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SCHOOL FIXTURES, 1935.

Date. Opponents. Grnd. Res. School. Opp. Sat. Feb. 2. Leeds Corinthians (H) Lost 0 1 Sat. „ 9. Scarborough (H) Lost 1 3 Wed. „ 20. 5th Northumberland F. (A) Won 1 0 Thur. „ 21. Styx H.C. (H) Lost 0 6 Sat. March 2. Doncaster (H) Won 3 1 Wed. „ 6. Yorkshire County A. (H) Lost 0 4 (Central Division.) Sat. „ 9. Ben Rhydding (H) Cancelled. Sat. „ 9. 5th Northumberland F. (H) Won 3 1 Wed. „ 13. Leeds University (H) Cancelled. Wed. „ 13. Manchester Regt. (H) Won 5 2 Sat. „ 16. Hull (H) Won 2 1 Wed. „ 20. Worksop College (A) Lost 0 4 Wed. „ 27. Old Peterites (H) Cancelled.

SCHOOL v. LEEDS CORINTHIANS H.C. Played at Home, on Saturday, February 2nd, 1935. Result :—Lost, 0-1.

The visitors defeated the School for the first time since the fixture was started, by one goal to nil.

The field was in a heavy condition as a result of the snow and rain experienced during the week. The School gave a better account of themselves than was anticipated.

The opening stages witnessed some sharp attacks by the Corinthians, their forwards combining well ; the School defence, however, was generally sound. Play swung to the other end, and Watson netted into the Corinthian's goal from a centre by Baines, his goal being disallowed for " off-side." After 20 minutes' play Pickersgill, the Leeds inside-right, scored the only goal of the match.

On resuming the School defence was severely tested. The forwards, however, were slow and did not make full use of their opportunities. J. M. Atkinson and J. W. Stead, at back and centre-half respectively, were the outstanding players. The former hacked up the goalkeeper well and saved the School from several awkward situations.

During the last few minutes the School came very near to drawing level.

Team :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal) ; M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs)N. B. Stephenson, J. W. Stead, D. McLean (Half-backs); P. N. Baines, M. B. Marwood, D. W. Watson, N. A. Newman, G. E. L. Graham (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. SCARBOROUGH H.0 Played at Home, on Saturday, February 9th, 1935. Result : Lost, 1-3.

Watson and Sargent bullied off in rainy conditions, Scarborough being the first to attack, but for the first ten minutes there was no scoring. The visitors were having slightly the better of the play, while the School often spoilt promising movements by mishitting and giving sticks. Scarborough then scored two quick goals through their inside-left, who was unmarked in the circle throughout the match.

After half-time, the School played with more determination, N. A. Newman reducing the arrears with a hard shot. The Scarborough forwards were now playing very well and keeping together, while the School attack was poor as a line. At this stage it looked as though the School would pull the game round. Play became much keener, and both defences were severely tested. However, the School could not equalise, their hopes being dashed when Sargent, the Yorkshire player, made the game safe for the visitors by a final goal from a centre from the right wing. The School goalkeeper should have prevented at least one of these goals.

Newman was the School's best forward, while Stephenson played a good game at right-half. Sargent and Dockray, the county players, were outstanding for Scarborough.

Team :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal) ; M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); N. B. Stephenson, J. W. Stead, D. McLean (Half-backs); P. N. Baines, M. B. Marwood, D. W. Watson, N. A. Newman, G. E. L. Graham (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. 5th NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Played at Fulford, on Wednesday, February 20th. Result : Won, 1-0.

In this match the School registered their first win of the season, defeating the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers, after a clean and interesting game, by the only goal scored.

Stead, in the absence of Atkinson, won the toss and decided to play with the wind. In the first half the School kept up a continuous attack on the Fusiliers' goal, Graham, on the left wing, dribbling and centring well. The forwards were very poor in front of goal, many chances of scoring being missed. At halftime there was no score.

Twenty minutes after half-time Watson scored the only goal of the match. The home side then showed more determination, but their attacks failed to penetrate the School defence, which played well throughout. Kazerooni, in goal, had little to do, as the Fusiliers were rarely seen in the School half.

