Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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24 improved towards the end of the season; with more d etermination, he would be very good. Durrell, a newcomer to the side this year, was very impressive; his tackling was excellent, his passing purposefuL Lines and Mayne, handicapped by their lack of height, should prove invaluable members of the team next year; both have plenty of ability, and Lines ' s tenacity could serve as a useful lesson to many others in the side. Vallis, in goal, was competent when dealing with the high shots, but suspect with the grounders! The weakest department was the wings; several players were tried without great success, but Vallis, played on the left wing for the last match, showed considerable aptitude for that position. The heaviest defeat of the season was inflicted by a Company team from the D. C. L. I., which proved far too strong. Next season, it is hoped to arrange some games with Platoon sides. The most exciting finish was provided by the game against B. A. A. Juniors, won by School by the odd goal in five on the final whistle. The season was completed by the annual match against the Old Boys, who, fielding a strong side, won a closely contested game by 4 goals to 3. Detailed Results: Saltus Grammar School versus Warwick 1st XI. Lost Lost Lost Won 2- 4. 3- 4. 2- 3. 3- 2. versus Mt. St. Agnes 1st. XI. Won Won Won Won 2- 0. 3- 1. 5-2. 3-0. (2) versus a D. C. L. I, XI. Lost Lost Won Won 1-8. 3-4. 3-2 6-5. versus Old Boys, versus B. A. A. Juniors, versus Staff XI. W. G. R.

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23 Group D. 25 yds. Backstroke 1. Smith, 2. Williams 2, 3. Couper — Time 16.4 sees. Group D. 50 yds. Freestyle 1. O ' bridge, 2. Franklin, 3. Couper — Time 30.4 sees. Group D. 50 yds. Breastroke 1. Smith, 2. Patterson 2, 3. O ' bridge 2 — Time 41 sees. Group D. 50 yds. Backstroke 1. Grayston 1, 2. Cave, 3. Cook — Time 39.5 sees. Group E. 100 yds. Breaststroke 1. Cassidy, 2. Bailey, 3. Wright — Time Im. 85.9 sees. Group E. 100 yds. Freestyle 1. Bailey, 2. Cave, 3. Cook — Time Im. 18 sees. Group E. 200 yds. Freestyle 1. Bulley, 2. Grayston 1, 3. Bothelho — Time 3m. 10.5 sees. Junior Diving 1. Doe, 2. Mayne, 3. Couchman Senior Diving 1. Gibbons, 2. Cassidy, 3. Dennis Junior House Relay 1. Saltus, 2. Butterfield, 3. Watlington — Time Im. 4 sees. Senior House Relay 1. Saltus, 2. Butterfield, 3. Watlington — Time Im. 50.3 sees. Association Football Results: Played, 12. Won, 7. Lost, 5. Colour: Re-awards: Grayston (Capt.), Leseur, Ranee, Simmons, Smith. Awards: Davidson, Durrell, (Durrell 1), Vallis. In the Senior League, Saltus were placed second to Warwick, winning all the games against Mt. St. Agnes, and losing 3 out of 4 to Warwick. This year ' s Warwick side was of high calibre, but the school ' s defeats by them were due principally to slowness off the mark, and indifferent marking. Grayston and Simmons excelled throughout the season. Ranee played good football, but was at times on tTie slow side. Leseur and Davidson showed signs of ability, but were apt to kick wildly, instead of concentrating on accurate passing. Smith, at first disappointing.

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26 Junior League Report Harrison Davis Lumsden Hayward 1 Leseur 2 Macpherson Spurling Bridges Whitecross Howard Barber Played 10 Won 7 Draw 1 Lost 2 Goals for ag. 9. The Junior League team had quite a good season, finishing second in the League. Losing only two matches, one to Whitney, the first match, and one to Warwick, the League winners, was the result of fin team spirit, and eagerness to play good football. The best match of the season was the draw on home match with the physically superior Warwick Team. This game provided many thrills and the bigger War- wick boys were shaken by the determined tackling of an enthusiastic Saltus team. Harrison was always ' safe ' in goal, though he could learn to use the penalty area more. Davis and Lumsden both tackled well, but all a little slow to recover. The half back line of Hayward, Leseur and Macpherson always played a great part, and proved to be the mainstay of the team. Spurling and Barber, both played well on the wings. Barber ' s powerful left foot shot always a potential danger. The inside forwards always tried hard, but were often swamped by bigger opposition. Whitecross at centre forward scored many good goals, and should be a success at this difficult position. R. S. ALGER. JUNIOR LEAGUE SOCCER REPORT. McCann 2 Hetzel Zuill Parker Doe Dixon 2 Turner Mello Goodner Stutz Groves Also played: Hallett, West, Dixon, Stubbs, Gordinier. Played 8 Won 1 Draw 1 Lost 6 Goals for 9 against 25 This was the first time that Saltus had entered a team in the Minor League, and while it cannot be recorded as being a highly successful season, many boys were able to obtain match experience. The major fault of the team lay in the inability to pass the ball accurately. Lack of the basic skills such as trapping, heading, and shooting resulted in a kick and rush type of football. These tactics will never be successful on hard grounds.