Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

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the field with mixed feelings. We had got them out for 68 last time — could we now get them out for less? We started off with a step in the right direction when a smart piece of fielding ran out their opening batsman in the second over. Then, in came Calton and it was obvious that he was finding the bowling no puzzle. So Maclnnes began to switch the bowling around in the hope that shock tactics would shake his confidence. It worked in that Good- enough had Calton caught by Patrick at 33, the next three wickets fell and the score reached 52. A couple of quick wickets now and the game might well be won. In came Squires, a powerful hitter and Maclnnes tried a gamble by putting on Thee in place of Bellm. It failed as Thee bowled three long hops which Squires gratefully hit for 14 runs and so won the match. The remainder of the game was an anti-climax. University School were finally all out for 92. Our only bowler who was able to command a length was Goodenough who took 6 wickets for 27 runs. Our fielding was below its usual high standard for this match but we do not wish to detract from University School ' s win. They played us twice and beat us twice and what could be more decisive than that? On Empire Day, Bellm, Goodenough and Maclnnes 2 were selected to play for the Vancouver Island Juniors against the Vancouver Juniors in a match in Victoria. They all played well and, between them, totalled more than three-quarters of their side ' s runs. On the same day, Messrs. Hyde-Lay, Pearce and Maclnnes 1 were selected to play for the North in the North vs. South Match at Beacon Hill Park. Maclnnes batted well for 5 runs against some very good bowling. Mr. Pearce bowled with some success while Mr. Hyde-Lay had one of those afternoons which is better forgotten. The prospects for next year seem fair. We should have six of the present team left which will be a fair nucleus to work upon. Results of the 1st XI Matches May 3rd — versus Masters ' XI. Won. Home. , Masters ' XI — 56 (Mr. Duxbury 13, Bellm 3 for 14) School — 77 (Bellm 16, Goodenough 15, Pearce 6 for 19) May 5th — versus Cowichan C.C. Lost. Away. Cowichan — 33 (Goodenough 3 for 14, Bellm 3 for 4) School — 30 (Green 6 for 1 7, Gleddon 4 for 11) May 13th — versus Old Boys ' XI. Drawn. Home. OldBoys ' XI— 78 for 7. (Green 33, Smith 17, Bellm 2 for 9) School — 64 for 6. (Patrick 14, Hyde-Lay 3 for 14) May 1 9th — versus Cowichan C.C. Won. Away. Cowichan — 43 (Butt 16, Bellm 3 for 8, Thee 2 for 0) School — 51 (Patrick 20, Green 4 for 14) May 23rd — versus Mr. G. G. Baiss ' XI. Won. Home. School— 62 (Bellm 25, Hyde-Lay 4 for 4) Mr. Baiss ' XI — 51 (Pearce 32, Goodenough 6 for 20, Bellm 4 for 8) June 2nd — versus St. George ' s School XI. Won. Home. St. George ' s — 28 (Maclnnes 8 for 10) School — 84 (Maclnnes 2-24, Patrick 16) St. George ' s — 30 (Goodenough 4 for 8, Bellm 2 for 7) June 6th — versus University School 1st XI. Lost. Away. School — 24 (Challoner 5 for 6, Sherratt 4 for 2) University School — 68 (Bellm 4 for 4) June 9th — versus University School 1st XI. Lost. Home. School — 60 (Obermarck 19, Challoner 6 for 19) University School — 92 (Squires 26, Goodenough 6 for 27) CHARACTERS OF THE 1st XI D. C. MaclNNES (Captain) A good captain who managed his team in a firm, pleasant manner. He changed his bowling sensibly and was watchful in the placing of the fielders. His left-handed batting often looked impressive but he must develop more patience if he wishes to score more runs. A fine fielder at mid-off where he took a number of good catches. A. S. PATRICK A forcing bat; he was always ready to punish the loose ball. His fielding at cover point was deceptively good as many an unwary batsman found at the cost of his wicket. Page 18

