No. 72
To account for the absence of the “Harrow” & Eton matches, this year, I must record that Scott would not allow the fellows in the “Play” to play football after a certain day – before which day it was impossible to play them.
To account for the absence of the “Harrow” & Eton matches, this year, I must record that Scott would not allow the fellows in the “Play” to play football after a certain day – before which day it was impossible to play them.
The Play this year was Ter. Phormio, & all the parts were remarkably well sustained. J F Lucas Prin. Opp.
The T. B. & QS. match- Came off in the Play Half this year & resulted after an exciting game in favour of the QS. Harrison having taken a long shot, was aided by a tremendous wind and managed to send the ball just below the string. J F Lucas Prin. Opp.
The Charterhouse Football Match was decided in favour of Westminster two goals to one. Westminster had the strongest team by far: but Charterhouse having placed 3 men in goals it was almost impossible to obtain one. J F Lucas Prin. Opp.
The Athletics Sports came off on Thursday & Friday Oct 17 & 28. The weather was on the whole “propitious” but the “Ground” bad. The running excelled former years, as did also the jumping – in which Giles QS. cleared 5ft 6” & in the Pole jump Harrison QS. 8ft 8in, the “Long” Account will…
The TB. & QS. Cricket match was won by 18 runs by the QS. In the first innings the QS. got 127. Short scoring 44 & Bray 31 and the TB.s 76. through not having Edward who was once one of the best bats. The T.B. score was obtained by Hammans 24 not out &…
The TB. And QS. Boat Race. Came off on Saturday after 12. Directly after the start Fitzgerald TB. (cox) steered into QS. And we stopped for a fresh start. We got off very well and after a good race to the point, the Q. S. went ahead and won by four lengths. TB. QS. 1. …
Eton and Westminster Boat Race crews – Westminster Eton st..lbs …
The Dean Thomas was gained by Pember T. B. at Whitsuntide. J F Lucas Prin. Opp.
The “Fencing Badge” was won by F Pownall T. B. after some very exciting play. He also gained a pair of foils given by Prof Angelo. J F Lucas Prin. Opp.