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School Cricket Notes Goldonian Summer 57
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Perhaps the first thing of note this 'summer' is the weather so far it has not been good and one School match was cancelled because of rain.
The School team so far has done fairly well, and it can be said that on one or two occasions luck was against us. The first match of the season ended in a draw, which may really well be called a moral victory. After that came four defeats, but two were so close that the decision could have gone either way, the margin being three runs and five runs.
Then the team began to 'click' and the last three games have been won. One of these games, against Hatfield Hyde at Goldings, was most exciting.
We batted second, chasing a total of 56 in 20 overs. Our progress was so slow at one period that I, as umpire was almost reduced to a bundle of nerves, and I thought that victory would elude us. Fortunately Barlow and Cleary had other ideas and a few good, clean hits brought us a win in the last over.
Perhaps, however, the team played best against Queen Elizabeth's School at Barnet. We batted first and made 76 Page and Smith-Kerr both batted well. Queen Elizabeth's did not give up easily and made a noble effort to force a draw. Our captain, Bone, had to claim the extra fifteen minutes and finally we dismissed our opponents for 47. Mitchell and Smith-Kerr bowled splendidly and were supported by good fielding.
A final word about the Junior XI. The boys were very disappointed that the 'bus strike made it impossible for games to take place. We hold the League Trophy of course and it has now been decided that this year there will be a knock-out competition instead of the usual league programme.
Just about a year ago when I wrote the Cricket notes the Juniors seemed to stand a fair chance of winning the League Trophy. We hope to retain it this year.
Scarcely any activity in the School can be put into its own watertight compartment—smooth running always depends on the co-operation of
other people. May I please say, in conclusion, that I am most grateful to the boys themselves, to Mr. and Mrs. Embleton, Mr. Steele, Mr. Newton,
Mr. Greenhill, Mr. Whitbread and to all the others who have helped me so much.
R. W. H.
16 June 2023
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Dave
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Happy birthday to Bobbymac how many bumps is it Bob and don't forget add one for luck. Have a great day Bob
28 May 2023
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Dave 62-65
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Well what a week of dry sunny weather we've had, I just love it.
Whit bank holiday what would we be doing at Goldings for this half term, loads of sport I would imagine also Wimbledon training.
What a great time we would be having in our own time, Hartham Common swimming pool, messing around in the grounds of Goldings, back of the quarry, Horse shoe falls, down the short cut (even though it was out of bounds), but it didn't stop us, "Sorry Pop" can own up now, despite the many times staff was waiting to send us back we still chanced it lol.
What a playground we had.
Well I hope all out there are getting this weather and enjoy your Spring bank holiday, (Whitsun), as I would call it.
Dave
27 May 2023
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Dave 62-65
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'QUEENS' CUP
Since the Queens' cup was instituted Aberdeen have been runners-up each time to Pelham, last term there was only one point difference.
This time, however, we are determined to have this cup.
At the moment we are in first position, leading Pelham by fifteen points, but there are so many different ways in which points can be obtained
that in the space of a week we could be fifteen points behind! I think that this is the reason why the Queens' Cup is so coveted. The Cup cannot
be won by a house whose sole strength is on the sports field. To win this trophy a house must be consistent in all things. Although we have nine cups already in our sitting room I feel sure we could make room for this one. Looking through the list of boys who have collected merit points,
it is pleasing to see that almost every member of the House has contributed in some way.
The Goldonian Spring 1963
David Wheatley donated "The Queens Cup" to the boys in 1961. 'Queens' being the name of his old college at Cambridge.
The Cup was returned to David Wheatley at the close of Goldings.
David then donated the Cup once again back to the Golding Old Boys at our Reunion in 2008 as part of our Memorabilia, the Cup is on display at the Reunion every year
23 May 2023
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Dave
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Happy birthday to Billy Hill have a great day Billy
6 May 2023
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