For the Fusiliers, 2nd Lieut. Palmer, left wing, and Lieut. VVhelan, centre-half, were outstanding, while the goalkeeper saved well when occasion demanded. In this match Watson played at right inside, and Newman at centre forward. The latter was not at the top of his form, missing several easy shots at goal. The half-backs played a very good game.

Team --S. K. Kazerooni (Goal); J. L. Boden, M. Prince (Backs); D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs); P. N. Baines, D. W. Watson, N. A. Newman, M. B. Marwood, G. E. L. Graham (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. STYX H.C. Played at Home, on Thursday, February 21st. Result : Lost, 0-6.

In this match the School were defeated by the Styx by 6 goals to 0. The School, however, played very well against a strong side, captained by the old international, K. G. Chilman, and which also included six other county players, and were by no means disgraced.

Atkinson won the toss for the fourth time this term, and decided to play towards the School. Ideal conditions prevailed, and for the first quarter-of-an-hour there was no scoring. After forcing a corner, Chilman had a very hard shot at goal, and R. Pickersgill, following up, put the visitors ahead with a shot which gave the goalkeeper no chance at all. Soon afterwards the lead was increased through C. F. Atkinson and. Pickersgill. Half-time Score : School, 0; Styx, 3.

In the second half, the School made several determined efforts to score, but Howard, the county goalkeeper, saved the visitors from several awkward situations. Play then swung to the other end, Sargent sending Atkinson away on the left wing. This attack materialised in Chilman putting the visitors further ahead with a good shot.

Sargent played an amazing game for the Styx at centre-half. He was tireless, and invaluable, both in defence and attack, and it seemed impossible to get the ball past him.

With ten minutes to go before time, Pickersgill scored his third goal of the match, while Greenwood, after several attempts, ended the visitors' scoring with a fine " flick shot " round Kazerooni's feet. The Styx club continued to press hard, but the School defence played heroically.

The School right wing was rather weak, missing many easy centres and passes. The remainder of the forwards played better than in previous matches, while the half-backs again played a good game. The School would have done better if the forwards had

indulged in long passing and combination instead of taking the ball up individually, which allows the opposing halves to get back.

For the Styx Hockey Club, Clark played his usual good game at left-back, while Greenwood, Chilman, and Pickersgill were outstanding in the forwards.

Teams—

School :--S. K. Kazerooni (Goal); M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs) ; P. N. Baines, D. W. Watson, N. A. Newman, M. B. Marwood, G. E. L. Graham (Forwards).

Styx H.C. :—A. W. Howard (Hull, Yorkshire) (Goal) ; N. W. Smithson (York), A. W. Clark (Leeds Corinthians, Yorkshire) (Backs) ; E. R. Jackson (Thirsk, Yorkshire), J. Sargent (Scarborough, Yorkshire), T. S. Sykes (Huddersfield) (Half-backs) ; B. Firth (Leeds Corinthians), R. Pickersgill (Leeds Corinthians, Yorkshire), F. E. Greenwood (Huddersfield, Yorkshire), K. G. Chilman (York, Yorkshire, England), C. F. Atkinson (York), (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. DONCASTER H.C. Played at Home, on Saturday, March 2nd, 1935. Result : Won, 3-1.

Early in the first half, Watson opened the scoring for St. Peter's with a magnificent shot which gave the goalkeeper no chance at all. The School forwards were combining better and hitting the ball about more, thus catching their opponents out of position on several occasions. Just before half-time, the School scored two good goals through Newman and Marwood. Half-time : Doncaster, 0; School, 3.

In the second half Doncaster settled down and made some good attacks, and only good tackling by the halves and backs kept the visitors from scoring. Twenty minutes before the end, however, Herbert scored for Doncaster after a scramble in the School goalmouth. Kazerooni in goal was safe when called upon. The School could not score again, however, easy scoring chances being missed by the forwards. •

St. Peter's forwards played well ; Tyson, who was brought in to the exclusion of Baines, showing promise. J. M. Atkinson played well at back, while J. W. Stead played a very good game at centre-half.

