St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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Shawnigan added to their score when a nice passing movement among their backs resulted in a try between the posts which was turned into a goal. Shawnigan scored again when their forwards dribbled to the School line where Squire appeared to be sure to touch down, but the ball struck a goal post and bounced back to a Shawnif gan forward who kicked over and fell on the ball. The extra points were added. ' In the dying moments of the game Berry kicked a loose ball from centre and following up fast, beat the Shawnigan fullfback to the ball and scored a most unusual but nevertheless earned try. The attempt to convert failed and Shawnigan won 19-6. The forwards worked quite well but were too slow for the Shawn' igan pack and were outheeled. McMulleii's play was, as usual, of a very high order while Dunlop and Pearce were also good. The backs showed unexpected defensive strength generally, Rowe, Berry, Green and Squire being very prominent. Berry, making his first appearance for the team, was a distinct success and it was felt that the School had done well against a much faster and cleverer team. lol. SCHOOL vs. WANDERERS The Wanderers and the School, being bracketed at the top on the completion of the second half of the league, a game was played at Oak Bay Park to decide the winners. A 'scoreless draw was the ref sult and owing to the approaching examinations and lack of time. before the holidays commenced, the School forfeited any claim they had to the championship. In spite of a fast ground the game was mainly of a forward na' ture, rather ragged and devoid of incident. There was much kicking and loose forward work, but the marking was too close to permit threefquarter play. Both sides had chances to score from penalties but all attempts failed, and on several occasions both teams were very hard pressed but the defence was always adequate and no score resulted. The School had rather the better of the play and should have won. The Wanderers forwards were good and their fullfback played a splendid game. For the School, Rowe was always dangerous and the whole team played with spirit. 23

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be brought down by Squire with a magnificent tackle inches short of the line. The School forwards played with spirit, McMullen being brilliant throughout. Green was also very prominent, his fine tack- ling saving the situation on many occasions. Wheii it appeared that the School had achieved the impossible and had saved the game, the ball was kicked out from the loose and a Wanderers centre gathering smartly, dropped a goal from dead in front for the only score of the game two minutes from time, and the School lost 4-O. It was a hard game for the School to lose but the Wanderers de- served their win. McMullen, Dunlop and Green were outstanding and Squire played his best game of the season to date. i..O1 SCHGGL vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL The School were at home to Shawnigan Lake and the game was played in a light drizzle but on a ground that was in perfect condi' tion. ' Kerfooti was out of the School team, and Berry replaced Gee, who had broken his Hnger, at right centre. Following the kickfoff the School forwards, headed by Dunlop, rushed the ball to the Shawnigan line when Pearce fell on a loose ball to score in the first two minutes. Squire made a splendid attempt to convert from a difficult angle but failed. Shawnigan then attacked and soon scored a fine try after some nice threefquarter play, and very shortly after they scored again, neither try being converted. Shawnigan were having by far the better of the argument and scored again when a forward secured from a linefout and forced his way over. The extra points were not added and Shawnigan led at half' time 9-3. just before halfftime Adams, the School scrum half, was injured and for some time the School were one short. Adams even- tually returned to the game and though of little use gave a most plucky display. After halfftime Shawnigan played extremely well and many fine passing movements were seen. The School defence was sound, how' ever, and the spoiling tactics of Rowe, McMullen and Pearce were most effective. The Shawnigan halves and centres played very clevf er football and getting possession from nearly every scrum were con stantly on the attack. They were closely marked, however, and when the ball did get away the tackling of Green, Berry and Squire was keen and sure. The School forwards being beaten in the tight, and Adams being 'in a crippled condition the backs attacked but seldom. Rowe's kick' ing, however was very effective. '15

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CHARACTERS OF THE lst XV. MCMULLEN CCaptainJ.-A splendid forward. An honest pusher in the tight and magnificent in the loose where he was always on the ball. A keen and sure tackle. Possessed remarkable stamina, never spared himself and was seen at his best when the team was hard pressed. Took his position as captain with the utmost seriousness and his boundless enthusiasm should have been an inspiration to the whole team. KERFCOT i.-Hardly played up the form shown last season but was maver- the'less a tower of strength both in the tight and in the loose. An ex- cellent tackle. Determined and absolutely fearless. DOUGLAS.--Lacked experience but was quite useful especially in the loose where he followed up well . DUNLOP.-Started the season very badly but improved rapidly and at the end was one of the best forwards on the team. Good in the linefout and fair in defence. Slow but hardfworking in the loose and gave of his best. MARTIN.-Rather awkward in the tight, poor in the linefout, but very useful in the loose. By no means skilful but invariably played a hustling, vigorous game. V PEARCE.-A most useful back row forward. An excellent tackle and good spoiler. Most elusive but was caught with the ball far too often. An honest worker who put his whole heart into the game. MENZIES fVice4CaptainJ.-Very good in the linefout where his height was well used, but he never employed his weight and speed to advantage and his play generally was most disappointing. HAWES.-Useful in the tight and in the linefout but was ineffective and far too slow in the loose. ADAMS fScrum Halfj.-A plucky and improved player but has much to learn regarding his difhcult position. Rather slow in getting the ball away and often fails to find his man with his passes. Played for the most part behind losing forwards but always gave of his best. SQUIRE fFull Backl.--Started the season badly but played some good games at the end. A very fair tackle and never hesitated to fall on the ball in defence. His kicking lacked length and he was far too slovy in gathering and clearing. With more experience should be very use u . PHILIPSEN fWing Threefquarterj.-A fast and determined runner, his speed made 'him very dangerous at all times, and a most effective finisher. A poor kick and his defence generally was deplorably and inexcusably weak. GREEN CCentre Threefquarterl.-Unselfish in attack. A splendid tackle but has not as yet learnt to deal with a forward rush properly. Kicked with judgment but little length. Had a good sense of position, was algvvays on hand when danger threatened and was the brains of the si e. ROWE fStandfQff Halfj.-Was caught with the ball far too frequently and often neglected his centres, but his powerful and determined running was invaluable and he was the only back with any real thrust. A fair handler and moderate kick, but though willing to go down on the ball in defence his tackling was poor. 24