1950's

 

NABC HISTORY

 1950

 

Officers Elected

M Cotton (Patron), R Bock (Chairman), R Buss (Secretary-Treasurer), K Marvel (Assistant Secretary).

 

Vice Presidents

C Sandercock, A Hammond, C Laney, J Snellgrove, A Headon, C Harris, H Stuart, C Bennett, C Smith, L Harris, H Collins.

 

General Committee

R Bock (Chairman), R Buss (Secretary), K Marvel (Ass Secretary), M Harris, D Polden, D Hobbs, R Nutter.

 

Auditors

B Grafton.

 

Special Committee

C Sandercock, K McCarthy, M Harris, C Harris, D Hobbs, A Curran, J Hisgrove, W Bock, K Marvel.

 

Coaches

A Grade – Merv Harris

B Grade – Claude Sandercock

D Grade – K McCarthy

E Grade – B Grafton

F Grade – W Bock

G Grade – R Buss

 Reserve Coach – R Harris

 

Committee Notes

All players were requested to sell 2 shillings of “tatts tickets” each week to support fund raising.

Six teams played.

 

Men’s Squad

M Harris, K McCarthy, Buss, Bock, Claude Sandercock, Marvel, Butterfield, Nutter, Harold Partridge, Lance Wuttke, Norm George, Hisgrove, McLucas.

 

Results

Did not make finals.

 

Advertiser Friday the 12th May, 1950.

 Panthers 23 d MacDonalds 19. Scorers for Panthers – McCarthy 14, Sandercock 7, Harris 4, Buss 4, Bock 2.

 

 Pointer to Men’s Basketball Premiership

 Advertiser Thursday the 18th of May, 1950.

 Tonight’s clash between YMCA and Panthers should be an interesting pointer to the men’s basketball premiership possibilities. Panthers is still unbeaten and after its indecision of last week YMCA has improved on its wild shooting for goal.

 

YMCA Too Steady for Panthers

Advertiser Friday the 19th of May, 1950.

 Panthers 38 lost to YMCA 45. Scorers for Panthers – Sandercock 11, McCarthy 10, Harris 8, Buss 2.

 

Advertiser Friday the 26th May, 1950.

 Panthers 22 lost to Estonians 35. Scorers for Panthers – McCarthy 10, Sandercock 10, Marvel 2.

 

Advertiser Friday the 2nd June, 1950.

 Panthers 28 lost to Vytis 39.

 

Kingston Strike form to defeat Panthers

 Advertiser Friday the 9th June, 1950.

 Panthers 14 lost to Kingston 28. Scorers for Panthers – McCarthy 6, Marvel 3, Nutter 2, Harris 2, Sandercock 1.

 

OBI Defeated at Basketball

Advertiser Friday the 16th June, 1950.

Thrilling finishes marked the Men’s basketball at the OBI last night. OBI (top) suffered at the hands of Panthers. Scores were level with less than a minute to go.

Panthers 30 d OBI 28. Scorers – McCarthy 13, Sandercock 12, Marvel 2, Butterfield 2, Buss 1.

 

LDS Shock Panthers

Advertiser Friday the 23rd June, 1950.

 Panthers 42 lost to Latter Day Saints 45. Scorers for Panthers – Sandercock 18, Harris 12, McCarthy 6, Nutter 2, Butterfield 1.

 

McDonalds Lead Throughout

 Advertiser Friday the 30th June, 1950.

 McDonalds registered its first win of the season. It led Panthers throughout.

 Panthers 17 lost to MacDonalds 30. Scorers for Panthers – Butterfield 5, McCarthy 4, Sandercock 3, Harris 2, Buss 2, Bock 1.

 

Panthers losing Touch with Top 4

Advertiser Wednesday the 12th July, 1950.

With four rounds to play in A grade Men’s Baketball, Vytis, OBI and YMCA are assured of a place in the four. The fight for the fourth place will be between Kingston (10 points), Estonians (8), and Panthers (6). Panthers chances are slender. With much depending on its game against Estonians tomorrow.

