Toronto Teachers College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Q E BASKETBALL TEAM MR. WHYTE, MR. MUSTARD CStaIf Bepresentativep, IvAN LEITCH, VVESLEY JEANS, EDGAR SHUNK CCaptainJ, JOHN MEWHORT, CHARLES PROCTOR, GERALD LYNES. BILL BEDFORD, EDGAR STEVENS, KENNETH JOLLEY, HARR1' HENDERSON.

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Nvmv' TORCTNTO :Wilmer SCI-IOOLYEZIR BOOK MEN'S ATHLETIC ASSUCIATION T some forgotten date, either at the end of September or the first of October, a meeting of the boys of Forms I and V was called. Being young and inexperienced, everyone was there. Mr. Mustard unofficially took charge of the meeting, his purpose incidentally being to direct us in the forming of an Athletic Associ- ation. After a little discussion, it was decided to choose the President of the Association from the boys of Form V, leaving those with a strong mind but weak back to take over the duties of the Literary Society. Nominations for the ofhce of presidency were held, the names of the nominees being now forgotten. Of these, Lloyd Clarke, of Malvern Collegiate, was chosen as President. Matters having progressed this far, the offices of Vice-President and Secretary 'Treasurer were speedily occupied by Ted Shunk of Riverdale, and Gordon Mclntyre of Mudville, respectively. Various meetings of the Association were held during the early fall term. The minutes of the meetings were not kept, however, the results are more easily recalled. Interest was evidenced in soccer and basketball, so conveners of these two forms of sport were elected. After much deliberation, Jimmie Collins was chosen as convener of soccer. Being ambitious to make a name for himself, Jimmie obtained a football, and called for a practice on the following Saturday forenoon. There were some who turned out and others who did not. Those who did, kicked the ball around the back lot for a cou le of hours Mr Mustard who took an interest in o ir p . . .. S. , . M t efforts, suggested that we go up to Central Y,', for a shower and dip. We took advantage of the good nature of the officials by telling them that we intended joining as a club. It worked, and so ended the soccer schedule. There were rumours of further games, but none of them materialized. The final standing of the soccer team which never formed was, no games won, none lost. We had a few stalwarts who thought of forming a rugby team. After many delays, a game was arranged with the Model School boys. A team of those who were good players and those who were better was Helded, and the game began. The boys were too small for us, and we scored a touchdown in the first few minutes. llarry Henderson was the star of the game, repeatedly going through for yards, as all he had to do was fall forward. Fearing that some of the boys might get injured by such heavy opponents, the Nlodel School teachers had the game called. Basketball replaced. soccer and rugby when the club at Central YN was formed. Practices were held every Monday afternoon. At these it was found that there were several who knew basketball, and others who wished to learn. Under the tutorship of Chas. Proctor, convener, and Ted Shunk, captain, the work of choosing a team progressed fairly well. By the time that the Stratford expedition occurred, nine men suitable to carry the colours of tlold and Black had been chosen. The boys had the stuff for a good team. but were not able to get going. Their final standing was one win to three losses. Winter sports came to the fore after Christmas. At one of our seasonal meetings, it was decided to enter a team in the Toronto Hockey League intermediate group. Lewis Stiver was elected convener and captain of the team. After some delays due to weather conditions, the boys finally got away to a good start. and at the close of the group games, found themselves in a tie for first place. The play-offs were held at Bayina. After losing the first game, the boys won the second, but were eliminated by one goal. It was a tough break for T.N.S. Softball came later in the season, and is described elsewhere. A word in conclusion about Mr. Mustard. Possibly he did not know it, but we did appreciate his efforts on our behalf. Long after the Boys' Athletic Association has been forgotten, we will remember a man who talked to us as grown ups, not pupils. ti.S.NI. 1525325423

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nmuvvwwwfwmn Rw,f,,..WM,,m I . - . . v HOCKEY TEAM Back Row Cleft to rightj: IVAN LEITCH, JOSEPH CAMPBELL, GERALD LYNES, PAT 0'LEARY, JOHN GARTLEY, REGINALD NORRIS. Fronl Row Cleftlo righlbz MICHAEL FURLONG, LLOYD CLARKE. MR. WHYTE QPrincipalD, MR. NIUSTARD CStaf'f Representative-D, LEWIS STIVER CCaptainD CHARLES PROCTOR.