SPORTING REUNION

RHODESIAN-ZIMBABWEAN WORLDWIDE REUNION

SUNDAY 6 – 13 NOVEMBER 2005 .

 Since the beginning of the last century our tiny nation has produced some wonderful sporting heroes in swimming, diving, water polo, rugby, cricket, golf, hockey, shooting and many of the other sporting disciplines. We had world champions in motorcycling, a world no 1 golfer and cricketer as well as many national and international sport stars including the golden girls who won Olympic Gold at Moscow.

During the reunion week on the social side we intend holding a gathering for as many sports people as possible where old friends can meet regardless of the level of sport they played. It is also a time where we can remember and honour those who were/are truly great sport personalities.

On the sporting side we will be holding golf and bowls events for those who wish to play whilst they are here. If you are interested in playing kindly complete the details on the reunion questionnaire.

We also need your help in compiling a list of sporting stars as our records are scant and memories are fading. We would be grateful if you could expand on our list and we are asking for you to assist us with detailed information on any sporting great. This information if possible should include details of their sporting history and possibly a photograph on an A4 page so we can display it at the reunion. If you could sent any information on email to weapont@mweb.co.za or faxing us on 031 267 1542 or mail at 7 Barham Road , Westville. Our phone is 031 266 0836

So if you know of any sports people and other Rhodesians-Zimbabweans let them know we are having a “friendship week” where everyone is invited to enjoy a week of fun. Come on let get together one more time.

RHODESIAN-ZIMBABWEAN SPORTING HEROES

Pat Dunn

Tony Cocksedge

Jimmy Gilmour

Arthur Fulton

Bunny Ingram-Gillson

Wrex & Mary Tarr

Cyprian Tseiwa : Fastest mile in 3min 59.8 seconds

Mariette Van Heerden : LA Olympics

Atwell Mandaza

Gerald Brown

BSAP – SBY WOMENS BASKET BALL 1970

Six of the team are seen right: WPO D. Scawthon, Mrs. J. Donaldson and WFR L. Roblyn (standing) and WPO D. Grierson, WPO D. Fynn and Mrs. Linda Sweeting. The other four members of the team were Mrs. B Dean, Miss W. Armstrong, Miss J. Boyd and Mrs. H. Wixley.

Outpost, April,1970

Ronnie Turner

Alex Pascoe

Allan Bradly

Flo Kennedy

Gavin Beare

Bill Jackson

Lucie Oliver

Nigel Bothwell : Rhodesian and South African Champion

Piet van Staden

Willie Fulton

Des Chalmers

Boet Small

Johnnty Tsirindanis

A Viecueil

Abe Bekker

Larry Farren : Middleweight

Reg Gaskon : Lightweight

Greg Gardiner : Welterweight chosen for the 1968 Olympic Games

Tony Pithey : Springbok

David Pithey : Springbok

Jackie Du Preez : Springbok

John Traicos : Springbok

Mike Proctor : Springbok : 6 successive centuries for Rhodesia 1970/1

Godfrey Lawrence : Rhodesia

Joe Partridge : Rhodesia

Cecil Harris : Rhodesia

D. Tomlinson : Rhodesia

David Lewis : Rhodesia

Rob Ullyett : Rhodesia

Don Arnott : Rhodesia

Peter Carlstein : Rhodesia

Brian Davidson : Rhodesia

Chris Duckworth : Rhodesia

Percy Mansell : Rhodesia

Robin Jackman : Rhodesia

Jack Heron : Rhodesia

Vince Hogg : Rhodesia

Brian Barbour : Rhodesia

Duncan Fletcher : Rhodesia & English Coach

Paddy Clift : Rhodesian & Natal

Peter Rawson : Zimbabwe & Natal

Andy Flowers : Wisden's Cricket of the year

Heath Streak : Zimbabwe

Graham Hick : Zimbabwe and England

Denis Ball

Bob Blair

Bill Buchanan

Willie Fulton

Cecil Law

George Shaya

Finch

Ben Kedda

Nicky Price : World no 1 Golfer

Bob White

George Harvey

Gaby Tomlinson

Teddy Webber

Sally Poole

Robin Robertson

Marlene Fereira

Enid Spence

Mark McNulty

Tony Johnstone

Simon Hobday

ZimbabweLadies team : Gold Medal Moscow Olympic Games

Gerald Peckover

CV Irving

Hilton Morgan

Alan Peake

Dave Murray

Owen Phillips

Norman Smith

Lloyd Kock

Yvonne Robinson - Rhodesia and Springbok Ladies Hockey

RHODESIAN SCHOOLS - 1953, 1954, 1955

RHODESIA - 1959, 1960, 1967 TO 1976

SPRINGBOKS - 1967 TO 1973

Peter Wilson - Springbok Hockey, Rhodesian Nuffield and South African Schools Cricket

RHODESIAN SCHOOLS HOCKEY - 1962

SPRINGBOK HOCKEY - 1971

RHODESIAN NUFFIELD CRICKET - 1962

SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS CRICKET - 1963

Glen Wilson - Rhodesia Nuffield Schools Cricket, Rhodesian Hockey

RHODESIAN NUFFIELD SCHOOLS CRICKET - 1953 & 1954

RHODESIAN HOCKEY - 1959

Maureen Wilson -

RHODESIAN SCHOOLS HOCKEY - 1956

For political reasons, all international competition was banned between the years 1965 to 1980. It was a great disappointment being banned at the last minute from participating in the 1972 Olympic Games, but judo in Rhodesia continued to grow. All international competitions were limited to South Africa who was also banned from competitions in many parts of the world.

