SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB

ANNUALREPORTS

1979/1980 to 1988/1989

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1979-80 ======NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND, 1980 IN THE BRENNAN ROOM, HOLME AND SUTHERLAND BUILDING (OLD UNION) AT 7.30P.M.

AGENDA (1 ) Apologies ( 2) Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 4th July, 1979 (3) Adoption of the Annual Report for the 1979-80 Season (4) Presentations (i) of the Albert Cup to the 2nd XI (ii) of the Balmain-Drummoyne Award to the 8th XI (5) Elections (i) Patron (ii) President (iii) Life Members (iv) Vice Presidents (V) Honorary Secretary (Vi) Honorary Assistant Secretary (vii) Honorary Treasurer (viii) Two Delegates to the N.S.W.C.A. (ix) Two Delegates to the S.U.S.U. (X) One Delegate to City and Suburban C.A. (xi) One Delegate to Buildings and Grounds Committee (xii) Eight Members of the General Committee at least five of whom shall be Undergraduates or Graduates proceeding to a higher degree. (6) Other business M.F.Sewell, Honorary Secretary.

Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting in the Bruce Williams Pavilion, No. 1 Oval. Any Vice Presidents wishing to accompany the official party at a dinner at the University prior to the mieting are requested to contact Alan Crompton by Monday, June 30th (Phone: 232-2088 (work); 41-7057 (home) ), SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB OFFICE BEARERS 1979-80

PATRON: Sir Hermann Black PRESIDENT: A.B. Crompton LIFE MEMBERS: W.J. Mackie, G.J. Scahill, F.E. McElhone. HON. SECRETARY: M.F. Sewell HON. ASSISTANT SECRETARY: J.F. Rodgers HON. TREASURER: P.J. Beale COMMITTEE: M. Blackler, M. Furlong, S. Glenday, A. Grattan-Smith, M. LeLievre, G. McNally, S. Quartermain, R. Wilkinson, I. Wilson.

VICE PRESIDENTS: R.E. Alexander, D. Armati, Justice K.W. Asprey, J. Baird, Judge R.T.H. Barbour, K.O. Binns, Sir Hermann Black, Dr. W.L. Calov, L. Carrington, A. Chapman, J. Chapman, R. Cotton, A.B. Crompton, D.A. de Carvalho, F.H. de Carvalho, J.D. Dettman, D.A. Dickins, B. Druery, J.G.W. Erby, J.H. Everett, A.J. Falk, N.G. Falk, Dr. F.M. Farrar, I.E. Fisher, I.W. Foulsham, Dr. D.G. Fox, P. Gannon, P.B. Hall, Sir George Halliday, M.J. Ives, A. Jakes, P.V. James, Dr. A.S. Johnson, R.J. Lamble, J.W. Laurie, E.B. Le Couteur, R.J. Lee, Dr. J. L'Estrange, M.G, L'Estrange, P.H.T. Lovell, W.J. Mackie, I. McCristal, F.E. McElhone, J. Malicki, R.C. Mesley, J.H. Mould, F.F. Munro, Justice, D. Needham, P.J. Newman, Dr. R.Y. Norton, M.W. O'Sullivan, M. Pawley, R. Pearson, Professor J.R. Peden, G.H. Pike, Colonel P. Pike, A.T. Punch, Dr. R.J. Richards, Dr. D.D. Ridley, D. Robinson, J.F. Rodgers, R.A.C. Rogers, G.C. Russell, G.J. Scahill, D. Scanlan, P. Scanlan, K.H. Sheffield, Dr. D. Scott-Orr, J. Smith, J. Spence, R.H. Storey, R.J. Thomas, J.D. Ward, Professor B.R. Williams, G.R. Wilson, I. Wolfe.

DELEGATES TO N.S.W.C.A.: A.B. Crompton, M.F. Sewell. DELEGATES TO SUSU: I. Wilson, P.J. Beale. DELEGATE TO CITY S SUBURBAN: D. Armati. DELEGATE TO BUILDINGS S GROUNDS COMMITTEE: G. McNally MANAGER OF POIDEVIN-GRAY XI: P. Gannon SOCIAL SECRETARY: R. Wilkinson. CHAIRMAN OF SELECTORS: M.F. Sewell. CAPTAINS: 1ST GRADE M. O'Sullivan 2ND GRADE Dr. D. Ridley 3RD GRADE P. Gray 4TH GRADE P . Gannon 5TH GRADE "A" J. White 5TH GRADE "B" G.McNally 7TH GRADE G . Swords 8TH GRADE S. Best POIDEVIN-GRAY M. LeLievre

OBITUARY 1979-80

BEN SALMON (1905-1979)

Ben Salmon died in January 1979 but notification of his death was received too late for inclusion in the 1978-79 Report. Salmon played only one season for University (1925-26), with moderate success in 1st Grade (234 runs at 19.5). Much of his long career was spent with Mosman where he immediately reproduced the form which had brought him many runs at "Shore" school. Included in his season's aggregate of 604 runs in 1926-27 was an innings of 173 against University when Mosman rattled up 3-398 at Mosman Oval! His consistent batting was rewarded by selection in the N.S.W. side, for which he scored 81 runs at 20.25, and he capped a splendid career by captaining Mosman to the 1935-36 1st Grade Premiership. Salmon's 6493 runs for Mosman were mainly scored as an opening batsman.

Mr, Salmon was present at the dinner held in 1976 for University players who had played for the Club before 1930. His vivid recall of many details of his season at University remains one of the highlights of that night. 3.

SECRETARY'S REPORT

Gentlemen,

It is with much pleasure that I present to you the Annual Report of the Club for the 1979-80 season, a season that has been one of magnificent achievement for the Club at many levels.

I refer here to the performance of the 2nd Grade team in winning the 2nd Grade premiership (the Albert Cup), the semi-final position attained by our 4th Grade side and the 8th Grade's victory in the Balmain-Drummoyne B Grade competition (the McMahon Shield). Congratulations to the captains - Damon Ridley (2nds), Peter Gannon (4ths) and Steve Best (8ths) - and to the players in all these teams on a tremendous effort.

The 2nd grade premiership was the fifth the Club has won in this grade (excluding the two premierships won at the turn of the century when the Club's first team played in this grade), following on from those of 1911-12, 1962-63, 1963-64 and 1964-65. The disappointments of the last two seasons in 2nd grade, when in 1977/78 the team was beaten in the final and last year when a secure semi-final position was washed away in the last round at Old Kings Oval, make this year's triumph all that more satisfying for the players involved and the Club as a whole. Indeed, the immensely spirited performance in the final against Northern District on Easter Monday at Uni. No. 2 should inspire much confidence for years to come in the ability of the Club to battle and succeed against all the odds. The challenge is now before the Club to emulate, if not surpass, the feats of the great 2nd grade teams of the mid-1960's, whose deeds are recorded in the 'Historical Feature' in this Report.

This season marked the fifth time in the last 9 years that the Club has qualified for the semi-finals in 4th grade, even if the Reid Cup has only been won on one occasion, 1976-77. To lose the semi-final after leading on the 1st innings was naturally a great disappointment to all, but particularly to those who have seen their hopes dashed in this grade through rain in the previous two seasons. However, the experience gained this season can only be of benefit to all the players, many of whom are new to the Club, in the seasons to come.

The victory of the 8th Grade team in B Grade was the Club's second premiership success in the competitions run by the Balmain-Drummoyne Association, following the B Grade premiership (then with our 6th Grade team) in 1973-74. In a Club as large as the S.U.C.C., the lowest grade teams inevitably face enormous challenges because of team changes,late dropouts in higher grades and the like. These make this premiership all the more pleasing, not only for those who participated this year, but for the many who have fought hard over the years to establish the Club in the Balmain-Drummoyne Association. 4.

The performances of these three teams and all other Club teams are fully documented in this Report. While the results were overall rather uneven, it is clear from a close reading of the individual team summaries that the prospects for the future for the Club as a whole are indeed very bright. This is no less true for our potential at the very highest level of competition - 1st grade - than it is at any other level, and I feel sure that the 1980's will constitute a glorious chapter in the long history of our cricket.

A further event of significance this year was the inaugural tour of Australia by a combined Oxford/Cambridge Universities team, which played a total of ten matches in all states. The itinerary included a two-day match against the Club, which ended in a most convincing win for our team of undergraduates, who thoroughly outplayed their older and far more experienced opponents.

Oxford/Cambridge also played a three-day match against Combined Australian Universities at University No. 1 Oval. The tourists were in Sydney for a total of 9 days and naturally the organisation behind their stay here was immense. While there are many within the Club who did a great deal to make the visit a success, a number of other people and organisations also contributed in very generous fashion. I refer here in particular to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Williams, who most kindly hosted a reception for the tourists; the S.U.S.U., which entertained the team at a specially arranged function; Mr. Tony Greig, whose brother was one of the touring captains, who assisted in the "off-the-field” activities in many ways; and Leyland Australia, through Mr. John Crawford, which provided cars for the tourists during their entire stay in Sydney and Newcastle.

Apart from the game against the Oxford/Cambridge side, the Australian Universities also played a four-day game against the full England touring team at the Adelaide Oval, earning a most creditable draw. The only Club selection in these two Australian Universities teeims was Mark Burgess, who in addition to winning his Blue, also had the distinction, along with Jim L'Estrange, of being selected in the N.S.W. Colts Practice Squad. Congratulations to these two players on their meritorious achievements.

The Club's intervarsity programme also included three-day matches against Melbourne University, the University of Tasmania and the A.N.U., the match against Melbourne ending in outright victory, while the other two games resulted in closely contested draws. The A.N.U. match, which has now been played for three consecutive years, was officially confirmed this season as an annual fixture and we look forward to many seasons of rivalry in the true intervarsity spirit with our friends from Canberra.

Another item of interest for the future of intervarsity cricket was the recent decision of the A.U.S.A. Cricket Committee to organise a match next season between combined N.S.W. Universities and combined Victorian Universities. This is the sort of fixture that the Club has long argued should form the basis of A.U.S.A. representative cricket and it is to be hoped that the initiative here is not lost

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The Country Tour, undertaken again this year at the invitation of the Southern New South Wales Cricket Co-Ordinating Committee, was once more a great success, although the tourists well and truly met their match on more than one occasion, as the tour report indicates. Details of many of the large number of social matches played this season are also to be found in these pages. Each of these games has a distinct character, which one hopes has been captured in print for posterity.

I must conclude by stating that I will be retiring from the position of Honorary Secretary at this year's A.G.M. because of the weight of my commitments in other fields. There have been a great many people who have given wonderful assistance to me over the past three years and whose efforts I am most grateful to acknowledge; Alan Crompton, Damon Ridley and James Rodgers from within the Club;Roy Pearson,Robyn, Sharon, Jeanette,from the S.U.S.U.; and Bob Radford, John Wood, Donna and Glenda from the N.S.W.C.A, All have given of their precious time to me and to the Club well beyond the call of duty and for this I offer my most sincere thanks. In addition, I would like to take this opportunity to also thank those who have worked so hard to make this past season so successful and memorable: Philip Beale, the Club's Honorary Treasurer - a model of organisation and efficiency; Peter Gannon - Club stalwart and P.G. Manager; the captains and members of the Committee - in particular Mick O'Sullivan and our Social Committee convenor, Ross Wilkinson; and finally our afternoon tea makers, scorers and supporters, whose contribution to the well being of the Club is impossible to estimate.

Mark Sewell, Honorary Secretary. PRESIDENT'S REPORT

My previous Report relating to the 1978/79 season described the Club’s season as one of "mixed fortunes". It can now be reported that the 1979/80 season saw sufficient improvement to state that the fortunes clearly outweighed the misfortunes in what was a most successful and enjoyable season.

THE JOYS Without doubt the highlights of the season were the Premierships won by the 2nd XI in the N.S.W.C.A. Grade Competition and the 8th XI in the Balmain- Drummoyne Cricket Association Competition. I commend to you as compulsory reading the detailed reports contained elsewhere on the magnificent performances of those two teams. To both teams and to their enthusiastic captains, Damon Ridley and Steve Best, the Club conveys its heartiest congratulations.

The quiet confidence of the 2nd XI, its strong will to win evidenced by many fighting performances (none better than in the Final), and its great belief in itself as a team provided the premiership recipe. There are lessons there for us all to leam.

Likewise the 8th XI with a hard core of players, but otherwise subject to the usual team changes, last minute and otherwise, showed the consistency and determination against all odds that wins premierships.

The satisfying aspects of the season, however, did not end there. The 4th XI, so magnificently led by Peter Gannon, finished second in the competition table, but sadly was beaten outright in its semi-final by Petersham-Marrickville, the eventual Premiers, in a very closely fought contest after leading on the first innings. This disappointing result, despite finishing so high on the table, hardly seemed justice for a team which worked so hard at its cricket, and no-one worked harder than Peter Gannon himself.

Other encouraging aspects of the season were:- (a) The improvement from eleventh to seventh in the Club Championship; (b) The performance of the Poidevin-Gray team which narrowly missed a win in its Division and therefore a place in the Finals; (c) The Club's win (by an undergraduate team) against the Oxford-Cambridge Universities team on its inaugural visit to Australia.

Finally, and very importantly, cricket was further fostered within the University. The season saw the introduction to the Club of probably more young players of genuine ability than for many years past. The rapid development of some of these young players saw a number of them advance quickly to higher grades, and from their ranks will undoubtedly come much of our future playing strength and our future administration. It is also worthy of note that some seven or eight of the 1st XI were proceeding to a degree in the 1979 academic year, suggesting that the opportunity is available for team development at this level with the present talented nucleus. 7.

THE FUTURE The season's achievements provide encouragement for the future. Obviously there is a sound base upon which we can build. But we can and must do better. The successful grades must maintain that success, and resist any temptation to relax. The not-so-successful teams of 1979/80, while all had good wins from time to time, must work even harder to achieve the improvement which must be the aim of every member.

Better preparation will produce better results, which in turn will produce even greater enjoyment. Who, for example, will forget the euphoria of the 2nd XI Premiership win on the final night of the Final!

Every Club member has a part to play in this regard, and should take the initiative rather than waiting to be told or asked. And isn't it about time we gave the Club Championship a shake!

PLAYING FACILITIES AND CONDITIONS The Sports Union and John Bourke, our curator, advise that plans are already afoot for the coming season for an improvement in the standard of the wickets. This is a must if our talented young players, both batsmen and bowlers, are to have the opportunity to realise their full potential, something that is virtually impossible at present.

We are well aware that our hard-working ground staff operates under difficulties, due to the amount of use of the Ovals, so these future plans are most welcome and must be successful if University is to become a greater force. We thank the Sports Union and the ground staff for past efforts and in eager anticipation of the fulfilment of present plans.

The Sports Union also advises that certain essential repairs and improvements are to be made to the synthetic practice wicket complex for the start of the new season. This will be most welcome.

BEHAVIOUR Sadly, bad behaviour continues to be a major concern for the N.S.W.C.A. Despite the strong stand taken by the Association, totally unacceptable behaviour persists and must be stopped if cricket is to continue to represent the highest levels of conduct and sportsmanship, a supposed truism which seems now to be very much under threat.

Unfortunately, behaviour on the cricket field appears to reflect declining - or at least changing - standards of behaviour in the community at large. Perhaps cricket should therefore seek to be a leader of the community rather than a follower, and in this sense has a wider part to play. 8.

Unfortunately one Club member did come under the Association's notice and this regrettable instance must be the last. Your Committee fully supports the N.S.W.C.A. on the matter of behaviour, and insists that all members play entirely within the spirit as well as the rules of the game. As stated last year, nothing here is inconsistent with playing the game competitively and to win. But your Conmiittee (and no doubt the Association) will deal with any proven transgressor.

MARK SEWELL It is with great sadness that we record the retirement of Mark Sewell as Honorary Secretary after three years wonderful service to the Club in that capacity. Fortunately we will be retaining him in all other ways.

Mark has been an outstanding servant of the Club in what must at times seem a rather lonely position, and we will have every reason to be most grateful to him. Too often too much is left to the Honorary Secretary, a fate which seems to befall Honorary Secretaries of all amateur sporting Clubs. Despite this, Mark has performed his duties by adding great thoughtfulness and initiative to his never failing efficiency and natural enthusiasm for the job.

Sambo, thanks a million from us all!

OXFORD-CAMBRIDGE TOUR We were fortunate to be able to welcome to Sydney University in December, 1979 the Oxford-Cambridge XI on its inaugural tour of Australia. A hard fought two day match against the tourists resulted in a win for Sydney University on the first innings (reported elsewhere), and a very happy visit was enjoyed by all. We were all pleased to see former Club member, Michael L'Estrange as a member of the touring party.

We were also pleased that No. 1 Oval was chosen for the venue of the subsequent match between Oxford-Cambridge and Combined Australian Universities, and the Club was closely involved in the organisation of this fixture.

It is hoped that this will be the first of more visits by Oxford-Cambridge, and perhaps the day when an Australian Universities team tours the United Kingdom is not that far away.

VICE-PRESIDENT'S DAY I have been concerned for some time that the Club makes too little effort to maintain contact with its Vice-Presidents. For this reason the Club inaugurated an annual Vice-Presidents' Day, to coincide with the annual Old Blues match (reported elsewhere). All Vice-Presidents were invited to the match and to afternoon tea as guests of the Club, and approximately 22 Vice-Presidents attended on the day, either as players or as guests, a number of them keen friends of the Club we had not seen for some years.

The response to the idea was excellent, and the attendance was pleasing considering that unfortunately the day fell on the crucial weekend of a petrol strike, when petrol supplies were virtually non-existant. About IS Vice-Presidents conveyed their apologies, indicating that their attendance was prevented only by lack of petrol. All spoke enthusiastically of the idea and in anticipation of next season's Vice-Presidents' Day. 9.

INTER-VARSITY This important part of the Club's calendar continues to thrive, and I can report that four matches were held this year, against Oxford-Cambridge Universities in Sydney, Melbourne University in Sydney, University of Tasmania in Hobart and Australian National University in Canberra. These matches resulted in two wins and two draws and are reported elsewhere. It was also pleasing that the match against Australian National University provided the Club with the opportunity for a predominantly lower grades team to experience the enjoyment of a three day match in particular and inter-varsity in general.

COACHING This aspect of the Club's activities continues to cause concern, and as reported last year, there is a great scope for improvement. Attempts were made to implement a system whereby senior players performed coaching duties among lower-grade and less experienced players, but this system was not a success.

Some Club players who successfully completed the Rothmans National Coaching Plan Preliminary Course in the previous season are embarking on the Level 2 stage of the Plan, and no doubt the Club will benefit in the coming seasons from the knowledge and training these players receive.

THE OTHER WORKERS

Mention has already been made of Mark Sewell above. The Club is also deeply indebted to and sincerely thanks the following persons who spend many hours in the service of the Club. Most of this time and effort is expended without sufficient acknowledgement, and without them the Club would not and could not exist:' Sir Hermann Black, our Patron and Chancellor, and Professor Bruce Williams, our Vice-Chancellor,for their keen support. Peter Gannon who as 4th XI captain, hard working Poidevin-Gray Manager, selector, Vice-President and keen Committeeman was a most worthy winner of the Captain John Morris Memorial Award. James Rodgers, our Assistant Secretary, who as usual has performed way beyond the confines of that position as the Club's historian and statistician and as organiser of the Country Tour. Phil Beale, our hard working Honorary Treasurer. All Committee Members whose response was generally most enthusiastic. The Captains and Selectors Michael O'Sullivan, Damon Ridley, Peter Gray, Peter Gannon, Julian White, Greg McNally, Greg Swords and Steve Best for their excellent playing and administrative contributions. Ross Wilkinson and his Social Committee. 10.

My Vice-Presidents,especially for their response to the inaugural Vice-Presidents Day and their generous financial support. Jack Smith, Anne Reeve, Mr Peter Glenday, Steve McQuilty, Jenny Hoop and Les Carrington, our scorers. Colonel Phil Pike and Mrs. Pike, Dr. Jim L'Estrange and Mrs. L*Estrange, Mr. Peter Glenday and Mrs. Glenday, and the captains wives Judy O'Sullivan and Anne Ridley and their many helpers, too numerous to mention individually, for their constant support and assistance in so many ways, not the least being the afternoon teas. Bob Radford, John Wood and the staff of the N.S.W.C.A. for their constant interest and assistance. Roy Pearson, Secretary of the Sports Union, for his co-operation and helpfulness at all times. John Bourke, our curator, and his staff for their continuing efforts to improve our playing conditions. Bob Simpson, A.M. our Guest Speaker at the Annual Dinner and Max Blackler, Ross Wilkinson and Mark Sewell for their organisation of the Annual Dinner. Mr. Eric McElhone, Dr. Jim L*Estrange and Ian Fisher, our trophy and award donours. Donna Lidster, who undertook the mammoth task of typing this Annual Report.

REPRESENTATION The Club conveys its hearty congratulations to the following Club Members who attained representative honours:- Mark Burgess, State Colts Squad, Australian Universities v. England in Adelaide, Australian Universities v. Oxford-Cambridge in Sydney. Jim L*Estrange, State Colts Squad.

CONGRATULATIONS The Club's congratulations are conveyed to the following trophy and award winners:- Batting aggregate: Andrew Shaw Batting average: Alf Hoop Bowling aggregate: Paul Dillon Bowling average: Paul Dillon Eric McElhone Fielding Award: Murray LeLievre Best and Fairest Awards: 1st - Paul Dillon 2nd - Dave Simes 3rd - Peter Wynn 11.

Captain J.C. Morris Memorial Award for Most Valuable Contribution to the Club on and off the Field: Peter Gannon Dr. J. L'Estrange Award for most Valuable Lower Grade Player: Andrew Shaw Ian Fisher Award for Most Valuable First Grade Performance: Mick O'Sullivan

Finally congratulations are extended to the following Clubs for their successes:- First Grade Premiers - Randwick D.C.C. Club Champions - Balmain D.C.C. Third Grade Premiers - Randwick D.C.C. Fourth Grade Premiers - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C, Fifth Grade Premiers - Balmain D.C.C. "A" Poidevin-Gray Shield Premiers - Northern District C.C. A.W. Green Shield Premiers - Balmain D.C.C. Balmain-Drummoyne A Grade Premiers - Welcome C.C.

Alan Crompton, President. 12.

NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS SEASON 1979/80

FIRST GRADE - "BELVIDERE" CUP Premiers - Randwick D.C.C. Runners Up - Penrith D.C.C. Third and Minor Premiers - Petersham-Mj^rrickville D.C.C. Fourth - Balmain D.C.C.

SECOND GRADE - "ALBERT" CUP Premiers - Sydney University C.C. Runners Up - Northern District C^C. Third and Minor Premiers - Balmain D.C.C. Fourth - North Sydney D.C.C.

■miRD GRADE - "MITCHELL" CUP Premiers and Minor Premiers - Randwick D.C.C. Runners Up - Northern District C.C. Third - University N.S.W. C.C. Fourth - St. George D.C.C.

FOURTH GRADE - "REID" CUP Premiers - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. Runners Up - Waverley D.C.C. Third and Minor Premiers - Balmain D.C.C. Fourth - Sydney University C.C.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - "SYDNEY SMITH" CUP Winners - Balmain D.C.C. Rionners Up - Randwick D.C.C,

FIFTH GRADE Premiers and Minor Premiers - Balmain D.C.C. "A" Runners Up - Central Cumberland D.C.C. "B" Third - Northern District C.C. "B" Fourth - Waverley D.C.C.

'POIDEVIN-GRAY SHIELD Winner - Northern District C.C.

A.W. GREEN SHIELD Preaiers - Balmain D.C.C. 13.

N.s.w.c.A. COMPETITION TABLES: 1979/80

1ST GRADE 3RD GRADE Randwick 52 Randwick 72 Penrith 58 Northern District 68 Petersham-Marrickvi11e 64 University N.S.W. 62 Balmain 58 St. George 48 Northern District 51 Waverley 42 Sydney 44 Central Cumberland 42 North Sydney 44 Petersham-Marrickvilie 40 Central Cumberland 42 Sutherland 36 Gordon 42 North Sydney 36 Mosman-Middle Harbour 40 Western Suburbs 34 Manly-Warringah 39 Macquarie University 34 University N.S.W. 38 Balmain 30 St. George 30 Penrith 30 Western Suburbs 30 Sydney 30 Sydney University 24 Mosman-Middle Harbour 30 Sutherland 24 Bankstown-Canterbury 28 Bankstown-Canterbury 18 Sydney University 24 Waverley 18 Manly-Warringah 24 Gordon 24 Southern Districts 18

2ND GRADE 4TH GRADE Sydney University 58 Pet ersham-Marri ckvilie 72 Northern District 52 Waverley 70 Balmain 60 Balmain 78 North Sydney 52 Sydney University 74 Randwick 52 University N.S.W. 54 Central Cumberland 48 Mosman-Middle Harbour 52 S t . George 46 Central Cumberland 52 Bankstown-Canterbury 42 Randwick 46 Sutherland 36 St. George 46 Mosman-Middle Harbour 32 Western Suburbs 36 Petersham-Marrickville 30 Bankstown-Canterbury 34 Gordon 30 Sutherland 34 Manly-Warringah 30 Penrith 34 Western Suburbs 28 Northern District 30 University N.S.W. 24 Manly-Warringah 30 Sydney 20 Southern Districts 30 Penrith 18 Macquarie University 24 Waverley 12 Gordon 22 North Sydney 18 Sydney 12 14,

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Balmain 1002 Randwick 998 Northern District 928 Petersham-Marrickville 910 Central Cumberland 816 University N.S.W. 758 Sydney University 752 St. George 740 North Sydney 722 Mosman-Middle Harbour 676 Penrith 660 Sutherland 576 Manly-Warringah 570 Western Suburbs 564 Gordon 564 Waverley 546 Bank st own-Cant erbury 532 Sydney 520 Macquarie University 208 Southern Districts 162

5TH GRADE Balmain "A" 68 Central Cumberland "B" 64 Northern Districts **B*' 64 Waverley 62 Balmain "B" 56 St. George 56 Sydney University "B" 48 Randwick 47 Bank st own-Cant erbury 46 Sutherlandi- 46 Central Cumberland "A" 44 Sydney University "A" 44 Western Suburbs 39 University N.S.W. "A" 36 Gordon 36 Mosman-Middle Harbour 21 Northern Districts ’’A" 18 North Sydney 15 University N.S.W. "B" 12 Southern Districts 15.

HISTORICAL FEATURE

University's Second Grade Premierships

Premierships are infrequent and therefore richly welcomed occurrences at Sydney University. The agony, culminating in the ecstasy which took place on Easter Monday 1980 will live warm in the memories of all who were there at the 2nd Grade Final, as Steve Glenday's triumphant victory salute at 5.35 p.m. heralded University's seventh 2nd Grade Premiership, It may be interesting in this historic year to recall triumphs of the Club's previous 2nd Grade sides.

1898-1902 1st Grade wins two 2nd Grade Premierships! Having withdrawn from all N.S.W.C.A. Competitions in 1897, University came back for the 1898-99 season on a limited basis. The sides were to consist of matriculated students only (the Club was known as the "Undergrads") and the 1st XI was banished to the 2nd Grade competition. Boasting a resonant list of student cricketers. Uni. finished equal first with Balmain in this first season in limbo but were declared Premiers because of a higher average.

For this feat, the Club was presented, not with inscribed caps as will be the case this year, but with 10 Guineas to provide souvenirs for the players, of whom 8 scored over 300 runs for the season on the magnificent wickets prepared on the University Oval by the legendary groundsman, Alf Chislett.

The game against Cumberland in this season was obviously a highlight. Having dismissed the opposition for 33, Uni. made the humiliation even greater as Archie Blue, an expert "dribbler" in the Uni. Rugby team, and W.D. Cargill, who had taken 5-14 in the Cumberland innings, put on a record 154 for the last wicket, Cargill came out laughing heartily and gesticulating wildly to the scoreboard which recorded his swashbuckling 83 not out. Undoubtedly Cumberland cursed in their best Victorian slang when they read of Cargill's 3 successive first ball ducks later in the season!

The Club's 1901-02 Annual Report somberly records with superb understatement: "Your committee have to congratulate you on the success which attended your 1st XI (still playing in the 2nd Grade comp.). The record of this team was highly satisfactory. Out of the 11 matches played, 8 were won, 1 lost, and 3 drawn .... a final match was played at the S.C.G. (against Leichhardt- Balmain), which your representatives won after a very exciting game by 6 runs." 16.

Such formal language conceals Harry Stephen's expert captaincy, P.J.McSharry's 56 wickets with leg-spin and Joe Woodbum's 5 stumpings in the first hour of the opening match of the season!

The Club applied for, and were granted re-admission to 1st Grade in 1902-03. The 2nd XI have since won 5 Premierships in the 2nd Grade Competition.

2nd Grade Shares in the Golden Age 1907-12 A few season of sparse success in a demanding competition were quickly followed by halcyon years.

2nd Grade lost but one match in each of the 1907-08 and 1909-10 seasons, but they had to be content with second place to the immensely powerful North Sydney side.

W.F. Matthews was the backbone and everything else of the 1907-08 side, which was weakened markedly by the ravages of the vacation period. The March game against Randwick was dubbed 'Matthews marvellous match'by the alliterative contributor to the undergraduate magazine "Hermes". He took 8-55 and 6-20 in Randwick's innings of 92 and 71 and hit up more than half of Uni's 165.

In the season when 1st Grade won the competition for the first time, 1909-10, the 2nd Grade were again runners up. Captained by Hector Clayton, founder of the legal firm of Clayton and Utz, this side boasted players who would normally have played 1st Grade had it not been for the presence of 8 first class players in the 1st Grade side. Claude Tozer, who was later to score 2,092 runs at 52.3 in 1st Grade, spent a productive half season in 2nd Grade where his 352 runs contributed substantially to totals such as 8-479 vs. Balmain and 359 vs. Redfem. Norman Broughton's 255 runs and 43 wickets almost rivalled Matthews' previous deeds.

This period was one of great prosperity for University Cricket. 1st Grade defeated Redfem in the 1911-12 final by a decisive 192 runs.

In this season, the 2nd Grade were too strong for all others and, this time, finished a substantial distance from runners-up Randwick, winning on the way, 6 of their 12 games outright.

Strangely, Norman Broughton could still not command a regular position in 1st Grade (his 6 games in the top grade between 1911 and 1914 produced only one wicket - which stands in stark contrast to his 143 wickets in 3 seasons in 2nds). But his 51 wickets at a remarkable 8.86 average in 1911-12 were a tribute to his ability to bamboozle slow-footed batsmen, impatient at being tied down by a nagging length. 17.

George Willcocks, a 'googly' bowler, who had spent some successful seasons in 1st Grade, assisted Broughton admirably. Batting was devastatingly strong as two future N.S.W. players (Ray Boyce and Frank Farrar) bolstered the middle order, but it was 'Tim* Lamrock (143) and Broughton (122) who contributed most to the season's highest total of 6-476 against Cumberland. Andy Watson, hero of the thrilling 1st Grade Final of 1909-10, played only 3 matches in 2nd Grade but left his indellible mark. His 11-42 in the match against Marrickville was followed by 103 n.o. against Waverley and 58 n.o. vs. Cumberland!

1920-60 Despite some golden years of 1st Grade strength, generally the condition of Uni's lower grades, until the late 1950's was often characterised by Greg Scahill's description: "Dignity, honour and incompetence".

However, the fabulous, heady days of the 60's were on the way. The 2nd Grade teams of 1960-61 and 1961-62 were characterised by spirit, and batting depth, but each was defeated in the semi's. In each year, the team's determination was forcefully demonstrated by an innings in the semi-final. In '60-61 it was Peter Lovell's grafting 70 and in '61-62 it was John Peden's gritty 69 n.o. which lifted hearts but not Premiership flags.

1962-65 - 3 Successive Premierships Tough, uncompromising Ivor McCristal again had charge of the 2nds of 1962-63 and, hardened further by the previous years' experiences, he welded the team into an unbeatable combination. Both semi and final were anti-climaxes as both were affected by rain. The final in particular was cut short, perhaps fortunately, when rain came to No. 1 oval with Bankstown needing 35 with 4 wickets standing.

Lead by a penetrating attack consisting of medium pacers Neil Thompson and Tony Low, and spinners Roger Mulready and George Cole, the team had little difficulty dismissing opponents. Two highlights deserve re-telling. The October game against Mosman at Mosman Oval was memorable for Alan Crompton's highest score for the Club as he stroked his way to a stylish 156 in Uni's first day score of 8-365. On an overcast second day, Mosman were humiliated twice by Thompson and Dick Townsend, who, in his only game in 2nds for the season, snared 5-26 and 5-32. But, for many, the enduring epitome of a sharp fielding side came when Tony Low ran 40 yards, sliding on arms and stomach for the last 10, to take a stunning catch at Waitara.

A change of captains in 1963-64, when McCristal hung up his boots, allowed Uni's outstanding all rounder Jack Everett to take the reins of a side which is undoubtedly the best performed 2nd Grade side the Club has ever produced. Finishing minor premiers, having won 11 and drawn 2 of their 13 matches, the team then defeated Bankstown by an innings and 182 runs in a one-sided semi-final and decisively beat St. George in the final. 18.

The season's figures make for staggering reading. Jack Everett scored 147 n.o. in the final to bring his aggregate to 554 runs. Ron Shand hit a prolific 664 runs, including 170 against Gordon and another century in the semi when he joined with Tony Low to put on a record 193 for the 4th wicket, Low's score being a thumping 184. Again, 2 mediums - Jack Everett (31 wkts.), Neil Thompson (31) - and 2 spinners - Dave Fox (32), George Cole (27) - carried all before them and were assisted greatly by Scotty Harbison's light-fingered keeping.

1964-65 was celebrated as the Club's centenary and hopes that success would crown the hundredth year again rested with a powerful 2nd Grade line-up, once more directed by Everett.

Going into the final with batsmen of the calibre of Everett, Dave Scanlan, Alan Crompton, Tony McMahon and Mai Ives, University supporters were mortified to see the scoreboard showing 4-48 after an hour and then, despite a recovery by Ives and McMahon, 7-174. But Manly reckoned without the ability of Neil Thompson, a sweet -timing hitter, Greg Russell and 'keeper Harbison, who had carried the score to an unbeatable 8-395 by stumps. Tom Brooks, whose last grade match it was, could not believe it when Thompson was dropped at mid on when 10 and was still shaking his head when Thompson carried his bat out for 112. The triumvirate of slow bowlers George Cole (left arm), Dave Fox (off spin) and Peter Cross (leg spin), assisted ever vigilantly by Scott Harbison, accotint easily for most oppositions during the season but only George Cole played in the final. John Everett's 4-2 9 and George Cole's 3 catches completed the rout of a demoralised Manly for 163 and Manly was 6-109 when forced to follow on. The centenary year had been marked by another Premiership.

Although Dave Scanlan's 1971-72 side were beaten in a disappointingly wet semi, which featured an innings of great courage by Mitch Thompson, and Ian Foul sham led some talented 2nd Grade sides in the mid 70's, the Club fovmd itself in something of a slump when Damon Ridley assumed the captaincy in 1977-78. Many experienced players had retired and for the first match of the season, an almost entirely new team took the field.

But Ridley's unbounded infectious enthusiasm and inspirational leadership took this side to the final against U.N.S.W. To the great disappointment of all, the Easter weekend was wet and U.N.S.W., winning the toss, virtually won with it the match. However, Uni's fight back in this match epitomised the entire season. Bowled out for only 6 5, they were inspired by Chris McRae's 8-2 4. Even this remarkable bowling was not enough to prevent defeat and disappointment, especially to Geoff Keighran, Steve Ward, Chris McRae and James Rodgers who had all played in a similarly close but unsuccessful 3rd Grade Final 3 years previously. Summarising the season, Damon Ridley wrote: "Every member showed extraordinary enthusiasm for the game, determination to win. All loved playing cricket and their exhuberance had a positive effect on their own performances...The team practised regularly together.. The team reached heights of fielding far superior to any other team in the competition. The magnificent support given to the bowlers both on the ground and in the air was inspirational. Of the 161 dismissals achieved in the season, 9l were from catches." 19.

Again, in the following season, rain intervened. With Ridley overseas, Peter Wynn, with characteristic selflessness, forsook his 1st Grade position to captain 2nd Grade and concluded a personally satisfying season with 43 wickets and 203 runs. Sitting nicely in the top four and having scored 280 on the first day of the last round, the second graders could only sit uselessly and watch local rain at Parramatta, which allowed no more than 45 minutes play on the second day. Meanwhile Northern District played and defeated Mosman at Mosman Oval, thus slithering into the serais, 2 points ahead of University.

The story of a memorable 1979-80 season and the gripping tension-filled final is told elsewhere in this report. Ridley returned at the beginning of the season to lead the team through match after match of close finishes and tight games. Many of the previous 2nd Grade side had deservedly gone to 1st Grade and a few younger players took their places but it was former 1st Grade stalwarts such as Alan Crompton, Geoff Pike, Steve Ward and Chris Elder who were heroes of the final and other matches. Unfashionable medium pacer, Steve Glenday, who has played not one game in 1st Grade,brought his tally to 102 wickets in 3 seasons in 2nd Grade, with a bag of 52 wickets for the season.

This side can deservedly take its place with the Club's 6 other 2nd Grade Premiership sides. Is this the beginning of another hat-trick?

James Rodgers.

(The full history of the S.U.C.C. is currently being written by James Rodgers. Readers with information or items of interest on any aspect of the history of University Cricket are invited to contact him at 14 Ada Avenue, Wahroonga, 2076: Telephone 483170.) 20.

FIRST GRADE REPORT

Played 15: Won on 1st Innings - 4; Drawn - 2; Lost on 1st Innings - 9.

A resume of this season's performances can possibly best be described by a coiranent from a former player who, on being regaled with stories of close matches lost, an unlucky draw which cost us dearly, etc. said "What year was that?". On reflection, it is a fair assessment of first grade's performances for a number of years.

To defeat the minor premiers, Petersham and finalists Penrith, was praiseworthy. To falter against more moderate opp>osition was at best disappointing, and at worst a blatant disregard for our talents and practice efforts.

Three matches probably highlighted the frustrations of the season:

Round 5 V. Western Suburbs: Having scored 303 we were deprived of over an hours play on the second week, not because of the state of the wickfet but the supposed dampness of the surrounds. After this farcical loss of time. Wests were 9-100 at stumps. One was tempted to make a plea for a system of bonus points for first innings performances.

Round 7 V. Mosman: Mosman were at this stage undefeated leaders but after excellent opening spells by Geoff* Pike and Chris McRae were back in the pavilion for 120. Most teams might have expected to cruise to this total, and even after struggling to 4-87 our hopes were bright. However, the collapse of the middle order and tail end batsmen saw us out for 110 instead. This was a shattering defeat as it affected our batting for the rest of the season.

Round 10 V. Manly: A game in which we recovered from 7-80 to score 196 due mainly to a partnership of 80 between Phil Beale and Peter Wynn. On the second week we fought strongly to send Manly from 2-133 at tea to 9-179 - only to drop a catch and allow a last wicket stand of 20 to snatch victory from u s !

Invariably a season can be reduced to four to six matches, success in a majority of which determines whether or not a team finishes in the leading group. It is about time we grasped our opportunities so that we can enjoy the thrills of winning these matches rather than endure the frustrations of losing them.

Our excellent victories over Petersham and Penrith and the closeness of the scores in so many of our matches against the leading teams show that the ability is there: it is a matter of producing it consistently enough to win the pressure games against middle of the tabje teams. 21.

During the rest of the season we faced the usual peaks and troughs. Convincing wins against Bankstown and Waverley, the better of a draw against North Sydney in a one afternoon match ( 4-183 (dec) v 8-144), but mediocre performances against Cumberland, U.N.S.W. and Gordon, were produced.

Perhaps our major problem from early in the season was the brittleness of our batting. Not one century was recorded during the season and in the last nine matches of the season we did not make 200. This analysis tends to over simplify our problems, however, as (i) We managed to win three of these nine matches. (ii) The competition seemed to be characterised by low scoring matches, even though wickets were generally dry and true. (iii) Our Second Grade recorded many similar performances and yet ultimately won the competition.

Nevertheless, we were 5 -100 or much less in eight out of ten successive innings and more solid batting performances would have given both bowlers and fieldsmen a respite from the pressures of bowling teams out for under 150 on perfect batting wickets; e.g. UNSW, Northern District, and Gordon. These were games I am sure we would have won with a score of 180 or better.

A number of new players were brought into the team during the season as we searched for the best combination. All turned in quite promising performances and their efforts auger well for next season.

The performances of the members of the First Grade team are summarised below: Geoff Keighran: After a promising start with scores of over 30 in three of his first four innings against good attacks from St. George, North Sydney and Randwick - "Solid" was expected to have a big season. It was rather uncharacteristic of his batting that he was unable to build on these and other similar starts and make the bigger scores we anticipated. In the match against Northern District he returned to the crease after injuring his shoulder and showed great determination batting under difficulties, to score 39. This fine innings should give him greater confidence for next season.

Perhaps "Solid's" loss of concentration can be excused as the worries of finding a suitable action photo for the study of the new project home were undoubtedly a burden. For the many interested, the new book from Geoff and Laraine - 'Trials and Tribulations of Building a Project Home at Menai' is now available and looks like being a must for those on the road to suburbia.

Max Blackler: In his second season with the club the colt from Picnic Point came into the team on a regular basis from Round 7. Max played with great assurance highlighted by several fine innings in succession against Bankstown (40), Cumberland (45 and 38) and Penrith (41). He has a very promising future.

In all, 9 out of 14 innings produced scores of over 20 but no 50. I am sure that the experience will assist the conversion of these fine starts into the types of scores around which an innings can be built; and with a little luck he may even require the extensive use of his HP Model 21 ralnilntnr tn derenninr hi=: n\cracre next seasor. 22.

Jim L'Estrange: It was a pity that Jim was unable to carry on his fine form of 1978-79 both for his own chances of further representative honours as well as the imprint he had on the team's batting performances. A fine 66* against North Sydney and a blazing 44 against Manly were his best innings, and hopefully indicative of his form for next season.

Perhaps his best performance was, however, his bowling effort against Bankstown. In his first over in first grade he captured a wicket and after two overs had figures of 2-r2-l-0. He was then taken from the attack and did not bowl again during the season (much to his dismay). Suffice to say that the umpire's comment that it was the worst maiden (wicket-taking or not) he had seen eases the captain's conscience.

Mark Burgess: Started the season in fine form and scored over 200 runs in the first four matches but his form slumped after that time. This was disappointing both for Mark and his team-mates who appreciate his hard hitting style.

His excellent 75 against St. George and his selection in the Australian Universities team to play England were the high points of the season. It is to be hoped that "Angus" can re-capture his best form next season as he is a player capable of higher honours but must begin to realise his potential.

Mark is a good fieldsman who suffers the frustrations of being a net bowler awaiting his opportunity in a match.

Murray LeLievre: A difficult season for Murray who struggled to find form during much of the year. The positive factor in his performances however was that in those innings where we chased nms - e.g. Penrith and Mosman - he demonstrated excellent concentration and determination in partnerships to consolidate the innings.

His fielding was always of an extremely high standard and a superb catch in the deep against Gordon to dismiss Tony Steele was a fitting end to a season in which he took many quality catches. Murray won the Eric McElhone trophy, the Club's fielding award, and this was a just reward.

Murray Stokes: Had a very good start to the season and appeared to be developing the consistency that the team required. Unfortunately he had to return to Canberra and missed a number of matches which affected his form in the latter part of the season.

Phil Beale: In a fine performance from the No. 7 batsman, Phil won the batting aggregate. His best efforts were a 54 against St. George and a fine 65 against Manly. These were the innings of a most promising player.

Phil was also required to open the bowling after Peter Armitage's departure and handled the job quite well. He needs to develop tighter control of his bowling to become an accomplished all rounder; and better placed in the field to with­ stand Jim L'Estrange's sledging of the regular bowlers. 23.

Alan Crompton: Alan had provided his usual fine performances, both batting and wlcketkeeping, until mid season when he broke his thumb. His batting efforts were highlighted by an excellent 74* against Sydney which saw us recover from 4-81 to 7-256; and the stability he provided in the middle of the batting order was missed in the latter part of the season. "Crommo" is a great club man and by playing in the successful second grade team on his return, can now retire his Second Grade Premiers Cap of 1964-65.

Ian Wilson; Ian came into the team in mid season and performed most creditably as a wicketkeeper (7 catches and 5 stumpsing) and his batting shows great promise. His best performances were four stumpings in an innings against Manly and a disciplined 26* against Penrith which steered the team to victory.

"I.Q." is regarded as an insurance risk because of the value of the Crown Jewels he possesses.

Peter Wynn: After coming into the team for Round 8 Peter proved to be of great value to the team. His bowling was both economical and penetrative;•and his batting was characterised by determination and an ability to handle pressure situations.

In the match against Bankstown he scored 21*, which was instrumental in us reaching a winning total. He then bowled superbly to take 5-24 and demoralised the Bankstown batting. Another performance of merit was a fine innings of 46* against Manly which, in partnership with Phil Beale, saw us reach a respectable total despite a disastrous start.

In speaking of performances of merit, it must be mentioned that Peter's off-the- season highlight was his marraige to Lyn; and despite the Friday night wedding, Peter arrived still smiling for the second day of the Manly match.

Chris McRae: Following his promotion to first grade Chris continued to perform with the same consistency that has characterised his bowling in seconds during previous seasons. His efforts were always of a high standard and he contributed 100% at all times. That Chris is able to bowl so effectively during his second spell was a major factor in the team's success against Waverley, and in one of the best individual performances of the season almost reversed the result against Manly by bowling 29 overs (18 maidens) to take 4-37.

Chris however was a leading contender for the club's worst batting performance until the last round when he scored 23* to save himself from that dubious distinction. Debate rages as to whether his preoccupation with Keighran's stance or Jenny's legs were the main causes of the decline in his batting. 24.

Peter Armitage: Played only five matches before heading for Europe and one match on his return. As we struggled to contain Sydney in 100°F heat at Rushcutters Bay more than one of our players cursed his departure and wished him a wonderful time being snowed in somewhere in the middle of nowhere.

Peter took 17 wickets in his six matches including a match winning 7-42 against Petersham. It is to be hoped that he is available for all of 1980-81 as he provides us with some of the fire-power that is required for success in the first grade competition.

Geoff Pike: Geoff was rather unlucky to lose his position in the team as we struggled to improve our performances by selecting an additional batsman and play only four bowlers. His best effort was a spell of 3-44 against Mosman which shattered their early batting.

His previously discussed A.W. Green Shield batting form came more to the fore during the season, with several scores over 20 and culminating in his last wicket stand with Steve Glenday to save the Second Grade Final.

Chris Elder: Probably one of the most unlucky bowlers in recent seasons; chances missed were usually from his bowling and batsmen seemed to enjoy more than their fair share of luck.

Most of all his duets with Jim L'Estrange featuring the top pops from "Sounds" or "Countdown" were an integral part of the post match showers and beers.

Thanks are extended on behalf of the team to the following people whose assistance through the season was greatly appreciated. 1. Jack Smith, whose enthusiasm and support for the team is never wanting and whose neatness and accuracy as scorer places him among the best in Sydney. 2. To our regular supporters,Laraine Keighran, Jenny McRae, Lyndal, Mr. and Mrs. Pike, Dr. and Mrs. L'Estrange, who provided excellent afternoon teas, despite the difficulties of great numbers and cramped facilities.

To Damon Ridley and the Second Grade team congratulations for their magnificent effort in lifting the Albert Cup. Congratulations also to Steve Best and the Eighths on winning their competition and to Peter Gannon and the Fourth Grade for reaching the semi-final and coming so close to success.

In all, an enjoyable season and one in which the team performed creditably but without achieving the success it could have attained. It is to be hoped that next year's efforts will be spurred by the success of the Second Grade (and indeed the success of all our lower grade teams in recent seasons), so that the First Grade team realises its full potential.

Michael O'Sullivan. 25.

FIRST GRADE STATISTICS

BATTING Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Catches A. Crompton 10 4 74* 182 30.3 6 + 5 stps. M. O'Sullivan 15 8 38 189 27.0 6 P. Beale 16 2 65 338 24.1 5 M. Blackler 14 45 331 23.6 3 J. L'Estrange 17 2 66* 318 21.2 5 C. Elder 8 3 26* 102 20.4 5 M. Stokes 15 55 295 19.6 7 M. Burgess 20 2 76 324 18.0 6 G. Keighran 19 39 332 17.5 1 P. Wynn 10 3 46* 115 16.4 3 M. LeLievre 19 2 39 224 13.2 12 I. Wilson 8 1 26* 89 12.7 7 + 6 stps. G. Pike 6 31 46 7.7 3 B. Wilcock 4 21 30 7.5 1' C. McRae 9 1 23* 40 5.0 1

ALSO BATTED: (Inns, N.O. Runs) m M. Thompson (2-0-16) ; P. Armitage (4-2-0)

BOWLING - 0. M. R. W. Ave. P. Wynn 133 48 324 23 14.0 P. Armitage 89 19 284 17 16.7 M. O'Sullivan 316 106 789 44 17.9 C. McRae 179 59 435 19 22.9 G. Pike 105 21 326 10 32.6 P. Beale 135 24 461 13 35.5 C. Elder 117 33 288 5 57.6

ALSO BOWLED: (Wkts, Runs) J. L'Estrange (1-0);; M. LeLievre (0- 1).

BEST BOWLING: P. Armitage 7/42 vs., Petersham; M. O'Sullivan 6/55 vs. Penrith, 5/26 vs. Wests, 5/69 vs. St. George;1 P. Wynn 5/24 vs . Bankstown. • BEST PARTNERSHIPS: 1st wkt. 65 M. Blackler (41) and G. Keighran (26) vs. Penrith • 2nd wkt. 53 M. Blackler (40) and M. Burgess (19) vs. Bankstown 3rd wkt. 75 M. Burgess (45) and M. LeLievre (39) vs. Petersham 4th wkt. 82 J. L'Estrange (66*) and M. Stokes (38) v s . N. Sydney 5th wkt. 67 M. Burgess (76) and A. Crompton (18) vs. St. George 6th wkt. 55 P. Beale (28) and A. Crompton (74*) vs. Sydney 7th wkt. 42 P. Beale (36*) and C. Elder (13) vs. Petersham 8th wkt. 80 P. Beale (65) and P. Wynn (46*) vs. Manly 9th wkt. 74 M. O'Sullivan (38) and G. Pike (31) vs. Wests 10th wkt. 14 P. Wynn (46*) and C. McRae (3) vs. Manly

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SECOND GRADE

Won outright; 2; Won first innings: 8; Drawn: 5; Lost first innings: 2. This Time: PREMIERS

The true merit of the performance of the 1979-80 Second XI becomes apparent in a glance at the Club's records. Since in the history of the Club's participation in the N.S.W.C.A. Grade Competition, SUCC teams had been Premiers previously on a mere ten occasions. The side gained the Club's eleventh Grade premiership!

Two seasons ago the Seconds were runners-up - under circumstances which I related at length in the report of that season. But of that very deserving side, few survived in Seconds throughout this season. So this team was of different and often changing composition, the latter being evidenced by the relatively large number of players who took part. For their particular benefit I now recount their achievements.

Injuries to Ridley (in the last trial match) and Rodgers (broken finger in the last practice) meant two of the original team selected had to be replaced for the first round. On the first day almost every other team in Sydney played, but overnight rain left the centre of Uni. 1 unplayable. At this stage the centre was totally devoid of grass and in spite of the tremendous endeavours of John Bourke and the groundstaff throughout the season, the wicket was well below the standard expected; it was unkind to batsmen and bowlers alike, and the statistics of our players suffered accordingly.

On day 2 of the first round Wynn inserted the strong St. George XI whose declaration at 9-137 (Furlong 4-45, Wynn 2-36) meant 55 minutes plus 20 overs remained. Blackler (34) and Sewell (29) provided an excellent start (57) but 78 were still needed with 20 overs to go. The loss of Wilcock (10) saw Ward join Tliompson at 3-75. Needing 9 to win with 6 balls to go. Ward hit 2.2.4.3... Celebrations!

Round 2 at North Sydney No. 2 started as thunderstorms deposited hail within 100 metres of the oval, but the ground was spared and in the gloom Blackler (46) and Sewell (29) put on (77) for the first wicket. Ridley (75), Ward (33), Wynn (33) and Thompson (29) were the other main contributors to the overnight declaration score of 9-305. Next week, in spite of magnificent fielding Norths were 4-195 at tea and 5-261 after 210 minutes with 80 minutes to play. The fact remains that within the next hour Norths were all out for 274 and words fail to describe the determined spirit of the team that made it possible. McRae who had 0-77 from 20 overs finished with 3-77 after 23.4 overs and his performance exemplified that spirit!

The critical point in Round 3 was at 8-160 (Wilcock 47) but Wynn (33) firstly with Furlong (39), then with Glenday (10*) added 85 for the last two wickets. Petersham's reply was 5-188 before McRae (5-42) put an end to things at 233. 27.

Roujid 4's clash was against Premiers Randwick who managed 9-181 after 81 overs by stumps with Wynn (25 overs, 9 maidens, 3 wickets, 38 runs) and McRae •% (22-5-3-38) leading a superb bowling performance. Overnight rain the following week drenched the Coogee wicket and play started two hours late. Our task of i scoring 182 on a wet wicket, in two hours less than the opposition, worsened when our openers between them faced three balls and became critical upon Wilcock's dismissal at 3-29. After Thomspon (29) had played a superb innings, Wynn drove the first ball onto his stumps and it was 5-67. Ridley (57) and Wilson (55*) added 67 for the 6th wicket, then Wilson with assistance from Furlong, McRae and Glenday took us to a remarkable victory, and 24 points after 4 rounds.

At this stage all our batsmen were averaging over 30 - for the last time, since for the next 5 rounds weather and one-day matches either deprived us of batting or meant wickets had to be sacrificed in the pursuit of quick runs. So much for statistics! It was also over these five rounds that we witnessed many team changes and in all 19 appeared in these rounds which are summarised:

Round 5: Wests 191 (Glenday 3-54, McRae 3-53, Wynn 3-43), Uni. 1-16. Second day's play washed out. Round 6: Uni. 7-189 (Wilcock 44, Wynn 30*, Furlong 33*) beat Sydney 106 (Glenday 3-31, Wynn 3-35). Round 7: Mosman 153 (Wynn 4-44, Glenday 3-35) drew with Uni. 4-136 (Wilcock 69*) Round 8: Uni. N.S.W. 127 (Glenday 7-77, Perry 3-15) and 141 (Elder 6-32, Glenday 3-58) lost outright to Uni. 7 (dec.) 129 (Thompson 45, Shaw 23) and 7-141 (Perry 43, L'Estrange 38, Wilson 33*). Round 9: Waverley 9-184 (Elder 4-54) drew with Uni. 7-168 (Sewell 62, Thompson 45)

I make two comments at this stage. Firstly, from the very first round we had lead the competition. Indeed, only after rounds 7 and 15 (the last) was there someone ahead of us on the table. The circumstances which saw our demotion to second place after round 7 are noteworthy. This round saw 40“ + temperatures from 9.30 to 2.00 and Mosman, winning the toss, batted. In spite of the oppressive conditons their last batsman was dismissed at 2.42 at a mere 153 runs (63 overs). In the 17 minutes before tea we were 0-21, but the storm which had been threatening for an hour finally broke and the ground was awash within minutes. When play recommenced 133 runs at over 6 an over were required. Under the farcical conditions of bad light and rain-soaked wicket batsmen queued up to sacrifice wickets and in the end we were a mere 18 runs short. Imagine our disgust when next morning's paper read: N. Districts 245 and innings forfeited, defeated Bankstown 5 (dec) 36 and 1-20! Districts passed us on the table......

Secondly, of the many fine individual performances in these rounds most become clear (particularly Glenday's superb and consistent bowling) in the statistical summaries given. One however, does not and it is appropriate to mention here the excellence of the 'keeping of Wilson. In his eight rounds in Second Grade only 14 byes (1.1.2.2.2.4.2.) were recorded in a total of 1543 runs, whilst 8 catches and 6 stumpings were effected. Week by week near faultless displays followed and the brilliance of his stumpings was quite exceptional. He thoroughly deserved his promotion to First Grade in Round 9 following the withdrawal of Alan Crompton through injury. 28.

1980 started with Round 10 and with only four of those from the original eleven still in the team. This "new" side, which remained virtually unchanged for the rest of the season, carried on with the same detennined spirit as the earlier elevens. In Round 10 Manly hit 169 from 78 overs (Glenday 4-51, Elder 3-63) - a by no means inconsiderable total. Uni. No. 1 Oval is the largest in Sydney and one of the few exclusively covered with couch, whose dense and spongy growth from mid season onwards further restricts ri..n scoring.

After a steady opening (Sewell 36, Wilcock 22) the middle order collapse was such that v .iiu n Pike joined Ward 15 runs were still required. Pike was equal to the task! Ward's innings (75 runs in 250 minutes) was magnificent.

From the start things went against us in Round 11 at Bankstown where on the first day the wicket was deplorable. Sewell was out in the first over to a "shooter" and others were soon to join him having suffered similarly from the combination of wicket and umpires. But from 6-91, Ridley (61), firstly with Crompton (16) and then with Elder (35) helped take the score to respectability (197). On the second day Bankstown (8-238) were equal to the task.

Against his former Club in Round 12, Perry took most of the honours: Cumberland 146 (Perry 3-23, Pike 4-39) lost to Uni. 7-147 (Perry 27, Thompson 27, Ridley 29). Then perfect batting conditions in Round 13 saw Penrith close at 4-265, but owing to rain play was continually interrupted on day 2; when the abandonment came our reply was 2-43 (Sewell 22).

The continued absence of batting opportunities was becoming critical and with net bowlers in short supply, and the end of daylight saving, batsmen were out of practice and confidence. In Round 14 the batting continued to be a worry and we were soon 7-68 but with Elder (39) and Ridley (30) adding 64 for the 8th wicket our total reached 135. Northern Districts, 5-59 overnight, fared worse on the restart to be all out for 83 in 47 overs (Glenday 4-27, Pike 2-35, Elder 2-6) thanks to a superb bowling and fielding performance. The second innings scores were Uni. 101, Districts 6-58: the less said the better.

The final round versus Gordon saw an even worse batting performance until from 6-26 we were rescued by Perry (60) and Crompton (36); Elder (28) further helped towards the final total of 171. However Gordon passed us 8 down (having been 7-92) with Elder taking the bowling honours (24-12-4-34).

In the last seven rounds we had 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. In this period our "quotient" was 0.887. We had scored over 200 runs on only two occasions (Round 2 and 3). Yet the final competition Table read: Balmain 60, Uni. 58, North Sydney 52, Northern Districts 52. The team was in the semi-finals through sheer determination, and had overcome difficulties which would have totally demoralised other sides. 29.

In the semi-final at Uni. 1, North Sydney elected to bat under perfect conditions. By tea, however, they had been dismissed for 147 having been 4-105 after 200 minutes. The bowling figures tell the story: Glenday 17-6-2-29; Pike 15-6-3-27; Perry 8-5-0-8; Elder 28-9-5-50; Clapham 10-4-0 -28.

Indeed 78 overs for 147 runs with 30 maidens! At one stage in 9 consecutive overs Elder conceded only one scoring shot (a three) - yet he was taken off!.... but from the other end he then promptly took 4-13!!

