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Remembering Danny Warren
SPORTING CHANCE By Joaquin Henson The Philippine Star Updated April 27, 2011 12:00 AM 0 comment to this post
Long before PBA cager Paul Artadi earned the moniker “Kid Lightning,” there was a 5-5 point guard who was known as “Speed Lightning” dazzling fans with his blinding quickness on the court.
Danny Warren was a mainstay of the Philippine squad that won the gold medal at the 10th Far Eastern Games in Manila in May 1934. As “Speed Lightning,” he worked his way to the national team leaving defenders biting the dust of his tracks from stints with the fabled Vandals club in Sampaloc and the UP varsity. Warren was described by writers as “fleet-footed” and “agile.”
Warren was 23 when he played alongside Ambrosio Padilla, Herr Silva, Franco Marquicias and Amador Obordo on the Philippine quintet in 1934. The countries that participated in the 10th Far Eastern Games were China, Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), Japan and the host country. The 1934 edition turned out to be the last Far Eastern Games which were subsequently cancelled because of political unrest and wars. The Far Eastern Games later resurfaced as the quadrennial Asian Games in 1951.
Warren was in line to suit up for the Philippines at the 1936 Berlin Olympics when disaster struck. During a tune-up game, Warren injured his knee on a bad fall after elevating for a lay-up shot.
“While the team was leaving for Berlin, he was still recuperating in the hospital,” said Warren’s son Jing. “It was truly one of the saddest moments of his life.” If not for the injury, Warren would’ve played on the Philippine squad that placed fifth in Berlin, the highest finish ever by an Asian country in Olympic basketball. The Philippines, coached by Chito Calvo, beat Mexico, 32-30, Estonia, 39-22, Italy, 32-14 and Uruguay, 32-23 and lost only to eventual gold medalist US, 56-23. Because of a quirk in the classification system, the Philippines could end up no higher than fifth despite a 4-1 record. One of its victims, Mexico, claimed the bronze medal in an ironic twist.
It was the first basketball competition in Olympic history and the games were played outdoors on a dirt court. In the gold medal game, the US defeated Canada, 19-8, under pouring rain with over 1,000 spectators drenched to the bone. No seats were available so the spectators stood the entire game.
The Philippine team was made up of Padilla, Obordo, Marquicias, Charlie Borck, Jacinto Ciria Cruz, Primitivo Martinez, Jess Marzan, Bibiano Ouano, John Worrel and Fortunato Yambao. Warren would’ve been in the historic lineup.
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Basketball was always close to Warren’s heart. He did the rounds in the commercial leagues, playing for the Lions, Apo Cement, All-Filipino and the Manila Stock Exchange. And in the 1950s, he coached Jose Rizal College in the NCAA.
But Warren knew that basketball had its limitations as a career. That’s why he earned a civil engineering degree at UP and a commerce degree at Jose Rizal. In 1939, he became a CPA.
Warren was married to Amparo Limcaco. They had five children – Daniel, Jr. (deceased), David (deceased), Amelia (64, an ophthalmologist), Jing (61) and Joy (57). Jing, an investment banker who worked several years as an expatriate in Indonesia, is now a member of the La Salle Board of Trustees, chairman of the Lasallian Institute for the Environment and a former president of the La Salle Alumni Association.
Warren, the 10th child of 12, was the chief auditor of Shell Philippines and previously worked as an accountant at Universal Trading, the Metropolitan Water District, Aldanese, Cortes and Co., Marsman Trading, CIA Maritima and Naric. His father Mariano was the son of a British migrant Charles Warren and mother Belen Paterno came from a big clan that included former Sen. Vicente Paterno.
On April 17, 1961, 10 days short of his 50th birthday, Warren died suddenly of a massive heart attack. “After playing ping-pong with us, his children, he took his shower to get ready for a dinner engagement out,” said Jing. “We all heard a loud thump and my mother rushed up to the bathroom. She told us she saw a big lump in his chest and just rubbed around it vigorously. He was then rushed to the hospital but was dead on arrival. It was only long after he died that I learned there is this enlarged heart condition common among athletes.”
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Today, Warren would’ve turned 100. His children and relatives are gathering for dinner to celebrate his birthday at Bugsy’s Sports Bar and Bistro in Burgos Circle at the Fort tonight. Jing’s sons Mig and Bugs own the bar-bistro chain whose first outlet is in Julia Vargas, Ortigas Center, and second in Salcedo Village. Bugsy’s has been consistently in Tatler Philippines’ top bars list since its first year of operations. Bugsy’s serves mostly American food including the top favorite Buffalo Tenders, Angus steak and lamb chops. It has become the hangout of choice of young professionals in the area.
“My father was a very simple man who spoke little and was subdued,” said Jing. “My mother was a devoted housewife. My parents had such a wonderful loving relationship that not once did I witness any argument between them. My father actually enrolled at Jose Rizal to pursue the love of his life and take up accounting, too, after finishing at UP. They both graduated from Jose Rizal in 1938. To me, my father was the greatest. And he continues to inspire me to this day.”
