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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 2, No. 4 March 29, 1939
Sport
Sport
A Cricketing Business
Hard on the heels of Sir Julien Cohn's departure has come the news that New Zealand's finest all-round cricketer, H. G. Vivian, has accepted the magnate's offer of a business appointment in England and his invitation to play for his private cricket team.
It is not disputed that Sir Julien is a generous patron of cricket, but his actions leave one doubting the depth of his feeling for the real welfare of the game. Rather he gives one the impression of a business man with a hobby to which he applies the principles that won him success in the commercial world. In New Zealand, to the surprised disappointment of thousands, his interesting team, studded with names big in cricket, played so grimly and often so drably that one could not escape the conclusion that its owner was more concerned with preserving his reputation as a collector of skilful, unbeatable cricketers than of benefiting the game of cricket itself, which it was within his power to do.
Cricketers will probably regard the tour of New Zealand by Sir Julien Cahn's team with mixed feelings.
—L.B.S.
Stronger Team
Tournament Athletes
- 100 yards—C. V. Adams.
- 220 yards—C. V. Adams, H. G. Bowyer.
- 440 yards—H. G. Bowyer.
- 880 yards—G. J. [unclear: Amear].
- 1 mile—D. R. Scrymgeour,
- 3 miles—D. R. Scrymeour, A. Con. galton.
- 120 hurdles—E. M. [unclear: lrving].
- 220 hurdles—E. M. [unclear: irving,] D. Toss.
- 440 hurdles—E. M. irving, D. Toss, man.
- Long Jump—O'Regan, J. S. Adams,
- High Jump—J. S. Adams.
- Hop, Step and Jump—O'Regan.
- Shot Putt—Terry ([unclear: Massey]) K. E. T. Dalziel,
- Javelin—J. S. Adams.
- Discus—Tossman, Terry.
- Hammer—Newall, Dalizel
- Belay—Adams, Bowyer, Lawrie (Massey) and one other.
One sprinter and one walker have still to be chosen.
At Inter-Faculty the standard was definitely better than last year. In the sprints J. P. Eastwood and Cliff Adams were excellent. That 100 yards in 10 1/10 secs., with only inches between them, was really the highlight of the afternoon.
Eastwood again collected the 220 yards title from Adams (C. V.) and Arnold. Winning the 440 in 53 secs., Bowyer was not unduly pushed and probably could have done better. He was second in the N.Z.U. event in 1938. Geoff, Annear, too, could have made faster time in the 880 if he had been pressed over the lost half lap. As it was, his time was 2.3 4/5, compared with Nixon's winning time of 1.58 at last Tournament. Lawry (Massey) was a good second to Annear and should he a useful second string.
In the one mile, Scrymgeour won from Annear and Congalton in 4.37. On Monday evening he also won the 3 miles from Congnlton and lowe in 15.26 4/5, but he is capable of better times.
In the walk, Mclean had the misfortune to be disqualified for "lifting." Although both McLean and Dalzlell walked well, their times were only fair.
Adams's Fine Jump
In clearing 5ft, 9½in, at inter-Faculty, Jack Adams achieved the best leap of his career. He will be hard to beat at Tournament.
In the broad Jump, O'Regan unfortunately spiked himself after his first effort, but finished second nevertheless. Cochrane, the Freshman who beat him, performed consistently well in Freshers' events, winning the 100 yards. 220 yards, and the long jump.
Good Hurdler
E. M. Irving, N.Z.U. title-holder, is the outstanding hurdler at V.U.C. At the National Championships recently he was unofficially clocked at 15 2/5 In the 120.
This much is certain. Victoria has her strongest athletic team for years, and at last wo will be soundly represented in the field events.
Women's Tennis Final
Defeating Elizabeth Maclean, holder of the N.Z. University Women's Singles title. 6/3. 1/6. 6/4. Kathleen Pears won the Women's Singles Championship last Sunday after a match in which the winner's steady, attractive stroking and sound tactics prevailed against the more forceful and aggressive play of her opponent.
Kathleen took six games in a row to take the first set after trailing 0-3, was content to let the second set go when her opponent established a strong lead therein, and bad Just sufficient in hand to stave off a determined challenge in the third. It was Elizabeth Mac Loan's first defeat by a V.U.C. player for some considerable time.
—L.B.S.
Cricket
One of the best batsmen the club possesses is Whiting of Training College. Equipped with sound defence, he watches the ball closely, and has an attractive array of strokes. A Wanganui representative, he compiled a confident 46 in his first game for the seniors a fortnight ago. For the seconds this season he has played some splendid innings.
Frank Parkin has been the batting mainstay of the seconds. He has scored 358 runs at an average of 29.75. with 84. 78 and 69 as his beat scores. Actually he has been the only really consistent batsman in the team. R. Edgley. J. Stevens. L. Sandford. and It. Burnard have all played useful innings on occasions without attaining the consistency that has marked Parkin's batting.
