Powerful Polo For A Perfect Year

The Poverty Bay Polo Club is on top of the world after its "A" team pulverized all opposition to win the country's premier polo trophy; the Savile Cup. The national tournament for this, and other cups, was held at Feilding where the best of ponies and players were seen in action. This year was also the diamond anniversary of the first time Poverty Bay won the Savile Cup, away back in 1914. Even more remarkable is the fact that both teams contained three brothers in their ranks. This year it was the Kirkpatrick brothers, David, Joh'n and Colin, while in 1914 it was the Sherratt brothers, Phil, Thornley and Randall, Randall being the father of Woody Sherratt, the present president of the club.

The 1974 winners of the Savile Cup are, from left, John Lane and David, (captain), Colin and John Kirkpatrick.

The 1914 team is, from left, at back, Phil and Thornley Sherratt, and in front, Randall Sherratt and John Murphy (captain).

Not to be outdone at Feilding, the P.B. "B" team took the Savile 4 Goal Cup. From left, Rob Sherratt (also top junior player), Gerry Kemp (captain), Mike Sherriff and Bruce Holden.

Also sharing the limelight was the P.B. "D" team, as they waltzed away with the Stead Cup. From left, Guy Sainsbury, Lionel Stone (captain), Mike Mclldowie and Andrew Wilder.

At the polo prize-giving cocktail party three wives and one fiancee were joined by their counterparts in the Savile Cup team for a good look at the handsome cup. From left, Heather and David Kirkpatrick, Bev and John Kirkpatrick, Caroline and Colin Kirkpatrick, and Liz Jones and John Lane

Fraser Moore, captain of Whatatutu, winners of the Mangaheia Cup

Colin Kirkpatrick best team of ponies

David Dods, champion polo pony

Warwick Wilson receiving the trophy for the most improved first-year plaver. This is a new trophy given by Miss Edie Brown, who is seen making the presentation. At centre is club president Woody

A magnificent new cup was presented to the club by Dr Basil Aldwell and it is to be called the Sandy Kirkpatrick Cup in honour of the late Mr Kirkpatrick. What the cup will be awarded for has, as yet, to be decided. With the handsome new cup are, from left, David Kirkpatrick, Mrs and Dr Aldwell, Mrs Kirkpatrick and Mr and Mrs Woody Sherratt. The prize-giving cocktail party and presentation of the new cup wound up a more than very successful season for the club.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 238 : April 24, 1974

Powerful Polo For A Perfect Year