 

Panthers Lose to Estonians in Overtime

Advertiser Friday the 14th July, 1950.

Estonians and Panthers had a neck and neck struggle which ended in a draw, but Estonians won after extra time.

Panthers 34 lost to Estonians 37. Scorers for Panthers – Sandercock 16, McCarthy 6, Marvel 6, Bock 5, Buss 2.

 

Panthers Continue Losing Streak

Advertiser Friday 21st July 1950

Panthers 20 lost to Vytis 45. Scorers for Panthers – Sandercock 8, Harris 6, McCarthy 6.

 

Panthers Lose Again

Advertiser Friday the 28th of July 1950

Panthers 20 lost to Kingston 38. Scorers for Panthers – Bock 5, Marvel 4, Sandercock 4, McCarthy 3, Harris 2, Nutter 2.

 

Panthers Lose to OBI

Advertiser Friday the 4th of August 1950

 Panthers 30 lost to OBI 40.

 The A Grade Men’s basketball minor round will end this week with Vytis, YMCA, OBI and Kingston comprising the final four.

 

 

1951

 

Officers Elected

J Leahy (Patron), H Possa (Patron), R Lee (Patron), M Catten (Patron), R Bock (President), R Buss (Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer).

 

Vice Presidents

AC Hammond, C Loney, J Snellgrove, A Headon, C Harris, H Stuart, C Bennett, C Smith, L Harris, H Collins.

 

Auditors

D Craig, N McLucas.

 

General Committee

R Bock (President), R Buss (Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer), K Marvel, M Harris, C Sandercock, K George.

 

Special Committee

C Sandercock, K McCarthy, M Harris, C Harris, D Hobbs, K Marvel, J Hisgrove, W Bock, M Sage.

 

Social Committee

K Marvel, K George, W McBride, M Sage, J Bradtberg.

 

Team Manager

Coach to be the official team manager.

 

Introduction of District basketball to South Australia

This aligned basketball clubs with SANFL football clubs (ie each club has a specific geographical area to look after), so Panthers officially became North Adelaide Basketball Club and all future players need to reside within the boundaries as set by the SANFL.

 

Results Men’s Program

Winter

A Grade Men lost the Grand Final by a point to West Adelaide.

Men’s C Grade                        Premiers

Men’s D Grade                        Premiers.

 

Five men took part in trials for the SA team for the Australian Championships, with 2 being successful (no details).

 

Men’s Squad

Merv Harris, Keith McCarthy, Norm MacLucas, Colin Grunert, Warren Bock, Frank Angove, Claude Sandercock, Ross Harris,

 

State Representation

F Angove, C Grunert.

 

Committee Notes

Senior fees increased from 10 shilling and sixpence to 21 shillings. Junior fees 10 shillings and sixpence and sub juniors, 5 shillings.

Panthers to form an Electric Light Cricket team, to keep players together.

A Grade matches moved from Southwark Drill Hall to Thebarton Town Hall from May, all other grades will move to Kensington.

Committee wrote to Tanunda, Freeling, Victor Harbor, Peterborough, Port Pirie, Loxton and Angaston to see if they would like Panthers to visit them for a game.

Club took 3 teams to Loxton for games, with Loxton winning the first two but NABC winning the Men’s A Grade game easily.

Ross Nutter won the association B Grade (Woolacott) medal, as well as the club trophy.

Club Vice President Mr Cliff Harris passed away.

 

Advertiser

Friday the 13th of July

Upset in Men’s Basketball

The biggest upset in the SA Men’s Basketball Associations A Grade district matches at Thebarton last night was the defeat of North Adelaide by Sturt. North Adelaide who was equal top is now in second position. Sturt which won by 4 points threw a goal a few seconds before the final bell.

North Adelaide 32 lost to Sturt 36. Scorers for North Adelaide – K McCarthy 8, F Angove 8, Sandercock 4, W Bock 3, R Harris 3, M Harris 2, W Machucas 2, C Grunert 2.

 

Friday the 27th July, 1951

North Adelaide 41 d Norwood 24.

