CHAMBER EXILES MATCH REPORTS - 1st HALF MATCH 1

MENS LEAGUES

RESERVE LEAGUE vs Southern Suburbs

Frankie won

David won

Ian won

Tagara lost

Overall result: Won ? - ?

3rd  LEAGUE A vs Wanderers

First match of the season we played Wanderers away, pretty much same faces. We were short our strong nos 1 & 2 so Gary and Richard has to step up. Both were hammered. But as least we had wins at 3 & 4.

First up was Vevek against a new youngster, Nick. Good runner, hit the ball well but a bit loose and lacking experience. Vevek worked him out early and won the first comfortably. Vevek went well up in the 2^nd but then started playing his opponents game and ended up losing that game. And the next. Vevek came back and won the 4^th. The 5^th was a hard close game which could have gone either way. Vevek managed to win it 17-15 or somewhere there.

Next was Richard against Eric. Maybe the anti-biotics were still in Richard’s system but Eric won fairly comfortably.

Then Gary played Mo, their strong no 1 who was playing 3 at the beginning of last year and Vevek beat from 0-2 7-14 down. Mo was too strong for Gary and it was over in under half an hour.

Last up our new team member Andrew Fourie against Bruce. They both play the same type of game and it was a monster 5 setter with Andrew winning the 5^th also 17-15 or something like that.

And then we were forced to eat pizza and drink giant beers.

Gary: 0-3

Richard: 0-3

Vevek: 3-2

Andrew F: 3-2

Match Result: Lost 6 – 12.

4th LEAGUE A  vs  Chamber B

The local derby was a 2-2 draw but the A team win on games.

No mention will be made of Allan and Danie’s match short of saying the markers and referees (about 4 altogether) had a hard time!!!!!

#1 Singles	Allan,Bailey-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0	9-15 12-15 15-8 12-15	Danie,Visser-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#2 Singles	Duncan,Le Grange-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	16-14 15-13 15-10	Nigel,Morgan-(L)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0
#3 Singles	Flip,van Antwerpen-(L)R Roster P1:0 P2:0	13-15 13-15 15-10 13-15	Chris,van Heeswijk-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0
#4 Singles	Gavin,Geldenhuys-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-13 15-11 15-5	Gavin,Bowes-(L)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0
	Total Points Today::Chamber CE04 More sets won 8-610

Overall result: Won 10 - 6

4th LEAGUE B  vs Chamber A

See above

Overall result: Lost 6 - 10

5th LEAGUE A  vs Wendywood

Wendywood arrived with 2 ringers (poached from Hope) and 2 real players.

Silver dropping down to help out got crushed 0-3

Kobus having hurt his leg jogging got crushed 0-3

Paul comfortable won 3-1

Nick won 3-2 (despite the attrociously slippy court)

Overall result: Lost 6 - 10

5th LEAGUE B vs. Jeppe

Another team of ringers, 3 of Jeppe players dropping down from last years winning 4^th lge team. What is the league coming to!!!

Ian lost 3-2 from 2-0 up

BigG lost 3-0

Jacques lost 3-1

Brennan won 3-2

Overall result: Lost 6 - 14

 

7th LEAGUE A vs Modderfontein

First Match of the season. At #3, Gabriel took on Ian. A see-saw match, Gabe taking the first, Ian the second, Gabe the third and Ian the fourth. The fifth was titanic with the final score being 20-18 to our new recruit to 7^th, Gabriel. Welcome. Great start to the season and the captain spoke to Gabes later requesting shorter matches in the future!

Next Captain Peter LR at #2 took on Vashan. Pete wore him out in the first, scoring twice as many points. Vashan was buggered and never recovered from the Peter onslaught, losing 3-0.

Mike played Tanya at #4. He was requested by the Captain to show no mercy for the women! Mike listened to the Captain and won the first two. However, Mike’s attention wandered (can’t think where!) and he lost the third. To give himself a birthday present he pulled finger and won the fourth easily, romping to an 8-0 lead which he never surrendered. Thus, winning the match 3-1, securing a win for the team and maintaining a 100% record in his 64^th year.

