Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts

Saturday, March 28, 2015

1923: The Orange Free State, South Africa

The team of Orange Free State, South Africa in 1923. Standing L-R: A. Mackenzie, C. Shaw, E.G. Cooper, J.D. Robertson and Mr J.B. Ryan. Seated L-R: J. A. Cooke, I. Botha, D. Jessup and W. F. Waldeck
Source: courtesy South African Waterpolo History 

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

1963: The Champions of Transvaal Water Polo

The team of Transvaal Water Polo Team winner of the 52nd Currie Cup held in Pretoria on 1963. Back row L-R: P. Hugo, G. Knapp, R. Anderson, V. Kabalin. Middle row L-R: R. Pearse, R. Schwartz, T. Burgess, Billy Otto, I. Wright. Front row L-R: I. Lasarow, (Manager), H. Pelser (captain), L. Nahon, G. Bródy (Head Coach, gold winner with Hungary at 1932 Los Angeles and 1936 Berlin Olympic Games).
Source: South African Water Polo History 

Saturday, March 7, 2015

1960, Rome: The National team of South Africa

The National team of South Africa at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games. Back L-R: W.W. Voges, A.T. Brown, S.J.F. Botha, R.C. Tinkler and (W. A. J. “Dutch” Aucamp - Obscured) Front L-R: R.L. Schwartz, F.M. BUTLER (captain), A.A.R. Bulley (manager), L.W.J. Nahon, and R.A. Meredith.
Source: Nico Lamprecht and South African Waterpolo History

1938: The winners of Western Province, South Africa

The 1938 Western Province Water Polo Team. National champions and Currie Cup Winners in Cape Town. Seated L-R: Glegg,S. Collins, P. Herbstein (Manager),I Berkovitch, M. Jurisch. Standing from L-R: F Grühn, R.J.Loydell, L. Maister & D, Collins, Inset J. King
Source: South African Waterpolo History

1936: The Northern Transvaall Team, South Africa

The Northern Transvaal Team winner at the 1936 Currie Cup Championships held in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Standing L-R: G. N. Van den Berg, S Beales, P. Venter, F. Horn and M. Nykamp. Seated L-R: F. Dyason, A.V. Nunn and D. Miller
Source: South African Waterpolo History

1920: The Natal Team, Champions of South Africa

The 1920 Natal Water Polo team, National Champions, and winners of the 14th Currie Cup tournament held in Durban, South Africa. Standing L-R: C. E. Biggs, W. E. Paull, G. A. Godfrey, R. A. English, and A. Gwillam. Seated L-R: G. A. Morgan, H. C. Greenlees, C. S. “Tic” Brown (captain), G. E. Godfrey and P. Crichton.
Source: South African Waterpolo History

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

1902: Water Polo in the river Mooi of South Africa

A drawing retrieved from the British illustrated newspaper “The Graphic” of 14th June 1902. It shows a scene of Water Polo in the river Mooi of South Africa.
Source: "The Graphic", 14th June 1902.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

1910, South Africa: Action during Currie Cup

Drawing within a South African newspaper of 1910, presenting an action during the game for “Currie Cup”. It says: “Natal Water Polo” team beats the team of “East London”, Robertson scores the only goal for E.London”.
Source: http://www.swimhistory.org/

Saturday, March 5, 2011

1959: The National team of South Africa

The  National Water Polo team of South Africa in 1959. Coach of the team the legendary Hungarian goalkeeper Gyorgy Brody, winner of gold medal in Los Angeles 1932 and Berlin 1936 Olympics. Seating L-R: F.Butler, H.Getz (Manager), G.Brody (Coach), R.Meredith (captain). Standing L-R: K.J.Botha, L.Nahon, W.Aucamp, D.Staples, R.Tinker, N.Luchs, S.Savage, A. Kaplan.
Source: http://www.swimhistory.org/

1900: The team of Eastern Province, South Africa

The team of Eastern Province, South Africa that took part in the 1900 "Currie Cup". Standing L-R: Ernest Sytner, W.Hann, C.J.Liston Foults, P.Jenkins (Hon.Sec to S.A.A.S.U). Seatting L-R: R.Carswell, A.Marks, W.Fiddian Green (Capt), A.Pichering.
Source: http://www.swimhistory.org/

Monday, January 14, 2008

1956: The teams of Israel and South Africa

The National teams of Israel and South Africa following their friendly game in 1956.
Source: courtesy of Benny Karny

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

1952, Helsinki: South Africa vs Brazil

Action during the match of South Africa and Brazil (9-2) at the Olympic pool of Helsinki, on July 29th, 1952. South Africa: Aucamp W., Pappas D, Goddard G., Melville D., Meredith R., Cohen D, Van Gent J. Brazil: Cunha Figueiredo, Perri E, Havelange J, De Alencar Rodrigues S, Sili D, Caiado de Castro C, Kelly dos Santos M.
Source: http://www.viewimages.com/, (photo by Keystone, Getty Images).
This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

1959: The team of South Africa in Barcelona

The National Water Polo team of South Africa who played against Spain during 8 an 9 July 1959 in Barcelona. The South African team won the official game with 7-6 (referee of the game has been the well known International referee Jozsef Dimweber, from Austria). The team of South Africa: Aucamp, Butler, Meredith (captain), Nahon, Tinkler, Kaplan, y Lutha.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Juan Antonio Sierra