, Maxine Ward. The Guards-Beth Farnham, Ann Little, Carol P h e l p s , Dorothy Warrington. , TENNIS FINALISTS - Back Row-Dudley Thompson. Dick Marvell. Front Row- Miss Henderson, Kay Probyn, Christine Bell, Mr. Cameron. 1934 TRACK SUCCESSES Our inspired juveniles again showed us the way to honours in the annual Wossa Track Meet held at the University of Western Ontario Stadium on Saturday, May 19th, 1934. A great deal is expected of these juveniles in years to come, as they certainly made a splendid showing. Having trained seri- ously all spring, they were in the pink of condition, and practically walked away with the Juvenile Championship. The Juvenile team, consisting of Floyd Brown, Bill Wong, Jeff Miller and George Der Stepanian won, and set up a new record in the relay race of 1-5 of a second higher than the former. Billy Wong, the juvenile individual champion of Wossa, won the high jump, coming within half an inch of the Wossa record. He also placed in the 75 yard dash, and won the juvenile broad jump. This is the second year the Juveniles have won the championship, and they cer- tainly seem to be headed for a third championship next year. Among the Juniors Central was represented solely by Dick Edgecomb, who made a credit- able showing in the Medley Relay, and in the Junior Sprints and High Jump. The Intermediates, led by Harry Pope, well-known in track work at Central, were unsuccess- ful in carrying off any honours, excluding the marvelous show- ing made by Harry Pope him- self in the 120 yard low hurdles, coming, as he did, second only to Harold Jackson, of Windsor. Bringing up the rearguarcl of the Intermediates, Worth Chisolm, Jack Laughton, Stew Spofford and Jack Guthrie made a creditable showing of them- selves, the competition being rather keen. It was regretted that jack Bower, one of the best Intermediate prospects, caught an infection in one leg, and was unable to compete in Wossa. In the Seniors, Terry Ferris THE SKATIN G PARTY On Friday, March 16, Central held her first Skating Party at the Arena. The party began at 8 o'clock sharp with a lively hockey game between the Junior and Senior teams. The Seniors won after a stiff fight by a score of , 3-1, although lacking the services of Jim Bell. Between halves a broom-ball game was staged between aspiring hockey stars of the first and second year. The excitement aroused by the game foreign to at least most of us was capped only by the wild enthusiasm for a similar game later in the evening. At the end of the Junior- Senior game the students lined up for a grand-march led by Mr. and Mrs. Miller. While we were getting into place under Mr. Entwistle's direction. Jean Lawson and Christine Bell in simple white costumes gave an excellent exhibition of fancy skating. Since the teachers were pres- ent in full force, it was decided to have a hockey game between them using a basketball in place of a puck. Sticks were dis- tributed among the staff, al- though it happened that the hands were more generally used from a sitting position on the ice. The teachers were grouped under Mr. Miller and Mr. john- son and after much puffing Mr. Miller's side was victorious. The skating was then resumed for a short while with fieet- footed enthusiasm until the party finally broke up at 10.30. The amusements provided by the lst year students and a com- mittee of teachers were excellent and enjoyed by all. We hope they'll organize another such party next year. was again away to another new half mile victory, also breaking the former record by 2-5 of a second. He literally ran away with it, and has been rewarded, as we all know, by a trip to Australia. Other Seniors com- peting unsuccessfully were, Ed. Jeffrey and Ted Clugston.