Last match was Stratford, #1, against smoker Mark. For a clean sweep, a win was required, emphasized by the Captain. Magic start, Stratford 2 up. Mark left the court, went for quick smoke, and came back rejuvenated winning the third. Unfortunately, Mark’s lungs gave in and he kept putting the ball, albeit fast, into the tin and Stratford won 3-1.

Fantastic start to the season with a 16 pointer.

Times are a changing, no meal. Another tradition bites the dust.

Mike and Tanya having a celebratory birthday drink. Now he knows where his mind wandered in the fourth!

We wish Dave a swift recovery from a recent operation and George all the luck with his replacement hip operation on 5^th April. We sincerely hope that it will improve his squash for the 2019 season!

Squash Tip of the Week

Always listen to the Leadership team (in our case the Captain). A winning strategy may be shared.

Match score: 16-4

7th LEAGUE B  vs Parkview

#1 Singles	Des,Ferreira-(L)L Roster P1:0 P2:0	7-15 13-15 15-7 8-15	Alix ,du Plessis-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#2 Singles	Gerry,O'Connor-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-9 15-12 15-11	Justin,De Lange-(L)R Roster P1:0 P2:0
#3 Singles	Warren,Mclaughlin-(W)R Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-13 15-5 15-6	Nolan,Naidoo-(L)R Roster P1:0 P2:0
#4 Singles	Trevor,Ferreira-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-9 15-6 15-8	Irvine ,Lehloo-(L)R Roster P1:0 P2:0
	Total Points Today::13		Total Points Today::3
	Accumulated Points::13		Accumulated Points::3

Match score: Won 13 - 3

8th LEAGUE A vs Chamber B

#1 Singles	Shaun,Perumal-(L)L Roster P1:0 P2:0	12-15 15-9 15-11 12-15 10-15	Shelley,Manning-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#2 Singles	Richard,Pritz-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	3-15 15-12 15-12 16-14	Yash,Klipp-(L)R Roster P1:0 P2:0
#3 Singles	Matium,Van Antwerpen-(L)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	11-15 15-8 12-15 9-15	Mathew,Johnson-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0
#4 Singles	Andrew,Jensen-(W)RL Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-8 15-1 15-10	Balan,Ramsamy-(L)R Roster P1:0 P2:0
	Total Points Today::Chamber CE10 More sets won 9-711		Total Points Today::7
	Accumulated Points::11		Accumulated Points::7

Overall result : Won 11 - 7

8th LEAGUE B vs Chamber A

See above.

Match Score : Lost 7 - 11

LADIES LEAGUES

LADIES 1st LEAGUE 01 vs UJ

A great effort from the team as this was their 1^st match in 1^st league

Mariska lost 3-1

Hannah lost 3-0

Megan won 3-2 from 2-0 down

Overall result: Lost  4 - 10

LADIES 2nd LEAGUE 02 vs Modderfontein

#1 Singles	Khanyile,Sape-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0	19-17 15-1 15-8	Belinda,Crots-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#2 Singles	Raina,Mokoena-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-6 15-11 16-18 15-12	Ilse,Karsten-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#3 Singles	Mumuza,Mathe-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0	11-15 15-8 8-15 10-15 15-9	Sonelle,Basson-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#4 Singles	Marlene,Urghuart-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-10 20-22 15-11 17-19 15-13	Lisa,Baillie-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0
	Total Points Today::13		Total Points Today::6
	Accumulated Points::13		Accumulated Points::6

Overall result: Lost 6- 13

LADIES 3rd LEAGUE 04 vs Chamber 05

#1 Singles	Jenny,Farquhar-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-12 14-16 15-5 15-9	Marisa,Isaacs-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#2 Singles	Tayla,Rohana-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-11 8-15 16-14 15-9	Josephine,Nyirenda-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#3 Singles	Roshael,Hoosen-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0	16-14 10-15 8-15 15-9 12-15	Kirsty,Geldenhuys-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0
#4 Singles	Rebecca,Sinner-(W) Roster P1:0 P2:0	15-6 16-14 15-12	Pat,Beams-(L) Roster P1:0 P2:0
	Total Points Today::14		Total Points Today::5
	Accumulated Points::14		Accumulated Points::

