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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 12, No. 9. August 10th 1949
Victoria's Valiants . . . . . . Otago's 'Opefuls . . . . . .Canta's Crew — Lost, Found and Personal — Tournament from Guide
Victoria's Valiants . . . . . . Otago's 'Opefuls . . . . . .Canta's Crew
Lost, Found and Personal
Tournament from Guide
VUC Fencing
This year we have the strongest and the most experienced (what in, we don't know) men's team ever. The women's team have not been around as much. Our coach, Mr. N. Dickson, has been nominated to coach the Empire Games team and there is no doubt that he will produce first-class results.
VUC Soccer
The team is not as good as last year but we hope they will hold their own: R. H. Mahabir, D. C. Gill, S. L. Spiers, L. A. Bateman, S. E. Seagar, B. K. Ready, G. R. Robinson, G. L. Robinson, K. R. Johnstone, J. Y. Walls, E. M. Meuly. K. V. Blitz, R. W. Gray.
VUC Harriers
VUC suffers from the loss of Clem Hawke but should put up a good showing: F. M. Clift, J. S. Gully, R. Hunt, S. Osborne, J. L. Riseborough, J. S. Saxton. M. Truebridge, B. T. Clere, J. W. Mawson (coach).
VUC Men's Hockey
R. Culliford, A. D. Buxton, H. B. Taylor, D. G. Fitzgerald. A. K. McLean, P. G. Armstrong, G. Gordon, H. Perry (also in Small Bore Shooting), I. W. Laurenson, R. G. O'Connor, B. Walsh. P. G. L. King, G. Oaks.
VUC Women's Hockey
- Jo Francis—left wing; playing good hockey this season.
- Bice Young—left inner; captain; makes excellent openings for the forwards; VUC Blue 1948. Reserve NZU team 1948.
- Jean McKelvie—centre-forward; needs more experience but should develop well.
- Hilary Spencer—right inner, whose previous experience is of great benefit to the team and we hope she will score freely at Tournament.
- Janet Young—right wing; is improving as she gains confidence.
- Barbara Hill—left half; selected for 1949 A grade rep. trials. Is using her speed to advantage in her new position.
- Thora Manvick—centre-half; 1948 Wellington A grade second rep. team and rep. trialist this year.
- Margot Spiers—left back; VUC Blue 1948. She wins through from impossible situations.
- Pat Barr—right back and a keen player.
- Jane Florence—goalkeeper; picked for senior reserve trials.
- Ivy Hoe—useful player at either half or back.
- Isia Ashton—1949 senior rep. team. Very consistent.
- Betty Stern—promising reserve player and may be the find of the Tournament team.
VUC Men's Basketball
The Vic Men's Basketball team for tournament at Auckland needs to improve considerably if they hope to win the Basketball Cup again. Their club grants have been poor—at present they are last equal in the competition and will have to play hard to beat Cardinals in the finals game. The combination between the guards has been poor, Piper and White throwing away too many passes and Anderson attempting too many scoreless long shots. The forwards are a little better. Moral and Swindale still having a small goal average, while Tarrant and Turnbull are still netting most of the goals.
However, there is hope, the energy and ability is with the team and only needs drawing out. Let's hope that it comes before Tournament.
VUC Table Tennis
Miss I. Todd, Miss P. Levita.
Two of the following: B. Phillips, B. Catton, B. Hollingham.
Ou Men's Hockey
The team say:
Last season a strong OU team disappointed at tournament through lack of fitness and not having played together for six weeks. This must not happen again. Fortunately, all the A team are able to travel.
- Leon Williams (goal)—a sound, experienced player—possesses, a strong clearing kick.
- Graham Jackson (right full-back)—a shrewd player with a quick hit, but too often penalised for sticks.
- Brian Tuson (left full-back)—in 1948 team, and now plays a steady more restrained game. Emergency for Otago and Oamaru.
- Bill Sparrow (left half) would be better if obstructed less in tackling—otherwise sound.
- Ernie French (centre-half and captain)—Otago and ex-Nelson rep. Directs play well.
- Bert Porter (right half) helps wing well but should help his full-back more at times.
- Alan Gouldlng (left wing)—strong on attack, and centres well. Provincial rep.
- Guy M'Grcgor (inside left)—Otago and Poverty Bay rep. S. Island rep. Prolific scorer with a strong flick inside circle.
- Ross Moore (centre forward). Has shown up well in his first season as a senior. Could well speed up his shots in the circle.
- Graham West (inside right). More reliable this season. Otago emergency.