During this period, Mike Wells became the first Rhodesian to be awarded a Black Belt. He also the Manager and Coach for some of the Rhodesian Teams

MARATHON RUNNING

Bobby Wilson - Athlete - Co-founder of Bulawayo Harriers - Holder of the 10 Miles Race from 1926 - 1928. and holder of the 1 Mile for over 20years. Raced against Arthur Newton on numerous occasions

MOTOR CYCLING

Gary Hocking : World Champion

Jim Redman : World Champion

: SA Champion 6 years

Sam Tingle : Rhodesian Champion 5 out of 6 years in the 1960's.

Hensman Bros

Des van Jaarsveld : Rhodesian and Springbok Captain

Andy MacDonald : Springbok

Ronnie Hill : Springbok

Ian Robertson : Springbok

David Smith : Springbok

Ray Mordt : Springbok

Ian Rodgers : Springbok

Adrian Garvey : Springbok

Gary Teichmann : Springbok Captain (most capped Captain)

John Barritt : Rhodesia

Ivor Brownlee : Rhodesia

Ryk Van Schoor : Rhodesia

Salty Durand : Rhodesia

John Morkel : Rhodesia

Joe Pretorius : Rhodesia

Ian Bond : Rhodesia

Allan Poole : Rhodesia

Butch Von Horsten : Rhodesia

Tony Watson : Natal

Brian Murphy : Rhodesia .

Mike Mulligan : Rhodesia

Don Ogilvie : Rhodesia

Don Northcroft : Rhodesia

Bobby Knott : Rhodesia

BSAP UMTALI RUGBY 1st XV

Back row: G. Meecham; W.O.II; Mr. H. Botha; P/O. N. Surtees; S/O. D. Wood ; P/O. A.Stronge: P/O. N. Brent; P/O. G. Bigg; S/O. J. Milner; P/O D. de Gray-Birch

Front row: Mr D. Coetzee; S/O. M. Rowley; P/O. C. Atkinson (Secretary /Treasurer); Inspr. N. Cook ( Captain); Snr. Asst. Comm. T.W. Egleton ( Chairman); Mr M. W. Clipstone (Coach); Inspr. M Torrance ( Trainer ); P/O. D. Lurie; P/O. B. G. Pretorius ( Vice Capitan)

Absent; S/O. P. Moore ; S/O. R. Howard; S/O. P. Shearing; P/O. D. Olds; Mr. A. Heany;Mr. J. Martin.

Sue Paton

Steve Sherren

Diane Scott

Roy Plumstead

Pam Haig

Natalie Steward : World backstroke record

Rod Hamilton : 50 meter Individual medley – Rhodesian and South African

record. 100 mtr butterfly - Rhodesian & South African

champion. : 1972 Munich Olympic Team.

Bob Hatherley : 100 & 200 mts breastroke. Rhodesian and South African record holder in both events. 1972 Olympic team.

Ken Borain :100 mts freestyle - Rhodesian and South African record :

1972 Munich Olympic Team.

Andrew Young : Swimming – freestyle – Rhodesia . 1972 Olympic Team.

Kim Brandt : Swimming – backstroke Rhodesia . 1972 Olympic Team.

Joan Diamond

N. Sidelsky

Adrienne Wilson

Freddie Morgan

O. Foster

Richard Foster

Dave Franks

Mickey Flint

Rex Killick

Pat Morganrood

Sandy Morganrood

Don Libermann : Diving

Terry Rossiter : Diving

Rob Stewart : Diving

Evan Stewart : Diving

Geof Cox : Diving

Tracy Cox : Diving

Rupert van der Riet : Small bore chosen for the Olympics

Peter Maunder : Small bore chosen for the Olympics

Joan Mitchell : Small bore chosen for the Olympics

David Arnold : Pistol shooting

Daniel Alexander Hartman -1977 Practical Pistol Worldchampionship

Silver medalist

Eileen Safra Hartman

1977 Practical Pistol World Champ

Adrian Bey, Frank Solomon, Hank Irvine and Roy Stilwell : Rhodesian Davis Cup Team

Don Black

Brian Rooke

Basil Katz

Colin Dowdswell

Des Mackenzi

Shirley Towers

Ken Borain : Water polo – Rhodesia .

John Keyter : Water polo – Rhodesia

Jack Rich

Oxden Willows

Anthony Crossley : Chosen for the 1964, 1968 Olympics, Manager 1980 Olympics

Peter Morganrood : 1978 Olympics

John Kelly: 1978 Olympics

David Butler : Chosen for the 1968 Olympic

John Kelly : Chosen for the 1968 Olympic

Please excuse the name and other errors with the majority of these names coming from memories of long ago and not sporting history books. Feel free to add additional people and change the details and email the changes to weapont@mweb.co.za

Buccies Buchanan

David Smith

Des Van Jaarsvelt

Gatooma Rugby Club

Ian Robinson