ON THIS DAY - 23rd January
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | January 23, 2024
In 1960, TERRY MACKENZIE (#54, pictured) took 10-53 (3-26 & 7-27) for A grade v Easts. His second innings figures were his best bowling performance in a long Waratahs career, predominantly in the top grade and secured an innings victory over the old enemy. His 311 A grade wickets are the third highest of any Waratahs bowler in A grade (Tom Cooke 372, Eric Smith 348).
Waratahs v Easts - A grade, 16th & 23rd January 1960
In A-Res grade, A BOUNDY (#24) took career best figures of 8-37, routing Ex Services in the second dig and leaving Waratahs with a small chase for outright points.
Waratahs v Ex Services - A-Res grade, 16th & 23rd January 1960
In 1965, one got away from GREG RUSSELL (#131) when he made 91 for A-Res grade v Public Service. Waratahs chased hard, finishing only 36 runs short of their 315 target.
Waratahs v Public Service - A Res grade, 16th & 23rd January 1965
Public Service 5dec-315 (D Cameron 103); Waratahs 279 (Greg Russell 91, Keith McIntyre 55, R McIntyre 34x, Paul Muldoon 33, Dick Chisholm 25, W Porter 23)
In 1988, SIMON JOYCE (#512) and PETER EVANS (#532) were the stars in 3rd grade's 60 run win over Uni Vets, adding 107 for the 3rd wicket. Evans was also handy with the ball.
Waratahs v Uni Vets - 3rd grade, 23rd January 1988
