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ROWING T EAM
ROWING
The newly reformed rowing squad started off
with considerable en th usias m, and the members
helped to make the venture a great suc cess.
First day at sea-s-er, on the lake, was quite an
experience to us, the in experienced, and many of
us found out what it was like to be sitting wa ist
deep in water with our feet tied to the bottom
of the boat. On other occasions however many
got wet feet while still in the boar.
Apart from the sensations of sea-sickness, coni ­
plete soakings, cramps, bruised shins, skulls and
backs, nagging coxswain, nagging crews, complete
exhaustion, cold feet and nagging coxswain, we
discovered that this was indeed a m ost enjoyable
sport.
We scored little success at our first regatta at
Ballarat despite the fact that we were turned to
blocks of ice. But our great succ ess was encountered
when we got hold of the coach's transistorized
megaphone and we used it on young lovers. slacking
council workers and speeding motorists. No success
was encountered in the "M ac Rob: ' girls' school
area.
Attempts to drown the coxswain were unsuccessful
although the splashes of water from some
well-aimed bad rowing stakes made things a
little grim.
Sincere appreciation is extended by all memo
hers of the rowing team to Mr. Tyler. who, as our
coach, has done everything humanly possible to
boost the ego of th e team. Mr. Tyler. who has had
a good deal of experience in coas tal rowing in
England, had no tr ouble in guiding us through
the treacherous weather conditions which sometimes
befell us on the Albert Park Lake.
Talk was going around, about the designing of
a boat which we hope to build. Optional extras
we hope will include hand and foot warmers;
wind canopies; rear-vision mirrors; back rests; sun
visors; um brellas; transistor radios an intercom
system (not linked to the cox); and, of course,
vitamin pills.
The suggestion of a small outboard motor was
rej ected as we agreed that it would make the
crew into a lot of softees as well as being degrading
to this rugged sp or t.
We since rely hope that Mr. T yler will continue
his excellen t work as coach next year . With the
aid of strong, enthusiastic members. Mr . Tyler
will undoubtedly raise a crew which will be feared
by all othe r noteworthy crews of Melbourne.
SOCCER
Caulfield Tech, senior school soccer started off a
shor t season (3 matches) w.ith a rushed-up team
when we lea rnt we were to play Footscray Tech , on
our own ground. We did as well as could ha ve
been expected but lost 4-2 to a ver y strong
Footscra y team.
The second game, versus th e Go rdon Institute
of Technology, was played at Geelong. and we had
a considerably stronger team . After a hard and
close battle we came o u t the victor s bea ting
Gordon by 4·2.
The return match against Footscray was played
at ].U.S.T.'s ground not far from Footscray Tech.
Caulfield won the toss and kicked with a very strong
wind. At half time we were leading by only 2-0
and we prepared ourselves for an all-out Footscray
attack. But our forwards started to function and
with good co-operation from the backs we were
able to score another 3 to their I.
Final score 5·1 for Caulfield.
Goal score rs: Brouwer 3. Sack 1, Lakusa 1.
Marty Gibbs played extremel y well in goal, and
Alby Brouer was a very forc eful forward.
The deciding m atch against Melbourne Tech,
was not played because at the last m inute
R .M.LT. "chickened out",
The boys in the soccer team are:-Kilvert
(capt.), Xoss (U ,C.); Gibbs, Ralton, Blackburn.
Middleton, Lakusa, Sack. Kanakis and Gombos;
and we would like to thank Mr. Gowty for his
efforts throughout the season.
PETER KILVERT (Cap t.)
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