RAOC Gazette - page 61
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1968 |
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| Early date | 1968 |
| Late date | 1968 |
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SPCETS ASSCCIATICN RICHARDS CUP FINAL THE final of the Richards Cup was played at Bicester on 4th April before a small but enthusiastic crowd of supporters, mostly composed of Para boys complete with rattles and thunderflashes. 16 Para, the holders of the Cup for the past two seasons, reached the final with an impressive record of high-scoring victories behind them, having notched up no less than 26 goals for. with only 3 against. Whilst ChilwelPs record was not so spectacular, at least they could boast of con- vincing victories over possibly tougher opposition. Bagging the scalps of CVD Ashchurch and COD Donnington in the 2nd and semi-fmal rounds. Sgt. Newlands (captain) receiving the Cup. 16 Para on winning the Cup for the third year running. The Cup and trophies were presented by Major General C. D. Key. COD CHILWELL—L/Cpls. Cockhum, Smith, Benson, Thomp- son and Denholm, Ptes. Zytko, Hall, Thomson, Walsh and Broadhurst. Substitute: Pte. Robinson. RAOC 16 PARA BDE—Major Hopkinson, S/Sgt. Jefferies, Sgt. Newlands, Cpls. Rose. Beedham. L/Cpl. Muggleton, Ptes. Fisher, Bragger, Laker, Taggart and Antcliffe. Substitute: Pte. Schiller W. M. C. The RAOC 16 Para Bde Team. BOXING The game started off at a cracking pace with Chilwell getting the better of exchanges and, in fact, holding the terri- torial advantage for the first ten minutes. Walsh, Thompson and Denholm, all prominent in the Chilwell attack, found gaps in the Para defence on several occasions, but just could not produce that final thrust seriously to trouble Muggleton, the Para keeper. After this initial onslaught the Paras gradually regained their composure and settled down to methodical approach work initiated by Newlands, their centre half. He seldom wasted a pass and with intelligent distribution of the ball to his wingmen or through the middle to an eager set of for- wards well drilled in quick inter-changing positional play, opened up the path to the Chilwell goal time and again, Taggart, in a roving role, Hopkinson and Antcliffe clearly established themselves as the danger men. Credit must be given to Zytko in the Chilwell goal for keeping his charge intact during those hectic moments; his timely interceptions, handling of the high balls and covering thwarted many fierce attacks. Under such relentless pressure a goal had to come, and Taggart was the marksman after twenty minutes. This goal stung Chilwell into more positive action, but they were always well contained by the Para defence. There was no further score in the first half. RAOC INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1968 THE Championships were held at Bicester on 25th April. It was a splendid evening's boxing enjoyed by a large audience. Major General C. H. McVittie, CB 5 CBE, the Representative Colonel Commandant, was present Before the boxing com- menced, and during the interval, the Corps Band under the Director of Music, Capt. R. A. Y. Mitchell, provided some very entertaining music. The preliminary rounds had commenced on 22nd and these produced 14 bouts for the finals. Unfortunately there were only 4 open-class bouts. The standard was good and all bouts were boxed with spirit and determination. Prizes were presented at the end of each bout by the Representative Colonel Commandant, who in his speech paid tribute to Major W, Lamb for his long association with Corps boxing. The following trophies were presented at the conclusion of the evening's programme: The Bicester Trophy—awarded to the unit gaining the most points in the finals. Won for the second successive year by 16 Bn who gained a record number of 18 points. The Best Loser Trophy—for the most promising boxer eliminated in the preliminary bouts. Awarded to Cpl. J. A. Curran of 1 OFP. The Finneron Trophy—to Cpl. F. J. Roddy of CSD Col- chester who was the winning novice heavyweight and who defeated last year's holder, Pte. L. Pearce. Novice Flyweight-. Pte. Ella, RAOC Training Centre v, Pte. Hewitt. Donnington—This bout did not last very long. Ella proved too strong for Hewitt and, after jabbing strongly for the first minute, he knocked out Hewitt with twenty seconds left in the first round. Novice Bantamweight; Pte. Lewis, Kineton v. L/Cpl. Kinnear, RAOC Training Centre. A well matched bout and very spirited. Lewis started well but tended to fade slightly in the last round. Kinnear was a strong man but the verdict, which was very close, went to Lewis by a majority decision. The second half saw Chilwell once again taking the offensive in the early stages but, as in the first half, good approach work went unrewarded from lack of a final punch. At this stage of the game there was no indication of the avalanche of goals which were to follow. 16 Para seemed to be content merely to contain the Chilwell attacks, but then suddenly decided to alter their tactics and go onto the offensive. First Hopkinson, after several good attempts well saved by Zytko, finally found the net with an unstoppable shot. Taggart added a third goal with a beautiful header after an excellent movement down the right wing, via Rose, Antcliffe and Hopkinson, Then came a rather lucky goal by Taggart direct from a corner kick which Zykto had the misfortune to deflect into the net. Hopkinson and Beedham added further goals, and a very tired Chilwell defence were grateful to hear the final whistle with the score 6 goals to nil. It was a very clean and sporty game. Congratulations to 48 |
| Book number | R0238 |