Team :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal) ; M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs) ; J. R. Tyson, N. A. Newman, D. W. Watson, M. B. Marwood, G. E. L. Grahrn (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (Central Division). Played at Home, on Wednesday, March 6th. Result : Lost, 0- I..

A strong eleven of Yorkshire players visited the School, and won a fast and interesting match by four goals to nil. The score does not adequately represent the run of the game, for the School were unlucky on several occasions not to gain reward for clever attacking movements.

The visitors, however, were faster on the ball, and they had the definite advantage of wider experience in all departments. R. Pickersgill, the Leeds Corinthians' forward, was outstanding in attack, together with W. Howard, of Bradford, while W. A. Clark, an old Peterite, who has represented the county this season, proved very safe at full back.

The St. Peter's forwards found the opposing defence rather too strong for them, but the halves worked well, J. W. Stead feeding his front line excellently. M. Prince and J. M. Atkinson played a good game at back, while S. K. Kazerooni did one or two spectacular things in goal. He was, however, rather unreliable with the easier shots.

Twenty-five minutes before the end of the first half, the Yorkshire XI opened the scoring by Firth. Play then swung to the other end, and Newman was unlucky not to score. Just before half-time, Howard put Yorkshire further ahead with a fine " flick " shot.

Half-time : Yorkshire, 2 ; School, Nil.

In the second half Greenwood, the Yorkshire centre-forward, increased the visitors' lead by two quick goals. The School forwards made several determined efforts, Watson being unlucky not to reply for St. Peter's, towards the end, F. Firth saving brilliantly from two terrific drives.

It was evident that the School side were playing very well, and did well to lose by four goals to nil. The Yorkshire XI were as strong as the Styx team which defeated the School by six goals to nil a fortnight before. J. A. Sykes, at right-half, and G. R. Day, the Irish international, at right wing, were outstanding for the visitors' XI.

Teams—

School :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal); M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs) ; D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs) ; J. R. Tyson, N. A. Newman, D. W. Watson, M. B. Marwood, G. E. L. Graham (Forwards).

Central Division XI :—F. Firth (Bradford); N. Lupton {Bradford), W. A. Clark (Leeds Corinthians); L. 0. Dillon (Leeds •orinthians), L. W. Hoyle (Halifax), J. A. Sykes (Huddersfield); G. R. Day (Halifax), R. Pickersgill (Leeds Corinthians), F. E. Greenwood (Huddersfield), W. W. Howard (Bradford), B. Firth (Leeds Corinthians).

SCHOOL v. 5th NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Played at Home, on Saturday, March 9th. Result : Won, 3-1.

The match against Ben Rhydding being unavoidably cancelled, a return match was arranged with the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers, and resulted in a win for the School by three goals to one.

The ground was in good condition, and after the bully-off the visitors attacked constantly, only to be checked by the School backs. The game swung to the other end, and after several good movements Newman scored the first goal for St. Peter's, and a few minutes later J. W. Stead put the home side two up. Just before half-time, however, the Fusiliers forced a corner and reduced the lead. The School goalkeeper should have stopped the ball first, then cleared to one side, instead of taking a flying kick, only to miss the ball completely.

Half-way through the second half, Watson scored an easy goal. The visitors' stickwork was good, while the School forwards should have scored a few more goals. The wings were often off-side, and the inside forwards gave sticks too frequently.

M. Prince, at right back, played well, but kept too near the goalkeeper, and on several critical moments the latter did not have a fair sight of the ball. J. W. Stead played a very energetic game at half-back.

After the match, D. W. Watson, N. B. Stephenson, M. Prince were awarded their School Hockey XI Colours.

Team :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal); M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson {Backs); D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs); J. R. Tyson, N. A. Newman, D. W. Watson, M. B. Marwood, G. E. L. Graham (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. MANCHESTER REGIMENT. Played at Home, on Wednesday, March 13th. Result : Won, 5-2 .

