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MACCABI NSW NEWS

First grand final of 2010 to Maccabi

In the first Grand Final of 2010, the Maccabi Rockets have defeated the Cheetahs Free Ballers in the NSW Men’s Basketball Division 5 competition.

The game started with Maccabi having trouble scoring with the Cheetahs taking an early 5 point lead. The Rockets fought back strongly throughout the first half to level the score, which then went basket for basket, finishing off at half-time 17-16 in favour of Maccabi. In the second half the Rockets took off at a blistering pace with some excellent fast breaks and drives by brothers Mikey (7 points) and Larry Wagenheim (9 points). The Cheetahs lost their focus after a number of ref calls in favour of Maccabi in a very physical game, scoring only 3 points in the second half. Maccabi maintained their composure with Ricky Clennar (2 points) leading the rebounds. Alex Baroukh (7 points) sealed the game with two superb long-distance 3-pointers for a win 32-19. Other scorers were Gid Huberman (3), Darren Werner (2) and Brad Nissen (2 points).

Maccabi Men’s Rockets Grand Final winners: (l-r) Coach Daniel Lemish, Gid Huberman, Ricky Clennar, Mikey Wagenheim, Larry Wagenheim, Alex Baroukh, Darren Werner (front) Brad Nissen.

Court told Gray supplied with heroin

22-yr-old Sherryn Davis did not appear in court today to answer charges that she supplied heroin to former Socceroo Maccabi footbal coach Ian Gray causing his death.

Davis was remanded to appear in Sydney’s Central Local Court on May 27. She is charged with manslaughter and stealing property belonging to Gray valued at arounf $3000.

Grey was discovered by two Maccabi footballers who were concerned at Gray’s unusual behaviour in failing to show up to coach the Hakoah Maccabi under-15s.

They forced their entry into his Elizabeth Bay apartment and found the 46-yr-old former Socceroo dead.

No date has been set for the funeral.

Maccabi football coach Ian Gray dead at 46

Police are treating the death of popular Maccabi NSW Maccabi soccer coach Ian Gray as suspicious.A Maccabi official and a senior Maccabi soccer player went to Gray’s apartment when the coach failed to turn up to coach the under-15 soccer team.

The official told J-Wire: “We were outside his locked door and could hear the television but there was no response to our knocking so we made a forced entry and found him dead.”

The police were called  and have issued the following statement……

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an apartment at Elizabeth Bay last night.

About 11pm, Monday 15 February, police from Kings Cross Local Area Command were called to an apartment on Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay following reports a man was deceased inside the premises.

A group of the man’s friends attended the apartment about 10:45pm and forced entry into the home after having concerns for the welfare of their 46-year-old friend.

Police have been told the group of friends became concerned for the man after he failed to keep appointments or answer his phone over the weekend.

He was found deceased in the lounge room of the apartment and police were called to the premises.

A crime scene was established with police and specialist forensic officers conducting examinations of the scene.

Detectives from Kings Cross Local Area Command investigating the matter are being assisted by officers from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad and are treating the man’s death as suspicious.

A post mortem examination will be conducted to establish the cause of his death while a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with information about the man’s death or who has information that could assist with the investigation to contact Kings Cross Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Maccabi’s Mick Vasin also issued a statement. He said: “This is a terrible tragedy for many past and present Maccabi members.  Iggy was an incredibly close friend, mentor, coach and great bloke to everyone in our Soccer Clubs and to many outside Football. His passing will be felt by everyone.

The President and Executive of Maccabi NSW wish to offer condolences to his family and to acknowledge the great contribution by Iggy over the last 15 years at Maccabi. He will be missed by all.”

A police spokesman told J-Wire this evening: “Investigations are continuing and the death is still being treated as suspicious.”

Ian Gray

Career Highlights:

An attacking midfielder, Ian Gray was born in 1963. He began his senior career with A.P.I.A. Leichhardt in 1980 where he played 85 games. Five years later he switched to Marconi, playing for 10 seasons, amassing another 244 games and becoming the club’s second highest player for appearances. Gray won a place in the 1981 Australian Youth team for the World Youth Cup, held in Australia. He made his senior debut as a substitute in the match against China in Beijing in 1984. Gray played in the 1986 World Cup campaign and had a total of 33 matches for Australia with 14A internationals and three goals. Since retiring from active duty, Gray has been involved in coaching. He had a particular soft-spot for Maccabi, where he has coached generations of footballers, and attended many tournaments including the Maccabiah in Israel.

Career Statistics:

Career from 1980 to 1995

Position: Defender

‘A’ Internationals: 14

International Goals Scored: 3

International Debut: 3 Nov 1984 Australia vs. China, Beijing.

Domestic League Games: 329

Domestic Goals Scored: 47

Clubs: Apia Leichardt, Marconi

New swimming club for Maccabi NSW

Meet the Gefilte Fishes – the Sydney Northside Swimming Club

Spearheaded by the Rifkin Brothers who have enough enthusiasm for all of us put together and an impressive Committee this Club is set to go from strength to strength. Maccabi NSW is overflowing with excitement to launch this Club to our Maccabi family. The timing could not be better with the NSW Swimming Jewish Championships on 21^st February 2010. David told Maccabi News, “We hope to be sending a 60 strong contingent to the champs this year. Looking a little further down the track we certainly will be represented at this year’s Maccabi Australia International Games, “MAIGS” as part of the Australian line up and the big picture is of course Maccabiah 2013.”

South Africa commits to Maccabi Games

South Africa will send a team to the Maccabi Australia International Games next year.

With this breaking news there will sure to be a whole lots of “Howzits” ’happening on Sydney streets come 26^th December 2010. There will also certainly be a host of invitations to backyard barbecues…yes the traditional South African “braai” will be in force. Maccabi Australia International Games, “MAIGS” is pleased to announce that the South Africans have confirmed they will be coming Down Under.

MAIGS chairman Jeff Houseman said: “We have received confirmation that a steering committee has been formed to ensure that an extremely strong, competitive and large contingent will participant in these Games.”

Other countries that have confirmed their attendance are: USA, Canada, Azerbaijan and Israel. Jeff has also been in contact with England, Argentina, Scotland, Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela reporting “I feel confident that most if not all these countries will participate in this world event.”

Sports planned inclue: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling (maybe), Football, Futsal, Golf, Hockey, Judo, Lawn Bowls, Karate, Netball, Ocean Swimming, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo.

Jeff added: “If you would like to see cycling as a sport please register your interest at maig2010@maccabi.com.au. We would love to see the creation of a Maccabi NSW cycling Club so the more interest the more chance of this happening. Maccabi Victoria has recently set up a Club and already has 80 members so NSW needs to follow suit and get moving!”

This event is open to males and females in three categories: Youth born 1992/1993, Open and Masters.

A dinner to launch this great event will take place on February 14^th 2010, yes Valentine’s Day,  at Darling Harbour. Each Maccabi Club will be expected to host a table of 10 (minimum) to represent their sport at this event. Heads of Delegation from representing countries will be present.

For all details relating to this exciting sporting event feel free to contact Jeff Houseman at yorkstat@bigpond.com or 0438-692-810.

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