 

Friday the 3rd August 1951

North Adelaide 48 d South 18. Scorers for North – McCarthy 16, M Harris 10, R Harris 9, F Angove 8, W Bock 3, C Sandercock 2.

 

Men’s Basketball Semi Finals Begin Tonight

Thursday the 9th of August 1951

 The semi finals of the SA Men’s Basketball Association’s Jubilee Championship will be played at Thebarton Town Hall tonight, beginning at 7:30pm. North Adelaide’s experience is expected to give it the edge over West Torrens, but the younger Torrens side should be able to maintain vigorous play throughout.

 

North and West in Basketball Final

Friday the 10th August 1951

North Adelaide and West Adelaide last night qualified for the final of the SA Men’s Basketball Association Jubilee Championships at Thebarton Town Hall next Thursday.

North Adelaide 71 d West Torrens 40. Scorers for North Adelaide – K McCarthy 19, R Harris 14, C Sandercock 14, M Harris 9, N MacLucas 7, F Angove 6, C Grunert 2.

 

North Adelaide Should Win Basketball Final

Thursday the 16th August 1951

West Adelaide (Minor Premier) and North Adelaide (second) will meet in the final of the SA Men’s Basketball Association’s Jubilee Championship at Thebarton Town Hall tonight. At their last meeting North beat West whose form deteriorated slightly in the past few weeks. North Adelaide’s Captain Coach (Merv Harris) has trained his team to a high pitch but West was hard pressed to defeat Sturt in the semi finals last week. North’s consistency and accurate shooting should give it the edge over West. If defeated West will have the right to challenge North next week.

 

West Adelaide Wins Men’s Basketball

Friday the 17th August, 1951.

The Jubilee Men’s Basketball final last night was won by West Adelaide by one point from North Adelaide. Scores were level at half time then see sawed until the final bell. North were unlucky when McLucas its tall forward missed three times seconds before the bell.

North Adelaide 39 lost to West Adelaide 40. Scorers for North – M Harris 19, N McLucas 11, J McCarthy 3, R Harris 3, Sandercock 2, W Bock 1.

 

 

1952

 

Officers Elected

M Cotton (Patron), Merv Harris (President), R Buss (Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer).

 Vice Presidents

B Fitzgerald, R Bock, J Tregonning, H Sandercock, Mrs MP Sandercock, C Loney, J Snellgrove, A Headon, H Stuart, C Smith, W Harris, H Collins.

General Committee

Merv Harris (President), R Buss (Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer), C Sandercock, R Harris, D Hobbs, L Alexander.

Auditors

N McLucas, J Adey.

Social Committee

N McLucas, R Kalms, L Sandercock, H Blyth.

Coaches

Following Coaches named for coming season (no details) – M Harris, R Buss, C Sandercock, B Grafton, D Hobbs.

Squad

Bob Buss, K McCarthy, M Harris, R Harris, C Sandercock, N McLucas, K George, W Bock, A Hare, Marvel, Alex Phillips.

Results

Lost Winter Grand Final to West by 4 points (49-53).

Won Elimination Tournment (def West 40-20) in October.

Committee Notes

New uniforms are requested for A & B Grades, with rest of teams to be dealt with gradually (assume this was the change to red and white).

Laceless basketballs may be available at 6 pounds each. If so the club will buy 6 (one for each grade).

Funds continue to be a problem, with notification that if there is to be an annual trip away and ongoing successful events.

Annual fees increased to 25 shillings for seniors and 15 shillings for juniors.

Training fees were set at 6 pence per week.

 F Angove made an Honorary Member of the Club.

 A Grade Men lost Grand Final by 4 points, but won the knockout competition run immediately after the season finished.

A Grade Men went to Loxton in July, and played 2 games, one against a local team and one against West Adelaide. Both games were won easily.

A trip to Broken Hill was also organised in October, but no details available.

John Hisgrove won the Men’s C Grade Club trophy and also the association medal for this grade.

Summer competition organised by South Australian Amateur Men’s Basketball Association for the first time, and NABC entered 3 teams, with the B Grade team coming top.

