Hi Gentleman,
I was lucky enough to be playing for the SSC in that
memmorable final vs University.I had qualified to join the Medical Faculty but
the time was “not yet”ready..So SSC it was..I bowled 1st change and got 5
wickets,but Buddy Reid defended as if his life depended on it and prevented THE
SSC from winning yet another Sara Trophy.
My brother Kithsiri was in the University team and my room
mate at home.So we had many a discussion about that game, and Mr Berty
Wijesinghe a SSC stalwart was my next door neighbour, and wrote the article for
“Times” newspaper then. I have been lucky to meet Mohanlal Fernando in Wales
Lareef Idroof Cyril Ernest at different times and Carlyle Perera in Melbourne.
Most interestingly i had the good fortune of having Buddy Reid stay with me
here in Sydney for ten days when he competed in the State and World Championships
at Table Tennis some 3 years ago. He was 69 years old then.
His TT partner from 52 years ago Punderica Perera UK, came
across to watch him play. So we both watched Buddy at TT.
He was like a little boy and played really well,but waiting
to turn 70years so that he could play against the :UNDER 80’S!! and he would be
only 70!
Just something about the Great Buddy Reid that we should all
know.
Hello and wishing everyone the best of health .
Sarath Wimalaratne
STATION FAMILY PRACTICE
NORTH STRATHFIELD NSW 2137
E mail drwim@nssfp.com.au
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