Clapham (17) and Sewell (28) produced our best opening partnership (47) since Round 2 and Wilcock and Thompson continued on to an overnight score of 2-79. From 2-107 on the following day the next 5 runs were scored with the dismissal of Thompson, Ward and Ridley and the retirement through injury of Perry. This last event because of a recurrence of an injury which had forced Perry out of the game for over two seasons, was devastating to Mark and to the team.

Through it all, Wilcock played a fine innings (67 in 189 minutes) and we passed Norths with the loss of six wickets, before dismissal 20 minutes after the lunch break for 170. The next 25 overs saw cricket of a completely different variety as Norths sought quick runs. The declaration was made at 3.50 at 9-108 (Glenday 6-59, Pike 1-18, Elder 2-28). We were never in any danger of defeat and Ward and Thompson were still there as the winning runs were hit at 5.35: Uni. 3-86 (Wilcock 24, Thompson 20*, Ward 19*).

Without doubt we had played this match almost faultlessly. The bowling and fielding were quite exceptionally good, whilst the early order batting showed solidarity of the type we had been lacking for so long. In the other semi-final. Northern Districts scored over 400 in reply to Balmain's 110, so we had at least to draw the final to gain the premiership.

The unavailability of Uni. 1 owing to a soccer carnival, meant the final was played at Uni. 2 on Easter Saturday and Monday (April 5th and 7th). Shaw replaced the injured Perry and Rodgers became 12th man, so the gamble was taken in favour of the extra batsman. In perfect weather Northern Districts elected to bat. Pike's opening spell (12-4-1-20) was one of his very best and he dismissed opener Moran with a fine yorker. His next ball was even better, but .... Ridley's throw from the boundary secured our only other success before lunch when the score was 2-106. Iredale and Martin batted chancelessly after lunch until Glenday dismissed them both within the space of 6 balls in his 18th and 19th overs. At tea Districts were 5-193 but, helped by two dropped catches, they then added 63 for the 6th wicket. The offer of the light on this cloudless evening at 5.27 p.m. was rejected by the batsmen who then added quick runs at the end enabling the overnight declaration to be made at 8-300. Special mention is made of our four bowlers who bowled 111 overs and conceded runs at less than 3 an over. All had elements of misfortune but nevertheless maintained accuracy in the face of much pressure. Clapham, for example, conceded a mere 9 scoring strokes in 17 overs. The fielding was spirited and effective, and Thompson and Glenday took brilliant catches. 30.

Easter Monday again brought excellent weather, and N.S.W.C.A. President Alan Davidson brought sporting officials from China to view the noble game. Whilst the oriental gentlemen appeared more interested in the noisy soccer carnival on the No. 1 oval, the oriental ladies took keener interest in Clapham and Sewell!! "Davo" explained how a batsman might be dismissed, and how fours may be hit; the ladies were eager to see either happen! But from the start the openers adopted a "no-risks" policy and comfortably contended with the Districts pace attack. Spinners Grimble, Blazey and Briggs, however, found‘the now dusty and cracking wicket very much to their liking. The difficulty of the conditions for batsmen was highlighted in the first ball of the last over before lunch and the first ball following the restart. The former shot along the ground and Wilcock was bowled; the latter pitched on the stumps but spun so far it was called a "wide"! Sewell eventually went after 97 minutes of painstaking defence (an unsatisfactory dismissal for the oriental ladies and one which necessitated much explanation from "Davo"), but in the next 43 minutes before lunch we lost four further wickets, including two off successive balls in the last over. Lunch was a quiet affair (5-62)!

The turning point came when Crompton joined Ward at 6-84 and 105 minutes the pair added 89. However in the penultimate over before tea Crompton lost his off bail to a ball which pitched outside leg and tea, at 7-173, was a quieter affair than it might have been!

Time was now the only factor when play resumed at 3.30. 4.06: Ward dismissed for 77 in 185 minutes. 5.09 Elder dismissed, and Pike's our last hope. 5.1 0 5.11,..time is standing still... 5.27 comes and goes (what are those umpires doing?). Hours are now down to minutes, "Wards", hero of the day, loser in three previous finals, is shaking in the background, "Crommo" applauds every successful defensive stroke, Wilcock, hero of the semi-final, has a distant gaze. Elder's been in finals too - and lost; he knows what that's like! Sperry, Gannon, Beale, Blackler, Lucy, Moss, Wynnie and many more Uni. lads are there to share the thoughts of the team..so very close, how unthinkable to lose from here.

5.29; The umpires consult briefly... 5.30: Glenno and Pikey are still there. What a fantastic effort! 5.31: The umpires consult again, but no further action. All the tension of previous battles pale in significance. There surely are only seconds in it now..,,only seconds. Who shall ever forget those moments? 5.33: Umpires in long consultation. This time they do not part. "Batsmen...." Glenno gives them no chance to elaborate! There must surely never have been such a tense prolonged finish. A dramatic moment the history of the best Cricket Club in the world! Premiers! Celebrations continue long in the night...... 31.

Second Grade Final. Uni. No. 2 Oval. April 5,7. Toss Won by N. Districts.

Northern District: first innings: University of Sydney^first innings: G. Briggs, run out 36 G. Clapham, c. Crawford, b. Grimble 20 J. Moran, b. Pike 18 M. Sewell, l.b.w. Blazey 15 J. Iredale, c. Elder, b. Glenday 55 B. Wilcock, b. Briggs 18 H. Martin, c. Pike, b. Glenday 53 M. Thompson, l.b.w. Blazey 0 R. Green, c. Thompson, b. Elder 15 S. Ward, c. Moran, b. Coote 77 N. Marks, c. Glenday, b. Pike 28 A. Shaw, b. Briggs 0 B. Crawford, b. Glenday 34 D. Ridley, c. Crawford, b. Grimble 15 P. Blazey, b. Pike 10 A. Crompton, b. Grimble 29 M. Coote, not out 30 C. Elder, b. Briggs 21 P. Grimble, not out 3 S. Glenday, not out 31 G. Pike, not out 1 Sundries (B8, LB5, W2, NB3) 18 Sundries (B22, LB3, W2) 2 7 Total 8 (dec.) 3 W Total I 9 for 2 ^ 175, 182, 192, 255, Fall: 35, 39, 50, 62, 62, 84-, 173, 200, 243.

0. M. R. W. G. Pike 33 6 82 3 B. Crawford 19-10-31-0; M. Coote 15-5-28-1; S. Glenday 33 7 95 3 H. Martin 4-0-12-0; J. Iredale 2-1-1-0; C. Elder 29 6 85 1 P. Grimble 45-17-73-3; P. Blazey 24-9-36-2; G. Clapham 17 9 20 0 G. Briggs 22-10-46-3.

Since the results of the season were achieved by a team - as a team it is inappropriate to pick out here individuals for special mention. When the crisis came, be it either in batting or bowling, or fielding, the team always rose to the occasion. When the team lost, the losses were narrow and under circumstances where decisions (and luck) went against us. Two of the draws were precipitated by teams batting until tea in one-day matches, two other draws were due to weather. The draw in the final was as good as a win! We batted under diabolical conditions, and bowled under perfect batting conditions - yet we still won. "We" won a mere 6 tosses out of 17. We won because we refused to accept defeat! Those who played in the team alone will know the truth behind this statement.

Generally we "came from behind" and perhaps the following statistics illustrate this point. By calculation of the average partnership per wicket the average fall of wickets was: Wicket 123456789 10 Opponents: 18.9 49.8 80.0 102.4 115.9 137.6 149.6 158.3 167.5 184.6 University: 22.8 38.3 68.5 85.5 100.7 118.2 143.5 180.1 201.4 219.8

We still were behind at the fall of the 7th wicket! The importance of our "bowlers" (and the support they received in the field) is clearly seen; the opposition's last four wickets fell for an average of 47 runs, ours for an average of 101.6! 32.

There is another "statistic" relating to the team. Members of the team in the final have filled the following roles in recent seasons: President SUCC (last 2 years); Secretary SUCC (9 of last 10 years); Treasurer of SUCC (5 of last 8 years); Delegate to NSWCA (at least 1 over last -9 years); NSWCA Grade Committee (one representative in each of last 7 years). Additionally members have been office bearers and delegates to SUSU, AUSA Cricket Committee and SUCC committee. The team was as strong as it was partly because of the efforts of some of its administrators, who at last received some substantial tangible reward from the game which they have administered.

When boots have long since been hung up, the inscription on our caps will still read "SUCC, NSWCA 2nd XI Premiers 1979-80". Memories will flood back - of portly Sambo, and his mate the gangley Geordie, Wil....cock and the Coca-Cola grin, Mitch and immaculate strokeplay. Wards at short leg, Spezza's back. Fresher's long innings in the Final, Crommo's inhalations. Elder's voting in the B ^ F, Big Man coming in to bowl, Pikey and immaculate defence, Crazie running between the wickets, Wynnie's net bowling practice during the tea break, Blackman's bar-b-ques, Anne's arvo teas, Nicholas operating the scoreboard and Andrew with the ball on the wall, I.Q.'s stumpings...... Laurie on the hill...... those final moments of the season......

To all the players and all our supporters, I say, simply...... thank you!

Damon Ridley.

SECOND GRADE STATISTICS BATl'ING Inns. N.O. M.S. Runs Ave. Catches M. Furlong 5 2 39 101 33.7 1 P. Wynn 5 1 33 119 29.8 2 B. Wilcock 17 1 69* 416 26.0 9 I. Wilson 6 2 55* 97 24.3 8 + 6 Stps, M. Blackler 5 0 46 118 23.6 2 S. Ward 16 2 77 328 23.4 14 C. Elder 11 3 39 182 22.8 6 D. Ridley 16 1 75 335 22.3 6 M. Perry 11 2 60 186 20.7 5 M. Thompson 16 3 45 262 20.2 10 M. Sewell 18 1 62 343 20.2 7 A. Crompton 8 1 36 ^ 110 15.7 10 + 2 stps, S. Glenday 12 7 31* 76 15.2 4 G. Clapham 10 1 27 121 13.5 2 G. Pike 7 4 20* 38 12.7 1 A. Shaw 6 1 23 50 10.0 3 + 1 stp. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB 2nd XI PREMIERS 1979-80

B.Wilcock A.Crompton C.Elder S.Glenday M.Perry D.Ridley S.Ward M.Sewell G.Pike A.Shaw D.Reed M.Thompson 33.

Second Grade Statistics continued

ALSO BATTED; (Inns, N.O. H.S. Runs, Catches) J. L'Estrange (2,0,38,47,3); D. Reed (2,0,6,6,2)-; P. Mackay (1,0,5,5,1,); C. McRae (3,0,2,3,-); S. Quartermain (1,1,0*,0,-).

Played but did bat: R. Wilkinson (1 ct.)j J* O'Donnell (1 ct.)j M. Szonyi (1 ct.)

BOWLING 0. M. R. W. AVE. C. McRae 103 37 221 15 14.7 G. Pike 183 42 382 23 16.6 S. Glenday 294 88 912 52 17.5 C. Elder 232.4 68 526 29 18.1 P. Wynn 147 45 337 18 18.7 M. Perry 141 51 314 13 24.2 M. Furlong 47 14 175 7 25.0

ALSO BOWLED: (Wkts, Runs) S. Quartermain (4-188); G. Clapham (3-129): M. Szonyi (2-27); R. Wilkinson (1-25); B. Wilcock (0-12).

BEST BOWLING S. Glenday 7/77 (vs. UNSW), 6/59 (vs. N. Sydney - semi); C. Elder 6/32 (vs. UNSW); 5/50 (vs. N. Sydney - semi); C. McRae 5/42 (vs. Petersham).

BEST PARTNERSHIPS 1st wkt: 77 M. Blackler (46) and M. Sewell (29) vs. North Sydney 2nd wkt: 40 M. Sewell (36) and B. Wilcock (22) vs. Manly 3rd wkt: 96 M. Sewell (62) and M. Thompson (45) v s . Waverley 4th wkt: 65* M. Thompson (22*) and S. Ward (37*) vs. St. George 5th wkt: 46 M. Thompson (45) and A. Shaw (23) vs. UNSW 6th wkt: 69 D. Ridley (57) and I. Wilson (55*) vs. Randwick 7th wkt: 89 S. Ward (77) and A. Crompton (29) v s . N. District (Final) 8th wkt: ( 64* P. Wynn (30*) and M. Furlong (33*) vs. Sydney 8th wkt: ( 64 D. Ridley (30) and C. Elder (39) vs. N. District 9th wkt; 56 P. Wynn (33) and M. Furlong (39) vs. Petersham 10th wkt: 43 S. Ward (75) and G. Pike (20*) vs. Manly ./

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THIRD GRADE REPORT

Won on 1st Innings - 4; Lost on 1st Innings - 8; Drawn - 3.

The close of the season found the 3rd XI with regrettably little to boast about with respect to successes on the field. Four wins from fifteen starts is not a record likely to set manly hearts beating with pride. Fortunately, however, cricket is a game which offers to its adherents other pleasures besides the thrill of winning, sweet as that thrill may be: I think of the flowing grace of a perfect cover drive, the swoop of an alert fieldsman on to the scurrying ball, the treacherous magic of a well-flighted leg break, the friendship of team-mates, I hope and believe that those who played in the 3rd XI in 1979/80 will retain many such happy memories of the season and that we derived at least as much pleasure from our games as did some of our opponents who played for ostensibly more successful teams.

Of course, to take the sort of view expressed above invites some such retort as "the winners can laugh and the losers can please themselves”, or "winning isn't the only thing, but it's the only thing that counts". Such aphorisms, it seems to me, betray a curious meanness of spirit, a serene ignorance of what is and what is not fundamentally worthwhile in any sport. And the game of cricket, of all games, is one whose richness and subtlety, whose opportunities for the best of sportsmanship and camaraderie, provide a perennial fountain of beauty and fascination compared to which particular triumphs and disasters are as ephemeral as shooting stars.

Nevertheless, even the most ardent cricketing idealist is bound to acknowledge that the joys and charms of cricket (or of any other competitive sport) take on even more radiant hues when seen from the vantage point of victory. With this in mind, the 3rd XI gave its all in 1979/80 in the attempt to win the matches we played. That we ultimately won only four matches out of fifteen, losing eight and drawing three, is a result attributable to many factors, but certainly lack of the will to win was not one of them.

Practice sessions, incredibly as it may seem to 3rd graders of yore, were for the most part well attended. We embarked enthusiastically on fielding and catching routines, and even dabbled in (gasp!) sprint training - though admittedly not so assiduously as the lean and hungry seconds and fourths. Perhaps there is a moral there somewhere.

Early season incompetence by the captain at coin-tossing saw us obliged to bat on rain-affected wickets in five of the first seven matches. On the two occasions when both teams batted on dry pitches. University was successful. 35.

However, the middle of the season saw what was really an inexcusable slump, when three successive matches were lost, all to teams which were at that stage either below us or level with us on the competition table, and all in circumstances where conditions did not unduly favour either team. In those three games may be seen in microcosm the two most serious weaknesses of the team throughout the season: lack of real penetration in the bowling (contributed to by inconsistent fielding) and lack of solidity in the batting, particularly in the middle order (where my own wretched form was an all-too-frequent hindrance). Witness the following statistics: * On no fewer than eight occasions our opponents exceeded 200, four times they passed 250; * Against Penrith and UNSW we were unable to dismiss our opponents in the course of a full day's play; we claimed the tenth wickets of Bankstown and Ciomberland in the dying moments of the respective first days' play; * Against UNSW, after being 4/149, we were all out for 184; * Against Macquarie University, after being 2/84, we were dismissed for 165; * The successive contributions of numbers 5, 6, 7 and 8 in our batting order against Northern District were respectively 0,0,0, and 0.

In short, we badly needed a bowling spearhead and consistent lower middle order batsmen. The difference which would have been made by the addition of the former ingredient was made painfully obvious in the game against Balmain, when Peter Armitage shared the new ball with Steve Quartermain, to the enormous discomfiture of the opposing batsmen. Similarly the final two games, both of which were won, saw the lower middle order in the shape of Quartermain (particularly) and Gray finally make a meaningful contribution.

Still, we had our winning moments, we kept well away from ignominy (and narrowly away from the wooden spoon), and we enjoyed ourselves as the classic expression has it, both on and off the field. We were fortunate in that the composition of the team remained comparatively stable throughout the season so that most players played in most of the games. Here are some reflections on some of the regulars:

Stephen Dight: "Dighty" bowled without the slightest skerrick of luck, suffering greatly at the hands of butterfingered fieldsmen and from inordinately thin coats of varnish on stumps. Sometimes however, he tended to allow setbacks to discourage him; I trust he will benefit from this year's hard experience and turn it to his advantage next season. 36.

John Emmett: International business commitments and ill-health disrupted John's season, but he still managed to play a few of those thumping cover drives, notably in a long innings against Bankstown. Renowned for the nonchalance with which, as opening batsman, he would arrive unchanged at any given ground at 12.29 (or thereabouts!!!).

Robert Johnston: Outstanding fieldsman. Robert will score many runs in the seasons to come as he always practises hard. Produced a very fine, gritty knock, when thrust into the breach as an opening batsman against Balmain on a diabolical wicket.

Peter Mackay: After six rounds Peter's aggregate stood at 335, including scores of 90, 84 and 72 not out. Unfortunately the run supply dried up a little after that, but Peter's value to the team, and his quiet sportsmanship, cannot be spoken of too highly.

John O'Donnell: John scored 339 runs at 26.1, took the odd (very odd!) wicket, and fielded consistently well. His thunderous drives and pulls, against Mosman and Gordon in particular, are among my favourite memories of the season.

Steve Quartermain: Steve always gave of his utmost in bowling and batting, and. the improvement in his batting over the course of the season was really striking.

David Reed: David played a number of very fine innings in 3rd grade, particularly a wonderful 92 (out of 184) against UNSW, characterised by some glorious front foot cover driving which stamped him as a player of tremendous promise.

James Rodgers: '-cording to Sambo, delivers a better "dart" than Andy Capp. Hampered by inji for much of the season, Roy nevertheless set a high standard in dedication ani. sportsmanship, and his sense of history, his square cut and his kind words at the team's end-of-season dinner will remain in my mind for many years to come.

Andrew Shaw: 480 runs at 43.7 in his first grade season represent a considerable achievement, but more important than the bare statistics was the way the runs were made. "Fresher" was almost invariably called upon to be the rock on which the team's innings was based, frequently coming to the wicket after early disasters and then watching team-mates falter at the other end. In these continually difficult circumstances he batted with rare character and grace, giving pleasure to all who saw him.

John Wall: John had his usual sound season behind the stumps, claiming 28 dismissals in all, the 3rd grade record. His batting, however, was a revelation, with his aggregate of 202 including a top score of 53 and innumerable valuable innings of character and determination. A fine team man. 37.

Ross Wilkinson: Ross plugged away as consistently and economically as ever, though he revealed a disturbing tendency to hit batsmen in the nose when pressed into service (as he was on several occasions) as an opening bowler. Too much port on the country tour, some would say.

Some vignettes of the season are worthy of brief recall: *"Who Knows" McQuilty and the shirt sleeve - in Steve's immortal words "it SEEMED TO SPEED UP!" * O'Donnell, Cepak, et al frightening the Mosman fieldsmen in the dark. * Rosco's mystery "friend". * The reactions of Quarterpace and "Dighty" to being hit for four (1) deliberately and (2) accidentally. * Sambo's "absolutely shocking" sledging at Penrith. * The organ's memorable guest appearance: wicket-taker, pool party host and convenor of all- night quizzes - remember Harry Trott and Father Marriott! * "Thin" White's need, shared by other un-named leg spinners, to dovelop a wrong 'un. * Heat, hurricane and Dennis Houm v. Waverley. * The skipper's Vitas Gerulaitas look v. Mosman. * Quarterpace and Roy operating upon the Gordon bowlers "like a butcher at the abattoirs, wading deep in their agony and frustration".

As for myself, I enjoyed enormously my season as captain, and I thank everyone who played in the team for their efforts and their company. I could not have wished for better team-mates. '

I thank also Damon Ridley and Peter Gannon, in particular, and the rest of the selection committee for their willing co-operation throughout the season; Mark Sewell, for his very considerable administrative efforts; Steve McQuilty who was our scorer for the greater part of the season; and the ladies who looked after the afternoon teas at No. 1 oval.

I congratulate Damon Ridley and his team on their magnificent performance in winning the second grade premiership, and extend commiserations to Peter Gannon and his fourth graders who played so well and came so close.

Peter Gray. 38, 3RD GRADE STATISTICS

BATTING Inns, N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Catches A. Shaw 14 3 86* 480 43.7 5 P. Mackay 13 1 90 374 31.1 5 J. O'Donnell 14 1 70 339 26.1 6 D. Reed 10 92 239 23.9 2 S. White 5 3 16 41 20.5 3 J. Wall 13 3 53 202 20.2 22+6 stps. 1 (3rd Grade record) S. Quartermain 9 47 173 19.2 3 J. Enunett 7 34 100 14.3 2 R. Johnston 7 39 100 14.3 - R. Green 7 1 27 72 12.0 3 J. Rodgers 12 8 12 46 11.5 2 R. Wilkinson 14 1 30 136 10.5 3 P. Gray 16 31 128 8.0 11 M. Cepak 8 ?o 64 8.0 3 S. Dight 10 6 10 1.4 1

ALSO BATTED: (Inns, N.O., H.S., Runs) . 5* , 5) ; p. Dillon (2, 1. 44*, 49); 38, 38); M. ]Furlong (4, 0, 3, 3); 1. 2, 2); P, Gibson (4, 0. 9, J5); T. Driscoll (1, 0, 0, 0); M. Sewell (1, 0, 8 , 8); D. Morgan (1, 0, 8

BOWLING 1 0. M. R. W. Ave R. Wilkinson 219.5 69 500 29 17.2 J. Rodgers 184 59 459 25 18.3 S. Quartermain 186.2 32 551 28 19.6 M, Cepak 94.4 20 301 15 20.1 S. Dight 181.3 53 506 17 29.8 J. O'Donnell 71 16 208 6 34.7 S. White 81 18 289 8 36.1

ALSO BOWLED: (Wkts , Runs) P. Armitage (5-41) ; P. Dillon (1-•75) ; G. Clapham (2-•2); P. Gibson (0 D. Morgan (1-0); M . Sewell (0-10) ; P . Mackay (1-3); A. Frost (0-10); P. Gray (1-10); R. Green (0-12); M. Furlong (0-46). BEST PARTNERSHIPS:

1st wkt. 164* P. Mackay (72*) and A. Shaw (86*) vs. Manly (3rd Gde record) 2nd wkt. 79 P. Mackay (33) and J. O'Donnell (61) vs. Mosman 3rd wkt. 65 J. O'Donnell (28) and A. Shaw (83) vs. Cumberland 4th wkt. 60 J. O ’Donnell (70) and R. Johnston (27) v s . Gordon 5th wkt. 37 J. O'Donnell (26) and P. Gray (21) vs. Bankstown 6th wkt. 41 A. Shaw (83) and R. Wilkinson (17) vs. Cumberland 7th w k t . 75 A. Shaw (69) and S. Quartermain (47) vs. Sth Districts 8th wkt. 91 J. Wall (53) and P. Dillon (44*) vs. Penrith (3rd Gde record) 9th w k t . 39* A. Shaw (37*) and S. White (12*) vs. Mosman 10th wkt. 12 S. White (4) and J. Wall (7*) vs. Randwick 39.

FOURTH GRADE REPORT

Won Outright - 1; Won 1st innings - 10; Led 1st innings, losing outright - 2; Dravm - 2; Lost 1st innings - 1. Position - Semi-finalists.

Fourth Grade experienced a relatively successful season, amassing a (Sydney University) record 74 minor premiership points, to finish second in the minor premiership. But in the semi-final, despite leading on the first innings, we weren't good enough to beat Petersham, the ultimate premiers.

How we made the semi-finals is now detailed:

In Round 1 Uni. declared at 4-90 on the second day having passed Wests score of 88. Wests then set us 125 to win in 30 minutes plus 20 overs. After suicidally losing wickets in the chase for runs, an appeal against the light was made at 6.28 p.m. when we could not win, with but two balls remaining, twelve runs needed and one wicket left. (Even Dight would not have been able to hit two sixes to win the game.) However, the appeal was rejected by the umpire who determined that the light had not deteriorated since it was first offerred at 5.20 p.m^., as the floodlights were now on! Dight's dismissal off the last ball meant that we dropped two competition points.

The second round was against Randwick. Being sent in, openers Morgan and Johnston only made it half way to the wicket before a thunderstorm deluged the ground. The Kensington wicket was treacherous when play restarted at 4.00 p.m. and the captain's persecution complex was beginning to show. However, the rest of the day typified the fighting spirit shown by the side during the season. In a courageous effort we lost only 4 wickets and were able to bat till tea on the next day. Randwick did not want to win and the game was drawn.

In Round 3 we totalled 194 due mainly to a third wicket partnership of 103 between Reed and Fairall. On the second day a turning Uni. 2 wicket assisted Dight in taking 11 wickets but a hard hitting 55 by Mosman's Willmott averted their outright defeat.

We totalled 208 against Manly in Round 4 with Fairall (75) being prominent. It was here that we saw newcomers Dillon and Szonyi for the first time. Little did anyone realise what impact Dillon in particular, was to have on this competition. Even more so after his first spell of three overs for 21 runs as Manly raced to 0-55 at stumps. On the second day the game was won and lost by both teams several times, viz. Manly 0-100, 8-162, 8-199 before with Manly 9-206, batsman S. Johnson hit a catch to Terry Murphy at mid-on. The catch was clearly taken, but in attempting to throw the ball in the air, Terry dropped it. We were relieved to see the umpire raise his finger. 40.

Round 5 was against Northern District. After totalling 174 we were told by one N.D. and ex-Uni. first grader that Uni. 2 was a 300 run plus ground. With N.D.'s dismissed on the second day for 65 this player was reminded that 65 was approximately one-fifth of 300!

In all-day Round 6 Sydney were forced to declare at tea at 7-157. Two hours later we had passed their score.

Round 7 was against fellow semi-finalists Waverley. Persistent bowling dismissed them for 142, (Thin) White making an inauspicious debut to capture 0-15. After an opening partnership of 33 rain interrupted play several times in this all day game, leaving it drawn with us 4-48.

Round 8 was against Penrith. Fine bowling by White and good batting from Hoop and Latham enabled us to win outright - ironically our only outright win - without the captain on the second day due to a mid-week car accident.

Round 9 was against Macquarie University. An apparently easy game-was almost lost as a result of a batting collapse, something that was to plague us for the rest of the season.

In Round 10 we played poorly and never looked like beating U.N.S.W., after dropping 4 catches in the first three overs and another 8 in the remainder of the innings. Chasing 9-238, at one stage we were 7-66, before totalling a more respectable but losing 175.

Round 11 was important as we had to get back to winning. After being 7-127 Dillon and Murphy enabled us to total 218. Bankstown seemed intent on passing our score that night, with Steve White's two wickets in the last over leaving them 3-88. On the second day truly magnificent bowling by White and Dillon gave us victory.

Cumberland imposed some threat to our semi-final chances as we opposed them in Round 12. Rain delayed play on the first day but great batting by Quoyle (in particular) enabled us to score 177. In one of the most intensely motivated fielding performances I have seen, Cumberland were dismissed for 59 (White 5-13, Dillon 4-29). There were now no threats to our semi-final position.

Round 13 against Gordon gave most batsmen some valuable practice as well as an easy win.

By Round 14 we found ourselves lying third on the table (62 points) playing Balmain, the competition leaders (72 points), at Ryde. Dillon's 6-30 and White's 3-17 were taken for granted as Balmain totalled 96. Useful contributions by Latham and Hoop saw us 2-35 and after an intense struggle, great satisfaction was gained in passing Balmain's score on the second day. Here John Quoyle's 26 may appear insignificant, but it was not bettered by any innings played in fourths during the season. 41.

Round 15 saw us against Southern Districts, A win was hard eamt from enthusiastic opponents.

So we had reached the semi-finals,

Irrespective of the number of premiership points gained we had to win the next two games to be champions. The semi-final at Uni. 2 was the first of those games.

Uni. batted on winning the toss on a good wicket. The pre-lunch session was a disaster as we lost 6-63, with only Frost (19 not out) showing any fight. With Alan dismissed on the second ball after lunch, a typical dogged partnership between Dillon (14) and Murphy (20) took us to 7-99 before the loss of the last three wickets quickly left us with a total of 103.

Despite losing an early wicket. Petersham batted confidently to be 1-30 before Steven White was introduced. Two wickets by him saw Petersham 3-50 at tea. After the interval, Dillon and White again did the job, backed up "hy magnificent fielding, to dismiss Petersham for 74 (White 6-19, Dillon 4-33).

Even with the 29 run lead. Petersham were back in the game by stumps, as some indiscreet batting had left us 3-16 and an indiscreet ball had left 15 stitches in the captain's face. The loss of a wicket in the first over on the second day had us 4-16, but still' the game could have been saved had the remaining recognised batsmen been able to score the runs that they were capable of.

A paltry 79 run total had given Petersham another chance to win. In effect our bad batting meant that we had to win this semi-final twice, something that we were unable to do. Petersham were able to pass our score relatively easily, losing only 4 wickets. Whilst we wonder if the result would have been different had opener Hackett been given out caught behind in the first over, we must concede that we did not bat well in this game.

Petersham's easy win in the final meant that they were worthy premiers.

Whilst not achieving the ultimate, the team can be consoled with its accomplishments during the season. Any success it achieved, it genuinely earned. The side worked harder than any other, with two mid-week practices and an organised practice of 1 - 1^ hours before each day's play. Also the players were confident, determined and enthusiastic. These characteristics enabled us, where there was little difference between teams, to win close games. The players ability and attitude was reflected in consistently good results.

Some individual comments on those players now appear: 42.

Alf Hoop: A very successful season, winning the Club batting aggregate. Alf was disappointed that his earlier consistency (4 half centuries, one score only under double figures in his first 10 innings) eluded him at the season's end.

Mark Latham: First season in grade, scoring over 350 runs (5 scores over 30, highest 85 not out). Will be even more successful by making some adjustments to his technique.

John Quoyle: Showed tremendous improvement this season after starting in seventh grade. His technique is very sound, with good shots particularly off the back foot.

Alan Frost: Of all the players, Alan suffered most from bad decisions. With average luck will be a prolific run scorer next season.

Rodney Green: Low scores belie his ability. Technique and stroke play improved greatly as the season progressed. Probably the best outfielder in the Club. Rodney has the skill and dedication to play cricket of a very high standard.

Paul Dillon: A magnificent season, winning the Club best and fairest, and bowling average and aggregate. The statistics indicate his dominance over fourth grade batsmen (five or more dismissals in an innings 3 times, 4 dismissals in an innings 6 times). Also showed great fight in his batting.

Steven White: Good enough to be playing first grade. In half a season in fourths took 52 wickets (five or more dismissals in an innings 6 times). Excellent field and good bat, although his scores don't reflect that.

Terry Murphy: One of the first chosen each week, a very keen and capable cricketer. Showed continual improvement in both bowling and batting - top scored in both innings of the semi-final.

Glenn Gibson: Missed most of the season from a broken wrist. Nevertheless at the season's end showed some of the brilliance and flair behind the stumps that only he is capable of (17 dismissals in 5 matches - 13 cts, 4 stps.).

Martin Szonyi: Bowling average does not reflect his ability. Second fastest bowler in the Club, continually beat the bat and suffered most from dropped catches.

Michael Hawker: Although missing the final few games through Rugby Union commitments, turned in solid performances behind the stumps and with the bat, although hampered by serious kpee injury from which he was rehabilitating.

Alistair Little: Earnt promotion to fourths for final round (and was 12th man in the semi) after keen and consistent bowling efforts in fifth grade. 43.

Finally congratulations and thanks.

Congratulations are enviously extended to 2nd Grade and 8th Grade on being Premiers of their respective competitions. Thanks go to all who assisted in the organisation of 4ths during the season - the Club Conunittee, the Sports Union and ground staff, the "afternoon tea ladies", Les Carrington, Laurie the supporter, other supporters and friends, particularly Jenny Hoop who acted as scorer - initially reluctantly, but finally almost enjoying it!

Last but not least I must sincerely thank the players themselves for their tolerance and superlative efforts in respect of which this report can't do justice.

Peter Gannon. 44.

Fourth Grade Semi-Final. University No. 2. 29th, 30th March, 1980. Toss Won by Sydney University.

Sydney University 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Latham, c. Hackett, b. Timbrel1 8 b. Fuller 5 A. Hoop, c. Martin, b. Fuller 11 c. Cavanagh, b. Fuller 0 J. Quoyle, c. C. Sullivan, b. Timbrel1 2 c. Hackett, b. S. Sullivan 6 P. Gannon, b. S. Sullivan 11 c. C. Sullivan, b. S. Sullivan 11 A. Frost, b. Fuller 19 l.b.w. S. Sullivan 12 R. Green, c. S. Irwin, b. S. Sullivan 2 c. Hackett, b. P. Irwin 11 S. White, b. Cavanagh 5 c. Cavanagh, b. Fuller 0 P. Dillon, c. C. Sullivan, b. P.Irwin 14 b . Cavanagh 4 T. Murphy, b. Cavanagh 20 not out 19 G. Gibson, not out 4 b. P. Irwin 1 M. Szonyi, c. Hackett, b. Cavanagh 0 St. Hackett, b. P. Irwin 2 Sundries 7 Sundries 8 Total 103 Total 79 Fall; 14, 20, 26 ;4, 48, 56, 64, 0, 7, 14 , 16, 36, 39 103, 103. 77, 79. 0 . M. R. W. 0. M. R. w. Timbrel1 22 11 25 2 13 6 19 - Fuller 18 6 31 2 17 10 12 3 S. Sullivan 10 4 16 2 10 6 17 3 Cavanagh 10 3 15 3 8 3 14 1 P. Irwin 4 1 9 1 6 2 10 3 Petersham-Marrickvilie 1st Innings 2nd Innings Oberman, b. Dillon 0 l.b.w. Dillon 1 Hackett, st. Gibson, b. White 15 c. Frost, b. Murphy 33 Warwick, c. 5b. White 27 c. Gibson, b. Dillon 28 S. Sullivan, c. S b. White 0 c. Szonyi, b. White 4 S. Irwin, b. Dillon 6 not out 28 Martin, l.b.w. Dillon 2 Cavanagh, st. Gibson, b. White 0 C. Sullivan, st. Gibson, b. White 10 Timbrel1, not out 5 - not out Fuller, l.b.w. White 0 P. Irwin, b. Dillon 1 Sundries 8 Sundries Total 74 Four wickets for 110 - Fall: 3, 3 39, 56, 56, 58, 58, 73, 73, Fall: 1, 52, 57, 81. 74.

• 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. M. Szonyi 4 - 14 - 9 1 20 - P. Dillon 17 3 33 4 18 5 34 2 S. White 13 3 19 6 19 5 48 1 T. Murphy 3 2 1 1

Petersham-Marrickvilie won outright after trailing on the first innings. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB 4th XI SEMI FINALISTS 1979-80

S.White T. Murphy A.Hoop M.Latham M.Szonyi A.Little G.Gibson R.Green P.Gannon (c) P.Dillon A.Frost J.Quoyle 45.

FOURTH GRADE STATISTICS

BATTING Inns. N.O. H.S. . Agg. Ave. Catch D. Reed 5 - 75 162 32.4 1 A. Hoop 16 1 69 401 26.7 5 + 1 stp. D. Fairall 6 - 75 160 26.7 3 T. Murphy 15 6 29* 216 24.0 6 M. Latham 19 3 85* 353 22.1 4

P. Dillon 11 - 49 197 17.9 3 P . Gannon 18 5 50 230 17.7 2

A. Frost 11 - 46 180 16.4 6 J. Quoyle 15 2 51 201 15.5 2 M. Hawker 11 2 33 125 13.9 9 R. Green 13 2 28 130 11.8 7 G. Gibson 5 3 12* 22 11.0 13 + 4 stps.

D. Morgan 5 - 29 45 9.0 - M. Szonyi 8 - 28 72 9.0 . 5 S. White 9 3 15* 50 8.3 12 M. Cepak 6 - 14 21 3.5 8 S. Dight 5 2 2 2 0.7 1 ^ 0., H.S. Agg., Catches) , 48, 4 + 2 Stps.), M. Baigent (4, 19, 32, 6) 31, J. Tarhala (3, -.18, 27, -). A. Little Jibson, (4, 1, 15*, 19, 1), S. Davis (3, 6, 7, -). P. Glenton (2, - . 1. 1, 4 + 4 stps.)

BEST PARTNERSHIPS; 1st wkt. 98 A. Hoop (56) and M. Latham (41) vs. Penrith 2nd wkt. 84 A. Hoop (62) and A. Frost (46) vs. Sydney 3rd wkt. 103 D. Reed (75) and D. Fairall (35) vs. Mosman 4th wkt. 85 D. Fairall (75) and P. Gannon (23) vs. Manly 5th wkt. 39 A. Frost (27) and R. Green (28) vs. Gordon 6th wkt. 39 R. Green (28) and P. Dillon (49) vs. Gordon 7th wkt. 61 P. Dillon (49) and T. Murphy (29*) v s . Gordon 8th wkt. 72 P. Gannon (50) and P. Dillon (33) v s . U.N.S.W. 9th wkt. 38 M, Latham (34) and T. Murphy (11) vs. Randwick 10th wkt. 37 S. White (5*) and M. Szonyi (28) vs. U.N.S.W.

BOWLING: 0. M. R. W. Ave. Best P. Dillon 280.5 81 579 59 9.8 7-21, 7-24, 6-30. S. White 244 62 589 52 11.3 7-63, 6-19. 6-40, 6-47, 6-48, S-13. S. Dight 117 44 273 21 13.0 7-91, 6-62. M. Szonyi 171 50 429 18 23.8 3-42. ALSO BOWLED: (Runs, Wkts.) M. Baigent (113, 5); P. Gibson (63, 4); A. Little (30, 2); D. Reed (36, 2); M. Cepak (122, 2); M. Latham (71, 1); S. Davis (44, 0); P. Gannon (0, 0); D. Morgan (13, 0). 46.

5TH GRADE "A" REPORT

Played - 15; Won Outright - 2; Won 1st Innings - 4; Drawn - 1; Lost 1st Innings - 5; Lost Outright - 3.

The 1979-80 season was a very disappointing one for the 5A's. While the bowling was of a generally high standard and quite successful, the batting was a major disappointment for much of the season. There were only two occasions when the side totalled over two hundred, 221 against North Sydney and 9 declared for 238 against Western Suburbs in the last match of the season. A look at the batting statistics reveals that no batsman who batted more than three times averaged twenty or more with the bat. Nevertheless, the poorer performances came mainly in the early part of the season and after Christmas the 5A's played much better cricket, achieving some good results, and towards the end of the season the team was even pressing for a semi-final spot.

On the whole the players enjoyed their cricket and tried hard throughout the season. There were many young players who showed a lot of promise and will undoubtedly play in higher grades in later seasons if they persevere.

The season started with the match against traditional rivals, the S B ’s led by the redoubtable Greg McNally, who showed fine early season tossing form and sent the A's in, a decision which led eventually to B's overhauling the target of 190 and thus maintaining their good record in these matches. The following match resulted in close, hard fought:win against Balmain B. However, what joy there was to be gained from that result was short-lived as our next match was scheduled for the infamous Mascot arena. Apart from the normal and expected vagaries in bounce (or lack of) and pfe-match rock excavation needed to position the stumps. Mascot had developed new eind wondrous experiences for would-be cricketers. On the first day the pitch, which had been given a westerly location, measured a generous twenty-five (25) yards which provided interesting experiences, particularly for bowliers trying to bowl into a strong wind. However, by the next Saturday the pitch' had not only shifted eastwards but had shrunk a good six yards to be now nineteen (19) yards in "length". I understand that Mascot is not to be used for cricket in the future, which comes as a great relief to potential future victims, myself included.

The "game" at Mascot was lost badly and this started a poor run by the A's with only a couple more wins before Christmas - against Southern Districts and North Sydney, However, outright victories against firstly Uni. of N.S.W. "B" and then Mosman saw the A's within striking distance of the semi-finals. The next match against third placed Northern District "B" was a very close, well-fought match which was, however, eventually lost. With this loss the 5A's slipped from semi-final contention. 47.

The last two games were a mixture. Against Gordon, poor batting in both innings cost us any real chance of a win despite good bowling performances, whereas in the last game against Wests an outright victory was only marginally denied us at the finish.

As far as individual performances were concerned, Alistair Little was an enthusiastic performer and endless trier throughout the season. His bowling developed as the season wore on. With a bit more luck he could have finished with many more wickets. His batting in the lower order was very useful on many occasions and he has a bright future. Scott Davis at times performed exceptionally well with both the bat and the ball. He showed he was capable of devastating spells with the ball on a number of occasions and he also demonstrated a lot of talent with the bat. However, his form was inconsistent and I know he was disappointed with himself on a number of occasions. With more patience he will perform even better next season and will move up the grades. Ian Enright bowled steadily all season and his bowling developed enormously in the later matches, particularly after a couple of sessions in the nets with Peter Wynn for which he was very grateful. Thanks for the interest Wynny! Ian also proved to be a valuable opening umpire - normally in partnership with Alistair Little. These three bowlers along with myself did the bulk of the bowling, although other useful performances came from Chris Hayes, Justin Gleeson, Matthew Colless, Mark Dickens and David Fairall, but not from Nick Savage or Jim Drayton.

Unfortunately there were no consistent performances with the bat and only three half centuries were registered during the season, two of these in the final match against Western Suburbs. However, Chris Hayes, Scott Davis, Mark Dickens, Jim Drayton, Matthew Colless, David Fairall and Alistair Little all performed creditably at times. John Loxton had a disappointing season overall but his innings at North Sydney proved to be a match winner.

The wicket-keeping of Peter Glenton, David Tierney and Nick Savage was always neat and at times outstanding. Each of these three did his job well.

Congratulations are due to both seconds and fourths for their outstanding achievements this season, particularly to Damon Ridley and Peter Gannon who put so much work and effort into producing the results with their teams.

Thanks to Greg McNally for his co-operation throughout the season and congratulations, also, for a job well done with the B's, and finally, I would like to thank each and every player in the A's for his efforts during the season.

Julian White. FIFTH GRADE "A" STATISTICS

BATTING INNS. N.O. H.S. RUNS AVE. CTS. D. Fairall 6 62 99 16.5 4 S. Davis 14 2 41 186 15.5 5 J. White 19 1 47 264 14.4 8 J. Drayton 8 30 114 14.3 4 A. Little 15 4 43 150 13.6 9 M, Dickens 15 2 29* 160 12.3 9 D. T i e m e y 7 2 18 59 11.8 5 C. Hayes 18 30 191, 10.6 6 J. Gleeson 10 1 25 92 10.2 4 M. Lynch 8 36 81 10.1 1 N. Savage 7 2 12* 44 8.8 5 + 2stps, J. Loxton 11 41 95 8.6 4 J. Goncalves 10 25 86 8.6 6 M. Colless 10 23 77 8.6 3 P. Glenton 5 17 35 7.0 4 + 2stps, P. Pether 8 24 52 6.5 6 I . Enright 14 16 49 5.4 7 D. Morgan 4 13 20 5.0 -

ALSO BATTED (Inns., N.O., H.S., Runs, Catches) T. Driscoll (1, 1, 44*, 44, 1 + 1 stp.); P. Logan (1, -, 38, 38, ; S. Ingui (1, 4, 4, -); M. Szonyi (2, 1, 2*, 4. 2); G. Nelson (1, 1, 2*, 2, ; P. Roberts (1, 1, 27*, 27, -); R. Bishop (1, -, 2, 2, 1); J. Emmett (1, - 54, 54, 7); M. Connellan (1, - 29, 29, -); J. Tarhala (3, 1, 40, 64, 1); B. Janson (3, -, 34, 34, r P. Mackay (1, -, 6, 6, 1); M. Furlong (1, - BOWLING 0. M. W, R. AVE. M. Szonyi 28 10 8 68 8.5 S. Davis 184.2 60 35 415 11.9 J. White 206.2 49 41 574 14.0 A. Little 224 83 31 475 15.3 I. Enright 116.3 31 22 334 15.5 M. Colless 29 3 6 115 19.2 C. Hayes 65 14 8 220 27.5 J. Gleeson 49.3 7 4 173 43.3 ALSO BOWLED (Wickets, Runs) P. Pether (1-21); P. Logan (0-5); S. Ingui (1-51); G. Nelson (3-40); M. Dickens (5-63); R. Bishop (0-3); J. Emmett (0-5); M. Lynch (0-11); D. Fairall (3-47); J. Goncalves (0-6); N. Savage (0-0); P. Mackay (4-22); J. Drayton (0-16); D. T i e m e y (0-0). BEST PARTNERSHIPS 1st Wkt. 35 J. White (25) and J. Gleeson (7) vs. Southern Districts 2nd Wkt. 93 B. Janson (34 and M. Furlong (69) vs. Western Suburbs 3rd Wkt. 76 J. White (47) and M. Lynch (36) vs. Southern Districts 4th Wkt. 54 J. Emmett (54) and J. Drayton (6) v s . U.N.S.W. "B" 5th Wkt. 73 J. Goncalves (25) and J. White (43) vs. Northern Districts "B 6th Wkt. 68 M. Colless (23) and J. Drayton (30) vs . Balmain "A” 7th Wkt. 55 J. Loxton (41) and J. Drayton (24) vs. North Sydney 8th Wkt. 50 J. Drayton (14) and A. Little (43) vs. Gordon 9th Wkt. 64 P. Roberts (27*) and A. Little (35) vs . North Sydney 10th Wkt. 17 N. Savage (12*) and I. Enright (6) vs. Gordon 49.

5TH GRADE "B" REPORT

Played - 15; Won 1st Innings - 8; Drawn - 2; Lost on 1st Innings - 5.

If it's possible to have a successful season without making the semi-finals, then the S B ’s did just that. Out of 15 games, the B's won 8, lost 5 and drew 2. Towards the middle of the season the SB's were competition leaders, and only in the last round had we lost all hope of making the final four.

The SB's started the season well with their almost mandatory defeat of the SA's. The result of this match however had a good deal to do with the winning of the toss, which only goes to prove that all captains come in handy at least once a season.

Robert Johnston scored an impressive 73, and had a sound half century opening partnership with Bruce Janson, who was to get the side off to many consistent starts throughout the season. Johnston alsoprovedto be a brilliant field during his short stay with the team, for unlike many of his team mates who put down catches off me, Robert was keen to impress. In this game he chased a lusty blow around the boundary and plucked it from the air below his knees. As I unbuckled my pads and gently placed the bat back in its cover I vowed never to let Johnston sub-field for the opposition again!

Alf Hoop played a fine innings in this match and continued his form throughout the season. Alan Frost also played well, but his finest hour was to come with a century against Waverley.

In the bowling department, the team was very lucky to have the services of Paul Dillon for the first three rounds when he picked up 12 wickets at less than 14 apiece. Paul played a big part in the win against U.N.S.W. "B" in the second round, taking 5-50, and against Waverley bowled extremely well, giving his team every chance to win. Like Alf, Paul's success continued in the higher grades, and deservedly so.

Andrew Baigent was another valuable member of the side who played for a good part of the season. His steady line and length and movement of the ball often went unrewarded, but were well appreciated.

John Quoyle played several fine innings for the SB's and in 6 innings averaged 37.0. John played a punishing 79 n.o. against U.N.S.W. "B" in round 2 but was outshone early on by Phil Pile's finest innings for the club. Phil put together 82 runs and was looking like a certainty for a ton until he unluckily stepped on his wicket. 50.

One of the most promising players to emerge in Grade this season was David Simes. After the first three rounds, Dave only had taken one wicket. However, after taking a match-winning 5-30 off 24 overs against Balmain "B", Dave never looked back, taking 33 wickets at 11.6 during the season. David also proved to be a punishing opening batsman on several occasions. His most memorable innings was on David Phillips South when he kept straight driving the Bank's opening bowler onto the Third Grade wicket. David Sime's efforts throughout the season were rewarded with his second placing in the Best and Fairest Competition.

Michael "Learned" Counsel was a stalwart in the side, playing in all matches bar one, where he had the pleasure of falling victim to the wily Gannon's style of slow left and right legs unorthodox between the wickets. Michael performed consistently with the bat and if he learns to drive along the ground should score many runs next season. With respect to his bowling, "Learned" has a perfect style, but with a bit more pace, he could use his height to great advantage. "Learned", the team academic, ended the season by offering a disagreeable opponent an opinion on how the large hole where his two front teeth used to be occurred, and it wasn't from too many lollies!

The team was not well stacked with sledgers during the season, and some of cricket's oldest supporters may think this a good thing. However, a team should not be without aggression, and this is where Andrew Wilson shone out brightly. Andrew is a very talented left arm spinner and brilliant fi'eldsman, who must be the only slow bowler in the world who can bowl a good bouncer. If Andrew wants to become a first-class sledger, he will have to direct it more towards the opposition next season, as its quite an experience having dropped catches laughed at by your own fieldsmen. He should take a lesson from Tim Carruthers, who after scoring 90 in his last innings decided he now had the authority to support his bowlers loudly from the perilous position of the long-on boundary.

We were well served by wicketkeepers during the season, with Alf Hoop, Dave Tierney, Jim Watts and Andrew Clarke donning the gloves at some stage or other. Dave Tierney showed his ability against the quick bowlers by taking 5 catches in 2 matches. Andrew Clarke kept improving during the season, and in only 7 matches took 9 catches and 3 stumpings. Contrary to one of his favourite stories, Clarke took all the balls in his gloves, and not in his ear.

Mark Baigent opened the umpiring for a good part of the season, and along with Clarke formed a good opening pair. After a hard weeks work building up a labourer's tan, and a long drive down in the heat from Gosford, it's only natural Mark was often standing behind the stumps thinking the foreman had just called smoko. No wonder he was often rudely awakened by a raucous appeal from the opposition. Who could blame him for innocently asking did somebody say something? 51.

If the only reason the French eat snails is because they are easy to catch even once they've got a big head start, then Dave Morgan can count himself lucky he doesn't play cricket in Paris. Morgan played several valuable innings this year, and ground many an ambitious young fast bowler into the dirt, his best innings being on a dangerous track on E.L.S. Hall.

The other star batsman in the SB's was undoubtedly Jim Watts. Jim joined the team in the 8th round and scored 386 runs in 10 innings at an average of 48.3. Jim's finest innings was a powerful 112 against Bankstown. Every team member appreciated Jim's presence in the team for both his experience and ability, and we all wish him well now he has retired from University Cricket after so many glorious years.

The keenness award goes to Sam Ingui, who after the fall of a wicket was occasionally seen to be lying down in the outfield, doing push-ups! Sam bowled well on occasions, particularly against Sutherland, and as he is a keen practicer, should take a lot of wickets next season.

Round 13 saw the team take on a totally new appearance, Mark Cepak had been given to the side by Ganno, and the team was never to be the same again. In the 3 matches he played, Mark bowled particularly well, and also found he had an appetite for opening the batting. Mark has a great way for always looking on the bright side of life.... his favourite line to a fieldsman who drops a hot chance is "don't worry, you just stopped a four". Matthew Colless also joined the team against Randwick and batted consistently for the rest of the season. Mark Schwartz also played several games for the SB's but unfortunately never displayed the form we all know he's capable of.

On the whole it was a very enjoyable season and I look forward to seeing the players return to the Club next season.

Greg McNally. 52.

5TH GRADE "B" STATISTICS

BATTING INNS. N.O. RUNS . AVE. CTS. J. Watts 10 2 386 48.3 4 J. Quoyle 6 1 185 37.0 2 A. Hoop 4 133 33.3 4 M. Cepak 5 1 113 28.3 1 D. Morgan 10 224 22.4 2 T. Carruthers 14 276 19.7 4 M. Colless 5 1 73 18.3 1 B. Janson 16 1 258 17.2 - M. Counsel 17 2 251 16.8 2 D. Simes 11 2 141 15.7 2 P. Pile 12 1 167 15.2 3 J. Tarhala 4 57 14.3 2 S. Ingui 6 3 32 10.7 3 M. Baigent 7 2 53 10.6 3 G. McNally 11 2 90 10.0 4 M. Schwartz 4 1 18 6.0 - A. Clarke 7 1 25 4.2 9 + 3 stps, A. Wilson 5 1 16 4.0 6 A. Baigent 5 3 8 4.0 5 ALSO BATTED (Inns., N.O., Runs) R. Johnston (1, -, 73); A. Frost (2, -, 134); J. Drayton (1, 1, 28); M. Gonnellan (2, -, 40); S. Hetherington (2, 1, 19); R. Bishop (3, 1, 31); P. Dillon (2, - , 28); P. Logan (1, -, 14). BEST BATTING J. Watts - 112, 83, 60*; A. Frost - 101; T. Carruthers - 90, 52; P. Pile - 82; R. Johnston - 73; J. Quoyle - 79*; B. Janson - 60; A. Hoop - 50; M. Cepak - 60. BOWLING 0. M. w. R. AVE. M. Cepak 63 24 10 114 11.4 D. Simes 248 81 33 384 11.6 M. Baigent 46 14 7 88 12.5 P. Dillon 64 21 12 165 13.7 M. Counsel 72 8 13 213 16.3 J. Watts 43 10 6 104 17.3 R. Bishop 31 1 6 110 18.3 A. Baigent 106 32 13 257 19.7 A. Wilson 121 24 13 300 23.1 S. Ingui 72 • 8 10 236 23.6 G. McNally 125 18 13 324 24.9 53.

ALSO BOWLED (Wickets, Runs) P. Pile (2-31); M. Gonnellan (1-15); D. Morgan (0-7); S. Hetherington (0-4).

BEST BOWLING D. Simes: 5-30, 5-22, 5-38, 4-26; P. Dillon: 5-50, 5-87; S. Ingui: 6-69; A. Wilson: 5-56; M. Counsel: 4-26. BEST PARTNERSHIP: 1st wkt. 63 B. Janson (20) and P. Pile (82) vs. U.N.S.W. "B” 2nd wkt. 167 J. Watts (112) and D. Morgan (53) vs. Bankstown 3rd wkt. 76 M. Counsel (44) and D Morgan (38) v s . Gordon 4th wkt. 60) J. Watts (38*) and M. Counsel (27) vs. Balmain "A" 60) J. Quoyle (31) and M. Counsel (34) vs. N. Sydney 5th wkt. 109 J. Quoyle (79*) and J Drayton (28*) vs. U.N.S.W. "B" 6th wkt. 39 G. McNally (28) and P Pile (22) vs. Sydney Uni. "A" 7th wkt. 56 A. Frost (101) and D. Simes (17) vs. Waverley 8th wkt. 55 A. Frost (101) and P. Dillon (25) vs. Waverley 9th wkt. 22 M. Cepak (15*) and M. Baigent (9*) vs. Rajidwick 10th wkt, 8 S. Ingui (13) and A. Baigent (1) vs. N. District "A" 54.

SEVENTH GRADE REPORT

Played 15: Won 1st Innings - 4; Drawn - 3; Lost 1st Innings - 8.

In the same manner that it is English cricket tradition to begin the season with a match between the M.C.C. and the county champions, it is traditional for the 7th's and 8th's to open the University cricket season.

For such an important match, it was fitting that 7's should begin their season at Timbrel 1 Park, that famous ground which at low tide offers more in atmosphere than Lords and the S.C.G. combined. It is, however, fair to say that some of the University new bloods were less enthusiastic in accepting the offer of a place in 7th Grade for the first match of the season than perhaps they may have been if offered an M.C.C. cap. Despite this reluctance, a team was finally mustered and after a slow start to the season we eventually gathered momentum and began to play as a team.

In any season there are some incidents and some matches which are quickly forgotten. Thankfully, reference to the scorebook is required to prompt a recollection of our first round clash with Drummoyne Sports, who managed to scramble to 6-231 in reply to our 111. Many of the players who appeared for University in our 2nd round match against the eventual premiers. Welcome, may also have let it slip their memory that Uni. could capture only two opposition wickets before our meagre tally of 100 was passed.

There were some other equally forgettable defeats. However, heavy defeats were not frequent, and in the main, fell in that bleak period for University cricket between the beginning of exams and Christmas. During this period many a desperate late-night call was made on the Fridays prior to matches in an effort to complete teams, and many famous names from University's past were contacted in an attempt to encourage them from retirement. Although our sides were considerably weakened, we were never forced to take the field without a full side for a match.

Two of the most exciting matches of the season failed to produce a win for Uni. In our first round match versus Welcome, we tallied 5-252, and Welcome, aided by several dropped catches, took up a difficult against-the-clock chase to finish with 9-251 at the close of play. The second match was a one-day, 25 overs a side fixture against Drummoyne Sailing. Our innings produced only 116 runs, leaving a difficult task for our bowlers. However, John McNally, Gary Nelson and Paul Gresham all bowled well to contain the opposition. Although Sailing had 3 wickets in hand,.they still required 8 runs from the last over to win. The first seven balls of the final over (we have yet to go "metric" in the Balmain competition), produced 7 runs, including a rather dubious wide. Fieldsmen crowded the bat for the last ball to prevent the winning single and the batsman played the ball solidly back down the wicket. In the ensuing scramble there were several attempts by Uni. to gather the ball and effect a run-out, by which time the batsmen had completed the vital run. 55.

The season was not all defeats and hard-luck stories. As the season progressed our cricket improved and we finished a creditable fourth in the competition of 6 teams, only one point behind third place. We had four good wins, and of the matches drawn or lost, no less than five- could easily have resulted in Uni. wins. The team can also be pleased with the fact that outright defeat was never inflicted upon us.

Although the top two tedms in the competition finished well clear of the other four, it is encouraging that we were almost able to topple each of the leaders in one of our three encounters with them. In a competition which generally produced cricket of a very high standard, we can be reasonably satisfied with our performance, particularly as it was probably Uni's best ever in the A grade competition. With the continuing trend towards a strengthening of 7th and 8th grade University sides as more players become available, we should be confident of even further improved performances in the coming season.

It is particularly pleasing that many of the players who began the season in 7's later performed well in grade. Dave Simes played only the pre-grade match in 7*s before progressing to Sth grade and demonstrating that his bowling ability is not confined to the mats.

In the batting department, John Quoyle and Tim Carruthers both produced some excellent early season batting to earn promotion to grade. Mark Dickens also returned consistently good scores in 7*s and his application was rewarded by continued grade success during the remainder of the season. Others to make the step from 7*s to grade included Nick Savage, Justin Gleeson, Andrew Clarke and Jim Drayton.

Our batting during the season was generally strong. Joe Goncalves played four matches in the 7th grade and produced his top form. Chris McGuire and Jolm Malicki were valuable regular members of the team and both had successful seasons with the bat. Dave Nevell was available for only a part of the season but in two of the innings that he did play, he demonstrated his considerable batting ability. It is to be hoped that he can be available for the full season next year so that his full potential may be realised. Gary Kemister became a regular member of the team in the last half of the season and played some good determined innings in situations where runs were most needed.

Following a slow start to the season, John Loxton, returned to 7's and after correcting some minor problems with his batting technique, concluded the season in very successful fashion. We were also fortunate to have the services during part of the season of two most capable opening batsmen in Phil Pile and Mark Schwartz. Both played solidly in this role, and Phil will long remember his innings against Drummoyne Sports in which he was hit twice on the head whilst proceeding to his half-century. Another batting success was Paul Gresham. He was persuaded out of retirement mid-way through the season, and in his 6 matches he managed to notch over 200 runs. 56.

