Rugger

MACHINES

God did not create machines, man did. God did not intend man to create machines, for machines are destroying God. Man could not exist without machines. The machines are taking over : at first man could control his machines, but now he has no option—either he submits to the machines or he is destroyed. They have taken over what man could no longer control. Man is indeed the slave, he is required only to 'feed' the machines their 'food', to mend them, to look after them.

The machine world is a cold, calculated world, programmed and with no margin for error. Gone is the warmth of love and human desire. Soon machines will programme men. Machines are replacing nature: man is forced to bulldoze nature to where it came from, in order to give his machines more room. When nature cannot cope, the machines move in, polluting, killing, looting the land and anything else which stands in their way.

Efficiency is a key word. The horse was not efficient enough, so it was replaced by a machine. Nature's products are replaced by synthetic substances. So what happens to man when he is no longer efficient? Will machines replace mankind? Will life be destroyed? Or is man already a machine? If he is, man is an exceptional machine. He is irrational, emotional, often illogical and subject to errors.

W. J. CLAPPISON, IVth Form

STARLINGS

In the summer Hundreds of black beetle birds Sit Silently in the long grass. The green speckled wings Of greedy giants Glittered, like stagnant water In the sun. I went outside And all at once The air was full of Croaking angry vermin Full of angry fire Thrashing the air with great green-silver Flecked wings. A whirling up above And they were gone.

S.C.A., IIIrd Form

THE HOLE IN THE ROCK

On the crest of the bleak moors Stood a tall, grey boulder; I climbed it, and at the top, I saw a small round hole, Big enough to hold my fist. In it, two small pebbles Were whirled around by the wind. These two stones must have Carved the hole alone. I imagined them, through blizzards, Through gales, through storms, Spinning around in the Miniature whirl-wind; Slowly grinding their way into the boulder, Through sheer time. T. J. STEPHENSON, IIIrd Form 35

Layer upon layer Of grey, bare rock, Exposed to the winds, Coming off the cold, grey sea. In this rock, thousands of fossils are imprinted, Ranging from a tiny imprint looking like a spring To an enormous, fierce-looking, dinner-plate sized creature. Every layer is a different colour, Making a contrasting set of stripes, Kinking and winding along the otherwise bare cliff, Which is hundreds of millions of years old. Time being prised open. C. F. RINGROSE, IIIrd Form

THE FALL

The thin chute plummets down, Filled with heaving, bubbling liquid. Dropping in tons, down, down, The rush as water batters water, Swirling around the darkness. The upward rush; Stark bleached foam shoots up, Spatters down and dissolves in the dark mass. The weight of it empties over the edge, Filing away at the sides. The same rush, A lacework of whitewashed spray. The thin water gurgles away in a quickening flow. TB?, IIIrd Form

WITH THE MORNING

The chopping surface, biting wind Has fled before a white, soft light With no source. An occasional ripple drifts silently by As though it did not see us. From a foghorn many miles away Drifts a quiet blare Echoing across the water Dampened by the white blanket. Not city smog, But a cool, pure, white screen Hiding the miles of still ocean; Or dangerous rocks jutting brazenly out, Crying out for wind and rain: But not a breath of breeze To disperse the fog That softly steals the sea. Our engines are silent; The throb that thudded all night Has gone with the morning, Leaving our sargasso sea silent And still peace.

September 1970

The innovation of Athletics at the beginning of the Christmas term is now no longer a dream in the pipe-line but a fait accompli. The pros and cons have still to be weighed—the experience of one year alone may well not provide sufficient evidence for a balanced decision, indeed an Easter term free of athletics has still to be brought into consideration. At least one thing is well known this year, the contrast in weather conditions could scarcely have been more marked. Three and a half weeks of dry and comparatively warm weather provided ideal conditions both overhead and underfoot; the wonder is that results generally were not of a higher standard, but the reason for this was the chronic lack of fitness of practically all concerned after a prolonged summer holidays, not to mention the preceding Summer term. The stark realisation of this fact had first to be accepted by each individual followed by the right response.

The transition from Spring to Autumn athletics necessitated some changes in administrative details, amongst which was the alteration in the Intermediate and Junior age levels, which in turn has made all past records in these two age-groups obsolete. If any therefore were overawed by the previously published list of School Athletic Records, here is an opportunity to establish one's name for perpetuity. Certainly this year's results are unlikely to survive for long.

From the athletic point of view, in spite of the advantages, certain disadvantages were met. Under the new system both the discus and shot-putting events became inevitable casualties. All those suitably proportioned for these events were already fully involved with priority rugby practices. Also key men, if not House athletics captains, were invariably missing from the track, when their presence and example would have been invaluable, but again the call to rugger practices was overriding. There was also the lack of time and opportunity for Juniors to learn how to abandon the scissor jump and adapt themselves to more progressive ways of high-jumping. Undoubtedly we have deprived ourselves of the opportunity of holding an athletic fixture with any outside school, for we seem to be pioneers in this new system, and on our own at the moment. However, our main apprehension, the interference with rugger practices, seems largely to have been allayed. The evidence of the earliest rugby results certainly does not point to any clash of interests, indeed it is fervently hoped that the athletic programme did much to raise th6 general standard of fitness amongst team players and others alike.

