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Squash
from Feb 1963
by StPetersYork
while seven members averaged over 97, the eighth made 90. The following shot for the first VIII and achieved the averages shown: Dawes (Capt.) . 96.6; Starkey (Vice-Capt.) 99.0; Wise 98.0; Mallinson 95.6; Lunn 94.2 Barker 94.5; Eastaugh 97.0; Marsden 96.0; Boddy 94.3.
In mid-November "Country Life" practices began, but it was long before any proficiency was reached in rapids, and no score was received from our opponents in the only match attempted.
The usual large number of new shots signed on at the beginning of the term, and those who have come to the range regularly have achieved progress, a much larger number than usual earning promotion to list A. If they can keep up their rate of progress, and sufficient elect to do .303 in the summer, we should have a very interesting open range season.
Additional heating has been installed at the range, and it is hoped that this will result not only in increased comfort but in better scores, particularly in rapids, where it is almost impossible to achieve the necessary speed and rhythm with cold fingers.
The first half of the Squash season has been a little disappointing, in so much as Harding broke his leg early on in the term, thus weakening the side considerably. Shepherd appears to have improved, as does Vooght, but the real test of the side lies ahead, when they meet Barnard Castle and Rossall next term. Perhaps it would be wiser and fairer to reserve judgment till then.
It is obvious that the benefits of the two new courts will be many, and it is probably true to say that more boys are playing squash than ever before. Boys of St. Olave's are also playing and the effects of this should soon show.
The addition, too, of Mr. Kirby to the Staff has given the game further boost, for he is not only an able player, but a great enthusiast.
RESULTS:
v. York R.I. (Home). P. W. Shepherd beat J. E. Fawcett, 9-6, 9-4, 4-9, 9-3. K. W. Headlam lost to G. Martin, 9-7, 2-9, 1-9, 4-9. M. C. M. Jesper lost to D. Taylor, 2-9, 7-9, 4-9. M. W. Wroe lost to N. J. Magson, 4-9, 9-10, 4-9. J. J. Vooght lost to D. Snowden, 3-9, 6-9, 9-5, 5-9. Result : Lost 4-1.
v. Staff. (Home).
P. W. Shepherd lost to D. Kirby, Esq., 0-3.
K. W. Headlam lost to M. Willstrop, Esq., 0-3.
M. C. M. Jesper lost to G. D. Craine, Esq., 0-3.
P. F. Nettleton beat R. F. Harding, Esq., 3-2.
J. J. Vooght lost to A. E. R. Dodds, Esq., 0-3. Result: Lost 4-1. v. Hymer's College. (Home).
P. W. Shepherd lost to C. I. M. Campbell, 5-9, 9-10, 9-5, 5-9
K. W. Headlam lost to C. Orriss, 2-9, 3-9, 8-10.
P. F. Nettleton lost to J. A. Kishup, 9-10, 0-9, 9-7, 9-7, 8-1
J. J. Vooght beat P. M. Williams, 9-5, 9-1, 9-0. Result: Lost 4-1.