Unfortunately for Uni, our batting efforts were not matched by the bowling, and there was throughout the season, a scarcity of bowling talent. John McNally had an excellent season and bowled very well, especially towards the end of the summer. Despite an obvious anxiety to throw his wicket away, "Macka" also produced some good innings. The other main stay of our bowling attack was Gary Nelson, who could always be relied upon to bowl well. The figures of these two bowlers do not do full justice to their efforts, as they were usually forced to bowl in long spells and were often not well supported by our fielding. John Spence achieved the break through on every occasion on which he bowled. His bowling figures, although excellent, also suffered greatly through dropped catches.

A cricket report would not be complete without making mention of a few of the noteworthy sidelights to the season. Some which come to mind are:

* The sight of a self-powered lawn mower, complete with driver and standing passenger, being driven across Fivedock Oval with both Occupants apparently oblivious to the cricket match which was proceeding on the oval.

* A luckless Uni. bowler who shall remain nameless, receiving a negative reply from both umpires following a confident appeal for both caught behind and stumped from the last ball of his over, and then proceeding to have 27 runs clouted from his next over, mostly scored by the fortunate batsman.

* The same unnamed player explaining his late arrival for a match - "I woke up and found myself at Sutherland".

* Heated conversation between John McNally whilst batting and an opposition bowler: Opposition bowler: "I'm out to get you." Macka: "Thats what all the girls say."

* In a first round oval mix-up, winning the toss against an opposing captain and electing to bat, only to find that the toss had been made with the incorrect team. In a second toss with the correct captain. Uni. lost and were sent in to bat.

Before ending this report, my thanks must be extended to those who played in 7th grade during the season, and to our No. 1 supporter Glennis Spence. It has been a pleasure to have been associated with the team during the season.

Greg Swords. SEVENTH GRADE STATISTICS

BATTING Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. 1Catches J . Loxton 7 2 49 151 30.2 - M. Dickens 6 2 35 117 29.3 - N. Savage 6 3 38* 73 24.3 2 P. Gresham 9 69 211 23.4 2 M. Schwartz 7 56 165 23.8 3 J. Malicki 13 65* 178 22.3 3 P. Pile 7 50 141 20.1 3 C. McGuire 11 46 213 19.4 1 J. McNally 13 43 244 18.8 1 G. Kemister 8 2 27* 86 14.3 4 P. Roberts 7 1 28* 82 13.7 - G. Swords 12 3 20 115 12.8 6 D. Nevell 7 1 32 75 12.5 2 G. Nelson 7 1 11 38 6.3 2 J. Spence 11 1 22* 56 5.6 2

ALSO BATTED: (Inns, N.O., H.S., Runs) e (3, 1, 71, 99); J. Goncalves (3, 1 , 7*, 7); J. Gleeson (5, - :s, - 18, 24) ; B. Gibson (2, 1, 0, 0); M. Lynch (1 , 10 J - J 13, 25) ; A. Clarke (1, 1, 2); P. Cuskelly (1, P. Rickard (1, 1, 0*, 0).

0. M. R, w. Ave. Best Figures J . Spence 16 1 110 9 12.2 3/37 J. McNally 121 18 376 23 16.3 4/33 P. Pile 16 1 51 3 17.0 2/24 G. Nelson 74 9 266 13 20.5 3/38 S. Ingui 37 3 197 9 21.9 4/25 W . Currey 59 7 275 9 30.6 4/75 P. Gresham 29 1 160 4 40.0 2/36 ALSO BOWLED: (Wkts,. Runs) T. Murphy (2, 48); D. Simes (3, 30); R. Leonarder (1 , 51); M. Dickens (3, 129); J. Quoyle (0, 43); J. Gleeson (0, 109), J. Malicki (3, 139); P. Roberts (4, 56 M. Schwartz (1, 63); R. White (o, 32); G. Swords (3, 68); J. Femon (3, 44); G. Kemister (o, 36); A. Wilson (3, 46); D. Nevell (1, 12); C. McGuire (0, 28). BEST PARTNERSHIPS: 1st wkt. 71 M. Schwartz and J. McNally vs. Taveners 2nd wkt. 105 M. Schwartz and T. Carruthers vs. Welcome 3rd wkt. 51 J. Quoyle and M. Dickens v s . Taveners 4th wkt. 55 J. Loxton and J. Malicki vs. Welcome 5th w k t . 94 R. White and J. Goncalves vs. Taveners 6th wkt. 55 P. Gresham and J. Spence v s . Welcome 7th wk t . 74 C. McGuire and J. Malicki v s . Balmain R.S.L. 8th wk t . 59 J. Quoyle and J. Gleeson v s . Taveners 9th wkt. 41 P. Roberts and G. Swords v s . Taveners 10th wkt. 22 G. Nelson and G. Kemister vs. Balmain R.S.L. 58,

EIGHTH GRADE REPORT

The 1979-80 season saw Sydney University 8th grade, against seemingly insurmountable odds, conclusively capture the Balmain District B Grade premiership.

Although most of our eminent peers realise that 7th's and 8th*s play on mats, on some mystic, windy, sewer-moated park, which bears the most hallowed name, Timbrell, this is the extent of their understanding. The religious, cult-like significance of the competition is NOT realised by those who have not been touched (?). Since the underlying intricacies of this game are too subtle and complex to be expounded in this brief eulogy, some insight may be gained by tracing 8th's nail-biting quest for the trophy.

Continuity was the hallmark of the start of the season. Greg McNally, last year's captain, officiated before assuming the role in SB's for the remainder of the season.

After being sent in to bat by Meadowbank, 8ths finished the day with the very formidable tally of 202. Greg McNally, John Loxton and Peter Roberts were the outstanding batsmen on the day. Meadowbank found their batting lacking against an efficient attack spearheaded (once again) by Greg McNally, who took 6 wickets, and were all out for 74. Even though the follow-on was enforced no outright result was realised.

The continuity established in the first round was then moulded into an attitude of experience gleaned from past seasons on mats. With stolid batting as a foundation, guile, rather than brute force, coupled with efficient fielding, proved to be the formula for success.

In the first match under the new regime, Uni. won the toss and sent Christian Brothers in to bat. Spin paved the way for our second victory. Rod Bishop (5-18) bowled splendidly and was ably backed up by Mark Cordato. Christian Brothers were all out for 69 and Uni., in an effort to make the task look difficult, scored 119. Christian Brothers, strengthened by the inclusion of a former A Grade player, replied with 2-109 at stumps on the second day.

With the scent of victory impregnated in our nostrils, Uni., in high spirits, were to encounter the most regrettable part of the season - a win on forfeit. According to the District rules, such an occurence forces the competition to revert to percentages. 59.

Callan Park, last year's runners-up, posed as our most formidable adversary. Bob Luff captained very capably in an extremely exciting match. Uni. after winning the toss, batted. Defeat loomed as we slumped to 4-18. David Tierney and Andrew Clarke then set about giving the innings a semblance of substance and figured in a 50 run. partnership. Jack Ford continued on from this and after a substantial contribution from all members of the 'tail'. Uni. finished the day 9-155, and a chance to fight back into the match. The following Saturday saw the withdrawal of Jack Ford with a squash injury and the loss of Paul Rickard. Two sub-fielders were found floating in Timbrell Canal (in true 8ths tradition) and Uni. took the field with the full complement of men, if not cricketers. After a promising start of 3-34 (all wickets going to catches behind the wicket), things were definitely dicey at 3-107, especially since each over at that stage was costing approximately 14 runs. Callan Park were but 4 overs from victory and Uni. eyes scoured the sky for rain when we finally broke through with a stumping off Rod Bishop. Rod finished with another bag of 5 wickets and Mark Cordato chimed in with 3 wickets and 3 excellent catches. Under the strain of top class bowling and fielding, Callan Park finished their innings on 118 and the foundation of the spirit in the Uni. side was laid.

After the battle, the feast and "watered beer" at the Five Dock Hotel, and none more fitting than at the expense of Bacchus.

Bacchus batted after winning the toss. Tight bowling, good fielding and linmemorable batting combined to see a total of 68, including the loss of 7-11 to finish the innings. University batted with flair and aggression to be 2 (decl) - 122 at stumps. Dave Tierney, Jack Fofd, Tim Saul, Matthew Bayfield and Bob Luff all turned in fine performances. In their second innings Bacchus put on a slow, resolute display and at 4 p.m. were but 2 wickets down. Then in a flashflood of wickets, 8-13, the innings closed at 83. The necessary runs were scored without loss and a resounding win was posted.

Even before the first ball was bowled, match 6 was destined to be unique. Even the toss was a trifle more than ufiusual. When the captains met, it was discovered that neither had the monetary resources necessary to produce a coin. While in the process of contemplating a leaf (or was it life?),a member of the opposition produced a coin and tossed it. Naturally I called, but surprisingly so did the othei* captain and even more surprisingly we both called heads and against incalculable odds heads it fell. I felt justified in claiming the toss, however in the name of sportsmanship we re-tossed and of course I lost! Against an abnormally potent attack. Uni. surrendered for 90. A first over run-out set the scene for a mostly disappointing display. Not to give in without a fight. Uni. finished the day taking 4 for 60 which included two breathtaking swims by the captain to retrieve an aquatic kookaburra floating in the bay. With the aid of a touch of luck. Uni. may have pulled off this match and finished undefeated premiers. However such dreams were beyond the reach of Uni. Beaten by 2 wickets, but by a strong side around exam time was no disgrace, and a second innings of 5-127 showed our underlying strength. 60.

Match 7 was against the leaders and to describe the match without mentioning the state of the competition would reduce a 'make or break' match into just another game.

Ten Past Eleven were at that stage the competition leaders, having secured 4 outright wins, one first innings win and one first innings loss. We were 9 points behind and a loss would have left us 13 points behind with no chance of catching their tally.

Unfortunately this match fell right in exam time; however, a fairly strong side took the field. The day was extremely hot and so, when the toss was won, the only choice was who to open with. After a shaky start Uni. consolidated well to be 2-86, immediately before disaster struck! Bob Luff was run out, then off the next ball the captain was run out without facing. The collapse precipitated. Uni. were all out for the meagre score of 102. At stumps Ten Past Eleven were 1-15. The second week contrasted the first, weather-wise. The Timbrel1 'Zephyr' was at full force and the sky was overcast. In the final analysis a spirited display by Uni. won a match which should have fallen the other way. The margin was 3 runs, after Ten Past had been 7-93. A magnificent effort!

Round 2 and an easy match to start with - on paper - which coincidently, we should have lost. After winning the toss Meadowbank proved to be a difficult side to bowl out and scored 166. Tim Saul bowled a massive spell to take 8-76. Uni. replied with 1-3 at stumps.

The following week was marked by a match winning 71 by Bob Luff, ably supported by Jack Ford. Leo Muggleton finally posted the 3 wicket victory with a towering Timbrel1 six.

1980 was heralded by a fine performance from Uni. against Christian Brothers, who were one of the best sides in the competition. After being sent in against a formidable pace attack. Uni. showed uncharacteristic class and an excellent opening stand of 83, provided by Matthew Bayfield (47) and Dave Tierney was the cornerstone of Uni.'s best batting performance of this year - 5 (decl.) - 243. A splendid unbeaten century by Dave Tierney, scored on the last ball of the day, clearly marked him as one of the club's more talented cricketers (ALL GRADES) and deserving of much higher recognition. Christian Brothers found the task just a bit too difficult and scored a very creditable 176.

Our only encounter with Balmain Sports this season proved to be yet another win that could or should have been a loss. After losing the toss. Uni. batted and were all out for 154. A ninth wicket partnership of 45 by Leo Muggleton and Gary Colman saved an embarrassingly close match. The tigers, though unorthodox, batted well and at a brilliantly timed drink's break were but 19 runs from victory with 3 wickets intact. A typical Uni. resurgence captured the match with a luxurious 13 runs to spare. 61.

Meanwhile...... Ten Past crashed after their defeat to us, and lost 4 matches in a row. Uni. captured the lead and were immediately under threat by Callan Park, who were running second at that time. Seemingly a grand final loomed.

Uni. won the toss and bowled. After a fairly insipid opening attack and yet another swim by the captain, Andrew Wilson sent down his accurate leg spin, capturing 5-23 and Callan Park slumped to be all out for 100. Leo Muggleton provided some tight medium pace bowling, capturing 4 wickets. A fierce battle ensued. Uni., predictably, slumped to 4-36 at stumps, with Steve Hetherington supported by Richard White staving off a determined attack. Dicey turned to dismal as Uni. made it to 40 for the loss of six wickets. Jack Ford turned the game with an exciting unbeaten (though not unchallenged) half century, supported by Leo Muggleton and later by myself.

The team was by this stage moulded, and finished the season with only minor changes. The character too was moulded and every match we played together could be guaranteed to provide a breathtaking finish, for each of the final 5 matches was perilously close.

The casual reader will have the impression that after beating the second-placed team, the premiership was secure. Fools! For both Ten Past and Drummoyne Sports were on the track and winning outright.

Match 12 was to be our respite before meeting both those teams. Bacchus, however, after being sent in and spurred on by an excellent 96 by their left-handed opener, proved to be a formidable challenge. Uni. bowled and fielded well against this well executed batting assault and finished the day 176 runs behind at 0-0 after one over. The engrossing second week was marked by fluctuating fortunes, with Uni. being a little too strong, and winning by 3 wickets. Bob Luff (51), Tim Saul (35), Richard White and Leo Muggleton were outstanding in an excellent team effort.

Revenge, tinged with nerves! Drummoyne Sports, needing an outright win to give it a chance of winning the competition, suffered an initial set-back by losing the toss and being asked to bat. The nature of their batting was fast and furious. Runs came at a tremendous rate, wickets tumbled and the 'vast Timbre11 crowd' hummed with excitement.

Uni.'s battle hymn roared forth, 'Greensleeves', and Mr. Whippy roared up Henley Marine Drive, fresh from Valhalla. Uni. was stirred to greater heights by the prospect of another fix of 'dairy deluxe' and tenaciously hung on. Drummoyne Sports simply ran out of wickets and were all out for 104. Richard White, ably supported by Jack Ford, stood out in the 14 over innings. Uni. set about turning this into a real game of cricket, played straight and was 6-53 at stumps. Mark Cordato and Steve Hetherington took the challenge and added 50 runs, taking us to within one run of victory before Mark graciously lost his wicket. Another 3 wicket victory and an excellent unbeaten 41 by Steve high­ lighted the match. 62.

Last match and a Grand Final. Ten Past had managed to stay within 4 points of us and a first innings win would have given them victory. In a game of vastly fluctuating fortunes. Uni. finished winners by 23 runs. Ten Past won the toss and bowled. Tight 'final' cricket ensued and Uni. cracked slightly under pressure and were all out for 126 in the day's play. Full credit to Ten Past.

However, Uni. suffered from an uncharacteristically inaccurate opening spell and were facing defeat with Ten Past 1-35 after 8 overs. Good fielding and excellent bowling by Richard White and Leo Muggleton won the day for us. It should be noted that Ten Past were extremely gracious losers and should be congratulated both for this aspect and their play on the field. For such an important match the spirit of sportsmanship on both sides was remarkably high and is a credit to all who participated.

So, we finished premiers.

Eighth's were able to field a fairly stable nucleus of players for most of the season. Many thanks are due to Greg Swords for his co-operation and awareness of the problems of the last team in the club. His help and suggestions were not an insignificant factor in our premiership win.

The task confronting 8th's was in no way easier than any of the other University teams in their respective competitions, (with the exception perhaps of 7th's) and in many ways it was significantly harder. Apart from 8th's, only 2nd's finished premiers. Our team won the competition because it was OUR team. Even though many matches were won by individual performances, it was a case of a different player contributing each time and a solid team effort backing it up. The team consisted of 36 players in the course of the season with a hard-core of about 15 players. It is hard not to identify individuals, but to do so would reduce the significance of the teamwork, which was responsible for our success. Although 8th's may be 8th's, it was heartening to play with people who enjoy their cricket, who are competitive while still being sporting and to play 8 ball overs. My sincere thanks are extended to all those participating in 8th's, particularly to those who, for whatever reason, were playing for 8th's when they were obviously performing better than those in higher grades, because every person gave 100% and this is what 8th's was in 19 79-80.

S. Best. 63.

8TH GRADE STATISTICS

BATTING ------Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. L. Muggleton 7 3 112 37 28.0 S. Hetherington 4 1 41* 75 25.0 R. Luff 12 1 71 272 24.7 R. Bishop 5 2 34 73 24.3 J . Ford 1 1 2 42* 143 15.9 T. Saul 12 1 35 147 13.4 S. Best 12 3 22 108 12.0 M. Bayfield 9 47 107 11.9 S. Clough 4 24 44 11.0 M. Cordato 6 29 54 10.8 R. White 4 19 43 10.8 G. Colman 4 27 28 9.3 R. Little 4 5 7 1.8

ALSO BATTED: (Inns, N.O., H.S., Runs) T. Beale (l,-,8,8); J. Blades (2,-.8,12); I. Bradford Cl,-,30,30); A. Clarke (l,-,49,49); M. Dicconson (3,-,2,2); J. Femon (2,-,27,30); J. Fleming (2,-2,2); C. Gwynn (1,1,4*,4); S. Ingui (l,-,5,5); G. Kemister (3,1,16,45); R. Leonarder (2,-,l*,l); J. Loxton (2,-,41,65); A. McDonald (l,-,3,3); D. McDonald (1,-,10,10); G. McNally (l,-,57,57); S. McPhail (1,1,1*,1); S. McQuilty (l,-,0,0); R. Polak (3,-,10,15); P. Roberts (1,-,41,41); J. Ross (l,-,4,4); C. Studans (3,1,3,6); D. Tierney (3,2,100*, 195); P. Rickard and A. Wilson did not bat.

BOWLING 0. M. W. R. Ave R. Bishop 30 3 17 119 7.0 L. Muggleton 46 10 13 107 8.2 T. Saul 64 9 31 271 8.7 R. White 33 5 11 145 13.2 C . Gwynn 31 6 7 102 14.6 S. Best 68 11 12 211 17.6 J. Ford 59 12 11 202 18.4 M. Cordato 30 2 8 151 18.9

ALSO BQWLEft: (Wkts., Runs) T. Beale (1,31); J. Blades (4, 27); A. Clarke (-,10); S. Clough (-,20); G. Colman (1,0); M. Dicconson (-,6); J. Femon (5,71); S. Ingui (2,2J); R. Leonarder (1,22); J. Loxton (-,12); A. McDonald (-,6); D. McDonald (1,23); G. McNally (6,22); P. Roberts (1,1); A. Wilson (5,23). 64,

1979-80 POIDEVIN-GRAY REPORT

Played 5: Won 2, Drew 2, Lost 1 (All games limited overs.)

Although not having consulted Roy, our statistician and historian, I would not err to say that this season saw the most creditable performance by a Sydney Uni. P.G. side for sometime. Realising that cricket isn't cricket without the word "if", if we'd won our last game against Waverley, we would've been the winners of the Southern Division of the competition and would have met Bankstown in the preliminary final. But this did not eventuate.

The team consisted primarily of players who had not previously played in the competition. However, amidst any possible inexperience, the team showed great enthusiasm and dedication by training on Friday afternoons as well as the normal Tuesday-Thursday club training sessions. So consequently by working together, a good team spirit was established.

The first game against University N.S.W. was not as difficult as expected and was won easily. Mark Latham performed an excellent double as he did in the next game against St. George. Although this game ended in a draw due to rain. Uni. needed 20 odd runs off 5 overs with 4 wickets in hand to win on a count back (i.e. more runs in 30 overs). As St. George were our eventual divisional winners, it was a pity the game was cut short. Due to some great batting by Steve Quartermain and Steve Dight, Uni. managed to beat Sutherland, having been 9-95 before the partnership began. Batting first against Randwick on a good wicket, we managed to get 135. Eventually when thunderstorms came, Randwick were 2-52 off 25 overs. The fielding in this game typified the tremendous fight and enthusiasm of the team. The final game was against Waverley and we knew that if we won and St. George beat Randwick we would then win our division. However we did not play as well as we had during past games and some loose bowling and again inconsistent batting saw us beaten convincingly.

As the statistics show, our batting was not prominent at all during the competition. Too many of us got starts and did not capitalise on this advantage. Generally the bowling and fielding was of a high standard.

I would like to extend my personal thanks to Peter Gannon for his relentless effort in establishing this team. Right from his initial organisation of a practice squad, to the actual trainings and games and then to his numerous generous donations at the pub, he was selfless on all occasions. I also would like to say thanks to Les Carrington for donating his time to scoring and his general contributions to the team, and to those few who supported us at our games. It's a pity P.G. can't get more support within the Club because I believe, for the Club to go forward, it has to show a more concerted effort towards "Fresher" involvement and this is one avenue where it can carry this out. 65.

Finally, I was priveleged to be captain of a talented and very enthusiastic team and I wish to extend my thanks to each and every member of the squad for his support and loyalty throughout. As most of you will be playing again next year, I wish you all the best.

Murray LeLievre.

AWARDS

Peter Gannon "Pre and Post Capture" award. Martin Szonyi "G.Y.A.C." award (gave himself a chance before Waverley) Mark Cepak "Scholastic" award (for his superb knowledge of fish) Steve Dight "Foundation" award (No. 11 batting spot) George Clapham "Words" award (for his contributions to the English language on dismissal) Max Blackler "Hoik" award (who knows?) Rod Green "Phantom" award (for his (thankfully) unseen bowling talent) Andrew Shaw "Confrontation" award (for nose-butting the ball against St. George.) Mick Furlong "Coach's" award (for his copybook "whatever" to slips against St. George) Steve Quartermain "Courier's" award (ability to get a message to umpire or fieldsman in the quickest possible time in times of distress) Mick Hawker "Judicial" award (for his ability to maintain law and order in the slips during the discussions which were not of any relevance to anything) Alistair Little "Vineyards" award (for his ability to judge the correct palatability and maturity of the No Frills cordial during drink breaks) Les Carrington "Gloss and Go" award (for his impeccable score book and his supply of highly vitaminised chewing gum!) 66.

POIDEVIN-GRAY RESULTS

Round 1 Uni. 2-111 (Latham 36, Clapham 34 n.o.) beat University N.S.W. 110 (Quartermain 4-14, Latham 2-24, Cepak 2-32) Round 2 Uni. 6-81 (LeLievre 18 n.o., Latham 25) drew with St. George 168 (Latham 4-35, Szonyi 3-22) Round 3 Uni. 9-134 (Quartermain 31 n.o., Latham 29) beat Sutherland 133 (Clapham 3-14, Cepak 3-16, Dight 3-25) Round 4 Uni. 135 (Hawker 39, LeLievre 30) drew with Randwick 2-52 (Szonyi 1-16, Cepak 1-11) Round 5 Uni. 107 (LeLievre 24, Latham 17, Clapham 17) lost to Waverley 9-158 (Cepak 4-29)

BATTING: INNS. N.O. H.S.RUNS AVGE CATi S. Quartermain 3 2 31* 57 57.0 - M. LeLievre 4 1 30 78 26.0 3 M. Latham 5 0 36 98 19.6 2 G. Clapham 5 1 34* 65 16.3 4 M. Hawker 4 0 39 54 13.5 7 M. Szonyi 3 1 21* 24 12.0 - M. Blackler 5 0 25 56 11.2 3 A . Shaw 5 1 16* 33 8.3 1 R. Green 3 0 14 24 8.0 1 M. Cepak 4 1 13 23 7.7 1 S. Dight 3 1 9* 12 6.0 1 M. Furlong 1 0 0 0 - 2

BOWLING: WKTS. RUNS AVGE G. Clapham 4 39 9.8 M. Cepak 11 112 10.2 M. Latham 8 109 13.6 S. Dight 6 104 17.3 M. Szonyi 5 96 19.2 S. Quartermain 5 107 21.4 67.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY VETS

During the season 22 games were played, of which we won 9, lost 12, and drew the game against Shore. The overall result was a considerable improvement on previous seasons. Had we won five games which were lost by a total of a mere 8 runs, our win/loss record would have been far more impressive!

Once again the Beetroot Knife did not change hands - John Everett topped the batting with his only innings of 106 and was therefore not permitted to bowl, and James Rodger* with a final bowling average of 0.8 could not muster enough runs in his innings to warrant the award.

Apart from John Everett’s century, there were some other notable batting performances, including J. Mackie 81 n.o., Ted LeC. 69, Bill Poole 69 and not forgetting 46 n.o. by that well-known No. 11 Dick Townsend. Others to score half-centuries were David Moss, Rob Brown and Harry Poulos.

The bowling honours went to Dick Townsend# David Fox, Gerry Gerlach'and James Rodgers, whilst Brian Nicholson was the only player to achieve the senior double.

The outstanding partnership of the season was the iflcoirtplete century opening stand by David Moss and Alan Cash in the match against Touche Ross - the first time in memory when our openers passed the opposition's totdl &core.

During the season we lost the services of Rob Brown, who has taken up an appointment in Melbourne, but Rob's loss was compensated by the return of Peter Lovell from Queensland and new members David Jeffery, Philip Worrall and Bruce Moore.

The dearth of all-rounders has led to specialists, as may be evidenced by the fact that Gerry Gerlach batted for the second time in his 11th match and Dick Townsend only took strike in every second game in which he played.

It was purely coincidence that J. Mackie was seen driving a new Australian manufactured car immediately after giving David Fox 17 overs in the Lindfield match!

Bowling highlights during the season included: Fox 6-41; Townsend 5-26; and in the same match, Gerlach 5-32; while Mackie's legside stumpings are increasing each season.

The "lowlight" of the season was losing the last match against St. George on the last ball of the season, in the dark!

All members are invited to the first practice session at Emu Plains Training Centre on 30 August. 68.

BATTING Matches Inns. N.O.H.S. Agg- Ave. J. Everett 1 1 - 106 106 106.00 S. Ruff 5 4 3 32* 68 68.00 J. Mackie 10 8 3 81* 213 42.60 E. Le Couteur 9 9 2 69 201 28.71 R. Morgan 3 3 1 29* 53 26.50 R . Brown 6 6 - 61 150 25.00 D. Moss 12 12 2 54* 247 24.70 W. Poole 10 10 - 69 230 23.00 P. Lovell 3 3 - 29 65 21.67 A. Cash 10 8 - 44 172 21.50 R. Thomas 5 5 - 43 106 21.20 G. Schwartzkoff 6 6 2 34 84 21.00 H. Poulos 9 8 1 65* 144 20.57 D. Fox 20 13 8 18* 89 17.80 R. Townsend 18 9 4 46* 70 14.00 J. Kleem 8 6 2 14 56 14.00 J . Herron 10 9 2 29 96 13.71 B. Moore 2 2 - 26 26 13.00 D. Watson 7 7 - 35 84 12.00 M. Guiness 2 2 1 9 12 12.00 B. Nicholson 19 12 3 31 107 11.88 A. Kennings 11 11 - 19 92 8.36 J. Janarthan 6 6 - 16 45 7.50 A. Green 2 2 - 9 9 4.50 D . Armat i 5 5 - 13 22 4.40 M. Cash 2 2 1 4 4 4.00 D. Jeffery 6 6 - 10 23 3.83 G. Gerlach 11 2 - 3 3 1.50 R. Bridge 5 4 - 2 3 0.75 W. Morgan 3 -- - _ ALSO BATTED (Inns, N.O. , Agg) J. Hartigan (1, 0, 52); K. Rowe (1, 0, 22); J. Erby (1, 0, 20); J. Kovacs

S. Digby (1, 0, 4); N. Wilson (1 , 0, 2) ; P. Worrall (1, 0, 2) ; J. Ro( (1, 0, 0); G. Furlong (1, 1, 3); Nevell (1» 0, 0); G. Newman (0. 0, 1 BOWLING Times 0. M. w. R. Ave. Ave.Run; Bowled Rodgers 1 5 3 5 4 0.80 0.80 Brown 3 17 ■ 2 5 53 10.60 3.12 Townsend 18 183 32 38 533 14.03 2.91 Ruff 3 19 3 5 72 14.40 3.79 Gerlach 11 103 23 20 291 14.55 2.83 Kleem 7 33 3 9 141 15.67 4.27 69.

BOWLING (cont.) Times 0. M. W. R. Ave. Ave.Runs/Over Bowled Guinness 2 7 - 2 33 16.50 4.71 Fox 19 135 13 25 454 18,16 3.36 Jana 3 10 1 2 41 20.50 4.10 Poole 2 4 - 2 44 22.00 11.00 Schwartzkoff 5 22 2 6 136 22.67 6.18 Nicholson 17 96 6 17 414 24.35 4.31 Poulos 6 19 1 3 94 31.33 4.94 Le Couteur 3 12 - 1 43 43.00 3.58 Cash 5 30 1 2 118 59.00 3.93 Morgan 3 20 1 89 89.00 4.45

, Runs) Lovell: 1-7; Hartigan: 1-9; Newman: 2-28; Furlong: 1-23; A. Mackie: 0-8; Moss: 0-12; Armati: 0-18; Herron: 0-14; Jeffery: 0-7; Bridge: 0-13; Moore: 0-28; Thomas: 0-7; Green: 0-1. 70.

S.U.C.C. vs. OXFORD/CAMBRIDGE

Played at Uni. No. 1, December 19,20, 1979. S.U.C.C. won on 1st innings.

The S.U.C.C. game versus Oxbridge had been warmly looked forward to by all players, for Oxbridge were undefeated on their tour and in its own way it gave us a taste of international cricket. Their Sydney stay began with an excellent reception by the Vice-Chancellor at the University at which all players mingled and exchanged stories until retiring to prepare for the game.

The first day was excellent for cricket and S.U.C.C. won the toss and decided to bat. A good start followed by Blackler and L'Estrange and Sydney University moved to 0-40 but an all too familiar collapse followed. Things looked a little ominous until Phil Beale and undergraduate Peter Wynn rescued the team in an excellent partnership of 83, which along with the valuable tail enders pushed the score to 244.

With 30 minutes to play Oxbridge attacked to be 0-36 at stumps. It was predictable that the pitch would begin to play low on the second day and we knew that an accurate attack would be rewarded. Excellent bowling and fielding saw Oxbridge struggling as first Steve Quartermain and then Steve Glenday and Peter Wynn struck the Oxbridge batting. The luckless Geoff Pike toiled relentlessly only to see 3 chances spilled and then to appear to have 2 taken only to have the tumultuous appeals turned down. With victory in sight, S.U.C.C. stuck to its task and Oxbridge was finally dismissed for 183. Resisting the temptation to set a target which might prove very tempting to the talented Oxbridge batsmen. University proceeded to play out time and bask in the excellence of their win.

The win takes on all the more significance if we realise the Oxbridge team were to lose but one more match on the whole tour that took them to all states and included victory over a strong Australian Universities combination in a three day match. Although on paper Oxbridge obviously had a stronger team, it was the spirit of the S.U.C.C. players from all grades which made the victory all the more enjoyable. The Club and all the players can take great pride in what was an excellent victory.

Jim L'Estrange. 71.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. OXFORD/CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITIES

Played at Uni. No. 1, December 19, 20, 1979. Sydney University won toss. Sydney University 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Blackler, l.b.w. Greig 7 - b. Knight 10 J. L'Estrange, b. Greig 32 - run out 25 M. Stokes, b. Greig 16 - b. Cooper 68 I. Wilson, St. Fisher, b. Popplewell 23 - St. Fisher,b. Cooper 4 A. Shaw, l.b.w. Knight 9 - St. Fisher, b. Roebuck 9 P. Beale, c. § b. Marie 58 - not out 14 P. Wynn, not out 55 M. Furlong, b. Allbrook 5 S. Glenday, c. Roebuck, b. Greig 5 S. Quartermain, b. Surridge 8 G. Pike, b. Popplewell 0 Sundries (B.8, L.B.13, W.4, N.B.l) 26 - CL.B.7, W.l) 8 Total 244 Five wickets for 138 93, 103, 186, 197, 210, Fall: 15, 109, 111, 120 241, 244. Bowling 0. M. R. w.. 0, M„ R, W. D. Surridge 21 7 38 1 9 1 27 J. Knight 10 4 24 1 8 1 36 1 I. Greig 19 2 48 4 M. Allbrook 23 11 39 1 N. Popplewell 12,2 3 21 2 G. Marie 12 5 26 1 P. Roebuck 10 2 22 6 1 9 1 S. Clements 3 16 N. Cooper 9 1 42 2 Oxford/Cambridge 1st Innings Bowling - Sydney University S. Clements, l.b.w. Quartermain 21 0. M. R. W. N. Cooper, ct. Wilson, b. Beale 24 G. Pike 17 4 48 1 P. Roebuck, l.b.w. Quartermain 22 S. Glenday 8 1 19 1 N. Popplewell, ct. Quartermain, b. Pike 35 P. Beale 10 2 23 2 M. L'Estrange, ct. Wilson, b. Glenday AO S. Quartermain 14 1 51 3 I. Greig, ct. Wilson, b. Beale 5 P. Wynn 17 7 27 3 G. Marie, ct. Wilson, b. Wynn 18 J. Knight, ct. Shaw, b. Wynn 22 P. Fisher, b. Quartermain 2 D. Surridge, not out 9 M. Allbrook, ct. Blackler, b. Wynn 0 Sundries (B.l, L.B.7, W.2, N.B.5) 15 Total Fall: 36, 73, 74, 94, 112, 131, 152, 167, 183, 183. Sydney University won on 1st Innings. 72..

INTER-VARSITY vs. A.N.U. Played at A.N.U. South Oval, Jan. 8-10, 1980. Match drawn. A team of expatriots and genuine articles followed Brown's Cows to the bush pasture of Canberra in early January to do battle with A.N.U.'s leading cricketers. "Carro" came along too...... as tourist, scorer, spectator, taxi driver, chewing gum provider, french cricketer, team wit and diplomat ...... and even practice bowler!!!

Sydney Uni. personnel prepared the pitch, cut the grass and tossed the coin (but lost the toss), thus destroying A.N.U.'s homeground advantage.

The game now beginning at nil all, we were sent in to bat on a very wet sponge. Max Blackler scored a century as brilliant as it was impossible, his ten mates and sundries between them adding a further 39 runs. Of the other ten, Steve White was the most outstanding.... because of his red hair.... hers was red too!!

Steve did get on the field in time to demolish "Cluggo" and the boys for a mere 113 runs. Steve Dight and Martin Szonyi played their part in the demolition as well, 'Dighty' by bowling almost every ball on the stumps, Martin by scaring the batsmen back to the pavilion.

It was at about this stage that A.N.U. secretary Julian Oakley passed around copies of the 'Souvenir Programme'. A publication of class and excellence this, although quite inaccurate in its estimation of players! The masterpiece inspired only Tim Driscoll however, who went 9 better than the Blackfeller by scoring 110 in our second innings. The rest of us, especially Quoyle (19), Latham (15) and Stokes (14) lent some marginal support to give us a total of 207.

Set the difficult but possible task of 235 to win in over five hours, A.N.U. surprised us by getting dangerously close. 'Pyjamas' scored 40 looking beautiful in his 'Coq Sportiff jump suit (we had to field 'Coon' on the boundary), John Richardson was dropped but run out all at the same time by Steve Dight for 78, leaving Mai's boys 20 runs to get in half an hour. Two wickets remained between us and victory. Bad luck for Mai though as Mad Max Cullen played a flawless innings of 0 not out in 30 minutes, to gain the plaudits of no-one and a draw. A little round bloke at the other end blazed away for 2 in the same time, leaving the teams 17 runs apart at stumps. 'Dighty' took 3-43 in A.N.U.'s second innings to put further pressure on Sydney Grades' top allrounder Moss O'Sullivan. Mark Latham bowled (so to speak), thus setting the stage for the evenings events.

A Latham-Connellan partnership for the eleventh wicket later in the evening, brought each of them closer to scoring than at any time during the match. A certain Women's cricket coach observing the evidence next day at training thinks that maybe the 11th wicket partnership record was broken.... 73,

In bringing this report to its inevitable close a few highlights of the match are probably worth noting:

1. Max Blackler and Tim Driscoll's hundreds. 2. A.N.U.'s wonderful hospitality .... thanks Julian. 3. Steve White's strong performance around the boundary. 4. Stokes 'O' in the first innings and 0-26 when allowed to bowl. 5. Latham's love affair with 'Ganno' .... and his policies! 6. Rhondo's umpiring. 7. Mike Heggen's top effort in allowing his intra-species (a change from inter­ species) association to leave the rest of us dying of thirst around Julian's billiard table. 8. Final mention to Steve Dight who did arrive in time for the afternoon session on the third day.

M.G. Stokes. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. MEITOBWIE DIVERSITY Melbourne won the toss. Sydney University 1st Innings • 2nd Innings M. Blackler, c. Hinge, b. Happell 7 l.b.w. Happell 13 D. Reed, c. Sholly, b. Happell 35 c. Hinge, b. Happell 35 M. Furlong, b. Happell 13 b. Holloway 31 A. Shaw, c. Moir, b. Happell 4 b. Whitehead 16 I. Wilson, c. A. Whitehead, b. Happell 67 not out 10 D. Fairall, c. Roberts, b. Happell 41 run out 1 M. Cepak, b. Holloway 24 c. Blair-West, b. Happell 42 C. Hayes, c. A. Whitehead, b. Roberts 5 run out 0 S. Glenday, c. Moir, b. Happell 41 S. Quartermain, st. Hinge, b. Moir 10 S. Dight, not out 5 Sundries (B.8, L.B.6, W.2, N.B.6) 22 Sundries (B.8, L.B.3, N.B.3) 14 Total 274 Seven wickets declared 163 Fall: 12, 56, 65, 66, 168, 208, 210, 228, Fall: 22, 81, 94, 12Q, 161, 162, 256, 274. 163. Bowling 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W, P. Whitehead 12 1 48 - 6 29 1 A. Happell 32.4 6 86 7 18 1 72 3 R. Holloway 12 2 34 1 12 47 1 A. Whitehead 4 1 18 - M. Sholly 1 - 5 - G. Miles 9 1 40 - J. Roberts 3 - 7 1 B. Moir 3 - 15 1 0.4 - - 1 Melbourne University 1st Innings 2nd Innings K. Khan, run out 39 St. Wilson, b. Glenday 8 R. Hinge, run out 21 c. Wilson, b. Quartermain 7 G. Miles, c. Shaw, b. Dight 33 c. Cepak, b. Dight 31 J. Roberts, b. Glenday 10 run out 9 A. Whitehead, l;b.w. Dight 22 St. Wilson, b. Dight 0 M. Sholly, b. Glenday 4 c. Blackler, b. Quartermain 55 B. Moir, c. Wilson, b. Glenday 9 b. Dight 26 S. Blair-West, st. Wilson, b. Glenday 24 - not out 11 R. Holloway, c. Glenday, b. Quartermain 32 - St. Wilson . b. Dight 12 A. Happell, b. Quartermain 5 - run out 3 P. Whitehead, not out 0 - run out 5 Sundries (B.18, L.B.6) 26 Sundries(L.B.3, W.l) 4 Total 233 Total 171 Fall: 61, 72, 112, 112, 126), 142, 154, 215, Fall: 13, 17, 34, 54, 57, 121 , 133, 221, 223. 157, 160, 171.

Bowling 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. S. Glenday 26 15 27 4 5 - 19 1 S. Quartermain 18 5 50 2 14.4 1 43 2 S. Dight 34 9 62 2 16 4 52 4

M. Cepak 6 3 9 6 - 25 - M. Furlong 17 4 49 3 - 28 - Sydney University won outright by 33 runs. 74.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY v. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Blackler, not out 101 b. -Clugston 11 D. Reed, c. M. Heggen, b. Clugston 0 b, Clugston 7 M. Stokes, c. Ballard, b. Clugston 0 c. Clugston, b. Cullen 14 T. Driscoll, c. Williams, b. Clugston 31 c. § b. Clugston 110 J. Quoyle, c. Ballard, b. Clugston 0 l.b.w. Neal 19 M. Latham, c. Richardson, b. Cullen 0 c. Clugston, b. Ballard 15 J. Goncalves, c. Wallace, b.Richardson 3 St, Stacey, b. Ballard 9 M. Connellan, c. Richardson, b.Clugston 0 c. Wallace, b. Clugston 7 S. White, not out 0 - l.b.w. Clugston 3 M. Szonyi - c. Cullen, b. Clugston 0 S. Dight - not out 0 B.2, L.B.l, W.l, N. B.l 5 - B.5, L.B.3 , W.l, N.B.3 12 Seven wickets (declared) 140 Total 207 Fall: 0, 0, 83, 83, 92 , 134 , 134. Fall: 15, 23, 48, 48, 119 , 163, 168, 207, 207, 207. BOWLING 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. M. Cullen 11 2 29 1 9 26 1 A. Clugston 22 6 47 5 20.2 3 48 6 P. Neal 10 2 28 . - 21 10 34 1 B. Ballard 5 - 17 - 14 55 2 J. Richardson 0.2 - 2 - S. Heggen 12 3 32 - D. Williams 1 1 - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Bradshaw, st . Driscoll, b. Dight 32 - c. Driscoll, b. Latham 4 J. Richardson, c. Connellan, b. Szonyi 1 - run out 78 G. Stacey, c. Quoyle, b. White 10 b. Szonyi 31 D. Williams, c. Blackler, b. White 20 b. Dight 40 S. Wallace, c. Latham, b. Szonyi 14 - l.b.w. Dight 0 M. Heggen, st. Driscoll, b. White 6 - run out 2 A. Clugston, c. Reed, b. White 18 - l.b.w. Dight 25 M. Cullen, St. Driscoll, b. IVhite 1 - not out 0 S. Heggen, run out 4- b. White 11 P. Neal, c. Dight, b. White 2- not out 7 B. Ballard, not out 0 B.3, N.B.2 5 - B.5, L.B.9, N.B.3 17 Total 113 Eight wickets for 215 Fall: 3, 25, 53, 82, 82, 103, 105, 109, Fall: 17, 116, 138, 191, 191, 196, 113, 113. 204, 205. 75.

BOWLING 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. M. Szonyi 17 4 41 2 21 1 51 M. Latham 8 3 12 - 7 - 21 S. Dight 17 9 19 1 17 2 43 S. White 15 4 36 6 23 6 57 M. Stokes 9 1 26

Match Drawn.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY

Played at Uni. No. 1, December llth-13th, 1979, S.U.C.C. won outright.

Sydney University had a convincing and well deserved outright victory over Melbourne University in the annual 3 day match.

Steve (I'll bowl all day") Glenday lost the toss and we were sent in to bat. In inimitable University fashion, the first 90 minutes saw 4 batsmen back in the "unit", with only 66 runs on the board. Showing welcome determination. Uni. rallied and finally ended up with 274. 'I.Q.' Wilson shocked himself with 67, Dave Fairall shocked no-one with a neat 41 and Steve Glenday shocked all but himself with 41 also.

Melbourne crumbled in the face of some fine Sydney bowling and fielding. As they did in the second innings, the three "Steve's" shared the bowling honours, with "fat-man" Glenday taking 4 wickets, "its-a-farce" Quartermain and "hate a smoke" Dight, 2 each.

With the game having now entered a most serious competitive stage, Sydney pushed its lead to more than 200, with Reed (35), Furlong (31) and Cepak (42) being the main contributors.

Some fine bowling ensured that this target was well beyond Melbourne's reach. In a tense second innings struggle the three "Steve's" again shared the wickets, with Dight (4-52) being especially venemous on the wearing 3rd day wicket. The highlight of this innings was Steve "flying lad" Glenday's catch off Steve Quartermain. I.Q. Wilson finished the afternoon with his 4th stumping in two days,including two off Steve "I'll bowl until I die" Glenday. « It was a good team effort by a young Sydney University side which showed considerabl< determination and ability over the three days.

One of the highlights of the "apres-match" entertainment was Max Blackler's "Sars § Vodka" shout with well known Melbourne Moslem "Majid" Khan. To finish with two two tributes; firstly, to Steve McQuilty, who did a fine job scoring and (almost) team showering; and secondly, to Max "I-V Specialist" Blackler, who did more than any other single batsman in the history of cricket to dispel the legend that Tom Brooks never gives an L.B.W.

Ian Wilson. 77, S.U.C.C. vs. T.U.C.C.

Played in Hobart, January 22-24, 1980. Match drawn.

Tourists: Murray "Breaky" LeLievre, Mick "Chucker" Furlong, Max "Guts" Blackler, Steve "Sleeper" Dight, Mike "Superman" Hawker, Martin "Space Invader" Szonyi, John "Smoker" Quoyle, Dave "Fairplay Fourplay" Fairall, Steve "Hogg" Quartermain, Phil "Scorer" Beale, Jim L'Estrange (capt.), Les "Tourist" Carrington (manager).

A mixture of experienced tourists and raw but keen talent left Sydney on the Tasmanian IV. The IV spirit was high as Les Carrington, our manager, had an early managerial "shout" as we had barely left the airport. Arriving in Tasmania we were met by our hosts and driven to our accommodation. As many of the younger tourists had not been away,a quick team meeting was held to briefly sketch what was expected - thankfully everyone had a similar idea and a good tour was under way.

The first days play began under English skies, an Antarctic cold and a West Indian wicket. Needless to say, S.U.C.C. lost the toss and fielded - most in 3 jumpers. Experienced tourist Phil Beale quickly realised the life in the wicket was limited and quickly decided that sleeping at first slip was the call of the day. It was left to Steve Quartermain to make the early break through and although Tasmania struggled to be 5-76 they recovered to be all out for 227 from 80 overs. We had every reason to be pleased.

With 40 minutes to play Max Blackler went to an assailable lead in the "Guts" award of the tour as he retired hurt off the first ball, Quoyle and L'Estrange saw out play and at the end of the day S.U.C.C. was 0-36. The second day saw a small improvement in the weather but a deterioration in the health of our players. The first half hour saw the batsmen give little encouragement to the bowlers. However Tasmania gained a break through as John Quoyle was dismissed for 29. L'Estrange and LeLievre then carried the score to 1-183 until L'Estrange was out for 93. Unfortunately, an IV collapse followed and S.U.C.C. were dismissed for 238 - a lead of only 11 runs. In its 2nd innings Tasmania were 2-142 at stumps and were confident of victory - especially when they looked at the social program for the evening. The third day saw Tasmania push their score to a lead of 269 and leave S.U.C.C. 250 minutes to get the runs. Led by a fine century by Max Blackler and an excellent 2nd 50 to Murray LeLievre, S.U.C.C. put up a great fight and hung on to be 9-254 off the last ball of a very exciting game. Any report would not be complete without some mention of the spirit and off field activities of the players, which saw so many of our young players develop into IV veterans and age 10 years in the process. Who will forget: Furlong's chucker man impersonation; Steve Dight running between wickets; Phil Beale losing his key; Les ruining a hire car; Fourplay's excursion into boat races; the phantom shaving cream - and the many others, including L'Estrange 1-15 and 1-16 (!).

To all players, many thanks for what must be remembered as one of the great IVs and also to the S.U.S.U. for its generous financial support. Thanks also to our Tassie hosts, who did so much to make the tour a success.

By an IV Veteran, Jim L'Estrange. 78.

INTERVARISTY CRICKET University of Sydney vs. University of Tasmania Played at University of Tasmania, 22/1/80-24/1/80 Toss won by Tasmania University of Tasmania 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Brovm, c. Blackler, b. Quartermain 72 - c. § b. Furlong 53 K. Brotherson, c. Quoyle, b. Szonyi 4 - not out 18 G. Abbott, b. Beale 10 - l.b.w. Dight 52 R. Cotgrove, c. Hawker, b. Quartermain 18 - c. LeLievre, b. Dight 36 G. Richardson, c. Hawker, b. Quartermain 3 - c. Hawker, b. Quartermain 30 D. Tongs, run out 1 - b. Dight 8 A. Muir, c. § b. Quartermain 55 - c. Quartermain, b.L'Estrange 16 M. Delahunty, c. Quoyle, b. L'Estrange 27 - not out 13 C. Johnstone, b. Quartermain 2 P. Cossum, b. Furlong 8 - c. Hawker, b. LeLievre 34 I. Woodgate, not out 12 Sundries (B.4 ,L.B.4,W.4,.N .B.3) 15 (B.IO, L.B.8 , W.l, N. B. 1) 20 Total 227 Seven wickets (dec.) 280 Fall: 15, 28, 66 , 71, 76 , 173 . 179, 185, Fall: 85, 116, 169, 193 195, 198, 227. 223, 250. Bowling 0. M. R. w. 0. M. R. W. M. Szonyi 7 - 20 1 12 2 24 - P. Beale 12 2 41 1 8 1 27 - S. Quartermain 24 5 63 5 13 1 50 1 S. Dight 15 4 26 - 25 9 63 3 J. L ’Estrange 9.1 1 15 1 3 - 16 1 M. Furlong 11 1 45 1 6 - 42 1 M. LeLievre 2 1 2 - 8 3 16 1 M. Blackler 1 - 6 - D. Fairall 2 - 16 - J. Quoyle 1 1 - - University of Sydney 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Blackler, c. Tongs, b. Johnstone 9 c. Brotherson, b. Abbott 105 J. Quoyle, c. Brotherson, b. Delahunty 29 b. Cossum 11 J. L'Estrange, c. Brown, b. Muir 93 b. Delahunty 0 M. LeLievre, b. Muir 56 l.b.w. Delahunty 68 D. Fairall, l.b.w. Delahunty 6 run out 2 P. Beale, b. Delahunty 1 b. Delahunty 9 M. Furlong, st. Brotherson, b. Muir 3 c. Cotgrove, b. Delahunty 8 M. Hawker, not out 11 not out 12 S. Quartermain, c. Cossum, b. Cotgrove 12 b. Cossum 4 M. Szonyi, c. Brotherson, b. Cotgrove 3 c. Abbott, b. Muir 5 S. Dight, run out 2 not out 0 Sundries (B.3,L.B.3,W.5,N.B.2) 13 (B.14,L.B.5,W.ll) 30 Total 238 Nine wickets for 254 Fall: 65, 183, 199, 199, 206, 207, 209, 231, Fall: 43, 56, 179, 182, 214, 227, 236, 238. 232, 239, 254. 79.

. Bowling 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. w. P. Cossum 15 6 33 - 24 3 58 2 C. Johnstone 14 3 34 1 6 1 18 - M. Delahunty 19 2 52 3 17 4 51 4 I. Woodgate 4 - 18 - 4 - 17 - G. Richardson 3 - 14 - 4 - 13 - R. Cotgrove 7.5 1 44 2 4 1 19 - A. Muir 6 - 30 3 3 - 11 1 G. Abbott 14 1 37 1

Match drawn. 80.

THE COUNTRY TOUR (JANUARY 1980)

Once again, University's tour of the Southern regions of N.S.W. was a memorable experience. The great disappointment was the failure of the batsmen to take advantage of the excellent fast pitches. Although we struck some enthusiastically strong opposition and battled valiantly, the unavailability of many higher grade players, caused to some extent by an unavoidable clash with one Poidevin- Gray game, plagued us, as lack of experience was no match for some wily country cricketers.

Highlights of the tour were many but a few of the more memorable ones were:

★Unusual sleeping arrangements at the Royal Hotel, Temora, when to the mortification of at least one of them, Sewell and Rodgers were forced to share a double bed, while Tony Mackay watched interestedly for "tips for tailenders", * Ross Wilkinson's photograph of the above sleeping arrangement, l^at a pity Ross! The photo didn't come out, so to speak. * David "Fairplay's' "score" at the Temora Bowlo on New Year's Eve. * John Quoyle's learned discussion on the merits of Rick McCosker at the apres Bowlo function at Ganmain. * Peter Gray's affinity with a port bottle at Ganmain, which produced his best batting of the season at Narrandera the next day, * Fat White's inspirational team talk before the Narrandera match. * Local/Leamed/Queens Counsel's contributions to diplomatic relations with our country friends. * Peter Gray's endurance award as he bravely indulged in a one way conversation with the local identity at Narrandera. * Our encounter with the extremely strong Cootamundra side, unbeaten for 25 matches, and their talented captain Greg Bennett, who scored a devastating 100 in 23 overs! 'Thin' White, dropping the ball on a good length, was hit for 24 in one over. Results: 1. vs. Temora: Temora 7-118 (Prentice 47n.o., J. White 5-45) bt. Uni. 116 (D. Fairall 28, C. Hayes 16). 2. vs. Ganmain: Uni. 9-125 (C. Hayes 35, M. Counsel 22) bt. Ganmain 84 (Goss 20, J. Rodgers 6-33, S. White 2-10). 3. vs. Narrandera: Narrandera 8-108 (R. Henry 31, S. White 5-31, J. Rodgers 3-34) bt. Uni. 106 (M. Sewell 40, P. Gray 25, Harvison 3-31). 4. vs. Cootamundra: Cootamundra 6-273 (Bennett 100, Schukraft 50, T. Rudd 50) bt. Uni. 7-136 (A. Mackay 33 n.o., D. Morgan 32). 5. vs. Grenfell: (Washed out). 81.

We sincerely thank our hosts who billetted us and put up with us. Particularly, I would mention Bob Henry who did much to arrange the entire itinerary for us and who is willing to do it all again next season! We must tour again and endeavour to take as strong a team as possible. .

J.F. Rodgers.

UNIVERSITY vs. G.P.S. 2ND XI

University 8 (declared) 196 (M. Burgess 71, D. Ridley 40, J. L'Estrange 33) bt. G'.y.'S’." 162 (Lewis 38, J. Rodgers, 5-61, S. Glenday 4-23.)

Memories of this first match of the season have all but disappeared but one does recall certain vivid incidents. The day was one of the coldest ever experienced for a cricket game and players rugged themselves up with whatever available. Damon Ridley spared himself the trouble of the need to keep warm by being cracked over the eye while fielding and retired to the warmth of the Mater Hospital.

Stand-in captain, L'Estrange, instructed Rodgers to "toss the ball up" into the gale against which he battled for 18 consecutive overs. Doing as instructed the intrepid leg-spinner found the ball blowing back into his face!

One remembers other highlights: * Burgess' catch at mid-on with his hands still in his pockets. * Steve Ward's renewal of aquaintance with G.P.S. umpires - given out L.B.W. playing his best leg glance of the season. * Glenday's short-lived new career as an off-spinner. Will this be the only time the scoreline, "Stumped Wilson, bowled Glenday", will appear?

Seriously, we thank the G.P.S. boys and their coach, Brian Hodge, for the extremely useful practice and Mr. M. Punch, sportsmaster of Riverview, for use of the oval and look forward to next year's match.

J.F. Rodgers. 82.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. TEMORA TOURING XI

On October 2nd, 1979, a youthful SUCC XI was selected to match their skills against the likes of the T.D.T. CC XI. Well known was the ability of many of their side, however any TDTCC XI without the batting prowess of Billy Mc"Keg", as leamt in previous encounters was thought to be easily counteracted. However, a new found bowling threat "Mouse" was soon revealed to us, claiming the fine figures of 3-60 from the previous night's affair.

After a pre match downpour, during which the home XI outpointed their opposition on the basketball court, and a quick lunch, a 40 over game commenced at 1.30 p.m.

It was most inopportune for the home captain to lose the toss and the Temora bowlers Steve Uphill and Sam Palooka soon found the slushy university turf to their liking. The SUCC XI could only muster 90 runs, with Tim Driscoll leading the way with a solid knock of 34. The wicket being dried a little, it proved not such a problem for the dour Temora lineup and a fine knock from John Prest saw the visitors hit the winning runs with a couple of overs remaining. The game having finished and the Hugh McReadie unit having opened the scene was set for post match revelries, led by Alan Boyd for Temora and a ring-in, Mark Sewell for the S.U.C.C.

Result: S.U.C.C. 90 (Driscoll 34) lost to Temora (5-100)

Peter Wynn.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY C.C. vs. I. ZINGARI

Played at Camden, April 13th, 1980.

Having last played at Camden in May, 1976, the Club this time returned in mid-April to do battle with I. Zingari, a team containing many names of note from the S.U.C.C. past; James,ScanIan, L'Estrange (M), Mesley and Alexander, to name just a few.

However, the match was full of anti-climax for those who had participated in the tension filled 2nd Grade final the previous week-end and was played accordingly, despite the captain's exhortations. George Clapham was the only batsman to shine, his innings of 62 being punctuated by several well-struck sponge punches into the cows on the straight-drive. Facing a total of less than 200 on this delightful postage stamp ground, our opponents won with ease, aided by a few over anxious bowlers and scrappy fielding.

Mark Sewell. 83.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY C.C. vs GOSFORD

Played at Gosford, February 24th, 1980.

The annual match against Gosford this time began (and nearly ended) on the Saturday night. A most enjoyable beer tasting at a Gosford Hotel was followed by an even more enjoyable barbecue at the home of one of the local players, a barbecue notable for its flavour of "lets throw everybody into the pool". (Geoff Pike’s jumper has since been handed on to the growing Natasha Ridley, now aged 5.)

However, the highlight of the evening came at Chris Elder's flat at Avoca, which he most kindly threw open to us, while he went off somewhere else. The accommodation was superb - bed, breakfast and a magnificent communications system: meaning a carpet, a loaf of brown bread and phone calls to Ganno in the wee hours.

The highlight of our innings was a superb century by Jim L'Estrange, who if one recalls correctly, passed his century off the last ball of one over and was dismissed in the next for 126. Gosford were overwhelmed by none other than Roy (my little cocker spaniel) Rodgers, who found that elusive line and length to capture 5 wickets.

Our thanks to our hosts (and Chris Elder) for another excellent match.

S.U.C.C. 9 (declared) 270 defeated Gosford 181.

Mark Sewell.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY C.C. vs. SOUTHERN LAKES D.C.C.

Played at Awaba Oval, February 16, 1979. Saturday the 15th September, saw the departure from Sydney of a composite team of 1st and 2nd XI players,for what hopefully will be the first of a regular exchange of visits between the two clubs. The visit was inspired by former Club stalwart Bob McLeod, now Honorary Secretary of Southern Lakes D.C.C.

Motel accommodation at the Toronto Hotel-Motel followed a most enjoyable barbeque at the Toronto home of David and Helen Nicholls - thank you David and Helen! 84.

The cricket next morning saw Sydney University lose an early wicket before Mark Sewell (40) and Murray LeLievre took the score to 59 in a solid partnership. Disaster struck with the loss of three wickets for one run and University's 4-60 looked rather shaky. Murray LeLievre (72) and Alan Crompton (48n.o.) then added 101 in a fine rescuing partnership that revealed all the LeLievre fluency and confidence which too often lies dormant. Chris Elder's flurry at the end (22 n.o.) saw University declare at 6-202. Robert Holland, soon to claim a place in the N.S.W. Sheffield Shield team for the major part of the season, was Southern Lakes' best bowler with 4-32 from 15 overs.

Geoff Pike's immediate dismissal of Terry Walters gave University the start it needed, and Southern Lakes never quite recovered against some fine bowling, with John Gardner, who proved such a success for Northern N.S.W. against England the previous season, being the only batsman to make any real impression. The .Southern Lakes total of 78 gave University a comfortable victory.

Chris Elder (4-20 from 10 overs) and Peter Wynn (3-16 from 7 overs) were the pick of the bowlers, ably supported by Geoff Pike (2-8) and Peter A'rmitage (2-15). This fine bowling was supported by excellent fielding in an encouraging start to the season.

