Sport 1962-63
First XV Rugby 1962-63
Photo provided by Andrew Coope. Thanks, Andy!
Back Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Ray Dallywater, Ivan Chaplin, Neil Whalley, Dave Williamson, Dave Nuttall, Des Jones, Roger Poole, Mr. Hamilton
Front Row L-R: Thorpe, Benson, Andy Coope, Ron Newitt, Dave Sugden, Ken Johnson, Dave Fearnside, Norman Tate
1st XV Rugby Report
Played 16. Won 6. Lost 5. Drawn 5.
Points for 108. Points against 65.
Although the 1st XV have had only a moderate season, several positions were filled by young players who will be able to play for another two seasons.
There has not been a great deal of attacking power in the backs, but on the other hand their defence has been sound. Johnson, at stand-off, in his first year of senior rugby gained a final county trial and generally had a good season.
Our strength lay in the forwards. Williamson was invaluable in the lineouts while Nuttall frequently gave the backs possession with his superb hooking. In the back row Tate and Newitt turned out to be the great attacking forces in the team and Chaplin, in his third season with the 1st XV, was always in the forefront.
I would like to thank Mr. Tate and other members of staff for giving up their spare time to train the team, and Mr. Rhodes for keeping the pitches in excellent condition.
Sugden, D. A., UVIA (Captain)
U12 Rugby Squad 1962-63
Thanks to Phil Tibble for the photo.
Help needed with the names, please.
Back Row L-R: Atkinson, Neil Bowmer, Alan Hancock, Alwyn Mills, Chris Sanford, Alan Gibson, Perry, Tibble, Clive Allsop, Robert Parker, Mr. Glenn
Middle Row L-R: John Nock, Steven Kent, David Baines, Richard Price, Grant Smith, Steven Foster, Raymond Riley, Kenneth Osborne, Wilson
Front Row L-R: John Nicholson, Kevin Milnes, Robert Lister, Andrew Needham, Chris Clubley, Bert Jones, David Bowskill, Philip Jordan, Gatley, 10, Taylor, Chris Siddons, Steven Barraclough
Under 12 XV Rugby Report
The boys' enthusiasm this year encouraged us to run two teams and so introduce more boys to inter-school matches.
All players have still a lot to learn about playing as a team but if this year's enthusiasm is maintained further experience should soon rectify these weaknesses.
RECORD:- Played, Won, Lost
TEAM A:- 6, 4, 2
TEAM B:- 5, 2, 3
Some names have been added by David Baines. Thank you, David.
Girls Tennis Second Team
Photo contributed by Ruth Horn and Andy Coope. Thank you!
Back Row L-R: 1, Miss. M. Musgrave, Ruth Horn
Front Row L-R: 1, Christine Nicholson, Janet Davies, 4
School Athletics Team
Photo contributed by Ruth Horn. Thank you, Ruth.
Back Row L-R: Neil Stone, John Mills, Michael Osbourne, Neville Sutcliffe, David Mosley, David Sugden, Peter Buttle
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Brian Hawkes, Keith Shelley, Stuart Cockburn, Norman Tate, Desmond Jones, Bill Baxendale, Howard Fisher, David Fearnside, Mr. Hamilton
Third Row L-R: Miss. Musgrave, 2, Denise Sell, Christine Nicholson, Ann Vamplew, Hilary Barrett, Ruth Horn
Second Row L-R: Diane Sell, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Front Row L-R: John Duerden, Terry Mills, Alan Jones, 4
Second XV Rugby report
The 2nd XV have had a very successful season winning 12 and losing 2 of their 14 matches.
The highlight of the season came against old rivals, Heath G.S., and after a very hard-fought game Hemsworth emerged victorious by 14 points to 11. The easiest win of the season came in the last match against Doncaster T.G.S who were beaten 46 points to nil.
During the season a good pack has been welded together; led by Hryschko
they became a mobile unit which combined extremely well. A particularly good back row of Buttle, Tibble and Hunt, emerged.
The backs have also played well together and in every match have shown themselves superior to the opposition. Connolly and Midgley deserve mention.
I am sure that next season if any of the team are called upon for 1st XV duty they will fill in admirably.
Record:
Played 14 ; Won 12 ; Lost 2 ; Points for 242 ; Points against 23.
Cooper, P., U6S (Capt.)
Third XV Rugby Report
Although they played very few games, the 3rd XV have had a very satisfactory season, having won three and drawn one of the four matches played.
Despite frequent unavoidable changes they played well and enthusiastically as a team. The most entertaining game was against the West Riding Police Cadets. Although the opposition were considerably bigger, Hemsworth never lost heart and after being 5 - nil down went ahead to win, 14 ponits to 5. Coop had a fine attacking game and Orange covered well with some effective tackling.
