Month: July 2020

UK Softball 1991

Finals

DateWinnersRunners-Up
Men’s National Softball League
08.09.1991Regents Park Zoo Crew15The Bucs1
Slow-Pitch Mixed Softball Final
15.09.1991The Meteors (London)4Tequila Slammers (London)3
Oxford Softball League
14.09.1991Blackwells Beavers26Pergamon Panthers13
UK Softball Finals 1991 [References: 1]

Report

Regent’s Park Zoo Crew completed a quadruple in UK Softball in 1991, by winning the Men’s National Slowpitch Title, the Pre-Season first Ball Tournament, and the July Open Cup, and the Greater London Men’s Slowpitch League title. Seven team contested the Men’s National Finals – four from London (the Zoo Crew, the Bucs, the Raiders, and the Spankers) as well as teams from Bordon in Hapshire, Frome in Somerset, and Arundel in Sussex.

In Slowpitch Mixed Softball, The Meteors of London beat the Tequila Slammers of the Cuervo Adverstising Softball League (London). The Harvey Wallbangers (brother and sister team to the Slammers) defeated Isherwoods, Champions of the Wild Turkey Design League in the 3rd Place Playoff. The other teams in the nine-team tournament were Scorpions and Outlaws (Windsor), Wild Ones (Borden), Woodhouse Moor (Leeds), and Hit’n’Run and Nice Beaver from Bristol.

In Regional Softball, Elservier Smellysox, the holders, faltered at the end of the Oxford Softball League season, losing their last game to finish 10-1, and then getting knocked out of the playoffs. The Blackwells Beavers shocked the Pergamon Panthers in the Final 26-13.

References

Magazines

[1] Anon. (1991) “UK Softball” Baseball Times. Volume 2. Number 8. November 1991. pg. 20.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Hugh Mulcahy.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 28 July 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

British Baseball Federation National League 1991

British Basebal Federation Logo [Reference: 3]

Standings

PWLGB
*London Athletics21174–
Nottingham Hornets211651
Enfield Spartans191452
Humberside Mets2110117
Cambridge Royals207139.5
Liverpool Tigers186129.5
Essex Arrows2161511
Nottingham Pirates2151612
British Baseball Federation National League 1991 [Reference: 1]

Note: Standings as of 22 September 1991 – Two matches between Liverpool Tigers and Enfield Spartans still outstanding. If Enfield won both, as expected, it would mean a playoff between Nottingham and Enfield for a place in the Final against London Athletics.

Report

London Athletics won the British Baseball Federation National League pennant in 1991, with Humberside Mets’ Rich Villa – Mr. Dedication – throwing the first No-Hitter in BBF National League history on 1 September 1991 against Enfield Spartans, perhaps the second best team in the League. The No-Hitter was pitched at the first Baseball Centre of excellence in Britain in Hull.

Rich Villa is originally from Chicago, and attended Lewis University, before trying out for a few Major League Baseball organisations, and despite failing to get a contract, still followed his dream to Britain.

Rich Villa – Humberside Mets – who threw the first No-Hitter in British Baseball Federation National League History on 1 September 1991 [Reference: 2]

References

Magazines

[1] Anon. (1991) “UK Baseball: National League” Baseball Times. Volume 2. Number 8. November 1991. pg. 22.

Images

[2] Anon. (1991) “Mr Dedictation – Rich Villa” Baseball Times. Volume 2. Number 8. November 1991. pg. 22.