The Leeds University match being cancelled, the School played against the Manchester Regiment, which was postponed from Wednesday, February 27th.

For this match the forwards were re-arranged, Baines coming into the side as left-inside, Marwood was changed to left wing, while Graham proved more successful on the right wing than on the left.

The conditions were ideal for hockey, but, after bullying off, it took some time for the School to settle down. After twenty minutes' continual attacking, J. W. Stead opened the scoring for the home side, while N. A. Newman netted a magnificent shot. Half-time : Manchester Regiment, 0; School, 2.

After the interval, St. Peter's forwards showed real class form, although the wings were apt to be off-side. N. A. Newman then put the School four up by two quick goals, thus scoring his hat-trick.

Manchester Regiment, whose stickwork was excellent, rallied 1.1 C11, and reduced the lead with two quick goals. Just before time, P. N. Baines scored the School's fifth goal with a good "flick."

Of the forwards N. A. Newman was outstanding ; J. W. Stead showed good form at centre-haif, while S. K. Kazerooni was safe in goal. The backs, as usual, put in a great deal of useful work.

Team :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal) ; M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs); G. E. L. Graham, N. A. Newman, D. W. Watson, P. N. Baines, M. B. Marwood (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. HULL H.C. Played at Home, on Saturday, 16th March. Result : Won, 2-1.

The School defeated Hull at home by two goals to one—this being their fifth victory of the season.

The School lost the toss and played with the sun behind them. After the start, Hull attacked in brilliant fashion, and only sure tackling by Atkinson, and Kazerooni in goal, prevented the visitors from scoring. The Hull inside-left then broke through and scored a lucky goal from a difficult angle.

This roused the School side, who now attacked continually, but A. Howard, the Yorkshire county goalkeeper, cleared in brilliant fashion, saving Hull from several awkward situations. Half-time : School, 0; Hull, 1.

After the interval St. Peter's continued to press—Marwood raced away with the ball on the left wing, centred to Baines, and, after good combination among the insides, Watson scored a magnificent equaliser.

Several speedy attacks by the Hull forwards failed to penetrate the School defence, who, though severely tested, stuck gamely to their task. However, towards the end, the School were rewarded for their numerous attacks with a goal scored by Newman.

In this match all the forwards combined well for the School, the halves and backs showed great improvement, while Kazerooni was very good in goal, and foiled Hull on many occasions.

Team :—S. K. Kazerooni (Goal); M. Prince, J. M. Atkinson (Backs); D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs); G. E. L. Graham, N. A. Newman, D. W. Watson, P. N. Baines, M. B. Marwood (Forwards).

SCHOOL v. WORKSOP. Played at Worksop, on Wednesday, March 20th. Result : Lost, 0-4.

For the first time in the history of the match, St. Peter's were defeated by Worksop on the Worksop ground by four goals to nil. The score, however, adequately represents the run of the game, but the School were unlucky not to gain reward on several occasions. The afternoon might have been one in Midsummer, and conditions could not have been more delightful for both players and spectators.

Worksop attacked almost continuously throughout the first half, their forwards combining well, while the halves were equally strong in attack and defence, feeding their front line assiduously. Undoubtedly, the Worksop ground, which is extremely fast, made all the difference to St. Peter's forwards and halves, who were slow on to the ball, but there was too little backing up on the occasions when a scoring chance presented itself. Atkinson, the captain, gave by far the best display at full-back, showing commendable coolness under continual pressure, and tackling and clearing quickly and efficiently.

At the end of twenty minutes' play, the home side opened the scoring through Lythe, with a goal which Kazerooni should have saved. Ten minutes later the same player, after taking a good pass from Collins, scored again.

St. Peter's tried hard to reduce the lead, and, following a good forward movement, Baines sent in a very powerful shot which was stopped and cleared by Martyn. The Worksop forwards then took the ball up to the visitors' circle, and Walton tried a shot which would, in the ordinary circumstances, have gone well wide of the goal. The ball was, however, deflected at the last minute by a York player, and, as it rebounded off the goalpost, Lythe, who was

quick to take his chances, crashed it into the net to complete his hat-trick, leaving Kazerooni no chance to save.

