Sport 1966-67

Tennis U15

Photo from Margaret Barker. Thank you, Margaret.

Back Row L-R: Miss Jackson, Margaret Barker, Irene Whale, Vivienne Horton
Front Row L-R: 1, Angela Ryalls, Irene Fearnley

Rugby Under 13 XV and Colts

Under 13 XV
The Under 13 team did not have a very successful season. We got off to a good start, beating Thorne Grammar School but soon lost our form. Of the next eight games we won only two. In spite of this most disappointing run we did eventually regain our confidence, beating Dinnington by 21 points to 17, and this after being eight points behind at half-time.
Batty, K. Normans 2.

Colts XV
This has been an interesting year for the Colts XV, in spite of the fact that our results may seem on the face of it disappointing. We were rarely able to field our full side because so many were involved in trials and representative games. Stones, Basford, Earl, Broome and Wainwright played for South Yorkshire. Basford, Nicholls and Wainwright went on to play for the Combined Counties XV.

Early in the season we took part in a seven-a-side competition at Sheffield. We won the competition by beating Myers Grove by twenty points to nil in the final and, more recently, reached the semi-finals of the Hipperholme Sevens, losing to the eventual winners, Archbishop Holgate, York.

At the time of writing one competition remains, the Temple Moor Sevens. We hope that we can bring the trophy back to Hemsworth.
Nicholls, T. Danes 4.

Rugby Second XV

The fact that we won only four of our nineteen games shows clearly enough that this has not been a very successful season. The major factor in our disappointing showing has been the instability of the team. Every week there were one, two and even three changes in the side, and in the first half of the season especially, the captaincy changed hands frequently. This meant, of course, that there could be no real continuity in our training-schedules and the resultant apathy led to a situation that can only be described as disgraceful. On many an occasion we fielded more substitutes than reserves and in one match we began with only eleven players on the field.

The players who undoubtedly had talent hardly ever had the opportunity to show it because the side as a whole was always at some kind of disadvantage.

We did, however, achieve some measure of success in the Sevens Tournaments. We did not really get among the honours, but played some creditable games.

Although this is a tale of gloom, we are grateful to those members of our team who in the face of most trying conditions loyally supported their side and so their school.
Walker, M. U6A.

Rugby First XV

Photo and names from Arthur Gilbert. Thank you, Arthur.

Back Row L-R: Alan Jones, Arthur Gilbert, Dave Malkin, Glyn Baugh, Geoff Peckett, Walker
Middle Row L-R: Mr. Howdle, Mr. Parkin, Alan Tingle, Lewis Jackson, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Wilkinson
Front Row L-R: Brian Marsden, Bob Moxon, Dave Smith, Terry Mills, Peter Hryschko, Roger Poole, Billy Hibbert

Only six of last year's team returned to school and everyone knew that a tough season lay ahead. Even so, we have had a successful season, losing only two of the twenty-one matches played.

The highlights were, for us, our games against King's School, Pontefract and against Temple Moor, both of which we won, robbing Temple Moor incidentally of an unbeaten record.

The problem position of full back was after a few experiments filled by Hibbert who adapted himself very well to a strange position. The forwards were very mobile and made up for lack of weight by their ability to cover the field quickly. The front row of Moxon, Hryschko and Poole won more than their share of the ball and so were able to provide the backs with the chance to run. Smith especially benefited on the wing and ran in twenty-one tries. Jackson showed a great deal of determination in the centre and Lunn and Marston were always dangerous.

This season the school entered five sevens tournaments. At Bridlington and Ilkley we ran out of form, being eliminated fairly early. At Llanelli, however, we began to regain our confidence and reached the quarter finals, losing to the eventual winners. At Loughborough, we came into our own beating Normanton 15-11 in the final.

We thank Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Parkin and Mr. Howdle who have given up their time to coach and train the team; and we also thank our many loyal supporters whose encouragement is an essential part of our success.

Repeat Colours: Poole, Coop.
New Colours: Moxon, Smith, Hryschko, Mills.

South Yorkshire: Coop, Malkin, Jackson, Smith, Mills, Marston, Moxon, Poole, Hryschko, Marks, Tingle, Jones, Lunn.

Yorkshire: Poole.
Mills, T. LVIR.

Girls' Hockey Ist XI

The above image comes from Stephen Batey. Thank you, Stephen.

Back Row: Miss. Jackson, Sue Wren, 3, Dianne Sell, 5, 6, 7
Front Row: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Please help with the players' names.

The fact that we retained six of last year's team, together with a spirit of enthusiasm enabled us to build a strong, capable side.

Although we lost both our full backs at the end of last season, Carole Milthorpe and Kath Byra proved a reliable pair and helped to create a very strong defence. Denise Longley was brought into the side at right inner to give support to Marrion Pearson. This produced a well-balanced team.

During the year six members of the team visited the Wakefield Area trials and as a result, Dianne Sell was chosen to be captain of the South Yorkshire Team and Jennifer Swift was chosen at left half. Christine Griffiths and Sheila Radford were chosen as reserves.

In the Rally here at Hemsworth we won the competition for the second year in succession, defeating Barnsley High School by three short corners in the final.
Our leading scorers in the year were Christine Griffiths (18) and Jennifer Jones (15).

Played 14, Lost 5, Won 9.

Colours: Jennifer Jones, Christine Griffiths, Dianne Sell (repeat) and Jennifer Swift (repeat).

Hockey 2nd XI

The second XI has had a very successful season, losing in fact, only one match and that with a depleted team against Rothwell. Attendance at practices was often disappointing but we nevertheless fared well in matches, winning 6 and drawing 3 of the 10 played.

We thank Miss Jackson for her coaching, and Mr. Rhodes for his preparation of the pitch.