Excellent lunch and afternoon tea were provided and the Club conveys its sincere thanks to Bob and Sue McLeod, Robert and Carolyn Holland and David and Helen Nicholls for their considerable efforts in organising our visit and providing us with such an entertaining and enjoyable weekend.

Sydney University 6-202 (dec.) (M. LeLievre 72, A. Crompton 48 n.o., M. Sewell 40, C. Elder 22 n.o., R. Holland 4-32) def. Southern Lakes D.C.C. 78 (J. Gardner 17, W. Trappell 17, C. Elder 4-20, P. Wynn 3-16, G. Pike 2-8, P. Armitage 2-15).

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY C.C. vs. HYDERABAD UNION C.C.

Played at Uni. No. 1 Oval, February 18, 1980. A fine opening partnership of 66 between Mark Sewell (59) and Max Blackler (42) saw University well away in a 40 overs fixture against our international visitors. A rather gentle pace attack was followed by a more probing off-spin attack which curbed the University scoring rate somewhat, but not before Alan Frost had played a fine hand of 32 n.o. and the University total had reached 7-181.

A steady opening by Hyderabad saw the second wicket fall at 51, but a rapid collapse from that point saw our visitors out for 79 in 33 overs. Best of the University bowlers was Dave Simes whose 3-9 off 6 overs was the reward for accurate bowling at a deceptively lively pace. He received excellent support from Peter Wynn with 3-4 from 5 overs, while Steve Quartermain, Chris McRae and George Clapham took a wicket apiece. A comfortable victory in this enjoyable "international" fixture.

Sydney University C.C. 7-181 (M. Sewell 59, M. Blackler 42, A. Frost 32 n.o.) def. Hyderabad Union C.C. 79 (D. Simes 3-9, P. Wynn 3-4). ------85.

S.U.C.C. vs. AUSTRALIAN CRICKET SOCIETY

Played at Uni. No. 2, Sunday February 10th, 1980.

The gods, it seemed, did not look kindly on this fixture, which suffered from, inter alia, car accidents, erratic organisation and dismal weather. In theory it was to provide an excellent opportunity for members of lower grade teams to play an extra-curricular game against pleasant and capable (but not too capable) opponents. Accordingly, your correspondent sifted through the teeming ranks of third, fourth and fifth grade hopefuls, and had all but settled on his team when word was received that ACS would be fielding five first graders. This necessitated a hurried review of the available talent, and shortly thereafter a triumphant captain emerged from an inter-suburban telephone hook-up to announce to the waiting world that the formidable "new colt" Max Blackler had agreed to offer his services to the cause of repulsing the ACS superstars. The Varsity team eventually comprised the following:

Max Blackler, David Reed, Alf Hoop, Rob Johnston, John O'Donnell, Andrew Shaw, Peter Gray, Paul Dillon, Alistair Little, Martin Szonyi, Stephen Dight.

The day of the match dawned cold and bleak, and as the proposed starting time (11 a.m.) came and went with no sign of the opposition, an air of grim foreboding began to descend on those assembled.. By noon a modest 6 of our opponents had arrived and it was decided to begin the match, to reduce the number of overs to be bowled and that University would attempt to rustle up another player or two to fill the breach.

After an hour's play we repaired to the Forest Lodge for a "very average" lunch, at the conclusion of which, ASC reinforcements having failed to arrive (with the honourable exception of Ian Enright), some of the troops were becoming restless and mutiny was in the air. However, an explanation now was furnished which served the twin purpose of totally exonerating the Cricket Society from blame for the non-arrival of their players and simultaneously plunging the proceedings deeper into the Stygian gloom: the missing five ACS players were all in hospital following a car accident on the way to the game.

Still we pressed on. ACS were dismissed for 117 in the last of their 40 overs, Alistair Little impressing with 2/23 off 9 overs. The most notable features of the University innings were: * The opening over to Dave Reed: 2 tumultuous appeals for L.B.W. (umpire McQuilty unmoved); 2 balls which beat the groping bat outside off stump; one ball which knocked back all three stumps. * good batting from Hoop, O'Donnell, Johnston and Shaw. 86.

* The final buffeting from a malevolent fate: the captain, going to the wicket with one run needed for victory, recorded a primary.

Despite the difficulties encountered, I think the game was a worthwhile exercise, particularly in giving lower grade players a chance to play in higher company. I trust future matches will be played under the auspices of a more benign deity.

Peter Gray.

S.U.C.C. vs. OLD BLUES (VICE-PRESIDENTS' DAY)

Played at Uni. No. 1 oval, 16th March, 1980.

How unfortunate it was that a petrol shortage outweighed Crommo' s written submissions and the crowd was poor for this gripping encounter. Long after the details have faded from memory the result will be recalled - a well earned win to the Old Blues off the last ball of the game.

For those who love the game it was grand to see that George Clapham and Sambo Sewell had apparently settled their differences of the previous day and had consented to open the batting together. Indeed the colourful pair soon had their team talking as they plundered 13 runs off the first 12 overs. But then there was Jim L'Estrange. In an innings sprinkled with dabs to third man and innane comments about a hangover he top scored with 52. Showing the benefit of a night spent with L'Estrange at Elder's home away from home, young Quoyle assisted in an annoying partnership. For the Old Blues Dick Townsend was always in control and finished with 2-28 off 10 overs.

Jon Erby and Ted LeCouteur then combined to push the score to nearly 100 in a very short time. In the Old Blues march to victory the scores tell the story. Fine batting by Erby, LeCouteur and Graham Reed led the way with support from the balance, including an unexpected contribution from Michael L'Estrange. The University lads tried everything; 5 bowlers plus L'Estrange and even Blackler. Despite James Rodgers' long steady spell, however, the win always seemed possible.

Overall this fixture is alive and well. The idea to combine it with Vice Presidents day is a good one and should be continued.

Geoff Pike 87,

S.U.C.C. M. Sewell, c. Pike, b. Scott-Orr 11 G. Clapham, l.b.w. Townsend 16 D. Reed, c. Townsend, b. Scott-Orr 17 J. L'Estrange, c. Fox, b. Townsend 52 J. Quoyle, c. Reed, b. LeCouteur 36 M. Blackler, not out 27 P. Beale, not out 20 Sundries 16 Five wickets (dec.) for 195 (Did not bat: A. Crompton, M. O'Sullivan, C. McRae, J. Rodgers.)

Bowling: G. Pike 0-30; R. Townsend 2-28; P. James 0-10; M. Pawley 0-0; D. Scott-Orr 2-25; D. Fox 0-30; J. Erby 0-28; E. LeCouteur 1-28,

OLD BLUES D. Scott-Orr, c. 5b. McRae 11 J. Erby, st. Crompton, b. O'Sullivan 36 E. LeCouteur, c. Sewell, b. O'Sullivan 39 G. Reed, c. Reed, b. McRae 42 P. Lovell, c. Sewell, b. Rodgers 16 M. L'Estrange, not out 16 P. James, st. Crompton, b. Rodgers 15 J. Mackie, not out 6 Sundries 15 Six wickets for 196 (Did not bat: G. Pike, D. Fox, R. Townsend)

Bowling: P. Beale 0-15; C. McRae 2-34; J. L'Estrange 0-15; J. Rodgers 2-71; M. O'Sullivan 2-31; G. Clapham 0-8; M. Blackler 0-7.

Old Blues won on 1st innings. 88.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB ACCOUNTS: 19 79-80

Balance as at 1/6/79 $1, 890 . 71

Debit Item Credit 1,721.25 Social 1,5 88.60 20.00 100 Club 110.00 649.59 IV and Other Games 360.90 793.10 Caps, ties, T-Shirts 422.00 236.28 Afternoon teas 89.56 262.15 Annual Report - 40.00 Donations 425.90 121.50 Trophies - 6.28 Additional Equipment - - Bank Interest 135.27 39.75 Undergraduate Travel - 9 9.45 A.G.M. ■ - 6 5.00 Coaching - - Adams/Dwyer Snooker 45.00 44.0 0 Cheque Returned - 85.00 Miscellaneous 261.00 4,183.35 3,438.23 + balance 1/6/79 -1,890.71 5,328.94 less debits 4,183.35 Balance 22/4/80 1,145.59

The sound financial position of the Club has continued from this stage last year, when the balance stood at $1,6 00.76. Even though the present balance is down on this value, there is nearly $400 to be paid into the account.

In the achievement of this sound financial position, thanks are especially due t o : Cl) Our vice-presidents, who continue to donate most generously to the Club and whose support, year after year, is warmly appreciated. (2) The Club's Social Committee, which has worked hard to make the Club's social events a success and thereby minimise the financial burden to the Club.

Philip Beale, Honorary Treasurer. 89.

SOCIAL REPORT

This season the selection night barbecue was held under the stars at St. Pauls College. We were extremely fortunate, as we found out in December, to have perfect weather conditions on the night. Those present were able to enjoy both fine food and refreshment, perhaps a brief hiatus whilst awaiting Crommo's announcement of the gradings.

A successful dance night, organised by Steve Glenday, was held in the Bruce Williams Pavilion at which our Melbourne Cup Sweepstake was drawn.

Our Christmas Party was to be held at Obelisk Beach, Mosman, one Saturday night just prior to Christmas. Unfortunately, since this venue provided no shelter from any adverse weather we managed to choose a night which would rank as the bleakest for the summer. The Bruce Williams Pavilion was arranged, at short notice, as an alternative venue. This suffered as not enough people could be notified of this change of venue.

Special mention must be made of Max Blackler's fine effort in organising a bus trip to the Hunter Valley. All the arrangements were completed with ample time for club members to be able to make the necessary commitment. It was a pity that insufficient numbers prevented the trip from taking place.

So to the climax of the cricket season for 1979-80. The Annual Dinner was held at the Bruce Williams Pavilion. Guest speaker. Bob Simpson, treated those present to an insight into his cricketing experiences. Predominant was not so much a "ball by ball" description of touring India rather a "running" commentary. As club speaker we were graced by the club's very own quasi veteran, James "Roy" Rodgers. Enough said. This year's Annual Dinner was made complete by the fact that we were able to celebrate two premier teams.

Congratulations to both 2nd and 8th Grade, Lets hope the club may build on this success for the coming season.

Let me finally give thanks to the Social Committee - Blackler, Quartermain and Wilson - all of whom contributed a great deal towards organising the abovementioned functions.

Ross Wilkinson, Social Secretary. 90.

LEADING PRESENT-DAY PLAYERS

BATTING ( Minimum 1500 runs) BOWLING (Minimum 100 wickets)

Runs Ave, Wkts. Ave. A. Crompton 5562 20.7 M. O'Sullivan 468 19.2 M. Thompson 3137 21.3 G. Pike 364 19.9 P . Gannon 2983 14.7 C. McRae 347 14.6 J. Watts 2430 28.6 A. Baigent 257 17.7 J. L*Estrange 2296 26.4 J. Rodgers 230 16.8 G. Keighran 2139 22.8 J. Malicki 190 17.1 S. Ward 2135 23.2 J. White 185 14.8 P. Mackay 2121 24.7 G. Nelson 180 16.1 M. Sewell 2074 17.3 P. Armitage 175 17.7 J. Malicki 2065 15.6 S. Glenday 162 15.9 J. Emmett 1947 17.5 G. Swords 156 13.5 A . Hoop 1874 18.7 R. Wilkinson 139 15.8 D. Ridley 1811 16.5 G. Keighran 133 12.4 D. Morgan 1531 17.0 C. Elder 125 22.3 J. Goncalves 1529 20.4 P. Wynn 110 15.1 91.

CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT (1979/80) PLAYERS (Includes 1st to 8th Grade and Poidevin-Gray Matches)

Name Year Inns. N.O. H.S. Ave. Wkts. Runs Ave. Started J. Anderson 1979 2 0 1 2 1.0 . . P. Armitage 1975 43 20 14* 95 4.1 175 3103 17.7 A. Baigent 1971 107 37 40* 368 5.3 257 4555 17.7 M. Baigent 1977 42 7 50 433 12.4 58 1170 20.2 M. Bayfield 1979 9 0 47 107 11.9 - -- P. Beale 1977 47 7 75 887 22.2 70 1539 21.9 T. Beale 1979 1 0 8 8 8.0 1 31 31.0 S. Best 1976 44 7 87 521 14.1 45 680 15.1 R. Bishop 1979 9 3 34 107 17.8 23 232 10.1 M. Blackler 1978 44 0 165 1137 25.8 -- - J. Blades 1978 6 1 15 36 7.2 5 71 14.2 I. Bradford 1979 5 0 30 55 11.0 -- - M. Burgess 1977 62 5 88 1445 25.4 2 53 26.5 P. Campbell 1979 1 0 0 0 T. Carruthers 1977 39 2 92 753 20.4 0 32 _ M. Cepak 1977 52 5 66 * 700 14.9 81 1159 14.3 S. Clough 1979 4 0 24 44 11.0 0 20 - M. Colless 1979 15 2 29 150 11.5 6 133 22.2 G. Colman 1977 11 2 64 150 16.7 1 19 19.0 M. Connellan 1975 56 14 43 590 14.1 64 1554 24.3 M. Cordato 1976 41 9 74 432 13.5 61 928 15.2 M. Counsel 1979 18 2 44 259 16.2 11 191 17.4 G. Clapham 1979 16 2 52 238 17.0 9 170 18.9 A. Clarke 1979 9 1 50 124 15.5 0 10 - A. Crompton 1961 306 37 156 5562 20.7 1 44 44.0 W. Currey 1979 3 1 7* 7 3.5 9 275 30.6 P. Cuskelly 1978 10 1 10 23 2.6 10 232 23.2 S. Davis 1979 17 2 41 197 13.1 35 459 13.1 M. Dicconson 1979 3 0 2 2 0.7 0 6 - M. Dickens 1978 34 5 37 437 15.1 14 227 16.2 S. Dight 1979 18 6 9* 24 2.0 44 883 20.1 P. Dillon 1979 15 1 49 274 19.6 72 819 11.4 J, Drayton 1979 14 1 30 166 12.8 0 16 - T. Driscoll 1978 5 1 44* 92 23.0 -- - C. Elder 1975 72 15 67* 875 15.4 125 2787 22.3 J. Emmett 1969 118 7 101* 1947 17.5 1 113 113.0 I. Enright 1979 14 5 16 49 5.4 22 334 15.5 D. Fairall 1979 15 1 75 263 18.8 3 47 15.7 J. F e m o n 1978 9 1 28 91 11.4 12 203 16.9 J. Fleming 1976 27 6 16 115 5.5 3 23 7.7 J. Ford 1976 21 3 42* 173 9.6 11 202 18.4 A. Frost 1978 18 2 101 411 25.7 0 10 - M. Furlong 1977 45 7 77 828 21.8 36 691 19.2 92,

Name Year Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Wkts. Runs Ave. Started P . Gannon 1969 224 21 81 2983 14.7 3 139 46.3 B. Gibson 1978 3 0 12 23 7.7 - __

G. Gibson 1976 40 11 56 443 15.3 - _ P. Gibson 1975 64 6 89 974 16.8 11 133 12.1 J. Gleeson 1979 15 1 51 209 14.9 4 282 70.5 S. Glenday 1976 52 20 94 573 17.9 162 2586 15.9 P. Glenton 1978 19 3 17 104 6.5 -_ J. Goncalves 1975 87 12 83 1529 20.4 62 764 12.3 P . Gray 1973 66 4 136* 1151 18.6 1 10 10.0 R. Green 1979 23 3 28 226 11.3 0 12 P. Gresham 1972 85 3 69 1208 14.7 33 543 16.5 C . Gwynn 1977 12 4 6 19 2.4 32 552 17.3 M. Hawker 1979 15 2 39 179 13.8 ___ C. Hayes 1979 18 0 30 191 10.6 8 220 27.5 S. Hetherington 1977 35 5 69 502 16.8 0 5 - A . Hoop 1972 112 12 86 1874 18.7 1 27 27.0 S. Ingui 1979 11 5 13 56 9.3 22 505 22.9 B. Janson 1979 19 1 60 292 16.2 - _-

R. Johnston 1979 11 0 73 204 18.6 - - G. Keighran 1973 107 14 90 2139 22.8 133 1643 12.4 G. Kemister 1976 39 5 62* 421 12.4 34 543 15.9 M. Latham 1979 26 4 . 85* 456 20.8 9 180 20.0 M. LeLievre 1977 58 9 55 914 18.7 1 19 19.0 R. Leonarder 1978 12 5 5 20 2.9 9 229 25.4 J. L'Estrange 1975 98 11 111 2296 26.4 1 10 10.0 P. Logan 1978 16 0 115 464 29.0 1 18 18.0 A. Little 1979 16 4 43 174 14.5 33 505 15.3 R. Little 1979 4 0 5 7 1.8 3 71 14.2 R. Luff 1974 65 7 104* 1154 19.9 --- M. Lynch 1976 54 2 102 942 18.1 0 16 - P. Mackay 1971 95 9 100* 2121 24.7 11 148 12.5 J. Malicki 1969 151 19 83 2065 15.6 190 3252 17.1 A. McDonald 1973 31 9 41 263 11.9 9 142 15.8 D. McDonald 1973 45 12 19 203 6.2 61 919 15.1 C. McGuire 1979 11 0 46 213 19.4 0 28 - G. McNally 1975 68 12 111* 851 15.2 63 1170 18.6 J. McNally 1978 14 0 43 271 19.4 27 405 15.0 S. McPhail 1979 1 1 1* 1 - - - - S. McQuilty 1977 16 4 6 26 2.3 0 39 - C. McRae 1971 116 29 50* 927 10.7 347 5062 14.6 D . Morgan 1975 93 3 116 1531 17.0 1 20 20.0 L. Muggleton 1970 51 13 103* 753 19.8 36 363 10.1 T. Murphy 1978 24 8 29* 275 17.2 89 1269 14.3 G. Nelson 1970 70 17 56 651 12.3 180 2894 16.1 D. Nevell 1978 24 3 42 257 12.2 1 33 33.0 J. O'Donnell 1979 14 1 70 339 26.1 6 208 34.7 M. O'Sullivan 1968 162 75 38 1380 15.9 468 8961 19.2 93,

Name Year Inns, N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Wkts. Runs Ave. Started M. Perry 1975 43 11 91* 753 23.5 77 1458 18.9 P. Pether 1978 20 0 27 161 .8.1 1 36 36.0 G. Pike 1969 145 41 65 983 9.5 364 7274 19.9 P. Pile 1978 34 2 82 614 19.2 6 109 18.2 R. Polak 1977 19 1 27 132 7.3 0 2 - S. Quartermain 1978 28 8 47 364 18.2 78 1731 22.2 J. Quoyle 1978 34, 5 79* 599 20.7 0 43 - D. Reed 1979 17 0 92 407 23.9 2 36 18.0 P. Rickard 1978 7 1 14 33 4.1 D. Ridley 1972 124 14 75 1811 16.5 2 14 7.0 P. Roberts 1979 9 2 41 150 21.4 5 56 11.2 J. Rodgers 1972 102 53 26* 310 6.3 230 3868 16.8 J. Ross 1979 1 0 4 4 4.0 T. Saul 1979 12 1 35 147 13.4 31 271 8.7 N. Savage 1979 13 5 38* 117 14.6 0 0 - M. Schwartz 1975 60 4 76 786 14.0 16 321 . 20.1 M. Sewell 1973 130 10 111 2074 17.3 6 100 16.7 A . Shaw 1979 25 5 86* 563 28.2 D. Siraes 1977 35 6 35* 351 12.1 74 1022 13.8 J. Spence 1970 101 15 44* 699 8.1 62 969 15.6 M. Stokes 1978 28 1 77 585 21.7 C . Studans 1979 3 1 3 6 3.0 G . Swords 1971 108 28 49* 744 9.3 156 2111 13.5 M. Szonyi 1979 13 2 28 100 9.1 33 620 18.8 J. Tarhala 1978 23 4 102 497 26.2 2 16 8.0 M. Thompson 1971 172 25 86 3137 21.3 4 77 19.3 D. Tierney 1979 12 4 100* 262 32.7 0 0 - J. Wall 1975 45 14 53 403 13.0 S. Ward 1974 103 11 92 2135 23.2 3 77 25.7 J. Watts 1968 100 15 112 2430 28.6 73 1412 19.3 J. White 1974 82 17 47 773 11.9 185 2735 14.8 R. White 1973 51 2 63 531 10.8 55 931 16.9 S. White 1979 17 6 16 108 9.8 66 949 14.4 B. Wilcock 1978 37 2 69* 649 18.5 0 40 - R. Wilkinson 1976 75 11 109 1131 17.7 139 2199 15.8 A. Wilson 1979 5 1 8 16 4.0 21 369 17.6 I. Wilson 1978 30 8 55* 444 20.2 P. Wynn 1977 41 11 62* 582 19.4 110 1660 15.1 94.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB RECORDS (TO END OF 1979-80)

CLUB RECORDS (All Grades) Club Championship: Runners-up: 1962-63, 1963-64. Club Partnership Records: 1st wkt; 212 E.F. Waddy and F.C. Rogers 1st Grade vs. Cumberland 1904-05 2nd wkt: 232 H.O. Rock and J.M. Taylor 1st Grade vs. North Sydney 1923-24 3rd wkt: 291 J.M. Taylor and J.V. Gamer 1st Grade vs. Waverley 1923-24 4th wkt: 229 J.V. Game r and O.E. Nothling 1st Grade vs. Manly 1923-24 5th wkt: 307 R.C.M. Boyce and L.C. Donovan 1st Grade vs. Cumberland 1919-20 6th wkt: 174 M. Lynch and P. Greenwood Sth Grade vs. Uni. N.S.W, 1977-78 7th wkt: 150* B.W. Collins and R.J. Thomas 2nd Grade vs. Gordon 1976-77 8th wkt: 179 H.H. Massie and A.D. Watson 1st Grade vs. Petersham 1909-10 9th wkt: 153 S. Ruff and P.V. James 2nd Grade vs. North Sydney 1968-69 10th wkt: 154 A.I. Blue and W.D. Cargill 1st Grade vs. Cumberland 1898-99

Most runs in a season: J. Bogle 1090 (ave. 83.8) 1st Grade 1918-19 Highest Average: L.O.S. Poidevin 103.7 (311 runs) 1st Grade 1896-97 Most wkts in a season: J. Baird 78 (ave. 10.8) (14 in Is 40 in 2nd Grade, 24 in P.G.) 1975-76 Highest Individual Score: J.M. Taylor 253 (vs. Waverley) 1st Grade 1923-24 Best Bowling: C. Alderdice 10-63 (vs. St. George) 2nd Grade 1939-40

Double Centuries: J.M. Taylor 253 vs. Waverley 1st Grade 1923-24 W.H. Gregson 207 vs. Waverley 1st Grade 1900-01 A.D. Forbes 221 vs. Randwick 3rd Grade 1909-10 R. Turner 201* vs. Marrickville 2nd Grade 1935-36 C.J. Tozer 211 vs. Redfem 2nd Grade 1910-11 A. Low 201* vs. St. George 2nd Grade 1958-59 J.V. Gam er 209 vs. Manly 1st Grade 1923-24 A.W. Ross 201 vs. Manly 1st Grade 1926-27

Most wickets in a match: C. I.M. McRae 14-45 vs. Petersham 3rd Grade 1973-74 S.G. Webb 13-70 vs. Glebe 2nd Grade 1922-23 - W. F. Matthews 14-75 vs. Randwick 2nd Grade 1907-08 R.J.A. Massie 13-80 vs. Sydney 1st Grade 1913-14 R. Howlett 14-84 vs. Gordon 5th Grade 1977-78 N.W. Broughton1 13-95 vs. Paddington 2nd Grade 1913-14 J. Farrar 14-106 vs. Mosman 2nd Grade 1912-13 R.J.A. Massie 13-96 vs. Nth Sydney 1st Grade 1913-14 P. Dillon 13-54 vs. Balmain 4th Grade 1979-80 T.W. Garrett 13-? vs. Canterbury 1st Grade 1893-94

Most wickets :in an innings: C. Alderdice 10-63 vs. St. George 2nd Grade 1939-40 D. Carney 9-44 vs. Manly 3rd Grade 1951-52 0. E. Nothling 9-15 vs. Marrickville 1st Grade 1925-26 D. Hanlin 9-51 vs. Petersham 1st Grade 1947-48 R. Hudson 9-22 vs. Glebe 2nd Grade 1943-44 D. McDonald 9-55 vs. D, Rowers 7th Grade 1975-76 M. O' Sullivan 9-25 vs. Randwick 2nd Grade 1971-72 R. Howlett 9-56 vs. Cumberland Sth Grade 1977-78 S. Ruff 9-31 vs. Randwick 3rd Grade 1968-69 H.C. Delohery 9-64 vs. Nth Sydney 1st Grade 1898-99 R. Wilkinson 9-37 vs. Gordon Sth Grade 1977-78 S.G. Webb 9-78 vs. Waverley 2nd Grade 1922-23 S. Grant 9-41 vs. UNSW 2nd Grade 1974-75

University players who have played Test cricket: R.C. Allen vs. England 1887 T.R. McKibbin vs. England 1894-1897 J.M. Taylor vs. England 1920-1926 T.W. Garrett vs. England 1876-1887 R.B. Minnett vs. England 1911-1912 vs. Sth Africa 1921 S.P. Jones vs. England 1881-1887 vs. Sth Africa 1912 O.E. Nothling vs. England 1928-29 R.J. Pope vs. England 1884

University players who have played First Class cricket in Australia: R.C. Allen B.A. Cooper G.C. Hogg (I2th man only) T.R. McKibbin B. Salmon* E .P. Barbour J. Cope (12th man only) J.C.P. Hogg (capt Qld) R.B. Minnett W.J. Stack R. Bardsley D.R. Cristofani* C. Hynes' O.E. Nothling J.M. Taylor M.H. Blaxland H.M. Faithful 1 P. Jones T.G. Parsonage K. Thompson* J. Bogle F.M. Farrar, snr Kinloch M. Pawley* C.J. Tozer R.C.M. Boyce (capt NSW) A.D. Fisher B. Lane A.P. Penman E. Trennery T. Boyd* T.W. Garrett H. Lawes L.O.S. Poidevin E.F. Waddy C.R. Campling G.H. Gordon E. McElhone R.J. Pope A.B.S. White* G.R.C. Clarke N.M. Gregg R.J.A. Massie T. Powell S.F.M. Yeates' (Qld) J.C. Coates D. Hanlin A.D. Mayes H.O. Rock *Not while playing with University.

Club Trophy Winners; Captain John Morris Memorial Trophy: 1975-76 D.D. Ridley 1976-77 J. Baird 1977-78 M.F. Sewell 1978-79 J.F. Rodgers 1979-80 P. Gannon FIRST GRADE RECORDS

Preniers: 1898-99 (2nd Grjuie Co«petition), 1901-02 (2nd Grade Competition), 1909-10, 1911-12, 1913-14. Runners Up: 1912-13, 1923-24, 1924-25, 1929-30. Seal-Finalists: 1956-57. Encouragement Award: 1971-72.

Most runs in a season: J. Bogle 1090 (ave 83.8) 1918-19 Highest average: L.O.S. Poidevin 103.7 (311 runs) 1896-97 Most wickets in a season: R.J.A. Massie 69 (ave 10.4) 1913-14 Best average: R.J.A. Massie 10.4 (69 wkts) 1913-14 Highest individual score: J.M. Taylor 253 (vs. Waverley) 1923-24 Best bowling in an inns: O.E. Nothling 9-15 (vs. Marrickville) 1925-26 Best bowling in a witch: R.J.A. Massie 13-80 (vs. Sydney) 1913-14 Best all round performance: J.V. G a m e r 766 runs (54.7 ave) 41 wkts (19.8 ave) 1923-24 Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 212 E.F. Naddy and F.C. Rogers vs. Cumberland 1904-05 2nd wkt: 232 H.O. Rock and J.M. Taylor vs. Nth Sydney 1923-24 3rd wkt: 291 J.M. Taylor and J.V. Gamer vs. Waverley 1923-24 4th wkt: 229 J.V. Gamer and O.E. Nothling vs. Manly 1923-24 5th wkt: 307 R.C.M. Boyce and L.C. Donovan vs. Cumberland 1919-20 6th wkt: 144 J.M. Taylor and R. Stanley vs. Glebe 1924-25 7th wkt: 140 R.B. Minnett and C.J. Tozer vs. Paddington 1910-11 8th wkt: 179 H.H. Massie and A.D. Watson vs. Petersham 1909-10 9th wkt: 97 P. Molloy and J. Newman vs. N. District 1946-47 10th wkt: 154 A.I. Blue and W.D. Cargill vs. Cumberland 1898-99 Highest Intervarsity Partnerships: 1st wkt: 249 W.A. Shortland and H.C.M. Delohery vs. Melbourne 1898 3rd wkt: 294 C.J. Tozer and F.M. Farrar vs. Melbourne 1913 4th wkt: 239 E.F. Waddy and R.F. Harvey vs. Melbourne 1905 9th wkt: 232 F.E. McElhone and C.V. Single vs. Melbourne 1910 Three successive centuries: H.M. Stephen 1899-1900: 149 (vs. Redfem); 135 (vs. Waverley); 123 (vs. Nth Sydney) J.M. Taylor 1923-24: 104 (vs. K. Suburbs); 253 (vs. Waverley); 110 (vs. Petersham) Century on debut in 1st Grade: J.M. Taylor 141 n.o. vs. Randwick 1922-23 G.C. Hogg 125 n.o. vs. Cuaberland 1926-27 Century opening partnership in each innings: R. Bardsley and E.F. Rofe: 102 and 100 vs. Middle Harbour 1915-16

500 runs in a seasw: 1090 J. Bogle 1918-19 638 J. E.P. Hogg 1926-27 556 E.F. Waddy 1904-05 528 W.A. South 1938-39 961 J.M. Taylor 1923-24 631 A. Alderson 1951-52 555 E.P. Barbour 1914-15 527 R. Shand 1 9 ^ - 6 7 851 I.E. Fisher 1970-71 625 A. Alderson 1952-53 555 A.W. Ross 1926-27 524 T.W. Garrett 1894-95 842 C.J. Tozer 1913-14 624 R.C.M. Boyce 1919-20 552 E.C. Heden 1901-02* 523 F. Leventhal 1941-42 800 J. Hellmrlch 1930-31 620 T.W. Garrett 1888-89 550 D. Scott-Orr 1956-57 514 J.M. Taylor 1922-23 778 E.P. Barbour 1912-13 617 A.B.S. White 1898-99* 548 E.P. Barbour 1913-14 511 H.H. Massie 1909-10 766 J.V, G a m e r 1923-24 613 H.O. Rock 1921-22 548 J.E.P. Hogg 1927-28 510 J. Cope 1958-59 713 I.E. Fisher 1971-72 606 J,, Erby 1964-65 547 R. Bardsley 1915-16 508 H.M. Stephen 1899-00* 713 H.O. Rock 1922-23 604 R., Bardsley 1920-21 547 H.O. Rock 1923-24 506 J.E.P. Hogg 1925-26 694 W.H. Gregson 1900-01* 599 T,, Parsonage 1930-31 539 I.E. Fisher 1975-76 504 J.M. Taylor 1924-25 673 J.E.lP. Hogg 1929-50 596 B., Dwyer 1946-47 537 I.E. Fisher 1974-75 503 L. Best 1915-16 665 W.A. South 1941-42 577 N.,G. Falk 1934-35 533 E.P. Barbour 1910-11 502 E. Rofe 1923-24 656 H.O. Rock 1924-25 570 H.O. Rock 1919-20 533 H.O. Rock 1920-21 643 E.P. Barbour 1911-12 566 C.J. Tozer 1910-11 528 O.E. Nothling 1923-24 •University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition. 50 wickets in 1st Grade in one season: 69 R.J.A. Massie 1913-14 61 E. Trennery 1919-20 56 W.J. Stack 1912-13 50 M. O'Sullivan 1977-7S 65 P.V. James 1973-74 60 S. Smith 1943-44 51 P.V. Janes 1971-72 64 S. Smith 1945-46 59 S. Smith 1942-43 50 W.J. Stack 1911-12 61 A.I. Blue 1900-01* 56 P.J. McSharry 1901-02* 50 P.V. James 1969-70 * University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition. Highest team totals: For: 512 (vs. Gordon) 1914-15 Against: 3 (dec) 585 (Petersham) 1915-16; 7-571 (Gordon) 1941-42 Lowest team totals: For: 22 (vs. Balmain) 1946-47; 33 (vs. St. George) 1898-99; 37 (vs. Nest. Subs.) 1942-43 Against: 22 (Cumberland} 1912-13. Most centuries in 1st Grade: 11 - E.P. Barbour 181 (vs. Gordon, 1914-15); 153 (vs. Sydney, 1910-11); 143 (vs. Redfem, 1912-13); 152 (vs. Gordon 1913-14); 13S* (vs. Burwood, 1912-13); 135 (vs. Glebe, 1913-14); 128* (vs. Petersham, 1910-11); 120 (vs. Sydney, 1912-13); 117 (vs. Redfem, 1911-12); 109 (vs. Glebe, 1911-12); 103 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1914-15). Note: In successive innings in 1913 Eric Barbour scored 120, 31*, 135*, 143, 87, 99. 96.

9 - H.O. Rock 161 (vs. Glebe, 1922-23); 1S4 (vs. Rjmdwlck, 1924-25); ISO (vs. Nth Sydney, 1923-24); 144 (vs. Petersh**, 1924-25); 133 (vs. BalMin, 1925-26); 132 (vs. Wests, 1924-25); 126 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1919-20); 117 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1920-21); 117 (vs. Marrickville, 1921-22). 8 • I.E. Fisher 136 (vs. Sutherland, 1976-77); 120 (vs. St. George, 1972-73); 119* (vs. Randwlck, 1973-74); 109 (vs, Sydney, 1971-72); 107 (vs. Cumberland, 1970-71); 100« (vs. N. District, 1974-75); 100 (vs. Petersh**, 1970-71); 100 (vs. Cumberland, 1969-70). 7 - J.M. Taylor 253 (vs. tiaverley, 1923-24); 141* (vs. Randwick, 1922-23); 123 (vs. N. District, 1925-26); 118 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1923-24); 115 (vs. Glebe, 1924-25); 110 (vs. Petersham, 1923-24); 104 (vs. Wests. 1923-24).

FIRST GRADE CAREER RECORDS lATTlNG - minia ISOO n m s Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Inns N.O. • H.S. .Runs Ave I.E. Fisher 1969-70 155 19 136 4406 32.4 D. Scott-Orr 1952-59 100 4 118 2210 23.0 A.B. Crompton 1961-80 237 29 109 4042 19.4 C.J. Tozer 1909-14 51 11 166* 2092 52.3 H.O. Rock 1919-26 95 7 161 3899 44.3 F.E. McElhone 1905-13 89 9 148 2053 25.7 E.P. Barbour 1909-15 59 7 181 3086 59.3 H.M. Stephen 1898-1903 66 3 149 2023 32.6 A. Alderson 19S1-66 96 28 139 2991 43.9 M. Ives 1959-71 88 7 115* 1972 24.3 J. Hellmrich 1930-37 113 11 124 2974 29.2 J. Bogle 1916-20 62 12 158* 1962 39.2 K.H. Sheffield 1949-61 146 22 121 * 2919 23.5 P.V. James 1968-77 125 24 109* 1853 18.3 J.E.P. Hogg 1924-30 77 7 150 2894 41.3 E.F. Rofe 1915-24 84 11 118 1823 24.9 R. Bardsley 1914-22 85 10 112 2677 35.7 ■ J.N. Chapman 1933-40 80 12 112* 1754 25.8 L.C. Best 1914-21 107 13 169* 2593 27.6 J.H. Everett 1955-67 101 9 98 1749 19.0 W.A. South 1937-43 115 13 106 2561 25.1 N. Falk 1932-36 56 8 125* 1718 35.8 G.C. Hogg 1926-33 85 7 145 2539 32.6 F. Leventhal 1939-44 88 • 1 101 1715 19.7 B. Dwyer 1943-49 91 5 124 2452 28.5 F.M. Farrar 1939-46 102 0 71 1692 16.6 J. Erby 1959-69 107 8 90 2440 24.7 A.W. Ross 1924-30 69 14 201 1680 30.6 J.B. Lane 1904-13 96 10 126 2298 26.7 G.E. Nothling 1921-26 50 8 132* 1654 39.4 R.B. Miimett 1906-lS 80 10 123 2289 32.7 J.V. G a m e r 1920-26 68 11 209 1638 28.7 J.M. Taylor 1922-26 41 4 253 2231 60.3 B.J. Smith 1928-36 83 9 144 1529 20.7 G.R. Wilson 1971-7* 107 5 104 2217 21.7 P. Hall 1953-58 74 4 95 1527 21.8 BOWLING - minimum 100 wickets Wkts Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave M. O'Sullivan 1969-80 333 ■ 6715 20.2 B.J. Smith 1928-36 118 3392 28.8 P.V. James 1968-77 293 6555 22.4 L.C. Best 1914-21 117 2904 24.8 W.J. Stack 1905-15 269 5103 18.9 F. Stening 1955-61 114 2283 20.0 S. Smith 1941-46 241 4386 18.2 I. Thew 1948-54 110 2230 20.3 M. Pawley 1962-69 231 4358 18.9 T. G, Parsonage 1930-34 109 2217 20.3 G.H. Pike 1971-80 229 4852 21.2 J.W. Chapman 1933-40 108 2622 24.3 R.B. Minnett 1906-15 200 3687 18.4 A.D. Fisher 1901-07 107 2352 21.9 D. Hanlin 1946-52 197 3176 16.1 E. Thew 1941-50 107 2607 24.4 J.V. Gamer 1920-26 186 3567 19.2 E.L. Trennery 1917-20 106 2089 19.7 R.J.A. Masaie 1910-14 166 2289 13.8 F.J. Ring 1941-45 103 2621 25.5 G.E. Nothling 1921-26 158 2399 15.2 A.C. Yates 1916-22 103 2652 25.8 W. Armstrong 1959-69 154 4021 26.1 D.R. Cristofani 1948-52 103 2228 21.6 D.G. Fox 1957-66 147 3547 24.1 A.I. Blue 1898-1901 103 ?T J.A.H. Jeffrey 1938-43 135 2797 20.7 C.H. Lawes 1918-23 100 2341 23.4 D. Walker 1953-58 131 3294 25.1 T.W. Garrett 1893-97 100 T ?

FIELDING AND WICKETtXEPING Most dismissals in a season: A.B. Crompton 46 (39 cts., 7 stps.) 1973-74 J. Madgwick 36 (21 cts., 15 stps.) 1965-66 Most dismissals in career: A.B. Crompton 314 (258 cts., 56 stps.) 1961-80

SECOND GRADE RECORDS

Premiers: 1911-12, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1979-80. Runners Up; 1907-OS, 1909-10, 1977-78. Semi-finalists: 1960-61, 19«l-62, 1971-72. Most runs in a season: R.H. Storey 679 (ave 45.3) 1968-69 Highest average: 0.E. Nothling 133.3 (400 runs) 1921-22 Most wickets in a season: 1. Wolfe 69 (ave 14.0) 1974-75 Best average: G.E. Nothling 6.3 1920-21 Highest Individual Score: C.J. Tozer 211 (vs. Redfem) 1910-11 Best bowling in an innings: C. Alderdice 10-63 (vs. St. George) 1939-40 Best bowling in a match: W.F. Matthews 14 for 75 (vs. Randwick) 1907-08 Best all round performance: J.H. Everett 650 runs (ave 38.2) 42 wkts (ave 13.8) 1965-66 Most dismissals (wlcketkeeping) in a season: M. Hewett 28 (26 cts., 2 stps.) 1973-74 Second Grade Records (continued) Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 210 N. Ives and A. Low vs. Balmain 1959-60 2nd wkt: 154 W. Catsley and R. Grant vs. Bankstovm 1962-63 3rd wkt: 152 D. Hill and M. Thompson vs. Bankstovm 1974-75 4th wkt: 193 R. Shand and A. Low vs. Bankstown (semi) 1963-64 5th wkt: 148 R.H. Storey and R.J. Thomas vs, Petershaa 1968-69 6th wkt: 139 A.B. Crompton and I. McCristal vs, Mosman 1962-63 7th wkt: 150* B.W. Collins and R. J, Thomas- vs. Gordon 1976-77 8th wkt; 114 P. Beale and C. McRae vs. Randwick 1978-79 9th wkt: 153 S. Ruff and P.V. James vs. Nth Sydney 1968-59 10th wkt: 90* A. Low and R. Mulready vs. Nth Sydney 1962-63

SOO runs in one season: 679 R.H. Storey 1968-69 650 J. Everett 1965-66 512 I.K. Foulsham 1973-74 672 R.C.M. Boyce 1912-13 630 R.C.M, Boyce 1910-11 503 R. Turner 1935-36 664 R. Shand 1963-64 5S4 J.H. Everett 1963-64 502 E. LeCouteur 1969-70 SO wickets.in a season: 69 I. Wolfe 1974-75 52 S. Glenday 1979-80 51 N.W. Broughton 1911-12 51 A. Betts 1968-69 50 T.P. Flattery 1919-20

Most centuries in 2nd Grade: 5 - R.C.M. Boyce 145* (1912-13); 124 (1910-11); 124 (1912-13); 106 (1910-11); 102 (1910-11). 4 - J. Everett 147* (1963-64); 102 (1960-61); 101* (1954-55); 100 (1964-65). 4 - B.W. Collins 113 (1973-74); 104 (1968-69); 103 (1972-73); 101* (1976-77). 3 - A. low 201* (1958-59); 184 (1963-64); 104 (1959-60).

THIRD GRADE RECORDS

Minor Premiers: 1975-76. Runners Up: 1951-52, 1974-75. Seai-finalists: 1962-63, 1963-64. Encouragenent Award: 1973-74. Most nins in a season: V. Golden 528 (ave 48.0) 1939-40 Highest average; M. Tonkin 68.0 (272 runs) 1968-69 Most wickets in a season: Dick Cotton 54 (ave 11.7) 1966-67 Best average: G. Pike 7.3 (17 wkts) 1969-70 Highest individual score: A.D. Forbes 221 (vs. Randwick) 1909-10 Best bowling in an innings: S. Ruff 9-31 (vs. Randwick) 1968-69 Best bowling in a natch: C. McRae 14-45 (vs. Petershan) 1973-74 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: J. Wall . 6 stps.) 1979-80 Highest Partnerships: (details available only since 1960) 1st wkt: 164* P. Mackay and A. Shaw vs. Manly 1979-80 2nd wkt:, 115 D. Foley and E. Noble vs. - 1962-63 3rd wkt: 121 D. Ridley and G. Parker vs. N. District (semi) 1975-76 4th wkt: 151 F. Wagner and D. Clarke vs. Glebe 1961-62 5th wkt; 138 L. Bott and R. Woodhouse vs. St. George 1973-74 6th wkt: 139 J. Davis and L. Williams vs. N. District 1965-66 7th wkt: 121 A. Dietsch and R. Richards vs. Paddington 1963-64 8th wkt: 91 J. Wall and P. Dillon vs. Penrith 1979-80 9th wkt: 55* M. L'Estrange and J. Rodgers vs. Nth Sydney 1974-75 55 B. Druery and A. Baigent vs. Waverley 1977-78 10th wkt: 57 H. Anderson and G. Waugh vs. Gordon 1963-64

Most centuries in 3rd Grade: 3 - K.W. Asprey 117 (1923-24); 116 (1923-24); 131 (1924-25). 2 - A.D. Watson 169 (1908-09); 103 (1908-09). 2 - N. Corkhill 137* (1956-57); 109 (1957-58). 2 - A. McMahon 155* (1964-65); 100* (1962-63) 2 - I.W. Foulshaji 117 (1965-^6); 101* (1966-67).

FOURTH GRADE RECORDS

Premiers: 1S76-77 Seal-finalists: 1963-64, 1971-72, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1979-80. Most runs in a season: J. Watts 565 (ave 43.5) 1975-76 Highest average: R. Scaaips 119.0 (238 runs) 1965-66 98.

Fourth Grade Records (continued) Most wickets in a season: A. Jakes 76 (ave9.8) 1969-70 Best average: A. Smythe 3.6 (16 wkts) 1950-51 Highest individual score: K. Sheffield 134 n.o. 1948-49 Best bowling in an innings: A. Smythe 8-19 (vs. Gordon) 1950-51 Best bowling in a match: P. Dillon 13-54 (vs. Balmain) 1979-80 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: P. Gray 28 (28 cts.) 1976-77 J. Wall 28 (28 cts.) 1977-78

Highest Partnerships; 1st wkt: 167 R. Hunter and K. O'Connor vs. N. District 1974-75 2nd wkt; 191 R. Mangan and I. Tabrett vs. Mosman 1972-73 3rd wkt: 114 C. Smoker and M. Sewell vs. N. District 1975-76 4th wkt: 176 J. Mackie and L. Williams vs. Balmain 1965-66 5th wkt; 96 c. McLeod and G. Gee vs, Waverley 1972-73 6th wkt; 125 L. Schwartzkoff and J. Watts vs. Sutherland 1976-77 7th wkt; 102 L. Schwartzkoff and M. Wilson vs. Cumberland 1976-77 8th wkt: 99 P. Jeffrey and A. Clarke vs. Nth Sydney 1961-62 9th wkt: 108 R. Scamps and D. Cohen vs. Cumberland 1965-66 10th wkt: 55 J. Sullivan and G.J. Scahill vs. Paddington 1947-48

Fourth Grade Centuriesi (25); R.M. Mills 126 1939-40 P. Hall 101 1949-50 R. Mangan 118 1972-73 A.R. Thom 127 1946-47 R. Hooke 100 1949-50 C. Dennis 114 1975-76 G. Butler 116* 1946-4 7 J. Ancer 113* 1962-63 J. Watts 108* ' 1975-76 D. Price 110* 1946-47 R. Scamps 131 1963-64 P. Mackay 100* 1976-77 J. Crawford 106 1946-47 B. Bumston 108* 1963-64 G. Cooper 124* 1977-78 K. Sheffield 134* 1948-49 R. Scamps 126* 1965-66 M. Sewell 111 1977-78 P. Armstrong 110 1948-49 J. Mackie 110 1965-66 A. Grattan-Smith 100* 1977-78 M. Sainsbury 110 1948-49 B. Andrews 107* 1965-66 W. Swanton 101* 1949-50 G. Gulliver 100 1969-70

FIFTH GRADE RECORDS

(University's 5th Grade entered the N.S.W.C.A. competition in 1969-70 and from 1974-75 have fielded two teams.) Semi-finalists: 1974-75 Most runs in a season; G. Smith 413 (ave 29.6) 1968-69 Highest average: G. Gulliver 213.0 (213 runs) 1969-70 Most wickets in a season: R. Hewlett 57 (ave 10.6) 1977-78 (5A and 5B) Best average: J. Malicki 8.4 (20 wkts.) 1976-77 Highest individual score: M. Blackler 165 (vs. Sutherland) 1978-79 Best bowling in an innings: R. Wilkinson 9-37 (vs. Gordon) 1977-78 Best bowling in a match; R. Howlett 14-84 (vs. Gordon) 1977-78 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: G. Macauley 27 (27 cts.) 1971-72 Highest Partnerships; 1st wkt: 107* M. Lynch and J. Goncalves vs. Nth Sydney 1978-79 2nd wkt: 167 D. Morgan and J. Watts vs. Bankstown 1979-80 3rd wkt: 76 M. Counsel and D. Morgan vs. Gordon 1979-80 76 J. Emmett and P. Havord vs. Sutherland 1973-74 4th wkt: 118 D. Morgan and A. Hoop vs. N. District B 1977-78 5th wkt: 127* S. Judd and C. Hillman vs. St. George 1975-76 6th wkt: 174 M. Lynch and P. Greenwood vs. U.N.S.W. 1977-78 7th wkt: 102 M. Laing and D. Morrow vs. Manly B 1974-75 8th wkt: 93* G. McNally and M. Cepak vs. Cumberland 1977-78 9th wkt: 77 M. Connellan and J. Goncalves vs. N. District B 1976-77 • 10th wkt: 49 P. Palesy and J. Ford vs. St. George 1976-77

Fifth Grade Centuries (16): A. Collins 102 1964-65 P. Palesy 110 1977-78 G. Haaaer 153 1968-69 M. Lynch 102 1977-78 G. Gulliver 123* 1969-70 M. Blackler 165 1978-79 J. Emmett 101* 1973-74 P. Logan 115 1978-79 I. Grant 103* 1973-74 J. Tarhala 102 1978-79 P. Kell 113 1974-75 G. Parker 102 1978-79 S. Judd 105* 1975-76 J. Watts 112 1979-80 0. Morgan 116 1977-78 A. Frost 101 1979-80 HOIUEVIN-GRAY RECORDS Runners Up; 1959-60 99. Most runs in a season: D. Walkhom 361 (ave 72.2} 1938-39 Highest average: F. Farrar 88.7 (266 runs) 1939-40 Most wickets in a season: J. Jeffrey 33 (ave 11.2) 1938-39 Best average: R. Lee 5.5 (12 wkts) 1969-70 Highest individual score: D. Nalkhon 175* (vs. Nth Sydney) 1938-39 Best bowling in an innings: G. Keighran 8-41 (vs. Bankstown) 1973-74 Best all round performance: R. Lee 5-0-130-291-58.2 (ave) 12-66-5.5 (ave) 1969-70 Most dismissals (wickctkeeping) in a season: B. Jobson 13 (lO'cts., 3 stps.) 1967-68

Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 178 W. Ward and D. Kalkhom vs. Nth Sydney 1938-39 2nd wkt: 94 R. Grant and F. Munro vs. Bankstown 1960-61 3rd wkt: 116 P. Scanlan and R. Mesley vs. Sydney 1967-68 4th wkt: 118 D. Clarke and P. Blazey vs. St. George 1962-63 5th wkt: 124 T. Jenkins and M. Sinclair vs. Nth Sydney 1975-76 6th wkt: 111* G. Haddocks and A. McMinn vs. Sydney 1975-76 7th wkt: 105 T. Buddin and G. Pike vs. Sydney 1969-70 8th wkt: 45 M. Hawker and S. Quartermain vs. Randwick 1979-80 9th wkt: 91 S. Woodhouse and I. McMinn vs. N. District 1971-72 10th wkt: 39 D. Low and G. Waugh vs. Waverley 1964-65

Poidevin-Gray Centuries (14): D. Walkhom 175* 1938-39 D. Clarke 104 1962-63 D. Walkhom 132 1939-40 P. Scanlan 103 1964-65 F. Farrar 165 1939-40 R. Lee 130 1969-70 R. Clark 132 1939-40 R. Lee 116* 1970-71 C. Dezamaulds 127 1952-53 E. Healey 103 1970-71 C. Pearson 101* 1954-55 C. Hood 108 1972-73 A. Cash 100 1957-58 T. Jenkins 100 1974-75 F. Munro 100* 1959-60 T. Jenkins 113* 1975-76 8 >ybnry Untuprattii fflrirkrt ffllub

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University 6B Cricket Report

The University 5B's had a mixed season with some good individual results but with the overall team result a little disappointing. The team won five matches on the first innings, one outright and lost six matches (all on the first innings), with two being drawn. The total therefore came to: 6 won 6 lost 2 drawn. Four of our six victories were won in the first round but as the results show we could not sustain the momentum in the second round.

The reason for our better performance in the first round was, of course, a stable team. In the second round with promotions to higher grades, absences due to exams and so forth, a weakening in our line-up was inevitable. As the individual table shows there were some sparkling performances from certain individuals. Two centuries were made; one by Bob Edgerton and the other by J. Walther who promptly dis­ appeared after scoring it. For consistent batting two players stand out; John Arrivolo and Richard Connolly. Rowan Toner also made an excellent contribution to our batting but spent much of his time in fifth grade. The pick of the bowlers were John Arrivolo and Richard De Ferranti. Richard improved as the season progressed finishing as the most feared bowler in our competition. Sterling contributions were also made by Richard Connolly, Wayne Rutter, Brett Morrison and Andrew MacDonald. Last but not least, mention must be made of our wicketkeeper Clive Roberts who kept surprisingly well, especially to our fast bowlers, in his debut year as a keeper.

Apart from a few geriatrics like myself the team was largely made up of first-year students and so shows promise of things to come in future years.

Leith Morton SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held on Wednesday 8th July, 1981 in the Brennan Room, Old Union at 7.30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Apologies 2. Minutes of ACM of 2nd July, 1980 3. Adoption of Annual Report for the 1980-81 season 4. Presentations (i) The Mitchell Cup to the 3rd XI (ii) The Reid Cup to the 4th XI 5. Elections (a) Patron (b) President (c) Life Members (d) Vice Presidents (e) Honorary Secretary (f) Honorary Assistant Secretary (g) Honorary Treasurer (h) 2 Delegates to the NSWCA (i) 2 Delegates to the SUSU (j) 1 Delegate to the City and Suburban C.A. (k) 1 Delegate to the Buildings and Grounds Committee (1) 8 Members of the General Committee, at least 5 of whom shall be Undergraduates or Graduates proceding to a higher degree 6.1 Other business J.F.Rodgers Honorary Secretary

Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting in the Bruce Williams Pavilion. Vice Presidents wishing to accompany the official party at dinner at the University prior to the meeting are requested to contact Alan Crompton by Monday 6th July (Phone: 2322088 (work); 417057 (home)). SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB

OFFICE BEARERS 1980-61

PATRON; Sir Hermann Black PRESIDENT; A.B. Crompton LIFE MEMBERS: W.J. Mackie, G.J, Scahill, F.E. McElhone. HON. SECRETARY; J.F. Rodgers. HON. ASSISTANT SECRETARY; M. LeLievre HON. TREASURER; P.J. Beale COMMITTEE; M. Blackler, P. Havord, R. Johnston, J, O ’Donnell, S. Quartermain, J, Quoyle, A. Shaw, I, Wilson, M. Counsel.(co-opted), D. Fairall (co-opted). Justice K.W. Asprey, Sir Hermann Black, Dr. ha.nman. R. Cotton. A.B.

F.E. McElhone, J.A. Malicki, R.C. Mesley, J.H. Mould, F.F. Munro, Justice D. Needham, P.J. Newman, R.Y. Norton, M.w. O'Sullivan, M. Pawley, R, Pearson, Professor J.R. Peden, G.H. Pike, Colonel P. Pike, A.T. Punch, Dr, R.J. Richards, Dr, D.D. Ridley, J.F, Rodgers, R.A.C. Rogers, D, Robinson, G.C. Russell, G.J. Scahill, D, Scanlan, P.H. Scanlan, Dr. D. Scott-Orr, M,F. Sewell, K.H. Sheffield, J. Smith, J.B. Spence. R.H, Storey, R,J. Thomas, J.D. ward. Professor Sir Bruce Williams, G,R, Wilson, I,E. Wolfe. DELEGATES TO NSWCA; A,B,A.B. Crompton and M,F.M.F. Sewell,Sewell,DELEGATES DELEGATES TO SUSU; P. Beale and S. Quartermain. DELEGATE TO CITY AND SUBURBAN: D, Armati, DELEGATE TO BUILDINGS & GROUNDS; P. Beale, SOCIAL SECRETARY: J. 0 ‘Donnell CHAIRMAN OF SELECTORS: M, O'Sullivan, CAPTAINS: 1«t Grade: M, O'Sullivan 2nd Grade: A, Crompton 3rd Grade: P, Gray 4th Grade: P, Gannon 5th Grade 'A': D, Morgan 5th Grade 'B'; C, Hayes 6th Grade 'A': R, Luff 6th Grade *B*: J, Fleming Poidevin-Qray: A, Shaw 2. NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS SEASON 1980-81

FIRST GRADE - "BELVIDERE” CUP Premiers - University N.S.W. C.C. Runners Up - Northern District C.C, Third - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C, Fourth - North Sydney D.C.C. Minor Premiers - University N.S.W. C.C. SECOND GRADE - ”ALBERT** CUP Premiers - Waverley D.C.C. Runners Up - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. Third - Northern District C.C. Fourth - Bahkstown-Canterbury D.C.C. Minor Premiers - Northern District C.C. THIRD GRADE - "MITCHELL" CUP Premiers - Sydney University C.C. Runners Up - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. Third - Northern District C.C. Fourth - University N.S.W. C.C. Minor Premiers - Northern District C.C. FOURTH GRADE - "REID" CUP Premiers - Sydney University C.C. Runners Up - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. Third - Bankstown-Canterbury D.C.C. Fourth - Manly-Warringah D.C.C. Minor Premiers - Sydney University C.C. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP "SYDNEY SMITH" CUP Winners - Northern District C.C. Runners Up - Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. FIFTH GRADE Premiers - Sydney University " A " 0*0. Runners Up - Balmain "A" D.C.C. Third - Sutherland D.C.C. Fourth - waverley "A" D.C.C. POIDEVIN-ORAY SHIELD Joint Premiers - St. George D.C.C. and Northern District C.C, A . W . GREEN SHIELD Premiers - St. George D.C.C. N.s.w.c.A. COMPETITION TABLES; 1980-81 3.

FIRST GRADE THIRD GRADE University N.S.W. 69 Northern District 76 Northern District 64 Sydney University 60 Petersham-Marrickville 54 University N.S.W. 62 North Sydney 48 Petersham-Marrickville 60 Randwick 47 Bankstown-Canterbury 60 Manly-warringah 46 Sutherland 60 St, George 45 St. George 54 Mosman-Middle Harbour 39 Central Cumberland 52 Bankstown-Canterbury 36 Sydney 46 Gordon 36 Penrith 42 Sydney University 36 Western Suburbs 36 Penrith 30 Balmain 36 waverley 30 Manly-Warringah 36 Balmain 24 Southern Districts 33 Sutherland 24 Macquarie University 30 Western Suburbs 18 Mosman-Middle Harbour 22 Central Cumberland 12 Waverley 18 Sydney - 6 Randwick 18 Gordon 14 SECOND GRADE North Sydney 10 Northern District 66 FOURTH GRADE Petersham-Marrickville 60 Bankstown-Canterbury 56 Sydney University 70 Waverley 57 Bankstown-Canterbury 58 Central Cumberland 48 Petersham-Marrickville 58 St. George 42 Manly-warringah 54 Balmain 39 Randwick 54 Sydney University 36 Mosman-Middle Harbour 52 Randwick 36 Balmain 52 Sutherland 36 Southern Districts 44 University N.S.W. 36 University N.S.W. 42 Manly-warringah 32 Penrith 42 Western Suburbs 30 St. George 40 Sydney 27 Northern District 36 Penrith 24 Central Cumberland 36 Gordon 24 Sutherland 36 North Sydney 15 Western Suburbs 30 Mosman-Middle Harbour 6 Gordon 28 Macquarie University 28 Sydney 18 Waverley 12 North Sydney 6 FIFTH GRADE Sydney University "A" 70 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Balmain "A" 64 Northern District 1126 Sutherland 62 Peteraham-Marrickville 1038 Waverley "A" 60 University N.S.W. 968 Northern District "A" 54 Bankstown-Canterbury 920 Gordon 54 Sydney University 882 Randwick 52 St. George 816 St. George 52 Manly-warringah 742 Central Cumberland "A" 46 Randwick 696 University N.S.W. "A" 42 Sutherland 672 Bankstown-Canterbury 41 Balmain 639 Central Cumberland "B" 38 Central Cumberland 628 Manly-warringah 36 Penrith 594 Sydney University "B" 33 waverley 573 Mosman-Middle Harbour "A" 30 Mosman-Middle Harbour 508 Northern District "B" 30 western Suburbs 492 Mosman-Middle Harbour "B" 22 Gordon 476 Southern Districts 22 North Sydney 421 Balmain "B" 18 Sydney 409 North Sydney 16 Southern Districts 264 University N.S.W. "B" 16 Macquarie University 204 waverley "B” 6 4. SECRETARY'S REPORT

Gentlemen, 4

It is with the greatest of pleasure and no small measure of pride that I present the 116th Annual Report of the Sydney University Cricket Club which presents itself as current holders of the Mitchell Cup (3rd Grade Premiership), the Reid Cup (4th Grade Premiership) and winners of the 5th Grade Premiership for 1980-81.

