The "Junior" Olympians

A Junior Olympians team, comprising top players from secondary schools throughout New Zealand, were defeated by the Gisborne Boys' High School, 19-11. The game provided one of the finest displays of Rugby seen on Rugby Park this season.

Although the visitors had superiority in the backs, the home team's combination and forward play gave them the advantage.

This is the first time a Junior Olympians team has been assembled. After the success of this game, the proceeds from which go to the Old Students' Building Fund, it is hoped to make it an annual fixture.

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First five eighth Bill Henderson breaks through. Front row prop Ken Weston follows up at right

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Rival captains lead their teams on field

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T. Valentine crosses the line

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Full back Hugh Gordon played fine game Captain Ron Crawshaw follows up behind

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Winger John Williams in full flight

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Just after the try. Second five eighth Steve Crosby gets up as rival players walk away in despair

Following the successful Junior Olympians game past players in Gisborne High School first fifteens, gathered for a reunion smoko.

It was interesting to note that four fathers and sons were present who had all represented the school in their schooldays.

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Dave Swann jr. and snr.

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Frank and Gilbert Bull

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Arthur and Barrie Owen

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Geoffrey and Anthony Armstrong

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Oldest player present, Bob Gartshore, a first fifteen player from 1909 to 1912, pictured at bottom right with youngest player present, Maku Jones.