[3] British Baseball Federation (2020) fb5f13_6ebe17074f67479d963d45d397eaa72f_mv2 [Internet] Available from: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fb5f13_6ebe17074f67479d963d45d397eaa72f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_2500,h_1330,al_c/fb5f13_6ebe17074f67479d963d45d397eaa72f~mv2.jpg [Accessed 28 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Hugh Mulcahy.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 28 July 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Minor League AAA Baseball 1991

International League 1991

WLPctGB
East
Pawtucket (Red Sox)7964.552–
Rochester (Orioles)7668.5283.5
Syracuse (Blue Jays)7371.5076.5
Scranton (Phillies)6578.45514
West
Columbus (Yankees)8559.590–
Tidewater (Mets)7765.5427
Toledo (Tigers)7470.51411
Richmond (Braves)6579.45120
International League 1991 [Reference: 1]

Triple-A 1991

WLPctGB
East
*Buffalo (Pirates)8162.566–
Indianapolis (Expos)7568.5246
Nashville (Reds)6578.45516
Louisville (Cardinals)5192.35730
West
*Denver (Brewers)7965.549–
Iowa (Cubs)7866.5421
Omaha (Royals)7371.5076
Oklahoma City (Rangers)5292.36127
American Association 1991 [Reference: 1]

Pacific Coast League 1991

WLPctGB
Albuquerque Dukes (Dodgers)8058.580–
Tucson (Astros)7961.5642
Calgary (Mariners)7264.5297
Colorado (Indians)7267.5188.5
Edmonton (Angels)7066.5159
Portland (Twins)7068.50710
Phoenix (Giants)6870.46416
Tacoma (Athletics)6373.46316
Vancouver (White Sox)4986.36329.5
Pacific Coast League 1991 [Reference: 1]

Report

Among the prospects in Minor League AAA Baseball in 1991 was Jose Offerman of the Albuquerque Dukes, who was described by the Baseball Times as having great potential. He was called up to the Major leagues again for 1992, having previously played there but had been demoted due to lack of concentration.

Jose Offerman of the Albuquerque Dukes 1991 [Reference: 2]

References

Magazines

[1] Anon. (1991) “Minor League Notebook: Final Standings” Baseball Times. Volume 2. Number 8. November 1991. pg. 7.

Images

[2] Anon. (1991) “Minor League Notebook: Final Standings” Baseball Times. Volume 2. Number 8. November 1991. pg. 7.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Hugh Mulcahy.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 28 July 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Australian Football League Womens 2020

Final Ladder

PWLDPFPA%Pts
Conference A
*Kangaroos6510309136227.220
*GWS Giants6420175142123.216
*Brisbane Lions632119818510714
Gold Coast Suns6231154152101.310
Geelong Cats624021126180.88
Adelaide Crows624018022480.48
Richmond606011532235.70
Conference B
*Fremantle6600277170154.724
*Carlton6510249164151.820
*Melbourne6420204124164.516
Collingwood6420229149153.716
St. Kilda624015417090.68
Western Bulldogs615017924672.84
West Coast Eagles61508526532.14
Australian Football League Womens Final Ladder 2020 [Reference: 1]

Finals

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
23.03.2020Kangaroos34Collingwood32
23.03.2020GWS Giants26Melbourne29
23.03.2020Fremantle80Gold Coast Suns10
22.03.2020Carlton44Brisbane Lions15
Finals
Cancelled *
Australian Football League Womens Final Ladder 2020 [Reference: 2]

Note: * the Finals were cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and Cup awarded.

Irish Players

PlayerPositionNumberTeam
Cora StauntonHF13Greater Western Sydney
Yvonne BonnerI/C27Greater Western Sydney
Sinead GoldrickHBMelbourne
Aileen GilroyI/C8North Melbourne
Mairead SeoigheNorth Melbourne
Orla O’DwyerI/C9Brisbane
Ailish ConsidineI/C16Adelaide
Sarah RoweI/C7Collingwood
Aisling SheridanI/C14Collingwood
Niamh KellyC12West Coast
Grace KellyF15West Coast
Clara FitzpatrickB24St. Kilda
Aisling McCarthyFoll15Western Bulldogs
Katy HeronI/C31Western Bulldogs
Aine TigheFremantle
Kate FloodC44Fremantle
Joanne DoonanHF26Carlton
Australian Football League Womens Irish Players 2020 [Reference: 2]

Report

A total of 17 Irish Players lined out for Australian Football League Womens teams in 2020, the top level in Australian Womens Football in the World, including seven players who had played for the Irish Banshees International team:

Clara Fitzpatrick (St. Kilda), Ailish Considine (Adelaide), Ailish McCarthy (Western Bulldogs), Aine Tighe (Fremantle), Joanne Donnan (Carlton), Kate Flood (Fremantle) and Mariead Seoighe (North Melbourne).

