Midland Secondary School - Yearbook (Midland, Ontario Canada)

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Page Forty M. H. S. REVIEW I W fl, Hull mlm.. . 1- , Y Onvnlle-RW' BOYS' BASKETBALL Late in the fall a number of the Students decided to try their skill at basketball and after a few practices decided to try outside aggrega- tions. An exhibition game was arranged with Orillia Collegiate but be- fore the end of the game the Midland Basketeers decided that they had undertaken an enormous task in trying to match their prowess with the Orillia boys and after an hours strenuous playing the game ended 33-20 in Orillia's favour. This defeat only caused the Midland boys to Vow vengeance' and they returned home wiser boys through their first exper- ience at basketball with outside teams. With the beginning of the New Year a meeting of the basketball fans was called and the following executive was elected : President-Melville Ralph. Vice-President-Lawrence Grise. Secretary-Treasul'er-Ernest Lowes. Manager-Mr. J. J. Robbins. A Coach-Mr. A. R. M. Gaviller. The executive decided to enter a Junior team in the Ontario Amateur Basketball Association along with Barrie and Orillia, and began immediate- ly to undergo strenuous practice under the coaching of Mr. Gaviller and Mr. Robbins. ORILLIA VS. MIDLAND On January the 25th, the Orillia O.A.B.A. team arrived in Midland to play the iirst scheduled game of boys' basketball ever played in the history of the M.H.S. The supporters had formed an opinion of their own, being rather doubtful as to the prowess of the M.H.S. boys at basketball, but before the end of the game their opinions were totally changed. The Midlanders led the scoring list from the beginning. MacLennan, Grise and Ralph on the forward line had the Orillia players dizzy trying to fol- low them. Fair, playing guard, was impregnable, and Lowes played a smart game at the basket for the home team. The score at the end of the first period was 34-7 for Midland. The second half was not quite so fast on Midland's part, as Orillia managed to run in a few more baskets which were followed each time by one for Midland. The score at the end of the game was 54-20 for the Old Gold, Blue and White. This large score on a team of basketball players like Orillia usually produces, encouraged our boys a great deal. MIDLAND VS. BARRIE On January 27th, the Midland Junior Basketball team journeyed to Barrie to give battle to the Barrie juniors. The game started sharp at 8 o'clock and in the first few minutes Barrie succeeded in running in three baskets while Midland only accounted for one. The -M.H.S. players seem- ed lost for a time but they soon found themselves and at the end of the

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M. H. S. REVIEW Page Forty:One first half the score was 9-11 for Midland. In the second half the M.H.S. basketeers used their own ball lwhich seemed almost to act intelligently, and along with the steady going of the players, soon wearied the Barrie boys, although they were taller and heavier, and somewhat inclined to rough it with the northern visitors, our boys were out to play basketball and again came out on top with a score of 27-16. Grise was the strong man of this game getting 16 of Midland's points. Jory, Fair, Gray and Mac- Lennan also figured in the score, while Ralph played his usual game of basketball. MIDLAND VS. ORILLIA On Feb. 3rd, the M.H.S. basketball team invaded 0rillia's territory. The game started at 7 p.m. with Gray, Fair, Grise, MacLennan and Ralph in the line-up for Midland. 'Ihe Orillia players lined up against their opponents grim and determined to get revenge for the drubbing they re- ceived in Midland, but alas ! the Old Gold, Blue and White defenders were not to be denied and by their dashing team play, soon showed the Orillia boys that they were out to win. The first half ended with Midland High School leading by a small margin. In the second half Midland's sharp- shooters began to get the range and Gray and Ralph by the end of the game had both made ten points. MacLennan also got two very spec- tacular basketsg luck was against Grise who only managed to get five points, Gregoire added one for his team, and Fred Bell who was playing guard for the M.H.S. team, although he did not get a basket, turned in a very good game. Fair, who had been relieved by Bell, has won fame as a basketball guard. John Jory and Lowes, two of the subs, are reliable playersg the former plays the position of basket and can always be count- ed on giving his bestg Lowes also is a good, steady player and always causes his opponent a great deal of inconvenience. Gregorie is another substitute who has won fame as a basketball player and he sticks to his opponent like glue, always being where needed the most. The score ended with Midland 30 and Orillia 18. BARRIE VS. MIDLAND On February the 17th, the Barrie juniors invaded Midland for their return game with the M.H.S. The Barrie boys were sure of victory but by the end of the game they were quite ready to be handed the good ol' lemon. Nevertheless the game showed lots of real good basketball, plenty of combination on both sides and accurate shoooting. Midland appeared to have the edge in shooting and when the final whistle blew the M.H.S. were again on top of a 23 to 11 score. Gray scored the majority of Mid- land's points, 1-1 in all. MacLennan on the forward line had no luck and had to be content with scoring a goose egg, however, Don was right there with the goods. Fair played a real good game at guard and not many plays got by him. Grise and Ralph played their usual fast game but Bar- rie seemed to pay strict attention to both of them and as a result were checked very closely, however, each scored fi points. All of the spares played well and when any of them were called upon, they did justice to the M.H.S. The basketball team produced by Midland is the only Junior of the three towns which is composed solely of High School or Collegiate Students. MIDLAND VS. SHELBURNE On Friday, March 9th, the M. H. S. journeyed to Shelburne to play the High School Team of that town. The game produced some high class basketball with the M. H. S. leading the way. The game ended with Midland on the long end of a 33 to 20 score.