Squash

beginners, List B, have been mastering the early stages. So far there have been four promotions to List A and future prospects seem reasonable. Now all List A are starting "Country Life" practices.

Match results this term, all under N.S.R.A. conditions: Pocklington 769; St. Peter's 763. Lost. Leeds G.S. 706; St. Peter's 766. Won. Monmouth 771; St. Peter's 769. Lost. Staniforth Cup: 766. 49th (143 entries).

The following represented the School: D. B. Mallinson (Capt.), G. F. Eastaugh (Vice-Capt.), J. F. Brown, P. S. Marsden, D. J. McKenzie, R. A. Peaker, D. W. Tidy, G. F. Foster, M. G. Mallinson.

Despite the calls from the rugger field, a great deal of squash was played during the Christmas Term. Many boys received coaching from Mr. Kirby and Mr. Willstrop, who were given valuable assistance by Mr. Dodds and Mr. J. E. Fawcett, O.P.

The great keenness of the younger members of the School promises well for the future, and this is reflected in the age and potential ability of the 1st V. All of the six players, who represented the 1st V during the term, are under 17, indeed only two of them were over 15 at the beginning of the school year.

Three old Colours remain in the team; the captain, R. D. Harding, who missed much of last season because of a broken leg, and J. J. Vooght improved considerably during the term. P. F. Nettleton, because of work and rugger commitments, was unable to devote much time to squash, but has the ability to do well next term. The other three boys who played in the team, D. R. Baxter, N. G. A. Morris and J. C. Richardson, are all young and showed increasing promise.

The only inter-school match of the term was against Hymer's College and was won easily, 4-1.

RESULTS: 1st VII v. Squashbucklers at home on 7th November. Result : Won 4-3.

R. D. Harding lost to P. N. L. Terry, 9-0, 7-9, 5-9, 9-6, 8-10. P. F. Nettleton lost to Dr. W. Helm, 2-9, 2-9, 0-9.

J. J. Vooght beat Dr. P. Willis, 8-10, 9-5, 10-8, 9-4.

D. R. Baxter beat M. Wilson, 9-7, 9-5, 9-5.

N. G. A. Morris beat M. Cockerill, 9-5, 9-2, 9-1.

R. P. Shouksmith lost to A. Burgess, 10-8, 5-9, 8-10, 5-9.

J. C. Richardson beat G. Shaw, 2-9, 9-7, 9-4, 9-4.

1st V v. The Staff on 24th November. Result: Lost 1-4.

R. D. Harding lost to D. Kirby, 8-10, 4-9, 6-9.

P. F. Nettleton lost to M. Willstrop, 3-9, 3-9, 2-9.

D. R. Baxter beat G. D. Craine, 9-5, 4-9, 3-9, 10-8, 9-6.

N. G. A. Morris lost to A. E. R. Dodds, 0-9, 2-9, 6-9.

J. C. Richardson lost to R. F. Harding, 5-9, 5-9, 6-9. 35