Only 1911-12 rivals this season, for triumphal conquest. In that long forgotten season, from which only the venerable Eric McElhone remains, two Premierships were won - 1st Grade, not especially surprising as 10 first class players wore the University colours; and 2nd Grade whose 6 outright wins in a season of 12 matches shows their utter dominance.

The praises of this season's teams will be sung in great abundance and with all due gusto in other places in this Report but one person's | overall impression may be useful.

It strikes me that the Club is blessed with a great wealth of talent among the younger players. Over the past few seasons, as the Historical • Feature attempts to show, the Club has successfully promoted an image of being the strongest lower Grades Club in Sydney. The Club is now indeed in a prosperous position when young players of such outstanding calibre and, now, with a season of imposing performances behind then, can continue to grace the ranks of this, the oldest Club in Sydney, It now remains to build bn the successes of the four sides which have won Premierships over the past two seasons and to strive to capture the 1st Grade Premiership which, it is somewhat embarassing to recall, has eluded us since 1913-14, and the Club Championship which we have never won.

For all that, our 1st Grade occupies the highest position of any of its predecessors since 1972-73 and the 2nd Grade, but for a faltering start and the cruel intervention of the weather, would have again contested the semi-finals. The efforts of the 1st Grade and the batting successes of Damien Grattan-Smith, a recruit from Balmain, and Tom Jenkins, by,now rapidly earning the term "old stager", were a source of great pleasure to ■ all in the Club.

While lamenting our own inability to make a lasting impression in 1st 4 Grade, we salute the achievements of the University of N.S.W. who has won its second 1st Grade Premiership in its short history. Those of more prosaic, philistine minds who may have called for the elimination or amalgamation of the Universities must surely be struck by the fact that in the past 5 seasons, 8 of the possible 25 Grade Premierships have been won by the two University Clubs. Or, for those with the bent for statistics that only a mere scientist could cultivate, 32% of the Premierships have been won by 10% of the Clubs. 5.

3rd Grade, when they defeated Penrith outright in the First Round, almost doubled their accumulation of points for the previous season. Their steady march to the semi-finals only temporarily faltered during the 'wet season* of January and early February but important victories in the last two matches left them second. What other team in Sydney spent the Friday evening before the semi at a team 'cultural evening*? The benefits were immediately evident when the semi final was won in such a convincing manner and the Final was eventually won in the dark after many anxious moments.

This seasan represents the sixth time in the last 10 seasons that 4th Grade have reached the semi-finals but this side joins Bruce Druery's 1976-77 side as winners of that 'magnificent edifice' - the Reid Cup. The Fifth Grade A side were undefeated throughout their season of 17 matches and thus become the Club's only undefeated premiership side. The 1924-25 1st Grade side, lead by Johnny Taylor and the legendary 'Juja' Rock, was undefeaLted in its 11 matches, but had to be content with second placel

In all these sides, various players made outstanding personal contributions. I am sure that the names of players such as Alan Frost, Tim Driscoll, Andrew Shaw, Rod Green, John Quoyle, Steve Quartermain, Steve Dight, Andrew Wallis, Terry Murphy, Scott Davis, Michael Counsel, Richard Newton, Michael Pain, Dave Simpson and David Graddon will not be found in these Grades in next year's Annual Report,

The captains of these sides have been well characterised by the writer of the 4th Grade Report. Peter Gray, ever the true gentleman, the epitome of a University sportsman who imbued his younger charges with such ideals; Dave Morgan, ever the pessimist, driven by a fear of losing to lose not one game and to reveal batting form of a high quality. Perhaps these two recent additions to the ranks of captaincy may forgive me if I dwell on the other Premiership captain, Peter Gannon. 'Ganno' for so long the bridesmaid as far as ultimate success was concerned, has been rightly and worthily rewarded with a Premiership for which he has worked so hard for so many years. I can do little other than quote from a letter written by Ian Fisher, under whose influence so many of the current 'veterans' now basking in Premiership glory were nurtured during the 1970's:

"A very warm glow came over me when I read the results and many fond memories flooded back - to Peter Gannon a very special pat - a just reward for the effort he has put in over the years. Perhaps he proved his point after all: 'My players are all better than the Ists'."

The season has been one of important events. I believe the most significant one, outside the Premierships, happened when this Club was allocated, by the NSWCA, one of the English Whitbread Scholars, David Smith of Surrey. His own extraordinary ability immediately made its impact on 1st Grade in his short stay, as his figures well indicate. 6. It was probably more the attitude that he imparted to the Club and to 1st Grade specifically that made the most impact. That attitude caused more players to believe in their own ability and contributed more to the Club's success after David's arrival. We would be just as ready to welcome David and his charming wife, Jackie, to Sydney University next season should circumstances permit. Damon Ridley was a special source of assistance in helping the Smiths settle. The Club is also eternally in debt to Steve Ward whose generosity provided David with a car for most of his stay.

The Club was successful in it s two Intel— varsity games, against Melbourne in Melbourne where an honourable draw was achieved and against AND in Sydney where a resounding victory was deserved. While on the matter of I.V. cricket, I should point out that an Australian Universities tour to England is promised in mid 1982, culminating in a 3 day 'Test Match' against the English Universities, This initial venture is anticipated with much enthusiasm. To this end, during 1981-2, a full calendar of Zone matches will be played and classified as selection trials.

The Country Tour was again undertaken and a more lewd account of its circumstances may be found within this volume. The Club broke new ground by visiting Forbes, Lake Cargelligo, Ardlethan and Gundegai, and by winning all four games. •

I would like to list briefly the main matters which must be the object of the 1981-82 Committee's decisions: (i) Striving to build on the 1st Grade performances; (ii) A concerted effort to build up and support the Poidevin-Gray side; (iii) Implementation of an effective news letter within the Club; (iv) A rethinking of some aspects of the 6th Grade sides; (v) Appointment of a Club coach.

In this my first year as Secretary (at times I swore it would be my last) I have had to turn to many who have given valuable advice and assistance readily and constructively.

I have been forever conscious of the traditions set by my two immediate predecessors, Damon Ridley and Mark Sewell, I found their standards a challenge to attain but have been extremely fortunate to have had such two firm friends on whom to call and to act as confessors, ,

In a Club where every administrator is a player, this season has brought its rewards on the field. But I salute the efforts of Alan Crompton. g Club President and 2nd Grade Captain, whose fine record in administration was most deservedly marked by his election to the Australian Cricket Board at the beginning of the season; two firm companions, Murray LeLievre. the Assistant Secretary and Publicity Officer, and Phil Beale, the Hon. Treasurer; all members of the Committee but, most of all, John O'Donnell, whose work as Social Secretary was as untiring as it was successful and whose coup de gloire had its expression in the magnificence of the Annual Dinner; all the captains and selectors, especially Mick O'Sullivan, whose selection as captain of the N.S.W. Cricket Association XI against the Services,was a worthy honour. 7.

From without the Club, I acknowledge with a sense of intense gratitude the efforts of Roy Pearson and the girls at the Sports Union; Bob Radford. John Wood and the secretarial staff of the NSWCA; Mike Goodwin and his staff at the "Bruce Williams" Pavilion.

Without generous benefactors, this Club would founder and without the donation of Mr. John O ’Brien of the Marlborough Hotel, on the night of the Final, the celebrations may not have had quite the bubbling enthusiasm that they did.

All these people, the scorers, afternoon tea makers and small smattering of ever loyal supporters, and above all, the players themselves, have helped make this season the greatest in the Club's history!

James Rodgers, Honorary Secretary.

OBITUARIES

The following people, associated with the Club, died during the season,

Mrs. Margaret Peden died in March, 1981. Mrs. Peden in 1937 had captained the first Australian women's cricket team to tour England. She was also the first secretary of the N.S.W. women's Cricket Association in 1927 and helped to found the Sydney University Women's Cricket Club, one of the first in Sydney, Professor John Peden, a current Vice President of the Club, played for University, including 9 games in 1st Grade from 1960 to 1962,

Professor William Gissane. C.B.E^ died on 1st April, 1981, aged 82, After a distinguished career at Riverview College and service in the Royal Australian Artillery in World War I, Professor Gissane studied medicine at Sydney University where his protean efforts earned him Blues for boxing and cricket and a place in the Rugby side.

Despite his ability as a solid batsman, he played at a time when University were extremely strong and consequently had only one qame in 1st Grade (in 1921-22), although he played successfully in 2nd Grade for some years.

He lived in Britain from 1925 until his death, being particularly remembered for his care of accident victims. 8. HISTORICAL FEATURE

PREMIERSHIPS AND NEAR MISSES - TEN SEASONS OF LOWER GRADE SUCCESS

It may be a telling indication of the maxim - tempus fugit - when the historical feature of this august journal covers years which represent the author's career at University, However, when one considers the resonant list below of successes that these years have brought forth, any celebratory article is deserved. 1971-72 - 2nd Grade Semi-Finalists, 4th Grade Semi-Finalists 1973-74 - 6th Grade PREMIERS {Balmain/Drummoyne Comp.) 1974-75 - 3rd Grade runners up, 4th Grade Semi-Finalists, 5th Grade Semi-Finalists. 1975-76 - 3rd Grade Semi-Finalists (also Minor Premiers) 1976-77 - 4th Grade PREMIERS 1977-78 - 2nd Grade runners up, 4th Grade Semi-Finalists, 5th Grade Semi-Finalists. 1979-80 - 2nd Grade PREMIERS, 4th Grade Semi-Finalists, 8th Grade PREMIERS (Balmain/Drummoyne Comp.) 1980-81 - 3rd Grade PREMIERS, 4th Grade PREMIERS (also Minor Premiers), 5th Grade PREMIERS (also undefeated Minor Premiers).

The Club’s decade opened with something less than happy promise. The 1970-71 1st Grade side, despite skipper Ian Fisher's massive 851 runs, finished last. However, former 1st Graders, David Scanlan and Austin Punch (formerly of Mosman), as captains of 2nd and 4th Grades, were able to weld together two sides of such strength that both made the semi-finals of 1971-72. Rain, the victor over many University semi-final and final sides since, was to play havoc here, too. 2nd Grade, batting first, was 4-20 against Sutherland when 18 year old Mitch Thompson strode purposefully if not nervously to the crease. His masterly 76 enabled a final score of over 150 but was still not enough to prevent Sutherland's advance to the Final.

The outstanding performance of the 2nd Grade season came from a certain 21 year old red-haired left hander, Mick O'Sullivan, whose 46 wickets included an amazing 9 for 25 against Randwick and who, believe it or not, averaged 35.2 with the bat from 176 runs: This was the last time he was to play any other grade than 1st Grade. •

Austin Punch's adventurous captaincy and belligerent batting brought him 428 runs and allowed the 4th's to finish second in the minor premiership. M Their high standard of fielding was in marked contrast to that displayed by most other teams of the period. 111 catches were held and few dropped - a fact which contributed substantially to veteran medium pacer Alan Jakes' absolute dominance. His 65 wickets cost only 454 runs (ave. 6.9) and came from 230 overs (8 ball). His semi-final figures (38 overs, 8 for 47) against Petersham were typical. It was a season for the medium pacers as sharers in the 4th Grade bowling spoils were Phil Andersen, Rod Woodhouse and the giant Ray Lees. Few remember that this side was within 9. 2 wickets of contesting the final. Set 110 to win outright, Petersham were 8 for 48 at stumps in the semi.

The state of the lower grades over the next few seasons may be characterised by the inimitable Peter Gannon, who, as 5th Grade captain, suffered many of the eccentricities of selections, availabilities and misdirected sense of responsibility of many players; players displayed a lackadaisical, almost passive attitude to their cricket. These players would rarely attend practice and often turn up late (if at all) for games,”

It seems extraordinary now to reflect on those years of barreno^ss an>d humiliation. One has to expend some energy attempting to elevate these seasons above the level of black comedy. One remembers, as only one example, a match when each batsmen left the ground for places unknown as he was dismissed so that when the last wicket fell, to give the opposition the inevitable outright, there were 4 University players present to congratulate them!

However, with all the innocence of youth, I enjoyed every match, even when we were beaten outright, but realise now that I have enjoyed to a far greater degree subsequent seasons where either success or a heightened] sense of Club and team spirit has attended sides I have played in. Enough personal opinionsi

Undoubtedly, the election of Dr. Damon Ridley as Secretary of the Club for 1974-75 was one pf the turning points of the Club's history. Under his guidance and infectious energy, the Club immediately took on a more efficient and effective approach. No longer did players merely attend their games on Saturdays but there was a much more committed approach evident, nowhere more so than in 3rd Grade where Rob Thomas was treated with something akin to worship by a side that had 10 players under 23 years of age and 8 future or former 1st Graders.

In this season, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades all played in semi-finals. Both 4th and 5th Grades, under old stagers Bruce Druery and John Malicki, were beaten in their semi-finals, Malicki had captained the Club's 6th Grade to a Balmain/Drummoyne comp. Premiership "on the mats" in 1973-74. But, a certain J. L'Estrange, in North Sydney's 5th Grade, in league with various veterans of many higher grade seasons, proved too much for a gallant Uni. side, despite a fighting innings from a slightly more slender Mark Sewell.

The 4th Grade were conclusively defeated by St. George in thetir Semi-final at Hurstville. A telling sentence appeared in the Annual Report: "Had the application to practice been as high spirited...the 4's may well have succeeded in taking out the Premiership." For sheer inexhaustible enthusiasm, there was Damon Ridley; for gracefulness of batting and guile of slow bowling there were Jim Watts and Clive Smoker; for economy of bowling there was Bruce Druery, whose 152 overs yielded 26 wickets for 312. 10. The healthy state of the Club and of 3rd Grade in particular was largely attributable to the keen management and organisation of the Club, Rob Thomas' calm authority was the major factor in the 3rd Grade success. The semi-final was virtually won after a 7th wicket partnership of 108 between Rob Thomas (more remembered for his fielding as he took 27 catches) and Geoff Keighran (surprisingly perhaps to recent day players, more a bowler than a batsman then) which ensured a final total of 270 which was too much for Balmain when Chris McRae's in swingers and James Rodgers' leg breaks had wreaked their destruction.

Things were a little different in the Final, played over Easter at Manly Oval, A struggle which at one stage appeared likely to bear fruit when Uni. were 4-90 came to a sudden halt as former experienced 1st Graders, Brian Kinsey and Tom Spencer, made a certain amount of havoc amona the rest of the batting. Throughout this, Steve Ward stood serenely constant and, having opened the innings, remained unconquered on 46 when the last wicket fell at 118. A terrific storm at 4 p.m. ended the first day of the Club's first Final for 10 years with Manly 2-50. A dramatic fightback unfolded on Easter Monday when Geoff Keighran's 'banana balls* confounded the Manly batsmen. At 8-111 a certain look of seasickness had overtaken the Sea- siders. But the last few runs were ground out and a small lead was achieved. That Uni, eventually lost outright was of little consequence in the circumstances. Keighran's 9-79 from 31 overs for the match was heroic.

This grade was the outstanding Club side again in 1975-76, when they finished Minor Premiers (the only University 3rd Grade side to do so) again under the fatherly tutelage of Rob Thomas whose last regular season this was to be. Unfortunately, the previous season’s solidity of batting was missing particularly in the semi-final when, chasing only 125, the team was dismissed on an admittedly nasty wicket for only 88. Damon Ridley's administrative skills which culminated in his election to the S.U.S.U. Presidency still allowed him time to score 447 runs for the season and to get his hands around 24 catches. It was this latter aspect (catching) which was the season’s highlight as Rob Thomas, Peter Baird, Bruce Collins and Ridley formed an almost impenetrable combination behind the wicket often snaffling edges from the left hand bowling of Andrew Baigent whose finest season in a distinguished and as yet unfinished career this was. McRae, Thomas, Parker, Ridley, Baigent, Rodgers were all there from previous 'near miss* sides, but the Mitchell Cup was not,

1976-77 began with a great deal of accumulated promise and concluded with the glorious sight of Clive Smoker using champagne bottles as stumps in an impromptu if not Bacchic game of cricket on the afternoon of a successful 4th Grade Final, This immensely powerful 4th Grade team disposed of Mosman, in the semi-final and Cumberland in the Final to win the Club*s first premiership in that Grade, Bruce 'Pads' Druery, himself sufficiently recovered from a back injury to enable him to bowl his round arm outswingers, took 36 wickets but had the extraordinary record of bowling as many maidens (46) as he scored runs, during the year. 11. Evidently, the cover drive had been put into storagel The batting, lead hry the explosive John Emmett, the reliable Peter Mackay and Dr, Peter Anderson who made a brief comeback to average over 70, was too good. Peter Gray, at keeper, spent most of the season standing back to take his 28 catches for a side which had 5 medium pacers, who included a youthful Peter Armitage, and only one spinner (Smoker, who took 4 wickets all season!).

Despite the 4th Grade triumph, when Damon Ridley assumed the captaincy of 2nd Grade in 1977-78, the Club again found itself in something of a slump. 2nd Grade had finished next to last in 1976-77, but this side and with it a major section of the Club was rebuilt and rejuvenated. Peter Gannon's appointment to the 4th Grade captaincy brought a new sense of direction to the lower grades. His constant encouragement and coaching of younger players meant that many of them played in higher grades with much distinction.

For two seasons, rain tragically denied these two captains the ultimate reward. A cruel intervention from Jupiter Pluvius in the 2nd Grade Final of 1977-78 and the losing of the toss meant that players such as Steve Ward, Chris McRae, Geoff Keighran and James Rodgers were involved in more "near misses". But the new direction of the Club was incisively summarised by Ridley;

"All loved playing cricket and their exhuberance had a positive effect on their own performances...The team practised together...The team reached heights of fielding far superior to any other team in the competition... Of the 161 dismissals achieved, 91 were from catches."

Rain followed Peter Gannon's side with as much regularity as they made semi-finals. It was not to be until this current season that he was worthily rewarded.

But for gripping tension and intense courage, there was little to compare with the 2nd Grade Final of 1979-80, so well documented in last year's Annual Report and so often recounted by the elated captain, since.

Chasing 300, and needing to bat for the entire second day to save the game, Uni. were 6-84 after lunch; There followed 4 partnerships of such character and determination that deservedly culminated in the victory champagne joyously quaffed from the Albert Cup. Alan Crompton and Steve Ward added 89 in 105 minutes, and partnerships between Ward/ Elder and Elder/Glenday were priceless. But at 9-243 at 5.09 p.m. on Easter Monday, the season, and with it seasons of preparation, was at its telling point. Geoff Pike joined Steve Glenday in the stygian gloom. "5.09...5.11...time is standing still...5.27 comes and goes...how unthinkable to lose from here... 5.33 Umpires in long consultation. This time they do not part...Glenno gives them no chance to elaborate!...A dramatic moment in the history of the best Cricket Club in the world! Premiers!"

The story of the 1980-81 season's amazing successes is told elsewhere in this Report and with more elaborate immediacy but the historical context of these seasons should be appreciated. 12. Of the 14 premierships the Club has won since 1893-94 (the first year of Electoral/Grade cricket), 5 have come in the last 5 seasons and 3 in one season.

The important lesson, if some preaching can be allowed, is that Premierships do not just happen nor do they occur (as a matter of course) to sides which contain talented players. The real work so often starts well before that last exultant moment on the last day of the season, which I am proud to say, I experienced for the first time this season.

James Rodqers.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

History in the making, with all the euphoria that goes with iti How delightful it is to report on one of the most successful seasons in the Club's long history.

THREE premierships :

Three premierships in the one season represents a first for the Club and an achievement of which we can be very proud. How prophetic Mark Sewell's words were - "I feel sure that the 1980s will constitute a glorious chapter in the long history of the Club" - in his Honorary Secretary's Report on the 1979/80 season* Winning the 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade Premierships in the one season is not achieved without a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, dedication and hard work, and we all congratulate Peter Gray, Peter Gannon and Dave Morgan and their respective teams for displaying more than sufficient of those qualities to achieve the Premiership successes that flowed as a result.

What a wealth of talent the Club now has, particularly among the younger players. The praises of the individual members of the Premiershio teams will deservedly be sung loud and long elsewhere in this Report, and I shall dwell on this no further. Except to comment that as a result of the Premierships won by the Club in the last two seasons and of performances generally, we now have a whole generation of cricketers who are used to Sydney Universiity Cricket Club being winners. Unfortunately this has not always been the case in the past, ivhat a blessing this new position is, as the right mental attitude is such a necessary companion to success.

The other major achievement was that in two seasons the Club has now moved from 11th to 7th to 5th in the Club Championship. This is a pleasing result and we are certainly heading in the right direction, but let's see if we can't speed up the process! This will be achieved if 1st Grade can improve rapidly on its equal 9th position and 2nd Grade on its equal 8th position. The 1st Grade performance was pleasing in that tremendous improvement was noted as the season progressed and its position on the table was the highest achieved since 1972, The 2nd Grade mixture of woes and joys are reported elseswhere. 13 THE FUTURE AND FUTURE GOALS

So much for the self-indulgence! Now we must look to the future and the dangers that are inherent in the Club's recent successes.

Premierships are always hard acts to follow. It is so imperative that we build further on what has been developed, rather than restinn on our laurels. An even more professional attitude must be adopted towards our cricket and our administration, so that the successes of the lov/er grades can be extended to the rest of the Club, VJhat has been achieved must not, be seen as the culmination of a lot of hard work, but rather as the beginning of a new successful era. We must set ourselves the realistic goal of also winning both the Club Chamoion- shio and the 1st Grade Premiership during the next three seasons. To maintain our present level of success and to go on to achieve our goals will require a tremendous amount of hard v/ork from every member. Let us start thinking about that now.

STRUCTURE OF SYDNEY GRADE CRICKET The opinion has been expressed in many quarters that the overall standard of Sydney grade cricket does not provide a sufficiently hard education and preparation for players entering the first class arena due to the available talent being spread too v/idely amongst too many clubs. The New South Wales Cricket Association's Review Committee, established to investigate this and other aspects of Sydney grade cricket, has sought the views of the clubs on various matters. On the question of the number of clubs, your General Committee finds itself in accord’ with many of the other clubs in believing that the number of clubs playing at the highest level of club cricket should be reduced, the most popular suggestion being 14 clubs, v;ith which number your Committee also concurs. This is a courageous decision for the Club to have made, and as any action to be taken in this regard will not have effect in the 1981/82 season, it is imperative that the Club appreciates the incentive and siezes upon the opportunity to perform as strongly :is possible in the 1981/82 season to ensure its inclusion in any reduced number of clubs that may contest future competitions. Therein lies another important Club goal,

GROUND STAFF APPOINTMENT

The Club is delighted to note the appointment of Mr, Peter Leroy as Curator, We welcome Peter with open arms and congratulate the Sports Union on his appointment, Peter's list of credits include Killara Oval, Chatswood Oval and more recently Howell Oval at Penrith, and his reputation among grade cricketers for wicket and ground preparation and keenness is second to none. How lucky we are to have him.

The Club now has the best off-field viewing and entertainment facilities in Sydney, a synthetic practice v/icket complex the equal of any, excellent grounds and now arguably the best curator in Sydney, who I suspect will also provide some turf practice wickets worthy of the name. There must be a message there somewhere for some players we know about! VICE-PRESIDENTS' DAY 14

The second annual Vice-Presidents' Day (in conjunction with the Old Blues match) was again held, consistent with the Club's wish to maintain close contact with its valued Vice-Presidents. Some 20 odd Vice- Presidents were in attendance, either as players or as guests, and a most enjoyable day resulted.

The Club is keen to see many more Vice-Presidents on these days, and to this end has resolved that to provide maximum notice, this re-union day will henceforth be held on the first Sunday in March. Diaries, please I

BLUES AND COLOUR Al'iARDS

The Sports Union, no doubt mindful that the only way in which a University sportsman could be recognised for outstanding service to his club and his sport was the award of a Blue, an award that required excellence of performance, has introduced the award of University Colours to fill this recognition void.

Five current Club members, namely James Rodgers, Mark Sewell, Damon Ridley, John Spence and John Malicki were most worthy winners of Colours awards for their magnificent contributions to the Club over the years, and vie congratulate them all. Phil Beale was most deservedly awarded the coveted Blue during the season for his outstanding efforts during the 1979-80 season.

WHITBREAD SCHOLA~R DAVID SMITH

The Club was delighted to be allocated the 1980/81 Vi/hitbread Scholar by the New South Wales Cricket Association, and David and Jacquie Smith were quickly made to feel at home within the Club. The Secretary's Report expounds upon this welcome addition, and I simply convey the Club's gratitude to the Association for the allocation and to Vihitbread Brewery for making the scheme possible. How refreshing it is to note that Esso Australia Limited is now sponsoring a similar scheme for young Australian players to play in England. Well done, Esso Australia!

REPRESENTATION

The Club conveys its hearty congratulations to Mick O'Sullivan on his selection in the State Squad and on his appointment as Captain of the N.S.W.C.A. XI which played Combined Services.

THE WORKERS

It's always a case of too little thanks too late, but the Club would not and could not exist without the wonderful contributions that are made by many people to whom we convey our sincere thanks. Many are referred to in James Rodgers' Honorary Secretary's Report, and others include: Sir Hermann Black, our Patron and Chancellor, and 15 sir Bruce Williams, our Vice-Chancellor for their keen support James Rodgers, our Honorary Secretary. You don't win three Premier- ships if the Honorary Secretary has not done a magnificent job. He has, of course, in v^ays I could not even begin to describe, and as such is the vyorthy 'vinner of the Captain John Morris Memorial Award for the second timel Steve. McQuilty, Sarah Hodgson and Les Carrington our scorers. My Vice-Presidents, especially for their response to the Vice- Presidents' Day and their generous financial support. John Bourke, our curator, and his staff for their continued efforts to improve our playing conditions, Ken Archer A.M.. our Guest Speaker at the Annual Dinner. Mr. Eric McElhone, Dr. Jim L'Estrange and Mr. Ian Fisher, our trophy and award donors. Donna Lidster, who again undertook the mammoth task of typing this Report - a tiger for punishmenti

CONGRATULATIONS The Club's congratulations are conveyed to the following trophy and award winners:- Batting aggregate; Alan Frost Batting average; Tom Jenkins Bowling aggregate; David Simp&on Bov/ling average; Stephen Dight Eric McElhone Fielding Award: Ian VJilson Best and Fairest Awards; 1st - David Simpson 2nd - David Simes 3rd ^ Tim Saul Captain J.C. Morris Memorial Award for Most Valuable Contribution to the Club on and off the field; James Rodgers Dr. J. L'Estrange Award for Most Valuable Lower Grade Player; Stephen Dight Ian Fisher Award for Most Valuable First Grade Performance; Damien Grattan-Smith

Finally congratulations are extended to the following clubs for their successes;- 16 First Grade Premiers: University of New South VJales Club Champions: Northern District C.C. Second Grade Premiers: Waverley D.C.C. Poidevin-Gray Shield Joint Premiers: St. George D.C.C. and Northern District C.C.

A. Vi. Green Shield Premiers: St. George D.C.C. Alan Crompton, PRESIDENT

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Peter Gannon (right) receives the Reid Cup from the Petersham captain following the victory in the 4th Grade final. FIRST GRADE REPORT 17.

Played 15: Won 6; Lost 7; Drawn 2, Points: 36, Position: Equal 9th,

It is a pleasure to report on 1st Grade withotit having to seek explanations for a mediocre season. To quote a master of motivation: "Winning needs no justification”I Although 6 wins was two wins less than that required for a semi berth, our performances over the second half of the season were of a high standard.

Of particular merit were our victories over Mosman, St, George, semi- finalists Petersham, and Gordon, In each of these games, considerable character and ability were shown both by the team and by individuals under pressure.

Until Round 7, we had won only one match. The statistics tell the story. We had made only one score of 200 and only twice had dismissed the opposition. The turning point was our match against Mosman, After surviving a hostile attack for the last 25 minutes on the first day, we batted throughout the second day to win by 4 wickets. Tom Jenkins batted superbly for 121 not put after taking a battering from the Mosman pace attack, and, with supporting efforts from Max Blackler, Mark Perry and Ian Wilson, saw us to victory.

Against St, George, it was David Smith's and Tom Jenkin's partnership of 102 that steered us to 9-185 from 60 overs. When Saints were 2-91 from 27 overs, our prospects were bleak. With a tremendous display of aggressive bowling, David Smith put us back in the match by taking 4 for 8 from 12 overs. Chris Elder lent great support, taking 2-60 in a lengthy spell and we won by 33 runs.

Semi-finalists Petersham sent us in on a wet wicket but all played well and scored consistently. Perry (48), Blackler (42), Grattan-Smith (27) all led the way to a total of 226. Then the "massive shoulders" of Philip Beale were called on to intimidate the Petes, This inspired a comeback as two victims were unable to cope with the blistering pace. Mark Perry capitalised on this break-through, with some marvellous accurate bowling, he took 5-50 and enabled a win by 9 runs.

Our best batting of the season followed in the match against Penrith. A superb century by David Smith (109 not out - 12 boundaries and 3 sixes) showed just why he is a future England player. The innings was characterised by such control and technique that David loses nothing in comparison with current Test players. Our score for 4-244 came to nothing when rain washed out the second day's play. A similar fate awaited us in our next match against Waverley when, led by Chris McRae's 4-20 (from 22 overs), we had Waverley 8-160 at stumps. 18. A thrilling finish highlighted the Gordon match. Our innings, chasing 221, was featured by the number of batsmen who made a start but did not go on. At 5-110, we were struggling but Geoff Cooper (32) and Phil Beale (57) took us within striking distance in a fine partnership. With the last men needed 8 runs from the last over. A three from the third ball was followed by a top edged four (but to McRae's dismay, leg-byes were signalledi). No matter, the final ball of the day (night?) saw the scores tied. McRae swung, missed and the batsmen made a frantic scamper for the winning bye and victory by one wicket.

A convincing win against Sydney wrapped up the season. Grattan-Smith's excellent 86, Cooper's hard hitting 57 and Jenkin's controlled 42 took us to 8-252. Although we won comfortably when Sydney were dismissed for 144, more penetration towards the end of their innings may have given us a reasonable chance of an outright.

In summary then, an improved season, one in which we were victorious in the close matches. Given a more successful start to the season, a semi­ final position was ours. Our poor start was due, in part, to our having multi-talented (like Norman Gunston) players who had played a 1st Grade Rugby Final the week before the first match. Consequently, practice was limited and the team training disrupted.

A major factor in our revival was the availability for six matches of David Smith of Surrey, in Australia on the Whitbread Scholarship Scheme. Not only is David a player of the highest calibre and able to lift our performances by example but his presence raised the confidence of other players. Add to this, the consistency and capacity to make high scores of Damien Grattan-Smith and Tom Jenkins which gave the opportunity to middle-order batsmen to make runs without the sort of pressure to which we had been subjected in early matches and in previous seasons.

A further influence, and one that must be continued is that our olayers, with few exceptions, are working harder on their games so that they can perform to maximum ability. This is a praise worthy trend throughout the Club and, for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade teams, the fruits of such efforts are to be found in their Premiership trophies,

A brief review of individuals who comprised the team for the most part follows; Tom Jenkins; The winner of the Club batting average. This achievement reflects the success enjoyed by 'Jerker*. His consistency with the bat was only matched by his reflexes in the gully, his blistering pace in the outfield, his rocket-like arm, his meaningful conversations with all and sundry and his constant state of anxiety. Max Blackler; Suffered from 'second season syndrome'. What one might refer to as....(deep breath)...the additional difficulties a batsman faces in scoring runs when the opposition bowling attacks have had an opportunity to assess his strengths and weaknesses during the previous season! Nevertheless, Max scored his maiden 50 in 1st Grade and is a player of ability. Some have suggested that this young lad from Picnic Point was paying undue attention to Rhonda from Revesby at the Condell Park Sports and Social Club but Max claims he is still in love with his HP34 Calculator. 19. Damien Grattan-Smith; 'Hondo* had a magnificent season. His Aggregate of 511 runs included two match winning efforts against Sutherland (70) and Sydney (86). Despite his success, Hondo struggled to remember that he was ”not at Balmain now**. His hyper-activity was a constant worry, although no more so than his pre-occupation with the 'fork ball' - a mystery delivery only in that no one knows where it will end up. David Smith; David had a positive influence on the team. His outstanding ability was evident in most matches, particularly against Penrith (109n.o.) Balmain (84) and St. George (56) when his batting was almost faultless. In his spare time, David set new Space Invader records and was largely responsible for Chris McRae's demise as an after-match conversationalist. Mark Perry; After several seasons struggling to overcome a serious back injury, Mark returned to 1st Grade. This in itself was a remarkable effort but Mark also had a beneficial stabilising influence. His bowling was all accuracy and control and produced a match winning effort against Petersham. While his batting was statistically not successful, Mark was able to figure in partnerships of over 40 for the 2nd wicket in 5 out of 8 matches, Mark's only problem is his inability to cope with life as anything else but part of a great Parramatta game. Phil Beale: A moderately successful season. His best efforts with the bat were a lone hand for 61 vs. Wests and a hard hitting 57 vs. Gordon. His bowling was not required as frequently as in 1979-80 but the season will be remembered for the super-slot delivery which Dirk Wellham, when O, hit like a bullet but waist-high to Murray LeLievre who caught it. Peter Armitage's description:"The ball would have left a smouldering hole in anyone else." Ian Wilson; 'I.Q.*" demonstrated exceptional keeping skills. This netted 22 catches and 12 stumpings, including 8 dismissals (4 stumpings, 3 catches, 1 run out) in one innings vs. UNSW. For the main part, his batting was not up to previous standards, except for an excellent 58 vs. Cumberland in Round 2. Ian had some problems attending practice in between attempting to outwork all other budding Sir Garfield Barwicks and doing the Thursday night shopping. Should he make the High Court next year, his workload may be more accommodating. Chris McRae: Consistent and wholehearted efforts, 4 for 53 against Wests and 4 for 22 against Waverley were outstanding. His batting was also of a high standard as Chris figured in the two victories completed by latter order batsmen. Chris' social contributions were limited by his growing addictions to Space Invaders to such an extent that his conversation consisted of a series of galactic bleeps by season's end. Peter Armitage; Appeared to be returning to '79-80 form when asked to captain the University Debating team to Glasgow. To those who consider that a fast bowler could not achieve such a distinction, Peter, is able to bring himself out of the fast bowler's mentality outside cricket hours. 20. Chris Elder; Returned to the team in mid-season and performed most creditably. His 3-36 vs, Gordon and 3-25 vs. Sydney paved the way to two victories. He managed the IV team to Melbourne, exerting a fatherly influence over the young colts and filled a vital role as club 'elder statesman *. Craig Tomko; Was graded in 3rds and made 1sts midway through the season, Craig has considerable potential but must consolidate on his good starts to realise this, A Melbourne tourist and devotee of the New Wave bands at the Sylvania Hotel, Craig is expected to have a prominent role in the Club's social activities next season, Geoff Cooper; Came into the side for the last 4 games and performed very capably. In each of his 3 innings, Geoff (initially graded in 3rds) played sensibly and hit powerfully. His attitude and practice efforts are consistent and form a sound base for the future, Geoff's success was achieved despite pining for a special person. He expects to have overcome his bashfulness knd taken out Janet by next season.

Congratulations again to our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade teams who played so well to be Premiers and brought great credit to the Club, Thanks must go to the following for theif loyal support: (1) Steve McQuilty who did a great Job as scorer throughout the season. He awarded fielding points at the end of each day while subjected to some pressure from prospective applicants! (2) Jenny McRae, Kathy Perry, Jacqui Smith and Mrs. Armitage for their assistance in organising afternoon teas as the multitudes descended from all corners of Uni, « (3) All players who participated in 1st Grade, (4) Damon Ridley for his assistance during the early part of the season in particular when he organised practice sessions, (5) Fellow selectors and Club executive for their guidance and patience during the season.

Michael O'Sullivan, 21. FIRST GRADE STATISTICS 1980-81 BATTING: Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Cts D. Smith 6 1 109* 289 57.8 - T. Jenkins 14 2 121* 469 39.1 - D, Grattan-Smith 16 2 86 511 36.5 4 M. LeLievre 8 1 43 120 17.1 3 P. Beale 12 0 61 204 17.0 8 M. Blacklep 17 1 53 271 16.8 6 M. Perry 11 0 48 164 14.9 5 C. Tomko 7 1 23 73 12.2 3 C. Elder 5 1 17 48 12.0 3 I, Wilson 14 1 58 154 11.8 22 + 12 stps M. O'Sullivan 13 5 22 92 11.5 6 P. Wynn 6 0 33 65 10.8 5 M. Stokes 7 O 38 74 10.6 1 P, Armitage 7 . 5 1 3 * 20 10.0 3 C. McRae 12 4 10 49 6.1 5 ALSO BATTED: (2. 0, 16, 30, lot)

BOWLING: 0. M. R. w. Ave. D. Smith 41 13 94 7 13.4 C. McRae 240.4 74 591 27 21.9 0. Elder 88.3 31 199 9 22.1 M. O ’Sullivan 254.4 68 662 29 22.8 D. Grattan-Smith 67.4 12 204 8 25.5 P. Wynn 57.3 14 170 6 28.3 M. Perry 159.3 44 384 13 29.5 P. Beale 62 19 170 5 34.0 P. Armitage 145 28 455 10 45.0 ALSO BOWLED: T, Jenkins (0-0), BEST BOWLING: M. Perry 5-50 (vs. Petersham); M. O'Sullivan 5-53 (vs UNSW) BEST PARTNERSHIPS: r 1st w k t . 62 T. Jenkins (121*) and M. Blackler (26) vs Mosman 2nd w k t . 50 M. Blackler (37) and D. Grattan-Smith (31*) vs Wests 3rd wkt. 112 T. Jenkins (62) and D. Smith (56) vs St. George h 4th wkt. 117 D. Grattan-Smith (86) and G. Cooper (57) vs Sydney 5th wkt. 83 D. Grattan-Smith (70) and P. Beale (30) vs Sutherland 6th wkt. 47 P. Beale (61) and I. Wilson (13) vs Wests 7th wkt. 56* T. Jenkins (121*) and I. Wilson (15*) vs Mosman 8th wkt. 43 P. Wynn (21) and M. O'Sullivan (22) vs Randwick 9th wkt. 24 P. Wynn (33) and C. McRae (10) vs N. District 10th wkt. 62 I. Wilson (58) and P. Armitage (13*) vs Cumberland 2 2 SECOND GRADE REPORT Played 15. Won: 6; Lost 5; Drawn 4; Points; 36; Position; equal 8th.

It was a case of what could and perhaps should have been but wasn't. Finishing equal eighth on the table wasn't good enough and we must and will do better next season.

The loss from last season's Premiership team of four players as experienced as Damon Ridley, Steve Ward, Steve Glenday and Bruce Wilcock left many gaps to be filled. In the batting department, the replacements were all young olayers of tremendous promise who took a little time to settle into this grade. And therein lay the reason- insufficient runs - for the slow start to the season which eventually cost us our chance of making the four.

A closer look at the first seven rounds demonstrates how a few more runs from the batsmen would have made all the difference. Consider the following; In round 1, Northern District was at one stage 6-84 chasinq our 132; In round 2, Cumberland was at one stage 7-86 chasing our 100; In round 3 against Sutherland, rain intervened on the second day with a draw resulting; In round 4, after achieving a comfortable first inninas win aoainst Western Suburbs, vje had the opposition 5-40 and later 6-76 in its second innings with nearly two hours playing time remaining; In round 5, Randwick was at one stage 7-92 and later 8-116 chasing our 133; In round 6, we totalled 198 chasing Balmain's 9-208; In round 7, we had Mosman 9-234 at stumps chasing our 238.

It will be observed therefore that only six points were gained from the first seven rounds. Let it be clearly understood that I am not saying the team was unlucky. The plain fact is that we were not playing well enough to gain the points. The bowling and fielding had clearly been of top second grade standard, but even a few more runs in a number of the matches referred to above would have made all the difference.

Then the tide turned, and how it turned! The next four matches were won convincingly against North Sydney, St. George, University NSW and Petersham-Marrickville (Runners-up) and the team was back in the semi­ final race v/ith a vengeance. The runs had at last begun to flow. So much so that St. George was defeated without our losing a wicket, an extraordinary result against that great Club.

Round 12 saw the good work continued against Penrith when we entered the first day in a clear winning position and the possibility of five successive wins staring us in the face. Then came the rain on the second day and disappointment. All credit, incidentally, to the Penrith Club’s administration, captain and curator for doing everything possible to get us on against all odds. But further rain settled the issue. 23 A late start on the first day of Round 13 and the invitation to bat first after the loss of the toss caused us no joy in a match we had to win. The substance now within the team became most evident as the team performed wonderfully vfell to reach 6-186 by stumps, aqainst 'Vaverley the eventual Premiers. But alas, the rain came again and the second day was again washed out. Bitter disappointment! <^ut for the rain in these last two rounds, the team could have had six successive winsi

V'ith these disappointments went our semi-final chances. It v/as no surorise, therefore, that despite our best endeavours we were outplayed by Gordon in Round 14 in a totally unsatisfactory itinerant match that moved from University Mo. 1 to Chatswood Oval to Merrylands Oval (of all places for a match aqainst GordonJ) as an all-day match on the scheduled second day, owinq to a V/illoughby Municipal Council strike. v/ith the realisation that anything but a win in Round 15 would be a totally unsatisfactory way to comolete a season which had shown so much improvement, the team showed its calibre by bouncing back with a resounding v/in against Sydney. The record of five wins, two draws and a loss from the last eight games could so easily have read seven wins and a loss. Such is cricketl

The statistics clearly show that the team did not score enough runs. Murray Stokes clearly led the way in the batting department v;ith 314 runs at 34.89 and his aggressive approach to his batting was alv^ays so welcome. His performance is all the more meritorious when one considers that through 1st Grade duty or unavailability he missed five matches in this grade anri he and Sarah deserve medals for all their travel from Canberra during the season. Well done Murray and Sarah!

Geoff Keighran shared the opening batting with Murray Stokes and proved as solid as everl But, hopefully, Geoff, with a top score of 31, will soon again learn how to kick on to the big scores.

The young batting brigade of Geoff Cooper, Craig Tomko, Dave Reed, Keith Pitty and Andrew Shaw made considerable progress during the season. All must learn how to harness their tremendous batting talents and convert this into runs on the board, and big scores at that. The signs are certainly there that this lesson is being learnt, and it was a delight to see Craig Tomko and Geoff Cooper, who both commenced the season in 3rd Grade, aain promotion to 1st Grade. Roth magnificent fieldsmen too!

Equally satisfying was the elevation to 1st Grade again of Mark Perry. The couraqe Mark has shown over the last four years in patiently over­ coming a crippling and oainful back injury to regain a 1st Grade oosition leaves us all so full of admiration. A man with less courage and determination could not possibly have achieved this, and >-/e all salute you, Wark. 24 Murray LeLievre joined the team from 1st Grade durina the season and his experience and fielding ability were invaluable to the team. I have the sneaking suspicion that Murray has a big season just around the corner.

Chris Elder, by virtue of his consistently good performances durino the first half of the season, thoroughly deserved his elevation once more to 1st Grade ranks. How arateful we all are to Chris for travellinn from the Gosford area to practise and play and for the enthusiasm he injects into his play.

The bowling, which was always tight, enabled us to pressure the oooosition but sometimes lacked sufficient penetration. Geoff Pike (29 v«/ickets) and Paul Dillon (32 wickets) shared the new ball on most occasions, v/ith support, especially in the limited over matches, from the deceptive and highly under-rated Geoff Keighran, now recovered from his old shoulder injury. Geoff Pike bovJled consistently well throughout the season, certainly better than his figures indicate, and there were signs there on occasions that he is regaining that late outswinger which has accounted for so many 1st Grade batsmen over the years, Geoff laboured under the difficulty of a change of employment at the beginning of the season which created extreme work pressures throughout the season. He will be free of that pressure next season, so watch out batsmenl A different pressure in the form of a young Pike will have arrived by then. Conaratulations Geoff and Sandyl

Paul Dillon adjusted quickly to the jump from 4th Grade of the previous season and was well rewarded for his consistent attacking of the off- stump area. Paul'was always able to come back and bowl so effectively with the older ball, and in fact is probably at his best v;hen the ball is not quite so new.

Reference has already been made to Chris Elder, whose 23 wickets in the first half of the season gained his promotion at Peter VJynn’s expense, Peter came down not because of poor form but simply through lack of opportunity. His ill-fortune was the 2nd XI's gain, and he proceeded to bowl as we all know he can in securing 22 wickets in half a season. In essense, we therefore had two spinners between them taking 45 wickets while occupying virtually one position in the team. Add to this Steve ./hite * s 10 wickets early in the season (poor Steve was pushed out of the seconds through sheer weight of numbers), and we see how blessed the Club is at present with quality spin-bowlers when one adds the names of Mick O'Sullivan, Steve Dight, James Rodgers and Pater Havord to those already mentioned. What other Club can boast a line-up like thatl

The batting feats in 2nd Grade of Chris Elder (234 runs at 21.27) and Peter Wynn(153 runs at 30.60) must not, of course, be overlooked, and one realises what an invaluable contribution these two players made in sharing one position in the team.

Our wicketkeeper/ batsman, Rick V/alsh, had an excellent season with the gloves, securing 27 dismissals (23 caught, 4 stumped) and always giving a polished performance behind the stumps. Rick is a real competitor, 25 and this became more apparent as the season progressed in an area we had least expected - his batting. Rick values his wicket so highly (something we all need to learn) and this is evidenced by the fact that he was dismissed only six times in fourteen innings (and I recall a run-out amongst those). With 192 runs at 32.00 he finished second in the averages and fifth in the aggregate -- not bad for a fellow who regularly batted No. 81 He can be proud of his first season with the Club.

Other players to contribute to the 2nd's performances during the season were Mark Sewell. Mitch Thompson, Tim Driscoll, Alan Frost, Steve Quartermain and Peter Armitage, who certainly made an impact at the end of the season. It was sad to note Mitch Thompson's retirement during the season after so many seasons v/ith the Club, Thanks for your wonderful contribution to the Club, Mitch.

Hearty congratulations to Peter Gray, Peter Gannon and Dave Morgan and their teams on winning the 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Premierships, and deservedly so after so much hard work, What a yearj Congratulations are also extended to the Waverley District Cricket Club, our successors as 2nd Grade Premiers, for their meritorious Premiership v'in. The team conveys its thanks to the hardy band of good looking supporters who gave so generously of their time in providing the most v/elcome afternoon teas, and a special thanks to Sarah for scoring for us so willingly in many of our matches. Unfortunately, scorers (like Honorary Secretaries) never get the thanks they deserve, and Sarah was no exception. It really was aporeciated, Sarah,

So the message for next season is - let's get warmed up rather earlier (say Round 1), and - more runsi

Alan Crompton,

SECOND GRADE STATISTICS

BATTING: Inns, N.O. H,S, Runs A v e , Cts M„ Stokes 12 3 81* 314 34,9 1 R, Walsh 14 8 44* 192 32,0 23 + 4 stps P, Wynn 7 2 98* 153 30,6 3 G, CoojDer 8 1 70* 202 28,9 7 C, Tomko 5 0 39 126 25,2 A M, LeLievre 6 1 38* 113 22,6 6 C, Elder 11 0 62 234 21 ,3 5 K, Pitty 7 1 65 115 19,2 2 A, Shaw 5 1 48* 67 16,8 1 A, Crompton 15 1 43 200 14,3 6 G, Keighran 14 1 31 182 14,0 - D, Reed 10 0 43 130 13,0 9 26. BATTING: Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs A v e . Cts M. Sewell 8 0 36 91 11.4 7 M. Thompson 6 0 17 58 9.7 _ G. Pike 9 1 13 55 6.9 4 P. Dillon 8 3 18* 30 6.0 4 ALSO BATTED: (Inns, N .0,, H.S. , R u n s ) M. Perry (3- 1-37*-63); T. Driscoll (2-0- 30-30); S. White (4-3-14-•17) P, Armitage (1-0-0-0); A. Frost (1-0-0-0); S. Ouartermain olayed but did not bat.

30V/LING: 0. M. R. w. A v e . C. Elder 139.3 52 335 23 14.6 P. ’Vynn 170.1 62 342 22 15.5 P. Dillon 222.1 65 511 32 15.9 G. Keighran 102 41 214 13 16.5 S. 'Vhite 57.4 11 205 10 20.5 G. Pike 237 58 658 29 22.7 ALSO BOV.'LED; P. Armitage (7-73); M, Perry (3-82); G, Cooper (1-1); C. Tomko (1-32); S. Ouartermain (0-13),

BEST PARTNERSHIPS:

1st wkt 118* M. Stokes 81* and G. Keighran 27* V . St. George 2nd wkt 74 D. Reed 43 and C. Tomko 39 V. Balmain 3rd wkt 51 K. Pitty 65 and D. Reed 15 V . Waver ley 4th wkt 54 K. Pitty 20 and M. LeLievre 38* V . Sydney 5th v^kt 55 ' G. Cooper 70* and A. Crompton 18 V. West. Subs. 6th wkt 69 A. Crompton 23 and C. Elder 41 V . Cumberland 7th wkt 88 P. Wynn 98* and C. Elder 49 V . N. Sydney 8th wkt 111* P. Wynn 98* and R. Walsh 44* , V. N. Sydney 9th wkt 28 c. Elder 41 and R. Walsh 14* V. Balmain 10th wkt 31 S. White 14 and P. Dillon 18* V. N. District THIRD GRADE REPORT 27.

Played: 17. Won Outright 1; Won 10; Tied 2; Drawn 2; Loet 2. PREMIERS

The Third Grade team played its part in what was probably the most succesfful season in the Club's history. We finished premiers - the first time the University Third XI has ever won the Mitchell Cup.

Anyone who has played in a premiership-winning team (and it is agree­ able to reflect that approximately forty present day University Players are in that happy position) will realise that no account of such a season can hope to do justice either to the achievement or to those who brought it about. For the inadequacy of what follow*^, my apologies; to those whose story it is, my thanks and best wishes.

Firstly, I extend the heartiest of congratulations to the 4th's and 5A*s, and especially to the respective captains, Peter Gannon and Dave Morgan, on their magnificent and thoroughly deserved premiership victories.

Secondly, I thank most warmly all those players from other grades, and other well-wishers, who came along to the semi-final and final to support the premiership winning teams. It was marvellous to feel that the whole Club, from 1st Grade to the 6B's was behind us, willing us to win, and sharing and delighting in our triumphs.

Thirdly, may I say this. Neither success in the depth which our Club has enjoyed over the past two seasons, not the spirit which was so evident among our supporters, happens of its own accord. In our Club's case, the groundwork had been laid over at least the past four or five years, by the vision and commitment of a small number of key people, in particular, Damon Ridley, Mark Sewell, James Rodgers and Peter Gannon. Thanks largely to their efforts, and to the efforts of the various committees which have worked with them, the Club is being made one where promotion is earned by merit rather than seniority, and which as a consequence has begun not only to attract, but to retain large numbers of talented players.

Within the next two or three seasons, it is reasonable to expect that a significant number of this year’s successful lower grade players will have earned their places in the First XI, and equally reasonable to conclude that the long-awaited First Grade premiership is within our reach. For my own part, it has been a privilege and a pleasure 4 to be part of this resurgence. 28. Finally, my thanks go also to Alan Crompton and Peter Gannon in particular, and to each of the other team captains, for their consideration and assistance during the season; to James Rodgers for his extraordinary dedication and interest as Club Secretary; to the ladies who looked after the afternoon teas at No, 1 Oval; to Alan Crompton again, for his unfailing interest and support as Club President; and to everyone who helped and supported us over the course of the summer.

The Third Grade team for the opening match of the season was: Peter Mackay, Keith Pitty, Craig Tomko, Geoff Cooper, John O'Donnell, Tim Driscoll, Peter Gray, Steve Quartermain, Terry Murphy, Alistair Little and Steve Diqht. There were four bowlers (three fast-medium and one spinner) and seven batsmen, one of whom was the wicketkeeper. That was the balance of the team for six rounds, until Alistair Little departed for overseas and Steve White, a slow leg spinner. Joined us after a stint in Second Grade. For some time, we had an attack consisting simply of two opening bowlers and two spinners (with due respect to those part-timers, including myself, who took the occasional whimsical turn at the bowling crease). Then in Round 11 both Rod Green and John O ’Donnell rejoined the Third XI, and ultimately Rod displaced the hard-working Terry Murphy as opening bowler, while "0*D" found a niche as our all-rounder (and wet wicket specialist). Meanwhile, Craig Tomko, Geoff Cooper and Keith Pitty had long since earned promotion to higher grades, and Alan Frost, John Quoyle and Guy Reynolds had established themselves at the top of our batting order. Hence, the team which finished the season had six specialist batsmen (one being the wicketkeeper), an a]1-rounder two spinners and two fast bowlers. Apart from the ancient anc venerable captain, and two quasi-veterans of 23 and 24, all the players were in only their second or third year at University, The aim, at all times, was to equip the team with as much batting depth as possible, while still retaining a penetrative strike force of specialist bowlers. The success of this strategy was made possible by two main factors: firstly, the superb performances of Tim Driscoll, who combined out­ standing wicketkeeping with marvellously skilful and resolute batting, and secondly the splendid batting contributions of the bowlers, notably Terry Murphy and Steve Quartermain in the first part of the season, and •’Slim" White in three memorable innings when the chips were down in the •’crunch" games at the end of the season, i The season's statistics take us part of the way to an understanding of the team's success. Firstly, in stark contrast to 1979/80, there was reliability and solidity about the batting. Three batsmen totalled more than 275 runs, with Alan Frost amassing an impressive 437, In the fifteen competition rounds, we were bowled out on only six occasions. Secondly, Steve Dight and Steve Quartermain both showed they i had the resilience and determination needed to profit from last season's hard experience to become the backbone of the team's attack, finishing with 52 and 46 wickets respectively. 29. Only once during the seasin did an opposing team manage to score 200 against us; only six times did our opponents exceed 150. We dismissed four teams (including Petersham in the final) for under 100.

Apart from Tim Driscoll’s new Third Grade wicketkeeping record, the statistics don't reveal a great deal about our fielding. In fact, the catching was of a generally high standard, with two or three moments of incandescence, suchas Dave Reed's freakish effort to turn the tide against Cumberland, and John Quoyle's sizzler in the gully against Petersham in the final. The ground fielding was always reliable, due in no small measure to the fact that we worked at it, consistently and purposefully and as a team, throughout the season. Who does not remember with affection, if not a nostalgic tear brushed from the cheek, the hours spent chasing and throwing and catching, the cossack Jumps, the "degrees" and last bit not least, the "massive slips cordon"?

After we had opened our campaign in fine style with an outright win over Penrith (Cooper and Tomko starring), the second match, against North Sydney, was in retrospect one of the two key games of the season, producing the first real indications that we had the makings of a championship team. On a perfect batting wicket on the first day. Norths were restricted to 180 from 86,3 overs (Dight 27.3/12/50/5). On the second day, with the pitch now mysteriously moist and occasionally venomous, we had slumped from a commanding 3/119 to a decidedly dicey 7/138, when the taciturn, phlegmatic Murphy joined the untried Driscoll, It was one of those inescapable moments in a cricket match when you know that the issue is going to be decided by the events of the next thirty or forty minutes. And you know, moreover, that it will be decided not so much by sheer cricketing ability as by temperament and strength of character. It was at just such moments in 1979/80 that we had too often stumbled. Would it happen again, in 1980/81? No. With Murphy implacably resisting at the other end, Driscoll set about the bowling with enormous gusto, as though the question were not whether we would win, but rather how quickly the job could be done. He drove, he cut, he pulled; the astonished bowlers, hitherto apparently accurate, skilful, dangerous, could not believe what was happening, His almost equally astonished teammates could only gasp and applaud his ferocious audacity. Suddenly he was out, caught on the boundary with the total at 174. But the transformation he had wrought was too far-reaching to be overturned now, and Murphy and Little saw us safely home. For good measure Dight, whose Third Grade batting record to this point comprised ten runs at 1.4, smashed three lusty fours in a suitably unbelievable innings of 16. The message was clear; as a team, we now had steel in our soul.

Round 3, vs Macquarie University, saw the introduction of two batsmen who were to play vital roles in our march to victory: Alan Frost and Andrew Shaw. Alan immediately made his mark with a cultured 97, Driscoll going one better with 102 not out as we reached 5 (decl) 327. Next week on a rain-affected wicket, Macquarie could muster only 113, and the following bowling analyses were noteworthy; Dight 25-15-29-4; Gray 7-4-9-2. In Round 4, we led Gordon on the first innings after the first day’s play, and a furious run chase on the second day was consummated when Dight nonchalantly snicked the last ball of the day for four to produce an outright tie.

Round 5 against Cumberland was a tremendous game of limited over cricket, played at a cracking pace throughout, by two teams at the top of their form. There were fine individual performances on both sides, but this was above all a classic team victory, a triumph of harmony.

There was little of triumph or of harmony, however, in the next game, against Bankstown, when we deservedly lost to a team which simply played better than we did. The only bright features were an impressive debut by "Dr. John” Quoyle, and Fresher Shaw's long-awaited return to form.

The next three rounds brought comfortable wins over Mosman, Balmain and Randwick, with every pl^tyer making a worthwhile contribution. In particular, Mark Sewell's century against Mosman was the shining light in an otherwise bleak season for him; Guy Reynolds played soundly after his promotion from 4th's; and Keith Pitty earned his place in 2nd's with a fine 70 against Mosman. In January and February, however, the juggernaut ground to a halt. First, casual fielding a

And so to Blick Oval for Round 14 against Western Suburbs, with the competition ladder reading: Northern District 76, Sydney University 57, UNSW 56, Petersham 54, Sutherland 50. We simply had to win, not only to regain the habit of doing so, but to stay alive in the premier­ ship race. Yet it was two months since we had won a game, and our , batting in the interim had been, to say the least, unconvincing. The start of the second day's play found us at 3/46 chasing 182. Could we, or could we not, recapture th^ steel that had lain rusting and unused since North Sydney?