Carlton’s Joanne Doonan [References: 4]

References

Websites

[1] Womens AFL (2020) Ladder 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://womens.afl/ladder/2020 [Accessed 28 July 2020]

[2] Womens AFL (2020) Fixtures 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://womens.afl/matches/2020 [Accessed 28 July 2020]

[3] AFL Ireland (2020) AFL Ireland 2020 [Internet] Available from: http://aflireland.ie/index.php/2020/02/06/aflw-2020-the-irish-takeover/ [accessed 28 July 2020]

Images

[4] AFL Ireland (2020) Carlon’s Joanne Doonan [Internet] Available from: http://aflireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200206_195513.jpg [accessed 28 July 2020]

[5] Womens AFL (2020) download [Internet] Available from: 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Lota International Basketball Tournament 1963

Inaugural Lota Tournament Checque Presentation [Reference: 4]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Quarter-Finals
22.04.1963Garda (Dublin)52Neptune (Cork)41
22.04.1963Tralee FCA36UCC29
22.04.1963Newport (Wales)38Gunners (Cork)28
22.04.1963Belfast CelticsWSt. Joseph’s (Dublin)L
Semi-Finals
22.04.1963Garda64FCA Tralee59
22.04.1963Newport57Belfast Celtics42
Final
22.04.1963Garda52Newport46
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1963 [Reference: 1]

Report

Garda, from Dublin, won the inaugural Lota Tournament, defeating Newport of Wales 52-46 in the Final. They had earlier disposed of hosts Neptune 52-41 in the Quarter-Finals, and FCA Tralee 64-49 in the Semi-Finals.

Player of the Tournament was the tall American, Bob Collins, who scored 68 points in total, the highest in the tournament. Welsh International, D. Floyd top scored in the Final with 24 points, and scored 59 in total.

The competition was organised by Tom Cogan of Ford, who described it as a way of raising extra nicities for the boys at Lota. It was the first Internatonal Basketball Tournament of its kind in Ireland.

Garda – 1963 Inaugural Lota Basketball Tournament Champions [Reference: 3]

Garda Team (Back Row L-R): PJ Moriarty (Coach), Joe Dunleavy , Bob Collins, Tony Walsh, Michael Guthrie. (Front row L-R): John O’Keeffe, Noel Nugent, Jarlath Lee (Capt.), Gerry Donovan, JJ O’Reilly.

References

Newspapers / Sources

[1] Anon. (1963) “Dublin Garda become first holders of Lota Trophy” Evening Echo. April 24, 1963.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

[2] Anon. (1973) “How did it start?” Evening Echo. March 24, 1973.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

Images

[3] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) 1963 Dublin Garda Team Evening Herald, February 3, 1963 [Internet]Available from:https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-32_CH_OYLys/XhfykJaIZoI/AAAAAAAAC8w/0U-ZFmPbJzY1vaU9THUab9fplNaYx_KCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1963%2BLota%2BTournament%2BResults%2BAction.jpg  [Accessed 28 July 2020]

[4] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) Checque Presented to Lota [Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-32_CH_OYLys/XhfykJaIZoI/AAAAAAAAC8w/0U-ZFmPbJzY1vaU9THUab9fplNaYx_KCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1963%2BLota%2BTournament%2BResults%2BAction.jpg [28 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rob Gihbu & Pat Connolly.