- Peter Lindsay (right wing). Speedy—exploits opportunities in attack.
- Tony Mmden (half). Speedy and keen.
- John Anderson (inside forward).
Women's Hockey
Mary Norris—Otago rep.—plays outstanding game on left wing.
Joan Howie—Young player making good.progress this season.
Ella Berrldge—NZU Blue—one of the most prolific goal scorers this season.
Barbara Richards—Otago rep.—plays with great dash and flashes of brilliance.
Joy Wright—Speedy and hardworking right wing.
Morlel Saunders—Reliable left half who marks her wing very well.
Pam Brice—Effective centre-half. Directs play well.
Alison Cameron—Experienced rt. half. Equally good on attack or defence.
Buckton (left wing)—plays grand game and teams in well.
Lovell-Smlth (half)—improving every day, and may yet prove to be the find of the tournament.
Scott (centre-forward) plays a good forcing game.
Ou Shooting
J. Bell—Caplain OU and NZU Blue 1948. in great form and good for a possible or two in any company. (Yes, we know the shooters' motto.)
A. D. Gillman is new blood but bound to frighten the best of the opposition and may well be the find of the tournament.
D. H. Blyth—CUC Blue 1948 and is he keen—boy he's keen.
K. C. B. McKenzie—OU Blue 1948 vintage. Shooting really well. Big bangs are expected from Chris.
G. F. Altken—Not competing, therefore is certain to be the find of the tournament.
The team say: We don't guarantee to win the Shield, but Canty will need about eight possibles to retain it.
Association Football
The team says: On the whole our chances this year in Auckland are rather slim but with the boycott on Bacchus and a belief in Communism t it is amazing what can be Achieved. For the sake of over-exuberant Aucklanders each player has been instructed to go prepared with three pairs of shin pads as well as sundry other protective devices.
- Watson (goal) has a moustache that fills most of the goal mouth.
- Windsor (right full-back)—new to the game, but uses his head in more ways than one.
- Bennett?, a versatile player.
- Hill has represented Otago for two seasons.
- Pilling—club and team captain. Has represented several provinces (they don't say what in).
- Gilbert possesses a right and a left foot—in fact, some say that he is all feet.
- Patterson (wing)—so tricky that his left doesn't know what his right foot is doing.
- Payne—a heavy inside forward in representative class.
- Harvey (centre-forward)—when he settles down (where?) he proves very handy. (At what?)
Men's Basketball
The team say: "Despite the absence of such familiar names of past years as Roydhouse and Haymen,
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this year's team, on paper at least, reads the strongest we have yet sent to Tournament. One of the club's competition, while six players from two A grade teams is leading in the the Club (four of whom will be travelling to Auckland) have been selected for the Otago rep. team."
- Jack Alabaster—ex-Southland rep., Otago rep. 1949.
- Stan Brown—NZU Blue, ex-Canterbury rep., another of the six.
- Jim McCoy—NZU Blue, ex-Otago rep.
- Graeme McKenzie—ex-Southland rep, and another sixer.
- Jack Pauling—1948 Otago Blue and Otago Blue "B" rep.
- Speed Sleuth—1947 Otago Blue; NZU "B" team 1947; Otago "B" rep. 1948.
- Jim Spiers—Otago "C rep. 1948; may be the "find" of the Tournament.
- Ross Wightman—Otago "C" rep. 1948; top scorer in the "B" grade 1948 NZU champs; yet another of the six.
- Ted Wright—One of the club's most improved players.
Ou Harriers
The team: This year OU has a team; its strength lies in the uniformity of its members rather than in their individual brilliance. Only one hundred yards separated the first four men in the Club Champs; and they should form a useful group in the team's race.
- C. Drake—This year's Club champion; consistent performer, and likely member of Otago provincial team. Ran for OU last year.
- W. (Bill?) M'Gregor—Club Captain; has had many duels with Drake, who just beat him at Club Champs. Has represented OU several times.
- L. Black—An enthusiastic newcomer of whom much is expected.
- R. Snell—Otago junior champion for 1947. Has run well this season.
Ou Table Tennis
The team describes itself as optimistic. We commend its attitude.
Jocelyn Davies has had variable success this year but is working into good form.
Jennifer Duddlng was Wellington Junior Singles Champ before coming to OU.
Bill Phillips may well be the find of the Tournament. He is a possible winner of the Men's Singles as Russ Algie is not playing
Leo Cooney—He and Bill are the present holders of the doubles title. Leo has a strong attacking forehand and is a fast mart on the table. (Is he in the mixed doubles?)
