2nd Division Semi-finals
Course : Wall End to the Diving Boards. These followed soon after the 1st Division semi-finals, Temple rowing School House first. Having won the toss, Temple took the far side. Just after the start School House caught two crabs which put them about three lengths behind. They did their best to catch up, but could only reduce Temple's lead to two and a half lengths. Manor lost the toss to the Rise, who took the far side. The Rise had a slight lead at the beginning, but the Manor, a much heavier crew, soon caught them up and then went ahead to win by a length. As is usual in the 2nd Division races the coxing was not very good. 1st Division Final
This was rowed at 5-45. Course : Wall End to Lendal Bridge. School House won the toss and chose the far side, but the Temple crew got a good start and was soon two and a half lengths ahead. As a result of a " ten " by Temple on the corner before Scarborough Bridge, School House were able to catch up only half a length in the current under the bridge. Temple kept the lead and then increased it in the take-in to two and a half lengths. 2nd Division Final
Course : Wall End to the Diving Boards. Temple won the toss and chose the far side. In spite of the valiant efforts of the Temple boat, the weight of the Manor began to tell half-way through the course, and Manor won by two and a half lengths.
RUGBY FOOTBALL Rugger, confined to the first few weeks of the term, suffered much from unplayable conditions imposed by the weather. Only two matches could be played, of which accounts are given below. A team took part for the first time for many years in the Public Schools " Seven-a-side " Competition at the Old Deer Park in the Easter holidays. It was unfortunate that C. S. Shepherd, the captain, was prevented from playing by illness. The team lost to Mill Hill, 6-3, in the first round, and it is possible that Shepherd's presence might have turned the scales. CHARACTERS
TOMLINSON : Full-back. A young and promising player who should be really first-class with a little more experience. HARDISTY : Wing three-quarter. An awkward player to bring down. A little " stiff " as an all-round footballer, but he is improving. BOYES : Centre three-quarter. He does not possess the robust physique of the true centre, but he knows how to get the opposition on the wrong foot, and to make an opening. CLARK (Vice-Captain) : Centre three-quarter. One of the straightest and most dangerous runners the School has had for some time. Has been of invaluable service in attack and defence. BAKER : Wing three-quarter. Very good in defence. He runs strongly, but his methods of attack lack originality. GRAHAM : Fly-half. A resourceful player with real football brains. Has a tendency at present to have " off " days. MACPHERSON : Scrum-half. The best player in this position we have had for years. He has everything that a scrum-half of his age should have, except sureness of kick. 24
