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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University College, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 21, No. 11. September 17, 1958
Victoria Wins Shield
Victoria Wins Shield
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The host university, Victoria, recorded a splendid victory in the Universities Winter Tournament Victoria had a clear 9 point margin over Otago who took second place. Points were: Victoria 48 2-3, Otago 39 2-3, Canterbury 37, Auckland 34 2-3, and Massey 8. The local team fully deserved its victory. In particular, some mention should be made of the splendid performance of A. A. T. Ellis in winning all 16 of his bouts in the foils. His was the greatest individual contribution to the local team's success.
This was Victoria's first win at Winter Tournament since 1954, last year's winners being Auckland University who fared so badly this year. The winning of the winter tournament shield offsets our dismal performance at Easter Tournament this year.
Victoria also won the most New Zealand University Blues. Those from Victoria who were awarded Blues were Lin Ah Shin (badminton), T. M. Gault (golf), R. Heimbeck and R. Martyn (men's indoor basketball), A. A. T. Ellis (fencing), D. Bradburn (shooting), and K. Haskell (men's hockey).
Boxing
This year's boxing was notable for its many new faces or perhaps I should say new blood. Nevertheless the standard was high and much favourable comment was heard from local boxing officials. I personally thought that at least five of this year's winners were superior to last year's.
Although Victoria again succeeded in winning only one division, light-middleweight Barry Joyce being our sole victor, the team overall fared better than at Dunedin in 1957, both Peter Rich and Barry Gibson losing what must have been very narrow decisions. Barry Joyce must easily have been the toughest, roughest and strongest boxer at the Tournament. In both his bouts he fought more polished opponents but his admirable determination plus excellent fitness carried the day. Barry absorbed lots of punishment but always handed out more and won his bouts decisively.
Southpaw "Vic" welterweight Peter Rich won his first bout inside the distance but lost a very even final with a decision that might well have gone either way. Peter proved himself a very able boxer; indeed, one well-known local trainer declared him the best boxer of the Tourney.
Barry Gibson, "Vic" middleweight, turned on the surprise of the night when, after drawing a first round bye, he opposed the competent and experienced Aucklander Bill Walker. Underdog Gibson gave an aggressive display and employed a useful left jab and straight right. Gibson appeared to sneak the verdict but the judges thought otherwise. Nevertheless full marks to the local boy for a fine performance.
With memories of his fine bout with Farrey in '57, team captain Doug Law disappointed with a listless display against the Fijian Vakambau. Vakambau gained the verdict but was clean bowled in one round in the final against Farrey.
M. Christie, the 6ft. 3in. local light heavy lost a close verdict to a hard-hitting Canterbury opponent but was always well in the fight thanks to his particularly useful straight left. The other Victoria boxer, lightweight S. Philips, had a big height advantage but unfortunately lacked condition and punching power and retired after the 2nd round.
R.E.J.
Cross Country
The course was in excellent condition on the day of the race and alterations made recently enabled it to be classified as an all-spike course.
At the start Colin McGuire (M.A.C.) set a cracking pace for the first mile but was passed by Murray Taylor (C.U.) after crossing the stream, with A. Murray (O.U.), W. Roberton (A.U.) and M. Sexton (M.A.C.) closely following.
At the half-way mark McGuire had slipped back through the field and Sexton had passed Roberton. Taylor, running very strongly, had opened up a big gap on Murray. Joyce (V.U.W.) had moved up to fifth place.
With a mile to go Taylor's position was unassailable although Murray had closed the gap somewhat. The final half mile of beach was particularly gruelling as the tide was high and the sand soft.
Canterbury' won the Dixon Trophy for the teams race convincingly from Otago and Victoria.
The standard of running was high and M. Taylor's time of 40.08 was excellent for the testing course.
Results
| 1. | D. M. Taylor (C.U.) | 40.8 |
| 2. | A. Murray (O.U.) | 40.33 |
| 3. | M. Sexton (M.A.C.) | 40.51 |
| 4. | W. Roberton (A.U.) | 40.59 |
| 5. | P. Joyce (C.U.W.) | 41.13 |
| 6. | D. Beauchamp (C.U.) | 41.56 |
| Points | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canterbury | 24 |
| 2. | Otago | 45 |
| 3. | Victoria | 45 |
| 4. | Auckland | 50 |
| 5. | Massey | 54 |
The Shakleford Cup between North Island teams was won by Victoria and the Carmalt-Jones Cup for South Island teams was won by Canterbury.
On Saturday, 23rd August, a N.Z.U. team consisting of the first six men home on Tuesday competed against two Wellington Provincial teams and a team of past N.Z.U Blues. A Victoria team also participated.
This race was particularly hard fought. P. Toy (Wgtn. A) led for most of the distance from A. Murray but with a mile to go Murray went into a 20-yard lead which he was able to hold going down the very arduous beach section. D. M. Taylor, the N.Z.U. champion, who was somewhat travel-weary, was fifth. Both N.Z.U. and Wellington had 20 points in the teams race but N.Z.U. won on the countback as they had first man home.
Results
| 1. | A. Murray (N.Z.U.) | 40.11 |
| 2. | P. Toy (Wn.A.) | 40.18 |
| 3. | B. Everitt (Wn.A) | 40.33 |
| 4. | A. Stevens (Wn.A.) | 40.55 |
| 5. | D. M. Taylor (N.Z.U.) | 41.4 |
| 6. | P foyce (N.Z.U.) | 41.361 |
| 7. | E Davis (Wn.B) | 41.37 |
| 8. | M. Sexton (N.Z.U.) | 41.57 |
| 9. | W. Roberton (N.Z.U.) | 41.59 |
| 10. | J. C. Hawke (N.Z.U. Blues) | 42.06 |
| Points | ||
| 1. | N.Z.U. | 20 |
| 2. | Wellington A | 20 |
| 3. | Wellington B | 56 |
| 4. | N.Z.U. Blues | 58 |
| 5. | V.U.W. | 89 |
Honours also went to Victoria in the debating and in the drinking horn contest. This year the drinking contest was held at the Western Park in Tinakori Road. The local victory was largely the result of the splendid form of Ken Beard, who equalled the universities' drinking record. For the first time in 15 years Victoria won the Joynt Scroll inter-university debating contest. The team consisted of Ted Thomas, who was adjudged first speaker, and John Whitta, this year's victor in the Plunket Medal Oratory Contest Both speakers were chosen to represent the New Zealand Universities against the touring Australian team. J. Doogue, Warwick Dent and Hector McNeill also added to our successes by having a splendid win over the touring Australians.
Soccer
Massey Wins Shield
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Colin Campbell (Massey and N.Z.U. Captain, 1958)
As has been the case for the last few years five teams competed in this year's tournament played at Kelburn Park. The grounds were in good condition and many hard and fast games were played. Massey won for the first time in its history while most other teams put up gallant struggles after their social tiredness. The function was held at the Basin Reserve Pavilion where the N.Z.U. team for 1958 was announced. This team was beaten both by Wellington Colts and by Manawatu. All in all a wonderful tournament was had by all and friendships were renewed, strengthened and created.