Club has its own court – outdoor (parklands assumed), with lights, which was used for all trainings and its availability was recognised as one of the reasons for some great results going forward.

State Representation

Keith McCarthy, Ross Harris, Warren Bock.

 

Advertiser Results

Opening Round of Season

Friday April 25th 1952

North Adelaide 45 d Glenelg 24. Scorers for North – C Sandercock 13, R Harris 11, K McCarthy 12, N McLucas 6, K George 2, N Bock 1.

No Major Upsets in Association Games

Friday the 2nd of May 1952

North Adelaide 44 d Port Adelaide 34. Scorers for North – C Sandercock 10, R Harris 10, N McLucaas 8, K McCarthy 7, K George 4, Phillips 3, W Bock 2.

Friday 16th May, 1952.

Sturt showed improved form to keep even with North Adelaide during the most part of the first half. But in the second half Norths gradually forged ahead and its greater experience earned it a 13 point win 41-24.

North Adelaide 41 d Sturt 28.

Friday the 23rd May 1952

West Adelaide defeated North Adelaide by one point after a thrilling struggle in the SAABA championship. North led all the way with McCarthy and R Harris scoring best, ably supported by Hare and Phillips.

North Adelaide 28 lost to West Adelaide 29. Scorers for North – McCarthy 10, R Harris 10, Phillips 4, Bock 2, Hare 2.

Friday the 30th May, 1952.

North 43 d Norwood 20. Scorers for North – R Harris 12, C Sandercock 9, N McLucas 9, K McCarthy 6, A Hare 4, K George 3.

Friday the 6th June 1952

North Adelaide, trailing by 6 points at half time fought back determinedly to win by three points. R Harris was outstanding throughout and the giants McLucas and Sandercock found touch in the vital last stages of the game.

North Adelaide 48 d South 45. Scorers for North – R Harris 13, McLucas 13, Sandercock 12, M Harris 6, A Hare 2, K McCarthy 2.

Men’s Basketball Final Four Taking Shape

Thursday the 12th June 1952

West Adelaide, North Adelaide and South Adelaide are the three teams that stand out after the first round of the district men’s basketball matches. North’s forward line has the advantage of height and a number of reserves that can be drawn on.

Friday the 13th June, 1952

 North 53 d Glenelg 20. Scorers for North – C Sandercock 17, R Harris 10, N McLucas 8, K McCarthy 6, M Harris 6, A Hare 6.

Friday the 20th June 1952

North played flawless basketball to overwhelm Port.

North Adelaide 48 d Port Adelaide 26. Scorers for North – M Harris 12, R Harris 10, N McLucas 10, A Hare 7, W Bock 5, C Sandercock 4.

Friday the 27th June, 1952.

 North Adelaide 44 d Torrens 26. Scorers for North – R Harris 14, A Hare 10, K McCarthy 7, C Sandercock 7, M Harris 2, W Bock 2, N McLucas 2.

Friday the 4th July 1952.

North was untroubled to best Sturt.

 North Adelaide 47 d Sturt 30. Scorers for North – C Sandercock 15, A Hare 10, M Harris 8, K Marvel 5, N McLucas 4, K McCarthy 3, W Bock 2.

Friday 11th July 1952

 North Adelaide 28 d West 27. Scorers for North – M Harris 10, K McCarthy 7, W Bock 4, C Sandercock 3, A Hare 2, Marvel 2.

Friday the 18th July 1952

 The two top district association basketball teams North and West, were extended to defeat Norwood and West Torrens respectively last night.

 North Adelaide 27 d Norwood 19. Scorers for North – R Harris 9, N McLucas 6, M Harris 4, A Hare 3, K McCarthy 3, W Bock 1, C Sandercock 1.

Friday the 25th July 1952

 North Adelaide 51 d South 31. Scorers for North – K McCarthy 17, A Hare 14, C Sandercock 12, R Harris 5, N McLucas 3.

 Narrow Win in Basketball

 Friday the 1st of August 1952.

 North Adelaide, minor premier, defeated West Adelaide by one point in an exciting district men’s basketball semi final last night.

