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EIGHTH GRADE
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FIRST ELEVEN
Critique
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St. Andrew's
was well suported by Dawson, Lock and Leckie. The backs had a good combination1 McLean at half-back getting the ball out quickly and cleanly to Hayes at rst ve-eighth. Miller, at second ve-eighth, scored all our 17 points with two tries and one conversion and three penalties. Centre was played by Boyd who played well all season. The wings were played by Stevens, Henderson and Alexander, and all three tackled well. Keith played full-back for part of the season. He was very good on attack and got us out of danger many times.
game against Otago Boys' High producing the most encouraging performance for a number of years. To see a team go down ghting against more skilled opponents or else play out a stubborn draw is a tribute to its individual members as well as to its captain and col­ lective spirit. Let us hope this spirit continues into the new season.
On 3rd August we had an enjoyable trip to Winton where we played Central Southland College. Playing their 2nd XV, we were not entirely disgraced when we lost 15-0.
R. WATSON: A great trier. Bowled economically but did not always receive his just reward in wickets. Led the team with spirit and good judgment.
The team was: Keith, Henderson, Stevens, Alex­ ander, Boyd, Miller, Hayes (captain), McLean, Suther­ land, Leckie, Herbison, Lock, Dawson, Hay, Crozier, Macdonald, Evans, Checketts, Guise.
R. POLSON: Technique suspect. Attacking bats­ man with ghting qualities. Excellent innings against O.B H.S Should improve. Brilliant eld.
Throughout the season enthusiasm never lapsed, thanks to the encouragement handed out by our coach, Mr. Parish. His encouragement inspired everyone to train hard for the next match. our coach says, " it is not to win, but to play the game", which the team did and did it well.
I. M. SHIRLEY: Good looking left-hand batsman who is developing steadily Fields well and has had much success with nagging left-arm spinners. Good eldsman.
The team did not have a very successful season as far as the record book is concerned. However, we did provide some stern opposition for the other teams in the competition. The best displays were against S.T.C., a game we lost 8-6, and a 9-8 loss against Marist.
G. N. ADAM: Imperturable bat, given to rescuing the side from a crisis. Should score more runs than he does. A competent wicket-keeper.
Two of the hardest workers in the forwards were Beer and Prentice, while in the backs Dixon, Wilson and Thomson were always prominent. The team for each game was selected from a group of thirty boys. Consequently, little real combination was achieved in the team but every boy_ enLoyed the opportunity to play.
K. WHYTE: Unspectacular but useful all-rounder who has had some very good days. Always gave of his best.
The boys thank Mr. McClymont for his coaching and encouragement throughout the season.
M. GALBRAITH: A promising young batsman.
The team was selected from the following players:
Played a good innings against Kings. Fielding must improve.
Valentine (captain), Calder, Dixon, King, Powley, Forrest, McIntyre, M. Wilson, Drummond, Dawson, McClure, Hillis, Bourchier, Burrows, Chalmers, Brown, Prentice, G. Hampton, Robertson, Bennett, McFadden, G. Wilson, Thomson, Beer, Collie, A. Hampton, Ryder, Rose, Donaldson.
Cricket
The past season's cricket has been one of steady improvement for the First Eleven and has seen also the blooding of a number of new players. The results of the inter-school matches were heartening, with the
L. GALBRAITH: Promising leg spinner. Has not much con dence in himself but will develop if he per­ severes.
H. MORGAN: Opening bat. Sound player with good concentration. Played a number of valuable innings.
C. W. McKENZIE. Disapointing season. Lacks a_ sound technique and con dence. Has elded well but received a setback with injury.
G. ADAMS: Could be the best attacking bat in the team. Left-hander of real potential. Tries hard in the eld.
M. PASCOE: Has shown outstanding ability as a medium pace bowler for one so young. Has still a lot to learn about the game.
P. J. McLAUCHLAN: A very good opening bat.
He joined the team for the last game with success.
P. CLARK: Could develop into a pace bowler of real merit.
A. L. NEWTON: Gave good service when called upon. Unlucky to miss selection for some games.
Played at Christchurch, with the temperatures in the mid 70's on both days, on a hard and fast wicket~ the only one encountered all season. Hearne, the St. Andrew's captain, won the toss and elected to bat. After an early success, the Southland bowlers toiled very hard for little reward and St. Andrew's quickly ran to 210 for 4. But then the batting collapsed in the face of a hostile onslaught by Whyte who captured ve for 44 including the wicket of Adams who top scored with 79. Of the other Southland bowlers, Morland bowled with little luck to take three for 102. and St. Andrew's were nally dismissed for 271.
Southland began disastrously with the loss of MacGregor in the opening over and then t·he loss of four more wickets before the total was 30. But then Adam (53) and Shirley (53) were associated in near century partnership which brought some respectability to the scoreboard, Adam playing the anchor role and Shirley attacking both slow and fast bowling contempt­ usualy. When Shirley was nally run out, Southland collapsed again to be all out for 138.
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