Athletics

half. The forwards made several breakaways, and Morris scored but was ruled off-side. Towards the end of the game, York reorganised their attack and the new centre-forward scored three good goals. Although five goals were scored the defence played extremely well throughout.

1st XI v. NUNTHORPE G.S. Won 4-3.

The School pressed the Nunthorpe goal from the start and were soon one up when Morris scored, after the goalkeeper made a bad clearance. Richardson, Scott and Fisher dominated the midfield play and the ball was always in the Nunthorpe half. Dickinson scored the second goal and Roebuck brought the ball in from the wing to score the third with a hard narrow angled shot.

Shortly after the start of the second half Morris ran the ball round the goalkeeper and a deluge of goals looked apparent. However, several chances were wasted and the School relaxed their grip on the game. The result was that Nunthorpe scored three goals in the last ten minutes.

1st XI v. WORKSOP Played at home. Lost 3-0.

The state of the ground was soft and proved to be an advantage to the home side. Worksop were an excellent side having superior stickwork and tactics, but the slowness of the pitch hindered them. The School was put under extreme pressure, but held out until near half-time, when the Worksop captain beat the defence by a series of dummies and scored with a hard rising shot. A thunderstorm broke in the second half and conditions became difficult. Worksop's second goal was scored by the centre-half, who was taking evasive action against a high ball across the goalmouth. Anderson had an excellent game in goal and kept the score line respectable. Worksop played well in the wet conditions and added a third goal.

1st XI v. STYX H.C. Played at home. Lost 3-0.

On a fast pitch the School gave their best performance of the season, raising the standard of their play in an attempt to match that of this good representative side. There were no goals in the first half thanks to fine covering by the defence, especially the two full-backs, Hoad and Holgate. The forwards chased everything and the Styx half-back line were never allowed time to distribute the ball. Richardson had a good game at centre half—cutting off many dangerous attacks.

The fast pitch enabled the wings to be brought into the game more, and most of the School attacks came from there. Styx scored early in the second half, but the score remained at 1-0 until the last five minutes. Anderson had another fine game in goal and saved a penalty flick, but was finally beaten by two last minute goals.

1st XI.

R. M. Anderson, J. G. Hoad, E. M. Holgate, M. J. H. Fisher, J. C. Richardson, A. G. Scott, C. J. A. Smith, N. G. A. Morris (Capt.), J. E. Dickinson, D. R. Waller, W. J. Roebuck. 36

2nd XI.

H. G. Marks, H. J. Gration, R. P. Morris*, D. J. Moss, G. M.

Watson, P. V. Zissler*, R. A. Johnson, C. S. M. Dew (Capt.)*, J. D.

Rawlings*, M. A. C. Reid, M. A. Cantrell.

* Colours.

3rd XI v. Archbishops.

M. J. Ferguson, H. E. D. Little, M. T. Bennett, J. C. Willcock,

P. N. Kitching, I. A. Blomfield, S. Jinachitra, G. Thompson, D. 0.

Jenkins (Capt.), G. A. W. Stewart, C. J. McFee.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS

March lived up to its usual reputation and the wind blew strongly and persistently, directly into the faces of the 100 yard runners, so it was no wonder that Standards were as much as ever a test of each individual's stamina and determination. As a measure of compensation the track grew faster and faster and it was heartening to see the improvement, alike with the good, bad and indifferent, but especially with those who gave of their best. Competition intensified, especially amongst the leaders, as the Standards programme drew to an end, and the following individuals excelled with maximum points: — Set B: P. V. Zissler (G.). Set C: C. J. P. Leake (D.), P. J. G. C. Bleach (G.), A. L. Jervis (S.H.). Set D: P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), J. M. Collinson (Q.), A. Gray (S.H.).

Some tough measures had been applied to the Junior High Jumpers, as an endeavour to eliminate the short-sighted scissor form of jumping. On the other hand with the retention of the discus and shot events, all Sets were able to select their field events. With the lead changing hands from day to day, the Grove finally gained a 4 point lead over Dronfield House, a lead which was destined to effect the 'final outcome of the competition.

The Mile Races were a prelude to the final events, and one of the best races for many a year was to be seen in the Senior Event. The race proved a tactical success for the diminutive Zissler in holding off the Final challenge of the strong and burly Ward.