Frost, who has already batted for over an hour, and Gray resume the struggle. For a time there is a deceptive calm. Frost hits two pleasant fours in the first over; Gray, although hampered by an ankle injury, hooks a boundary in the second. But Gray falls with the score at 74, and though Driscoll defends patiently for an hour, he eventually smashes a half-volley straight into cover's midriff. Then disaster, as O'Donnell is bowled first ball, and suddenly it is six for 104. A very nervous Rod Green diligently restrains his natural hitting game for half an hour, but as last he throws off the shackles and lofts the ball into the covers for two. 31. Immediately he tries the shot again, and is caught at slip. Seven for 117. Tea comes as a blessed relief. People stretch, walk about. Gray and O'Donnell have several cups. "If there's one thing I can't stand, it's pissy tea", says Wests marvellously blunt supporter/tea- maker. Gray and O'Donnell solemnly agree. Quartermain sits alone in our dressing room, vainly attempting to soothe taut nerves. Batting can be a lonely business. All too soon, play resumes, and almost immediately Quartermain is caught. Eight for 133, Fifty needed, and only Dight to come. Frost is still there on 60, after four hours' eagle-eyed endurance. Slim White saunters out to join him. Slim's a good man in a crisis, we tell each other. But can we really expect Frosty to keep going? The score inches forward- Slim's first nine scoring shots are singles,- Maiden after maiden is bowled. Thirty-nine to win. Twenty-nine, Nobody moves in the pavilion now - except, understandably, Dight. Relax, we tell him, you won't be needed. More maidens. But singles too, and the occasional two. Slim has been in over an hour and a half. Ten to win. Finally 3 to win - a full toss - Frost cuts - four. Unbelievable. Unforgettable, The pressure has snapped. Frost reaches his century. Finally we declare at 8/202, Frost not out 106, White not out 20, The unbroken ninth wicket stand is worth 69, in two hours. Frost has batted for over six hours. There is incredulous delight in the dressing room, mixed with awe, and a growing realisation that a water­ shed has been passed. We know now that we can do it,

I have seen no innings in lower grade cricket to rival Alan Frost's in application, dedication and sheer mental toughness.

The last game, against Sutherland, would decide second place, behind a faltering Northern District, With the Battle of Blick behind us, poor Sutherland were never in the hunt, Quartermain, Green and Dight bowled superbly, A by-product of this result was that Sutherland missed out on a semi-final place altogether.

Thus the four semi-finalists were: Northern Districts 76, Sydney University 69, UNSW 62, Petersham 60, Our opponents, accordingly, were the Bank, whom we had not met during the season, and the match was played at University No, 1 Oval, We batted first, having won the toss, and in a marvellous stand, our openers, John Ouoyle and Guy Reynolds were still together at lunch, when the score was 0-77, When Ouoyle was eventually out for an attractive 42, Reynolds was Joined by Frost, and although the scoring was slow, it began to look as though no further wickets would fall in the match. The new ball came and went without disturbing the batsmen's stately progress, Reynolds, in particular, looked for all the world like Boycott enjoying a net session against Ray Bright, Suddenly, however, Frost was out for 25, and Andrew Shaw burst upon this rather dour landscape. In a twinkling, he set the game alight, as with successive scoring strokes he hit 244444262242 - 40 splendid runs in 55 minutes. The last hour, played in increasingly gloomy conditions, saw a mini-slump, including the totally unexpected dismissal of Reynolds for 49, and we finished the day at a slightly disappointing 6/216. Next morning, however nightwatchman White (39) supported by O'Donnell (15) and Green (12) saw us through until after lunch and a winning total of 285, 32. When UNSW batted, Slim White bowled some beautiful leg breaks to take 5-49, and Rod Green cleaned up the tail to finish with 3-14, Dight, Ouartermain and O'Donnell lent good support as UNSW were dismissed for 130.

Our opponents in the final were to be Petersham, who had defeated the minor premiers Northern District in the other semi-final. I won the toss again, and again batted. However, it soon became clear that this game would be very different from the semi-final. The pitch behaved erratically from the start, and the uneven bounce and prodigious move­ ment had all our batsmen in trouble. Only Andrew Shaw (15) of the early batsmen was able to make any sort of a fist of the unequal struggle. But he too was out shortly before lunch, followed 3 balls later by John O'Donnell, so that lunch was taken with the University scoreline reading 6-36 and the University dressing room presenting a fairly sombre aspect.

But the Petershamians had reckoned without the defiance of Tim Driscoll and Rodney "Good Boy" Green, Tim had already resisted for over an hour before lunch for just 4 runs. Now he gritted his teeth and defended grimly for a further hour and three-quarters, only on rare occasions permitting himself the luxury of a full-blooded pull - virtually the only scoring shot available on this popping, cutting wicket to a man of Tim's modest vertical dimensions. Meanwhile Rodney mixed watchful defence with sensible aggression, even essaying a couple of delightful front foot cover drives - a remarkable achievement on this wicket, where even a yorker was likely to bounce over the stumps.

Slowly the score rose until it had reached 93, and the partnership was worth 62, Then Tim Driscoll played back and was beaten by a ball which passed through to the keeper, there was an appeal, the umpire was unmoved, and Tim Driscoll "walked". If he was a politician, you'd have to vote for him. Slim White went second ball, and soon afterwards Rod Green was out for a marvellous 40. Steve Dight hung on while Ouarterpace gathered another 12 priceless runs in a last wicket partner­ ship of 15, but finally we were out for 110.

After an early success when Petersham's opener Bourke obligingly flung his bat on to his stumps in attempting to evade a Green bouncer, we made no further inroads on their batting until the 21st over when the other opener, Pymont, who had looked ominously comfortable, inexplicably hit a rare Dight full toss straight to Quoyle at mid-on. Green promptly struck again, with three wickets in successive overs, to leave Petersham 5-61, when bad light stopped play at 5.27, We were back in it with a real chance.

Next morning, magnificent bowling from Green and White, backed up by some splendid catching and fielding, saw Petersham capitulate for 84 - 26 short of our total. It had been a superb fight-back - but there were still six hours left for play, and we knew we simply must bat well to make our victory secure. 33. Yet almost before we realised it, it was all happening again. There was some more good bowling from Petersham, some unkind bounces, one or two doubtful decisions - one way or another, by lunch we had contrived to have lost 5 wickets for 30. Deja vu, of the cruellest kind. Lunch, again, was subdued more than somewhat.

Between lunch and tea we "won" the game for a second time. Once again it was the heroic Driscoll who led the way with a marvellous 43, full of the tenacity and unquenchable spirit which characterises everything he does on a cricket field. He was supported to the hilt by the entire lower order, all of whom survived for at least half an hour - and time was of course just as valuable as were runs. Slim White crowned his batting emergence with a cool 42 not out, and ultimately we resisted until 4.20 p.m.

To win. Petersham had to score 182 in 30 minutes plus 20 overs. Naturally, having nothing to lose, they attacked furiously from the first ball, and the cricket which followed was of a completely different character to that of the first days of the match. The field was soon spread far and wide, singles came easily, the large numbers of supporters of both teams barracked vociferously. Finally the sheer magnitude of the task, and the impossibility of seeing the ball in the gathering dusk, proved too much, and when Petersham's captain called a halt, they were still 50 runs short of their target, with three wickets standing. Rod Green claimed 5 more wickets, to finish with 12 for the match - a wonderful performance.

And so we were premiers. Joyful scenes followed in our dressing room, as the victorious fourths and fifths, and what seemed like dozens of club supporters. Joined us in one enormous celebration. An unforgett­ able day in the careers of many university cricketers, a unique day in the history of agreat club. The rusty nails were still being luxuriously sipped as the sun rose slowly on Monday morning.

I wrote in last year's report, after the Third XI had won only four games, that we had nevertheless enjoyed our season, more so, indeed, than had many members of ostensibly more successful teams from other clubs, I referred to the other pleasures which cricket has to offer, besides the thrill of winning, and argued that to appreciate the richness and greatness of the game, it was not necessary always to win.

That still holds true.

This season we were premiers. Yet in all honesty I declare that I enjoyed, and I would like to think my teammates enjoyed actually playing cricket just as much last season as this. The one dazzling difference between the two seasons for me, was the savage, wild surge of exultation which came over me as I looked around our crowded dressing room on the Sunday night of the final. That exhiliration can only come with victory, and I must admit that I had previously not appreciated how powerful a drug it can be. But you can't win every game, nor every season. Would you really 34 want to? For instance, the pleasure of winning this season, both overall and in a number of particular matches, was rendered deeper and more satisfying by the memories of losses last- season.

The game is greater than winning and losing.

V.'hat really matters in cricket, seems to me, is firstly to play the game to the absolute limit of your capacity, and secondly to enjoy the game in the process. If you achieve either one of those aims, the probability is that you will also have achieved the other. Furthermore, you will have contributed to making the game enjoyahle for your opponents, irrespective of the result of the game. Once you have reached this point, success in terms of actually winnino matches will, on the one hand, not be far away, and on the other hand, be richly appreciated when it comes.

So it was in Third Grade this season. An extraordinary spirit developed in the team - a spirit which ultimately enabled us to win a grade cricket final, after being 6-36 at lunch on the first day and 5-30 at lunch on the second day. That spirit came from many things, not least from the Players' Own innate strength of character and from the fact that at all times we were a team and never merely a collection of individuals. Finally, however, it rested on the simple two-fold foundation I have described; the players were committed to give the utmost of their ability, while at the same time to enjoy playing the game. To those players, and to that commitment, the Third Grade premiership for 1980/81 is a fitting memorial. P.Gray THIRD GRADE STATISTICS 1980-81 BATTING; Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave, Cts. S. White 7 4 42* 120 40.0 4 A. Frost 15 2 106* 437 33.6 5 T. DpiacolX 14 3 102* 340 30.9 25 + 10 8tps, (3rd Grade 1 D. Reed 6 0 71 154 25.7 4 K. Pitty 0 0 70 228 25.3 5 A. Shaw 15 1 66 277 19.8 11 + 5 8tp8. M. Sawall 8 0 119 158 19.8 4 T. Murphy 9 5 24* 73 18.3 8 J. Quoylc 13 0 42 227 17.5 10 Q. Reynolds 8 0 49 129 16.1 — S. QuartariMin 14 3 60* 172 15.8 6 R. Qrssn 7 2 40 78 15.6 1 P. Gray 17 2 32* 225 15.0 10 S. Dight 9 4 16 52 10.4 8 J. O'Oonnsll 11 0 15 76 6.9 3 ALSO OATTED: (Inns. N.O.. H.S.. Runs) C. Totnko (3-1- 66*-126)j G. Kelghran (3-1- 55*-110) : G, Cooper G. Clapham (2-0-43-82); P. Mackay (5-0-5- 15) ; A. Little ( 3-0- J. Rodgers (2- 1-2*-2); M. Thompson (1-0-2-2); J. Coorey (1-1- Counsel (2-0-0-0). REST PARTNERSHIPS: i G t v/kt. 123 M. Sewell (119) and K. Pitty (70) vs Mosman 2nd wkt. 68 J. Quoyle (29) and A. Frost (36) vs Sutherland 3rd wkt. 80 C. Tomko (38) and G. Cooper (50*) vs Penrith 4th v;kt. 65 J. Reed (71) and A. Frost (48) vs Cumberland 5th wkt. 191 A. Frost (97) and T, Driscoll (102*) vs Macquarie Uni (3rd Grade record 6th vkt. 44 T. Driscoll (33) and P. Gray (22) vs Cumberland 7th wkt. 101 M. Sewell (119) and S. Quartermain (60*) vs Mosman 8th wkt. 36 T. Driscoll (36) and T. Murphy (24*) vs N. Sydney 9th v/kt. 69* A. Frost (106*) and S. White (20*) vs West Subs. (3rd Grade record) 10th w k t . ' 40 S. Quartermain (27*) and S. Dight (12) vs Bankstown S.U.C.C. 3rd XI Premiers 1980-1981

Back Row: K.Pitty S.Dight S.White G.Reynolds J.O'Donnell S.Quartermain R.Green Front Row: A.Frost T.Driscoll P.Gray A.Shaw J.Quoyle 0. M, R. Ave R. ireen 108,2 24 230 25* 9.2 S, Dioht 290.1 103 595 52 11.4 35. S. Ouartenmain 244 53 659 46 14.3 3. '..'hite 114.3 10 349 21 16.6 T. Murphy 183 45 443 20 22,2 A. Little 88 22 254 11 23.1 ALSO gO'.VLED: J. O'Donnell (6-69); G. Clapham-(3-10); J. Rodgers (2-4); K. Pitty (1-0); G. Keighran (1-8); C. Tomko (1-20); J. Coorey (1-26); D. Reed (0-4); A. Frost (0-8); G. Reynolds (0-8); P. Mackay (0-8); J. Quoyle (0-0 ). P.Gray (2-12) BEST nOHLING; S"| Diqht 5-9 (vs. Randwick); 5-26 and 5-49 (vs Gordon); 5-50 (vs Nth, Sydney). R. -ireen 7-27 and 5-34 (vs Petersham - FINAL) S. fhite 5-49 (vs UNSW - SEMI-FINAL); 5-70 (vs Sydney) S. Ouartermain 5-60 (vs Bankstown)

THIRD GRADE FINAL. Sydney University vs Petersham. Uni. No. 1. 28-29 March, 1981. Toss won by University. Result: University won on 1st Innings. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY: 1st Innings 2nd Innings J. Ouoyle, c. Gear, b. Timbrell 2 - l.b.w. Timbrell 3 G. Reynolds, b. Timbrell 1 - l.b.w. McMurray 5 A. Frost, c. Pymont, b. Skuthorpe 1 - c. Pymont, b. McCabe 2 A, Shaw, c. Timbrell, b. McMurray 15 - c. Pymont, b, Davison 17 P. Gray, b. Skuthorpe 3 - b. McMurray 1 T. Driscoll, c. Howarth, b.Timbrell 22 - c. Pymont, b. Blanchard 43 J. O'Donnell, c. Gear, b. McMurray 0 - c. Pymont, b, McMurray 4 R. Green, st. Howapth, b. Davison 40 - c. Cullen, b. Pymont 11 S, White, l.b.w. Timbrell 0 - not out 42 S. Ouartermain, b. McMurray 12 - c. Pymont, b. McMurray 4 S, Diqht, not out 0 c. Gear, b. Pymont 14 Sundries 14 Sundries 9 Total 110 Total T55 Fall: 6, 7, 7, 11, 31, 31 ,93, 93, 95, 7, 20,, 30, 30, 51, ( 110. • , 155. HOWLING: 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W Timbre 11 30 15 24 4 8 2 15 1 Skuthorpe 11 6 10 2 9 3 21 0 McCabe 12 3 28 0 7 1 11 1 McMurray 16.4 7 22 3 26 6 41 4 Davison 7 2 12 1 11 5 16 1 Pymont 12.1 3 35 2 Blanchard 4 1 7 1 PETERSHAM: 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Bourke, ht. wkt., b. Green 1 - run out 69 M. Pymont, c. Quoyle, b. Dight 23 - c. Frost, b. Green 8 M. Howarth, b. Green 18 B. Blanchard, c. Driscoll, b. Green 3 - c. White, b. Green 8 P. Davison, c. Driscoll, b. Green 8 > b. Green 6 A. Gear, c. Quoyle, b. Green 2 - c. Quoyle, b. Green 34 B. Timbrell, c. Oight, b. Green 6 P. Cullen, b. White 1 - c. Driscoll, b. Green 0 - b. Ouartermain 2 w, McMurray, c. Dight . b. Green 4 - not out 0 R. McCabe, not out 0 Sundries 11 Sundries 5 Total 84 Seven wickets for 13?" Fall: 6, 37, 46 , 53, 55, 69, 73, 73, Fall: 14, 46, 55, 84, 84. 132. ROWLING: 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. Ouartermain 6 - 21 0 11.3 - 64 1 Green 20.2 6 27 7 9 - 34 5 Oight 10 5 14 1 3 — 18 0 White 6 3 11 2 O'Donnell 1 11 0 FOURTH GRADE REPORT 36.

Won Outright 1; Won on 1st Innings 12; Drew 2; Lost on 1st inninqs 2.

MINOR PREMIERS AND PREMIERS!

By 2,07 p.m. on Sunday 29th March, 1981, Sydney University had defeated Petersham-Marrickville in the Fourth Grade Final to be Premiers in that grade for only the second time. This achievement was very deserved as we had led the competition for much of the season and had played superbly in the Semi-final and Final. How we attained the Minor Premiership and Premiership is now detailed.

In Round 1 we opposed Penrith at Howell. On the first day they out­ played us to score 9-282 from 99 overs with James Rodgers (4-96 off 46 overs) and Scott Davis (3-57) impressing with the ball. A steady run-chase began on the Second day in vain as we were dismissed for 276 in the last over after previously declining the umpires' light offer. In short, we lost because we tried to wini

In Round 2 we bounced back on the scoreboard with an easy win against North Sydney - Uni, 8-308 (Alan Frost 62) vs. Norths 134 (Rodgers 5-49) and 7-76 (Rodgers 5-32).

Macquarie University batted first in Round 3 but were dismissed shortly after tea for 139 (Rodgers 5-63). By stumps we had passed their score (6-177) v/ith Rod Green scoring a whirlwind 44 not out. Macquarie were dismissed on the second day for 90 (John Coorey 5-17) and openers John Ouoyle and Robert Johnston had no problems in gaining us outright points.

Round 4 against Gordon saw some unsteady early batting (exceptions Johnston and Peter Mackay), rescued by Green and Andrew Wallis, before totalling 189, Highlighted by some spirited bowling by Davis (day 1) and Green (day 2), we dismissed Gordon for 103, aided by one Gordon player who arrived too late on the second day to continue his innings. Enough said!

By 'Round 5 we found ourselves lying second on the table, playing Cumberland, the leaders. Green, Dave Simes and Davis demolished them for 90, we made 183 (Justin Reed 43) and had Cumberland struggling at 4-69 by stumps. The Cumberland streamers were ripped from our walls as we now led the competition.

This lead, however, was short-lived. Round 6 was against Bankstown, An extremely poor batting display against only an average attack saw us dismissed for 128, But the game was far from over. Green, bowling with genuine pace, and an accurate Simes into the wind, saw Bankstown reeling at 6-61, A few runs later a very controversial run-out decision went against us and we weren't good enough to break the partnership till the score had reached 126, Bankstown won by 3 wickets. 37. We had to struggle to beat Mosman in Round 7, being saved by a solid 7th wicket partnership between Gannon and Wallis under difficult conditions.

In Round 8 the batting found form against Balmain with Michael 'Learned' Counsel pulling out a big one (91) and useful contributions by many others including David Fairall (43), as we totalled 296. Balmain replied with 204 (Rodgers 7-83) and 1-162 as batsman Raymond plundered us in their second innings.

Round 9 was against Randwick on a typically dead Kensington wicket. A good opening partnership between Steve Judd and Counsel and a smashing 58 from Green gave us 8-205 after 60 overs. Although several decisions went against us, we were able to dismiss Randwick for 173 (Simes 4-66, newcomer Richard 'Spider' Newton 4-63).

In Round 10 we played poorly and struggled to beat Sydney (9-250 Gannon 46 not out vs. 214) X.Rodgers 5-68).

In Round 11 a full day was played on the second day after day 1 was washed out. Uni. declared at 9-208 (Counsel 56, Johnston 49, Wallis 42 not out). Southern Districts tried to win, but some brilliant bowling and fielding under pressure gave us victory. (Southern Districts 175 - R. Newton 6-35).

We opposed Manly for the first time in Round 12 and collapsed for 164 after being 5-158. However, Manly were in trouble at stumps at 4-45 after inspired bowling from Davis (3-31). The second day was washed out, as it was against Petersham - ironically whom we also met later. Petersham 165 (Terry Murphy 5-50) vs. Uni. 1-19.

Round 14 was against Wests. Our 220 (Murphy 49, including 4 fours and 2 sevens!) was too many for Wests (119 and 1-37).

In the Final round we opposed Sutherland. Their 152 was helped by a last wicket partnership of 78. The resistence of the last pair upstaged the earlier batsmen who were ripped apart by Davis (7-41). However, late in the day the Uni, 2 wicket really started to play poorly. Qur 3 wicket win (Wallis 44 not out) gave us the Minor Premiership - the first one achieved by a Sydney University Fourth Grade side.

For the fourth time in the past 5 seasons we had reached the Semi-finals. Yet this team exuded much more confidence than,any other I had been associated with during that time. Their Minor Premiership performances were more consistent than any other team. Our efforts in the final two games weren't exceptions to this.

In the Semi-final we were to oppose Manly. Disaster struck during the week as injuries to Davis (in the preceding round) and Newton (in a mid-week college game) forced them both out of the side. Simes (from 5A's) and Alistair Little (5B's) were their replacements. 38. Despite the Uni. 2 wicket appearing very uneven, we batted first. In the first session the wicket played poorly. Opener Judd was hit in the face by a good-length delivery - other balls flew similarly, or rolled along the ground. By lunch we were 4-57, our score being assisted by a confident 27 from Counsel, Rain at lunchtime delayed the restart by an hour and a quarter. The wicket was still damp when play did begin and it was now that the wicket was most dangerous. Innings by Gannon (34), Mackay (26) and Vi/allis (23) were particularly meritorious considering the uneven bounce and huge cut and turn that the Manly bowlers were able to extract from the wicket. Our 152 total was exceptional considering the batting conditions we had to undure. Manly accepted the light offer that evening before a ball had been bowled.

Heavy overnight rain caused a long delay to play the next morning. When play did begin at 1».4^ p.m. the wicket was still slightly wet. In the most motivated bowlihg and fielding exhibition I have had the pleasure of seeing we dismissed Manly for 21 (yes, that's right!). Murphy and Simes, bowling with near-perfect line and length, ripped Manly apart. Both bowlers -figures after each over were: T. Murphy: 1-0; 2-0; 3-i; 3-1; 4-1; 5-1; 5-3; 5-7; 6-8. D. Simes: 0-0; 1-0; 2-4; 2-4; 2-4; 3-4; 3-6; 3-11; 4-11.

Both were backed up by some exceptional fielding - catches from Mackay, Judd and Murphy will live long in the memory. At 3.04 p.m. with Manly humiliated, both captains, after consultation with the umpires, called play off.

Many people comtnented that our victory was hollow, attributable to the wet wicket. This detracts completely from our dominance in this game. Certainly the wicket was slightly wet when play began on the second day - however only two dismissals could be due to the wicket (both openers). Certainly no excuses could be given to some batsmen caught in the outfield. Obviously the long delay unnerved the inexperienced Manly players who also panicked after a couple of early wickets fell. Also the critics forget the difficult conditions under which we batted on the first day (including when the wicket was wetl)

So we proceeded to the final, determined to prove that our semi-final effort was not fortuitous.Again Davis was unfit, the only change being Newton who replaced Little.

Uni, batted on winning the toss. However the wicket again played poorly. Despite useful contributions from Judd (24) and Counsel (20) we were in trouble again at 4-57. A 38 run partnership between Johnston and Gannon helped the situation, but with their dismissals, along with Wallis, our 7-115 shortly after lunch was disappointing. A match-winning partnership then developed between Murphy and Simes. Both played discreet and chanceless innings to take the score to 7-173 by tea. Quick dismissals after the interval left us with 183, but Murphy's (40) and Simes' (27) contributions were significant. W h e n play ended early because of bad light. Petersham were struggling at 3-23 (Murphy 2-13, Newton 1-8). 39. After early morning rolling on day 2, the wicket played more evenly than on the first day and we had to struggle to dismiss batsmen. Petersham were 6-102 at lunch after Simes (2) and Rodgers had claimed the wickets, Mackay's catch off batsman Martin was a highlight of this pre-lunch session. A valuable breakthrough was gained shortly after lunch when Murphy gained top-scorer Johnston's wicket but the real turning point came when he took wickets with successive balls to leave Petersham at 9-123. Now only one wicket stood between us and the premiership, with the score on 140 a brilliant piece of fielding by Johnston saw Wallis (fittingly) remove the bails to have last batsman Blain run out. THE PREMIERSHIP WAS OURS!

Celebrations began at the ground and finished who knows where? The champagne (sipping?) with the successful 3rds and 5ths in the Uni. 1 dressing rooms was one of the most ecstatic moments I have experienced.

As was mentioned earlier, the premiership was well deserved. We led the competition momentarily after 5 rounds and then from after the eigth round. We finished 12 points ahead in the Minor Premiership and were undefeated in the last 11 games. These statistics of the fall of wickets indicate our dominance: Wicket 1 2 6 8 10 University: 32.0 59.7 80.0 103.6 119.7 143.9 172.2 199.8 213.8 227.8 Opponents: 20.4 32.6 49.0 66.5 89.4 107.8 122.6 133.2 143.6 159.3

We were ahead at the fall of the first wicket and stayed therel Indeed only in the 5th and 10th wicket partnerships did our opponents do better than us.

Whilst the results were achieved by a team, I think it is deserving to make mention of those who were in the side at the end, Steve Judd - dependable opener, a fine innings in the final under difficult conditions; excellent close to the wicket fields­ man. Mark Sewell - played without a skerick of luck but will bounce back, (Sambo, do you want Dave Armati's phone number?) Michael Counsel - 'Learned* really developed this season both technically and in stroke play. His dedication will enable even more improvement, Robert Johnston - Robert, along with Michael, worked harder than any other on his batting, rewarded with a fine 35 in the final, Has developed competence against all types of bowling, Peter Mackay - experienced and skilful player. Showed consistency during the season - averaged 26 with only a top score of 44, Brilliant fieldsman, David Fairall - low scores belie David's ability - keen and well co-ordinated athlete; should have more success next season, 40. Andrew Wallis - what a rare young talent! 'Irving' contributed significantly to our premiership with the fourth grade wicket-keeping record and 331 runs. Probably the best performed of all 'freshers' in the Club - yet his full potential is yet to be shown. Terry Murphy - a magnificent fighter who does everything asked of him. 20 wickets at average 6.6 and top-scored in two of his four innings (including the final) indicate his value to the team. Scott Davis - player with much talent - strong bowler and has ability with the bat. Must not let impetuosity get the better of him, as he has some aspects of his game still to work on, which when overcome will see Scott playing cricket of a high standard. David Simes - very under-rated - bowls a good leg-cutter and has deceptive pace. Has batting ability as proved in the final. Rohan Wilson - spin bowler of extraordinary potential. With a full season next year could go a long way. Richard Newton - 'Spider' has shown improvement commensurate with his ability. As with Scott, further expected improvement will see Richard playing high grades, James Rodgers - as the cliche says, "last but by no means le£.st", despite few opportunities late in the season, 'Roy' nevertheless was the side's leading wicket-take. Also a great consoling influence on players when the captain got upset.

This report can't be complete without thanks and congratulations going to those deserving of it. The team appreciates the efforts of the Club Committee for much administration work, the Sports Union for facilities and to our supporters, especially scorer Les Carrington who has finally been rewarded with a Premiership after years of service to the Club. Congratulations go to fellow premiers 3rds (led by Peter Gray - a true gentleman who has the respect of all his team) and 5A's (led by Dave Morgan - the eternal pessimist who was motivated by a fear of losing and thus never did). Finally both congratulations and thanks to the 4ths themselves for superb efforts during the season which have been virtsll rewarded with a priceless Premiership, YOU BEAUTYJ

Peter Gannon, • I t

S.U.C.C. 4th XI Premiers 1980-1981

Back Row: S,Davis M.Counsel Middle Row: L.Carrington M.Sewell T.Murphy P,Gannon D.Fairall J.Rodgers S.Judd Front Row: D.Simes R.Newton A.Wall is R.Johnston P.Mackay 41. Fourth Grade Semi-Final. University No. 2. March 21, 22, 1981. Toss won by Sydney University. Sydney University; 1st Innings Manly-v/arringah; 1st Innings M. Sewell, c. Johnson, b. Stanley 6 S. Orchard, c. Simes, b. Murphy 0 S. Judd, c. Stanley, b. Livett 3 D. Heath, c. Mackay, b. Murphy 0 M, Counsel, c. Spencer, b. Peterso 27 G . Pierce, c. Johnston, b. Simes 0 R. Johnston, b. Livett 4 P. Blake, c. Gannon, b. Murphy 0 P. Mackay, c. Stewart, b. Stanley 26 J. Stewart, c. & b. Murphy 0 P. Gannon, c. Stewart, b. Stanley 34 D. Batty, b. Simes 5 A. Wallis, c. Batty, b. Livett 23 T. Stanley, l.b.w. Simes 9 T. Murphy, c. Johnson, b. Stanley 2 N. Johnson, c. Mackay, b. Murphy 0 A. Little, b. Stanley 0 T. Spencer, c. Judd, b. Simes 0 J. Rodgers, c. Orchard, b. Stanley 1 B. Livett, c . Counsel, b. Murphy 4 D. Simes, not out 8 M. Peterson, not out 1 Sundries (B.8, L.B.4, W.4, N.B.2)1818 Sundries (L.B.2) 2 Total 52 Total 21 Fall: 5, 36, 39, 57, 73, 108, 124, 124, Fall: 0, ‘ 1. 1. 6, 6, 6, 6, 19, 141, 152. 21. 0. M. R. W W. 0. M. R. w. M. Livett 20 8 30 3 T. Murphy 9 5 8 6 M. Peterson 21 8 28 1 D. Simes 8.4 5 11 4 T. Stanley 25.4 8 52 6 T. Spencer 8 4 8 - N. Johnson 16 9 18 - Sydney University won on the first innings.

Fourth Grade Final. University No. 2. March 28, 29, 1981. Toss won by Sydney University. Sydney University: 1st Innings Petersham-Marrickville; 1st Innings S. Judd, c. Hackett, b. Rolls 24 C M. Sewell, b. Buchanon 3 A 16| M. Counsel, b. Rolls 20 S 1 R. Johnston , c. Brown, b. Buchanon 35 P 31 P. Mackay, l.b.w. Rolls 0 w 1C| P. Gannon, c. Blain, b. Buchanon 23 s 12 A. Wallis, c. Johnston, b. Buchanon 0 p 21 T. Murphy, b. S. Sullivan 40 R 15 D. Simes, c . C. Sullivan, b. Blain 27 R 9 J. Rodgers, not out 0 P 0 R. Newton, c. Brown, b. S. Sullivan 0 S 11 Sundriesi (B.6, L.B.5) 11 Sundries (B.1, L.B.9, W.1) 11 Total 183 Total 140 Fall: 13, 46 . 57. 57, 95, 97, 115, 179, Fall; 9, 15, 23, 40, 65, 92, 181, 183. 123, 123, 140. 0. M. R. w. 0. M. R. W. p. Rolls 22 6 59 3 R. Newton 22 12 31 1 R. Buchanon 22 3 51 4 T. Murphy 20 9 25 5 W. Brown 19 8 30 - D. Simes 15 3 39 2 S. Sullivan 7. 1 2 14 2 J. Rodgers 13 4 34 1 p. Johnston 4 - 16 - S. Blain 3 1 2 1 4TH GRADE STATISTICS 42. lATTING INNS. N.O. H.S. AGG. AVE. CTS. J. Quoyle 6 1 54 184 36.8 5 P. Mackay 10 1 44 234 26.0 9 A. Wallis 16 3 44* 331 25.5 24+5 stps. (4th Grade Record) R. Green 10 1 58 225 25.0 3 P, Gannon 16 2 49* 346 24.7 8 fi. Counsel 12 0 91 293 24,4 2 T. Murphy 4 0 49 96 24.0 2 S. Judd 9 0 42 187 20,8 8 P.. Johnston 16 1 49 291 19.4 2 J. O'Donnell 7 0 37 121 17.3 1 D. Fairall 5 1 43 66 16.5 ' _ J. Coorey 5 0 33 80 16.0 3 S, Davis 12 5 25* 111 15.9 5 D. Simes 8 2 27 62 10,3 4 J. Rodgers 10 7 10* 29 9.7 6 R, Newton 6 2 18* 22 5.5 3 ALGO BATTED; (Inns, N.O., H.S., Agg.)1 - 43, 69); W . Levy (2 , - 43, 59); (2, 1, 36*, 36); S. Clarke (1. Wilson (2, - 23, 25); G. Reynolds 10); M. Sinclair (2, 1, 9, 10); A. Little (1, 0, 0). :!ErjT PARTNERSHIPS; 1st '■■•kt. 83 M. Counsel (56) and S. Judd (23) v. South. Districts 2nd wkt. 80 S. Judd (42) and J. O'Donnell (37) v. Sydney 3rd v'kt. 62 V. Levy (43) and P. Gannon (32) v. Penrith 4th ‘vkt. 76 D. Fairall (43) and P. Gannon (32) v. Balmain ' tn v/kt. 96 P. Gannon (42) and A. Frost (62) v, North Sydney (equal record) vth ivkt. 67 R. Johnston (49) and A. Wallis (42*) . South. Districts 7th wkt. 61* P. Mackay (36*) and R . Green (44*) Macquarie Uni, 61 R. Green (58) and A. Wallis (19) Randwick 8th v/kt. 64 T. Murphy (40) and D. Simes (27) Petersham-M'ville - FINAL 9th wkt. 40 T. Murphy (49) and J . Rodgers (3) West. Subs. 10th wkt. 37* P. Gannon (46*) and J . Rodgers (5*) Sydney BOV/LING 0. M. R. V/. AVE. T, Murphy 78.3 30 132 20 6.6 J. Coorey 51.1 10 147 10 14.7 S. Davis 234 74 560 38 14.7 R. Newton 114 34 281 19 14.8 D, Simes 192.4 56 504 31 16.3 J. Rodgers 289.1 102 715 40 17.9 R. Green 94.5 13 299 16 18.7

ALSO BOWLED: (Wickets, Runs) f.'. Cepak (4, 64); G. Clapham (4, 77); R. Wilson (3, 85 P. Gannon (0i, 10) i s . Clarke (0, 1). BEST BOWLING; J. Rodgers 7-83 (v. Balmain); 5-49 and 5-32 (v. North ! (v. Macquarie University); 5-68 (v. Sydney). T. Murphy 6-8 (v. Manly - Semi-Final); 5-25 (v. Petersham - Final); 5-50 (v. Petersham). S. Davis 7-4-1 (v, Sutherland). R. tiewton 6-35 (v. Southern Districts). J. Coorty 5-17 (v. Macquarie University). D. Simas 5-45 (v. Bankstown). 43. FIFTH GRADE 'A’ REPORT

Position: PREMIERS.

The 1980-81 5A*s were undefeated Minor and Major Premiers, Its successes were due not only to some talented players but also to an ability to play the best cricket when the pressure was the greatest. However, as no team in the club exists in a vacuum, thanks must go to the club organisers in particular James Rodgers, and Alan Crompton. I also thank Mick O'Sullivan, Jim Fleming, Bob Luff, Chris Hayes, Peter Gray and Peter Gannon, fellow captains, I congratulate Peter Gray and Peter Gannon and their teams on winning the 3rd and 4th Grade Premierships.

The season commenced with a win of 17 runs over Balmain 'B' a forerunner of two other close games against Balmain. Five members of the initial team played in the Final, this produced a refreshing sense of cohesion in the side. Prominent members of the famous five were;- Julian White, a still maturing bowler of devious in-dipping deliveries; Peter Havord, a tight off-spinner who as a batsman was prepared to cut his way through a forest of opposition bowlers; the colt most envied was Michael (Rocket) Pain, for his superb fielding, his mature middle order batting and not least of all for his "good friend”; David Graddon another colt was the proverbial two players, a sometimes superb keeper and an outstanding batsman who if given the proper opportunities should do well in higher grades.

Following the Balmain *B' match, easy wins were recorded over North Sydney and Southern Districts and a stumbling draw against University of N.S.W. •B', The match against our B's is the ogre that looms before all A's captains at season's start. When the A's score stood at 6-35 the skipper despaired but then 'Fat* White, with a first ever half-century, Mark Dickens and Peter Havord saw the innings to a respectable 170. David Simpson, plucked that morning from amidst a match on mats, took 7-49 and the ogre was slain.

By Round 6 the team was playing with an increasing sense of confidence. The challenge of Northern Districts 'B' was brushed aside thanks to some trojan bowling by Peter (Bubbles) Healey another newcomer to the club who became the sponsor of the team's official drinking sessions as well as being an accurate away swinger and a sure eyed gully, A win was cemented by some solid batting by David Tierney, Dave Fairall and Steve Judd. The latter two were to be called to a higher place. Without these two and another embryonic fourth grader David Simes, the 5A's record would have been blemished very promptly. Stephen Judd, a man who hates to take a backward step to any bowler, defended the team's honour with some staunch batting, David Simes when rested from the tension of 4th Grade was a slippery shock come stock bowler, though he could do better if fitter, spells of only 20 overs are just not long enough; 44. The clash with Randwick was worthy of a "fight of the century** billing. Who could forget the fearsome Mark Cepak, painted with zinc cream, bouncing N.S.W. identity **Crazy** (Michael Whitney to the uninitiated). * Thanks to John Loxton (73) University had a knock-out victory. He revealed new talents in 1981 as a sometimes outstanding fieldsman and ^ his batting also improved with two seventies to his credit in fifth grade. A draw against Waverley ’A* was another good result in an unhappy match which demonstrated the necessity of umpires.

Our Christmas present was a weak Waverley 'B* which in one day surrendered 20 wickets and allowed us an outright victory. Mosman 'A* presented more difficulties, a win by a close margin came only after some beneficial rain, David Simpson (7-34) helped by guest player Stephen Glenday (2-50) exploited the wet wicket.

Rain affected the matches against Northern Districts *A* and Manly bringing draws. The highlight of the Northern Districts match was a ^ fine 89 by David Graddon. The Manly match had no highlights as the synthetic pitch killed it. Rain also struck at Round 12 and washed out the second day of the Round. However, the 5A*s had already secured 6 ^ points from Cumberland *B*. Jules White with 7-42 created the opportunity for a win and the batsmen exploited the situation by scoring 131 in 40 minutes. John Emmett made 51 of these runs in a typically pugnacious way, John had rejoined the club in response to the pleas of a player-starved captain. Not only was his batting important, but without John the side lacked a reliable slip and as a short-leg John showed us that he was even prepared to sacrifice some marital bliss for the team*s sake.

George Coroneos marked his debut in the A*s with a smashing 67 runs against Bankstown, a good win under the captaincy of Jules White. The last round, a one day match, was the final of the minor premiership. Balmain *A* 7-209 were trumped by Uni*s 7-211 thanks to David Graddon who made a majestic 88, a win but hardly a decisive win.

The Semi-Final was a tribute to the team’s ability to battle on in difficult circumstances. Some of the Waverley batsmen were of a standard above Fifth Grade, yet the team never stopped trying and was rewarded when after being 5-146 Waverley were dismissed for 160. The fielding was excellent, particularly memorable were two catches in slips by John Loxton, The spearhead bowler was once again David Simpson, with his ^ lively paced deliveries. Victory was ours after nightwatchman Peter Havord set the example for the batsmen with a gutsy innings including a beautiful six. «

Seemingly inevitably the Final opponent was Balmain *A*. with many doubts the skipper changed tactics and batted first on winning the toss, John Emmett made a good 37 as an opener. However, at 8-139 Uni*s problems were such that the captain could no longer watch but from this point Michael Pain (84) assisted by David Simpson (12) and later by Alistar Little (17*) performed a rescue operation. The side was dismissed for 242, An eighty in a final needs no elaboration - thank you Michael! Balmain could have been **finished-off'* on that evening but two dropped catches saw the opposition 200 runs behind without loss overnight. IVith the morning came the news that David Simpson had broken his linger - courtesy of a frustrated opposition bowler - v/hile battina and could bowl no more. A battle of attrition then commenced with Balmain grinding the runs out on the easy paced pitch. Some more dropped oat

• To the team I say thank you.

David Morgan.

FIFTH GRADE 'A* STATISTICS BATTING; Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Catches S. Judd 8 0 69 268 33.5 8 D. Graddon 15 2 89 424 32.6 19 + 1 stp. D. Morgan- 15 4 62 341 31.0 4 G. Coroneos. 4 0 67 122 30.5 2 M. Pain 17 6 84 317 27.0 3 J, Emmett 10 0 53 268 26.8 9 J. Loxton 13 0 73 243 18.7 10 D. Simpson 6 3 14 46 15.3 3 P. Havopd 10 2 37 122 15.3 7 J. White 12 0 57 181 15.1 5 P. Healey 9 4 23 69 13.8 11 D. Fairall 8 0 37 103 12.9 3 M. Dickens 5 1 26 49 12.3 9 N.O., H .S., Runs) 104): R. Johnston (2, 1, 62*, 82) ; c. 131ackwood ( 23, 63); M. Cepak (4, 3, 19, 54); D, Simes (4, 2, 20, 48); D. Tierney (4, 0, 36, 43); B. Watson (2, 0, 15, 21); A. Little (1, 1, 17*, 17); S. Glenday (2, 1, 13*, 13); L. Muggleton (2, 0, 8, 8); S. Clarke (1, 0, 3, 3); A. Stewart (1, 0, 0, O). Played but did not bat; M, Peek, R. Bishop, neST PARTNERSHIPS; 1st wkt. 66 S. I vs S. Districts 46. 2nd wkt. 119 J. vs Randwick 3rd wkt. 90* M. I vs Waverley 'B' (5th Grade record) 4th wkt, 81 D. vs Randwick 5th wkt. 41 J. Emmett (35) and M. Pain (21*) vs Randwick 6th wkt. 59 M. Pain (37) and J . Loxton (25) vs IJNSW ' 0' 7th wkt. 53 D. Morgan (62) and J. White (19) vs S. Districts 3th wkt. 85 J. White (57) and P. Havord (30*) vs S.U. 'B' 9th wkt. 60 M. Pain (84) and D. Simpson (12*) vs Balmain 'A' - Final 10th wkt. 43 M. Pain (84) and A . Little (17*) vs Dalmain 'A' - Final BOWLING; 0. M. R. W. Ave, 0. Simes 112 30 232 20 11.6 J. White 281 104 517 41 12.6 D. Simpson 178 33 483 35 13.8 M. Cepak 114 37 231 13 17,8 P. Healey 242.5 77 529 28 18.9 P. Havord 189 59 415 13 31.9 ALSO nOWLED; S. Glenday (7-111); 0. Watson (3-66); A. Little (3-74); M. Dickens (2-42): D. Fairall (1-10); J. Emmett (0-0); J. Reed (0-4); J. Loxton (0-7); R. Oishop (0-5); 0. Morgan (0-7); M. Peek (0-9); S. Clarke (0-10). '3EST HOWLING: J. White 8-30 (vs. Sth. Districts); 7-42 (vs. Cumberland ’B'); D. Simpson 7-34 (vs. Mosman); 7-49 (vs. Sydney Uni. 'B'); D. Simes 6-48 (vs. Balmain 'B'); 5-24 (vs. Bankstown); P. Healey 6-67 (vs. Nth. District •B'); 5-59 (vs. Balmain 'A' - Final); M. Cepak 6-45 (vs. Nth. Sydney).

Sth Grade A Final. E.L.S. Hall Oval. March 28, 29, 1981. Toss won by Sydney University. Sydney University; 1st Innings Bowling; 0. M, R. W, J. Emmett, b. Ragg 35 O'Loughlin 27 4 2 J. Loxton, b. O' Loughlin 13 53 King 25 3 62 4 D, Morgan, c.,keeper, b. King 15 Burke 26 4 62 2 D, Graddon, c. Hutchinson, b. Burke 9 16 M. Pain, c. Craig, b. O'Loughlin 84 Ragg 5 26 1 G. Coroneos, b. King 9 P. Havord, c. King, b. Burke 0 J. White, c. Vergano, b. King 9 P. Healey, c. Vergano, b. King 0 D. Simpson, run out 12 A. Little, not out 17 Sundries 39 Total 242 Fall; 39, 70, 90, 95, 115, 120, 139, 139, 199, 242. Ralmain; 1st Innings Rowl ing: 0. Knock, c. Emmett, b. Little 35 0. M, R. w. M. Vergano, c. Emmett, b. Little 15 Simpson 6 1 20 0 G. Craig, c. White, b. Healey 27 Little 46 20 74 3 G. Squire, c. Coroneos, b. White 12 White 32 18 30 2 P. Martin, c. Emmett, b. Healey 23 Healey 30.2 11 59 5 P. Hutchinson, c. Havord, b.Healey 16 Havord 16 6 22 0 R. King, c. Graddon, b. Little 25 Loxton 1 0 5 0 A, Burke, not out 32 M. Ragg, c. Loxton, b. White 8 B. O'Loughlin, c. Dickens,b.Healey 17 S. Kendall, b. Healey 0 Sundries 13 Total 553 Fall; 49, 54, 73, 109, 125, 134, 174, 197, 221, 223. S.U.C.C. 5A*s Premiers 1980-81

Left to Right: P.Healey J.White G.Coroneos P.Simpson J.Emmett M.Pain M.Dickens D.Morgan A.Little D.Graddon J.Loxton P.Havord 5TH GRADE *B* REPORT 47. won: 5; Tied: 1; Drawn 2; Lost: 7, Points: 33. Position: 14th,

The 1980-81 season could only be described as unpredictable - from the character of the team to the outcome of the match. The season opened with one of the most amazing games to grace St. Andrew's Oval. The team contained eight new players to the club with its strength residing in its bowling. On the first Saturday Bankstown closed its innings at 4-305. The following Saturday with five recognised batsmen, 'Learned' Counsel blazed a fine century, Guy Reynolds a 60 and George Coroneos a 50. As the shadows drew longer. Uni. slowly crept towards the three hundred mark. At the last over Uni. still needed three runs for victory, Ian Enright and Charlie Cropper both took singles and on the final ball with the scores tied, Enright was bowled, (a fitting result to the game).

One would think that such games are 'one-in-a-million', but not for the SB's. The following game against St. George brought nearly the same result. This time Uni. won by a single run, 276 to 275 after Mark Sinclair's magnificent 101 not out. It was an extraordinary feat for a side containing only 5 recognised batsmen to score 220 or more during the first four innings.

Perhaps the biggest disappointment for the side was the failure to win the close matches. Too often, we had strong sides collapsing, including the Premiers University 'A' at 6-35 and Runners-Up Balmain 'A' at 8-90 and eventually losing the games. Matches against UNSW lost by 20 runs, Waverley 'A' by a wicket and Waverley 'B' by 20 runs all proved disappointing. Whether by chance, collapses in batting, lack of concentration or poor fielding the side let slip any hope of making the Semi-Finals.

Throughout the season many individual performances were quite out­ standing. The bowling of Andrew Baigent was, perhaps, the highpoint of the season. After not being selected for the first two matches, Andrew became the main thrust of the bowling attack. On five separate occasions he took five or more wickets in an innings including a match winning performance against Gordon, bowling throughout to take 9-17 off 25 overs. Andrew's contribution to the team was not just restricted to bowling, his experience, advice and friendship was appreciated by all.

Richard Newton's bowling was hindered by the wickets he bowled upon. Too often his potential was thwarted by the 'sponge' wickets, poor umpiring and poor catching.

Rohan Wilson’s bowling improved dramatically throughout the season. In the last game against Waverley, he was almost unplayable. He has certainly the potential to succeed in higher grades in the coming seasons. 48. Lloyd Deverall became particularly valuable throughout the season for his 'Iona' and 'short' spells of excellent 'line and length* bowlina.

Other good bowling performances were given by Stephen Clarke, Ian Enright and particularly Alistair Little.

The/batting this season was remarkably inconsistent. Yet some players' performances were outstanding. 'Learned' Counsel was transformed into an opening batsman and produced the runs and was justly rewarded with promotion.

Guy Reynolds was a class above fifth grade and contributed solid and valuable innings and he too was justly rewarded with promotion.

George 'Cruncher' Coroneos provided the unpredictable 'calyoso' batting and was certainly the hardest hitting batsman in fifth grade. ’".'ith more work on both technique and concentration George will certainly push himself into higher grades next season.

Mark Sinclair oroduced some excellent innings and did a fine job behind the stumps.

Matthew Colless after coming late to the side showed ivith each innings his technique was improving. His single-handed innings against Waverley nearly won the match.

The SB's contributed eight players into premiership winnina sides. It performed the duty of being the nursery for higher grades and therefore should be proud of its efforts in contributing to the success of the 1980-81 season for Sydney University.

The side extends its congratulations to the 3rd, 4th and 5A Premiership winnings sides.

I would like to thank all who played in the SB's this season for their support, enthusiasm and friendship. Thanks also to the other captains and James Rodgers for their encouragement, A special word of thanks to Dave Morgan for his shared suffering, his Friday night and early Saturday morning paranoic phone calls that created in me, an empathy for all captains and selectors that will never be forgotten.

Chris Hayes.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND UNFORGETTABLE QUOTES

The Captain's "I'll lead by example and get my body behind the ball' against UNSW and ended up in hospital with a broken cheek, 'Learned' Counsel's inquiry, "What is my purpose in this team. Captain?" during the first game against Bankstown when they were 4-300, Mark CepakJ (nothing more need be said). 4y. 4. Jim Drayton "Don't bowl bumpers at me mate”. 5. 'Lucy' Furlong's guest appearance against Randwick to bowl riqht arm over and ended up left arm around. 6. George Coroneos "I don't remember when I went to bed I" ■» ♦ 7. 'Learned' Counsel "Do you '^emember this shot" - fours hours later in the grandstand after his hundred. 8. Ian Enright "But I didn't mean to bowl full tossesi" 9. Mark Sinclair's hundred "I thought I was only 601"

5TH GRADE 'B* STATISTICS

■'•ATTIflG Inns N.O. M.S. Aqg. Ave. Cts. ", Counsel - 104 201 50.3 2 . Reynolds 7 - 63 295 42.1 3 R. '.'ilson 8 2 50 187 31 .2 6 G. Coroneos 9- - 77 276 30.7 6 t1. Sinclair 11 1 101* 281 28.1 12 + 2stp.; H. Colless 8 - 63 182 27.7 5 S. Clarke 11 - 75 185 16.8 5 L. Deverall 13 - 51 207 1f5.9 6 A. Baker 10 1 37 116 12.9 3 R. Janson 9 1 22 100 11 .1 6 J. Drayton 10 2 30* 34 10.5 3 R. Newton 9 - 34 84 9.3 5 C. Hayes 17 2 24 120 8.0' 4 I. Enright 9 3 21 61 6.8 4 C. Cropper 5 2 4* 14 4.6 4 A. Baigent 12 6 5* 16 2.6 4 ALSO BATTED; (Inns, N.O., Runs) J. Loxton (1 , 0, 71); D. Tierney (5, 0, 67); K. Brotherson (3, 0, 57 •1. Dickens (3, 0, 38); 0. Fairall (1. . A. Little (3, 1,, 16); R. Green (1, 0, 8); A. Stewart (1, 0, 7); C. Stevens (2, 0, 7); M. Peek (3, 0, 6); M. Cepak (3, 0, 6); M. Furlong (1, 0. 4); T. Pullen (1, 0, 1). PEST PARTNERSHIPS;

1 St wkt 130 J. Loxton (71) and S. Clarke (75) vs Manly (5th Grade Record) 2nd wkt 165 M. Counsel (104) and G. Reynolds (62)vs Bankstown 3rd wkt 48 Q. Coroneos (14) and M. Sinclair (54)vs Balmain 'B' 4th wkt 77 Q. Coroneos (46) and G. Reynolds (59)vs St. George 5th wkt 103 M, Colless (63) and M. Sinclair (54) vs Balmain 'B* Gth wkt 59 M, Sinclair (47) and M. Colless (30) vs Cent, Cumb. 7th ivkt 49 R. Newton (34) and R. Wilson (27*) vs Mosman-MH 'B' 8th wkt 40 0. Hayes (24) and A. Baker (14*) vs Gordon 9th wkt 74 A, Baker (37) an«l J. Drayton (30*) vs Cent, Cumb, 10th wkt 60* M, Sinclair (101*) and C. Cropper (4)vs St, George (5th Grade Record)

DOWLING: 0. M. R. W. Ave. sTTTIFke 41 8 156 12 13.0 A, Eaigent 235.1 73 619 40 15,47 A, Little 46.2 13 98 6 16,33 R. V/ilson 67 12 187 11 17.0 L. Deverall 104 32 228 11 20,73 C. Hayes 30 8 109 5 21.8 R, Newton 163 34 419 17 24.29 I. Enrinht 55 10 228 9 25.34 C. Cropper 57 10 190 4 47.5 ALSO BOWLED; M. Peek (2i, 8, 80, 2); T, Pullen (7, 0, 36, 0); R, Green (24, 6, 68, 3); M. Counsel (15, 2, 43, 0); M,'»Colless (1.5, 0, 5, 1); A. Baker (1 , 0, 18, 0); M. Sinclair (1, 1, 0, 0)j M, Furlontj (5, 1, 10, 0); M. Dickens (1, 1, 0, 1); M, Cepak (1, 1, 0, 0). BEST BOWLING; A. Baigent (9-17; 5-51; 5-59; 5-64; 5-67; 4-51); S, Calrke (6-22); A, Little (6-54); R, Wilson (6-53). 50. SIXTH GRADE ‘A ’ REPORT

It has been suggested to me that this report should give a true and . accurate reflection of our season. It should therefore be short and disappointing. When a season consists of only twelve matches, of which six were one day wonders it is asking a lot of players to consistently produce winning performances. This coupled with the usual difficulties of putting a full team on the paddock, made the season uncomfortable to say the least.

Even though our season was not the best and I, like many of my predecessors seriously considered the leap into the murky waters of the now famous Timbrell Canal, there were some highlights (and lowlights) that deserve a mention here.

The first match of the year was against last years premiers, Drummoyne Sports. Better to find out sooner that later I always say. Well I soon found out. As was to be the case for the remainder of the season, • marginal first innings batting was to prove our downfall. And fall we did, beaten comfortably on the first innings. Still, enough was shown to suggest that we were likely improvers. Welcome, who were destined • to become this years winners, were next to face a quitely confident University. As it turned out confidence is one thing and winning another and we faced another poor first innings score. We started well enough with Phil Pile looking good for 58 and appearing to be laying a good groundwork for the rest of the season. I wish I knew what happened. (I’ll bet Phil does too.)

This match was also amazing because of the rather unusual position yours truly was placed. The skipper found himself walking in on a hattrick. Suddenly, too suddenly, he found himself walking out again. I won't go into the gory details here, suffice to say he wasn't overjoyed at finding himself facing the dreaded third ball situation again in the second dig. On returning to the pavilion at the end of the innings on 25 n.o. my only greeting came from John Malicki who made me feel guilty for throwing away the only opportunity I'll ever get to become the first captain to be the third leg of a hattrick on both innings of the same match and had thus deprived our well known crop of commentators a discussion point, for their between overs ramblings of stranger than truth trivia. Never mind, the team before glory and fame I always say.

At last success was to be ours at the expense of Drummoyne Sailing, A terrific 90 by Dave Tierney was to give us a winning score for the first time during the season. This was followed by some fine fast bowling by Sam Ingui who finished the match with 4-38 off 10. This was to prove the norm for the new ball bowler who went on to capture 4-48 off 9 against Sports, 5-47 off 14 against Ashield and 4-44 off 12 against Sailing next time round. Considering the number of times he beat the bat, had chances missed and the number of times we lacked numbers, his effort of 28 wickets was really tremendous. One day he may even get promoted! As well as his efforts with the ball, I would also like to thank him for providing his brother when necessary. It was unfortunate that "little Ingui" managed to drop two catches in a row off big brother's bowling against Welcome. I have heard that he still fears for his life when the subject is mentioned. 51. I Ashfield was next to take on a Uni, side that was beginning to find its I feet. Ashfield turned out to be one of "those sides" that we can all I live without. They effectively batted across two days, giving us no I chance of winning and forced a painful draw. Future matches against I Ashfield were highlighted by their consistent efforts to make playing I the game of cricket as unpleasant as possible. In this game another I good knock of 46 by Phil Pile had us believing the big one was not far I a#ay for him. I

Following Ashfield, a full round (that's a whole four games folks) of I limited over matches began, and being only 28 overs a side, did not give I a lot of rewarding cricket to say the least. We managed to lose all I four, two in the last over, but more critically we lost all confidence, I especially in the batting department. The lack of a regular opening I pair caused poor and slow starts, which in turn placed the middle order I under substantial pressure and the well recorded and now famous Uni. collapse found a permanent niche in the team. Happily this may have kept it far from Third, Fourth and Fifth grades. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate those teams on their outstanding years.

Of our middle order Muggleton proved the most successful. At one stage he was picking up runs as if he felt he may never get the chance again. In virtually consecutive innings he scored 54 n.o. and 65 n.o. and finished with an average of 29, At this stage we were scoring just over 100 per innings so Leo's contribution was invaluable. Also at this time of the year a number of newcomers eagerly joined the side. I'll bet they wonder why now. Brendon Gibson fitted nicely into number three and turned in some good performances, but managed to get himself out in the twenties on many occasions. Like most of the batsmen - lots of starts but not enough finishes. David Gates unfortunately mentioned that he had once opened sometime or other, and this was enough to land him the job as Pile's partner. He suffered much the same fate as Brendon, but his patience was appreciated on more than one occasion. Once again, I would like to thank him for twisting his brother's arm when asked. Jim Pearse was the third of our late recruits and made an impression in his very first game. Jim, fielding at backward point, made a desperate dive at a severely hit cut and just managed to get his head behind the ball, cleverly deflecting it to a flying Steve Best, coming in from covers, who took the catch. With planned moves like this, how could a captain go wrong? (I haven't got the space to tell you.)

The Christmas break followed the one day horrors and we returned hoping to pick up the threads of a tattered morale for the last four games of the season. Two were washed out (more limited over stuff), and Welcome and Sports proceded to give us a hammering for the same reasons as before. Once again the hard work was left to the bowlers, Ingui, Best and the improving Julian May. Julian cured some erratic tendencies of earlier gaimes and was bowling tremendously well late in the year. Steve Best had done a great job as the other new ball bowler, although I'm sure our difficult circumstances didn't make his job much fun. He was either bowling uphill or into the wind. (No easy taaK on Timbrell). During the final rounds Steve apparently decided that since the batsmen couldn't get the runs he may as well. He finished the season with a first class 68 n.o, in the last match of the year, Steve why didn't you tell me sooner! 52. By this time of the year Muggleton was in his consistently awful period; Malicki seemed to think that there would be some award for the player caught in the most impossible manner the most times; Luff was playing in fear of the dreaded phone call requesting yet another player; Ingui threatened to go on numerous occasions, complained that captains should not give their players run out on technicalities (a technicality is defined as having one's bat six foot in the air whilst being at least two metres from the crease), and then systematically set about destroying anything in his path when he didn't score twenty. It was nice to know that we still had a sense of humour about the problems that seemed hell bent on following us throughout the year.

Finally, I would thank all those who hung in there until the bitter end. John Malicki and Steve Best deserve special applause for taking the reins in my absence on some occasions, and for their assistance during the year in trying to turn our luck, I can't remember any breaks going our way when a little luck was all we needed, at times, to win a number of matches. It was a disheartening and unpleasant season for 6'A's due partly to the low number of teams and to a continual shortage of players. The Club must look at this situation if players are to enjoy a satisfying year's cricket and if new players to the club are to have some incentive to stay. Once again my thanks to the regulars for being available when it may have been simpler to give it away for the yearj

Bob Luff,

SIXTH GRADE 'A' STATISTICS

BATTING: Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Cts. D, Tierney 4 0 90 137 34.3 — L. Muggleton 11 3 65* 233 29.2 2 S, Best 11 4 68* 186 26.6 4 J. Loxton 5 0 44 107 21.4 — S. Hetherington 7 2 26 104 20.8 1 B. Gibson 6 0 45 106 17.7 1 P. Pile 15 0 58 205 13.6 3 R. Luff 12 2 38* 136 13.6 5 M. Dickens 4 0 32 46 11.5 — < J. Malicki 14 1 28 123 9.7 5 R. Bishop 8 2 19 56 9.3 — S. Ingui 11 1 20 73 9.3 - D. Gates 7 0 19 55 7.9 - J . May 7 1 8* 14 2.3 1 ALSO BATTED; (Inns; N.O, ; H.S.; Runs) M, Cordato (3, 2, 9, 14); C. Swanson (2, 0, 5, 8); T. Murphy (1, 0, 7. 7); J. Pearse (2, 1 . 2*, 4); P. Healey (1, 0, 3, 3); M. Peek (1, -I, 1*. 1); T. Pullen (did not bat). BOWLING; 0. M, R, w. Ave, 53, P. Healey 15 2 72 5 14,4 L. Muggleton 19 0 128 7 18,3 S. Ingui 123,5 4 514 28 18,4 J. May 51 4 233 10 23:3 S. Best 69 8 299 9 33,2 R, Bishop 32 0 168 5 33,6 Runs) T. Murphy 2-30; C. Swanson 1-23; M. Cordato 0-24; M, Dickens 0-24; T. Pullen 0-31.

