The Boat Club

BOAT CLUB

School Head of the River Races at Nottingham and York again determined the training for the Lent Term. The Schools' Head at Putney, an event which suits us particularly well, was again too late in the term this year. However, the term was brightened by two prospects : firstly the new Shell VIII, to arrive from Banhams, Cambridge, at Easter, and secondly our first venture to Henley in the Summer, always a possibility in recent years but hitherto denied us by the awkward date of "A" levels— somehow this has always seemed the fault of the Examining Board rather than of the 'Stewards of the Royal Regatta.

The 1st and 2nd IVs were selected, with this in mind, for their potential to be realised by July. The heaviest VIII for years, averaging 12st. 101bs., they divided neatly into two IVs to row at Nottingham and York. The 1st IV has settled immediately and developed smoothly, and the 2nd IV is most promising, for, though seriously lacking in technique, it has Often matched the speed of the 1st IV. With the consistent form of the 1st IV, the 2nd IV will prove a sound combination. P. T. Summers and B. D. Pugh form the nucleus of the 1st IV, and J. N. Town at 3 has held the 2nd IV together excellently.

The training of the 3rd and 4th IVs was unluckily affected by illness, but in the circumstances developed satisfactorily. The 4th IV improved remarkably and must be congratulated on beating both the 2nd and 3rd IVs at York. The 5th and 6th IVs were unfortunately uncoached this term. The prospects of the Colts VIIIs, however, appear encouraging. RESULTS

School Head

Fours:

Eights:

of the River, 28 February. 1st IV 3, 3rd IV 1, Colts A VIII 3, B VIII

2, znd IV 4, 4th IV 2, A VIII 4, Colts B VIII Head of the Trent at Nottingham, 2 March; School fours division. t. Derby School 1st IV 2. Bedford Modern School 1st 3. St. Peter's School 1st IV 4. St. Peter's School 2nd IV i i . St. Peter's School 4th IV: 12. St. Peter's School 3rd IV (There was an entry of 21 crews) min. 49 sec.) IV (11 min 55 sec.) min. 59 sec.) (12 min. 12 sec.) (12 min. 46 sec.) (12 min. 49 sec.) Head of the Ouse at York, 9 March; School fours Division. 1. St. Peter's School 1st IV (14 min. 3 sec.) 2. St. Peter's School 4th IV (14 min. 21 sec.) 3. St. Peter's School 2nd IV: (14 min. 25 sec.) 4. Bradford G.S. 3rd IV (14 min. 28 sec.) 5. St. Peter's School 3rd IV Archbishop Holgate's G.S. rst IV (14 min. 37 sec) 7. Bradford G.S. 4th IV (14 min. 58 sec.) 8. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 2nd IV (15 min. 6 sec.) 9. Bradford G.S. 5th IV, Hymers College 1st IV (15 min. 17 sec.) ii. St. Peter's School 5th IV (15 min. 19 sec.) 12. St. Peter's School 6th IV, Hymers College 2nd IV (15 tnin. 55 sec.) 14. Hymers College 3rd IV (16 min. 37 sec.)

CREWS 1st IV

Bow, M. K. Bowen; 2, B. D. Pugh; 3, P. T. Summers; Stroke, A. L. Jervis; Cox, R. F. Davies. 2nd IV

Bow, I. S. Donaldson; 2, S. R. Buckman; 3, J. N. Town; Stroke, L. H. McKeon; Cox, S. W. St. J. Oliver. 3rd IV

Bow, A. Holmes; 2, M. J. R. Warnock; 3, R. M. Green; Stroke, D. J. Doyle; Cox, J. Nutter 4th IV

Bow, C. A. Wood; 2, P. G. Pace; 3. J. W. Carlile; Stroke, C. R. Jones; Cox, P. M. Walker. sth IV

Bow, J. R. Wilson; 2, B. Thompson; 3, I. D. C. Summers; Stroke, R. M. Yule; Cox, R. A. Heath. 6th IV

Bow, J. R. Williamson; 2, A. H. Powell; 3, A. Scaife; Stroke, D. B. Hart; Cox, N. W. H. Mitchell.

HOCKEY REPORT

Playing conditions were well above average and the 1st and 2nd XIs only had one match each cancelled. New fixtures against York University and the touring team from Beckenham and 'Penge G.S. were played, the former to become an annual fixture. The 1st XI results were the best for the last few years. Of the five inter-school matches three were won, one lost and one cancelled but the club sides are always much more experienced and a lot is learnt by playing them

Of the five old colours four played in their same positions, Dickinson, Richardson, Scott and Hoad but Fisher moved to inside forward, very successfully. Watson and Morris ably filled the remaining half and fullback places. With Zissler and Johnson on the wings and Gration at centre forward the forward line was complete. With the departure of both of last year's goalkeepers this was a problem position but was competently filled by D. J. Moss.

I should like to thank the various members of staff who helped with all the games, including the Headmaster, and particularly Mr. Bell, here for his teaching practice term and Mr. Shuttleworth who took over the organisation at the busiest part of the match season. Finally my thanks to Mr. Johnson and his staff for so ably looking after the pitches.

G.D.C.