Sports Day itself was the first occasion when the wind swung from N.W. to S.W., and at long last competitors were able to sense some encouragement from the prevailing conditions. At least the wind blew directly across the 100 yard. The day proved a personal triumph for T. B. Ward in establishing two new school records and thereby winning both the Clive Lewis and Gofton Cups. The first of these was in the 220 yard with a time of 23.5 sec., the previous best being 23.8 sec. by R. H. Parker in 1962. The second record was established in the Quarter Mile when he clipped one tenth of a second off his own previous record of 54.0 sec. At the same time he won the Gofton Cup for the third successive year.

The inter-house competition could not have been closer. Twice Dronfield House wrested the lead off the Grove, and not until the outcome of the final event of the Meeting was it established that the Grove had won by a mere 2 points.

DETAILED RESULTS Points from Standards: Grove zoo; Dronfield 196; School House 175; Queen's 162; Manor 159; Temple 155; Rise 144. SENIOR MILE: I P. V. Zissler (G.), 2 T. B. Ward (T.), 3 D. R. Ballinger (M.), 4 D. R. Waller (G.). Time: 4 mins. 56.1 sec. INTERMEDIATE MILE: I M. A. Cantrell (T.), 2 J. R. Lund (T.), 3 P. J. G. C.

Bleach (G.), 4 A. C. Dunn (M.). Time 5 min. 10.8 sec.

SATURDAY, 25th MARCH

I. SENIOR I00 YARDS

T. B. Ward (T.), 2 J. K. Park (D.), 3 J. R. Wood (Q.), 4 M. A. Groundwater (S.H.). Time: ro.4 sec.

2. JUNIOR I00 YARDS

I K. I. P. Heap (D.), 2 J. M. Collinson (Q.), 3 A. Rennie (M.), 4 J. D. Lovell (Q.). Time: 11.9 sec.

3. INTERMEDIATE I00 YARDS

I J. A. Pease (D.), 2 K. J. Sargeant (S.H.), 3 M. A. Cantrell (T.), 4 C. J. P. Leake (D.). Time: 10.9 sec.

4. SENIOR HIGH JUMP

R. M. Anderson (T.), 2 J. A. S. Benn (Q.), 3 N. G. A. Morris (D.), 4 J. R. Wood (Q.). Height 5 ft. 4 in.

5. JUNIOR LONG JUMP

P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), 2 J. F. W. Sinden (S.H.), 3 J. T. Morley (S.H.), 4 C. J. Watson (D.), Distance: 15 ft. 44 in.

6. INTERMEDIATE 88o YARDS I M. A. Cantrell (T.), 2 P. J. G. C. Bleach (G.), 3 R. J. S. Martin (D.), 4 J. R. Lund (T.). Time: 2 Min. 16.4 sec.

7. SENIOR 88o YARDS I C. A. Wood (Q.), 2 M. R. Ballinger (M.), 3 P. V. Zissler (G.), 4 D. R. Waller (G.) Time: 2 min. 10.2 sec.

8. SENIOR 220 YARDS

T. B. Ward (T.), 2 D. J. Emsley (G.), 3 J. R. Wood (Q.), 4 N. G. A. Morris (D.). Time: 23.5 sec. New School Record.

9. INTERMEDIATE 220 YARDS

J. A. Pease (D.), 2 A. L. Jervis (S.H.), 3 C. J. P. Leake (D.), 4 D. M. L. Jackson (T.). Time: 24.8 sec.

ro. JUNIOR 220 YARDS I A. Gray (S.H.), 2 P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), 3 A. Rennie (M.), 3 J. M. Collinson (Q.). Time: 26.6 sec.

II. SENIOR LONG JUMP

I D. J. Emsley (G.), 2 J. K. Park (D.), 3 P. S. Oglesby (Q.), 4 G. A. W. Stewart (M.). Distance: 18 ft. xi in.

13. JUNIOR CRICKET BALL L. R. Hudson (T.), 2 M. E. Bailey (S.H.), 3 D. j. Mitchell (M.), 4 J. M.

Collinson (Q.). Distance: 71 yd. 6 in.

14. INTERMEDIATE 440 YARDS I J. A. Pease (D.), 2 K. J. Sargeant (S.H.), 3 I. D. C. Summers (Q.), 4 M. J. H. Fisher (M.). Time: 57.1 sec.

15. JUNIOR 440 YARDS A. Gray (S.H.), 2 P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), 3 C. J. Watson (D.), 4 M. J. S.

Muncer (T.). Time: 61.9 sec.

16. SENIOR 440 YARDS T. B. Ward (T.), 2 M. A. Groundwater (S.H.), 3 C. A. Wood (Q.), 4 W. J. Roebuck (G.). Time: 53.9 sec. New School Record.