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Lota International Basketball Tournament 1965

The Collegians (Belfast) Captain receiving the Lota Trophy in 1965 [Reference: 2]

Pool Tables

PWLPFPAPts
Pool 1
*Neptune (Cork)22043384
US Navy (Derry)21142422
Tannery (Tralee)20239440
Pool 2
*St. Mary’s (Athlone)21148502
St. Vincent’s (Killarney)21139302
Cardinals21138452
Pool 3
*Collegians (Belfast)22062424
Ford (Cork)21134442
CYMS (Tralee)20243510
Pool 4
*Gunners (Cork)22068474
Garda (Dublin)21142522
Robert Emmetts (Kilkenny)20247580
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1965 [References: Compiled from Results in 1]

Finals

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
19.04.1965Neptune32St. Mary’s26
19.04.1965Collegians24Gunners18
Final
19.04.1965Collegians54Neptune32
Lota International Basketball Tournament Finals 1965 [References: 1]

Pool Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Pool 1
19.04.1965Neptune22US Navy19
19.04.1965Neptune21Tannery19
19.04.1965US Navy23Tannery20
Pool 2
19.04.1965Cardinals14St. Vincent’s13
19.04.1965St. Mary’s Athlone32Cardinals24
19.04.1965St. Vincent’s26St. Mary’s16
Pool 3
19.04.1965Ford18CYMS Tralee17
19.04.1965Collegians27Ford16
19.04.1965Collegians35CYMS Tralee26
Pool 4
19.04.1965Gunners33Garda19
19.04.1965Gunners35Robert Emmetts28
19.04.1965Garda23Robert Emmetts19
Lota International Basketball Tournament Pool Results 1965 [References: 1]

Report

Irish International, George Clarke, scored 39 of Collegians points, as he picked up the Most Valuable Player Award for the 1965 Lota Tournament, as the Belfast side triumphed by 22 points in the Final against hosts, Neptune. The Final score was 54-32 in favour of the Northerners.

The other Pool winners were St. Mary’s Athlone, winning their Pool on Points scored after all three teams had finished on one win apiece, and Gunners, from Cork. Neptune disposed of St. Mary’s in the first semi-Final, 32-26, and in the second, Collegians, likewise, won by six points, over Gunners, the final score being 24-18.

Collegians played a wide zone in the Final, and in an effort to combat this, Neptune drove forthe basket, only to see it swept from their fingertips, with a resulting fast break for the Northerners resulting in baskets. Player of the Tournament, George Clarke, not only scored 39 of his sides points but also always working, also making himself loose, leading from the break, and unselfishly making scoring passes time and again.

1965 Lota Tournament MVP George Clarke receiving his trophy [Reference: 3]

References

Newspapers

[1] Anon. (1965) “Basketball: Collegians were worthy winners of the Lota Tournament” Evening Echo. April 22, 1965.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

Images

[2] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) 1965 Lota Tournament trophy for Belfast Collegians [Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ugfBkmELKnE/XhoAaiDGHlI/AAAAAAAAC94/dexNEeIrwYgitvMMoeH9iRpFn0JIKBS8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1965%2BLota%2BTournament%2BResuts%2B%2528Collegians%2529.jpg  [Accessed 28 July 2020]

[2] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) Basketball Prize: G Clarke of Collegians Team (Belfast)… [Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ugfBkmELKnE/XhoAaiDGHlI/AAAAAAAAC94/dexNEeIrwYgitvMMoeH9iRpFn0JIKBS8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1965%2BLota%2BTournament%2BResuts%2B%2528Collegians%2529.jpg  [Accessed 28 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rob Gihbu & Pat Connolly.

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Lota International Basketball Tournament 1966

1966 Lota Programme [Reference: 4]

Pool Tables

PWLPFPAPts
Pool 1
*US Navy (Derry)11020112
Ford (Cork)21148402
St. Vincent’s (Killarney)10120370
Pool 2
*Tannery (Tralee)22058544
Newport (Wales)21146412
Gunners (Cork)20252610
Pool 3
*Neptune (Cork)22057374
Cardinals (Cork)21133382
Celtic (Limerick)20234490
Pool 4
*Iona (Cork)22063464
De Paul (Cork)21155522
St. Mary’s (Athlone)20244640
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1966 [References: Compiled from Results in 2 & Pool in 1]

