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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1936. Volume 7. Number 13.

1st XV's Good Win. — Basketballers' Double Victory

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1st XV's Good Win.

Basketballers' Double Victory

Football.

With the forwards playing with more dash than in any previous game this season, and the inside backs running straight and passing accurately, the First Fifteen on Saturday against Wellington, showed real form at last. G. G. Rae was back again behind the serum and his fast and accurate passing let G. A. Parsons away in many straight and penetrating runs. The titbit of the day was Parsons' blind side try in which by a very quick change of direction he had the defence all at sea, and scored behind the posts. To Rae also much of the credit for this move must go, as he changed the direction of play at the very last possible moment, and gave a splendid pass to his first five-eights. R. Reid was right on his game at second five-eights, and his cut-in was working at its best, The three-quarters were solid and showed dash. Bill Thurston, though out of position on the wing, gamely made several tgood runs, whilst Wild and J. F. O'D. Fitzgerald, the "mystery player," took a lot of pulling down. Tricklebank was more than sound at full-back.

In the forwards, A. Russell, R. Burke and Cunliffe were outstanding, though the pack as a whole showed real improvement. More dash wash shown, and when the Varsity forwards learn how to tackle low, the team should resolve itself into a far strongr match-winning force.

Men's Hockey.

On Saturday, the 1st XI. met Hutt at Naenae After holding them to no socre at half-time, and with many opportunities wasted in the second spell, Varsity lost the match by one goal to nil. On recent performances the prospects of their defeating Hutt with whom they were equal in the championship, seemed bright. In fact, if the team had played half as well as it did at Tournament, they could have. The whole team just seemed to go to pieces for no apparent reason at all.

During the first spell the Green forwards saw a fair bit of the ball and were often in their opponents' circle. A couple of good shots were saved by the goalie, but on the whole the shooting was poort. The defence at this stage of the game was quite sound and despite several onslaughts, held the opposing forwards. The play in the first spell had been fast, but not productive of much good hockey. It seemed safe to forecast, however, that Varsity would intensify the pressure in the next spell and win out with their latent speed and fitness. There was no doubt that they could do it. But what a second spell! Some strange affliction seemed to take hold of the whole team. It started with the forwards, whose effors on attack, especially down the wings, were painful towatch. Then the halves began to lose their dash and finally the full-backs showed signs weakening. Desperate fighting in the circle kept Hutt out, but our forwards simply couldn't get the ball into the net. Even after Hutt had scored from a penalty corner the Green attack had several opportunities, but their own ineffectuality and lack of support from the halves allowed theeir opponents to clear.

Altogether it was a very disappointing exhibition and we can only hope the lapse is merely transient. They certainly can play hockey on occasions.

Harrier Club.

Recent weeks have found the Harrier weeks have found the Harrier Club setting in to racing stride. Horsley's win in the Novice Race was followed by fastest time in the Sherwood Cup, when he defeated, with apparent ease, Cairns, Scrymgeour and Bagnall. These are both comparatively short races, but for such as doubt Horsley's ability over a longer stretch, his Dorne Cup performance (18th man home, 2nd of V.U.C. team) must be quoted. The Dorne (5 miles) saw D. Cairns give his finest race so far, when he stayed close to the forefront of the province's runners and finished in seventh place. This runner is training more consistently than previously and may rank highly when provincial honours are considered.

D. Scrymeoug, who set the rapid initial pace in the Sherwood, is a man of whom better performances will be expected later, while O'Connor, Bagnall and Porter would be more reliable men with close attention to training.

Gabites, winner of the Sherwood Handicap, is a steady runner of the type from which teams are made.

The toughest run of the season was the mystery "point to point," Karori to Island Bay; being variations on a theme of hills, bracken, gorse and driven rain, with hot baths and a fine afternoon tea as finale. Any more bright ideas, Mr. Viggers?

On Saturday the annual six and a-quarter mile handicap race was held at Karori. Although the race itself was poilt through several runner following the Presbyterian Club's trail which crossed ours in Wilton's Road, all nevertheless had a pleasant outing.

F. King was first home, after going slightly astray, and he was followed by D. Viggers, Miller and McLean, all of whom ran well, especially Viggers, who had also been out earlier to lay the trail. The diversity of courses taken naturally affected the times considerably.

The method of determining the Club champion was exhaustively discussed after the race and it was decided to adopt a new system whereby only club races were to be taken into consideration.

The Club will next Saturday be inaugurating a Vistiror's pack, catering specially for anyone who has a spare Saturday and wished to keep fit, and the run will be from Eastbourne towards Pencarrow.

Basketball.

Saturday last spelt victory for both the Varsity teams and rigorous was the rejoicing thereof.

Previous to the Varsity match, we watched a great match between the two probable champions of the Wellington Senior A teams—Wellington East and Kia Ora A. The game was fast and furious and every girl in both teams was playing on top of form. IIna Small proved to be the light of the Wellington East forwards, potting some marvellous far-away goals. The Kia Toa goal third gave a great dispaly in the face of their tough opposition. The last few minutes saw the game 20-all, then 21-all, ten a win to Kia Ora, 22-21. It remains to be seen what is the result of the second rounde. East are the holders of the Championship trophy at the moment.

Varsity A played a good, but not over-strenuous, game with Technical College, the bright part of the latter's team being their forward third, where the goals gave an exhibition of accurate passing and sure shooting. In the goal third of Varsity some brilliant field work was done by J. Grainger who was up against a very tough partner. However, Janet has now regained her ancient prowess at goal-shooting. Marjory Gibbons is the best shooter, but does not get many opportunites, because she does not jump enough, nor come in front of her partner. The Varsity centre combined quite well, the defenders played individually well, but their combination was "not so good." The second pass in the defence third is still too slow.

The Varsity Senior B had a good win over Kia Ora, who fielded a steady team. The score of 25 to Varsity, 16 to Kia Ora, speaks well for the V.U.C. team, especialy as their best goalie, Eve Irwin, was in absentia. The big hand to the B Captain for being the only V.U.C. girls included in the reps.—Onward Muriel!

We were disappointed that more V.U.C. girls were not chosen as reps. Probably swat and Training Colleg TGourney has interfered with practice. But we wish Erice Overton had lhad a better spin. The selectors only saw her play once. This girl should go far.

Nutshell Results

Football.

Seniors v. Wellington, won 25-7.

Senior B v. Porirua, lost 3-0.

Junior (1st Div.) v. Seatoun, lost 13-5.

Junior (2nd Div.) v. Wellington, won 8-0.

Third (1st Div.) v. Silverstream. won, 13-12.

Third (2nd Div.) v. Institute, won by defalut.

Fourth v. Hutt, lost 24-3.

Men's Hockey.

Seniors v. Hutt, lost 1-0.

Senior B v. Technical, lost 6-1

Junior v. Wesley, won 7-0.

T.C. v. Wesley, won 7-0.

T.C. v. Karori, won 4-2.

Third v. Karori, won 4-2.

Third C v. Indians, lost 4-0.

Women's Hockey.

Senior v. Hutt United, lost 5-1.

Junior v. T.O.G., lost 7-0.

T.C. v. Wgtn. East O.G., lost 22-14.

Basketball

Seniors v. Wgtn. T.O.G., won 14-8.

Seniors B v. Kia Ora, won 25-16.

T.C. v. Wgtn. East O.G., lost 22-14.