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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University College, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 20, No. 13. September 12, 1957

Fencing

Fencing

For the fourth Winter Tournament in succession V.U.C. won the Fencing. The team was somewhat weakened by The loss of its captain Tony Ellis with flu. Nevertheless the Men's foil and sabre teams went through the tournament unbeaten, winning all events by wide margins. Outstanding were Bob Binning and Kent Beard who were both selected to represent New Zealand Universities against Auckland Province. Christopher Beeby was reserve for the N.Z.U. team.

It is interesting to note that although V.U.C. teams have won their events for the past successive four years no New Zealand University Blues have been awarded to any of its members. This year Bob Binning who has twice won the National Sabre title was most unfortunate not to receive recognition.

The Women's foil team took third place but fought better than for some years. Dawn France lost only one bout and was selected for the New Zealand Universities team. Janet Serivens was most unfortunate not to be selected after taking third place in the team matches. Helen Maddison, a newcomer to Winter Tournament fought very well and her confidence and vigorous style should add considerable strength to the women's teams in years to come.

Detailed results were:

  • Men's Foil: V.U.C. beat A.U.C. 11-5. C.U.C. 13-3, and O.U. 11-5.
  • Sabre: V.U.C. beat A.U.C. 8-1, C.U.C. 7-2. and O.U. 6-3.
  • Women's Foil: V.U.C. beat C.U.C. 5-4, lost to A.U.C. 4-5. and to O.U. 4-5.