ATHLETIC
SPORTS DAY, 1955
We had our usual fine day with a large crowd of visitors,
parents and friends, who witnessed a successful meeting, and some excellent
times were recorded.
A report on the outstanding achievements of girl athletes on
Sports Day is included in the Girls' Athletic Report. On the Girls' side the
final placingss were as follows: Corinthians (House Athletic Champions) with 87
pts., Trojans 72, Spartans 63 and Athenians 58.
The Boys had a most successful afternoon, during which
fourteen School records were broken. New record holders are as follow:
100 yds, Senior, 10.2 sec. Cole.
880 yds. Senior, 2 min. 10.2 sec. Luxon.
70 yds. Junior Hurdles, 11.6 sec. Lucas.
110 yds. Senior Hurdles, 14.5 sec. Cole.
Javelin junior, 76ft. 10in. Heanly, M.
Javelin Senior, 144ft. 83in. Shute.
Discus Junior, 87ft. )1in. England.
Discus Intermediate, 104ft. 8in. Luggar.
Discus Senior, 106ft. 8in. Thomas.
Shot, Senior, 38ft. 1/2in. Witts.
Relay Junior, 58.8 sec. Spartans.
Relav Senior, 50.2 sec. Spartans.
1 mile Intermediate, 5 min. 30.2 sec. Hallett.
1 mile Senior, 4 min. 58.9 sec. Luxon.
The Boys' Athletic Shield was won by Spartans with
145.5 pts., Corinthians 127.5 pts., Athenians 114.5 pts. and
Trojans
95.5 pts.
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As this Magazine goes to press early in November 1 can only
review the term's activities up to half term.
The keenness for Rugger shown last year has continued,
particularly amongst the juniors, but 1 feel that some of the bovs in the
Middle School have a preference for Soccer. Not since 1 have been associated
with the coaching of Rugger in this School have 1 seen such promising talent amongst
the first forms, especially in IA. I am sure that their success has been gained
by constant practice of the basic skills; on most evenings they
could be seen passing, catching, working "scissors" movements,
practising cross kicks and employing the "grubber" kick and
drop kick with the skill of boys with several years' experience; their success
surely is sufficient proof that practice of the fundamentals and skills of any
game is necessary if an average player is to become a "class" player.
1st XV.
Captain: P. MARLOW. Vice Captain: M. SHUTE.
With only six of last year's successful 1st XV available we
could not expect great things, but in practices held before the first game it
looked as if we would have a useful team with Marlow and Shute as experienced
halves and Thomas a good hooker and pack leader.
The team started with an evenly contested game at Newton
Abbot, but were defeated, 11 17. At home to Tiverton we lost 13 6
but in the following game at Crediton, against stronger opposition, we held our
own, 6 6. It was not until our sixth game that we were able to record a
victory, when we defeated Exmouth " B " by 9 pts. to 3.
Avery, who has shown considerable improvement this year, has
been our chief scorer to date, having scored six tries. Shute has improved as a
scrum half and given a fine long service to his outsides. Our mid field
players have been much too prone to. individualism instead of employing more
orthodox back play in getting the ball to the wings for them to start the
attack. Cannon has played consistently well at full back. In the pack
Morgan has shown great improvement and has been well supported by Thomas and
wing forwards Lavis and Bastin, who, although small, have plenty of speed and
courage.
1st XV Summary to 22nd October, 1955.
Played 6, Won 1, Drawn 1, Points for, 42, against, 81.
v. Newton Abbot G.S. Lost 11 17.
v. Tiverton G.S. Lost 6 13.
v. Q.E.G.S., Crediton Drawn 6 6.
v. Withycombe 2nd XV. Lost 10 18.
v. St. Mary's School Lost 0 24.
v. Exmouth “B” Won 9 3.
Captain: D. SQUIRE. Vice Captain: M. BAMSEY.
The Colts have so far had a most inglorious season, having
lost all three games, two of them very heavily.
One thing to be said in their favour, however, is that at
least ten of this year's fifteen will be available to play for the Colts next
season, and two who have shown considerable promise, Thomas (ii) and Stuart,
will be available for two seasons.
The team were outweighted and outplayed in their first two
games, but showed improved form against St. Mary's. They have played pluckily
and shown plenty of courage and determination even when the odds have been so
heavily against them.
England and Newman (i) have shown that they will develop
into a fine pair of halves with an understanding uncommon among boys of their
age. Lucas at full back has shown improvement and should be a real asset
next year. Bamsey at centre has worked hard and tackled well, whilst amongst
the forwards Bannister and Havill have shown considerable promise.