Standards—now a competition in its own right (15 points for the Oxford Cup)—were the main preoccupation for the first two and a half weeks. By the narrowest of margins Dronfield won the competition with an average per head of 8.56 pts., followed by Rise (8.52 pts.) and Queen's (8.48 pts.). Outstanding individual performances were less in evidence than usual, but maximum points were obtained by M. S. Bidgood (D.) in Set C, as well as R. A. Elwen (G.), C. F. Baggs (R.), and A. G. B. Perks (D.) all in Set D, and one short of maximum by E. R. Walker (Q.) in Set A and P. R. Gooder (D.) in Set B.

For all that may be said of the season, there is no denying that it will best be remembered as Robin Walker's year. In spite of all else, one sensed that here after all history was being made in the establishment 37

of three new school records, including the fall of the oldest. His achieve- ments were all the greater for no one could claim to be his pace-maker, let alone a serious rival. His efforts, pace-making and skilfully-timed finish, were all his own, which led to the success he so richly deserved from his dedication to a cause. Thus the 71 mile record will, instead of T. B. Ward (1967) 53.9 sec., in future read E. R. Walker (1970) 52.3 sec. Likewise the + mile record will, instead of C. J. Parker (1962) 2 min. 6.9 sec., read E. R. Walker (1970) 2 min. 4.3 sec. And finally instead of J. W. Ford (1895) and A. J. Peters (1911) in 4 min. 45.0 sec., the 1 mile record will read E. R. Walker (1970) in 4 min. 41.4 sec. For all their efforts, the rest of the field were made to look like hacks.

Conversion to metric cannot be so far away, so let's not give up! DETAILED RESULTS

Senior 440 Yards 1. E. R. Walker (Q.), 2. I. D. Raley (R.), 3. A. Rennie (M.), 4. P. Gooder (D.). Time: 52.3 sec. School Record.

Intermediate 440 Yards

1. M. S. Bidgood (D.), 2. P. A. Winstanley (Q.), 3. T. M. Bloom 4. A. G. Beadnall (M.). Time: 61.2 sec.

Senior Mile

1. E. R. Walker (Q.), 2. P. R. Gooder (D.), 3. I. D. Raley (R.), 4. R. Carson (G.). Time: 4 min. 41.4 sec. School Record.

Intermediate Mile

1. D. G. Senior (Q.), 2. M. S. Bidgood (D.), R. N. Kerruish (G.). Time: 5 min. 18.0 sec. Saturday, 3rd October

1. Senior 100 Yards

3. T. M. Bloom (R.),

1. A. Rennie (M.), 2. J. J. Les (M.), 3. R. F. Atkinson (S.H.), 4. M. G. Hepworth (Q.). Time: 11.3 sec.

2. Junior 100 Yards

1. R. A. Pinder (Q.), 2. R. M. Spencer (Q.), 3. C. F. Baggs (R.), 4. Gray (S.H.). Time: 12.4 sec. 3. Intermediate 100 Yards 1. J. E. Cresswell (D.), 2. R. J. Haze11 (T.), 3. S. J. Warren (Q.), 4. Eq G. E. Park (D.) and N. A. Cameron (T.). Time: 11.8 sec. 4. Senior Long Jump 1. J. P. G. Lucas (S.H.), 2. R. J. Stokes (R.), 3. P. R. Wilkinson 4. P. S. K. Crossley (Q.). Distance: 17 ft. 9 in.

5. Junior High Jump

1. P. A. Hodges (R.), 2. K. D. McCarter (M.), 3. D. B. Jowsey (T.), C. F. Baggs (R). Height: 4 ft. 7 in. 6. Intermediate 880 Yards 1. M. S. Bidgood (D.), 2. R. N. Kerruish (G.), 3. T. M. Bloom 4. D. G. Senior (Q.). Time: 2 min. 22.9 sec.

7. Senior 880 Yards

1. E. R. Walker (Q.), 2. R. J. Carson (G.), 3. P. R. Gooder (D.), A. J. Fisher (T.). Time: 2 min. 4.3 sec. School Record. 8. Junior 440 Yards

