Netball
October 13th v. Hathershaw, 1st team won 18-9, 2nd team won 12-11.
February 9th v. Hathershaw, 1st team won 18-2, Junior tearri lost 21-7, 1st Form team lost 15-1.
The netball teams have only just been formed, and in their first matches, both against Hathershaw, they have shown promise. We have been fortunate in finding two good shooters for the Senior team who both received colours for the season 1956-57.
Swimming Gala
The swimmers from Cannes and Monte Carlo would probably stand and stare if they were to visit Greenhill Grammar School's Swimming Gala, not, however, at the slowness and inability of the swimmers, but at their power and speed.
This year's Gala, held on April 12th, was no exception.
The senior boys free-style certainly "brought the crowd to their feet." There was hardly half a second between each swimmer, but Red won a very narrow victory.
Slowly but surely the events were completed and just as slowly but just as surely Blue worked their way to the top.
Although managing to gain only third place, Fawsitt House should be complimented on the fact that they were the only house to provide a complete list of entrants.
Cricket, 1957
For the first eleven the season started disastrously at Middleton. Fine bowling by Clarkson soon had the school out for 17; Feber was top scorer with 4. Middleton passed this total for the loss of one wicket.
The next four matches against Oldham 3rd (twice), Counthill and Ashton were all won in fine style.
Owen, fast bowler, and Ellis, off-cutter, did much towards these victories. Against Ashton, Owen took 4 for 11 and Ellis took 5 for 10. Millward and Jennings, followed closely by Hibbert and Feber, did very well with the bat.
At the end of the season against the staff, the school, batting first, scored freely. Millward reached his 50, the innings being finally declared at 94 for 4.
Mr. Petford and Mr. Tempest opened the innings for the staff who were soon in trouble against good, accurate bowling (Taylor 2 for 0). Time was on their side, however, and they finished the day 40 for 6, the match being declared a draw.
Last season this team was a well-balanced side. Owen and Ellis, the main bowlers, have left, together with all-rounder Jennings, who has gone to Sheffield Training College. The first eleven should have adequate strength in the batting section, but if last season's performances are to be maintained, new sources in the bowling section will have to be discovered.
The under-fifteen team played 5 matches, losing 4 and drawing 1. The draw was against Counthill, who scored 27 for 9 in reply to the school's 39.
In two other matches against Counthill the school was soundly beaten. Nevertheless, the matches were played in a sporting manner.
The matches against Ashton were very keen struggles, the school losing by 5 wickets at Ashton. At home the second match was played during Wakes Week, and a severely weakened side played hard in defeat.
The under-fourteen cricket team did not have a very good season's cricket, losing most of their matches.
One new school which has just started playing cricket is Hathershaw Technical School, against whom we had a very enjoyable match. Persons distinguishing themselves were Barry Dyson with his good bowling and Barry Wilcock for his batting, 29 not out in one match.
The under-twelves team played two matches and lost them, one against Chadderton and one against Counthill.
On the whole all the teams enjoyed themselves last season although some did not play or win as many matches as others. It can be safely said that they all look forward to more cricket, and more victories, next season.
Secretary.