Rowing

Reed Campbell (P. C.) Ping Gossop Cole 15 5 28 4 8 1 22 0 3 1 9 0 3 0 18 0 2.5 0 16 1

SCHOOL COLTS v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE COLTS. (Played at Ampleforth on Saturday, June 22nd.) .

Ampleforth won the toss and batted on a firm wicket. The opening pair put on 29 runs together, but at this point Reed bowled McManemy and Campbell dismissed Wells without a run to his credit. A fourth wicket stand produced 40 valuable runs. Reed and Gossop succeeded in sending the two back to the pavilion. The later batsmen failed, and the Ampleforth innings came to an end at 99.

When St. Peter's went in they had a good chance of a victory. The Ampleforth bowlers, however, ran through the side for the small total •of 43—I. A. Campbell being the only one to show any resistance.

AMPLEFORTH COLTS. McManemy, b Reed 10 H. Farmer, b Reed 17 Wells, lbw, b Campbell 0 Cardwell, c Dixon (R. S.), b

Campbell 9 Mitchell, c Russell, b Gossop 39 Mahony, lbw, b Cole 9 Considine, c Campbell (I. A.), b

Cole 4 Finlow, lbw, b Gossop 0 Poits, c Dixon (R. S.), b Gossop 7 Munro, lbw, b Cole 1 May, not out 0 _Extras 3

ST. PETER'S COLTS. V. L. F. Davin, lbw, b Munro 5 J. V. Reed, b May 2 R. S. Dixon, b Cardwell 1 T. F. Cameron, lbw, b Munro 1 A. W. C. Ping, c Cardwell, b May 2 I. A. Campbell, c Farmer, b Munro 16 A. N. McKay, b Mitchell 2 G. W. Russell, c and b Considine 2 P. C. Campbell, b Mitchell 1 E. Gossop, not out 2 H. P. Cole, lbw, b Munro 0 Extras 9

TOTAL

Reed Campbell

Gossop Cole Ping 99 TOTAL BOWLING. O. M. R. W. 11 3 34 2 11 3 23 2 6.1 1 18 3 4 0 9 3 2 0 12 0

Vowing.

RETROSPECT. The rowing season for the Summer Term opened with a good prospect of keen boaters, with some very coachable " style," although we possessed no real heavyweights. As is often the case, we had none of last year's first crew left to help with their experience, and only three left from the . second and third crews of last year. No doubt all records of games this , :term will have much to say about the weather. As far as the river is

335 concerned we have experienced almost every kind of inclemency except floods. The frequent winds have been a great trial both to the crews and to the coaches.

The First Four are to be congratulated on their good performances, not only in their win against Nottingham High School but also in York Regatta, where they were only beaten by such a small margin by the winners of the final.

Apart from the Regatta crews, three other crews have been in regular practice, one being entirely composed of ex-coxes. In coaching these, members of the first and second crews have been most useful, and have gained some valuable experience. Before the end of term it is hoped that some form of competition between these crews can be arranged. We have also to fit in a Tub Regatta, the annual Boaters match v. the Bay at Cricket, and, it is hoped, a race against the Cricketers to finish up a busy term.

To conclude, the Eight are to be congratulated on a very fine win against York City R.C.

No. 3. C. J. Lynch C. Greaves No. 4. J. M. Dickenson N. L. Colbeck No. 5. R. C. Davidson I. L. Lupton I No. 6. N. L. Dodd C. H. Vasey No. 7. D. Lund M. Prince No. 8. B. J. Eastwood A. W. Douglas J No. 9. A. C. Ping J. R. Hollington No. 10. E. Robinson A. H. Moffatt No. 11. C. Biscomb M. P. L. Wall No. 12. R. White 1 R. G. Hawkins I No. 3 length

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No. 10 11 lengths No. 11 2 lengths No. 6 length

No. 6 2 lengths

No. 8 / length No. 11 length

TUB REGATTA. A Tub Regatta was arranged, and took place on Saturday, March 30th, in place of the Athletic Sports, which, owing to illness, were postponed until the Summer Term. The races, usual, provided some keen contests, amusing episodes, and unexpected results. The weather was not very favourable, but although there was a cold wind, there was no rain. The following are the draw and the results : — No. 1. J. D. Horsley P. Heywood No. 2. M. Hollway R. S. Bickle J No. 2 6 lengths No. 2 3 lengths E-; No. 11 Q > length ZU

A. G. E. Shepherd

E. W. Whitney

Cox—M. P. L. Wall B. R. S. Currie

J. C. Houghton

Cox—A. W. Douglas C. T. W. L. Walters

D. G. Barnby

Cox—K. H. Rhodes D. J. A. Dent

L. Telfor

Cox—R. S. Sickle

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G. E. Shepherd E. W. Whitney Cox—M. P. L. Wall lengths

SCHOOL v. NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL.

After some difficulty in arranging a suitable date, we were glad to welcome Nottingham High School on June 19th for the third annual fixture between the two schools. Last year we took two crews to Nottingham, and it was very pleasing that two crews were able to come to meet us here this year.

The course for the first crews was from the School Boathouse to Lendal Bridge. Nottingham won the toss and chose the Boathouse side of the river. After a level start the crews rowed together with St. Peter's slightly leading ; this lead the School increased steadily after York City Boathouse, to win finally by a good three lengths in 4 mins. 16 secs.