 North Adelaide 46 d West 45. Scorers for North – K McCarthy 16, M Harris 9, N McLucas 9, A Hare 5, C Sandercock 4, R Harris 3.

 West Retains Basketball Premiership

 Friday the 15th of August 1952

 West Adelaide best North Adelaide, the minor premier by four points at Thebarton Town Hall last night to win the district men’s basketball premiership for the second time. Harris opened the soring for North, but Dawe equalised for West and accurate long shots by K Miller put West in front. From then on scores went goal for goal. West led 32-26 at half time.

 North Adelaide 49 lost to West Adelaide 53. Scorers for North – R Harris 13, N McLucas 9, K McCarthy 8, A Hare 7, M Harris 6, C Sandercock 4, W Bock 2.

 

 

1953

 

Officers Elected

S Clutterbuck (Patron), C Sandercock (President), R Buss (Secretary), N McLucas (assistant Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer), L alexander Vice President), K McCarthy (Vice President).

Vice Presidents

J Leahey, M Cotton, C Loney, C Smith, H Sandercock, Mrs M Sandercock, W Woolatt, R Davey, A Sage, J Snellgrove, A Headon, H Stuart, L Harris, H Collins.

General Committee

C Sandercock (President), R Buss (Secretary), N McLucas (Assistant Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer), K McCarthy (Vice President), L Alexander (Vice President), M Harris (Club Coach), K George, D Craig.

Auditors

N McLucas, M Harris.

Social Committee

R Buss, N McLucas, B Grafton, D McNaulty, R Ritter, R Kalms, W Bock.

Life membership

M Harris and R Buss nominated as Life Members.

Committee Notes

Annual subscriptions are 25 shillings for Seniors, 15 shillings for juniors and 4 shillings and sixpence for colts.

North sent 2 teams to Loxton for games against local teams.

Discussions on what symbol should be on the Club blazer. Some felt it should be the same as North Adelaide Football Club, whist some felt it should stay as is? No resolution.

Secretary’s Report

1953 was “the most successful in the Club’s history” up to this point.

Results

Summer 52-53

District Men                                        4th

Men Metro B                                      Premiers (defeated West 28-15, M Harris 14)

Winter

District Men                                        Premiers

Men Metro A                                       Premiers

Men Metro C                                       Premiers

Men’s EliminationTournament               Premiers

Coach                                               Merv Harris

Squad                                    

Alan Hare, Keith McCarthy, Barry Hare, Ross Harris, Basil Sellers, John Phillips, Bruce Davies, Peter Richards, Alex Phillips, Bob Ryan, Keith McCarthy, Dennis Doherty, Jim Allard, Norm Lucas, Keith George, Jim Nicholls, Merv Harris*

 

*Retired at the end of the 1953 season.

 

Association Awards

Woolacott Medal for each Grade

A Grade                                   Barry Hare

B Grade                                   Harold (Mabel) Partridge

C Grade                                   Les Alexander

D Grade                                   Bernie Grafton

 

State Representation

Alan Hare, Ross Harris (Reserve).

 

Advertiser Coverage on the Day

North Adelaide won its first district basketball premiership with a brilliant 41-28 victory over West Adelaide, premier for the last two years, at Forestville last night.

Best man on the court was Allan Hare who played a champions game both in defence and attack. He was given valuable support by his fellow players, who gave a fine exhibition of team work. North took the lead early, but Bain and Attwood were doing their best to keep West within striking distance at half time. Late in the third quarter North struck top form and from then on never looked back. Scorers Hare 13, M Harris 8, R Harris 8, McLucas 6, McCarthy 4, W Bock 2. (The Advertiser Friday the 16th of October, 1953.

 

1954

Election of Officers

SW Clutterbuck (Patron), C Sandercock (President), R Buss (Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer), N McLucas (Assistant Secretary).

Vice Presidents

M Cotton, EH Carter, N Keough, K Woolatt, J Pollard, W Conlon, N Witters, E Folland, L Harris, N Stuart, A Sage, H Collins, R Davey, H Sandercock, C Honey, C Smith.

