Saturday, September 12, 2009

More on the Rugby Boys of St Joe

Back in April & May, we posted some pictures and comments on the Rugby boys of St Joe. You can review them by clicking on the links below.

This morning, BC just sent me an interesting new photo of the team. I'll let him & others comment on when, where & on what occasion it was taken (if you still remember).

Here are the zooms ...



I'm sure you'll recognise many of our old friends, as well as the coaches.

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39 comments:

  1. James YongSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Our friend, the late Julian Wee was always in such high spirits ...

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    who the ang moh next to Bro Adrian?

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    I don't quite remember which year this was but I suspect this was the Form 5 year. I was just a reserve and didn't really know how to knock around with the big guys. I recognize Stanley Guang and Stephen Yaman. Julian Wee was always the gentleman and at that time probably had a better head on his shoulders than most of us in the class. We were always fooling around whereas he was more serious with class work.
    BC

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  4. John LeeSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Hi...guys
    This photo really baffles me, I just cannot recollect such great occasion!!!. LOL. We must have won something in rugby but in which competition, I am not so sure. Looked a bit like inter-class rugby? Can anyone verify? I can name the following.....
    In the back row: Bro Adrian, ??, myself with Nick, Stanley, Ambrose, late Julian, A Azahar and Bro Mark.
    Front row: ??, Philip, Seng Chai, Khoon Teck, Stephen, Bertram, ??

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    The one next to Philip is William Lim. I cannot remember the name of the guy next to me..
    BC

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    50,000 visits coming soon, WJ !!!!

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  7. NickSeptember 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Hi John,
    Obe next to Betram is Lee Sin Foh .And Ang Moh next to Bro Adrian is the match referee -name ? beat me .

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  8. A Josephian from the 70sSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    We owe so much of our early development - physically, mentally & spiritually - to those men in white. If you're reading this, Brothers Columba, Adrian & Mark, THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

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  9. John LeeSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Hi...BC/NL
    Thanks for the reminder, of course. How could I not remember Sin Foh and especially William. Where are they now? Anyone?. Can you recall the event?
    Great memories again, more contributions please. Thanks again.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Sin Foh is now Brandon Lee and he is working for DKSH based in KL.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    JL, The guy next to Khoon Teck, you mention Stephen? Could it be Oliver Lim?

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  12. CLK(m)September 13, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Bradon Lee was my close neighbour in Kenyalang Park. We lived on the same street. We spent much time together and I rode with him on his black motor bike. Those were good memories...We went to after school events much on his motor....
    He was a sportsman who represented SJS in the long distant events.
    If you are reading...i am glad i am reconnected with you...Sin Foh, my friend.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    The 2nd guy in the front row I believe is Teo Soo Hock.
    He liveg at Main Bazzar and he has 3 other sibilings studying at St Joseph too.

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  14. John LeeSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    My apology....it was Soo Hock and I thought I was Philip Chin. The chap next to Khoon Teck was Stephen Yaman. Looked like all the guys were from Arts 1, so it must be the inter class rugby competition with Bro Mark who was our Form Teacher.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    i think it WAS Philip ... albeit a younger, hairier version ... LOL

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Guy , I told you that it's Mr Teo Soo Hock.
    It's not Philip period

    KOPI

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  17. Edmund...an extract from James Ritchie's article on the 50th anniversary of KRFCSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    The gentleman standing next to Bro. Adrian - should be the Late Frank Gaffney, an icon of Kuching Rugby...ate, slept and played Rugby.

    In 1969 I led St Thomas against St Joseph School which was skippered by Shookry Gani. We lost in the final by three points, thanks to St Joe�s nippy winger Dr John Jong. After the match Shookry and I were selected to play for the Club,� he said.
    He added that while the club celebrates its 50th anniversary, it will remember the great KRFC players such as the late Frank Gaffney, George Ang, Morgan Bayang, John Hodges and Clive Howell, to name a few.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    CLK, Brandan Lee is not only your close neighbour and friend, he is also your (our) RC mate. BTW, he is married to a Marian.