Warren’s story as an athlete, professional and family man is just as inspiring to everyone else.inu sya, Kidlat na galing sa Kalangitan.
Sinu sya, Matatag na punongkahoy sa bagyo
Ikaw na galing sa langit
Pumukaw ng kadiliman
Banayad na hanging bumabalot sa daigdig
Magpakilala ka.
Sinu sya, tularan natin sya,
Magaling syang Pulis, Matapang na Pulis
Kahanga-hanga, bilib lahat..
Ng tao sa kanya.
Shaider,
Sya ay si shaider.. idolo ng mga tao.
Alagad ng batas..
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Originally posted by Jay P. Mercado View Post1960 Men's Basketball Team:
Kurt Bachmann
Geronimo Cruz
Alfonso Marquez
Edgardo Pacheco
Carlos Badion
Emilio Achacoso
Narciso Bernardo
Edgardo Ocampo
Constancio Ortiz
Cristobal Ramas
Edgardo Roque
Roberto Yburan
Coach: Arturo “Luli” Rius
We swept the 1st ABC (now FIBA-Asia) in 1960 and defeated China twice (one in the eliminations and the Finals).
After the success of the 1st ABC, coach Arturo "Luli" Rius was unanimously voted to coach the RP Team to the 1960 Rome Olympics beating the likes of Fely Fajardo for the head coaching position.
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Originally posted by jamalsampson View PostCould have been .....
C Ramon Fernandez
F Abe King
F Bogs Adornado
G Ricky Brown
G Francis Arnaiz
and reserves
C Abet Guidaben
F Philip Cezar
G Bobby Jaworski
i would probably inject these to complete the line-up
G Atoy Co
C- Manny Victorino
F/C - Yoyoy Villamin
G - the young Hector Calma, a pure point guard to supplement Jawo / Brown in PG duties
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Originally posted by Jay P. Mercado View PostAnybody else who can provide the three remaining players of that hastily-formed 1993 RP Men's Team that won the gold in the Singapore SEAG? There's so much to be proud of this team, as despite the lack of quality players that played for this team, still won the gold medal despite the odds.
1993 RP Men's Basketball Team:
(for the SEA Games)
Siot Tanquincen
Poch Juinio
Rodney Santos
Mike Orquillas
Cris Bade
Onchie Dela Cruz
Harmon Codinera
Gilbert Castillo
Richie Melencio
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Coach: Rogelio Melencio
Add Peter Naron
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Originally posted by Jay P. Mercado View PostAnybody else who can provide the three remaining players of that hastily-formed 1993 RP Men's Team that won the gold in the Singapore SEAG? There's so much to be proud of this team, as despite the lack of quality players that played for this team, still won the gold medal despite the odds.
1993 RP Men's Basketball Team:
(for the SEA Games)
Siot Tanquincen
Poch Juinio
Rodney Santos
Mike Orquillas
Cris Bade
Onchie Dela Cruz
Harmon Codinera
Gilbert Castillo
Richie Melencio
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Coach: Rogelio MelencioMy Blog: http://wwoib.blogspot.com/
Statistics Wish List:
1990 Asian Games -in Beijing, CHN
1991 Pan Am Games -in Havana, CUB
1991 South American Championships -in Valencia, VEN
1991 Oceania Championship -in NZ
1991 Asian Basketball Championship -in Kobe, JPN
1992 African Basketball Championship -in Cairo, EGY
1992 Euro Olympic Basketball Tournament -in Spain
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Here's what I got to dig up
Originally posted by usausa View PostIf you give me a week or so, I'll search and see what I can dig up.
Peter Naron
Eric Gascon
Michael Orquillas
Angelo David
Edward Juinio
John Rodney Santos
Gilbert Castillo
Bethune Tanquincen
Onchie Dela Cruz
Cris Bade
Harmon Codinera
Ramon Singson
Coach: Tembong Melencio
Results of the team:
June 14, 1993
RP-Singapore 70-64 (29-29)
RP: Naron 21, Gascon 12, Orquillas 11, David 10, Juinio 6, Santos 4, Castillo 4, Tanquincen 2, Dela Cruz 0, Bade 0, Codinera 0
Singapore: Lee 21, Sim 20, Poh 8, Chia 7, Tan 4, Wei 4
June 15, 1993
RP-Malaysia 92-76 (44-38)
RP: Orquillas 27, Bade 20, Singson 14, David 9, Santos 8, Castillo 6, Gascon 3, Tangquincen 2, Dela Cruz 0, Codinera 0 (89)
Malaysia: Tan 25, Chin 19, Loo 16, Wong 9, Chen 6, Te 1
June 16, 1993
RP-Indonesia 77-75 OT (66-66 FT; ??)
No scoring report found.
