Source: Newsletter Issue 6, 29th March 1979
Old Collegians win by 8 runs with 3 overs to play.
"After being down 32 runs in the 1st innings true grit & determination were exhibited for the next 5 hours. In the 7 year history of the cricket team this is without doubt their finest hour.
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Collegians |
Walkerville |
1st Innings |
61 |
93 |
2nd Innings |
158 |
118 |
Bruce Ward batted well to make 71 & Tom Robins had the best bowling with 3 wickets for 7
A dinner at the Parkside to celebrate the end of season and award trophies was enjoyed by all. Even better was the fact that we had won the premiership in the first grade competition.
We were honoured to have the former international B Jarman speak with humorous reminiscences of his international career.
Some excitement occurred with the hold up at the hotel and Mumbles and Pat McCarten bravely conveyed the victim to hospital in Mumble's ambulance cum combi.
Captain Dave Harford thanks all players for their efforts during the year.