The University Freshmen's Athletic Sports were held on Monday, Nov. 12, when several members of our College distinguished themselves. Mr. Norris won a heat in the 100 yards race, was bracketed with two others for the High Jump (at 5 ft. 1 in.), and was first for the Long Jump at 18 ft. 5 in. Mr. Cooper was first, and Mr. W. Hoare second, in the Hurdle race. The ground was very heavy in consequence of much rain the night before, so that the heights and distances actually jumped are not to be considered a fair standard for estimating the winners' powers. The officers of the Lady Margaret Boat Club for the present term are: President-E. W. Bowling, M.A. Second Captain-A. J. Finch. Lieutenant W. P. H. Vaughan and Ensign E. S. Thorpe having resigned the commissions lately held by them in the Cambridge University Volunteers, Corporal Č. F. Roe has been elected Lieutenant, and Private F. Lyman, Ensign. The preliminary competition to select six for the final match for H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' cup, took place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23rd and 24th. Captain Richardson and Lieut. Roe of No. 2 Company are among those selected. The final match takes place on Dec. 1st. The College cricket ground was this year opened for practice in the Long Vacation: this was a great convenience, and several more members were thereby induced to join the Club. The following were the principal matches: July 11. v. University Servants. The Servants scored 69 and 33. St. John's 146, of which Mr. Bennett scored 58. July 16 and 17. v. Trinity. Trinity 87 and 149. St. John's 202 and 35 for four wickets. In the first innings Mr. Carpmael scored 41. July 20 and 21. v. Clare. Clare 166 and 52. St. John's 174 and 19. In the first innings Mr. Carpmael scored 43; two of the Johnian eleven were absent on the second day. July 24 and 25. v. The University. The University 88 and 157. St. John's 220 and 26 for 7 wickets. In the first innings Mr. Cotterill scored 94, Mr. Bennett 31. July 28 and 30. v. Rev. P. Frost's Eleven. The Eleven 230. St. John's 95 and 92. August 7 and 8. v. Trinity. Trinity 259 and 139 for 8 wickets. St. John's 204 of which Mr. Warren scored 106 and Mr. Torry 39 (not out). August 11. v. Christ's College. Christ's 163 for 7 wickets. St. John's 181. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Carpmael each scored 29. August 15 and 16. v. College Servants. The Servants 123 and 204, Cornwell scoring 22 and 104 (not out). The College 81 and 161 for 6 wickets. In the first innings Mr. Bonsey scored 36. In the second Mr. Carpmael 49, Mr. Taylor 45 (not out), Mr. Radcliffe 28 (not out). + ERRATUM. Vol. v., p. 161, 8th line from the bottom, for £300 read £3000. In the time of the empire, £3125. |