General Committee

C Sandercock, R Buss, B Grafton, N McLucas, K McCarthy, D Craig, G Matthews.

Auditors

N McLucas, M Harris.

Social Committee

G Thomas, D McAnulty, H Partridge, B Ward.

Revue Committee

N McLucas, D McAnulty, M Harris, C Sandercock, D Craig, B Grafton, B McMahon.

Coach – Merv Harris

Squad – Ross Harris, Alan Hare, Bock, Keith McCarthy, Norm McLucas, George, Phillips, Davey, Marvel

Results

Summer 53-54

Men Metro A                          Premiers

Men Metro D                          Premiers

Winter

District Men                           Premiers

Men Metro B                          Premiers

Men Metro C                          Premiers

Men Metro D                          Premiers

 

Committee Notes

Gala Day to be held at the court.

Square Dance arranged for Forestville Stadium on a Saturday night.

A Grade team has been invited to play in Woomera, investigating travel by plane.

 

Secretary’s Report

Another very successful season for North Adelaide with 4 teams (of 7 nominated) won premierships, including the Men’s District A Grade.

Won the lightning carnival pre-season Men’s A Grade District Premiership defeating South 21-20 in the final (played in April before season started).

The deliberate ploy to promote juniors was successful with Lou Dimitri, Barry Hare and Bobby Ryan representing SA at the U18 National Championships. At the end of the Championships, Lou was named Vice Captain of the Australian junior team.

Party of players travelled to Broker Hill and competed against a local team.

Disappointment with some members not paying fees even after 2 reminders!!

 

Association Awards

Woolacott Medal for Metro D Grade                        Dennis (Boofy) Ryan.

 

State Representation

Alan Hare and Dinks Harris were named in the Senior State team.

Barry Hare, Bobby Ryan, Lou Dimitri (Captain) in the inaugural U18 Men’s State side.

 

National Representation

Lou Dimitri named Vice Captain of the Australian Men’s U18 team.

 

 

1955

 

Election of Officers

M Cotton (Patron), C Sandercock (President), R Buss (Secretary), B Grafton (Treasurer), N McLucas (Assistant Secretary).

Vice Presidents

CH Carter, M Keough, L Harris, H Stewart, A Sage, H Collins, R Davey, C Loney, M Flannigan, R Bock, K George, L Hare, A Goldfinch, J Pollard.

General Committee

K McCarthy, K George, J Jones, C Sandercock, R Buss, B Grafton, N McLucas.

Auditors

M Harris, M McLucas.

Social Committee

B Ward, J Rothenberg, H Partridge, T Jones.

Club Delegates

C Sandercock, B Buss.

Coaches

Club Coach                              Merv Harris

Assistant Coach                       K McCarthy

 

Committee Notes

In an effort to collect training fees, was passed that they be charged on a seasonal basis at 12 shillings and 6 pence.

List of financial members to be put on notice board.

 

Results

Summer 54-55

District Men                            Premiers

Winter

Men Metro D                          Premiers

Men Minor B                          Premiers

Women’s Competition

For the first time an organised Women’s competition playing “Men’s” rules in SA and North had 2 teams and “both acquitted themselves reasonably well”.

A motion was passed “that women form own club pick officers etc, but to call on us if they need help. Also a letter to this effect to be sent and also stating that if they held meetings we will send delegate to Club if required”??    

 

Secretary’s Report

Not as successful a year as has been experienced of recent times.

Won 2 premierships of 7 teams competing.

During the year the philosophy of promoting juniors was paying dividends with Lou Dimitri and B Hare both playing A Grade.

State Representation

Lou Dimitri Captained SA U18 Men’s team.

 

 

1956

 

Elected Officers

K Litchfield (Patron), M Harris (President), M McCarthy (Secretary), T Jones (Treasurer), R Buss (Assistant Secretary).

Vice Presidents

D Harris, EH Carter, M Keough, L Harris, H Stuart, A Sage, H Collins, R Davy, K George, L Hare, A Goldfinch, J Pollard, G Sandercock, M Cotton, G Craig.

