ON THIS DAY - 3rd March
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | March 03, 2024
In 1956, the genial giant of Waratahs early cricket, publican and opening bowler VIC SNELL (#9) had match figures of 10-38 (7-11 & 3-27) for A grade v Uralla. His bowling and Ross Ridley's robust second innings 59 were the main reasons Waratahs were able to upset the competition leaders and eventual Premiers, Uralla. Snell had a defect foot from birth, such that one foot was twisted and pointed at the other, so his run up was short but he still managed speed and bounce generated from massive shoulders. He took 146 A grade wickets @14.8 but he was no batsman and with 21 ducks in 52 innings, he has the highest percentage of ducks (40%).
Waratahs v Uralla - A grade, 25th February & 3rd March 1956
In 1962, GORDON LEE (#70) made a pair for A=Res grade v YCW
In 1990, one of Waratahs best, MICHAEL CONNOLLY (#293 - pictured) made 112 for 1st grade v Easts, as Waratahs chased down 266 and won by 5 wickets, clinching the Minor Premiership. He dominated a partnership of 170 with MARK DYMOCK (#523) for the 2nd wicket, which proved to be the backbone of the innings.
Waratahs v Easts - 1st grade, 24th February and 3rd March 1990
On the same day in 5th grade, JAMES HILLARD (#592) performed the rare feat of carrying his bat, with 67 unbeaten out of Waratahs second innings 113 v TAS,