Smith shows promise both as an opening batsman and as a wicketkeeper. He is one of the quartette who have kept for the seniors in one match or more this season, the others being Harding. Blandford and Sheffield, F. Saxton and G. Craig, promoted from Junior B half way through the season, scored 53 and 41 respectively in the match with Hutt.
J. R. Stevens has been easily the most effective bowler, with 31 wickets. Used as a stock bowler, he has proved particularly useful in breaking up dangerous partnerships, With Just a little more luck, W. Drake would have taken nearer thirty than twenty wickets. There have been days when he has bowled with real venom and at times he has been the best bowler in the team. Greig. Edgley and Fitzgerald have all had some success with the ball, and the presence of Doug. Dean in the last two matches has lent much-needed variety to the attack. Greig may be a useful senior bowler next season, for he can keep a length at medium pace and has the added virtue of coming fast off the pitch.
—L.B.S.
Rugby
The decision of the Wellington Rugby Union at its Annual Meeting recently to increase the number of Senior A teams to 12 means that the first fifteen will almost certainly be playing once again in the First Division.
Of last year's team Bob Thomas (London) and Alex. Armour (Master-ton) will be missing, but at present Dick-Wild and Joe Dryers are doubtful.
Acquisitions Include G. ("Fat") Rae, half-back for V.U.C. 1934-36 and for the N.Z.U. team in Japan: Frank Donovan, a V.U.C. winger in 1936; Young, from Duntroon Military College. Australia, five-eighths; Parker. St. Pat's O.B. seniors, five-eighths; Borrie, Otago Varsity "A." forward; and Anderson, Napier High School Old Boys Senior, forward, In addition there are a number of ex-members of first fifteens of secondary schools in the Wellington district. It is the club's policy to play the best of these freshers in the Third "A" team under the able guidance of Henry Moore.
Uniform Altered
This season V.U.C. players will wear white shorts instead of black. The ensemble will be completed by the familiar green Jersey and gold topped green socks. Teams should gain higher places for the Griffiths Memorial Trophy as a result of the change.
Able coaches for all teams have already been secured. Arrangements are in train for a match for the First Fifteen on Easter Saturday.
Start Training Now
Players are urged to get fit now for the trial matches to be played immediately after Easter. Light training will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5.15 on Kelburn Park until further notice (sand shoes must be worn).
Intending members, old or new who have not yet filled in team slips should obtain one immediately from Mr. Brook and leave it in the rack for the Secretary (W. Tricklebank).
Tournament Swimming
- Miss S. Hofford—100 yards breaststroke.
- Miss M. Malcolm—50 and 100 yards freestyle.
- Miss N. Spier—50 and 100 yards freestyle.
- R. G. Hall—100 yards backstroke.
- R. L. Meek—220 yards breastststroke.
- A. Taylor—100 and 440 yards freestyle.
- J. Wishart (Massey)—100 and 220 yards freestyle.
- F. D. O'Flynn—220 and 440 yards freestyle.
This team is infinitely stronger than last year. Miss Hefford and R. G. Hall should easily win their respective events. Miss Spiers stands a good chance in the 50 yards freestyle, though neither she nor Miss Malcolm, without intense training, will come anywhere in the 100 freestyle. Taylor should certainly gain a place in the 100 freestyle, even against the strong opposition which will be offering.
Messrs. O'Flynn, Wishart and Meek should do well in their respective races, though we think it unlikely that any of them will gain a title.
"Salient's" very best wishes go with the Tournament Swimming Team.
Basketball
- Forwards—Erice Overton, Joy Osborn, Olive Castle.
- Centres—Pixie Higgin, Rosamund Drummond, Sylvia Hefford.
- Defenders—Marie Walker, Joan Bythell, Ruth Bell.
Last Saturday this team played against Wellington East which proved to be a very keen game, though the last part was more or less dominated by the V.U.C. players.
After continued practice, this team is now playing a very sure and fast game, and short of opposition far above that of any of last year's tournament teams, we should have a very good chance of winning the shield for the third time in succession.
Club Practices
The club nights are every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Gym., and all prospective players are asked to attend. After Easter, players will be Instructed in the new Association rules.
Shooting
Tournament Team:—D. H. K. Ross (capt.) G. T. Ryan, P. G. Pasley, A. R. Anderson, R. J. Corkill, R. Johnson, A. T. S. Howarth.
Massey Visit
A tennis team from Massey College proved no match for a V.U.C. team last Sunday at Miramar, the visitors winning only one doubles, losing two and losing all six singles.
- Foley beat Hay, 6/2, 6/3.
- Thawley beat Stewart. 5/6. 6/1. 6/2.
- Pitt beat Grevatte, 6/1. 6/1.
- Pasley beat Guild, 6/3. 6/5.
- Budge beat Hayes. 4/6, 6/5, 7/5.
- McNaught beat McCrackon, 6/2, 6/2.
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