June 17, 1993
RP-Thailand 62-73 (37-46)
RP: Orquillas 16, Naron 9, Singson 9, Santos 8, Tanquincen 5, Castillo 5, Junio 4, Gascon 4, Bade 2, Codinera 0
Thailand: Phairotepeeraphaisan 20, Niemphumpung 18, Homla Or 11, Teeralerttpanit 11, Junegmongkong 6, Sangkajaroen 5, Hvandee 2
June 18, 1993 -Gold Medal Game
RP-Thailand 71-66 (38-40)
RP: Naron 25, Juinio 11, Orquillas 9, Bade 8, Santos 8, Tanquincen 6, Singson 4, Gascon 0
Thailand: Teeralerttpanit 20, Junegmongkong 15, Niemphumpung 12, Phairotepeeraphaisan 12, Saichon 5, Homla Or 0 (64)
Round Robin Standings
Philippines 3-1 (bt. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, lost to Thailand)
Thailand 3-1(bt. Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines lost Malaysia)
Malaysia 3-1 (bt. Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, lost Philippines)
Indonesia 1-3 (bt. Singapore, lost to Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia)
Singapore 0-4 (lost to Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia)
3rd Place Game:
Indonesia 84-79 Malaysia
Gold Medal Game:
Philippines 71-66
Here are added up scorers for the Philippines (missing Indonesia game, and 3 vs. Malaysia)
Michael Orquillas 63
Peter Naron 55
Cris Bade 30
John Rodney Santos 28
Ramon Singson 27
Edward Juinio 21
Eric Gascon 19
Angelo David 19
Gilbert Castillo 15
Bethune Tanquincen 15
Onchie Dela Cruz 0
Harmon Codinera 0My Blog: http://wwoib.blogspot.com/
Statistics Wish List:
1990 Asian Games -in Beijing, CHN
1991 Pan Am Games -in Havana, CUB
1991 South American Championships -in Valencia, VEN
1991 Oceania Championship -in NZ
1991 Asian Basketball Championship -in Kobe, JPN
1992 African Basketball Championship -in Cairo, EGY
1992 Euro Olympic Basketball Tournament -in Spain
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Thanks USA.
Although I distinctly remember Richie Melencio as being part of that team. We all know Richie as the son of the national team coach, Rogelio "Tembong" Melencio and I recall that Melencio appointed his son to be part of this team. Not really a case of nepotism as Richie was more than capable of holding his own back then.
If I'm not mistaken, this was a time when the BAP was struggling to get the top players of the PBL. Guys like Marlou Aquino, Noli Locsin, Boybits Victoria, Rey Evangelista, among others would have been virtual shoo-ins for this lineup but they weren't included. Instead, a ragtag team formed by Melencio and headed by two ex-pros in Onchie Dela Cruz and Harmon Codinera came about...
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Originally posted by Jay P. Mercado View PostThanks USA.
Although I distinctly remember Richie Melencio as being part of that team. We all know Richie as the son of the national team coach, Rogelio "Tembong" Melencio and I recall that Melencio appointed his son to be part of this team. Not really a case of nepotism as Richie was more than capable of holding his own back then.
If I'm not mistaken, this was a time when the BAP was struggling to get the top players of the PBL. Guys like Marlou Aquino, Noli Locsin, Boybits Victoria, Rey Evangelista, among others would have been virtual shoo-ins for this lineup but they weren't included. Instead, a ragtag team formed by Melencio and headed by two ex-pros in Onchie Dela Cruz and Harmon Codinera came about...I'm back. Don't ask why. Just be glad.
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Originally posted by Jay P. Mercado View PostThanks USA.
Although I distinctly remember Richie Melencio as being part of that team. We all know Richie as the son of the national team coach, Rogelio "Tembong" Melencio and I recall that Melencio appointed his son to be part of this team. Not really a case of nepotism as Richie was more than capable of holding his own back then.
If I'm not mistaken, this was a time when the BAP was struggling to get the top players of the PBL. Guys like Marlou Aquino, Noli Locsin, Boybits Victoria, Rey Evangelista, among others would have been virtual shoo-ins for this lineup but they weren't included. Instead, a ragtag team formed by Melencio and headed by two ex-pros in Onchie Dela Cruz and Harmon Codinera came about...My Blog: http://wwoib.blogspot.com/
Statistics Wish List:
1990 Asian Games -in Beijing, CHN
1991 Pan Am Games -in Havana, CUB
1991 South American Championships -in Valencia, VEN
1991 Oceania Championship -in NZ
1991 Asian Basketball Championship -in Kobe, JPN
1992 African Basketball Championship -in Cairo, EGY
1992 Euro Olympic Basketball Tournament -in Spain
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Originally posted by usausa View Post
June 18, 1993 -Gold Medal Game
RP-Thailand 71-66 (38-40)
RP: Naron 25, Juinio 11, Orquillas 9, Bade 8, Santos 8, Tanquincen 6, Singson 4, Gascon 0
Thailand: Teeralerttpanit 20, Junegmongkong 15, