Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School - Collegiate Yearbook (Sarnia, Ontario Canada)

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THE COLLEGIATE PERSONNEL OF SENIOR RUGBY TEAM GORDON MATTINGLEY 13? tlnsidel VVith three years' experience Matt was one of the team's veterans A good lineman, adept at paving the way for gains through the line. lle was assoc- iate manager for 1326. ISD DAYTON STOYER tlnsideb A newcomer to the game and the find of the season. VVithout any experience whatever he step- ped in when called upon and played like a veteran. Due to his aggressiveness many of the opponents' plays were smothered in the embryo. 163 HOXYARIJ CARTER 4Ce11t1'e lialfl How was last year's cap- tain Illld led the team through a very creditable season. His ex- perience added steadiness to the backfield. Between he and Strain or Paterson they formed a splendid pair of safety men. C203 CLIFFORD FRAYNE iFlying wing! ln spite of trouble with his knee Cliff played regular. A hard tackler and a strong plung- er made him an ideal flying wing. A bear on secondary defense. He is captain for l927. U35 JACK STUBBS ll,eft end! Rather light but ettective. His hard low tackling nipped many end runs in the bud. VN'itl1 add- ed weight and confidence he will make an exceptional end next season. C173 ROSS NICOL lSnapJ 'KRed stepped into the snap position with little nr no exper- ience but that did not deter him. Not only did he develop into an accurate passer. but was a to-.ver of strength on the defensive. fllj RAY COOK tlwiddlej Another veteran, Cooley played the best rugby c.f his car- eer. A splendid lineman with lots of weight. His plunging and tackling were always outstanding.

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94 THE COLLEGIATE defensive ability and a splendid com- bination of brawn and football brains the only answer is Sarnia. Let us hope for an interscholastic Championship for the blue and white next fall. NOTES The students Executive wish to take this opportunity of thanking the Laidlaw-Belton Lumber Co. for the use of their truck. Through the kindness of Mr. F. Richards this privilege was granted to our teams. lt is consideration like this from the business men of the city that aids the team on their way to the cham- pionships. The school owe their thanks to the Park Board for allowing the school to use the Athletic Park for the Petrolia Game. Although the park was not officially opened until a week later, the Collegiate team was the first and also the last to use the new field for the 1926 football season. 2 The team owe their thanks to Dr. G. Gray for the way in which he looked after the injured players. Due to him Fraser and Frayne were kept in the game all season. Teach- ing First Aid and i ioxing along with looking after the football players has made Goldie'f a great favourite with the boys of the school. For the good of the school it is to be hoped that Dr. Gray can be with us again next year. Hamilton Herald fabout game in Sarniaj-- The Delta halfbacks wore gloves. covered with resin, and several of the linemen wore toques, but the hardy Sarnia lads scorned such efifeminate apparel, and two of the Lambton County sons appeared without stockings of any sort. How they could stand the cold and snow and wind on the bare limbs is a question only they or an Eskimo could answer. From a Hamilton paper- It was eminently fitting that the last battle for the Championship of the entire Dominion was fought to the finish by two teams that showed such' a desire to give everything they had for the honor of their schools. Un- der conditions totally unsuited ffm football, the student footballers for- got everything but the promise of the laurel crowns awaiting the vic- tors, and the title of champions was conceded to the Delta lads only af- ter the Sarnians had fought des- parately from start to finish, not only to win the game but also to overcome the I4 point lead secured by Delta in the first game at Sarnia. The Seniors played eleven games scoring 133 points and had scored against them 44 points. Hamilton scored 21 points and Petrolia II. The -luniors played six games scor- ing 70 points, and had 29 points scored against them. The seniors lost three games and the juniors one game during the 1926 football sea- son. During the season the senior team made a school record. They played six consecutive games and no play- er was penalized. These games were with VVindsor, St. Thomas and Kitchener. Considering the fact four of these games were in the semi-finals and finals, it is a very worthy record for future teams to strive to break. It is indeed a splendid example of sportsmanship, clean play and good football. Although XVilfred Haney had no connection with the Senior Rugby team, outside of being an ardent supporter, we owe much to him. At half-time in the Petrolia game here, when the boys were six points down and Dolly was absent on business, what Smut said gave them enough fight to come out on the right end of a IO-Q score.

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THE COLLEGIATE 1195 HUBERT POTTER Cl,eft half! A half who could run with the best of them. The surest tackler on the team and could always be depended on to get his man. XYe are sorry to lose Hubert. 157 CYRIL TESKEY CQnarterback7 lYith two year's experience be- hind him. ..TeCl's knowledge of the game named him as the Oman to handle the team. He not only showed decided ability in this line, but also was a great de- fensive player. Down under every kick Ted was a sure tackler and added much strength to the secondary defence. H53 RALPH MISNER tlnsidel A strong, steady lineman. His defensive work was always uf sterling quality and his ability at interference outstand- ing. Ralph should play a great game this fall. 1183 KEXXETH FRASER CLeft half J Ken and Potter alternated on left half. A good plunger and tast hard ball-carrier, he was always good for a gain. He will be back next fall. C73 ROSS STRAIN CRight halfl Doc's ability to catch and his speed made him an excellent safety man. His tackling fea- tured every game. One of next 'fall's best prospects. 113 DONALD BHCIBBON tRight endl Don was a strong fast run- ner and tenacious tackler. His greatest ability, however, rested in his knack of keeping his op- ponent out of the play and keep- ing himself in it. Don and Jack should make a great pair of ends next season. 623 GORDON PATERSON tfRight halfy Playing his first year with the seniors, Pat started off as Z1 sub. However, his ability to catch and his tricky running made it impossible to keep him on the bench. Another for the coming season.