The course for the second crews was from Love Lane end to Lendal. The crews were rowing well together, and were practically level when, about half a minute after the start, one of the Nottingham crew had they misfortune to catch a bad crab which quite stopped the boat. They gat together again very quickly and made up a lot of the lost ground, but the School managed to keep the lead and won by a little over a length in 4 mins.

YORK REGATTA, JUNE 22nd.

Owing to the nearness of the races with Nottingham High School, which were rowed on the previous Wednesday in clinker boats, it was decided to enter both the first and second crews for the Regatta( Cup, instead of entering a crew for the light ship event. The third crew, as usual, was entered for the Gibbs Challenge Cup.

We were not lucky in the draw this year, as both crews met the finalists of the Regatta Cup in the first round.

The First Four rowed against Nottingham B.C., who eventually won the Cup very easily. Nottingham took a lead at the start, but Vasey hung on to them well until the corner. After the bridge Nottingham

drew further away and won by one and a half lengths. The School crew rowed well and kept their form all through a losing race against a very much heavier crew, which beat all its other opponents by greater margins.

The Second Four, who met Tees B.C. who were beaten in the final, also met their match. Tees, rowing with greater length, drew away from the beginning of the race, and in spite of a plucky effort on the part of the School crew, won comfortably by just over two lengths.

The Third Four provided us with our only win in the Regatta this year. In the first round they met one Leeds University crew. In spite of the handicap of weight, the School went off with great dash and established a lead by Scarborough Bridge. Leeds made a spurt up the Enclosure, but Moffatt was able to meet it, and the School won a hard race by just under a length. In the second round Leeds University had their revenge, as we met another of their crews. This time Leeds took the lead and managed to keep it all the way, winning by about a length and a half.

Weather conditions for the Regatta were definitely unfavourable to light crews this year, as there was a strong head wind and a very rough river. However, considering the inexperience of the crews at the beginning of the season, they all rowed well and should provide useful material for the future, when they get more weight and experience.

THE EIGHT RACE.

The annual Eight Race against York City Rowing Club took place on Thursday, July 11th, nominally at 6-30.

For the week previous, through the courtesy of the York Club, the School were able to use their Eights, and put in some concentrated practice in the evenings.

York had out a strong crew, including the four which had wen the Anne Lambton Plate at Durham, and stroked by G. Gill.

The race was rowed over the full course from the Ferry to Lendal Bridge, and was rowed in good conditions with a slight head wind. The two crews got off to an even start. Round the first corner York, rowing on the railway side of the river, began to take a lead, and by the School Boathouse were half a length ahead. Down the straight the School, rowing very steadily and well together, drew up slightly, and at the corner by York City Boathouse went ahead to take the lead. Through Scarborough Bridge the School led by about half a length, but here York made a great spurt and by Marygate had drawn up level. From Marygate to the finish was a tremendous race : York took a slight lead ; then the School made it up again and the two crews were absolutely level about fifteen yards from the winning post. Then Vasey put in a final spurt and the School got home by the margin of three feet.

I.: was a magnificent race all through, and one of the finest finishes in all the series of close finishes with York City. Both crews are to be

congratulated on the way in which they rowed. It was particularly pleasing to see the way in which the School kept their form and their length in so close a race, and in no way lost their heads. Vasey stroked admirably, and was admirably backed up by the whole crew. Cox must be congratulated on steering an excellent course.

The crew was : —R. White (bow) ; 2, I. L. Lupton ; 3, B. J. Eastwood ; 4, N. L. Dodd ; 5, J. M. Dickenson ; 6, A. W. Douglas ; C. H. Vasey (stroke) ; cox, G. E. Shepherd.

FIRST FOUR CHARACTERS. B. J. Eastwood (bow). Although inexperienced as yet has fitted in very well with the crew ; has a nice easy style and a good rowing build ; is apt to get unbalanced over the stretcher ; works hard and cheerfully. 2, A. W. Douglas. A very much improved oarsman, though apt to stiffen up at the finish and consequently to finish light ; has a very hard beginning and was a tower of strength in the races ; has acquired more balance and ease. 3, M. P. L. Wall. An untiring worker who always shows his best form in races; full use of his weight and uses his legs ; his body finish is rater cramped and he was inclined to dip his right shoulder. A keen and efficient captain. C. H. Vasey (stroke). A stroke of great dash and life who never spares himself ; has a good racing rhythm and gets the most out of his crew ; is rather apt to hurry his finish. G. E. Shepherd (cox). A quietly efficient cox who now steers a very good course ; useful in and out of the boat and not really more deaf than most coxes.

SECOND FOUR CHARACTERS. R. White (bow). A neat oar with a good body swing ; has increased his effectiveness this term considerably ; needs to acquire rather more balance over the stretcher to get a really good beginning. 2, N. L. Dodd. Is hardworking but ungainly ; lack of balance and heavy hands tend to mar his efficiency, but in both respects he has shown improvement, and rowed good races both at the Regatta and in the

Eight race. 3, J. M. Dickenson. A glutton for work, with an incurably round back ; had a good beginning but needs more slide control to get a good finish too ; sneezes well. I. L. Lupton (stroke). Led the crew well and kept them going all the time ; never afraid to work himself, he gave them a good length and plenty of dash ; personally has rather a cramped and awkward finish, but gets a good beginning.