Hockey Under 15 XI

The Under 15 team has had a good season, winning ten matches, losing four and drawing one. We had only sixteen goals scored against us and scored 51 ourselves.

In the Rally we had a very good run beating Selby, Ossett and Rothwell. We were, however, very disappointed when we lost our match against Barnsley High School by the only goal.

Boys' Hockey Ist XI

Photo from Stephen Batey. Thank you, Stephen.

Back Row L-R: Kevin Boyden, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Front Row L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

For the first time ever the boys' hockey team had a full fixture list. Our standard of play was certainly higher than in the past, but our opposition was also tougher than that we have been used to. Nor did we enjoy the best of luck.

Because our side was unusually light the heavier grounds in November made life difficult for us, but we did fare much better on the red shale pitches.

We offer our congratulations to Bates who was selected for the South Yorkshire team. We thank Mr. Murray, Mr. Owens and Mr. Owen for their help in coaching the team and for their umpiring.

Colours: Rowley (repeat), Bates and Bridgwater.
Rowley, D. U6A.

Boys' Hockey 2nd XI and Under 15 XI

Hemsworth is one of the few schools in Yorkshire with three boys' hockey teams. The second and Under 15 teams were introduced for the first time this year in the hope that their experience will stand them in good stead when they graduate to the first team.

Fixtures were not easy to arrange for either team but the Second XI did manage four games, winning one and drawing one (and that against Dinnington 1st XI). The Under 15 team could arrange only two fixtures, both against Dinnington and both of which they won.
Rowley, D. U6A.

Athletics

Photo from Marrion Pearson. Thank you, Marrion.

At the time of going to print the girls' Athletics season had not really begun. Most of the fixtures were arranged to take place towards the end of term. Even so, there has been the usual activity at the training sessions and standards promise to be high. Marrion Pearson has done especially well in being chosen to represent the English Schools in their match against France.

The boys have, on the other hand, taken part in four matches, of which we have won two and twice come third.

For some seasons now there has been a tendency for our Juniors and Intermediates to win their sections only to see the Seniors beaten. This season has been no exception, but the great strength in our Intermediates section seems to assure us of success at all levels in the future.

The strength of the Intermediates was very much in evidence at the Yorkshire Sports, where Lowery became the Yorkshire Champion in the 100 yards, returning a time of 10.5 seconds. Kaye ran very well to take third place in the Hurdles, and Basford came second in the Junior Boys' Discus. Iveson who ran fifth in the Yorkshire Championships and Savage have both looked most impressive in their performances this season.

We hope that when the school expands to accommodate its comprehensive intake, we shall have the facilities brought up to date. The jumping-pits are especially in need of attention and, in general, it is difficult to attain the high standards necessary to win matches when the facilities limit performance in practice.
Dianne Sell, Smith, D. and Nicholls, T.

Boys' Tennis
Owing to the bad weather at the beginning of the season, the boys' tennis teams have been able to play only half of their fixtures. The matches that were played demonstrated some limitations in our play. Lack of real match practice made for some indecision in our play and our results suffered in consequence. We have, however, discovered several younger players during the course of the season. Many of them will be an asset to the school's tennis next season. Tate, J.
Girls' Tennis
The First Six has had a moderately successful season, winning five and losing two of its matches so far. We were both fortunate and unfortunate in that we had eight players of a high standard. As a result the team has never been really settled and the third couple has been changed several times. The Second Team suffered even more than the First in that only one player has been a permanent member of the team. Of six matches played we won three and lost three. The Under 15 team also won three and lost three of its six matches. K. Byra
Cricket
Photo and names from Arthur Gilbert. Thank you, Arthur. Back Row L-R: Mr. Morley, Terry Mills, Tony Horsfall, Mr. Hamilton, Geoff Peckett, 6, Mr Glenn Front Row L-R: 1, Bill Cooper, Dave Malkin, Peter Hryschko, Simon Jackson, 6, Kenny Bates The First XI has had a mixed season, winning two and losing three of its matches with one match outstanding. We lost to Percy Jackson G.S. by 80 runs, to Barnsley by one wicket and to Castleford by two wickets. Our best performances were against Mexborough whom we beat by four wickets, and against Dinnington, a match we won by 49 runs. We thank Mr. Glenn for giving up so much time to look after us and to coach us. Hryschko, P., L6A The Second XI has had a poor season. We have played only two of our matches and have lost both of them. On both occasions we have failed to turn out a full side, fielding only seven players in one of the matches. It has been the poor turnout rather than poor play that has lost the matches and the results were close enough to suggest that had we produced a full side we could have won easily. The team has, however, provided a useful training-ground for two players who have since won promotion to the First XI, Burrows and Hodgson. Lunn, R. The Under 14 team has had a most successful season, losing only one of its matches. The team has been strengthened by the all-round ability of Rafton whose form earned him a place in the South Elmsall and District XI and in the Yorkshire Trials. The main reason for our success, however, has been the enthusiastic support of both regular players and reserves who have faithfully turned out for practice through the season. We thank Mr. Minards for his coaching and for the time he has devoted to our practices through the season. Basford, J., Danes 3
Annual Cross Country Run
Photo from Stephen Batey. Thank you, Stephen.
Rugby Under 14 XV
Back Row L-R: Mr Knox, 2, Spruce, Bray, Richardson, 6, 7, Basford, 9, Mr. Smith Front Row L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4, Iveson, 6, 7, 8, 9 Under 14 XV The results of our matches this season have been most encouraging. Of fourteen matches played we won ten and drew two. With talented reinforcements from 3S we were able to build a very efficient side. The good handling and kicking of the backs together with the counter attacks swiftly mounted by the pack enabled us to run up a points total of 253. We thank Mr. Knox and Mr. Smith for their help in training the team and hope for an equally successful season next year. Richardson, J. Danes 3.