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ON THIS DAY - 17th February

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | February 17, 2024

In 1962, ERIC SMITH (#82) took 7-33 for A grade v Churches, defending a low first innings total.

Waratahs v Churches - A grade, 10th & 17th February 1962

In A-Res grade, club stalwart HUGH FERRIS (#32) made a pair v St Peters and BRIAN BARRETT (#117) held 3 catches in an innings v Dumaresq.

In 1990, after a tight first innings tussle on the first day, TIM BINDLEY (#393) took charge of the contest between 3rd grade and St Peters with an explosive display of hitting. Coming in at 1-41 in the 16th over, BIndley added 127 for the 2nd wicket with BOB BARWICK (#234) before going onto 102 not out at the declaration as Waratahs added 157 in just 16 more overs. St Peters, batting only nine, were then dismissed for the lowest ever score against Waratahs in 3rd grade.

Waratahs v St Peters - 3rd grade, 10th & 17th February 1990

In 5th grade, Waratahs fought bravely and avoided outright defeat against an Ex Services juggernaut. TONY BENNETT (#355) and DEREK BROTHERSON (#578) were the foundation stone, adding 132 for the 2nd wicket.

Waratahs v Ex Services - 5th grade, 10th & 17th February 1990

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Armidale, Australia

The history of a proud club which grew men from boys through the simple act of trusting them with something very precious.

Favourite players: Life members: Alan Gray, Harry Deiderick, Graham Johnson, Ian Campbell, Syd Philp, Graham Patterson & Albert Hofkamp.

Favourite grounds: Wicklow Oval (Rologas Fields), Harris Park, West Armidale Park (Lambert Park), The Armidale Sportsground

All-time cricket hero: Any bloke in the Royal Blue cap.

Favourite bat: The one that scored the most.

Most memorable moment in cricket:
1952-53 A grade Final, beating Easts 2 outright after our worst A/1st grade total in the sixty year history of the club. Beat the very strong Uralla in the last round to just scrape into the semis and then Easts 1 in the Semi. Played one player short on the first day after a mix up with team sheets and made 163 in the sunshine, Ross Ridley 59. Easts 0-57 at stumps after four dropped catches. Didn't play the second day for two weeks because of the Armidale Show and then after four days of heavy rain. Wicket now a sticky and impossible to bat on. Easts all out for 95, Don Paul 6-24. Batting a second time, Waratahs still one short and Ridley now out injured, all out for 21. Easts needing 90 don't make it to halfway, all out for 43, Don Paul 7-20. Waratahs win their first premiership in only their third season.

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