Geoff Pye: Sporting Reminiscences
Tennis.
LEO had a team of 6 made up of 3 pairs, organised by John Gosden, to play other Lyons Departments on the courts at Lyons sports club. On each occasion each pair played one set against each one of the other department’s 3 pairs thus totalling 9 sets. The tournament was spread over several weeks, one department opponent at a time. My partner was usually Earnest Roberts. Other team members included Alan Jacobs, Joe Crouch, a New Zealander whose name escapes me – all programmers – and Charlie O’Brien, an operator. Leo’s performances were “average”!
Cricket.
I remember playing a couple of matches, but do not recollect LEO matches being a regular feature, so probably not a league competition. TRT was an enthusiastic, agitated and critical spectator! Doug Comish was in the team and he may recall more details.