Next term we have a home and away fixture with Bede College, Durham, a display at St. Stephen's Orphanage, the Inter-House Competition, and on 12th May the Yorkshire Sabre Championships are to be held at the school. We are also trying to arrange a match against the O.P.s for the Saturday of Commemoration, and would like to know of any willing to compete. Before we close, we would like to thank Mr. Gaastra for accompanying us on our outing to Durham, and Mr. Harding, without whose considerate co-operation there could be no School Fencing. P.A.M.
SQUASH As in past years, the popularity of squash in the Easter Term was perfectly obvious. The Railway Institute courts were once more a great advantage, and the Juniors, in particular, enjoyed many games there. The 1st V had another successful term and the whole team were awarded their colours. Unfortunately, petrol rationing prevented several fixtures, notably Barnard Castle and Worksop. Five matches were played, four of which were won and one narrowly lost. Throughout the season Kirby remained unbeaten, although he had two very close struggles with Mr. Harding in the Staff matches. Macpherson played excellently on occasions, but such performances were all too rare. Netherwood improved towards the end of term, and showed his true ability against the Railway Institute. Both Pfluger and Hopper did well, demonstrating above all the advantage of speed in the court. lsr V v. THE STAFF, on Monday, 4th February Won, 3-2. D. Kirby beat R. F. Harding, Esq., 3-2 (7-9, 9-2, 1-9, 9-2, 9-3). D. G. Macpherson lost to A. E. R. Dodds, Esq., 1-3 (2-9, 9-4, 4-9, 7-9). P. J. Netherwood lost to G. D. Craine, Esq., 2-3 (9-4, 9-5, 1-9, 7-9, 8-10). D. Pfluger beat M. J. Ockenden, Esq., 3-2 (9-3, 9-4, 6-9, 7-9, 9-4). K. A. Hopper beat B. H. Holbeche, Esq., 3-0 (9-3, 9-1, 9-0). 1 sr V v. DONCASTER G.S., at Home, on Thursday, 7th February. Won, 5-0. D. Kirby beat B. N. Heald, 3-0 (9-3, 9-3, 9-7). D. G. Macpherson beat A. Beavers, 3-0 (9-5, 9-1, 9-1). P. J. Netherwood beat T. M. Brown, 3-1 (7-9, 9-6, 9-4, 10-9). D. Pfluger beat M. D. Horrocks, 3-0 (9-6, 9-2, 9-4). K. A. Hopper beat W. P. Turpin, 3-0 (9-3, 9-3, 9-0). 1ST V v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY 2ND V, at Home, on Wednesday, 13th Feb. Won, 4-1. D. Kirby beat A. W. Levitt, 3-1 (9-1, 9-6, 6-9, 9-2). D. G. Macpherson beat J. M. Forster, 3-1 (7-9, 9-4, 9-2, 9-4). P. J. Netherwood lost to J. Hannon, 2-3 (7-9, 10-8, 9-2, 2-9, 7-9). D. Pfluger beat A. Gibson, 3-0 (9-3, 9-6, 9-2). W. M. Howard beat B. Harness, 3-0 (9-4, 9-7, 9-6).
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