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to go with him and the game ended in rather a tame draw, the School having scored 64 runs for the loss of 6 wickets when stumps were drawn. Our return match with Cowichan C.C. proved to be almost a replica of our first engagement, only this time we managed to win. Maclnnes again won the Toss and put our opponents in to bat. It proved to be a fruitful decision as wickets fell regularly and the side was finally out for 43 runs. The only batsman capable of dealing with the bowling was Grant Butt who made a very painstaking and dull 16 not out. Bellm again had the best bowling analysis, taking 3 wickets for 8 runs. Maclnnes bowled very well but with little luck. As usual, we began disas trously, Goodenough and Bellm both being back in the Pavilion with but one run on the board. However, once again, Maclnnes and Patrick came together and seemed set for a partnership, Patrick in particular punishing the bowling with effect all round the wicket. Once again we stopped for tea and this time it was Patrick who was out first ball after tea. With Patrick gone, wickets fell quickly and 7 wickets were down for 32 runs. However, Edgett and Obermarck came together and took charge of the bowling effectively. Obermarck put us safely past our opponents ' total with a well-clouted four. In another close match, Mr. G. G. Baiss ' XI was met and defeated by the narrow margin of 1 1 runs. Batting first this time, the 1st XI were only able to amass 63 runs, Bellm being high man on the totem pole with 25 well-played runs. That the School ' s total was only able to reach 62 was due to a good spell of bowling by Mr. Hyde-Lay who had turned renegade for the afternoon. He took 4 wickets for 4 runs. Mr. Baiss ' XI, on batting, fared atrociously losing 5 wickets for 13. However, another renegade came to the rescue in the shape of Mr. Pearce who made 32 quick, aggressive runs. Goodenough, although bowling below form, took 6 wickets for 20 runs, while Bellm really deserved his analysis of 4 wickets for 8 runs. Thus, in working up to our first School match against St. George ' s, we had compiled a record of one loss in the five matches so far played. As we had beaten St. George ' s last year, we were hoping to do so again. It was a perfect day for cricket and, upon winning the Toss, Maclnnes elected to put our visitors in to bat. It seemed like a good idea for Goodenough lost no time in removing Money ' s off stump with a beautiful ball. With Maclnnes and Good- enough both bowling as well as they ever had done and with the team fielding brilliantly, we had St. George ' s out before lunch for the rather small score of 28 runs. Maclnnes took 8 wickets for 10 runs, figures which speak for themselves. Upon resumption of play after lunch, Bellm and Goodenough seemed to be well set before Bellm unluckily played a ball on to his wicket. This unnerved Goodenough to such an extent that he gave an easy catch in the very next over and, once again, we had to rely on Maclnnes and Patrick for our runs. This time, however, although we did not yet know it, we were to get the runs from Maclnnes but it was to be Maclnnes 2. He made 24 runs and, although lucky on three occasions when he was the recipient of some friendly fielding, he did bat aggressively and go after the runs. In fact, his very aggressiveness was his undoing, he swiping blindly at a good ball. He was last out at 84 and had improved the look of things immeasurably. On batting again, St. George ' s fared no better than in their first innings and were out for 30 runs. So, we won by an innings and 26 runs. After the match, the St. George ' s coach congratulated the 1st XI upon its fine fielding, adding that he had never seen a schoolboy side field better. It can be imagined that, after so decisive a victory, we were fairly confident of giving University School a good game and secretly we hoped to lay the University School bogey . But, alas, how the best laid plans of mice and men . . . Within ten minutes of getting off the bus, our four best batsmen were back in the Pavilion having scored but one run between them. That we eventually reached the rather feeble score of 24 runs was chiefly due to Thee who remembered to play a straight bat and was only out when he forgot this elementary principle. Sherratt and Challoner bowled extremely well for University School and were amply rewarded. University School passed our meagre total with the loss of but one wicket and it speaks well for Maclnnes and his team that they were able to dismiss University School for 68 runs. Obermarck paved the way with two brilliant running catches in the deep field while Bellm showed