Fencing 66 Soccer

The first and second pairs were particularly strong, rarely finding difficulty. The first pair played 21 matches and only lost twice. But the third pair became more and more important during the season, saving the day at Roundhay by taking a set from their first pair and by making Ashville a decisive victory beating their experienced second pair. Although J. D. B. Hargreaves and P. R. H. Blackford played at times, the final team was

M. T. Bennett (Capt.), D. 0. Jenkins; J. G. Hoad, C. E. J. Cork; G. A. W. Stewart, R. S. Johnson.

Unfortunately, the team, except C. E. J. Cork, is leaving the School, and although the club has some young talent, experience is very important.

The Northern Junior L.T.A. Tournaments were major features of this term. The under 16 event was held at home, and T. Fisher and K. Bowler did well to reach the quarter-finals, they then met the strong Bootham pair, who were much more experienced. M. T. Bennett and D. 0. Jenkins went to Redcar for their event, where thirty-two schools entered. They narrowly lost their singles in the quarter-finals against Newcastle R.G.S.

M. T. Bennett lost 6-4, 7-5; D. 0. Jenkins lost 7-5, 6-3.

It has been a very successful season for the whole club

M.T.B.

FENCING NOTES

A great deal of training was done this term, particularly by the Boarders in the evenings. Attendance has been good at the Thursday and Sunday morning sessions. Our Junior Section is strong and keen and our hope for the future is good.

We lose our captain, C. A. Wood, who has done so much for our club. When Tony joined us in St. Olave's as a junior he took to fencing and always gave of his best both on and off the Piste. It will be most difficult to replace him as captain. I would like to thank him personally for his wonderful help, and wish him well.

Fencing will continue in the holidays at Micklegate Bar where all fencers are welcome.

I will attend a Fencing Course with the German Fencing Academy at Hieldelburg in August.

SOCCER

There were no School matches this term but many people, especially the younger members of the School, found soccer an enjoyable relief from cricket and rowing. For the first time a House league was formed. Most of the matches were played, but due to the nearness of the "A" and "0" level examinations, a few of the matches were not completed. From the results, however, Grove and Dronfield appeared to have the strongest teams. At the beginning of next term we hope to arrange a match against the masters; also offers for matches have been sent to Bootham and Pocklington.