SIXTH GRADE 'B* REPORT

Played 14; Won Outright 3; Won on first innings 4, Lost on first innings 7, Position in competition: 5th.

On the last occasion I had the opportunity to write for the 6B*s (in the 1977-78 season) it was my misfortune to report that we won 2 games out of 15. Since then, of course, 6B's have had two good seasons, highlighted by winning the premiership last year. During the 1980-81 season the team finished a very close 5th in the Balmain District B Grade Competition.

The season got off to a dream start with wins in the first four matches, two of these being outright, to give Uni. the competition lead at that stage. In the first match, good bowling by David Simes (5-17) and Mark Dickens (3-29) saw Welcome dismissed for 85. Uni. replied with 2 (dec.) for 169 thanks to' a fine unfinished partnership of 101 between Mark Dickens (76*) and Shora Maree (40*).

The second match of the season was against Callan Park, who along with Drummoyne Sports were eventual joint-premiers. This match proved to be a great one for Uni. right from the start when we won the toss and fielded first again. The plan of attack proved to be a huge success, with Callan Park managing only 98 (Tim Saul 6-11). However, Uni showed its old fashioned magnanimity in making a game of it. We were 4-27 at stumps on day one, A fighting 43 by Matthew Colless heralded a good season for him and Lloyd Deverall's lightning 41 steered Uni, to 1st innings points, Matthew Colless capped his day with a catch at second slip in each of the first three overs when Callan Park were asked to bat again, and after 9 overs the score was 7-281 David Simpson took 6-17 including the prize wicket of David Hearne for the second time in the match, Hearne (who scored 664 runs at 41,5 last season) was simply beaten by pace the second time around, Callan Park were all out for 45, leaving Uni. 3 overs to score 18 runs for outright points, but unfortunately we could manage only 4-16 (three run-outs) in a most exciting finish. As it turned out, those 2 runs were the difference between Callan Park sharing the premiership with Drummoyne Sports and coming second, one point behind. 54. The next match provided the elusive outright points against eventual wooden-spooners Local Inn, Uni. lost the toss and were asked to bat. The captain decided to risk an early declaration in order to chase the outright win, and was able to do so at 5-174 thanks to attacking batting by Andrew Baker (40*) and David Simpson (32*), The decision seemed to have backfired somewhat at stumps, with Local Inn a very threatening 1-51, However, a mid-week car accident involving Local Inn's best batsman triggered a collapse the following week when he was still in hospital. Local Inn were all out for 61 and 3411

The fourth match of the season proved to be Uni,*s highpoint for the season. We beat Drummoyne Sports (eventual joint *premiers) outright - their first outright loss for several seasons. Uni. was again invited to bat. A sound opening partnership of 36 between Bruce Jansen and Tim Saul set the tone for the best batting effort ever seen in 6B's, enabling the declaration to be made at stumps - a whopping 6-284 (Tim Saul 60, Lloyd Deverall 57*, Chris Swanson 48, Matthew Colless 39, Andrew Baker 25). The following week all bowlers bowled well and the fielding and catching were very good as well. Drummoyne Sports made 83 and 88, but fought very hard to stave off the otitriqht. With 15 overs to go they were 1-24 in their second innings and looking comfortable but penetrative spin bowling by Tim Saul (4-23) and Richard Stirzaker (3-33) gave Uni. the chance to win outright. That chance realised with a superb effort by David Simpson who was called on to bowl the fifteenth (last) over. The required wickets were captured with the third and fifth balls of that overl

With virtually the same team for the following match, the team looked set for another whitewash when Bacchus were 3-26 on the first afternoon, but the match gradually slipped away, thanks mainly to a century from Bacchus* 2nd drop batsman and a disastrous (unbroken) 65 run, 20 minute partnership for Bacchus' tenth wicket. The second day saw Uni. bat 2 short because of David Simpson's elevation to 5th grade and John Spence's injury, sustained whilst keeping wickets. However there was no excuse for the easy capitulation of Uni. wickets which saw us struggle to make 115.

This trend continued in the following match (against Christian Brothers Old Boys -CBOB), with only Andrew Baker (22) and Jim Fleming reaching double figures in Uni.'s catastrophic innings which only reached the century due to a lengthy, determined partnership of 27 for the tenth wicket between John Spence and Jim Fleming. CBOB made a whirlwind 5 (dec) for 209, but Uni. batted much more responsibly the second time, reaching 1-45 at stumps. A partnership of 132 between Matthew Colies (120) and * Andrew Baker (50) steered Uni, to a commanding 253 in the next match. However, both of these players were elevated to fifth grade for the second day of the match leaving 6B's to field 2 short (and short one bowler). Needless to say. Uni, was thrashed with time to spare,.. 55. The following match against Welcome was the first limited over match of the season and it proved to be the turning point for the 6B's. This match was won due to a great team effort in all facets of play. Uni. won the toss and batted, reaching 9-154 (Tim Saul 39, Chris Swanson 21, Jim Fleming 16, Rod Leonader 16*) off our allotted 28 eight-ball overs. Greg Swords first over had to be seen to be believed - 3 no balls, 3 fours and one wicketi Greg came back strongly with accurate economical bowling which brought Uni. back into the match. Tim Saul replaced Greg at the ’’Pe a k Frean*s Clock End" and bowled Uni. to victory, with 5-27 from 6 overs. Uni's fielding was excellent,

Callan Park batted very well in the next match to ^each 199 (Tim Saul 6-68). This total could have been much higher as David Hearne batted very well indeed and was unluckily run out by Jim Fleming for 75 when a century looked almost certain. Two huge sixes from Greg Swords* bov/ling were particularly memorable. Uni. started badly in its innings to be 3-15 before recovering through two good partnerships between Tim Saul and Jim Fleming and Richard White and Greg Swords respectively. However a middle order slump saw Uni. all out for 122

Uni.'s attitude to the next match left a lot to be desired. We took Local Inn too easily, culminating in our lowest score of the season - 103. To Uni.’s credit we fought back well and Just failed to achieve a first innings win. Uni.'s second innings showed our true form, and thanks to Steve Aboud (41) and Richard White (55*) the declaration was made at 5-147. Unfortunately, Local Inn managed to avert an outright loss.

A first day washout produced another one day match and another great team effort by Uni. saw another win over eventual co-premiers Drummoyne Sports. The opening partnership between Tim Saul (22) and Rod Leonader (20) realised 46 runs in about 11 overs (right on target) and featured some adventurous running between wickets and plenty of entertainment for the spectators. However, Uni. then collapsed to 5-66 before an intelligent and gritty unfinished partnership of 74 between Richard white (53*) and Steve Clough (18*) enabled us to reach our aim of 140 from our 28 overs. Drummoyne Sports looked threatening at 1-51 from 7 or 8 overs, but consistent bowling from Craig Bird (5-37) and Jack Ford (2-19) coupled with pressurising fielding saw Uni, to victory. Two run outs didn't hurt eitherl

6B's lost their next match, which was again reduced to a limited over affair due to rain on the first day, A top order collapse preceded a middle order fightback by Craig Bird (22), John Fernon (22*) and Jack Ford (18), but Uni.'s 8-119 was simply not enough against Bacchus' experienced batsmen.

The penultimate match of the season saw another narrow loss, this time to CBOB. Uni. was given a great start by Steve Aboud (41) and Tim Saul (31), but failed to capitalise on it fully. 56. Finally, Uni, finished the season on an excellent note with its third outright win of the season. It is many seasons since 6B's last had three outright victories in one year (if it has ever happened before).

And so another successful season for 6B's drew to a close. My heartfelt congratulations go to Peter Gray, Peter Gannon and Dave Morgan and their successful premiership teams in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. v;ith 1st and 2nd grades also having successful years, I feel sure 1981-82 will be similarly profitable. Congratulations also to David Simpson for taking out the club bowling aggregate in his debut season for the club. I cannot imagine a more deserving recipient, and Dave’s attitude to cricket, his team mates and the opposition is always excellent. Similarly Tim Saul was a most deserving third-place getter in the Club's best and fairest competition with consistent achievements in batting, bowling and fielding, Tim deserves to play higher grades in the future.

My thanks goes to Bob Luff, Greg Swords and John Spence for their great assistance to me off the field all season. Also to Rod Leonader and Dave Nevell for their willing acceptance and capable handling of the wicketkeeping duties I thrust upon them at the expense of their bowling opportunities.

Jim Fleming.

SIXTH GRADE 'B* STATISTICS

BATTING: Inns. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave. Cts, r Colless 7 1 120 258 43.0 6 R, 7 2 55* 182 36.4 9 A, Baker 7 1 50 180 30.00 - S, Aboud 5 0 41 143 28.6 2 L, Deverall 5 1 57* 112 28.0 3 S. Maree 6 3 40* 60 20.0 1 D, Nevell 11 3 36* 150 18.8 5 + 2 stps T, Saul 15 0 60 265 17.7 7 R, Stirzaker 5 2 25* 45 15.0 2 B, Jansen 4 0 28 57 14.3 1 C, Swanson 9 0 48 113 12.6 2 J, Fleming 9 2 17 86 12.3 6 R, Leonarder 9 1 20 98 12.3 7 + 4 stps J, Fernon 4 1 22* 30 10,0 2 G, Swords 6 1 15 42 8.4 2 J. Spence 7 3 9* 27 6.8 2 J, Ford 5 0 18 30 6.0 1 G, Kemister 6 1 6 19 3,8 2 ALSO BATTED; (Inns, N.O., H.S. Runs) M. Dickens (1,1,76*^76); M. Burden (2, 0, 29, 57); D. Simpson (3, 2, 32*, 47); S. Clough (3, 2, 18*, 35); P. Gresham (3, 0, 21, 35); C. Bird (2, O, 22, 22); B. Watson (1, 0, 9, 9); D, Duffy (2, 0, 5, 7); D. McDonald (2, 2, 5*, 6); C. Birt (2, 0, 3, 5); R, Butterworth (2, 0, 4, 4); J. Barker (1, 0, 3, 3); F. Egan (1, 0, 1, 1),

BOWLING: 0. M. R. W. Ave. D. Simpson 49.2 9 184 23 8.0 D. McDonald 19 0 91 11 8.3 L. Deverall 34.2 4 122 12 10.2 A, Baker 18.4 3 115 10 11.5 T. Saul 106.4 4 549 45 12.2 C, Birt 17 0 88 7 12.6 M. Dickens 14 0 78 6 13.0 C. Bird 15 0 67 5 13.4 R, Stirzaker 25 ■ 4 139 8 17.4 J. Ford 24 2 115 6 19.2 R, White 45 3 211 5 42.2 ALSO BOWLED; (Wkts. , Runs) D. Simes <5-17); B. Watson (3-■37); S. Clough (3-8( J, Fernon (2-29); M, Burden (1-14); P. Gresham (1-15); J. Fleming (1-28); J. Barker (1-29); D. Nevell (1-94); S. Aboud (0-14); R. Leonarder (0-13); D. Nicholl (0-23); M. Colless (0-27); G. Kemister (0-32); C. Swanson (0-64).

BEST PARTNERSHIPS: 1st wkt 50 S. Aboud and T. Saul vs. Local Inn 2nd wkt 59 T. Saul and M. Colless vs. Drummoyne Sports 3rd wljt 101* M. Dickens and S. Maree vs. Welcome Inn 4th wkt. 132 M. Colless and A. Baker vs. Ten Past 5th wkt 42 A. Baker and L. Deverall vs. Drummoyne Sports 6th wkt 74* R. White and S. Clough vs. Drummoyne Sports 7th wkt 36 R. White and G. Swords vs. Callen Park 8th wkt 13 J. Fernon and R1. Butterworth vs. CBOB 9th wkt 14 S. Maree and R. Leonarder vs. Welcome 10th wkt 27 J* Fleming and J. Spence vs. CBOB 58. 1980-81 POIDEVIN-GRAY REPORT

Results: 2 wins; 3 losses.

1980 was a season of mixed results for the P.G. team. A squad of unquestionable strength saw us enter the first few games full of enthusiasm and expectation that unfortunately could not win us our final three games.

Boxing Day was once again spent at Coogee Oval but this year the decade trend of losing to Randwick was reversed with a thrilling win in which every player was involved. None so more than "Doctor" Quoyle - whose 73 was undoubtedly the innings of the P.G. season - and "Spider" Newton who captured 7 for 44. The fielding standard established in this game was extremely high and was probably our most consistent aspect of play in games.

Continuing on our winning way, we conquered Waverley next on New Years Day. The opposition were dismissed for 101; (much credit for our fielding excellence must go to Craig Tomko's efforts and leadership in covers). In our innings Quoyle and "Gnome" Pitty established a solid beginning and we cruised past Waverley's total 3 down (Quoyle 56 n.o.).

The match against St. George was of vital importance to any chance of winning our division and had we won, I feel the results of our later games may have differed. St, George batted well and tallied 210, not beyond us by any means had we batted well (Steve Quartermain 3-27 and Dight 2-56 off 23 overs being our best bowlers). Unfortunately our batting collapsed and only Tomko showed resistance to score 37,

Round 4 was played at "the Bank" on their radical innovation to cricket: the U shaped or "guttering" pitch which tends to take much more spin than conventional wickets. Although in trouble early UNSW recovered to total 9-194 in their allotted 50 overs (Quartermain 2-41 and Davis 2-37), We replied rather meekly to tally a paltry 134 with Tomko again the only batsman to succeed (49),

Realising our chances of winning our division were blown there was an air of despondency in the dressing room before Sutherland - an air reflected in a very lazy batting performance with Dave Reed (36) and "Learned*' Counsel (27) making 63 of our total 123, However, a brilliant bowling and fielding display led by Steve Quartermain (whose 6-45 off 23 overs was a truly magnificent way for him to finish his P,G, playing days) saw us in with a big chance with Sutherland 9-92, A last wicket partnership of 37 however spoiled our hoped for result.

All in all the competition was not successfully handled by our team but with some good performances from younger members apparent this year, the future looks quite good provided the approach work is done thoroughly and conscientiously. 59 • Many thanks to the members of the team for trying so hard and giving so much time for the Club, I only wish more of the Club could find 4th Grade • time for you (some members of 1st Grade and a well known L.B.W. appealer aside) . Thanks also go to Les Carrington , our scorer who gives so much of his time to us. Best of luck next year! «

Andrew Shaw.

POIDEVIN-GRAY RESULTS

BATTING INNS. N.O. H.S. RUNS AVGECTS J. Quoyle 5 1 73 145 36.3 2 R. Newton 4 2 18* 46 23.0 1 C. Tomko 5 0 49 105 21.0 1 S, Quartermain 4 2 14 35 17.5 2 A. Shaw 5 1 25* 63 15.8 12+3 • stps. (P.G., Record) M. Counsel 3 0 27 47 15.7 1 m D. Reed 5 0 36 69 13.8 3 K. Pitty 5 0 17 52 10.4 - D, Fairall 2 0 13 20 10.0 1 R, Green 4 0 16 29 7.3 4 S. Davis 4 0 11 25 6.3 1 S. Dight 3 1 3* 3 1.5 1 - BOWLING 0. M. R. W. AVE. S, Quartermain 55.1 15 161 12 13.4 R. Newton 68 12 210 15 14.0 S. Dight 65 19 150 7 21.4 C. Tomko 10 3 28 1 28.0 S. Davis 46.4 8 118 4 29.5 R, Green 27 5 82 1 82.0 BEST PARTNERSHIPS: 1st wicket 38 K. Pitty and J. Quoyle vs . Waverley 2nd ” 42 J. Quoyle and C. Tomko vs Randwick 3rd ” 40 D. Reed and C. Tomko vs St. George 4th •• 55* J. Quoyle and A. Shaw vs waverley • 5th - 32 D. Reed and M. Counsel vs Sutherland 6th •• 42 J. Quoyle and R. Green vs Randwick 7th •* 21 J. Quoyle and S. Quartermain vs. Randwick 0 8th •* 10 S. Quartermain and S. Davis V 8 . UNSW 9th •• 27 S. Quartermain and R. Newton vs. UNSW 10th - 11* R. Newton and S. Dight vs Randwick

RESULTS: Round 1: Uni. 9-215 (Quoyle 73. Shaw 24) b. Randwick 170 (Newton 7-44) Round 2: Uni. 3-104 (Quoyle 86n.o., Shaw 25n,,o. ) b. Waverley 101 (Newton 4-24, Dight 4-28) Round 3: St. Geo. 210 (Quartermain 3-27, Dight 2-56) b. 1Uni 122 (Tomko 37 Round 4: UNSW 9-194 (S. Davis 2-37, S. Quartermain 2-41) b. Uni 134 (Tomko 49) Round 5: Sutherland 9'-127 (S. Quartermain 6-45, R. Newton 2-28) b. Uni 12 (IlMd 36, Counsel 27) SYDNEY UNIVERSITY VETERANS' REPORT 60.

Caveat Beetroot

The knife has been won. Jon Erby has excelled himself and, in an interview with the writer of this report, he indicated his sterling bowling performance, namely 2 overs, 1 for 2 was attribtitable to his new bowling style and his batting success to the many hours of practice in the nets this year, Erby non potest peccare (for those whose latin has slipped - Erby can do no wrong).

Enough of Jon Erby and more of the other good performances from, in particular, Bruce Collins and Peter Lovell. Bruce was a great asset to the Club during the season and his bowling good and his batting a delight. He has offered to lend his bat to everybody. Peter attributes success to the fact that he no longer has the pressures of wicketkeeping weighing upon him and is able to spend more time at practice in perfecting his bowling.

Future Captains should note that David Fox does not wish to bat when it requires him to deviate from his perfected forward defensive stroke; if it was not for the continued requirement to score quick runs, he could well have been a member of the coveted senior double for the season. In fact Bruce Collins was the only member of the senior double (10 wickets in 100 runs) and 11 performed tbe junior double (1 wicket in 10 runs).

The pennant flag is not flying at St. Pauls this season for the vets although it is, of course, for the Five A XI. Towards the end of the season, it appears that our performances were greatly lifted by the presence of so many of the Club's sides in the semi-finals and finals. Indeed, the Vets congratulate very warmly the members of the Third, Fourth and Five A XIs who were all premiers. The season records 5 wins against 15 losses with an unbroken period at one stage of 11 losses in a row.

In the past there have been many criticisms of the compilation of the statistics, and I am happy to say this year that I did not do them but are much indebted to Brian Nicholson. Brian has said "de non apparentibus et non existentibus eadem est ratio" - **that which does not appear will not be presumed to exist". No correspondence will be entered into in respect of the statistics.

Honourable mentions should be made of Dick Townsend's 29 wickets as well as Alan Cash and Ted Le Couteur for their batting performances.

The question of professional retainers again raises its head so far as the Vets are concerned, and we note that Member J. Mackie is currently in the United Kingdom for some 5 months, presumable obtaining his coaching ticket.

We were pleased to welcome this year as new members, Zolt Kovacs, John Ryan and to welcome back Terry Naughton.

David Armati. BATTING; 61. Matches I n n s , N.O. .8. A g g . A v e . E r b y J . 3 3 1 6 6 * 1 0 9 5 4 . 5 0 C a s h A . 7 7 1 9 0 * 1 8 7 3 1 . 1 7 Le Couteup E. 7 7 1 6 4 * 1 8 0 3 0 . 0 0 C o l l i n s B. 1 4 1 3 1 7 8 3 3 7 2 8 . 0 8 W , P o O l e ' 4 4 4 1 8 9 2 2 . 2 5 P o u l o s H . 5 5 5 0 7 9 1 9 . 7 5 L o v e l l P. 10 9 3 9 1 6 8 1 8 . 6 7 M o s s D . 8 7 1 3 2 9 0 1 5 . 0 0 Nicholson B. 10 8 3 2 5 * 7 4 1 4 . 8 0 A r m a t i 0 . 8 8 2 2 5 * '84' 1 4 . 0 0 M a c k i e J . 9 9 1 3 9 1 0 2 . 1 2 . 7 S K l e e m J . 8 8 1 3 4 8 8 1 2 . 5 7 M a c k i e A . 3 3 2 2 3 7 ‘ 1 2 . 3 3 Everett J. 5 4 2 3 4 6 1 1 . 5 0 H e r r o n J . 11 ■ 11 2 2 9 9 5 1 0 . 5 6 Schwartzkoff G. 12 9 2 1 6 * 5 8 8 . 2 9 Thomas R. > 5 5 1 3 4 1 8 . 2 0 B r i d g e R. 3 3 1 4 2 3 7 . 6 7 Kennings A. 5 4 1 0 2 8 7 . 0 0 F O X D . 1 9 1 4 1 7 * 6 9 6 . 2 7 W a t s o n D . 3 3 1 2 1 6 5 . 3 3 Townsend R. 1 8 9 7 * 1 9 4 . 7 5 R y a n J . 4 2 9 9 4 . 5 0 N e v e l l T . 7 . 4 9 1 6 4 . 0 0 Naughton T. 6 4 1 6 - 1 2 4 . 0 0 Gerlach G. 1 0 6 1 4 9 1 . 8 0 K o v a c s Z . 6 5 2 2 0 , 4 0

ALSO BATTED; C l a r k e S * 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 . 0 0 G r e e n A « 1 1 1 8 1 8 1 8 . 0 0 G r a y D. 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 3 . 0 0 R o w e K , 1 1 11 11 1 1 . 0 0 W*rrall P. 2 2 1 4 4 4 . 0 0 Janarthan J. 1 1 3 3 3 . 0 0 Guinness M. 2 2 2 2 1 * 2 1 — I

BOWLING; T i m e s 0. M. W. R. A v e ' • Bowled E r b y J . 2 2 1 2 2. 0 0 L o v e l l P. 3 3 3 6 2. 0 0 Collins B. 11 9 5 21 2 5 2 3 8 9. 5 2 worrall P. 2 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 . 0 0 Naughton T. 5 2 0 1 7 8 6 1 2 . 2 9 F o x D , 1 7 9 1 7 2 4 3 9 8 1 6 . 5 8 Townsend R. 1 8 1 8 6 3 4 2 9 5 2 4 . 1 8 . 0 7 Everett J. 4 4 3 5 5 9 8 1 9 . 6 0 P o u l o s H . 2 4 1 2 4 2 4 . 0 0 Nicholson B. 8 4 4 4 7 1 8 3 2 6 . 1 4 , Schwartzkoff G, 8 3 9 1 7 1 9 7 2 8 . 1 4 G e r l a c h G . 10 88 1 7 9 2 7 2 3 0 . 2 2 ALSO BOWLED; 62. J. Kleem (4-132); S, Clarke (3-20); D. Gray (0-1); T. Nevell (0-10); E. LeCouteur (0-12); J. Ryan (0-16); M. Guinness (0-18); A. Cash (0-38); Z. Kovacs (0-40),

VICE PRESIDENTS' DAY & OLD BLUES MATCH University No. 1 Oval, Sunday 1st March, 1981,

The second annual Vice-Presidents' Day produced a welcome response from nearly 40 Vice-Presidents, either as players, spectators or conveyors of support. The weather could not have been kinder, the Oval was in immaculate condition and (unlike the inaugural Vice-Presidents' Day) there was no petrol strikel

Among those Vice-Presidents who attended without donning the creams were Judge R.T.H. (Dick) Barbour, Dr. Frank Farrar and Fergus Munro (a former President). It was a delight to renew the Club's association with those three gentlemen. The Club welcomes the opportunity to entertain our valued Vice-Presidents each year, and if the comments of the many Vice-Presidents who have supported the two Vice-Presidents' Days held to date are any guide, you are assured of a most enjoyable day and the opportunity to renew old friendships. You are also assured of good cricket.

The Club has determined that the Vice-Presidents' Day and Old Blues match will henceforth be held on the first Sunday in March, so Vice- Presidents please make a note of this in your 1982 diary.

A special thanks to John O'Donnell, our Social Secretary, and to the Sports Union and Mike Goodwin, the Pavilion Manager for their part in the organisation of the day and the provision of the afternoon tea.

As for the cricket, the Club had a comfortable 47 run win over the Old Blues in a limited-over match, due in large part to an excellent opening partnership of 80 between Max Blackler (46) and Craig Tomko (52) and entertaining innings by Damien Grattan-Smith (43), Mark Perry (36) and Geoff Cooper (23). Victory was only achieved however, after an aggressive innings of 36 by Jack Everett, a marvellous free-hitting innings of 82 not out by Bruce Collins and the ingenuity of David de Carvalho who created a "finish" more exciting than the tied Test when, in manning the score board, he swears that the Old Blues' progressive total of 130 in fact read 1801

One suspects that the Uni. boys in the field were not fooled by the ecstatic "victory" cheers as Bruce Collins hit the last ball of the day for 6 - or were they?I Alan Crompton. S.U.C.C. 241 (C. Tomko 52, M. Blackler 46, D. Grattan-Smith 43, J. Everett 3-27, J. Rodgers 3-48) bt. Old Blues 9-194 (B. Collins 82 n.o., J* Everett 36, D. Grattan-Smith 3-22, C. Elder 2-7). 63. INTERVARSITY vs. MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY

Played in Melbourne, December 15th-17th, 1980, Match drawn.

Tourists: Michael 'Firechief Counsel, Richard 'Guns and Knives' Newton, Damian 'Slugs out* Grattan-Smith, Keith 'Spitty* Pitty, David 'Fith' Fairall, Andrew 'Irving' Wallis, Guy 'St, Kilda* Reynolds, Stephen 'Happy' Dight, Scott 'Smelly' Davis, Craig-John 'Purple-Fetish' Tomko, Phil 'Sendem in' Beale (Capt,), Chris 'Fridge' Elder (Manager),

Despite last minute preparations and an airport strike, the twelve Uni, cricketers managed to make the plane bound for the Melbourne IV, The dress for the trip was coat and tie (SUCC tie sales skyrocketed!) - everyone complied, even Tomko, who received the 'Trent Nathan' award for fashion excellence by turning up in football shorts, sandshoes with red laces, t-shirt with a crushed white tie, an old coat and a helmet!

Melbourne lived up to its reputation by raining on our arrival but luckily we were entertained by 'Clarrie of Collingwood* in the delegates room at the MCG, It seemed he had never heard of an empty glass (or was under instructions to get us paralytic) - the only time we saw the bottom of our glass was when he nodded off for 40 winks. Elder managed to do most of the drinking and after the game ran on to the pitch to ask Rick McCosker for his autograph. When he got to the middle Rick wasn't there, so he picked up the sawn-off blade and struck Hondo's full toss (promise of things to come) through the covers.

The next day when the game started after an hours delay we (that is Philip Beale) called correctly and inserted the home team looking for early wickets. At 5,40 p,m, we took the first wicket, leaving the score at 1/213, This was due to some fine batting by their openers Bruce 'Doris' Moir (127) and Paul 'Sloth' Whitehead (80), By the end of the day we had regained some ground, having them 4/283, Of our bowlers Richard Newton bowled extremely well and deserved better than his excellent figures of 26-13-37-2, Despite our hopeless position the team stuck to the task and their score was limited to less than 3 per over, except when Hondo and Tomko bowled and most capably subsidised the efforts of our other bowlers.

The next day dawned with cloudy skies which eventually produced a downpour which washed out play completely. This however didn't stop the sport from going on - including squash, pinball, tennis, swimming and table throwing by Tomko including the 7 beers on it.

After more rain and more drinking, the game looked as if it would be called off so the on-field executive struggled out of bed and made it to the ground at 10,55 a,m, only to be met with, "You're on in 5 minutes boys!" 64. The pitch was wet but luckily so was the crease which limited Dave 'Siesmc' Knight to a fast medium. Keith Pitty played well for 26 and Tomko, after being hit, looked good for 21 until given out off the toe. Hondo played his usual dashing game for 20, and after 'Learned* had placed some nice chips over cover, we had reached 7-137 at tea.

After discussion (prompted by Hondo who had already had his bat), we declared and so did they and we chased 146 in 40 minutes plus 20 overs. Guy 'Lulu* Reynolds sealed the TFC going first ball to Knight who was bowling yards faster than the first innings. However, Hondo and *Learned* set about the task, especially the latter who was not afraid to loft the ball to any part of the ground. Phil Beale played a skipper*s knock, handling Knight with courage and proving that the helmet is only a tool of the incompetent. Learned*s words at this stage were "Pick up singles off Knight and fours from the other end**, whereupon he flung his bat at every ball from *Siesmo* -■ driving two into his chest. At 3/69 the task seemed impossible but the introduction of Tony Happell saw him take 4 wickets, and added to the disastrous run out of Mike Counsel after a good call from experienced first grader Tomko, saw us facing defeat. However, Dave 'Possum' Fairall played out the 8 overs taking all the overs of Knight to deny them of an outright victory. In the end it was quite tense (judging by Dighty's fingernails) and the declarations in the pursuit of a result had worked well.

Determined to go home with at least one victory we lined up an impressive drinking team only to be let down in the middle order where Keith Pitty showed his inexperience that became more evident later in the night. Hondo demanded a re-run and promptly stripped and then settled for a Protestants vs Catholics race. Elder showed some professionalism by throwing the drink over his shoulder (or one of their blokes gear) to secure victory for the Protestants.

The social side of the trip was conducted at a hectic pace with Hondo leading the way. He qualified for the GTOOL award - (The Good Talker Out Of Luck). Tomko excelled with the purple kindergarten teacher, 'Irving* Wallis impressed with the ^17.60 taxi ride to Ringwood, while the colt of the tour Richard Newton almost created havoc in the Richmond Social Club with his friends in Double Bay.

we have to give thanks to the Melbourne boys who really took time to entertain us - Paul Whitehead led us to every disco in town, Mike Happell, Dave Knight and 'Dooley' Roberts who helped us follow him, and to Dorothy, who refused all our advances, only to be seen leaving Chasers with the fat umpire. 'Doris' was really a true campaigner - came everywhere and drank it out with us on the last day.

The week was an undoubted success, thoroughly enjoyed by all. A final thanks must go to the SUSU for their generous support, to our President for the tickets to the members stand at the MCG and to Rick McCosker for the bus ride into town.

Phil Beale IV Veteran INTERVARSITY CRICKET 65. University of Sydney vs University of Melbourne Played at Melbourne, December 14th-17th 1980. Toss won by Sydney,

University of Melbourne 1st Innings B. Moir, c. Tomko, b. Beale 127 P. Whitehead, c. Grattan-Smith, b. Tomko 80 M. Sholly, l.b.w. Newton 38 T. Roberts, l.b.w. Newton 7 A. Auret, not out 7 P. Hutchens, not out 6 Sundries (B.1, L.B.6, W.1, N.B.10) 18 Four wickets (declared) for 283 Fall: 213, 235, 263, 272. Bowling; O. M. R. W. R. Newton 26 13 37 2 P. Beale 19 6 56 1 S. Davis 18 4 41 D. Grattan-Smith 12 2 47 S. Dight 15 7 45 C. Tomko 7 - 39 1 University of Sydney 1st Innings 2nd Innings G. Reynolds, c. Henderson, b. A. Happell 4 l.b.w. Knight 0 K. Pitty, c. Roberts, b. Holloway 26 c. Sholly, b. Henderson 7 C. Tomko, c. Auret, b. M. Happell 21 c. Whitehead, b. Knight 18 D. Grattan-Smith, c. Hutchens, b. M. Happell 20 Run out 30 D. Fairall, c. Auret, b. Holloway 8 c. Hutchens, b.A,Happell 8 P. Beale, c. Roberts, b. Holloway 8 c. Sholly, b. A. Happell 0 M. Counsel, c. Holloway, b, Knight 14 c. Whitehead, b. A. Happell 2 A. Wallis, not out 18 not out 6 S. Davis, not out 7 c. Holloway,b.A, Happell 3 R. Newton not out 5 Sundries (B.8, L.B .2, N .B.1 ) 11 - Sundries(L.B.3(L.B.8,W.18,W.1,,N.B.1)8 N.B.1 Seven wickets (declared) for 137 Eight wickets for 07 Fall: 21, 39, 61, 80, 93, 101, 119 • Fall: 0, 16, 43, 69 , 70. S, Dight did not bat. 72 , 73, 82. Bowling; 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. w. D. Knight 13 9 9 1 14 5 22 2 A. Happell 12 3 34 1 6 2 7 4 M. Happell 17 4 44 2 2 0 5 0 R. Holloway 15 3 36 3 2 - 14 — A, Auret 1 - 3 - M. Sholly 1 1 - - C. Henderson 4 - 31 1 INTERVARSITY vs. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 66.

Team: 'Slot' Beale; Max Blackler; 'Learned* Counsel; Steve Clarke; •Sartorius' Davis; 'Happy Shorty Sleepy Dopey Stumpy Grumpy Fatty' Dight; 'Hondo' Grattan-Smith; 'Fresher' Shaw; 'Slugs Out' Tomko; 'Irving' Wallis; 'Slim* White. ^ Scorer (guest fielding appearance); 'Who Knows?' McOuilty.

After the shock of finding out who was captain had finally subsided in a number of team members, we lost the toss and were sent in on a fairly typical S.U. wicket. What was not so typical was the way some of our batsmen handled it. Apart from Max Blackler (who continued his bid to have the lowest I.V. aggregate for an opener in home games) our higher order batsmen did rather well. 'Learned' began a craze of sweeping opening bowlers from outside off-stump over the square leg fence and soon found a game partner to follow such antics in 'Hondo'. The score raced to 128 at lunch but not before 'Hondo' had succumbed • to an unplayable delivery off the last ball of the session.

Immediately after lunch 'Learned' decided slaying the bowling was not * enough and began to slay the survival chances of team-mates through well judged singles. Exit 'Fresher'. 'Slot' managed to find success in the middle this time round and seemed quite pleased with himself to say the least.

'Irving' Wallis received the proverbial gift ball while still on zero and departed shortly thereafter still on zero. Steve Clarke, who seemed to be known only to Hondo before the game, scored 19 before 'Sartorius' made his way to the wicket, Davis had not yet scored when joined by our fairy-tale team-mate (call him which ever name you wish) Dight. Dighty proceeded to dare 'Sartorius' into a game of tip and run whereby 'Sartorius' hit the next ball to cover and, quite convincingly, Dight left without scoring.

Joined at the wicket by 'Slim' (who had defied doctor's orders and got up that morning) it was noted that Sartorius seemed to be favouring one leg but through guts and a big heart (these characteristics have Irelped define this grand 2nd grade bowler) he helped Slim put on 66 for the 10th wicket and enabled us to finally tally 270, t It was a tough decision for the captain to know who to open with. Rumour had it that 'Slot' Beale had indeed bowled for 1st Grade many seasons ago while the up-and-coming young Counsel was also in the side, • 'Slot' it was and he gained not only his first wicket for the season but 3 others as well. He was indeed, a rattled young man at the end of the day. That man of many names - Dight - had 4-3 off 5 overs and finished with 4-29 off 7 (he too was a little rattled after that)I 67. Yet neither compared with the performance of the crippled 'Sartorius* Davis. This young man whose sartorius muscle (the major leg muscle, so we were told) was ruined, bowled 14 selfless overs to take 1 for i 36. It was obvious to other team members that the major Sartorius muscle - the heart - had not been affected. With all this happening, the A.N.U. boys were completely stymied and crumbled for 111,

Beale again took a wicket in the 2nd innings and, his captain knowing such long spells of successful bowling may enable a re-emergence of this man's talent, wisely took the ball from him and threw it late in the day to other well known personalties 'Slug's Out' and 'Hondo*. Both players had been more evident in off-field activities. Bowling conservatively, Hondo took 0-3 off his one over (remembering he could also bowl the next day) and then moved, quite annoyed at such a short spell, to deep mid wicket.

Tomko however, attacked, and bowling as a master of flight and spin, took 2-1 off one of the best overs seen for many a day on No. 1. (J. L'Estrange bowled the last one!) In fact Tomko was tp take 5-11 off 7.1 overs and 'Hondo' 1-28 off 10. During this spell Hondo was to introduce to cricket a new delivery - the fork ball - which was nicely guided to the boundary the first 3 times it was bowled and often after that. Unfortunately Sartorius Davis only bowled 2 overs in the 2nd innings and this enabled the experienced replacement fielder Steve McQuilty to field (and use his teeth to demonstrate a new method of fielding - swallow the ball),

A.N.U. were all out for 129 in their 2nd innings giving S.U. a win by an innings and 30 runs. Much thanks goes to all involved.

Andrew Shaw. 68. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Played at University No, 1, January 12th-14th, 1981, Sydney University * 1st Innings Bowling- A.N.U. M. Blackler, b. McGinley 4 0. M. R, W ♦ M. Counsel, c, MCKeachie, b, Garrett 81 McGinley 24 8 45 2 C. Tomko, c. McKeachie, b. McGinley 16 Dempsey 9 - 32 2 D. Grattan-Smith, c. McKeachie, b, Richardson 6 - 43 - Langford 36 Garrett 27 6 79 2 A. Shaw, run out 4 Langford 12 3 40 1 P. Beale, c, Andrews, b. Dempsey 38 Heggen 3 - 18 - A, Wallis, l,b,w. Garrett 0 S. Clarke, b. Dempsey 19 S. Davis, not out 38 S. Dight, run out 0 S. V/hite, run out 21 Sundries (B.5, L.B.8) 13 Total 270 Fall 12, 54, 128, 148, 156, 156, 202, 204, 270, Australian National University 1st Innings 2nd Innings M. Bradshaw, c, Wallis, b, Beale 18 - c, Wallis, b, Beale 4 B. Langford, c, Wallis, b, Beale 17 - c, Wallis, b. White 9 J, Richardson, b, Davis 2 - b. White 8 D. Williams, c, Wallis, b, Beale 3 - c, Dight, b, Tomko 20 B. Andrews, b, Dight 11 - c. White, b, Tomko 9 S. Heggen, c . Beale, b, Dight 12 - c, Dight, b. White 4 s. McKenzie, l,b,w, Beale 13 - b, Grattan-Smith 0 R. Brown, c. Beale, b, Dight 0 - b, Tomko 0 A, McGinley, b. Dight 4 - not out 41 G , Garrett, not out 23 - b, Tomko 1 M. Dempsey, c, Shaw, b. White 5 - l,b,w, Tomko 18 Sundries (B.2) 2 - Sundries (B.6, L,B,6, N.B,3)15 Total 111 Total 129

Bowling 0, M, R, W, 0, M, R, w. Beale 15 5 29 4 6 1 10 1 Davis 14 3 36 1 2 - 4 - Clarke 8 2 14 — 6 2 6 - Dight 7 4 29 4 12 4 19 - White 0,5 — - 1 13 5 18 3 Tomko 7,1 2 11 5 Grattan-Smith 10 2 28 1 Counsel 5 - 18 -

Sydney University won by an innings and 30 runs. Previous 3-Day Results vs. Australian National University 69.

1977-78 at Australian National University: Sydney University 307 (P. Gray 76, P. Mackay 43, P. Kell 39, T. Jenkins 33, M. Wilson 31) and 4 (decl.) 146 (P. Kell 52, J. L'Estrange 49, P. Mackay 30) b, Australian National University 9 (decl) 196 (M. Stokes 101, J. Rodgers 4-63) and 194 (M. Stokes 48, B. Hunt 37 n.o., R. Wilkinson 3-21, J. Rodgers 3-30, P. Wynn 3-50).

1978-79 at Sydney: Sydney University 155 (L. Williams 41 n.o., A. Rizvi 3-31, G. Tuckwell 3-42) and 9 (decl) 270 (M. Furlong 57, S. Glenday 47, M. Wilson 32, A. Rizvi 4-83, M. Cullen 3-52) b. Australian National University 221 (M. Stokes 94, L. Williams 4-18, M. Furlong 4-65) and 79 (M. Cullen 24, S. Quartermain 4-16, S. Glenday 3-20).

1979-80 at Australian National University; Sydney University 7 (decl) 140 (M. Blackler 101 n.o., T. Driscoll 31, A. Clugston 5-47) and 207 (T. Driscoll 110, A. Clugston 6-48) drew with Australian National University 113 (M. Bradshaw 32, S. White 6-36) and 8-215 (J. Richardson 78, D. Williams 40, S. Dight 3-43).

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs G.P.S. 2ND XI at Riverview 21st September, 1980 G.P.S, 6-138 (J. McCann 40, D. Ballhausen 34, S. White 3-30, J. Rodgers 2-33) beat S.U.C.C. 76 (G. Pike 24 n.o., J. Rodgers 15, A. Knight 7-20).

A more inauspicious start to the season could not have been imagined or managed. Although Uni's 'best* side played in Newcastle on this day, the team which followed 'portly Sambo' on to the field for this match was a strong one.

G.P.S. crawled to 6-138 off 50 overs, despite a last over from Dr. Quoyl< which presented them with 8 runs. Otherwise, our bowling was agreeably steady. 'Slim' White took the honours, but another leg spinner is reported to have been well pleased with his efforts.

Our batting collapsed at the hands of Andrew Knight of Scots whose 9 overs of medium pace earned him 7 wickets, all either bowled or L.B.W.

Like some deus ex machina emerging from the shadows, Rodgers strode purposefully to the crease to join Pikestaff with the score showing a humiliating 9-40. These two unlikely hewers of the blade, with a mixture of cultured strokes and fortuitous edges, almost doubled the score, to the acute embarrassment of more talented team mates.

Ev«llttially, even Rodgers was induced to explore the slips region once too often and was caught to end the match. The Club wishes to record its thanks to Mr. Michael Punch, Sportsmaster of Riverview, for use of the College's facilities for the day.

J. Rodgers,

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY XI vs NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY XI 21.9.80

S.U.C.C. 6 (decl) 218 (M. Blackler 52, D. Reed, 46, J. Reed 36, T. Jenkins 34) beat Newcastle University 7-193 (C. McRae 3-55, P. Wynn 2-26).

Upon arrival at the University of Newcastle a quick head count showed that the selectors had chosen 12 players to represent the Club thus allowing the team the luxury of a 12th man. The Newcastle XI elected to bat and were soon on the defensive, due to some penetrating bowling from Chris McRae (3-55) and Peter Armitage (1-56) followed by a penetrative spin attack of Craig Tomko (1-51) and Peter Wynn (2-26).

A punishing opening partnership from Max Blackler (52) and David Reed (46) laid the foundation for a solid effort from the University batsmen against a weakened Newcastle bowling attack. Others to contribute to a final total of 6-218 were 'Jerker' Jenkins 34, •Herbert' LeLievre 24 and Justin Reed 36 including a couple of well struck sixes. It was unfortunate that the Newcastle XI was not of the promised strength as this detracted from the use of this game as a serious pre-season trial; nevertheless the team would like to thank Harry Bradford and the Newcastle team for a most enjoyable day.

Peter Wynn.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs SOUTH WEST NSW INVITATION TOURING XI

October, 1980.

S.W.N.S.W.I.T. XI 9-231 defeated S.U.C.C. 8(decl.) 230.

Having assumed the more prestigious title as printed above, the touring party arrived with their usual surprise packages for the University XI. This year our XI were to face for the first time the captaincy of that astute bushranger from Temora, Arthur Stacey who this year sported a flourishing facial fuzz. The second surprise were the undoubted batting skills of former Sydney player, Billy West.

The home XI batted first and were soon reeling under the constant pressure from Steve Uphill and Sam Rees, However, solid performances from John O'Donnell, David Fairplay along with a dashing 80 from Hondo saw the side finish with a creditable total of 8-230. 71. with the responsibility of the opening attack on the big broad shoulders of Phil Beale and Terry Murphy, the Temora XI began slowly and it was not until the enterprising spinners lobby consisting of Hondo, Diqhty, and Wynny were introduced that the game came alive with the help of some adventurous stroke play from Bill West.

It became obvious that there would be a race between the batsmen, bowlers| and the light. It was only a swing in the dark by the last touring XI batsman and the fact that Terry Murphy was not in possession of a torch at the time, thus relying on imprecise navigational instructions from fellow fieldsmen to locate the ball that resulted in the home runs being hit.

Having now won a premiership it must be the next aim of Dave Morgan to thrash the touring XI next time as he is the only player to participate in all four^ defeats over the past 3 years. We nevertheless thank the touring XI for a most exciting game and look forward to our next encounter.

Peter Wynn.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. C.H.S. Played at Uni. No. 1, November 27, 1980.

C.H.S. 9 (decl) 184 (T. Stevens 57, J. King 26, S. Quartermain 3-50, S. Davis 3-49, G. Clapham 2-38). University 7-187 (D. Smith 74 n.o., P. Beale 32, A. Wallis 24 n.o., W. Searles 3-47).

This game marked the first appearance of Whitbread Scholar David Smith in a midweek game in Australia. Having scored 84 on his 1st Grade debut the Saturday before, he was given the honour of captaining this motley crew.

Showing great experience of English Limited Over conditions, David used his bowlers with intelligence I Medium pacers Scott Davis and Steve Quartermain bowled 18 overs each in stifling heat and slips fieldsmen were sent scattering around the boundary after the first 20 overs.

At 4-25, David limped to the wicket, carrying an injury and exhausted by heat which he had only read of before. Assisted by a guest appearance from Phil Beale, who helped him add 53 for the 7th wicket and a controlled innings of 24 not out from Andrew Wallis, who dominated the unbroken 46 for the 8th wicket. Smith toyed with the CHS bowlers who were considerably, chastened by the experience.

The Club thanks the CHS organiser, Graeme Marston and the CHS manager, Gavin Ridley for a worthwhile game. COUNTRY TOUR JANUARY 1981 72. 4th-8th January, 1981.

RESULTS; 1. University 3-148 (C. Tomko 79 n.o,, M. Sewell 25) beat Forbes 143 (W. Kelly 36, S. White 3-28, C. Elder 2-21, J. Rodgers 2-39) 2. University 8-179 (D. Smith 107, C. Tomko 17, J, Rodgers 15, N. Haase 3-28) beat Lake Cargelligo 178 (P. Hague 39, T. Johnson 35, C. Elder 6-44, D. Smith 3-35) 3. University 7-214 (A. Shaw 65, 0. Elder 36 n.o., 0. Tomko 30, M. Sewell 27, F. Thomson 2-21) beat Ardlethan 9 (dec) 212 (D. Litchfield 62, A. McGann 53, P. Scully 38, S. White 4-41, C. Tomko 2-31) 4. University 7 (dec) 229 (C. Tomko 64, M. Sewell 44, A. Shaw 39, A. Wallis 33, A. Parkes 4-64) beat Gundagai 150 (B. Luff 27, R. Dillon 25, R. Brooks 25, C. Elder 5-31, J. Rodgers 3-13)

Brief Descriptions Day 1 FOUR BYES AT FOR BEES •Irving* Wallis suffered the fate of many other University keepers who have been unable to pick Chris Elder. Always helpful. Elder devised a signal for his wrong'un but in an uncharacteristically mischievious moment gave the wrong'un signal before bowling a leg break. MEMORABLE QUOTES: "I never have any trouble taking Roy's wrong'un" (Wallis) "Chase your own byes" (Sambo after another waddle to the boundary)

Day WHACKO THE DIDDLO AT LAKE CARGELLIGO Undoubtedly the end of the earthi The temp was 40 , the players listless, the outfield grassless and the crowd thirsting for blood (or at least thirsty), as we were 5-21 chasing 178, Guest tourist David Smith came in to partner the venerable secretary whom he had cruelly denied opportunities at the bowling crease earlier. A partnership of 91 in 66 minutes ensued as Dave pounded the attack to send clouds of red dust flying. Rodgers contented himself with a less destructive and possibly more elegant style of batting although in two moments of complete aberration, he played lofted drives for 3 runs each. Dave's 107 took 103 minutes and included 10 fours and 5 sixes! Many of his runs were hit from the hapless Country 1st XI leg spinner, Richie Booth, Day 3 73, ARDLETHAN TASTES UNIVERSITY DELIGHT Needing 110 to win off the last 13 overs, we won a most exciting match on the 2nd last ball as Chris Hayes nudged a ball off his pads for 3 leg byes. From 6-109 we had recovered to 7-214 in only 58 minutes. Fresher Shaw's 65 and Elder’s leg byes undoubtedly won the watch.

D a ^ ON THE ROAD TO GUNDEGAI Bradman's 1948 tourists - take a back seat. Possibly the only touring side to win every game in history (slight exaggeration allowedi), we polished off Gundegai in fine style despite the skipper's less than healthy state of mind and body. Country batsmen had little answer to the probing leg spin of Rodgers and Elder who received little visible assistance from fieldsmen or keeper.

SOME QUOTES: "This has been the worst cricketing week of my life” (Learned) "AhhJ Destroy the Club” (Zedpak at the Ardlethan Bowlo) ”Cheersl” (Camp David Healey, just about everywhere) ”I think it's important that Andrew Wallis has a bat” (Ganno after retiring ”hurt”, having Just sprinted a 3 at Forbes) ”Where's your shaving cream, Learned?” (Fresher before a certain incident) "Roy was easy” (Sambo, after more disconcerting sleeping arrangements at Ardlethan) ”I've Just run into the Saltbush” (Elder at Ardlethan)

If one may be allowed one moment of seriousness, the tour was the success that it was due to a number of people. The ever cheerful, but often perspiring, scorer Les Carrington, made his usual massive contribution. Chris Elder, as a player of much experience and enormous capacity f^r enjoyment, was an ideal captain. Bob Henry of Narrandera to whom Ganno delivered an exegesis on country cricket at the Ardlethan Bowlo, arranged much of the tour for us again and for this we remain eternally grateful.

Finally, our country hosts once again outdid themselves in hospitality, friendliness and genuine welcome.

J. Rodgers. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB ACCOUNTS; 1980-81 74. Balance as at 1/6/80: ^1,065,59

Debit Item Credit 520.28 Social 1,092.58 1,616.70 I.V. & other games 1 , 711.20 1,319.44 Caps, ties, T-Shirts, jumpers 664.50 81.65 Afternoon teas 141.00 297.24 Annual report 878.40 T rophies D onations 4 4 3 . 0 0 62.88 Additional equipment Bank Interest 49.75 1 6 0 . 0 0 Coaching School 71.10 A.G.M. Adams/Dwyer Snooker 40.00 B.D.C.A. 120.00 45.35 Miscellaneous 15.00 5,053.04 4.2 6 5 . 0 3 + balance at 1/6/80 1,065.59 5,330.62 less debits 5.053.04 Balance at 22/4/81 277.58

Miscellaneous; Credit; Kit Bag debt; $5.00 Return of entry fee to double wicket !^10.00 D e b i t ; H. Bates Insurance 2D.35 NSWCA - fine 5.00 Entry fee for DW comp 10.00 Telegram & engraving 10.00 Outstanding debts - SUSU - Annual dinner 661.30 Afternoon teas approx. 50-100.00 cre d i t s - NSWCA 165.00 (caps) debtors 80.00

The final balance of the Club's trust account is considerably lower than at this stage last year and even worse when the fact, that part of the bill for this years Annual dinner has not been paid, is considered. The main reason for this is, the five premierships that the club has won over the last two seasons. Obviously the money has been well spent on the caps and pewters but the Club must look to bolster its financial standing considerably next year. To run effectively there should be at least $500.00 in the account, for the organisation of social events and the purchase of caps, pewters, ties etc* Despite the somewhat grim position, we are again grateful to the viee-presidents for their donations and to John O ’Donnell and his social committee, who put in a great deal of time and effort to run the social events very successfully. Philip Beale, Hon. Treasurer. CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT (1960-81) PLAYERS 75. / (Includes 1st to 8th Grades and Poidevin-Gray Matches) Name Year Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave A Started S, Aboud 1981 5 0 41 143 28.6 0 14 P. Armitage 1975 51 25 14* 115 4.4 192 3631 18.9 A. Baigent 1971 119 43 40* 384 5.1 297 5174 17.4 A. Baker 1980 17 2 50 296 19.7 10 133 13.3 J. Barber 1980 1 0 3 3 3.0 1 29 29.0 P. Beale 1977 59 7 75 1091 20.9 75 1709 22.8 S. Best 1976 55 11 87 707 16.1 54 879 16.3 C. Bird 1980 2 0 22 22 11.0 5 67 13.4 C. Birt 1981 2 0 3 5 2.5 7 88 12.6 R. Bishop 1979 17 5 34 163 13.6 28 405 14.5 M. Blackler 1978 61 1 165 1408 23.5 C. Blackwood 1980 4 0 23 63 15.8 M. Burden 1980 2 0 29 57 28.5 1 14 14.0 K, Brotherson 1981 3 0 49 57 19.0 R. Butterworth 1974 5 1 4 7 1.8 M, Cepak 1977 62 8 66* 790 14.6 98 1454 14.8 G. C lapham 1979 20 2 52 357 19.8 16 257 16.1 S. Clarke 1980 13 0 75 222 17.1 12 167 13.9 S. Clough 1979 7 2 24 79 15.8 3 106 35.3 M. Colless 1979 30 3 120 590 19.7 7 165 23.6 G. Cooper 1977 42 3 124* 1102 28.3 2 45 22.5 J. Coorey 1980 6 1 33 81 16.2 11 173 15.7 M. Cordato 19-76 44 11 74 446 13.5 61 952 15.6 G. Coroneos 1980 13 0 77 398 30.6 A, Crompton 1961 321 38 156 5762 20.4 1 44 44.0 C. Cropper 1980 5 2 4* 14 4.6 4 190 47.5 M. Counsel 1979 36 2 104 752 22.1 13 234 18.0 S. Davis 1979 33 7 41 333 12.8 77 1137 14.8 L. Deverall 1980 18 1 57* 319 18.8 23 350 15.2 M. Dickens 1978 47 7 76* 646 16.2 23 371 16.1 S. Dight 1979 30 11 16 79 4.2 103 1628 15.8 P. Dillon 1979 23 4 49 304 16.0 105 1300 12.4 J. Drayton 1979 24 3 30* 250 11.9 0 16 T. Driscoll 1979 21 4 102* 462 27.2 D. Duffy 1980 2 0 5 7 3.5 F. Egan 1980 1 0 1 1 1.0 C. Elder 1975 88 16 67* 1157 16.1 157 3321 21.2 J. Emmett 1969 128 7 101* 2215 18.3 1 113 113.0 I. Enright 1979 23 8 21 110 7.3 31 562 18.1 D. Fairall 1979 31 2 75 477 16.4 4 57 14.3 J. Fernon 1978 13 2 28 121 11.0 14 232 16.6 J. Fleming 1976 36 8 17 201 7.2 4 51 12.8 J. Ford 1976 26 3 42* 203 8.8 17 317 18.6 A. Frost 1978 36 4 106* 938 29.3 0 18 M, Furlong 1977 46 1 77 832 18.5 36 701 19.5 P. Gannon 1969 240 23 81 3329 15.3 3 149 49.7 D. Gates 1980 7 0 19 55 7.9 B, Gibson 1978 9 0 45 129 14.3 76. Name Year Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave Started S. Glenday 1976 54 21 94 586 17.8 169 2697 15.9 P. Glenton 1978 19 3 17 123 7.7 —— D. Graddon 1980 15 2 89 424 32.6 -_ D. Grattan-Smith 1980 16 2 86 511 37.0 8 204 25.5 P. Gray 1973 83 6 136* 1376 17.9 3 22 7.3 R. Green 1979 45 6 58 666 17.1 45 691 15.4 P. G resham 1972 88 3 69 1243 14.6 34 558 16.4 P. Havord 1974 35 10 63* 364 14.6 66 1365 20.7 C. Hayes 1979 35 2 30 311 9.4 13 329 25.3 P. Healey 1980 10 4 23 72 12.0 33 601 18.2 S. Hetherington 1977 42 7 69 606 17.3 0 5 _ S. Ingui 1979 22 6 20 129 8.1 50 1019 20.4 B. Janson 1979 32 2 60 449 14.9 —— _ T. Jenkins 1974 105 14 121* 2657 29.2 1 27 27.0 R. Johnston 1979 29 2 73 586 21.7 — — •• S. Judd 1975 53 3 105* 1072 21.4 —— G. Keighran 1973 124 16 90 2431 22.5 147 1865 12.7 G. Kemister 1976 45 6 62* 440 11.3 34 565 16.6 M. LeLievre 1977 72 11 55 1147 18.8 1 19 19.0 R. Leonarder 1978 21 6 20 118 7.9 9 242 26.9 J. L* Estrange 1975 100 11 111 2316 26.0 1 10 10.0 w. Levy 1974 54 7 101* 983 20.9 1 16 16.0 A. Little 1979 24 6 43 220 12.2 53 931 17.6 J. Loxton 1977 52 4 73 1010 21.0 2 58 29.0 R. Luff 1974 77 8 104* 1290 18.5 ——_ p. Mackay 1971 110 10 100* 2370 23.7 11 156 14.2 J. Malicki 1969 165 20 83 2188 15.1 190 3252 17.1 s. Maree 1980 6 3 40* 60 20.0 —— J. May 1980 7 1 8* 14 2.3 10 233 23.3 D. McDonald 1973 47 14 19 209 6.3 72 1100 15.3 S. McQuilty 1977 16 4 6 26 2.3 0 39 — c. McRae 1971 128 33 50* 976 10.3 374 5653 15.1 D. Morgan 1975 108 7 116 1872 18.9 1 27 27.0 L. M u g gleton 1970 64 16 103* 994 20.7 43 491 11.4 T. Mur p h y 1978 38 13 49 451 18.1 131 1874 14.3 0. Nevell 1978 35 6 42 407 14.0 2 127 63.5 R. Newton 1980 19 4 34 152 10.1 51 910 17.8 p. Nicholl 1980 --——— 0 23 J. O' Donnell 1979 32 1 70 536 17.3 12 277 23.1 M. O'Sullivan 1968 175 80 38 1472 15.5 497 9632 19.4 M. Pain 1980 17 6 84 317 27.0 —— J. Pearse 1980 2 1 2* 4 4.0 —__ M. Peek 1980 4 1 6 7 2.5 2 89 44.5 M. Perry 1975 57 12 91* 980 21 .8 93 1924 20.7 G. Pike 1969 154 42 65 1038 9.3 393 7932 20.2 P. Pile 1978 49 2 82 819 17.4 6 109 18.2 K. Pitty 1980 21 1 70 395 19.8 1 0 0.0 T. Pullen 1980 1 0 1 1 1.0 0 67 — S. Quartermain 1978 46 13 60* 571 17.3 136 2564 18.9 J. Ouoyle 1978 58 7 79* 1155 22.6 2 86 43.0 D. Reed 1979 38 0 92 760 20.0 2 40 20.0 J. Reed 1980 7 0 60 173 24.7 0 4 - 77. Name Year Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave Started y G. Reynolds 1980 17 0 63 446 26.2 n D. Ridley 1972 126 15 75 1847 16.6 2 14 7.0 J. Rodgers 1972 114 62 26* 341 6.6 274 4537 16.6 T . S a u 1 1979 27 1 60 412 15.8 76 820 10.8 M. Sewell 1973 150 10 119 2333 16.7 6 100 16.7 A, Shaw 1979 50 8 86* 970 23.1 0. Simes 1977 47 10 35* 461 12.5 125 1758 14.1 D. Simpson 1980 9 5 32* 93 23.3 58 667 11.5 M. Sinclair 1975 47 4 101* 902 20.9 0 4 — D, Smith 1980 6 1 109* 289 57.8 7 94 13.4 J. Spence 1970 108 18 44* 726 8.1 62 969 15.6 A, Stewart 1980 2 0 7 7 3.5 R, Stirzaker 1980 5 2 25* 45 15.0 8 139 17.4 M. Stokes 1978 47 4 81* 973 22.6 C. Swanson 1974 35 10 48 212 8.5 49 836 17.1 G. Swords 1971 114 29 49* 786 9.2 159 2227 14.0 M. Thompson 1971 179 25 86 3197 20.8 4 77 19.3 D, T ierney 1979 25 0 100* 509 20.4 0 0 - C. Tomko 1980 20 2 66* 430 2a. 9 3 80 26.7 A, Wallis 1980 16 3 44* 331 25.5 R. Walsh 1980 14 8 44* 192 32.0 B, Watson 1980 3 0 15 30 10.0 6 103 17.2 J. White 1974 94 17 57 954 12.4 226 3252 14.4 R, White 1973 58 4 63 713 13.2 60 1124 18.7 S, White 1979 28 13 42* 245 16.3 97 1503 15.5 1. Wilson 1978 44 9 58 598 17.1 R. Wilson 1980 10 2 50 212 26.5 14 272 19.4 P. Wynn 1977 54 13 98* 800 19.5 138 2172 15.7

LEADING PRESENT DAY PLAYERS (1980-81) BATTING (minimum 1500 runs) BOWLING (minimum 100 w i c k e t s ) Runs Ave Wkts. A v e . A. Cr o m p t o n 5762 20.4 M. 0 ‘Sullivan 497 19.2 P. Gannon 3329 15.3 G. Pike 393 20.2 M. T h ompson 3197 20.8 c. McRae 374 15.1 T. J enkins 2657 29.2 A.Baigent 297 17.4 G . Keighran 2431 22.5 J. Rodgers 274 16,6 P. M ackay 2370 23.7 J. White 226 14.4 M. Sewell 2333 16.7 P. Armitage 192 18.9 J. L* Estrange 2316 26.0 J. Malicki 190 17.1 J • Emmett 2215 18.3 S. Glenday 169 15.9 J. Malicki 2188 15.1 G. Swords 159 14.0 D. Morgan 1872 18.9 0. Elder 157 21.2 : D. Ridley 1847 16.6 G. Keighran 147 12.7 P. Wynn 138 i 5 . r S. Ouartermain 136 18.9 T. Murphy 131 14.3 P. Dillon 105 1 2 . 4 ’’'^ S. Dight 1 0 3 15.8 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB RECORDS (TO END OF 1980-81) 78.

