Tennis

'B' Team:

v. Sedbergh (H) St. Peter's 80 all out (Bray 21*, Rees 22) Sedbergh 81 for 1 v. Ampleforth (A) Ampleforth 148 for 6 (Brooke 3 for 33, Duff 2 for 16) St. Peter's 94 all out (Delaney 26) v. Barnard Castle (A) St. Peter's 125 all out (Vokes-Dudgeon 24, Brooke 21) Barnard Castle 126 for 1 v. Ampleforth (H) Ampleforth 110 for 4 St. Peter's 67 all out (Baxter 26) v. Worksop (H) St. Peter's 129 for 4 (Baxter 43, Lally 33) Worksop 109 all out (Jackson 3 for 28, Lally 3 for 19, Brooke 3 for 11)

* (Signifies not out)

'A' Team

Played: 11 Won: 1 Lost: 1 Drew: 3

'B' Team Played: 5 Won: 1 Lost: 4

INTER-HOUSE CRICKET

Senior Competition — Final

The Manor 187 for 3 (N. Ogden 60, S. Bradley 41, N.

Forshaw 51 not out) School House 108 (N. Middleton 40, T. Cockcroft 31,

S. Bradley 5-39, N. Ogden 5-21)

Junior Competition — Final

The Grove (D. Hancock 20, J. Hockin 3-48, S. O'Keefe 3-40) School House 93 (R. Rastall 36, S. O'Keefe 24, D. Curley 4-20, A. Norman 6-40)

TENNIS

1st VI

The season overall was quite successful, bringing four wins, four defeats and two cancellations on the day of the match! The first team was captained by Michael Hunter for the second successive season. He led by example and with Michael Catling formed an impressive first pair; they were to lose only a couple of sets all season. Michael Hunter played with a quiet determination so rarely seen on a tennis court these days. His hard serve, consistent ground strokes on both wings and firm, well placed volleys made him very, very difficult to beat. It was a thrill to see our first pair give such a good account against the likes of Bradford G.S., Ampleforth and Hymers College first pairs. Class, more than power, in the modern game is what attracts and in Michael Hunter's game there is a good deal of it to admire. There have only been two other Caps awarded in the last ten years at St. Peter's, and it seems highly appropriate that Michael Hunter became the third.

Michael Catling must now come to the fore for next season. His game currently is based on strong overheads and volleys linked with great speed and agility. However, he needs to add power and consistency to his serve and more aggression to his ground strokes in order to make him a dominant force at first pair next season.

The second and third pairs did not really match up to the standards set at first pair; unavailability due to examinations linked to injuries probably made the season not as successful as it might have been, Andrew Fotherby and Alex Martin played the early part of the season at second pair. However, in the case of Andrew, a recurring back problem robbed him of most of the season. Andrew showed his talent, invention and temperament to play some great tennis this season; it was such a pity that his season was cut short. Alex demonstrated some superb groundstrokes, which is when he was at his most dangerous, but a loss in form early on in the season curtailed his season as well. Tim Brogden and Jonathan Reeves were a strong fifth form combination at third pair. They played well for most of the season, but injury robbed Tim of a few appearances at the end of the season and Jonathan suffered a loss of form around the same time. Both these players have solid ground strokes, but as yet are not playing a good doubles. They need to play much more at the net and when they do they will hit more winning volleys. However, with two more years to go I am sure that they will become accomplished players.

Standing in at third pair for most of the season were Michael Dowds and David Todd, a sound Lower Sixth double pairing, both from School House. Both are still at the bottom of the 'learning curve' on the tennis court and will need to attend Autumn and Spring practices in order to develop their game. Michael has a reasonable all-round game but needs to add one or two 'weapons' to his armoury for next season. David is the more talented of the two but he needs to show more application to the game. He has tremendous potential; he 'sees' the ball early and can play most shots with ease. However, there is a need to move his feet more, which will make shot production even easier and I would like to see a visible desire to dominate his opponent more.

Breaking into the First VI were the fourth form combination of Edward Bray and Oliver Morton. It has not been an easy season for this pair thrust into the first team so young, but they were picked on merit, based on Thursday evenings practices. They both have a good deal of potential and can play most shots. Hopefully, next season they can be more decisive at the net and add a little more power and threat to their game.

I would like to thank and wish all the best to Mr. Gary Lawrence for all his splendid efforts coaching the U. 15 squad over the last few years; his talents will be missed. Warm thanks also go to Mr. Taylor for his help in running the Second VI and Mr. Newman for his efforts with the developing players.