1. C. F. Baggs (R.), 2. J. P. Coverdale (Q.), 3. A. J. Brockbank 4. N. Foley (G.). Time: 63.3 sec.

9. Senior High Jump 1. I. D. Raley (R.), 2. B. C. MacCartney (D.), 3. P. R. Gooder (D.), 4. J. J. Les (M.). Height: 5 ft. 2 in. 10. Intermediate Long Jump 1. G. E. Park (D.), 2. J. E. Cresswell (D), 3. N. A. Cameron (T.), 4. D. G. Senior (Q.). Distance: 16 ft. 11+ in. 11. Junior Cricket Ball 1. R. R. R. Clayburn (M.), 2. M. W. A. Poynor (R.), 3. P. A. Hodges (R.), 4. T. J. Ward (Q.). Distance: 61 yd. 1 ft. 8 in. 12. Junior 220 Yards 1. R. A. Pinder (Q.), 2. R. M. Spencer (Q.), 3. S. M. Cooper (T), 4. N. Gray (S.H.). Time: 28.5 sec. 13. Intermediate 220 Yards 1. J. E. Cresswell (D.), 2. N. A. Cameron (T.), 3. J. G. Bailey (Q.), 4. G. E. Park (D.). Time: 27.0 sec. 14. Senior 220 Yards 1. A. Rennie (M.), 2. R. F. Atkinson (S.H.), 3. M. G. B. Hepworth (Q.), 4. R. G. W. Hamshaw (G.). Time: 25.3 sec. 15. Intermediate High Jump 1. M. S. Bidgood (D.), 2. Equal, J. G. Bailey (Q.) and J. R. Woodcock (S.H.), 4. K. H. Sargeant (S.H.). Height: 5 ft. 0 in. 16. Junior Long Jump 1. R. M. Spencer (Q.), 2. K. D. J. McCarter (M.), 3. N. C. Foley (G.), 4. C. W. Maher (S.H.). Distance: 15 ft. 1 in. 17. Junior Relay (4 x 110 Yards)

I. Queen's, 2. Rise, 3. Manor, 4. Dronfield. Time: 55.4 sec. 18. Intermediate Relay (110 x 440 x 220 x 110 Yards) 1. Dronfield, 2. Temple, 3. Queen's, 4. Rise. Time: 1 min: 56.8 sec. 19. Senior Relay (110 x 440 x 220 x 110 yards) 1. Queen's, 2. Temple, 3. Rise, 4. Dronfield. Time: 1 min. 43.3 sec. Presentation of the Athletic Shield.

1. 2. Queen's

Dronfield 3. Rise ...

84+ points 664 points •• • 49 points

4. Manor

•• • 32 points 5. Temple •• • 254 points 6. School House •• • 164 points 7. Grove ... 12 points Winner of the CL1VE LEWIS CUP (sprints): A. Rennie. Winner of the GOFTON CUP (4 mile): E. R. Walker. Winner of the EMSLEY CUP (1 mile): E. R. Walker.

R.F.H.

The 1st XV became a team of great spirit, in which it was a thrill to play, and which was a pleasure to coach.

It was a very young team: we hope for seven back next year, and perhaps five the year after. 39

As expected, results were moderate, though perhaps three wins, one draw and five defeats in school matches is unkind: evens would be a fairer reflection.

The front row was tremendous. Even on the retreat they won a heap of ball. Lawrence worked hard in the second row and had fair success with place-kicks, while Raley overcame an early tendency to fringe and was outstanding in later games.

The back row, inspired by Carson, was quick to the loose ball, but only late in the season learnt to run on the right lines. We then saw great tackles by Kerruish and Bainbridge.

Very unfortunately, Jones dislocated his shoulder in the Denstone match, but Cooper, who had established himself on the wing, re-adjusted as a tough full-back. The wings had few chances in attack, though Hall had good runs at Worksop and Pocklington, and Rennie at Ashville.

Morley in the centre led the side very well, but was nagged by an ankle injury and did not recover full attacking form. However, his defence was an inspiration; in particular it raised Corser's game from a shaky start until, at Leeds, he was outstanding.

At fly-half Coverdale improved all the time. To begin with he did not set his line going really slickly, nor kick with real power : he acquired both these skills. He has a natural flair for reading a game.

Young at scrum-half could be brilliant. Early on, while the back row were all at sea, he did much covering, felling forwards twice his size. He needs to work towards more control.

The O.P. game was a great success. Richard Baldwin picked a to of the right strength to get the best out of the school. The O.P.'s w particularly impressed with the rucking, tackling and spirit of the sch team.

The 2nd XV had a very light pack who were unable to set up song quite talented backs. The results were disappointing, but they show great spirit in their closely contested matches.

The Senior Colts were an unbalanced side, partly because of the tht who played in the 1st XV. When their strong pack took charge th had some good results.

The Under-15 Colts is (their season is not yet over) probably the m balanced team in the school and plays to a sound tactical plan. Ti Under-14's have made good use of more limited talent. J.P.R.

Reports of 1st XV School Matches: v. BRADFORD G.S.

St. Peter's beat Bradford G.S. 16-0. Bradford squandered good ba and St. Peter's were lucky to lead by a Lawrence penalty after a scrapl first half.

In the last quarter the St. Peter's pack provided better possessi Kerruish went over after a midfield loop; Coverdale darted in to sco from broken play; and Carson finished a spectacular blind-side run Corser, supported by Bainbridge. Lawrence converted two. 40