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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 17, No. 16 August 5, 1953

Men's Hockey

Men's Hockey

Frank Little in goal shows real understanding of this position although this is his first year of goal-keeping. Flayed in Tournament 1952 as a half-back.

Phil Taylor a proven full-back and a vary versatile player. Will be one of the mainstays of the team. First represented V.U.C at Tournament in 1949.

George Oaks, another club stalwart and one of the nucleus around which this year's team will be built. Also represented V.U.C. in the dim past (1949 on).

Trev. Turner, one of the fittest and most determined players we are likely to see. An old Tournament hand in this year's Wellington Ross Cup team.

"Chick" Hambly, an able and highly mobile forward. Represented "Vic" last year.

Peter Chatwin, capable right wing who has represented the College on several occasions.

Bob Calkin, a definite acquisition to the club. A very fine forward indeed, he represented Wanganui in 1951 and 1932 and this year has gained a place in the Wellington Provincial team

"Barney" Bennett, a rugged player who should do well at Auckland

Noel Overman, a newcomer to V.U.C. shows plenty of life in his play.

Murray Humphries has been selected this year for the Wellington Colts team. An improving player who will benefit from Tournament experience.

Nigel Leeming, Peter Hannah and Alan Turner are all fit young players who show definite signs of becoming the star players of the future.

In general the emphasis is on physical fitness, good trapping and passing. Although the average age stands at 21 years, youth and experience is nicely blended.

The highest proportion of players is from the Senior Reserve team but the top four teams are all well represented.

Provided that necessary team combination can be achieved (Sunday practices are being held especially for this purpose) the team should make a good showing in Auckland.

Students at the Brussels Universities Libre went on strike on December 22, 1952, after the President of the General Student Committee of the University had been excluded from study for one month on the grounds that he had communicated to the student body on a confidential decision by the University Senatus, in whose deliberations he had taken part. The decision referred to measures taken by the University Administration against students who had engaged in nocturnal brawls in the Cite Universitaire. The students went on strike because they consider it to be the duty of the Student Commitee President to inform them on the decisions of the Sonatus. (Le Soir. Brussels).