Colours were re-awarded to Michael Catling. Cap was awarded to Michael Hunter.

The following players represented the 1st VI:

M. T. Hunter & M. J. Catling, A. W. Fotherby & A. G. R. Martin, T. C. Brogden & J. F. Reeves.

Individual Competition for the Alcuin Trophy

The Final: Michael Hunter defeated Michael Catling 7 - 6, 6 - 4.

Losing semi-finalists: Tim Brogden and Jonathan Reeves.

Inter-House Tennis Competition

Semi-Finals: Clifton 48—24 School The Manor 39—33 Queen's The Final: Clifton 6— 3 The Manor R. G. Shread

St. Peter's Tennis Club

Results:

Wednesday 27th April. 2.00 p.m. Away. 1st VI Bradford G.S. Lost 3 2nd VI Bradford G.S. Lost 3

Saturday 30th April. 2.30 p.m. Home. 2nd VI Giggles wick Draw AViU.15VI Giggleswick Won 5 -

Wednesday 4th May. 2.00 p.m. Away. 1st VI Ashville College Won 8 U.15VI Ashville College Lost 4 -

-4V2 -4

Friday 6th May. 5.00 p.m. Home. 1st VI Hymers College Won 6 - 3

Saturday 7th May. Alcuin Trophy Final — Singles Competition Hunter 7—6, 6—4 Catling

Monday 9th May. 1 st Round of the Inter-House Tennis Competition School 42—30 The Grove The Manor 50—22 Temple

Wednesday 11th May. 4.30 p.m. Home 1st VI Pocklington G.S. Lost 4 —5

Wednesday 11th May. 3.30 p.m. Away 2nd VI Pocklington G.S. Lost 3>/2—5Vi U.15VI Pocklington G.S. Won 6 —3

Saturday 14th May. 2.00 p.m. Away. 1st VI Worksop College Won 6V2— 2lA 2nd VI Worksop College Won 5 —4

Monday 16th May. Semi-Final of the Inter-House Competition Clifton 48—24 School The Manor 39—33 Queen's

Thursday 19th May. 4.30 p.m. Away. 1st VI Q.E.G.S. Wakefield Lost 4 —5 U.15VI Q.E.G.S. Wakefield Lost 2 —7 Saturday 21st May. Final of the Inter-House Tennis Competition Clifton 6—3 The Manor

Wednesday 25th May. 4.30 p.m. Home. 1st VI Woodhouse Grove Can'lied

Wednesday 25th May. 3.30 p.m. Away. U.15VI Woodhouse Grove Can'lled

Saturday 4th June. 2.00 p.m. Home. 1st VI Ampleforth College Lost 2 —7 2nd VI Ampleforth College Lost 0 —9

Saturday 4th June. 2.00 p.m. Away. U.15VI Ampleforth College Lost 1 —8

Saturday 11th June. 2.00 p.m. Away. 1st VI Durham School Won 7 —2 U.15VI Durham School Lost 4 —5

Saturday 11th June. 2.00 p.m. Home. 2nd VI Durham School Won 6>/2—2Vi

Saturday 18th June. 2.00 p.m. Home. 1st VI York Lawn Tennis Club Lost 1 —8

Saturday 25th June. 2.00 p.m. Home. 1st VI Barnard Castle School Can'lled U.15 VI Barnard Castle School Lost 2 —7

Wednesday 29th June. 2.00 p.m. Away. 2nd VI Army Apprentices (Harrogate) Can'lled

Wednesday 29th June. 6.00 p.m. Home. 1st VI St. Peter's Staff Lost 21/2-61/2

Second VI

The fairly balanced set of results was satisfactory reward for a team which was rarely allowed to develop continuity owing to frequent changes, especially in the early part of the term. With the exception of the Ampleforth game, played against a very strong side, the matches were all competitive, and one of the defeats could easily have gone the other way. In a term of many changes, the most consistent results were achieved by the second pairing of Steven Bell and Gregory Norman. Several of the pool of players available for selection show good potential but will have to play a more disciplined game if they are to move on to greater things. My thanks to all who played in a season which ended with a pleasing win against a useful Durham VI.

The following players represented the Second VI:

David Todd, Michael Dowds, Steven Bell, Gregory Norman, Jeremy Wood, Thomas Bilton, James Shepherd, Ben Oakley, James Scott, Paul Fotherby and James Mortimer.