Finals

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
11.04.1966Tannery31US Navy39
11.04.1966Iona16Neptune29
Final
11.04.1966US Navy36Neptune31
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1966 [References: in 2]

Pool Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Pool 1
11.04.1966Ford37St. Vincent’s20
11.04.1966Ford11US Navy20
11.04.1966St. Vincent’sUS Navy
Pool 2
11.04.1966Gunners33Tannery36
11.04.1966Gunners19Newport25
11.04.1966Newport21Tannery22
Pool 3
11.04.1966Neptune26Cardinals15
11.04.1966Cardinals18Celtic12
11.04.1966Neptune31Celtic22
Pool 4
11.04.1966Iona30St. Mary’s25
11.04.1966Iona33De Paul21
11.04.1966De Paul34St. Mary’s19
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1966 [References: Compiled from Results in 2]

Report

US Navy of Derry won the 1966 Lota Basketball Tournament, defeating hosts Neptune 36-31 in the Final. Teams had travelled from as far as Newport in wales for the Tournament, although holders, Collegians, from Belfast, could not travel on the day, and were replaced in Pool 4 by De Paul.

Tannery from Tralee and Iona from Cork, were the other Pool winners, and were beaten in the Semi-Finals 31-39 by US Navy and 16-29 by Neptune respectively.

The US Navy made it third time lucky in the Final, playing a set zone defense and Neptune were relying on fast breaks. 5’3″ Chuck Pattison claimed the Most Valuable Player Award for the tournament, scoring 10 Points from outside jump shots to play an important role in the victory.

Final Scorers:

US Navy: J Yeutter (14), C Pattison (10), B Allard (8), M Brown (4).

Neptune: M Finn (10), JJ O’Connell (10), J Ryan (4), J O’Donoghue (4), L O’Donohue (3)

US Navy – 1966 Lota Tournament Champions [Reference: 3]

References

Newspapers / Sources

[1] Anon. (1966) “Neptune lose Basketball Final to U.S.Navy “ Cork Examiner April 12, 1966.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

[2] Anon. (1966) “Lota Tournament 1966 Should Be The Best Ever Staged” Evening Echo. April 5, 1966.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

Images

[3] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry Basketball Team [Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EGyLJUJAVo/Xhfli8-I3QI/AAAAAAAAC8g/0vjVjvprdFowCGmCTfjSiJj42ibtBExVACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1966%2BLota%2BTournament%2B%2528%2BUS%2BNavy%2Bvs%2B%2BNeptune%2529%2Bxx.jpg  [Accessed 28 July 2020]

[4] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) 1966 Lota Programme [Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LvGldxpHUHw/XlkbZL74QOI/AAAAAAAADYw/AtwnfZbNyH8fbmpfxlBYWflJ4yMldoPZACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/1966%2BLota%2BProgramme.jpg [28 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rob Gihbu & Pat Connolly.

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Lota International Basketball Tournament 1964

Lota Trophy [Reference: 3]

Results

DateHome teamAway Team
Quarter-Finals
31.03.1964Garda (Dublin)64Aberdeen University (Scotland)25
31.03.1964St. Joseph’s (Dublin)50University College Cork25
31.03.1964FCA (Tralee)55Neptune (Cork)54
31.03.1964Newport (Wales)53US Navy (Derry)42
Semi-Finals
31.03.1964FCA Tralee49Garda32
31.03.1964St. Joseph’s52Newport64
Final
31.03.1964Tralee FCA61Newport49
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1964 [Reference: 1]

Report

Tralee FCA (Army Reserves) shocked hosts Neptune in the first round of the 1964 Lota International Tournament, and then went on to defeat a disappointing Garda in the Semi-Finals, and in a high-scoring match for the times, Newport from Wales 61-49 in the Final.

