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Minor Colours were awarded, or re-awarded to the team members with the eight highest averages. They are: I. W. Balls (97.2); M. J. W. Dimelow (96.8); P. L. Cass (96.4); D. F. Richardson (95.8); N. P. Moxon (95.6); S. Dench (95.5); S. M. Cooper (95.4); H M. Godwin (95.2).

L.C.LeT.

The 1972-73 season turned out rather unexpectedly to be one of the ' most successful we have enjoyed. This was particularly pleasing, as three, and in the Easter Term four, of the 1st V were under Colts age. Inevitably the over-all results were affected by the departure at Christmas of Derek

Dempsey, the captain, but this young team won 14 out of 21 matches and deserve great credit for their achievement. The benefit of Mr.

Nuttall's training sessions was clear for all to see.

In the first year of the Premiere Products National Schools Tournament we did extremely well to reach the Area Final, before losing to the eventual winners New College, Huddersfield. In the Bath Club Tournament, our three-man team reached the Semi-Final—a fine effort. Having won the Yorkshire Under 16 Championship, Ian Heddle was seeded

No. 1 in the Junior Evans Cup, and he fully justified his seeding. After several near misses in National competitions, it was a great pleasure and relief to win one at last, and Heddle is to be congratulated on his splendid performance.

Until Christmas, Dempsey played at No. 1. With the pressures of

Oxbridge exams on him, his form was far from consistent, but he had his good days. In the Easter Term, David Phillips took over as first string. Early in the season, he made little progress, but his great perseverence and fitness eventually produced their reward. He had several excellent results for the school and for the Yorkshire Schools team and well deserved his selection for the National Under 19 squad. At No. 2

Heddle made tremendous strides. His success in the Junior Evans was the culmination of months of training and practice. At all times he was difficult to beat, and his thoughtful consistent game is an ideal basis for future development. The third string was Ian Gray, who took over from

Dempsey as captain, and a very helpful and reliable captain he was.

Unfortunately his own play was erratic. The No. 4 was Jonathan

Rounthwaite, who had a fine season. He reached the last 16 in the

Junior Evans and was selected for the Yorkshire Under 16 team. He has also been a tenacious player, and as he is now developing a more varied game, he should have a bright future. The No. 5 was Christopher

Harland, an Under 14 Colt. He is still small and lacking in power, but his sound game and good temperament produced some encouraging results. The reserves were Neil Kerruish, Richard Long and Graham

Nicholson. The latter, together with a number of other enthusiastic

Under 15 players, showed considerable promise.

The Inter-House Competition was won for the first time by Queen's, who defeated the Manor in the final.

The Open Singles Tournament was won by Phillips, who beat Dempsey 3-0. The Under 15 competition winner was Harland, who defeated John Taylor 3-0 in the final.

Finally our congratulations to Mr. Nuttall, Joe Richardson (O.P.) and Ian Robinson (O.P.), who had outstanding seasons for Yorkshire, York S.R.C. and individually.

RESULTS:-

Premiere Products Schools Competition 1st V v. Pocklington (home)

Won 4-1 1st V v. Barnard Castle (away) ... Won 3-2 1st V v. Firrhill School, Edinburgh (at Tynemouth S.R.C.) Won 3-2 1st V v. New College, Huddersfield (home) ... Lost 0-5

Bath Club Tournament 1st Round v. Bexley /Erith T.H.S. 2nd Round v. Mill Hill ... Qtr. Final v. Haileybury Semi-Final v. Marlborough College Won 3-0 Won 2-1 Won 3-0 Lost 0-3

1st V v. Scarborough S.R.C. (home) School v. Staff ... 1st V v. Bradford G.S. (away) ... `A' V v. Marlborough College (home) 1st VII v. York S.R.C. (away) ... `A' V v. Ampleforth College (home) `A' V v. Silcoates (home) ... 1st VII v. Squashbucklers (home) ... 1st V v. Queen's S.R.C., Halifax (home) . 1st VII v. Squashbucklers (home) ... 1st V v. Scarborough S.R.C. (away) 1st V v. York S.R.C. (home) ... 1st V v. Bradford G.S. (home) ... Under 15 V v. Pocklington (away) ... 1st V v. Queen's S.R.C., Halifax (away) 1st V v. Pocklington (away) ... 1st V v. Rossall (home) 1st V v. Barnard Castle (home) ... Lost 2-3 Won 14-8 Won 4-1 Lost 0-5 Lost 2-5 Won 5-0 Won 5-0 Won 6-1 Won 5-0 Won 6-1 Lost 0-5 Won 3-2 Won 5-0 Won 3-2 Lost 0-5 Won 5-0 Won 3-2 Lost 1-4

(In the remaining part of the Triangular match, Barnard Castle beat Rossall 4-1).

D.K.