May 1963 17 points:—Melbourne High School, 132; Wesley gain the moral victory for the season, as they led College, 98; Scotch College, 88. for the majority of the meeting. However, Wesley's One bright spot in a disappointing day was the overall strength finally showed through, and in a improved swimming of Keown in winning the under- thrilling finish, the weather blowing a gale, Wesley 15 55 yards freestyle in fine style. defeated Scotch by ten points. Saturday, 16th March, saw Wesley contesting Final points:—Wesley College. 128; Scotch Carey, Haileybury College and Xavier College. A College, 118; Melbourne Grammar School, 105: rejuvenated Wesley team, out for "blood," proved Xavier College, 73; Geelong College, 66; Carey, 42. too strong for these schools, "chalking" up another Diving.—In general, the divers of the School team convincing victory. have had a successful year, winning many places On Friday, 22nd March, in the final meeting, in the open, under-16 and under-15 dives. Searle, Wesley in a relatively close struggle, were once ably supported by Lawrence, dived in both the open more successful. and under-16 events with much success, and R. Keown, continuing his Melbourne High Form, Teasdale showed great promise in the under-15 dive. swam well, as did Pynor, Danks, Smith, Read, with, Members of the School Swimming Team, 1963:— of course, Ayerbe his unbeatable self. Under-14.—A, Ayerbe, Critchley, Danks, Osborn, Final points:—Wesley College, 207; Melbourne McLaren, Strahan, Wells, Grammar School, 196; Haileybury College, 92, Under-15,—Candy, Harris, Keown, Pynor, B, The All Schools Victorian Swimming Champion­ Samuel, R. Teasdale. ship Competitions were held at the Olympic Under-16,—Downing, Fowler, Hooper, Hughes, Swimming Stadium on Saturday, 23rd March, and although in numbers, Wesley was strongly repre­ Maddison, Pither, T, Smith, sented, our overall results were disappointing with Open.—J, Ayerbe (Captain), Fielding, Fitzpatrick few places gained. The breaststrokers were the most (Vice-Captain), Lawrence, Opray, Read, Rush, G. successful. The under-14 4 x 55 yards breaststroke Samuel, Searle, Thomas, Walmsley. relay (Danks, Osborne, McLaren, A. Ayerbe) came It is true to say that this year Wesley has had second to Melbourne High in a thrilling race. many individual champions, but under the leader­ The open 4 x 110 yards breaststroke relay ship and coaching of J. P. Ayerbe, R. I. Fitzpatrick. (Thomas, Walmsley, Dungey, Read) "crossed the and Mr. S. B. Heywood, it would be true to say line" in first position, but to the disappointment of that Wesley owed its success to a champion team all concerned was disqualified, the Melbourne High rather than a team of champions; a team moulded team finally taking the honours. by vigorous and enthusiastic training, and a genuine A relay meeting was arranged at Xavier for 30th will to win for the School. March between Xavier, Wesley, Scotch, Melbourne The School is indebted to those mentioned above, Grammar, Geelong College and Carey. Although who together with certain Old Boys and enthusias­ officially Wesley had won the Public Schools com­ tic parents, were responsible for an extremely petition, it seemed evident that Scotch College might successful swimming season. TENNIS Hugh Price, Captain of the School, was elected Wesley v. Melbourne Grammar School (Doubles and Singles) Captain of Tennis for 1963, G. Hanson was elected Wesley: 6 rubbers 13 sets 105 games. Vice-Captain. Melbourne Grammar School: 3 rulibers 7 sets 81 games. Competition for places in the teams was very keen Wesley v. Geelong College (Two Set Matches—Doubles) this year, especially in the open sections. Three Geelong College: 10 sets 83 games. open teams of good standard could have been Wesley: 6 sets 57 games. chosen, however lack of sufficient courts prevented Wesley v. Xavier College (Final Game—Doubles and Singles) many boys from attaining a place in the team. Wesley: 5 rubbers 10 sets 95 games. .Xavier: 4 rubbers 9 sets 77 games. The first open team consisted of H. Price, G. The second open team played three matches only, Hanson, J. Smairl, J. Leftley, P. Chenoweth, P. Vial. as Geelong College and Geelong Grammar School R. Wilson and C. Adams. They enjoyed a season of were unable to field teams. In the matches they mixed success in which they won three matches played however, the seconds were particularly success­ and lost two. Fine team spirit and often brilliant ful, defeating Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar play by individuals was displayed. School; and Carey Grammar School in the final. The results of the first teams' matches were:— The under-15 team was defeated by Scotch College and Xavier College and defeated Melbourne Gram­ First Team—Open Wesley v. Geelong Grammar (Doubles Only) mar School, Wesley: 6 rubbers 13 sets 88 games. Wesley had a very successful tennis season again Geelong Grammar School: 1 rubber 3 sets 55 games. this year and the continuing success of tennis in Wesley v. Scotch College (Doubles and Singles) the School seems assured under the able direction Scotch: 11 rubbers 21 sets 173 games. of Mr, R, G, Hulme. The School appreciates the Wesley: 5 rubbers 14 sets 150 games. service Mr. Hulme has rendered by organising and encouraging tennis this year. .