B.H.S. Ends Sydney’s Schools’ Winning Run

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30443, 18 May 1964, Page 16

B.H.S. Ends Sydney’s Schools’ Winning Run

The failure of the King’s Schodl, Sydney, backs to press home the advantage of plentiful, possession lost their team the game against Christchurch Boys' High School at Straven road on Saturday by 16- points to 6. Played at a fast pace the match held the interest of the large crowd of more than 2000. It was the first defeat of King’s School in four matches against secondary school teams in its tour of New Zealand. The teams were:—

King's: School. —D. Brazier; R. Whitington, F. Lindemann, P. Bunting (vice-captain); D. Garvan, J. White; M. Shephard; H. Rose (captain); M. Van R|jn, N. Dawson, A. Halliday, M. Forster; W. Carroll, M. Cleveland, I. Slack-Smith.

Boys' High School.’—B. G. Spear (captain); A. J. Mclntyre, L. G. Legge, P. J. Sheldon; R. J. Queree, G. W. Henry; R. J. Stanbufy; P. F. Davis; D. W. Crockett, P. M. McNeill, I. H. McElwee, P. J. Flewellen; G. H. Glackin, I. B. Bull, D. D. Smith (vice-captain). In the King's School team P. Stokes replaced A. Halliday dure nk nnai firs r6ftnas nd t n o ea f UIF; replaced by J. Robertson. Although unable to match the strength and weight of the opposing pack in set play the Boys'High School forwards were not subdued and gave a lively display in the loose. Flewellen, a fast and strong running flanker, and Bull, who made several breaks from the front of the line-out, were outstanding in a very even. pack. Smith led the forwards well, holding them together early in the second spell when the King’s School eight threatened to take control.

The Boys’ High School backline had few opportunities to move as a unit but individually

were more than a match- for their opponents. Henry and Queree showed alertness and treat speed off the mark and pear was a safe full-back. The King’s School forwards, mainly through some fine work by. Dawson, Slack-Smith and Rose, gained almost complete dominance in the line-outs. Rose was also prominent In loose play, but the forwards, as a whole, lacked the fire of the School pack. The efforts of the forwards, and the immaculate service given by the half-back, Shephard, were squandered by the slow- lobbed passing of the King’s School backs. Shephard's passing and all-round play were of a high order. D. Brazier was a fine full-back, handling well and proving most penetrative when he chose to run. Spear opened the scoring after 12 minutes with a penalty and Brazier equalised three minutes later when' Boys’ High School were penalised. Early in the second half Henry picked up a dropped pass outside the twenty-five, swerved past two defenders and scored by the posts. Spear converted. After 15 minutes Brazier aSIf Ve^pWa^o^fli'V'fUildrives and putted nke a An interception by Queree, who ran 50 yards to score near the corner, gave School a decisive lead. The final score came after Queree had kicked through and bustled the fullback. Flewellen picked up to score wide out. The referee was Mr R. O. McDowell.