9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1984 - Page 0065
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1984 |
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K LCpl Watson reserves hrs wellrdeserved medal lrom Mrs Nash lor wmnrng the Reglmenlal Cross Country race ALL WELCOME TO Pizzeria Capri Inh. A. Fichera u. R. Di. Cataldo Krambuden 16 — Tel. 05331/2164 3340 Wolfenbfittel % The Best in Town Restaumnt and Elke-Away THE 9TH/12TH RDVAL LANCERS HEGlMENTAL JOURNAL Cricket The Regiment approached the start of the Cricket Season wrth a lot of opttmlsm and enthustasm. Once again, alas, operattonal commitments took lhelr toll and we could seldom field the same team thce. Hence we made tarrly early extts from all major competitions. Even HQ Squadron made little impressron tn the General's Cup However, the season was not a total dlsaster as the Hegtment won more malches than they lost, nrcluding another ltne wm over our nerghbours the lA/ZOH. The Regnnental Crlcket Cup was retarned by HO Squadron alter a hard lought match against E Squadron Both teams bowled Welland B Souadron were restnoled to 107 for 8 oft then 30 overs, SSM Todd sconng a ltne 39 n.o HO Squadmn’s tunings got ofl to a frne start wrth SSgt Stmpson scortng 34 ably supported by ROMS Bellamy (16), bur B Squadron kept plugging away, HO Squadron’s unlikely hero was Sgt 'Tornmo’ Tomltnson who scored ll vttal runs and set up the ytctory wtth 4 balls to spare. Thls year saw the Introduction of the Taylor Cup which was klndly donated by Mr Taylor, the rather of Sgt Taylor, who IS a keen cricketer. The Cup l5 tor the bowler who takes most wickets In a Season Unfortunately, Sgt Taylor was prpped to the post by $891 Srmpson. The Cup was presented by Sgt Taylor In the absence of hrs lather. Overall, rt was a moderate Season but, a Season whtch saw tnterest grow tn the tumor ranks. A few young soldters showed promise, notably Tpr James from C Squadron, who lS developlng lnlD a Very good bowlert Top Batsmsn SSgt Slmpson , 240 W02 Bellamy - 183 W2 Todd , 173 Sgt Gent , Cpl Hayden , 69 Top Bowlers 8891 Simpson , l3 wickets Lt Moncktorr , 10 WleelS Sgt Palfreyman , 9 wrckets |
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