Tralee FCA – 1964 Lota Tournament Champions [Reference: 4]

References

Newspapers / Sources

[1] Anon. (1968) “Tralee FCA win Lota Tournament “ Evening Herald. April 3, 1964.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

[2] Anon. (1968) “Presentation of Lota Trophy “ Evening Echo. April 1, 1964.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

Images

[3] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) Lota Trophy[Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZQ2Y5ImAwQ/Xhk9BaymDRI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/flv-QyGMeKgXT9ZfFTc6u2CbYxKuHjDFACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1964%2BLota%2BPreview.jpg  [Accessed 27 July 2020]

[4] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) 1964 Lota Tournament Champions [Internet]Available from: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TL1f0txkmlg/Xhk9BfLcB2I/AAAAAAAAC9c/l_fmEug1WoQoVVHhNkSgMM5CqwElr2rIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1964%2BLota%2BTournament%2BResults%2Band%2BPhotos.jpg [Accessed 27 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rob Gihbu & Pat Connolly.

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Lota International Basketball Tournament 1968

Lota Tournament 1968 [Ref: 2]

Final Group Tables

PWLPFPAPts
Pool I
*Blue Demons (Cork)22063404
St. Vincent’s Killarney21138412
Llwynipia (Wales)20232520
Pool II
*Ardglass (Down)22049244
Cardinals (Cork)21131362
CYMS Killorglin (Kerry)20226460
Pool III
*Corinthians (Dublin)22050444
Ford (Cork)21141332
Neptune II (Cork)20231430
Pool IV
*Neptune (Cork)22040244
Iona (Cork)21112272
St. Vincent’s (Dublin)20211130
Lota International Basketball Tournament 1968 [Reference: 1]

Finals

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
22.04.1968Ardglass25Neptune18
22.04.1968Blue Demons21Corinthians18
Final
22.04.1968Blue Demons37Ardglass26
Lota International Basketball Tournament Finals 1968 [Reference: 1]

Pool Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Pool I
21.04.1968Blue Demons28St. Vincent’s Killarney21
21.04.1968Blue Demons35Llwynypia19
21.04.1968St. Vincent’s Killarney17Llwynypia13
Pool II
21.04.1968Cardinals19CYMS Killorglin14
21.04.1968Cardinals12Ardglass22
21.04.1968CYMS Killorglin12Ardglass27
Pool III
21.04.1968Ford24Neptune II14
21.04.1968Ford17Corinthians19
21.04.1968Neptune II27Corinthians31
Pool IV
21.04.1968Neptune27Iona12
21.04.1968Neptune13St. Vincent’s Dublin11
21.04.1968Ionaw/oSt. Vincent’s Dublinscr
Lota International Basketball Tournament Finals 1968 [Reference: 1]

Report

Blue Demons were the first Cork side to win the Lota Tournament (hosted by Neptune) in 1968. They had won their Pool by defetaing St. Vincent’s Killarney, and the International invitee Llwynypia from Wales.

In the Semi-Finals they narrowly overcame Corinthians from Dublin, before some of the best basketball they had ever produced according to the reporter in the Evening echo, to triumph 37-26 over Ardglass from co. Down in the Final.

De Paul Blue Demons – 1968 Lota Tournament Champions [Reference: 2]

Blue Demons (L-R): Noel McCarthy, Aidan Horgan, Barry Joyce, Noel McSweeney, sean O’Sullivan, Brendan Kelleher, Jack Desmond, Peter Coughlan.

References

Newspapers / Sources

[1] Anon. (1968) “Blue Demons first Cork club To win Lota Tournament “ Evening Echo. April 23, 1968.[Irish Newspaper Archive]

Images

[2] A Little “Bit” of Irish Basketball History (2020) 1968 De Paul Blue Demons Lota Champions [Internet] Available from; https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3JWYc7y6ygk/XjG3KHn7kRI/AAAAAAAADNc/ErljzNlNLokZLg3fDyFLLnxE8bJqh1ZpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1968%2BDePaul%2BBlue%2BDemons%2BLota%2BChampions%25282XX%2529.jpg [Accessed 27 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