On the whole the whole the side had a very enjoyable season and provided some useful reserves for the 2nd XV. Special mention should be made of Byrom, C.J., the pack leader, who inspired the forwards, and of Coop, the most effective threequarter.
Fearnley, G., 5R (Captain)
Colts Rugby Report
Photo contributed by Dave Fearnside. Thank you, Dave.
Back Row L-R: Mr. Tate, 2, 3, Baxendale, 5, Michael Osbourne, Keith Shelley, 8, Howard Fisher, 10
Front Row L-R: 1, 2, 3, David Fearnside, 5, 6
Played 12; Won 12; Points for 293; Points against 62.
The Colts were very successful this season winning all their matches, and in six out of the twelve games the side was considerably weakened by taking part in trials. Howey, Shelley, Stone, Fisher, Osborne and Fearnside all played for South Yorkshire and Fisher followed in Johnson's footsteps in representing England against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.
Fly-half Howey, who was well served by Hudson, greatly helped the side score nearly three hundred points, with his deceptive 'dummy' and sidestep. However, the skill of the backs is of little avail without the strength of the pack and in this respect Osborne, Fisher and Shelley were versatile forwards. Stone, besides being a safe full-back, kicked many goals.
The season's success emphasises the importance of keen reserves, the boys who turn out faithfully for practices week after week knowing that not likely to get a game on Saturday. The Colts team appreciates their support.
Fearnside, D., (Captain)
Under 14 Rugby Report
Played 13; Won 11 ; Lost 2; Drawn 0; Points for 285; Points against 55.
Eleven convincing victories, two narrow defeats; this has been a very successful season for the Under 14 XV.
Most of the points were scored by forwards, the mainstay of the side. Well led by Pickering, they quickly settled and developed into a very efficient and highly mobile pack. With outstanding work by Fradgeley in the line and swift heeling by Moxon from the set scrummages, they completely dominated many of our matches, though often up against heavier opponents.
The backs took longer to settle down and their weak tackling often let the side down early in the season. Eventually Jackson was moved from the pack to partner Buckingham in the centre and Hibbert converted to fly-half alongside Bates, and these changes brought added strength and rapid improvement. With ample possession from the forwards there were many chances for Gaskell and Sykes to use their speed on the wings. Once settled the side ran up 9 consecutive wins, though without being able to find a consistent place-kicker to convert tries into goals.
The team wish to thank Mr. Williams and Mr. Knox for giving up their time for training and coaching.
N.W. Pickering, 3B (Capt.)
Under 13 Rugby Report
The Under 13's have enjoyed a very successful season, thanks to the help of Mr. Smith, Mr. Shelton, and of Mr. Hodgson who left us at Christmas. As a result of some good tackling by Marston and Horrobin, the tries against were few. Most of our tries were scored by the threequarters and accurate goal-kicking by Mills contributed much to the team's success.
Out of 9 matches, 6 were won, 1 lost and 2 drawn.
School Cross Country Report
This year tile cross-country season opened with a run against Sheffield University on Wednesday, March 6th. Only the Senior team took part, and although Sheffield won, they did well to concede only six points to a strong side.
Two days later, the full school team took part in a triangular meeting at Doncaster against Doncaster Grammar School and Doncaster Technical Grammar School, and won all three sections convincingly.
In their next event, the Northern Schools' Cross Country Championships at Disley, the teams did fairly well, with two outstanding performances by Dearnley who came twenty-eighth out of five hundred and eighty competitors in the Colts' event, and Byrom, who finished twenty-eighth out of six hundred and thirty six in the Junior race. Buttle was the first senior home at one hundred and one out of four hundred and ninety-two runners.
The season closed with a home win over Wath Grammar School, all sections, Junior, Intermediate and Senior winning their team events.