R. Lawrence—Only 5th in NZU CCC 1948. Just striking form (whose) again.
M. Craig—Another promising newcomer who may well be the "find" of the Tournament.
Ou Fencing
- Tom Grace has a strong, fast left hand; represented OU in 1947 and again in 1948 when he topped the list (whose?).
- Dave Rodwell has shown his ability in 1947 team and in numerous tournaments. "
- Gunther Hunt Her Unger fought forcefully in last year's winter tournament gaining high honours and was the "find" of last year's tournament.
- Paul Harvey—As promising a fencer as we've seen in many a broad acre. Fought for OU (was he a volunteer?) in 1948-9 provincial champs.
The final comment on the team is: They may well be the "And" of the Tournament.
Women
Sorvel M'Clean (why the LL don't they use a small "c" in Otago). This will be her third winter tournament for OU—a dazzling left-hander (what is her other form like?) with great capabilities.
Nancy Fraser—Of but two years' experience has shown considerable promise and may yet be the "find" of the tournament.
Drama
"Overtones", by Alice Gestenberg. Helen Paine, Averil Stephens, Joan Casserley, Gillian Soper. Produced by Dorian Saker.
A comedy of repressions: Margaret comes to tea at Harriet's to obtain a commission for her painter husband. Their primitive selves say all things which they would like to, but . . . you know how it is.
In General
The Hockey, Men's Basketball, Fencing and Shooting seem to have best grounds for optimism. But everyone is out to enjoy Tournament, to play hard, to appreciate AUC's hospitality, and (bouquets to our Delegates for their exhortations) to respect the susceptibilities of the Auckland public.
NFP Press Reporter
Is in the middle of his Obstetrics training, so after three deliveries, an exam, and three hours' wrestling with a dud typewriter, is wearily signing off. See you all in Auckland.
WYN, Beasley.
The Editor Regrets . . .
I would like to apologise for the fact that although we obtained far more gen than appears here from CUC it is not printed . . . The rest of CUC's Ren disappeared last Monday night, when a person, or persons, unknown broke and entered Salient room in their glorious wrecking campaign they destroyed the copy that had been sent up from Canta. The Land of the Free—36pt Gill Bold—
CUC Women's Hockey
M. Barclay—Left wing and captain. A CUC Blue who is one of the most experienced players in the team. She has a very fine turn of speed which she' uses to her advantage.
A. Weston—Left inner. She is playing a greatly improved game this year.
B. Sparrow—Centre forward. A CUC, OU and NZU Blue who has also represented both the provinces of Canterbury and Otago. She is a tower of strength to the team. Her clever stick work and accurate passing keep the forward line mobile. The team is indebted to her for the stick work she has given them each week in the gym.
H. Grant—Right wing. A fresher who has shown great improvement. Her in shots from the wing are strong and well directed.
M. Smllie—Right inner (!). Another fresher who has played consistently.
L. McDowell—Left half. Her positional play is good but she could back tackle a little more.
P. Connyingham—Centre-half. She could use a little more speed but is always in position and marking her player. She directs the attack cleverly.
B. King—Right half. A promising newcomer to the team. She uses the flick shot to advantage.
N. Vile—Left back. A good positional player who tackles well.
L. Holland—Right back. She has a strong clearing shot and providing a tendency to take flying shots is held in check, she is a sound defence.
A. Herdman—Goalkeeper. She has played some really outstanding games this season. She is never bustled and uses her feet to advantage.
CUC Fencing
- A. Simmance—a fresher who is now club captain. (Speaks for itself.)
- D. Caldwell—Runner-up of Varsity Champs. The old man of the club.
- D. Alexander—Experienced campaigner.
- W. J. Bourke—New to tournament. Very promising.
- Sophia Walsh—Presents a wonderful target. New to tournament.
- Jean Stevenson—CUC representative last year. Vastly improved fencer.
CUC Soccer Team
Forwards: E. Black, P. Craighead, R. Furness, T. Sanson, P. Weaver.
Halves: P. Duckworth, A. Mahoney. G. Sharma.
Full-backs: R. Clark, R. Moore.
Goalkeeper: P. Sukolski.
Reserves: S., Matanitobua—doubtless to be one' of the finds of the Tournament.
AUC Team News
AUC seem to be keeping their team lists and capabilities Top Secret. As yet we have heard nothing from them so we take it for granted that they prefer to remain silent even though they have been very insistent about obtaining VUC gen. Perhaps they feel as VUC usually feels after Tournament, that the less said about their teams, the better.