CLUB RECORDS (All Grades) Club Championship: Runners-up: 1962-63, 1963-64. Club Partnership Records: 1st wkt: 212 E.F, Waddy and F.C. Rogers 1st Grade vs. Cumberland 1904-05 2nd wkt: 232 H.O. Rock and J.M. Taylor 1st Grade vs. North Sydney 1923-24 3rd wkt: 291 J.M. Taylor and J.V. Game r 1st Grade vs. Waverley 1923-24 4th wkt: 229 J.V. G a m e r and O.E. Nothllng 1st Grade vs. Manly 1923-24 5th wkt: 307 R.C.M. Boyce and L.C. Donovan 1st Grade vs. Cumberland 1919-20 6th wkt: 174 M. Lynch and P. Greenwood 5th Grade vs. Uni. N.S.W. 1977-78 7th wkt: 150* B.W. Collins and R.J. Thomas 2nd Grade vs. Gordon 1976-77 8th wkt: 179 H.H. Massie and A.D, Watson 1st Grade vs. Petersham 1909-10 9th wkt: 153 S. Ruff and P.V. James 2nd Grade vs. North Sydney 1968-69 10th wkt: 154 A.I. Blue and W.D. Cargill 1st Grade vs. Cumberland 1898-99

Most runs in a season: J. Bogle 1090 (ave. 83.8) 1st Grade 1918-19 Highest Average: L.O.S. Poidevin 103.7 (311 runs) 1st Grade 1896-97 Most wkts in a season: J. Baird 78 (ave. 10.8) (14 in 40 in 2nd Grade, 24 in P.G.) 1975-76 Highest Individual Score: J.M. Taylor 253 (vs. Waverley) 1st Grade 1923-24 Best Bowling: C. Alderdice 10-63 (vs. St. George) 2nd Grade 1939-40

Double Centuries: J.M. Taylor 253 vs. Waverley ' 1st Grade 1923-24 W.H. Gregson 207 vs. Waverley 1st Grade 1900-01 A.D. Forbes 221 vs. Randwick 3rd Grade 1909-10 R. Turner 201* vs. Marrickville 2nd GradeI 1935-36 C.J. Tozer 211 vs. Redfem 2nd Grade 1910-11 A. Low 201* vs. St. George 2nd Grade 1958-59 J.V. Gamer 209 vs. Manly 1st Grade 1923-24 A.W. Ross 201 vs. Manly 1st Grade 1926-27

in a match: C.I.M. McRae 14-45 vs. Petersham 3rd Grade 1973-74 S.G. Webb 13-70 vs. Glebe 2nd Grade 1922-23 W.F. Matthew! 14-75 vs. Randwick 2nd Grade 1907-08 R.J.A. Massie 13-80 vs. Sydney 1st Grade 1913-14 R. Howlett 14-84 vs. Gordon Sth Grade 1977-78 N.W. Broughton 13-95 vs. Paddington 2nd Grade 1913-14 J . Farrar 14-106 vs. Mosman 2nd Grade 1912-13 R.J.A. Massie 13-96 vs. Nth Sydney 1st Grade 1913-14 P.. Dillon 13-54 vs. Balmain 4th Grade 1979-80 T.W. Garrett 13-? vs. Canterbury 1st Grade 1893-94

in an innings: C. Alderdice 10-63 vs. St. George 2nd Grade 1939-40 D. Carney 9-44 vs. Manly 3rd Grade 1951-52 O.E. Nothlin - 9-15 vs. Marrickville 1st Grade 1925-26 D. Hanlin 9-51 vs. Petersham 1st Grade 1947-48 A, Baigent 9-17 vs. Gordon Sth Grade 1980-81 D. McDonald 9-55 vs. D, Rowers 7th Grade 1975-76 R. Hudson 9-22 vs. Glebe 2nd Grade 1943-44 R. Howlett 9-56 vs. Cumberland Sth Grade 1977-78 M. O'Sullivan 1 9-25 vs. Randwick 2nd Grade 1971-72 H.C. Delohery 9-64 vs. Nth Sydney 1st Grade 1898-99 S. Ruff 9-31 vs. Randwick 3rd Grade 1968-69 S.G. Webb 9-78 vs. Waverley 2nd Grade 1922-23 R, Wilkinson 9-37 vs. Gordon 5th Grade 1977-78 S. Grant 9-41 vs. UNSW 2nd Grade 1974-75 University players who have played Test cricket: R.C. Allen vs. England 1887 T.R. McKibbin vs. England 1894-1897 J.M. Taylor vs. England 1920-1926 T.W. Garrett vs. England 1876-1887 R.B, Minnett vs. England 1911-1912 vs. Sth Africa 1921 S.P. Jones vs. England 1881-1887 vs. Sth Africa 1912 O.E. Nothling vs. England 1928-29 R.J. Pope vs. England 1884 University players who have played First Class cricket in Australia: R.C. Allen B.A. Cooper G.C. Hogg (12th man only) T.R. McKibbin B. Salmon* E.P. Barbour J. Cope (12th nan only) J.E.P. Hogg (capt Qld) R.B. Minnett W.J. Stack R. Bardsley D.R. Cristofani* L.C. Hynes* O.E. Nothling J.M. Taylor M.H. Blaxland* H.M. Faithfull S.P. Jones T.G. Parsonage K. Thompson* J. Bogle F.M. Farrar, snr J. Kinloch M. Pawley* C.J. Tozer R.C.M. Boyce (capt NSW) A.D. Fisher J.B. Lane A.P. Penman E. Trennery T. Boyd* T.W. Garrett C.H. Lawes L.O.S. Poidevin E.F. Waddy C.R. Campling G.H. Gordon F.E. McElhone R.J. Pope A.B.S. White* G.R.C. Clarke N.M. Gregg R.J.A. Massie T. Powell S.F.M. Yeates*(Qld) J.C. Coates D. Hanlln A.D. Mayes H.O. Rock *Not while playing with University.

Club Trophy Winners: Captain John Morris Memorial Trophy: 1975-76 D.D. Ridley 1976-77 J. Baird 1977-78 M.F. Sewell 1978-79 J.F. Rodgers 1979-80 P. Gannon 1980-81 J.F. Rodgers FtR!>i (iKAOb KbCUKUS 79. PreMiers: 1898-99 (2nd Grade Conpetitlon), 1901-02 (2nd Grade Conpetitlon), 1909-10, 1911-12, 1913-14. Runners Up; 1912-13, 1923-24, 1924-25, 1929-30. Seni-Finalists; 1956-57. Encouragenent Award: 1971-72. Most runs in a season; J. Bogle 1090 (ave 83.8) 1918--19 Highest average: L.O.S. Poidevin 103.7 (311 runs) 1896-.97 Most wickets in a season: R.J.A. Massie 69 (ave 10.4) 1913--14 Best average: R.J.A. Massie 10.4 (69 wkts) 1913--14 A Highest individual score J.M. Taylor 253 (vs. Waverley) 1923--24 Best bowling in an inns: O.E. Nothling 9-15 (vs. Marrickville]1 1925.-26 Best bowling in a natch: R.J.A. Massie 13-80 (vs. Sydney) 1913 -14 Best all round performance; J.V. Gamer 766 runs (54.7 ave) 41 wkts (19.8 ave) 1923--24 Highest Partnerships; 1st wkt: 212 E.F. Waddy and F.C. Rogers vs. Cumberland 1904-05 2nd wkt: 232 H.O. Rock and J.M. Taylor vs. Nth Sydney 1923-24 3rd wkt: 291 J.M. Taylor and J.V. Gamer vs. Waverley 1923-24 4th wkt: 229 J.V. Gamer and O.E. Nothling vs. Manly 1923-24 5th wkt: 307 R.C.M. Boyce and L.C. Donovan vs. Cumberland 1919-20 6th wkt: 144 J.M. Taylor and R. Stanley vs. Glebe 1924-25 7th wkt: 140 R.B. Minnett and C.J. Tozer vs. Paddington ' 1910-11 8th wkt: 179 H.H. Massie and A.D. Watson vs. Petersham 1909-10 9th wkt; 97 P. Molloy and J. Newman vs. N. District 1946-47 10th wkt; 154 A.I. Blue and W.D. Cargill vs. Cumberland 1898-99 Highest Intervarsity Partnerships: 1st wkt: 249 W.A. Shortland and H.C.M. Delohery vs. Melbourne 1898 3rd wkt: 294 C.J. Tozer and F.M. Farrar vs. Melboume 1913 4th wkt; 239 E.F. Waddy and R.F. Harvey vs. Melbourne 1905 9th wkt: 232 F.E. McElhone and C.V. Single vs. Melboume 1910 Three successive centuries: H.M. Stephen 1899-1900: 149 (vs. Redfern); 135 (vs. Waver1ey); 123 (vs. Nth Sydney) J.M. Taylor 1923-24: 104 (vs. W. Suburbs); 253 (vs. Waverley); 110 (vs. Petersham) Century on debut in 1st Grade: J.M. Taylor 141 n.o. vs. Randwick 1922-23 G.C. Hogg 125 n.o. vs. Cumberland 1926-27 Century opening partnership in each innings: R. Bardsley and E.F. Rofe: 102 and 100 vs. Middle Harbour 1915-16 500 runs in a season: 1090 J. Bogle 1918-19 638 J.E.P. Hogg 1926-27 556 E.F. Waddy 1904-05 528 W.A. South 1938-39 961 J.M. Taylor 1923-24 631 A. Alderson 1951-52 555 E.P. Barbour 1914-15 527 R. Shand 1966-67 851 I.E. Fisher 1970-71 625 A. Alderson 1952-53 555 A.W. Ross 1926-27 524 T.W. Garrett 1894-95 842 C.J. Toier 1913-14 624 R.C.M. Boyce 1919-20 552 E.C. Heden 1901-02* 523 F. Leventhal 1941-42 800 J. Hellmrich 1930-31 620 T.W. Garrett 1888-89 550 D. Scott-Orr 1956-57 514 J.M. Taylor 1922-23 778 E.P. Barbour 1912-13 617 A.B.S. White 1898-99* 548 E.P. Barbour 1913-14 511 H.H. Massie 1909-10 766 J.V. Gamer 1923-24 613 H.O. Rock 1921-22 548 J.E. P. Hogg 1927-28 511 D. Grattan-Smith 1980-81 713 I.E. Fisher 1971-72 606 J. Erby 1964-65 547 R. Bardsley 1915-16 510 J. Cope 1958-59 713 H.O. Rock 1922-23 604 R. Bardsley 1920-21 547 H.O. Rock 1923-24 508 H.M. Stephen 1899-00* 694 W.H. Gregson 1900-01* 599 T. Parsonage 1930-31 539 I.E. Fisher 1975-76 506 J.E.P. Hogg 1925-26 673 J.E.lP. Hogg 1929-30 596 B. Dwyer 1946-47 537 I.E. Fisher 1974-75 504 J.M. Taylor 1924-25 665 W.A. South 1941-42 577 N.G. Falk 1934-35 533 E.P. Barbour 1910-11 503 L. Best 1915-16 656 H.O. Rock 1924-25 570 H.O. Rock 1919-20 533 H.O. Rock 1920-21 502 E. Rofe 1923-24 643 E.P. Barbour 1911-12 566 C.J. Torer 1910-11 528 O.E. Nothling 1923-24 *University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition. SO wickets in 1st Grade in one season: 69 R.J.A. Massie 1913-14 61 E. Trennery 1919-20 56 W.J. Stack 1912-13 50 M. O'Sullivan 1977-78 65 P.V. James 1973-74 60 S. Smith 1943-44 51 P.V. James 1971-72 64 S. Smith 1945-46 S9 S. Smith 1942-43 50 N.J. Stack 1911-12 61 A.I. Blue 1900-01* 56 P.J. McSharry 1901-02* 50 P.V. James 1969-70 * University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition. Highest team totals: For: 512 (vs. Gordon) 1914-15 Against: 3 (dec) 585 (Petersham) 1915-16; 7-571 (Gordon) 1941-42 Lowest team totals: For; 22 (vs. Balmain) 1946-47; 33 (vs. St. George) 1898-99; 37 (vs. West. Subs.) 1942-43; 37 (vs. Gordon) 1973-74. Against: 22 (Cumbwland) 1912-13. Most centuries in 1st Grade: 11 - E.P. Barbour 181 (vs. Gordon, 1914-15); 153 (vs. Sydney, 1910-11); 143 (vs. Redfem, 1912-13); 152 (vs. Gordon 1915-14); 135* (vs. Burwood, 1912-13); 135 (vs. Glebe, 1913-14); 128* (vs. Petersham, 1910-11); 120 (vs. Sydney, 1912-13); 117 (vs. Redfem, 1911-12); 109 (vs. Glebe, 1911-12); 103 (vs. Nth Sfiney, 1914-15). Note: In successive innings in 1913 Eric Barbour scored 120, 31*, 135*, 143, 87, 99. 9 - H.O. Rock 161 (vs. Glebe, 1922-23); 154 (vs. Randwick, 1924-25); 150 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1923-24); 144 (vs. Petersham, 1924-25); 133 (vs. Balmain, 1925-26); 132 (vs. Wests, 1924-25); 126 (vs. oO. Nth Sydney, 1919-20); 117 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1920-21); 117 (vs. Marrickville, 1921-22). 8 - I.E. Fisher 136 (vs. Sutherland, 1976-77); 120 (vs. St. George. 1972-73); 119* (vs. Randwlck, 1973-74); 109 (vs. Sydney, 1971-72); 107 (vs. Cumberland, 1970-71); 100* (vs. N. District, 1974-75); 100 (vs. Petersham, 1970-71); 100 (vs. Cumberland, 1969-70). 7 - J.M. Taylor 253 (vs. Waverley, 1923-24); 141* (vs. Randwick, 1922-23); 123 (vs. N. District, 1925-26); 118 (vs. Nth Sydney, 1923-24); 115 (vs. Glebe, 1924-25); 110 (vs. Petersham, 1923-24); 104 (vs. Wests, 1923-24).

FIRST GRADE CAREER RECORDS BATTING - minimum 1500 runs Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Inns N.O. H.S. . Runs Ave I.E. Fisher 1969-70 155 19 136 4406 32.4 D. Scott-Orr 1952-59 100 4 118 2210 23.0 A.B. Crompton 1961-80 237 29 109 4042 19.4 C.J. Tozer 1909-14 51 11 166* 2092 52.3 H.O. Rock 1919-26 95 7 161 3899 44.3 F.H. McElhone 1905-13 89 9 148 2053 25.7 E.P. Barbour 1909-15 59 7 181 3086 59.3 H.M. Stephen 1898-1903 66 3 149 2023 32.6 A. Alderson 1951-66 96 28 139 2991 43.9 M. Ives 1959-71 88 7 115* 1972 24,3 J. Hellmrich 1930-37 113 11 124 2974 29.2 J. Bogle 1916-20 62 12 158* 1962 39.2 K.H. Sheffield 1949-61 146 22 121 * 2919 23.5 P.V. James 1968-77 125 24 109* 1853 18.3 J.E.P. Hogg 1924-30 77 7 150 2894 41.3 E.F. Rofe 1915-24 84 11 118 1823 24.9 R. Bardsley 1914-22 85 10 112 2677 35.7 J.W. Chapman 1933-40 80 12 112* 1754 25.8 L.C. Best 1914-21 107 13 169* 2593 27.6 J.H. Everett 1955-67 101 9 98 1749 19.0 W.A. South 1937-43 115 13 106 2561 25.1 N. Falk 1932-36 56 8 125* 1718 35.8 G.C. Hogg 1926-33 85 7 145 2539 32.6 F. Leventhal 1939-44 88 1 101 171S 19.7 B. Dwyer 1943-49 91 S 124 2452 28.5 F.M. Farrar 1939-46 102 0 71 1692 16.6 J. Erby 1959-69 107 8 90 2440 24.7 A.W. Ross 1924-30 69 14 201 1680 30.6 J.B. Lane 1904-13 96 10 126 2298 26.7 O.E. Nothling 1921-26 50 8 132* 1654 39.4 R.B. Minnett 1906-15 80 10 123 2289 32.7 J.V. Gamer 1920-26 68 11 209 1638 28.7 J.M. Taylor 1922-26 41 4 253 2231 60.3 B.J. Smith 1928-36 83 9 144 1529 20.7 G.R. Wilson 1971-78 107 5 104 2217 21.7 P. Hall 1953-58 74 4 95 1527 21.8 BOWLING - minimum 100 wickets Wkts Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave M. O'Sullivan 1969-81 362 7377 20.4 B.J, Smith 1928-36 118 3392 28.8 P.V. James 1968-77 293 6555 22.4 L,C. Best 1914-21 117 2904 24.8 W.J. Stack 1905-15 269 5103 18.9 F, Stening 1955-61 114 2283 20.0 S. Smith 1941-46 241 4386 18.2 I. Thew 1948-54 110 2230 20.3 M. Pawley 1962-69 231 4358 18.9 T. G. Parsonage 1930-34 109 2217 20.3 G.H. Pike 1971-80 229 4852 21.2 J.W. Chapman 1933-40 108 2622 24,3 R.B. Minnett 1906-15 200 3687 18,4 A.D. Fisher 1901-07 107 2352 21,9 D. Hanlin 1946-52 197 3176 16.1 E. Thew 1941-50 107 2607 24.4 J.V. Gamer 1920-26 186 3567 19.2 E.L. Trennery 1917-20 106 2089 19.7 R.J.A. Massie 1910-14 166 2289 13.8 F.J. Ring 1941-45 103 2621 25.5 O.E. Nothling 1921-26 158 2399 15.2 A.C. Yates 1916-22 103 2652 25.8 W. Armstrong 1959-69 154 4021 26.1 D.R. Cristofani 1948-52 103 2228 21.6 D.G. Fox 1957-66 147 3547 24.1 A.I. Blue 1898-1901 103 7 ? J.A.H. Jeffrey 1938-43 135 2797 20.7 C.H. Lawes 1918-23 100 2341 23.4 D. Walker 1953-58 131 3294 25.1 T.W. Garrett 1893-97 100 1 T FIELDING AND WICKETKEEPING Most dismissals in a season: A.B. Crompton 46 (39 cts., 7 stps.) 1973-74 J. Madgwick 36 (21 cts., 15 stps.) 1965-66 Most dismissals in career; A.B. Crompton 314 (258 cts., 56 stps.) 1961-80 Most dismissals in an innings: I. Wilson 7 (3cts. 4stps.) vs, UNSW 1980-81' SECOND GRADE RECORDS Premiers: 1911-12, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1979-80. Runners Up: 1907-08, 1909-10, 1977-78, Semi-finalists: 1960-61, 1961-62, 1971-72. Most runs in a season: R.H. Storey 679 (ave 45.3) 1968-69 Highest average: 0.E. Nothling 133.3 (400 runs) 1921-22 Most wickets in a season: 1. Wolfe 69 (ave 14.0) 1974-75 Best average: O.E. Nothling 6.3 1920-21 Highest Individual Score: C.J. Toier 211 (vs. Rodfem) 1910-11 Best bowling in an innings: C. Alderdice 10-63 (vs. St. George) 1939-40 Best bowling in a match: W.F. Matthews 14 for 75 (vs. Randwick) 1907-08 Best all round performance: J.H. Everett 650 runs (ave 38.2) 42 wkts (ave 13.8) 1965-66 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season; M. Hewett 28 (26 cts., : stps.) 1973-74 Second Grade Records (continued) Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 210 M. Ives and A. Low vs. Balmain 19S9-60 2nd wkt: 154 W. Caisley and R. Grant vs. Bankstown 1962-63 81 m 3rd wkt; 152 D. Hill and M. Thompson vs. Bankstown 1974-75 4th wkt: 193 R. Shand and A. Low vs. Bankstown (seal) 1963-64 A 5th wkt: 148 R.H. Storey and R.J. Thomas vs. Petersham 1968-69 6th wkt; 139 A.B. Crompton and I. McCristal vs. Mosman 1962-63 7th wkt: 150* B.W, Collins and R. J. Thomas vs. Gordon 1976-77 (« 8th wkt: 114 P. Beale and C. McRae vs. Randwlck 1978-79 9th wkt: 153 S. Ruff and P.V. James vs. Nth Sydney 1968-69 10th wkt: 90* A. Low and R. Mulready vs. Nth Sydney 1962-63 500 runs in one season; 679 R.H. Storey 1968-69 650 J. Everett 1965-66 512 I.W. Fouls lan 1973-74 672 R.C.M. Boyce 1912-13 630 R.C.M. Boyce 1910-11 503 R. Turner 1935-36 664 R. Shand 1963-64 554 J.H. Everett 1963-64 502 E. LeCouteur 1969-70 50 wickets in a season: 69 I. Wolfe 1974-75 52 S. Glenday 1979-80 51 N.W. Broughton 1911-12 51 A. Betts 1968-69 50 T.P. Flattery 1919-20 Most centuries in 2nd Grade: 5 - R.C.M. Boyce 145* (1912-13); 124 ("1910-11); 124 (1912-13); 106 (1910-11); 102 (1910-11). 4 - J. Everett 147* (1963-64); 102 (1960-61); 101* (1954-55); 100 (1964-65). 4 - B.W. Collins 113 (1973-74); 104 (1968-69); 103 (1972-73); 101* (1976-77). 3 - A. U>w 201* (1958-59); 184 (1963-64); 104 (1959-60). THIRD GRADE RECORDS Premiers: 1980-81 Minor Premiers: 1975-76. Runners Up; 1951-52, 1974-75. Senl-finalists; 1962-63, 1963-64. Encouragement Award: 1973-74. Most runs in a season: V. Golden 528 (ave 48.0) 1939-40 Highest average: M. Tonkin 68.0 (272 runs) 1960-69 Most wickets in a season: Dick Cotton 54 (ave 11.7) 1966-67 Best average: G. Pike 7,3 (17 wkts) 1969-70 Highest individual score; A.D. Forbes 221 (vs. Randwlck) 1909-10 Best bowling in an innings: S. Ruff 9-31 (vs. Randwick) 19611-69 Best bowling in a match; C. McRae 14-45 (vs. Petersham) 1973-74 Most dismissals (wicketkeeplng) in a season; T. Driscoll 35 (25cts, lOstps.) 1980-81 Highest Partnerships: (details available only since 1960) 1st wkt: 164* P. Mackay and A. Shaw vs. Manly 1979-80 2nd wkt; 115 D. Foley and E. Noble vs. - 1962-63 3rd wkt; 121 D. Ridley and G. Parker vs. N. District (semi) 1975-76 4th wkt: 151 F. Wagner and D. Clarke vs. Glebe 1961-62 5th wkt: 191 A. Frost and T. Driscoll vs. Macquarie Uni. 1980-81 6th wkt: 139 J. Davis and L. Williams vs. N. District 1965-66 7th wkt: 121 A. Dletsch and R. Richards vs. Paddington 1963-64 8th wkt; 91 J. Wall and P. Dillon vs. Penrith 1979-80 9th wkt; 69* A. Frost and S. White vs. Western Subs. 1980-81 • 10th wkt: 57 H. Anderson and G. Waugh vs. Gordon 1963-64 * Most centuries in 3rd Grade: 3 - K.W. Asprey 117 (1923-24); 116 (1923-24); 131 (1924-25). 2 - A.D. Watson 169 (1908-09); 103 (1908-09). 2 - N. Corkhill 137* (1956-57); 109 (1957-58). 2 - A. McMahon 155* (1964-65); 100* (1962-63) 2 - I.W. Foul sham 117 (1965-66); 101* (1966-67). FOURTH GRADE RECORDS Premiers: 1976-77; 1980-81 (also Minor Premiers) Semi-finalIsts; 1963-64, 1971-72, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1979-80. Most runs in a season: J. Watts 565 (ave 43.5) 1975-76 Highest average: R. Scamps 119.0 (238 runs) 1965-66 Most wickets In a season: A. Jakes 76 (ave9.8) 1969-70 til. Best average: A. Smythe 3.6 (16 wkts) 1950-51 Highest individual score: K. Sheffield 134 n.o. 1948-49 Best bowling in an innings: A. Smythe 8-19 (vs. Gordon) 1950-51 Best bowling in a match: P. Dillon 13-54 (vs. Balmain) 1979-80 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: A. Wallis 29 (24cts, 5 stps.) 1980-81

Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 167 R. Hunter and K. O'Connor vs. N. District 1974-75 % 2nd wkt: 191 R. Mangan and 1. Tabrett vs. Mosman 1972-73 3rd wkt: 114 C. Smoker and M. Sewell vs. N. District 1975-76 4th wkt: 176 J. Mackie and L>. Williams vs. Balmain 19b5-66 Sth wkt: 96 C. McLeod and G. Gee vs. Waverley 1972-73 6th wkt: 125 L. Schwartzkoff and J. Watts vs. Sutherland 1976-77 7th wkt: 102 L. Schwartzkoff and M. Wilson vs. Cumberland 1976-77 8th wkt: 99 P. Jeffrey and A. Clarke vs. Nth Sydney 1961-62 9th wkt: 108 R. Scamps and D. Cohen vs. Cumberland 1965-66 10th wkt: 55 J. Sullivan and G.J. Scahill vs. Paddington 1947-48 Fourth Grade Centuries (25): R.M. Mills 126 1939-40 P. Hall 101 1949-50 R. Mangan 118 1972-73 A.R. Thom 127 1946-47 R. Hooke 100 1949-50 C. Dennis 114 1975-76 G. Butler 116* 1946-47 J. Ancer 113* 1962-63 J. Watts 108* 1975-76 D. Price 110* 1946-47 R. Scamps 131 1963-64 P. Mackay 100* 1976-77 J. Crawford 106 1946-47 B. Bumston 108* 1963-64 G. Cooper 124* 1977-78 K. Sheffield 134* 1948-49 R. Scamps 126* 1965-66 M. Sewell 111 1977-78 P. Armstrong 110 1948-49 J. Mackie 110 1965-66 A. Grattan-Smith 100* 1977-78 M. Sainsbury 110 1948-49 B. Andrews 107* 1965-66 W. Swanton 101* 1949-50 G. Gulliver 100 1969-70 FIFTH GRADE RECORDS (University's Sth Grade entered the N.S.W.C.A. competition in 1969-70 and from 1974-75 have fielded two teams.) Premiers: 1980-81 (Also Minor Premiers) Semi-Finalists: 1974-75 ,77-78 Most runs in a season: D. Graddon 424 (ave 32.6) 1980-81 Highest average: ■ G. Gulliver 213.0 (213 runs) 1969-70 Most wickets in a season; R. Hewlett 57 (ave 10.6) 1977-78 (5A and 5B) Best average; J. Malicki 8.4 (20 wkts.) 1976-77 Highest individual score: M. Blackler 165 (vs. Sutherland) 1978-79 Best bowling in an innings: A. Baigent 9-17 (vs. Gordon) 1980-81 Best bowling in a match: R. Howlett 14-84 (vs. Gordon) 1977-78 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season; G. Macauley 27 (27 cts.) 1971-72 Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 130 J. Loxton and S. Clarke vs. Manly 1980-81 2nd wkt: 167 D. Morgan and J. Watts vs. Bankstown 1979-80 3rd wkt: 90* M. Pain and D. Graddon vs. Waverley B 1980-81 4th wkt: 118 D. Morgan and A. Hoop vs. N. District B 1977-78 Sth wkt: 127* S. Judd and C. Hillman vs. St. George 1975-76 6th wkt: 174 M. Lynch and P. Greenwood vs. U.N.S.W. 1977-78 7th wkt: 102 M. Laing and 0. Morrow vs. Ma^ly B 1974-75 Sth wkt: 93* G. McNally and M. Cepak vs. Cumberland 1977-78 9th wkt: 77 M. Connellan and J. Goncalves vs. N. District B 1976-77 10th wkt: 60* M. Sinclair and C. Cropper vs. St. George 1980-81

Fifth Grade Centuries (18): A. Collins 102 1964-65 P. Palesy n o 1977-78 M. Sinclair 101* 1980-81 G. Hammer 153 1968-69 M. Lynch 102 1977-78 A. Frost 101 1979-80 G. Gulliver 123* 1969-70 M. Blackler 165 1978-79 « J. Emmett 101* 1973-74 P. Logan 115 1978-79 I. Grant 103* 1973-74 M. Counsel 104 1980-81 P. Kell 113 1974-75 J. Tarhala 102 1978-79 S. Judd 105* 1975-76 G. Parker 102 1978-79 D. Morgan 116 1977-78 J. Watts 112 1979-80 POIDEVIN-GRAY RECORDS Runners Up: 1959-60 Most runs in a season: D. Walkhom 361 (ave 72.2) 1938-39 Highest average: F. Farrar 88.7 (266 runs) 1939-40 Most wickets in a season: J. Jeffrey 33 (ave 11.2) 1938-39 Best average: R. Lee 5.5 (12 wkts) 1969-70 Highest individual score: D. Walkhom 173* (vs. Nth Sydney) 1938-39 Best boMling in an iiinings: G. Keighran 8-41 (vs. Bankstown) 1973-74 Best all round performance: R. Lee 5-0-130-291-58.2 (ave) 1969-70 Most wickets in a season; A. Jakes 76 (ave9.8) 1969-70 Best average; A. Smythe 3.6 (16 wkts) 19S0-51 Highest individual score: K. Sheffield 134 n.o. 1948-49 Best bowling in an innings: A. Smythe 8-19 (vs. Gordon) 1950-51 Best bowling in a match: P. Dillon 13-54 (vs. Balmain) 1979-80 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: A. Wallis 29 (24cts, 5 stps.) 1980-81

Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt: 167 R. Hunter and K. O'Connor vs. N. District 1974-75 % 2nd wkt: 191 R. Mangan and 1. Tabrett vs. Mosnan 1972-73 3rd wkt: 114 C. Smoker and M. Sewell vs. N. District 1975-76 4th wkt: 176 J. Mackie and Williams vs. Balmain 19bS-66 5th wkt: 96 C. McLeod and G. Gee vs. Waverley 1972-73 6th wkt: 125 L. Schwartzkoff and J. Watts vs. Sutherland 1976-77 7th wkt; 102 L. Schwartzkoff and M. Wilson vs. Cumberland 1976-77 8th wkt: 99 P. Jeffrey and A. Clarke vs. Nth Sydney 1961-62 9th wkt: 108 R. Scamps and D. Cohen vs. Cumberland 1965-66 10th wkt: 55 J. Sullivan and G.J. Scahill vs. Paddington 1947-48 Fourth Grade Centuries (25): R.M. Mills 126 1939-40 P. Hall 101 1949-50 R. Mangan 118 1972-73 A.R. Thom 127 1946-47 R. Hooke 100 1949-50 C. Dennis 114 1975-76 G. Butler 116* 1946-47 J. Ancer 113* 1962-63 J. Watts 108* 1975-76 D. Price 110* 1946-47 R. Scamps 131 1963-64 P. Mackay 100* 1976-77 J. Crawford 106 1946-47 B. Bumston 108* 1963-64 G. Cooper 124* 1977-78 K. Sheffield 134 •* 1948-49 R. Scamps 126* 1965-66 M. Sewell 111 1977-78 P. Armstrong n o 1948-49 J. Mackie 110 1965-66 A. Grattan-•Smith 100* 1977-78 M. Sainsbury 110 1948-49 B. Andrews 107* 1965-66 W. Swanton 101* 1949-50 G. Gulliver 100 1969-70 * FIFTH GRADE RECORDS (University's 5th Grade entered the N.S.W.C.A. competition in 1969-70 and from 1974-75 have fielded two teams.) Premiers: 1980-81 (Also Minor Premiers) Semi-Finalists: 1974-75 ,77-78 Most runs in a season: D. Graddon 424 (ave 32.6) 1980-81 Highest average: G. Gulliver 213.0 (213 runs) 1969-70 Most wickets in a season: R. Howlett 57 (ave 10.6) 1977-78 (5A and 5B) Best average; J. Malicki 8.4 (20 wkts.) 1976-77 Highest individual score: M. Blackler 165 (vs. Sutherland) 1978-79 Best bowling in an innings: A. Baigent 9-17 (vs. Gordon) 1980-81 Best bowling in a match: R. Howlett 14-84 (vs. Gordon) 1977-78 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: G. Macauley 27 (27 cts.) 1971-72 Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt; 130 J. Loxton and S. Clarke vs. Manly 1980-81 2nd wkt: 167 D. Morgan and J. Watts vs. Bankstown 1979-80 3rd wkt: 90* M. Pain and D. Graddon vs. Waverley B 1980-81 4th wkt: 118 D. Morgan and A. Hoop vs. N. District B 1977-78 5th wkt: 127* S. Judd and C. Hillman vs. St. George 1975-76 6th wkt: 174 M. Lynch and P. Greenwood vs. U.N.S.W. 1977-78 7th wkt; 102 M. Laing and D. Morrow vs. Ma^ily B 1974-75 8th wkt: 93* G. McNally and M. Cepak vs. Cumberland 1977-78 9th wkt: 77 M. Connellan and J. Goncalves vs. N. District B 1976-77 10th wkt: 60* M. Sinclair and C. Cropper vs. St. George 1980-81 Fifth Grade Centuries (18): A. Collins 102 1964-65 P. Palesy 110 1977-78 M. Sinclair 101* 1980-81 G. Hammer 153 1968-69 M. Lynch 102 1977-78 A. Frost 101 1979-80 G. Gulliver 123* 1969-70 M. Blackler 165 1978-79 J . Emmett 101* 1973-74 P. Logan 115 1978-79 § 1. Grant 103* 1973-74 M. Counsel 104 1980-81 P. Kell 113 1974-75 J. Tarhala 102 1978-79 S. Judd 105* 1975-76 G. Parker 102 1978 - 79 D. Morgan 116 1977-78 J. Watts 112 1979-80 POIDEVIN-GRAY RECORDS Runners Up; 1959-60 Most runs in a season: D. Walkhom 361 (ave 72.2) 1938-39 Highest average: F. Farrar 88.7 (266 runs) 1939-40 Most wickets in a season: J. Jeffrey 33 (ave 11.2) 1938-39 Best average: R. Lee 5.5 (12 wkts) 1969-70 Highest individual score: D. Walkhom 175* (vs. Nth Sydney) 1938-39 Best bowling in an iiinings: G. Keighran 8-41 (vs. Bankstown) 1973-74 Best all round performance: R. Lee 5-0-130-291-58.2 (ave) 1969-70 Highest Partnerships: 83. 1st wkt: 178 W. Ward and D. Walkhon vs. 1938-39 2nd wkt: 181 F. Farrar and R. Clark vs. 1939-40 « 3rd wkt: 116 P. ScaiUan and R. Mesley vs. 1967-68 4th wkt: 118 D. Clarke and P. Blazey vs. 1962-63 5th wkt: 124 T. Jenkins and M. Sinclair vs. 1975-76 6th wkt: 111* G. Maddocks and A. McMinn vs. 1975-76 7th wkt: 105 T. Buddin and G. Pike vs. 1969-70 8th wkt: 45 M. Hawker and S. Quartemain vs. 1979-80 9th wkt: 91 S. Woodhouse and I. McMinn vs. 1971-72 10th wkt: 39 D. Low and G. Waugh vs. 1964-65 ■Gray Centuries (14),: D. Walkhom 175* 1938-39 D. Clarke 104 1962-63 D. Walkhom 132 1939-40 P. Scanlan 103 1964-65 F. Farrar 165 1939-40 R. Lee 130 1969-70 R. Clark 132 1939-40 R. Lee 116* 1970-71 C. Dezamaulds 127 1952-53 E. Healey 103 1970-71 C. Pearson 101* 1954-55 C. Hood 108 1972-73 A. Cash 100 1957-58 T. Jenkins 100 1974-75 F. Hunro 100* 1959-60 ■ T. Jenkins 113* 1975-76

Addendum. The final entry under Poidevin-Gray Records on p.82 should read: Best all round performance: R.Lee 5-0-130-291-58.2 (ave) 12-66-5.5 (ave) 1969-70 Most dismissals (wicketkeeping) in a season: A.Shaw 15 (12 cts., 3 stps.) 1980-81 Pnhjcreitg (Cricket C l u b

ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

“= Reason 1981-82 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held on Tuesday 6th July, 1982 in the Coiranon Room, Holme Building, Old Union at 7.30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Apologies 2. Minutes of AGM of 8th July, 1981 3. Adoption of Annual Report for the 1981-82 season 4. Elections (a) Patron (b) President (c) Life Members (d) Vice Presidents (e) Honorary Secretary (f) Honorary Assistant Secretary (g) Honorary Treasurer (h) 2 Delegates to the NSWCA (i) 2 Delegates to the SUSU (j) 1 Delegate to the City and Suburban C.A. (k) 1 Delegate to the Buildings and Grounds Committee (1) 8 Members of the General Committee, at least 5 of whom shall be Undergraduates or Graduates proceding to a higher degree

5. General Business

(a) Draw for Guessing Competition (b) Other

J.F.Rodgers Honorary Secretary

Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting in the Bruce Williams Pavilion. Vice Presidents wishing to accompany the official party at dinner at the University prior to the meeting are requested to contact Alan Crompton by Monday 5th July (Phone; 2322088 -work 417057 -home). 1. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB

OFFICE BEARERS 1981-82

PATRON; Sir Hermann Black PRESIDENT; A .B .Crompton LIFE MEMBERS: W.J.Mackie, G.J.Scahill, F.E.McElhone (dec. 21/7/81) HON. SECRET&RY! J.F.Rodgers HON. ASSISTANT SECRETARY: M.Counsel HON. TREASURER; P.J.Beale COMMITTEE: D.Fairall, R.Green, R.Johnston, J.O'Donnell, K.Pitty, J.Quoyle, A.Shaw, C.Tomko VICE-PRESIDENTS; (Year when first elected) R.E.Alexander (1969), D.Armati (1978), The Hon. K.W.Asprey, Q.C. (1936), J.Baird (1979), Judge R.T.H .Barbour (1957), K.O.Binns (1951), Sir Hermann Black (1934-6, 1972), Dr. W.L.Calov (1950), L.Carrington (1978), A.Chapman (1975) , J.Chapman (1977), R.Cotton (1971), A.B.Crompton (1968), D.A. deCarvalho (1955), F.H. deCarvalho U950) , J .D .H .Dettmann (1949), D.A.T.Dickens (1952), B.Druery (1975), J.B.Erby (1962), J.H.Everett (1964), A.J.Falk (1974), N.Falk (1936), Dr.F.M.Farrar (1946), I.E.Fisher (1970), I.W.Foulsham (1970), Dr. D.G.Fox (1968), P.Gannon (1973), P.W.Gray (1981), P.B.Hall (1957), Sir George Halliday (1958), M.J.Ives (1969), A.Jakes (1970), P.V.James (1970), Dr.A.S.Johnson (1946), R.J.Lamble (1957), J.W.Laurie (1961), E.B.LeCouteur (1965), C.E.Lee (1980), R.J.Lee (1971), Dr. J.L'Estrange (1978), M.G.L'Estrange (1976), P.H.T.Lovell (1965), W.J.Mackie (1964), I.McCristal (1957), F.E.McElhone (1954 - dec 21/7/81), C.I.M.McRae (1981), J.Malicki (1973), R.C.Mesley (1970), J.H.Mould (1963), F.F. Munro (1960), Mr Justice G.D.Needham (1952), P.J.Neymian (1965), Dr. R.Y.Norton (1946), M.W.O'Sullivan (1975), M.Pawley (1967), R.Pearson (1975), Professor J.R.Peden (1972), G.H.Pike (1975), Colonel P.Pike (1976), A.T.Punch (1972), Dr. R.J.Richards (1958), Dr. D.D.Ridley (1976), D.Robinson (1971), J.F.Rodgers (1975), R.A.C.Rogers (1943), Dr. A.W.Ross (1930-32, 1981), G.C.Russell (1969), G.J.Scahill (1972), D.Scanlan (1967), P.Scanlan (1970), Dr. D.Scott-Orr (1958), M.F.Sewell (1980), K.H.Sheffield (1956), J.Smith (1977), J.Spence (1975), R.H. Storey (1972), R.J.Thomas (1969), J.R.White (1981), Professor Sir Bruce Williams (1969), G.R.Wilson (1978), I.E.Wolfe (1971). DELEGATES TO NSWCA: A.B.Crompton, M.F.Sewell DELEGATES TO SUSU; P.J.Beale, M.Counsel DELEGATE TO CITY &______SUBURBAN; D.Armati DELEGATE TO BUILDING & GROUNDS; P.J.Beale SOCIAL SECRETARIES; J.O'Donnell, G.Cooper POIDFVIN-GRAY COACH; P.Gannon ’ CAPTAINS: 1st Grade; Dr. D.D.Ridley 5th Grade A; L.Deverall 2nd Grade: A.B.Crompton 5th Grade B; M. Dickens 3rd Grade; M.F.Sewell 6th Grade A; J.Fleming 4th Grade; J.White 6th Grade B; J .Spence Poidevin-Gray: A.Shaw SECRETARY'S REPORT "0 mighty Caesar 1 dost thou lie so low? Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils, shrunk to this little measure?" Gentlemen, I present the 117th Annual Report of the Sydney University Cricket Club. REVIEW - A PREMipSHIP AND LITTLE ELSE For a season that promised much, following the euphoria of the three premierships of 1980-81, this season was one of intense frustration and disappointment. As will be gleaned from a reading of this Annual Report, the first 4 grades won only 17 of their 68 games and the Club finished 17th in the Club Championship - our lowest position ever. (Before 1973-74 there were never more than 16 teams in the competition and since 1973-74, we had never fallen lower than 15th). - "Du sublime au ridicule." The season was saved by Lloyd Deverall's 5th Grade side who won the Premiership to repeat their success of 1980-81. To win a competition is difficult enough but to win successive premierships, particularly in a season where the atmosphere of the rest of the Club was not exactly that of success, deserves much praise. The efforts of Lloyd himself have been justly and worthily rewarded. How, then, are the extraordinary slump of the first 4 Grades and the continuing success of the 5th Grade to be reconciled? If the first is attributed to one of a number of causes, how did these causes not affect the 5th Grade? Such imponderables! Perhaps a combination of a number of factors affected the first 4 Grades with much more force. Certainly the unavailability as captain of each of last season.' s three premiership captains brought about a lack of continuity. The loss of experienced and valuable players from the higher grades meant that their places had to be filled by players whose lack of experience needed a careful and special direction. Perhaps there was a hint of complacency at the beginning of the season when we had not sufficiently girded our loins to do combat effectively with some strong clubs on vastly improved University wickets, thanks to the skill of the new curator, Peter Leroy. As the season unfolded emd success had been almost non-existent, so ceime a loss of enthusiasm for the tough grind of effective practice and a lack of commitment players began to make themselves unavailable. The usual toil ot . injuries and illnesses seemed magnified in this atmosphere. However, the ultimate disappointment in the season was the sense that the Club had regressed and the impetus and enthusiasm that had been carefully built upon during the previous ten years had dried up. We had failed to build on success. Surely now, the overriding necessity is to msJce all out efforts to redefine our goals and improve our posit­ ion. This will require a great deal of concerted tenacity and strength of character just as it will require technical skill at cricket. This is especially imperative if, as seems likely, the NSWCA competition is to be restructured in 1983-84 to allow for a promotion and relegation system, based on the Club Championship results of 1982-83. It is all very well to say that spirit and keenness are high - the standard line in many dismal past years when the Club was used to sparse success - but even these will die without a more constructive 3. performance on and off the field. YOUNGER PLAYERS OF THE FUTURE Of the 5 goals mentioned in the 1980-81 Report, it is pleasing to report that success was achieved in at least one area. The appoint­ ment of Peter Gannon as paid Under 21 coach and his arrangement of practices, trial games and the Poidevin-Gray season showed a mark of professionalism which had been lacking previously. The only regret was the close loss in the last round which meant that the Poidevin-Gray side did not contest the Final. However, the positive aspects of this venture should remain the ultimate feeling. Indeed, the performances of young players many new to the Club, who should form the strength of the Club for some seasons was a cause for hope. David Loxton (536 runs and 30 dismissals in all Grades and P.G.), David Quoyle (505 runs), Robert Denton (451 runs), Matthew Horton (324 runs and 39 wickets) and Warren Searles (43 wickets) all had outstanding debut seasons. The continued development of young players such as Craig Tomko, Guy Reynolds and Scott Davis and, in the 5A's of Peter Healey, George Coroneos and Rohan Wilson, should form a further plank on which to build. OLDER PLAYERS OF THE FUTURE There were similarly productive efforts from some of those who might be termed veterans. Principal of these was Damon Ridley's scoring of 500 runs in 1st Grade, the performance of which adds his name to only five others who have scored 500 runs in their initial 1st Grade season. His batting, particularly before Christmas, and dedicated captaincy revealed all his legendary enthusiasm and ability and belied his supposed age. A personal highlight in which the Club was pleased to share was the apppintment of Club President Alan Crompton as manager of the Australian team which toured New Zealand in February and March. This was a deserved reward and measure of the high regard in which Alan is held as an administrator. He again served as a member of the Australian Cricket Board and, for a time, acting chairman of the Executive Committee of the NSWCA and sandwiched in between all these duties and a busy legal practice, appearances as captain of the Club's 2nd Grade side and a successful return to the opening batting spot. Ad multos annos! On the subject of veterans, the performance of David Fox and Dick Townsend almost escaped unrecognised. David captured his 200th wicket for the Veterans XI during the season. When this is added to the 354 wickets he took in Grade cricket for the Club, it represents a magnificent testimony to 2 5 years service. Dick, as constant as the Northern Star, took his wicket tally for the Veterans past 400 during the season. INITIATIVES The Club administration was involved in the following developing areas during the season: 1. The appointment of Peter Leroy as groundsman by the Sports Union brought a worker of great ability and pride in his own efforts. It is a regret that the success of the Club did not match Peter's work. 4. 2. Kevin Emery, a young English professional and graduate of Bristol University, played for the Club and was entertained and accommodated by Mark Sewell, Peter Gannon and the Quoyles for which the Club expresses much thanks. 3. The resurrection of an effective newsletter was undertaken with success by Chris Elder and Michael Counsel, editors of the feared 'Journal'. 4. The sponsorship of the 'Player of the Round' by Coruba Rum broke new ground and brought new meaning to the term 'after match drink.' 5. Sponsorship was also gratefully received from Cottees who provided 'lighter refreshmehts' in the form of cordials for drinks sessions during play. The season's supply was greatly appreciated and our thanks go to Cottees and Dr. Christopher Hudson for these provisions. 6. The extensive Intervarsity programme included matches against Tasmania, Queensland, A.N.U. and Adelaide and hearkened back to the halycon I.V. days of the 1960's. Michael Counsel was again the prime force here. The Club's extra games, including the all-conquering country tour, again went with customary efficiency. 7. The first Australian Universities' tour to the U.K. will take place in May/June 1982. The AUSA, particularly Hugh McCredie, are to be congratulated for their vision. Three Club members, Craig Tomko, Damien Grattan-Smith and Mick O'Sullivan were selected and the Club's best wishes and a modest s\im fto with each of these worthy tourists. It might be mentioned that, added to his other many achievements, Mick O'Sullivan captured his 500th wicket for the Club during the season. 8. The Club was zoned in the City Central group in the newly formed "Commonwealth Bank" State Shield, City Central won the Metropolitan Division and ended up joint holders with Country Northern when the Final was drawn. Congratulations go to Michael O'Sullivan, Damien Grattan- Smith, Geoff Cooper, Ian Wijson and Max Blackler who played in this successful side. APPRECIATION Mention has been made of Alan Crompton, Club President, for whom no little request is too much. Phil Beale has again guarded the finances of the Club with quiet efficiency. He took over Alan's position as 2nd Grade captain for the last few matches and revealed much flair and patience. The Social Committee under John O'Donnell and Geoff Cooper has relieved the burdens of the season with a sense of fun. However, all these and other members of the Committee will forgive me if I dwell on the Assistant Secretary, Michael Counsel whose efforts have been untiring, unsparing, most diligent and always carried out with a gentlemanly aura which characterises Michael himself. He has co-ordinated the Intervarsities, managed the Poidevin-Gray side, organised the Club's newsletters, emswered correspondence that I have passed on and established himself as a 2nd Grade batsman. He was a thoroughly deserving winner of the J.C.Morris Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding Clubman. May I also thank my fellow selectors, the captains of the various grades, whose job reaches far beyond the direction of operations on the field on Saturdays as I discovered first hand during the last 5 5. games. The encouragement and help given by this group to all players was genuine and worthwhile. Without advisers of the calibre of former secretaries, Mark Sewell and Damon Ridley, the secretary's job would be onerous in the extreme. I was fortunate to have these two firm friends to call upon again. The assistance provided by the staff of the Sports Union under that indefatigable worker, secretary Roy Pearson, and Ross Jones, was as gratefully received as ever, as were the efforts of the staff at the Pavilion. Similarly, Bob Radford, John Wood, Brian Hughes and the secretarial staff of the NSWCA have been ever smiling and helpful, despite the numerous requests and problems imposed on them. We can only look forward to the 1982-83 season in a positive manner and from the embers, rekindle the flame. James Rodgers Hon.Secretary.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

FIFTH GRADE P^MIERS 1 Congratulations Lloyd Deverall and your close-knit band of players who performed so magnificently to record a second successive 5th Grade Premiership. History shows that it is always hard to back up cmd win again, and this makes this Premiership that much more worthy. To you, Lioyd, we all say "thank you and well done" for your personal part in the form of so much hard work in your first year of captaincy, and to all team members we say "Congratulations" for your deserved victory. THE DISAPPOINTMENTS Sadly, the 5th Grade Premiership was a shining jewel in what was otherwise a bitterly disappointing season. There was a time, in the not so distant past, when a season that included a premiership would have been considered a good one. I suppose it is a measure of the Club's recent successes that a season that included a premiership must nevertheless be considered such a dismal one. The results and the premiership tables published elsewhere in this report provide the reason why. WHY DID THIS HAPPEN? Needless to say we would all like to be able to put our finger on the reasons why, but this is not easy to do. Perhaps the reasons included the following:- (a) The preparation for the season was well organised and enthusiastic, But did we only pay lip service to the idea that to stay on top the Club must work even harder than usual after a successful season? Could it be that while we had a good physical preparation for the season, the mental resolve and mental toughness were missing? (b) I recall writing in this Report last season of the dangers inherent in the success of that season and the importance of 6. not resting on our laurels. But could it be that there was nevertheless a subconscientious or unconscientlous let down? Could it be that we only thought the required determination was there? (c) The Premierships of the previous season were achieved against a background of very stable teams with very few unavailabilities. Was a lack of dedication among Club members and a lack of committment to the Club evident from the spate of unavailabilit­ ies throughout the season? Should the selectors have taken a harder line here? (d) Many players who were members of the Premiership teams of the previous season began the season one or two grades higher. The 2nd Grade team, for exaunple, began the season with five members of the previous season's 3rd Grade Premiership team, and the 3rd and 4th Grade teams were similarly placed. While it is good to see players rewarded with promotion, could it be that some of these players took some time to adjust to and settle in these higher grades? (e) Thanks to Peter Leroy and his staff, we saw a tremendous improvement in the wickets on all the ovals. Could it be that bowlers had had too much assistance in recent seasons from "sporty" wickets at home and failed to realise they had to work harder for their wickets with a greater emphasis on line and length? Could it be that the batsmen failed to realise that on the vastly improved wickets they had to build 60's and 80's and 100's and not settle for the hard fought 30's and 40's on the more difficult wickets of the recent past? Whilst I believe that most if not all the above questions should be answered in the affirmative, I do not pretend that the above encompass all the reasons why the wheels fell off, and I doubt that anyone knows the complete answer. CLUB GOALS AND PROPOSE COMPETITION RESTRUCTURE Last season I talked of Club goals, and a deteirmination to win the Club Championship and the 1st Grade Premiership within three years. We've got two of those years to go! Perhaps a poor season was necessary to provide the necessary determination and resolve during the next two seasons. But now there is an additional goal that we may have to set our­ selves. At the time of writing, the N.S.W.C.A.'s Review Committee is considering responses received from Club Committees to a proposal that Grade cricket be restructured. One proposal is that the Clubs be splitinto two divisions of ten based on Club Championship results in the 1982/83 season, and that a promotion and relegation system based on Club Cheunpionship results operate thereafter with one Club being promoted and one Club being relegated each season. It is possible that this system or one like it could be introduced, with the result that the 1982/83 season results will be vital. Our Club, with its playing standard in recent years, its facilities, and its history and tradition does not deserve Second Division status. So it is imperative that our playing results in 1982/83 be excellent if such a system is introduced. Let's start thinking about that now! THE GOOD NEWS ^ * All, however, is not lost and I wholeheartedly support James Rodgers' remarks in his Honorary Secretary's report regarding:- (a) the astonishing improvement in the standard of our wickets (thank you Peter Leroy and your staff); (b) our considerable progress in the Poidevin-Gray coaching area (thanks Peter Gannon); (c) the sensible reverting to the three-day Intervarsity matches (Michael Counsel); (d) the revival of the Club's newsletter, usually defamatory 1 (Michael Counsel and Chris Elder); (e) the inaugural Australian Universities tour of England (A.U.S.A. and Mr. Hugh McCredie in particular). As will be seen from the above items, a number of initiatives have been taken during the season,, and perhaps we should not be too despondent about a season that hopefully we can soon look back on from a successful platform and explain as "just one of those seasons." VICE-PRESIDENTS' DAY AND OLD BLUES MATCH The third annual Vice-Presidents' Day and Old Blues Match was held, consistent with the Club's wish to maintain close contact with its valued Vice-Presidents. Again about 20 Vice-Presidents participated in one way or another in an enjoyable reunion day, despite the advent of rain late in the day. I reiterate last year's message that we are keen to see many more Vice-Presidents attend these days as our way of saying "thank you" for the keen support, both financial and otherwise, you all give to the Club. Please make a note of the first Sunday in March 1983! BLUES The Club's heartiest congratulations are extended to Damien Grattan-Smith on his award of a Blue. WORKERS Many of the people to whom the Club is greatly indebted and to whom the Club owes its continuing existence are referred to in James Rodgers' Report. Others who are equally deserving of our gratitude include:- Sir Hermann Black, our Patron and Chancellor for his keen support. James Rodgers, our Honorary Secretary. Where does one begin to try to describe James' extraordinary contribution to the Club? An insight is gained when one realises that in the face of adversity and disappointments, he expends even greater energies and seems to become even keener. One suspects also that his private disappointment is that much greater. But all this only hints at his contribution. For once, I am lost for words! Peter Glenday (1st Grade) and Les Carrington (Poidevin-Gray), our invaluable scorers. Peter Leroy, our curator, and his staff, for the dramatic improvement in the standard of our wickets, and for Peter's fanatical keenness which sadly went unrewarded in our playing results. Next season, Peter! Len Pascoe and Ken Laws, our guest speakers at the Annual Dinner. Mrs. Eric McElhone (widow of the late Mr. Eric McElhone), Dr. Jim L'Estrange and Mr. Ian Fisher, our trophy and award donors. 8. Damon Ridley, who would have been struggling for something to do for the Club if we had not let him type this Annual Report 1 CONGRATULATIONS The Club's congratulations are extended to the following trophy and award winners Batting Aggregate and Average; Guy Reynolds Bowling Aggregatel Peter Healey Bowling Average7~“ Julian White Eric McElhone Memorial Fielding Award; Craig Tomko Best and Fairest Awards; 1st - Terry Murphy 2nd - Peter Healey 3rd - Steve Martin Captain John Morris Memorial Award for Most Valuable Contribution to the Club on and off the Fiel^ Michael Counsel Ian Fisher Award for Most Valuable First Grade Performance; Damon Ridley Dr. J.L'Estrange Award for Most Valuable Lower Grade Player; Peter Healey Finally, congratulations are extended to the following Clubs for their successes:- Premiers 1st Grade: Randwick D.C.C. 2nd Grade: Balmain D.C.C. 3rd Grade: Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. 4th Grade: Petersham-Marrickville D.C.C. Club______Champions Balmain D.C.C. Commonwealth Bank State Shield Joint Premiers city Central and Country Northern Zones Poidevin-Gray Shield Premiers Mosman-Middle Harbour D.C.C. A.W.Green Shield Premiers Mosman-Middle Harbour D.C.C. We take some consolation (without overdoing it) from the fact that the season was a most enjoyable one despite its disappointments, and I wish all members a successful and enjoyable 1982/83. Alan Crompton PRESIDENT

The S.U.C.C. gratefully acknowledges CcMmS6

for Support given during the 1981-82 season.