In the second-half, St. Peter's played better. The forwards were quicker and made several invasions, but their finishing was definitely weak—several open goals being missed. C. F. Walton scored a further goal for Worksop fifteen minutes after the interval.

The Teams were :St. Peter's School :- S. K. Kazerooni (Goal) ; M. Prince and J. M. Atkinson (Backs); D. McLean, J. W. Stead, N. B. Stephenson (Half-backs) ; G. E. L. Graham, N. A. Newman, W. D. Watson, P. N. Baines, M. B. Marwood (Forwards). Worksop College :- G. Martyn (Goal); R. G. M. Walker and W. A. Johnson (Backs); W. D. McConnell, P. 0. Wilson, S. K. Ashworth (Half-backs); K. Collinge, G. V. Evans, C. W. Walton, J. Lythe, R. Bellwood (Forwards).

THE INTER - HOUSE HOCKEY MATCHES.

The weather has been very kind to the Junior and Middle game players this term—most of the School, under the able care of Mr. Cooper, Mr. Bourne, and Mr. Smith, averaging three games a week.

Thus, when the House matches were played, the players showed extensive knowledge of tactics, while the standard of Hockey reached this year was surprisingly high.

The draw for the Inter-House Hockey was as follows :—

Rise Day Boys

v. } (5-0) Rise Rise School House (3-0) (Holders)

The semi-final was played on Thursday, March 21st. The Rise, with a team which included five colours, defeated the Day Boys by five goals to nil.

Throughout the game the Rise forwards were in the Day Boys' half, but they were slow in the circle. In the first half Newman (3) and Watson (1) were the Rise scorers.

After the interval, N. A. Newman scored again for the Rise. The Day Boys never gave up hope, and although they were outclassed they showed great grit and determination. Umpires :—Messrs. R. M. Cooper and P. K. Bourne.

FINAL—HOUSE HOCKEY MATCH.

The final was played on Saturday, March 23rd, in rainy conditions.

The Rise defeated the School House by 3 goals to nil after a very fast and interesting game—the latter being without their captain, J. M. Atkinson, who had fallen ill.

The Rise won the toss and attacked the pavilion end goal. Their forwards and halves worked together splendidly.

Ten minutes after the start, Newman scored a magnificent goal from a centre by Douglas.

School House pressed hard, but their forwards, especially the wings, were very slow and unsteady.

Play then swung to the other end, and Quarrie, following up, put the Rise two ahead. Half-time : Rise, 2; School House, 0.

On the restart, the School House did most of the attacking, but they failed to penetrate the Rise defence, for which N. B. Stephenson was outstanding.

J. W. Stead, the School House centre-half, made several determined efforts, but the forwards did not back up on those rare occasions when a scoring chance presented itself.

P. D. Johnstone, in goal, played a good game throughout, and foiled the School House by running out on many critical occasions. The Rise then went further ahead through Newman, who scored with a low shot.

Final Score : Rise, 3; School House, 0.

For the School House M. Prince, left-back, J. W. Stead, centre-half, and C. A. Smart, right-inside, were prominent, while N. B. Stephenson, right-back, N. A. Newman, right-inside, and P. D. Johnstone were outstanding for the Rise.

The Teams were :-

Rise :—P. D. Johnstone (Goal); N. B. Stephenson, S. K. Kazerooni (captain) (Backs); M. Q. Carlton, D. McLean, F. F. Weatherill (Half-backs); A. W. Douglas, N. A. Newman, D. W. Watson, R. G. M. Quarrie, and P. C. Campbell (Forwards).

School House :—J. T. Harding (Goal); D. G. Barnby, M. Prince (Backs); V. L. F. Davin, J. W. Stead (captain), J. L. Boden (Half-backs); J. R. Tyson, C. A. Smart, P. N. Baines, G. E. L. Graham, M. B. Marwood (Forwards).

The Hockey Retrospect and Characters will appear in the next issue of " The Peterite."