WBHS_School_Magazine_1966 LR 01

P. ROBERT-SHA W. - After a slow start he
developed into a more than useful front-ranker.
A very courageous and hard-working forward
who at all times gave of his best.
N. WARD. - Undoubtedly the most improved
player in the team. One of the keenest and
greatest-hearted of players. He overcame the handicap
of lack of weight and size and made himself
into a very good hooker; he is a tiger in the
loose.
J. BLAKEMORE. - A natural eighth man. He
has speed, mobility and anticipation. He must,
however, work very hard at his fitness, develop a
strong first-time tackle, improve his distribution
from broken play, and maintain a sustained tempo
of speed and fire throughout the entire game.
P. DE WET. - A keen and prornlslUg young
flank-forward. He is fit and works hard; he must.
improve his tackling and anticipation. Also shows
much promise as a scrum-half.
E. EDDY. - A light but courageous centre
whose size and weight were against him. He is
keen and game and can always be relied on to
give of his best. Shows promise as a fly-half.
P. BAERECKE. - A solid, hard-working flank.
He is fit and keen; he must, however, improve
his speed off the mark and his anticipation.
G. PFEIL. - A strong, hard-working lock-forward;
unfortunately a bad knee injury cut short
what might have been a very good season; he is
an excellent prospect for next season
J.F.O
Chairman: S. Blanckenberg.
Secretary: T. Kyriacos.
Oommittee: B. Probyn, M. Cann, J. Dodd,
E. Merrifield.
The Badminton Club was formed during the
last quarter of 1965. It enjoyed a membership of
21 players. During the above period the club was
limited to standard 8's, 9's and 10's.
At the beginning of this year the club was
opened to boys from all standards. There was an
enthusiastic response and we now have 51 playing
members.
Events During 1966:
1st Term:
Mr. Gohl, a coach, devoted his Saturday mornings
to coaching players at the school. 20 players
attended this coaching session. Many thanks to
Mr. Goh!.
On the 25th February the Juniors challenged
the Seniors. The outcome was a victory for the
Junior Team (9-8).
2nd Term:
On Friday, 13th May, a meeting was held at
Cape Town High School. It was decided to form
a Schools' League, and the following schools entered
teams:
1. Cape Town High.
2. Diocesan College.
3. Observatory.
4. Pinelands.
5. Plumstead High.
6. Queen's Park High
7. St. George's Grammar
8. Wynberg Boys'.
Congratulations to Stephen Blanckenberg, who
captained the W.P. Junior Mel1ville Cup Team,
which came third in the Junior National Championships
held in Johannesburg.
Congratulations to Bruce Clark on rus selection
to the W.P. Badminton Team. The team was
placed second in the National Tournament. Bruce,
an Old Boy of our School, is well remembered for
his exciting rugby in our 1st XV. Bruce won the
W.P. Singles title for the second successive year.
He also reached the semi-finals in the men's singles
in the S.A. Championships in Johannesburg.
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