Overall result:  Won 14 - 5

LADIES 3rd LEAGUE 05 vs Chamber 04

See above

Overall result:  Lost 5 - 14

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The 2018 Handicap Touranment - By Gary D'illy

To those of you who could not attend the finals last night, I must attest to the fact that you missed out on an evening of spectacular spirit. The fact that our two most handicapped players reached the final and play-off respectively is testament to their remarkable abilities as squash players. I tip my hat to you both.

Ian had an uncharacteristic slump of form at the final hurdle and could not seemingly play his normal game against the unconventional style of play dished out by our poetically expletive-filled Michael Mayer. Michael has shown a remarkable degree of growth in his game in the last year and he managed to get out his great shout of joy at winning 3rd place in the main draw.

I watched with amazement as Phil and Marcus fought out a never-ending battle of attrition where both participants were sucking up oxygen like it was as rare a commodity as rain in Cape Town. A beautiful game of squash was witnessed where Marcus showed how hungry he was to get back into his game after a year long recovery from injury and he managed to put Phil to the sword and bend
the knee.

A deserving winner of the Plate - Well played Marcus!

I never saw the Helena vs. Gabriel game but understand that she not only represented her gender but her indomitable spirit shone through as she managed to put yet another notch in her belt of victories at Chamber Exiles.

The final was a true spectacular to behold as we witnessed what a “dead man walking” looks like!

We were all convinced that David Hamilton was going to have a heart attack as he was being outplayed in splendiferous style but Mister UnKind. Heart attack Hamilton still managed to fight for points here and there that kept him in contention to play the only trump card at his disposal - TIME!!! The highlight of the evening, for me, was the good grace of David Kind who despite winning the battle, lost the war on the most marginal of time errors , a mere 5 seconds. I am sure the nightmares will plague him for a while still.

His grace in accepting the decision was one that will win my most respectful admiration for as long as I am around. I was proud to know that this man is a member of our club and represents who and what we are. Without a word of complaint he accepted the ruling and shook the hand of the victor victorious! So, despite his “wtf” comment to John on hearing his handicap, he proved himself a worthy man to take on the challenge and come out the other side a hero in my books. Well done David KIND!!!! A Kinder man we have not seen. Mister Hamilton will have to take the rest of the week off to recover and cherish his moment of glory as I am sure his handicap in 2019 might be a hurdle too high to claw his way over. Other notable observations of the night were the manner in which Jae Lee marked the final - his firm hand and decisive calling was admirable.

The other upshot of the evening was seeing Ed Upton wearing his well earned prize of a Chamber Sweater with pride - they might not let him back into the Alberton club wearing it but that’s his problem not ours.

Our thanks must go out to whoever provided the snacks which kept the babalaas (sp?) at bay as we all slurped down the free ale.

A special thanks to Kobus who is now our resident biltong boer and is open to accepting orders for his deliciously tasty treat. Now we have a beer brewer and a biltong boer helping us keep Chamber Exiles a “local is lekker” kinda place!!!

Thanks to Ryan for keeping time in the final and being official photographer on the night.

The biggest travesty of justice the entire evening was the fact that Marcus Meyer’s better half ( sorry I don’t know her name) drew the raffle winner for the night and of all the underserving sluts in our squash kingdom - Digby Chapman - of all people, was pronounced the winner of the TV so generously donated by Warren. We thank you for your altruistic act to help raise funds for the club Warren and please accept our condolences for being Gerry’s brother-in-law (you could have done so much better)!

Well done John for another successful social tournament where we get to mix things up a little and play our compatriots from a variety of playing abilities on a more-or-less level playing field.

Long live Chamber Exiles - long live!

Gary D’illy

2017 End of Year Doubles

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