Monday, May 3, 2010

1948: The National team of Australia

The National team of Australia that played against France in the pool of Paris "Les Tourelles" in 1948. The Australian team lost 8-5 against France. Few weeks later, during the London 1948 Olympics, the Aussies at their first Olympic appearance were eliminated in the 1st round by loosing against Italy and Yugoslavia. The team of Australia: Arthur Burge, Roger Cornforth, Benjamin Dalley, Herman Doerner, John Ferguson, Leon Ferguson, Colin French, Eric Johnston, John King, Les McKay.
Source: Miroir Sprint; 29 June 1948