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The Spike or Victoria College Review 1937

Third B

Third B.

This included a fair majority of players of merit, but a difficulty in fielding a regular fifteen men prevented their recording a top-notch performance. They did grow over-keen one Saturday, and try to play 16 men. Skipper Mitchinson set an excellent example to his team in the matter of turning out on Wednesday nights, and he was also an honest worker in every match. In the forwards, he was ably assisted by Hamilton, Barnett, Austin and Fraser. The latter pair, with weight and pace in their favour, should gain higher honours next season. Of the backs. Burchall, Black, Scott and May deserve mention for keenness and team spirit, while Scott will develop into a first-class full-back.

So far, the only inter-Varsity game has been with Massey College, when a mixed team travelled to Palmerston North for the annual fixture. We were beaten, but considering the players came from four or five different teams, they acquitted themselves very well. We are indebted to Massey for their hospitality and the enjoyable game.

Further inter-Varsity matches to be played this season are against C.U.C. and A.U.C. The First XV travels to Christchurch to play Canterbury College as a curtain-raiser to the Second Test, while Auckland travels down here to Wellington.

Our thanks are due to Messrs. Parker, Chapman, Eckhoff, Richards and Macintosh for the valuable service they rendered the Club as coaches.