Cricket Fifteen Wesley Teams Contested the A.P.S
Manning of Boats Rowing at Wesley College received an impetus in 1984 through the generosity of two loyal benefactors. On Wednesday, 4th April, two new boats were named at a special ceremony, one built solely and the other partly by our Boatman, Mr. Frank Steven. The gathered audience was addressed by the Principal, who spoke of the devotion and close ties to Wesley shown by Mr. Gordon Newton and Mr. Jack Joel, who donated the boats and after whom they were named. Mrs. June Newton carried out the ceremony for "The Newton" and Mrs. Karen Joel, the "Jack M. Joel". The First and Second Crews then launched the new boats and the spectators were able to see the crews row past. At the Naming of the New Boats. Cricket Fifteen Wesley teams contested the A.P.S. Cricket competition this The annual game against Newlnglon resulted In a Wesley win. Wesley 4/202 declared (Sheehan 74. season. Prahran teams were Firsts, Secon(Js, Thirds, Fourths, Under 16A, B, Seaton 55. Schmidt 38) defeated Newlngton 6/152 C and D, Under 15B, C and D, Under 14D, Under 13B, and for the first time declared (Hallord 3/50, Grant 2/9) and 8/125 (Lie 2/1. Savedra 3/22), Wesley. 12 bonus points defeated Glen Waverley boys combined with Prahran players to fill the Under 15A and Newlngton. 7 bonus points lo regain the Chaplain's Under 14A sides. Trophy During Iheir stay Newlngton visitors were billeted with Wesley cricketing families. Our appreciation must be expressed to coaches and supervisors for the After a further game against Haileybury College on work done in the practice nets and on the field during the year.
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