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Drimnagh Cycos IFFA Dublin Flag Football League Champions 1995-96

Drimnagh Cycos Irish Flag Football Team Roster and Match Reports 1995-96

1995-96 Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
Final21.03.1996DublinMarlay HellfireW12-6
Drimnagh Cycos Irish Flag Football Team Season 1995-96 [Refrences: 5]

Roster 1995-96

NumberPlayerPosition
1Aidan KellyQuarterback / Cornerback
8Ian CurtisCenter / Defensive Line
28Stephen DunneRunning Back / Cornerback
29Peter MullenWide Receiver
54John CanningOffensive Line / Linebacker
55Liam FarrellRunning Back / Linebacker
75Iain McGuinnessDefensive Line / Offensive Line
 Rob O’Hara 
Cameron Cramer
Drimnagh Cycos Irish Flag Football Team Season Roster 1995-96 References: [4-7]

DFFL Final – Marlay Hellfire 6 Drimnagh Cycos 12 – 3 March 2020

Marlay Hellfire 6 Drimnagh Cycos 12 – Marlay Hellfire went into the Final as huge favourites after an undefeated 12-game season, and having only been beaten once in the Irish League over the previous two-and-a-half-years, however, the Drimnagh Cycos, after an 8-3 season, surprised them in a 12-6 victory. Every player played his part according to Drimnagh spokesman Liam Farrell. [1] Liam Farrell scored both Drimnagh’s Touchdowns and Dave Quinn of Marlay Hellfire was game MVP (Most Valuable Player). [Reference: 4]

AtH1H2Total Pts
Marlay Hellfire606
Drimnagh Cycos12012
Packaging Industries Flag Football League Final Box-Score 1995-96 [References: 5-7]
TeamScorerScore
Half 1
MARDavid Grandmaison TD Pass from Kevin Mullins (PAT No Good)6-0
DRILiam Farrell TD Run [25:00] PAT No Good6-6
DRILiam Farrell TD Run [35:00] PAT No Good6-12
Half 2
No Scoring6-12
Packaging Industries Flag Football League Final Box-Score 1995-96 [References: 7]

Report

Drimnagh Cycos captured the Irish Flag Football championship for 1995-96, shocking undefeated Marlay Hellfire in the Final. Marlay had gone 12-0 during the season, and had only been beaten once in the last two and a half years.

Spokesperson for the Cycos, Liam Farrell, said that everyone played their part in the victory.

Drimnagh Cycos celebrate their Irish Flag Football League Championhip in 1995-96 [Ref: 3]

References

Internet Archive

[1] Drimnagh Cycos (2001) Photo Album: [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20011117060516/http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/base/6389/photos.html [Accessed 15 October 2018]

Newspapers

[2] FD Reporter (1996) “Deadly Drimnagh fly the flag for Ireland” First Down. April 20, 1996. Pg. 20.

Images

[3] FD Reporter (1996) “Photo caption: Irish Cream: the Lads from Drimnagh celebrate their Championship” First Down. April 20, 1996. Pg. 20.

Internet Messenger

[4] Liam Farrell (2020) Facebook Messenger 29 November 2020 – Response to Eirball Article on Drimnagh Cycos v BSFL Allstars Anglo-Irish Flag Football Challenge 2003

Internet Archive

[5] Drimnagh Cycos – Wayback Machine (2001) Photos [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20011117060516/http://www.geocities.com:80/colosseum/base/6389/photos.html [Accessed 21 April 2017]

[6] Dublin Rebels – Wayback Machine (2006) Dublin Rebels American Football Club – Phil & Marcus’s Dream [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20061205221648/http://www.dublinrebels.com:80/page.php?1 [Accessed 5 July 2017]

[7] Naughton, Lindie (1996) “FLAG FOOTBALL: Cycos make life hell for Marley” Evening Herald. Friday, March 8, 1996. Pg. 70 [Available Online At the Irish Newspaper Archive: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ ]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Liam Farrel & Peter Mullen, Drimnagh Cycos

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