that they were just as vulnerable to good length bowling by taking 4 wickets for 4 runs in 5 overs. Our final match was a return fixture here at Shawnigan and it resulted in another victory for our visitors. Maclnnes 2gain lost the Toss and we were put in to bat. Bellm and Thee opened very painstakingly in trying to take the edge off the bowling but once they had departed, we started the usual parade between Pavilion and wicket and it was left to Obermarck and Wilson to redeem our position somewhat. They took the score along briskly, if unscientifically, from 32 to 60 before Wilson ' s aggressive bat was beaten. Obermarck enjoyed the fortune that favours the brave in his innings. Although his strokes were somewhat primitive, he showed that there were runs to be had if one dared to take chances. We took Page 17

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D. BELLM He has been disappointing. He made runs on only three occasions and did not fulfill last year ' s promise. His bowling, however, was very steady and he always fielded alertly and intelligently. T. F. GOODENOUGH He bowled consistently well but must eliminate the loose ball per over which is marring his bowling. His batting, while not as successful as was hoped, was greatly improved over last year. T. C. THEE A greatly improved batsman. He watches the ball well and on occasion is very hard to dislodge. However, he must learn to attack the bowling if he wishes to do himself justice. A useful change bowler and steady fielder. P. W. MaclNNES He has become a very promising wicket-keeper. Over-anxiousness cost him some chances for run outs and he does not stand quite near enough to the wicket to stump quickly. His batting improved a great deal and, at the end of the season, he could be counted upon for runs. W. S. EDGETT His batting was very varied. He was capable of making runs but too often was out playing a feeble stroke to a good ball and, occasionally, no stroke at all. His fielding at point was often excellent but just as often it was miserable. G. R. WILSON Early failure due to impetuosity caused him to concentrate on two shots, anaemic prod and a blind swipe . However, he regained his confidence in the very last match in which he batted well. He fielded keenly. J. A. CLARK Hampered by injury, he was able to play in only three matches. Consequently, his batting suffered from lack of practice. A good natural fielder in any position. E. W. OBERMARCK Brought into the side primarily as a fieldsman, he often surprised with his ability to score runs quickly. His batting was of the agricultural variety but, combined with a good eye, was successful on occasions. T. M. OSVOLD When he felt like it, he was a brilliant fielder but too often he would lapse into lackadaisical mediocrity. However, he managed to eradicate this fault to a great extent by the end of the season. His bowling improved steadily with every match. Unfor- tunately, the same cannot be said for his batting which remained at the same painful level. Also played:— E. E. PINKERTON, P. GAFFNEY, G. W. BANKS. COLTS CRICKET This year ' s Colts showed more promise than last year ' s. In fact, we never fielded our best team because one or two, who were under the age-limit for Colts, represented the School on the First Eleven. Congratulations to these players! In spite of this handicap we still managed to win two of our six matches. The team is young and keen and several players show signs of future prowess. The best batsman was Kaye 1 , the best bowler Simson, and the best fieldsman Svendsen 1 . RESULTS: May 5th — versus Glenlyon. School— 42 Glenlyon — 62 May 9th — versus St. Michael ' s. School — 61 (Dryvynsyde 24 Not Out) St. Michael ' s — 66 (Gaffney 4 for 19, Dryvynsyde 3 for 0) May 19th — versus St. Michael ' s. St. Michael ' s — 41 (Simson 7 for 5) School — 58 (Dryvynsyde 1 2, Kaye 1 11) May 30th — versus Glenlyon. School— 38 (Kaye 1 17, Power 8) Glenlyon — 3 for 101 June 6th — versus University School. University School — 104 (Simson 6 for 48) School — 14 June 9th — versus University Schoo 1 . 1st Innings: School — 50 (Banks 12) University School — 25 (Kaye 1 4 for 7, Simson 3 for 7) 2nd Innings: School — 6 for 19 University School — 1 1 (Simson 7 for 4, Kaye 1 3 for 6) Page 19