17. INTERMEDIATE LONG JUMP

I A. L. Jervis (S.H.), 2 I. D. C. Summers (Q.), 3 M. A. Cantrell (T.), 4 C. H. Noble (R.). Distance: 17 ft. 9 in.

18. JUNIOR HIGH JUMP R. J. Hamilton-Williams (T.), 2 A. P. Pollard (G.), 3 I. Robinson (T.), 4 R. J. Wood (G.). Height: 4 ft. 3/ in.

19. JUNIOR RELAY (4 X I TO YARDS) Queen's, 2 School House, 3 Grove, 4 Dronfield. Time: 54.1 sec.

20. INTERMEDIATE RELAY ( I TO X 440 X 220 X I IC YARDS) Temple, 2 Dronfield, 3 Grove, 4 Queen's. Time: t min. 49.5 sec.

21. SENIOR RELAY ( I I 0 X 440 X 220 X I I 0 YARDS) Dronfield, 2 Grove, 3 Queen's, 4 Temple. Time: I min. 46.4 sec.

PRESENTATION OF ATHLETIC SHIELD 1. Grove 253 2. Dronfield 251 3. Equal {Srcehmoo pl ieHouse 222 222 5. Queen's 6. Manor 7. Rise 210 174 145

WINNER OF THE CLIVE LEWIS CUP (Sprints) T. B. Ward. WINNER OF THE GOFTON CUP (I mile) T. B. Ward.

INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE

THE GOODBURN CUP Monday, 13th February

After a short, but comparatively dry, training period, this annual event was held and few surprises were in store. The favourite, P. V. Zissler, who by setting the pace wears his opponents out remorselessly, duly won, but was followed home most creditably by M. A. Cantrell, one of the youngest competitors in the race. What an interesting duel these two could have in a repeat performance next year! In the team event Temple did their level best to dislodge the Grove (now winners for the past 5 years) from their pedestal, but the latter had too many "big guns" and too much

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experience to be diverted from their course. There is evidence, however, on all sides that, given the same determination, will and leadership, Temple's turn must soon come. RESULT

P. V. Zissler (G.), 2 M. A. Cantrell (T.), 3 D. R. Waller (G.), 4 C. S. M. Dew (G.), 5 P. G. Pace (R.), 6 A. M. Bowie (T.), 7 P. S. Disney (T.), 8 S. Barnes (Q.), 9 D. R. Ballinger (M.), to C. J. A. Smith (Q.), II C. A. Wood (Q.), 12 A. C. Dunn (M.). Time 24 mins. 13.o secs.

HOUSE PLACINGS

Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School Temple House 15 21 23 27 31 42 — I 9 8 5 20 2 3 12 10 30 26 6 4 22 II 32 36 7 13 25 28 39 40 i6 14 33 29 46 44 i8 17 35 34 48 47 19 — — — — _ — Total 159 52 136 120 200 213 68 — — — — — — — Place 5th 1st 4th 3rd 6th 7th 2nd

INTER-HOUSE JUNIOR LONG RUN

Saturday, 4th March

A rapid transformation of the Ings from extensive flooding made . 1 possible to hold this race only one day later than the appointed day in good conditions. Form at this level is invariably unpredictable, although Junior School reputations give some guide, and it is also often an advantage to a boy in his second year. This year the race was undoubtedly won by the longest striding runner, albeit a 1st year boy from our Junior School. Grove won the team event by the narrowest of margins, Temple just failing to give a sustained enough support to their three leading runners.

RESULT 1 R. J. Hamilton-Williams (T.), 2 G. D. Henderson (S.H.), 3 S. R. Bowen (Q.), 4 F. T. Gooder (D.), 5 R. C. Eggleshaw (T.), 6 A. Powell (G.), 7 S. B. Milner (G.), 8 D. J. McCartney (T.), 9 D. J. Mitchell (M.), to J. C. W. Williams (M.), II M. J. Jones (Q.), 12 R. L. Elsy (M). Time: 16 mins. 52.6 secs.

HOUSE PLACINGS

Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School Temple House 4 15 17 6 7 79 9 to 12 3 II 13 16 28 40 2 14 18 I 5 8 27 41 59 6o 64 — 21 26 23 44 22 20 24 29 33 37 45 32 25 34 43 54 5o 36 3o 35 46 61 52 37 3 1 39 5 1 62 53 38 — — — — — — Total Place 287 — 6th 163 194 223 352 256 177 — — — — — — 1st 3rd 4th 7th 5th 2nd

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