General Committee

B McMahon, R Harris, G Matthews, M Harris (President), M McCarthy (Secretary), T Jones (Treasurer), R Buss (assistant Secretary).

Delegates

K McCarthy, T Jones.

Auditors

A Hare, R Bock.

Grounds Committee

R Harris, M Harris, T Jones.

Social Committee

K McCarthy (President), R Buss, T Jones, C Sandercock, M Harris, R Ward.

 

Committee Notes

Subscriptions to be 2 pounds for Seniors and 27 shillings and 6 pence for juniors.

Under 16 Grade to commence and coach required.

There are 7 Men’s teams, 2 Women’s teams.

Former member J (Skip) Taylor passed away.

Vice Patron Roy Davy passed away.

 

Coaches Nominated

7 Men’s teams and 2 Women’s teams had the following coaches nominated – W Bock, J Hisgrove, D Hobbs, R Harris, A Hare (Wednesday nights only), R Ryan (girls), L Dimitri, B Bonney, C Sandercock, A Curran, referred to General Committee.

 

MEN

Coach – Merv Harris

Squad

Lou Dimitri,

Results

Summer 55-56

District Men                            Premiers

Winter

Men Metro C                           Premiers

Men Metro D                          Premiers

Men Minor A                          Premiers.

Association Awards

Woolacott Medal A Grade                              Alan Hare

Women’s Competition

Two “girls” teams competed. The number one team reached the Preliminary Final. Team two consisted mainly of juniors, looking to get experience.

 

 

1957

 

Elected Officers

K Litchfield (Patron), M Harris (President), K McCarthy (Secretary), R Buss (Assistant Secretary), T Jones (Treasurer).

Vice Presidents

E Carter, M Keough, L Harris, H Stuart, A Sage, H Collins, C Loney, M Flannagan, R Bock, K George, L Hare, A Goldfinch, C Sandercock, M Cotton, G Craig, L Solomans.

General Committee

G Matthews, C Sandercock, R Harris, M Harris, M McCarthy, R Buss, T Jones.

Delegates

T Jones, K McCarthy.

Auditors

R Bock, A Hare.

Grounds Committee

M Harris, K McCarthy, T Jones.

Social Committee

B Ward, L Dimitri, Pat Kersley, C Sandercock, Mrs Winning, T Jacob, Mrs Kersley.            

Life Member Nomination

Claude Sandercock.

Team Coaches

K McCarthy, C Sandercock, R Bonney, L Dimitri, R Harris, D Hobbs, B Ryan, B Davy.

MEN

Coach – Merv Harris

Squad

L Dimitri,

WOMEN

Coach – Lou Dimitri.

Squad

 

Results

Winter

District Men                            Premiers

Women’s Division 1                 Premiers

 

Committee Notes

Of 8 Men’s teams competing, one won the Premiership, District Men’s A.

Two other teams (no details) played off in the Grand Final but lost.

Three players won their F & B trophies (no details).

Alan Hare was Runner Up in the Woolacott for District.

North being District Premiers played a “challenge” game against the Association and had a “fine win”.

Annual presentation evening was held at the Memorial (RSL), Hall Clarence Park.

Annual Picnic was held at Silver Lake, Mylor, but noted it was not as good a venue as last year (Gorge Picnic Grounds).

 

Women’s Teams

Fielded 3 teams, with the number 1 team winning the A Grade Premiership, and then defeated a combined Association team (Challenge).    

The ladies did take 2 teams to Loxton during the year.

 

1958

 

Elected Officers

Mayor of Prospect (Patron), M Harris (President), A Hare (Secretary), T Jones (Treasurer), L Alexander (Assistant Secretary),

General Committee

M Harris, A Hare, T Jones, L Alexander, C Sandercock, K McCarthy, J Hisgrove.

Delegates

T Jones, A Hare.

Grounds Committee

M Harris, A Hare, T Jones.

