Showing posts with label Malta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Malta. Show all posts

Saturday, March 19, 2016

1952: The Champions of Balluta WPC, Malta

The team of Balluta WPC Malta League Champions and Knock out winners in 1952. The team: C. Ciarlo, A.Tonna, F.Miggiani, C.Borg, L.Falzon, J.Grixti, F. Fenech, E Micallef
Source: courtesy of Andrew Fenech 

1952: The winners of Balluta WPC

The team of Balluta Water Polo Club, Malta league Champions and knock out winners in 1952. The team: C. Ciarlo, A.Tonna, F.Miggiani, C.Borg, L.Falzon, J.Grixti, F. Fenech, E Micallef
Source: courtesy of Andrew Fenech 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

1929: Water Polo match at Malta

Black & white Postcard with view of the Fleet Water Polo Final Match between H.M.S. "Huntley" & H.M.S. "London" at Malta on 27th August 1929. 
Source: Private collection 

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

1926: The Champions of Valletta United, Malta

The team of Valletta United Champion of Malta in 1926. Standing L-R: Carlmelo Caruan, Piju I-Pinzell, Pawlu Dowling, Charlie Nappa, Willie ta' Miles, Johnson (Official), Ruggier Vella, Xuereb. Seating L-R: Zeppi ta' Massa, reserve player, zarenna Mallia, Pawlina Goffret.
Source: Courtesy Joseph Angilery 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

1958: The team of Valetta Olympiads.

The team of Valetta Olympiads Champions at the Inter City Water Polo League  in 1958. This League was a summer competition between the Valetta Water Polo players - usually the "reserves" teams of Valletta United. Water Polo was very popular during this period of time in Malta. Among the players wirh Cap 1 Joseph Zampa, Cap 3 Lawrence Zammit, Cap 5 John Curmi (Coach of Valletta United in later years), Cap 3 Paul Gauci (squatting). 
Source: Courtesy of Mario Zampa and Jo Meli

Thursday, July 18, 2013

1967: The team of Valletta United Water Polo.

The team of Valletta United Water Polo in 1967. Standing L-R: Jo Zampa, Alfred Bonavia, George Lewis (?), Lino Scerri, Charles Fenech and Charles Taylor Kneeling L-R: Lawrence Zammit, [10], Eddie Xuereb, Harry Cutajar and Frank Zampa. Source: courtesy of Jo Meli, Photo Credit Times of Malta - Picture supplied by Sergio Zampa.


Thursday, May 28, 2009

1968: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, in 1968. Standing L-R: I.Camilleri, P.Falzon, A.Portelli, J.Chetcutti, Mr.Scott (Coach). Kneeling L-R: J.Wismayer, W.Mamo, F.Goulder, A.Grixti, P.Cachia.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1964: The winners of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, Champions and Cup Winners of Malta in 1964. Standing L-R: B.Portelli, C.Calleja, J.Chetcutti, T.Albanese, Michaleff Eynaud. Seating L-R: M.Fenech, A.Ciantar, W.Mamo, J.Wismayer.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1963: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, of Malta in 1963. Standing L-R: V.Cachia, A.Gatt. B.Portelli, M.Fenech, J.Chetcuti. Kneeling L-R: J.Wismayer, E.Ellul, W.Mamo.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1953: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, of Malta in 1953.
Source:
«50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

1972: "Neptunes W.P.C." International tournament

International Water Polo tournament held in the "Neptunes Water Polo Club" from 26 to 30, July 1972 with the participation of the National teams of Greece, Scotland, Israel, Switzerland and Malta.
Source:
«50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1960’s: The premises of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The premises of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” in Balluta bay,
St Julian's, Malta in the 60’s.
Source:
«50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1950’s: The premises of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The premises of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” in Balluta bay,
St Julian's, Malta in the early 50’s.
Source:
«50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1949: The Champions of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” winner of the 1949 Championship and Cup in Malta. Standing L-R: F.Wismayer, L.Demajo, J.Albanese, J.Platts, A.Podesta, A.Mizzi, W.Podesta. Kneeling L-R: B.Portelli, L.Wismayer, F.Miggiani, L.Manche.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1936, Berlin: The National team of Malta

The National team of Malta that took part in Berlin 1936 Olympic Games: Joseph Chetcuti Bonacia, Joseph Demicoli, Anthony J. Lanzon, Arthur Podesta, Wifred Podesta, Fortune “Pippo” Schembri, Sidney Scott and Frank Wismayer, Jack Frendo Azzopardi, C.Parlato, J.Albanese.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

1933: The Champions of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” Champions of Malta in 1933. In the 30's, Neptunes won the league Championship on the four occasions they took part. That was in 1933, 1934, 1937 and 1938. Back row L-R: John Chetcuti, P.Merciera. Middle row L-R: F.Wismayer, Jim Chetcuti, Alf Lanzon, A.Podesta. Front row L-R: A.Degiorgio, J.Demarco, Is-sur Fred, W.Podesta, J.Albanese.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1932: The team of “Sharks W.P.T.” - Neptunes

The “Sharks Water Polo team” one of the teams of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” of Malta in 1932. Standing L-R: F.Gauci, J.Griffiths, A.Podesta, E.Xuereb. Center: Alf. Lanzon. Seating L-R: R.Wismayer, P.Merciera, S.Pivitera.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1930: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” of Malta in 1930. Standing L-R: J.Demarco, F.Wismayer, Alfred Gauci, John Chetcuti, F. Gauci. Middle: Jimmy Chetcuti. Seating L-R: A.Degiorgio, W.Podesta, J.Albanese.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1929: The pioneers of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The fist team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” of Malta in 1929. The Neptunes W.P.C. was founded the same year by Mr. Alfred Gauci, called affectionately “is-Sur Fred”, who was its President until 1948.
Source:
«50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

1979: The team of Sliema A.S.C, Malta

The team of Sliema A.S.C of Malta in 1979: Michael Soler, Edward Calleja, Peter De Cesare, Adrian Meli, Michael Gatt, James Scerri, Marco Manara, Ray Manara, Alex Tonna, Ray Vella, , Mario Salnitro, Franz Frendo (coach).
Source: Official program International Tournament Neptunes W.P.C 1979