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  19. nickSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Edmund ,

    The guy next to bro Adrian was not Frank Gurfney . He was one of the regular refs for rubgy in those days. Frank passed away 1-2 years ago . i agreed with JL that it must had been the interclass rugby.

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  20. James YongSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Naaah, I think it's Philip not Soo Hock. Philip, can you confirm it yourself ???

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  21. CLK(m)September 15, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    Naaah, WJ, Not Philip Chin lah.....
    I recognise him for sure. Remember I "shot" him?
    Ha ha

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Teo Soo Hock, that's for sure. We were in the boy scouts together.
    By the way where is he now?

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Hey, The 1St guy in the front row, is that Chang Soo Chuan ?

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  24. PCSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Lipp Kee, you might have shot me(literally with an air rifle) but I lived to tell the tale! That's me in the front row, 2nd left.

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  25. PCSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    If I remember correctly, the Ang Moh next to Bro.Adrian was an ex All Blacks player from NZ who was with us for a short stint. He spent most of his time coaching the running backs while Bro. Adrian concentrated on the forwards.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    OK, It's PC. Sorry lah !
    Now , who is the 1 st guy ?( front row )

    Kopi

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  27. Lee KienSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Hey PC,

    You have still retained your youthful looks...

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  28. RobertSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Hi ,
    Anyone know where is Ambrose Chong??????

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    obviously LK's eyes & aim are terrible

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  30. Sports CommentatorSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    One thing our sports activities lacked in those days were CHEERLEADERS ! How much more exciting things would have been if we had them ;-) Just like the American system.

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  31. PTSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    where is Abg Azahar these days?

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hello kawan,

    The last time I met Ang Adzhar was in 2002 in KL hotel by accident. He told he was working in a minyal company in Yemen.

    I still have his old name card but not sure if he is still there. Abg, if you happen to read this, do let us know your whereabout.

    Cheers,
    Sinos

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  33. Brendan LeeSeptember 26, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Hi All!
    Correction, the spelling is Brendan. Nice to be reconnected with you guys here. Thanks to Benjamin Wong for informing me abt this blog. Thanks also to Nicholas Chin for informing me abt the post of kenyalang park. Yeap, anonymous u r right..am still in DKSH PJ. Btw, who r u? You seem to know alot. Haha!!
    Just to update you all, yes..married to a marian and we have 2 lovely children - one girl, one boy.

    Regards and god bless,
    Brendan @ Lee Sin Foh

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  34. vernonSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    The guy next to Bro Adrain is not Frank Gaffney.

    He could be Chris Gurr, a top notch referee,i enjoyed playing in the games he referred.

    He was quick , fair and always at where the action was. He took pains to explain the rules when he blew the whistle for an infringement; rugby can be a very technical game.
    The St Joe boys had a bit of advantage over the rural ironman-s and kaki ayam-s like drahman jaladdin who could run ceaselessly but didnt know that they cant hit or pass the ball forward ( no offence meant, drahman kawan )

    will be interesting if someone can confirm whether the guy is Chris.


    Vernon

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Hi PC,
    I fully agree with Lee Kien that you still retain your youthful look.

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  36. Lee KienSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Hey PC!

    Another supporter! Have a great day!

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  37. Another PC's supporterSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Yup, I think it's about time to give PC our unwavering moral support. The poor chap has been blatantly attacked left and right by some insensitive souls every time the subjects "hair" and "geli/ticklish" come up.
    Bravo Lee Kien!

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  38. GeorgeSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    PC is a great chap. Although famous for being "geli/ticklish", he obligingly tried very hard to sit still for my little daughter to tickle him, which amused her no end.

    Another PC supporter. :-)

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Naughty, naughty Sharlene!
    Should've taken picture to see PC's expression.
    My sympathy to him.

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