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

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with St. George,s School and Shawnigan Lake School were lost. two' of them by the narrowest of margins' The Third Fifteen had an unbeaten season in its own class, and were defeated only by Qualicum College First Fifteen. It contained players of real promise. prominent among them being: Huston, Blair, Cressman. Angus, Sweeting. Irvine and Riebe. The Fourth were also a keen group. among the more likely mem- bers being: Kfusgrave I, Chapman. Coulson and Lucie-Smith. Both Third and Fourth Fifteens owe much to the boundless en- thusiasm of lNIr. Grey. The improvement in School Football at this level can be laid entirely to his credit. He will be sadly missed next year. The House Match was won. after a keenly-fought game, by Founders House. who defeated Brentwood House 8-3. XV. R. G. W. FIRST FIFTEEN MATCHES SCHOOL v. ROYAL ROADS 2nd, XV The season opened at Royal Roads on October ith. The School side were together for the first time and the opposition were quite inexperienced. but a reasonable game resulted. the School winning by a goal and three tries 14 points to a try 3 pointsu Throughout the first half the School had a wide advantage terri- torially. but the heeling from the loose was far too slow and only two tries were scored. The first went to Ogle early in the game, when he slipped through the defence following a tight scrum near the op- ponents' line. The try was obtained between the posts but Allen was not able to improve it. A little later Connorton took lN'enman's pass to score a try which Allen goaled, and the School led 8-0. Royal Roads opened their account immediately after half time, when some very slovenly play by Grubb I. the School full back, pre- sented them with an unconverted try. They never threatened again, however, and the School were able to score two more tries, both by Connorton from passes by Henman. Allen, who kicked badly, failed to convert either try. The School had many opportunities to add to their score but there was a general tendency. especially among the forwards. to hold the ball too long. Both Lund and Ogle played aggres- sive football, while the forwards. although packing badly and heeling poorly, showed promise. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL The School visited Victoria High School minus several of their regulars, but gave a good account of themselves in winning by a goal, a penalty goal. a dropped goal and a try 1 1-I pts.i to a goal 45 pts.l. Territorially there was little in it during the first half. Early in the game the School were saved by Bird, the full back whose timely tackle -N

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RUGBY IST XY R. lVittkf'. H. Johriston, Azitlrews. D. liz-bm. B. Phillijis. G, Forrester. li. Bird. N. Bednrd. I. Ogle. YV. Lund. Xl. Coziziortrm. F. Allen. L. Hudson. J. XYCTHIIAII H. Stidhxuii . RUGBY FOOTBALL Only four members of the 1957-58 side were available and prospects for the coming season did not appear to be particularly bright. Lund I and Ogle. who were elected Captain and Vice-Captain respectively. were proven performers. but the task of filling eleven places was a heavy one. That this was done so successfully is to the credit of all. but particularly to Lund. who never spared himself on the field or off. Seldom has the School side been captained with greater zest. or more devotion to the tenets of spirit and physical condition. Of the sixteen matches played thirteen were won, two lost and one drawn. The side was beaten by St. George's in Vancouver much against the run of the play. but made no mistake in the return. The other loss was to Royal Roads, who were really a First Division team. Colours were awarded to: N. I. Bedard. H. XY. Johnston. KI. Connorton and F. G. Allen. The full side was as follows: XY. G. Lund fCapt. 5 I. C. G. Ogle Vice-Capt. . M. Connorton. F. G. Allen. N. I. Bedard. H. XY. Johnston. Andrews. G. RI. Forrester. H. CI. Stidham. R. G. Henman. K. YY. Bird. R. T. lN'ittke. L. P. Hudson. D. XY. Beban and B. Phillips. The Second Fifteen played seven matches. three of which were won and four lost. Successes were enjoyed against teams from Victoria High School. Oak Bay XN'anderers and H.lNI.C.S. Venture. but the games Z1

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brought down the High School wing. A little later. however. the High School opened the scoring with a forward try far out and a splendid goal was kicked .The School had not threatened seriously at this point. but after Ogle had missed from a penalty Lund was more successful with a much more difficult one. and the High School led 5-3 at the breather. The School had been hard pressed on occasion and but for the excellent defensive kicking of Ogle might have been deeply in arrears. Soon after the restart the School went ahead and. in a manner sel- dom seen. Sinclair, the left wing. moved in toward the middle and dropped an unexpected goal from the twenty-five. From then on. although play was largely between the twenty-fives, the High School seldom looked dangerous. The School added to their lead when bad tackling allowed Ogle to make ground through the middle. and when he was eventually brought down just short of the line Hudson was on hand to gather the loose ball and score. Ogle failed to convert. To- ward the close the forward play was rather bitter and there were frequent stoppages of play for minor injuries. The School were now in control. however. and after several near things YVenman was given too much room at midfield and was able to give Connorton a well- judged pass and see him outdistance all opposition and score far out. Lund added the extra points, from a difficult angle. and the School had won ll-5. They were full value for their win. Forward they more than held their own against heavy opposition. Lund was outstanding. Johnston prominent and Goodman promising. Behind the scrum Ogle was in a class by himself both in attack and defence. Stidham filled Allen's place at scrurn half very creditably and Bird also had a good match. SCHOOL v. ROYAL ROADS 2nd. XV Playing at home the School were always on top and won by two goals and two tries 116 ptsm to a penalty goal I3 pts. '. The School otened their account in the first five minutes. when the pack heeled from a tight scrum near the Royal Roads' line and Allen dodged over for Ogle to add the extra points. Continuing to dominate the game the School went further ahead when Clark I ran strongly to make ground on the left. When just short of the line and challenged he gave to Ogle, who scored far out but failed to improve his own try. Behind the scrum it was all School, There was a general willingness to pass. one particular movement in which wenman, Connorton and lYittke were involved being especially praiseworthy. The next try came when a Royal Roads' player miskicked badly in his own twenty-five. Both Vlenman and Lund were on hand and in the race to accept the un- expected gift the latter was successful. Allen failed to goal. Just before half time Ogle took Allen's pass from the base of the scrum and went through on his own to score. Lund added the extra points and the School led 16-O. The second half was cut short because of failing light and. with the School easing up somewhat and Royal Roads marking much more 23