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astic Record and also the Canadian Olympic Trials Record. When Jack came home, he didn't sit hack satis- fied with this feat. He set torwork to get into shape for the Ontario Open meet at Orillia. On July 1, he won easily, cleared 6 ft. 2 in. in an exhibition jump, and also became the joint holder of the Ontario All Round Championship. He tied with Smallcombe of Toronto for this hon- or.
While C. C. I. students were hav- ing a good time in the summer, Jack worked away, perfecting his style so that when he jumped in Toronto at the Dominion Open Meet, he again put C.C.I. colors ,on top. This win en- titled him to a position on the Em- pire Games Team and the Colling- wood boy went to Hamilton where he wore the Maple Leaf for Canada. While there Jack met Percy Williams fastest human, and Lord Burghley, the English athlete, among many fa- mous athletes who had gathered for the games.
Jack failed to win the jump hera being nosed out by Viljoen of South Mrica, and Stargatt of Canada. However, it was no disgrace
to lose to these men and when Viljoen wrenched a ligament, Jack was taken to Chicago to represent the British Empire. The long grind was b~ghming to tell on him and he failed to clear more than 5 ft. 10 in. However. he did his best and nobody can say more of anyone.
Already American universit'ies, notably Notre Dame, have been after Jack but so far he has said "Noth- ing doing."
Jack doesn't confine his exploits to jumping. The Junior O.H.A. Hoc- key team owe many of of their goals to this 8ame Jack and the C.C.I. Foot- ball team owe just as many touch- downs and exploits to their captain who is Jack Portland.
This record for one boy during six months, to say the least, looks rath- er impressive. But, take our word for it, it's just a start. He will be jump- mg a.gain this spring, and is out to clear up any records he ]happened to miss last year.
The students of the C.C.I. will fol- low his triumphs with great inter- est.
-Walter G. Rice.
"THE GLEANER" 43
GIRLS' SPORTS
Doris Kells, Editor
The C.C.I. Girls' Softball team, under the capable direction of Mr. V. A. Ellis won the Dr. J. M. Mit- chell Trophy after many exciting games. The team! was defeated but once, namely in the game Barrie at Collingwood, and this by the close score of 5-4. The COSSA games were played with Barrie and Owen Sound on the same days as the Junior and Senior rug1by games. After each game a sumptuous banquet was ser- ved in the school, after which speech- es and dancing lasted a few hours. The following is a short synopsis of the games played in the COSSA
league.
Barrie at Collingwood. Score-B.C.I. 5; C.C.I. 4
This was undoubtedly the most -exciting game of the season, the teams being practically even through- out the game. but by a piece of poor base running by Collingwood's team, the Barrie team gained a run which decided the game. Marg. V anZant, pitching and Elsie Le Roy outfiehl-
er, figured largely in the 'game, al- though they were ably supported by Edie Vickers, Jean Owen and Dot We!.sh.
Collingwood at Owen Sound
Score C. C. I. 13; O.S.C.V.I. 12 The girls played a good game, aid-