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The Spike or Victoria University College Review 1933

Results and Comments

Results and Comments

Boxing: The contest was remarkable for the wonderful performance of the Otago contingent in establishing a record by winning seven of the eight weights. Our heartiest congratulations to them on their fine achievement in a year of such high standards; to W. J. Brittenden (C.U.C.) who gave such a splendid exhibition against the redoubtable Dovi in the preliminary rounds; and to C. Steele (A.U.C.) on his winning the medal for the most scientific boxer in the contest. We had expected that our own men might account for a title or two this year, but in spite of their keenness and good training our five finalists all went down defeated but not disgraced. They will be strong contenders next Easter.

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Tournament Representatives, 1933

Tournament Representatives, 1933

Photo: Crown Studios.

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Photo: Crown Studios

Photo: Crown Studios

V.U.C. Women's Second Division Tennis Team Winners of the Competition in this Division M. Line (Captain), M. Briggs, T. Gill, C. Longmore.

V.U.C. Third Eleven, 1932-1933

V.U.C. Third Eleven, 1932-1933

Winners Junior B2 Championship R. W. Richards, B. C. Godfrey, W. F. Tuckwelt, C. C. Middlebrook, H. R. C. Wild, T. E. Kelly, I. L. Turnbull, R. W. Osborn (Capt.). B. A. Paetz (Club Cape), K. N. Struthers (Vice-Capt.), H. E. Moore, B. C. Campbell, H. W. Lysnar.

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Tennis: V.U.C's team consisting of Messrs. J. J. and P. A. McCarthy, W. B. Gosnell, and G. W. Whitcombe, and Misses M. Line, C. Longmore, S. Phillips, and T. R. Gill formed probably as well-balanced a side as we have bad for several years. It was hoped that we might again break even with the redoubtable maroon and gold. However we had to rest content with second place for the Cup, and one title, namely the Ladies' Doubles, which went to last year's winners (Misses Line and Longmore) after playing off the final in Wellington against their own team-mates. Weather conditions were good throughout, and some very fine games were witnessed.

Rowing: The boat-race had its usual strong following of spectators, although interest was confined to three crews only, V.U.C. being non-participants by reason of the fact that we could not row an eligible crew. Owing to the roughness of the water, the race itself was most disappointing. Otago and Auckland swamped early, whilst Canterbury managed to keep afloat and complete the distance. In deference to C.U.C., however, it should perhaps be stated that in any event the result would have been a win for them.

Rowing is now beyond dispute a contest of Tournament. Furthermore, subject to the consent of the donor, the Rowing Shield is to be handed over by the Rowing Council to the Tournament Committee.

Athletics: Conditions were nearly perfect, Outstanding performances were those of F. H. Stephenson (V.U.C) who broke the 220 yards record against a light cross wind; H. T. Anderson (C.U.C) who clipped 4-5sec. off the previous record established by himself in 1932 for the 440 hurdles; A. P, Thompson (C.U.C.) who was only 4-5 sec. outside the three mile record established by the late Lieut, Athol Hudson in 1914; H. M. S. Dawson (C.U.C.) who broke the existing record for the Javelin Throw; the V.U.C. Relay Team which established a record of 3 mins. 44 3-5 sees., and the Canterbury Athleric Team as a whole which collected the very fine total of 23 points for the Shield.

Swimming: Record-breaking was indulged in with almost monotonous regularity, and new standards were set in no less than seven out of eight championship events. With V.U.C. a very poor fourth, the contest was exceedingly close among the other three Colleges and the final result was dependent on who should win the Dual Relay Race. With the pace a cracker, excitement was intense and in a very fine finish Otago University got home.

Basketball: Since its inclusion as a Tournament event in 1927, A.U.C. have an unbeaten record in this contest, and although V.U.C. very nearly upset them last year we were not setting any great store on our chances last Easter. Our girls rose to the occasion however, and succeeded in bringing to V.U.C. the only Shield we could win at the Tournament. In the final game A.U.C. versus V.U.C. scores were equal at the call of time. In accordance with Tournament Rules play was continued amid great excitement for a further five minutes, at the end of which period V.U.C. finished winners by 15 goals to 13,

Shooting: The match was fired off prior to Easter on the respective home ranges, and resulted in a win for A.U.C. with 3 points, O.U. with 2 points being second. R. L. Thorpe obtained highest score with an aggregate of 126.

New Zealand University Blues: The following representatives from V.U.C. were awarded N.Z. University Blues:—Misses M. H. Line and C Long-more (Tennis); Misses M, H. Line, P. Quinlan, I. Morice and V. Wilson (Basketball); and F. H. Stephen-son (Athletics).