Vice Presidents

N Alderdice, G Rowe, C Serle, B Dugan, W Sellers, V Peters, J Hisgrove, L Harris, C Sandercock, M Cotton, L Solomons, B Skinner, B Sellers, L Dimitri.

Auditors

B Sellers, L Dimitri.

Social Committee

B Kearsley, P Kearsley, Mrs Winning, J Murphy, T Jacob, C Sandercock, J Hisgrove.

Life Members

K McCarthy nominated.

MEN

Coach – Merv Harris

Squad

Lou Dimitri, Basil Sellers, Ross Harris,

Results

Summer 57-58

Men Minor B                          Premiers

Winter

District Men’s A                     Premiers

Metro E                                Premiers

Women’s Teams

Four teams nominated. A Grade made semi-final, B Grade made Grand Final.

State Representation

Basil Sellers and Ross (Dinks) Harris represented the successful Champion SA at the Senior Australian Championships.

Barbara Kersley made the All District team that was successful in Melbourne.

Association Awards

Keith McCarthy and Claude Sandercock won Woolcaott Medal for their respective grades (no details).

Secretary’s Report

Thanks to John Hisgrove and Claude Sandercock (Social Committee) for making this year the best on record financially.

Committee Notes

Railway court being booked for practice.

C Sandercock and J Hisgrove suggest “Tattersalls” be run for 20 weeks with a grand prize of 100 pounds.

Estimated to cost 12 pounds to light (rewire) the practise court.

Meeting to be held between Committees of Men and Women regarding finance.

A 2 shilling levy to be imposed on all members not attending working bees.

Court to be rewired but asphalting to be left until summer.

At the meeting of 9th August 1958, there is mention of a new stadium in the North district to cater for Youth !!!

4 teams to be nominated in the summer competition – District, Metro B & E, Minor B.

 

 

1959

 

Elected Officers

Mayor of Prospect (Patron), M Harris (President), L Alexander (Secretary), R Buss (Treasurer), G Matthews (Assistant Secretary).

Vice Presidents

N Alderdice, G Rowe, C Serle, B Dugan, W Sellars, L Harris, G Sandercock, K Reynolds, G Jolly, J Rawson, H Giles, V Peters, M Cotton, L Solomons.

General Committee

M Harris, L Alexander, R Buss, G Matthews, K McCarthy, J Hisgrove, C Sandercock.

Delegates

J Cain, R Harris.

Auditors

N Alderdice, W Sellars.

Ground Committee

M Harris, L Alexander, R Buss.

Club Coach

M Harris

Social Committee

J Hisgrove, G Sandercock, B Axford, B Newman, R Dick.

Equipment Supervisor

G Matthews.

Results

Summer 58-59

Women’s Division 1                             Premiers

Women’s Division 2                             Premiers

Winter

District Men                                        Premiers

Metro B Div 1                                     Premiers

Metro B Div 2                                     Premiers

Metro E                                             Premiers

Minor D                                             Premiers

Women’s Div 2                                   Premiers

Women’s Div 3                                   Premiers

Under 16 Girls                                    Premiers

Committee Notes

Several juniors going to Melbourne as part of the Senior squad – J Crowley, R Thorpe, R Ryan, L Dimitri.

Teams travelled to Broken Hill.

Teams nominated for Summer - Metro A, B & D, Minor B & D.

Committee to approach J Hisgrove to see if he can coach the U18 team in forthcoming State Championships.

Men’s A Grade District Premiers, completing a hat trick of titles (57, 58, 59).

8 premierships all up (including Women).

Secretary’s Report

Annual presentation evening was held at the Masonic Hall, Edwardstown.

Women’s Competition

 “The Women’s teams are continuing to increase with new players and are also acquainting themselves with a very fine reputation”. From Secretary’s report.

 Men’s Squad

 R Harris, R Buss, H Partridge, N McLucas, K McCarthy, C Sandercock, K George, F Angove, Lou Dimitri,

Women’s Squad

Carol Winning (McIvor),

Australian Representation

Alan Hare will represent Australia at the Rome Olympics.

Association Awards

 Metro B Woolacott Medal                 D Smith

 

 




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