RAOC Gazette - page 194
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1981 |
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| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
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ted full use being made of this. Hard, probing runs by Travers and Christopher from maul situations led RAOC assaults on the REME line but stout defence by REME coupled with the conditions prevented scores. A brilliant attacking run by fullback Henwood and the subsequent maul was actually halted on the REME line but once again those last inches proved too much. REME continued to fight hard and a break by their three- quarters late in the match sent their wing off clear but Mans- field, unable up to to now to get going on a run, showed his real pace and brought off a saving tackle inside the RAOC 22. The game continued as a hard, very watchable. event right up to the final whistle, which found the RAOC side embedded deep in REME territory going for the line. The Cup was presented to WOl Digger Denholm, the RAOC Captain, by Brigadier White, Commandant Arborficld Garrison and the team then went for a glass or two of lemonade to celebrate. Team: Henwood, Claughton, Bolus. Bradshaw, Mansfield. Denholm (Captain), Davis. Tarr, Bison, Zycinski, Travers, Hollingshead, Christopher, Jenkins, Barker. This very successful week of rugby for the Corps bodes well for the future and it was especially pleasing to have such a large squad available which enabled some of the younger players to be brought on in both match and training situations. Photo Private Trevor Hotoell. * The DCOS discusses the match with Brigadier Crawley and the Corps Rugby Captain. RAOC balanced and practiced team to be selected for the main game of the week. Once again the weather was rather poor with a strong wind across the pitch and occasional showers of rain. The pitch itself was very muddy and it was obvious from the start that the match would hinge on the performance of the packs. The early part of the match reflected the struggle between the packs but the occasional adventurous flurry by the backs, of both teams, gave promise of an exciting match to come. RAOC playing up the sloping pitch found it difficult to penetrate the REME defence and found most of their attacks breaking down around the REME twenty two metre line. A penalty awarded after twenty minutes was well converted by skipper Denholm kicking out of the mud and into the wind. The game continued as a hard forward struggle and RAOC pressure was rewarded, just before half time, with a penalty in front of the posts. Denholm, as sure as ever, slotted it through the posts for a six nil lead at half time. With the slope in their favour RAOC started the second half well putting REME under pressure at all points of the game. Travers, Hollingshead and Barker were gaining good ball at the line-out although the muddy conditions often preven- ik RUFC ic SWEATERS MEMBERS of the Corps who have represented the RAOC at rugby are entitled to wear the RAOC RUFC sweater. The sweater is maroon and has the Corps badge and the letters RUFC embroidered on the left breast. Sizes available are:-—Small (thirty eight inch chest), medium (forty to forty two inch chest), large (forty four inch chest), extra large (forty six inch chest), double extra large (forty eight inch chest). All sizes are £12.50 each. Orders giving name and address and including a cheque (payable to RAOC RUFC) for the appropriate amount should be sent t o : Major R. C. Gray RAOC, LE(A) Ord 2, Portway, Monxton Road, Andover SP11 8HT. THE DXJBLE OF YORK'S SCHOOL THE Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, is an independent boarding school for four hundred and fifty boys aged eleven to eighteen years. Officers and Soldiers both serving and retired, who have a minimum of four years service in the Regular Army are eligible to register their sons as candidates for entry to the school. The School is largely financed by the Ministry of Defence. Entry is at eleven plus in September each year and is based on competitive examinations and father's service. Boys may be registered on their eighth birthday and registration for entry to the School in September 1982 closes on 1st Novem- ber 1981. Boys who are over eleven years but under twelve years old on 1st September 1982 will be considered for entry in September 1982. Special conditions, including a waiver of fees, exist for boys in compassionate circumstances. The School is situated in beautiful grounds of one hundred and fifty acres just outside Dover and offers excellent academic and sporting facilities. It provides a normal secondary education to GCE Ordinary, Advanced and Scholarship levels and on leaving school the boys proceed to university or enter the pro- fessions, commerce and industry. To arrange a visit or to obtain a Prospectus contact the Headmaster in writing or by telephone (Dover (STD 0304) 203012 Ext 25). Fees: £600 per annum (approx.). COVER Photo Private Trevor Rowell. PHOTOGRAPH MAJOR HANNINGTON with his aeroplane which is the sub- ject of our story " Stampe Collection " on page 395. Sergeant Dick Travers nearly at full stretch. — * 40 |
| Book number | R0404a |