Hawkes, B., L6R (Captain)
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| As last year, the 1st XI suffered the loss of another seven members. To complicate matters the Right Inner left school at Christmas. The task of reconstruction was certainly not enviable but we were lucky to find a good deal of promising talent amongst the juniors. In fact, three members were chosen from the Under 15 team. Perseverance in developing talent suitable for each position brought success. We have lost only 2 matches, winning 4 and drawing 3. The defence this year has been composed of the young members of the Under 15 team and the most experienced members of the team. J. Swift and D. Sell, although this is their first year in the 1st XI, have played with skill and intelligence. The left back, J. Kilvington, is an excellent back, steady and reliable. L. Cartledge who received her Colours last year playing in Goal has proved she is equally skilful as a Right back, while J. Davies, this year's goalkeeper, has played steadily throughout the season, occasionally presenting us with flashes of brilliance. The forward line was entirely reconstructed. C. Gaskell, the right wing, had played last year but had to rebuild the inner wing partnership with P. Adams. The inner-wing partnership on the left side of the field (H. Barratt and R. Sykes) has been successful although perhaps a trifle erratic at times. There was a marked hesitancy and indecision in the forward line at the beginning of the season but this they have almost overcome. I would like to stress that any faults have been easily made up by the determination and enthusiasm of every member. Theresa Cosgrove (Ceptain) Colours- Re-awarded to Theresa Cosgrove. New Colours to Christine Gaskell and Jean Kilvington. Results- Played 9. Won 4. Drawn 3. Lost 2. | |
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| This season the team has improved considerably. We were fortunate to have nine members left from last season who were joined by E. Tolley and P. Adams. In January P. Adams was promoted to the 1st XI but her place was capably filled by P. Jones. Because of the bad weather we were able to play only nine matches, five of which we won, one we drew and three we lost. On behalf of the 2nd XI, I would like to thank Miss Musgrave for giving up her time to coach us, and also Mr. Rhodes for his excellent care of the pitches. Margaret Purcell (Captain) Results- Played 9. Won 5. Drew 1. Lost 3. | |
| Hockey Under 15 XI | |
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| The team has had a very successful season, playing nine matches winning eight and drawing 1. 30 goals were scored and only one conceded. Unfortunately the team had just settled down to a high rate of scoring when the "Big Freeze" came and ten matches were cancelled, including the Hockey Rally. Leading goalscorers were J. McClure 10, A. Turner 9 and J. Jones 6. The forwards played well together and combined with the defence to make a really strong team. Our thanks go to Miss Jennings and the other members of staff have helped us throughout the season. Patricia Kilvington (Capt) Results - Played 9. Won 8. Drawn 1. Lost 0. Goals. For 30. Against 1 | |
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| The Under 14 XI have had a good season, winning their four matches. Fifteen goals were scored and only two goals were scored against the team. Leading goalscorers were C. Wood 7; M. Penn 3 and L. Hall 2. Although we have had only four matches the team have played well. Practices have been few because of the bad weather, especially during the second half of the season, but those held have been well attended. We would like to thank Miss Jennings who has helped and encouraged us throughout the season. Anne Parkes (Captain) Results- Played 4. Won 4. Drawn 0. Lost 0. Goals. For 15. Against | |
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| The Boys' Hockey Team has had a moderate season, having won 1 and lost seven of the matches played. The season was interrupted by bad weather, which spoiled what chances we had of matching last year's team in the feat of winning as many games as we lost. At Christmas we lost two seasoned campaigners in the person Moorhouse and Farrar. Both had played outstanding parts in the team and of course Moorhouse captained the team for the first term. The gaps they left were adequately filled by Thompson and Taylor who had little opportunity of proving themselves, but did not disgrace themselves in few matches played this term. The attack has had a good scoring record. Special mention should be made of the exploits of Mosley, who has been prominent for his scoring all season, and of Fletcher who proved a fast, clever right wing. I would like to thank Mr. Butler and Mr. Owen for the time they devoted to coaching the team, Mr. Rhodes for his expert care of the pitch and Dixon, who has been an indefatigable worker behind the scenes in post of secretary, as well as playing full-back. David Freeman. | |
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| The 1st XI has had a very successful season so far, winning 4 matches, drawing 3 and losing 1. Excellent bowling performances by Mosley, King, Nuttall and Sutcliffe have swept away most of the opposition, and Williamson having a wonderful season with the bat, supported by Benson, Newitt and Nuttall. We have been unlucky not to win every match. Batting Averages: Innings, Not Out, Runs, Average/Innings Williamson 6, 2, 158, 39.5 Benson 5, 3, 93, 23.25 Nuttall 8, 1, 91, 13 Bowling Averages: Overs, Maidens, Wickets, Runs against, Average King 31, 10, 17, 53, 3.1 Mosley 64, 22, 21, 158, 7.5 Nuttall 32, 13, 11, 59, 5.4 Sutcliffe 65, 15, 8, 179, 22.4 Whalley, N., U6S | |
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| Photo contributed by Fred Johnson and Alan Jones. Thank you. Fourth Row L-R: Neville Sutcliffe, David Mosley, Andrew Hudson, Dave Sugden, Keith Shelley Third Row L-R: 1, Stuart Cockburn, Brian Hawkes, Norman Tate, Des Jones, Tom Lowe, Peter Buttle Second Row L-R: Mr Crompton, Mr Tate, 3, Michael Osborne, Baxendale, Howard Fisher, Dave Fearnside, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Catley Front Row L-R: 1, John Dearnley, Terry Mills, Alan Jones, Bob Lunn, 6 | |