Western Canada High School - Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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BOOK Patfe sixty-three Urstmt iit the 2Uu}luj iFtelh By MORTON McBLROY (Class 3) This year Western Canada High School entered the interscholastic rugby tourney hoping to repeat her performance of the 1930-31 season, but the Fates had destined it to be otherwise, and all but that powerful Junior squad, which was coached by W. H. (Bill) Dingle, withered before the deadly fire of rival teams. However, Western scored a total of 248 points and only had 64 scored against us, which shows that although Western was beaten yet it was by small scores. The teams were always supported by a good crowd of dusty Western “root¬ ers” who give spirit to the players. Good sportsmanship prevailed both on and off the field and at no time was Western disgraced. The success of High School rugby is due in no small part to the officials whose services were always at our disposal. So Western goes on with the future before her and an inherited tradition to build upon and drive her forward. Here’s luck to “Guid Auld West’rn!” The Seniors The Seniors started the season with a month of hard morning practices under the able coaching of Ken Roberts and Herb Hutton. Large turnouts of eager lads rendered the task of choosing a team difficult. In the first game Western rode like an avalanche over the weaker Commer¬ cial squad to the tune of 35-5. In the second encounter this time with our old rivals, Central, the red and green showed their superiority, winning the game by 9-8. Western next met Crescents and continued to hold her lead by taking the long end of a 17-7 score. The following week-end Western journeyed to High River, easily defeating the untried High River team by 15-0. When Western again clashed with Commercial the score was held to 4-3. In all encounters, Mercer’s trusty boot and Mel Snowdon’s good judgment in directing plays, counted for much. The fifth league game brought disaster to the Western Senior gridders when Central rose to the occasion by sc oring four points to one. It was a hard fought game with much to lose and more to gain.

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