1st XI

RESULTS Wed. Jan. 31 York University ... Away Won 2-1 Wed. Feb. 7 Bootham School ... Home Cancelled Wed. Feb. 14 Scarborough College ... Home Won 2-1 Sat. Feb. 17 Beckenham and Penge G.S.... Home Won 2-I Sun. Feb. r8 Pandas... ... . Home Lost o-3 Wed. Feb. 21 Nunthorpe G.S. ... Home Won 3—o Sat. Feb. 24 York H. C. 2nd XI ... Home Lost 2-4 Wed. Feb. 28 Worksop College Away Lost o—t Sat. Mar 2 Old Peterites Home Lost 2-3 Wed. Mar. 6 Styx H.C. ... Home Lost 1-3

2nd XI

RESULTS Wed. Jan 31 York University ... ... Home Drawn 2 -2 Wed. Feb. 7 Bootham School ... Away Cancelled Wed. Feb. 14 Scarborough College ... Home Drawn 2-2 Wed. Feb. zi Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Away Lost 0-3 Sat. Feb. 24 1st XI... ... ... York H.C. 4th XI ... ... Away Lost 2-4 Wed. Feb. 28 Worksop College ... ... Away Lost 2-8

3rd XI

RESULTS Fri. Feb. 2nd Bootham School 3rd XI ... Home Won 3-0 Wed. Feb. zi Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 2nd XI ... ... ... Home Won 4-2

Sat XI.

D. J. Moss, R. P. Morris, J. G. Hoad, G. M. Watson, J. C. Richardson, Vice-Capt., A. G. Scott, P. Zissler, J, Dickinson, Capt., H. J. Gration, M. J. H. Fisher, R. S. Johnson.

2nd XI M. C. Gilbert*, J. Goodrick, R. F. Cawood, M. A. Cantrell, I. A. Blomfield*

P. H. Blacklock, N. Nix, G. A. W. Stewart*, Capt., K. J. Sargeant, P. Holmes.

Also played

R. M. A. Wright, M. R. Stokes, D, Pollard, J. S. Place.

Old Peterites J. Annequin, J. Raylor, D. Quarrie, R. Jackson, Capt., K. Ratcliffe,

M. Hodd, M. J. Wood, M. Ranson, R. J. Bulcock, P. D. R. Gardiner, Umpire. K. Chilman.

Pandas H.C. G. Gildener, P. Netherwood, W. Hudson, D. Steward, J. Shouksmith,

D. Quarrie, N. Morris, G. Cloughton, J. Carr:M. Woodruff, R. Hutchinson.

31st January 1st XI v. YORK UNIVERSITY 1st XI (away)

The game started off at a very brisk rate. The School's half-backs were all playing well and sent the School's forwards on to the attack on many occasions. Finally the School broke clear and Fisher scored a good goal. The university hit back and scored just before half-time with a penalty goal.

The School started the second half drawing 1-1, but Zissler scored for the School fifteen minutes from time, with a good shot. Result: won 2-1.

14th February v. SCARBORO' COLLEGE

St. Peter's were on the attack for 70% of the first half but Scarboro' broke away in one of their rare attacks and scored a well-taken goal. St. Peter's then began an intensive attack on the College's defence, but were unable to break through.

The second half was similar to the first with Peter's attacking continuously. Finally Sargeant scored a rather lucky goal, but five minutes later scored an opportunist goal making the score 2-1, in the School's favour.

17th February v. BECKENHAM and 'PENGE'S G.S.

The two schools were evenly matched for the first quarter of an hour, but then Dickinson broke away, and beating one man flicked the ball past the goalkeeper, to score a fine goal. Beckenham hit back however and scored a fine goal with the School's defence motionless.

In the second half the School were beginning to get on top and ten minutes from time a short corner was forced. Richardson received the corner and flicked the ball across to Gration who hit a hard shot into the net. Scott, Richardson and Watson all had good matches with Dickinson showing up well in the forwards.

18th February v. PANDAS

The School, as was expected, were defending for most of the match and the Pandas proved too strong for the School and finally won 3-0. The School goalkeeper, Moss, played a fine game and made three fine saves.

21st February v. NUNTHORPE G.'S.

It took the School twenty minutes to break Nunthorpe's defence, but finally Richardson scored a fine goal, when he sent in a terrific shot past the goalkeeper. The School was now well on top and Holmes added another two goals for the School to win comfortably.

24th February v. YORK H.C. 2nd XI

Conditions were very difficult as the frost had melted and the surface was muddy. However this was a very even game and the School played well. Two of York's goals were the result of bad clearances by the defenders.

However the School scored a good goal when Fisher, playing after illness, made a good pass to the centre where Holmes flicked the ball past the goalkeeper for a fine goal. Fisher himself scored the School's second goal, after collecting a through ball and beating both the full back and also the goalie who had come out, shot into an open goal. Fisher was also unlucky not to score again. Result : won 4-2.

28th February v. WORKSOP COLL. (away)

This was by far the School's hardest match of the season. The School found themselves a goal down after two minutes, but a spirited revival saw Dickinson, Gration and Fisher all going close to scoring. The School's full backs were playing fine games and the ever reliable half backs tackled enthusiastically. The forwards were unlucky but all played well. The School put on continual pressure to the Worksop defence and in the last minute Richardson was only inches wide with a fine effort.

The School played extremely well to hold the score to a 1-0 defeat, with Gilbert having a fine game in goal.

2nd March 1st XI v. 0.P.s

The annual game, always regarded as the team's most interesting match, brought extra enthusiasm with the inclusion of the Headmaster and Mr. Bulcock into the 0.P.s' team. The School found themselves two goals down after 20 mins. but Richardson scored from a short corner to reduce the arrears.