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Varsity Outplay—Outdrink Massey

Play started after the sheep had been cleared off the field and the teams settled down to a muddy encounter. Alter a quarter of an hours indecisive play. Victoria attacked down the right wing and Calkin sent the ball across for Caldwell to score. By this time the ground resembled a cattleyard and most of the players resorted to the high flick shot to make any progress. After a determined run in the circle Calkin scored Victoria's second goal. Shortly before half-time a shot from Coates rebounded off the Massey goalie's pads and Turner, fishing the ball out of a pile of evidence that sheep had been there, made the score 3-0.

Victoria increased the tally to 5-0 early in the second spell when Coates and Gordon scored. Then Massey showed improved form and neatly completed two attacking movements to bring the final score to 5-2.

After the game the annual contest for the Crouch Shield was held. Once again the players endeavoured to drown themselves, but not in rainwater. Tension was evident on all faces as the four-man teams lined up. Despite a great start, Victoria gradually lagged and the result was declared a tie. It was agreed to have a re-run and this time, thanks to some good dribbling by Victoria's No. 3 and an improved performance by No. 4. a clear second's margin was gained. Thus Victoria won the handsome shield which is nobly inscribed, "Ergo bibamus."

A most enjoyable and successful day was completed when the team was entertained at afternoon tea by the Massey College team.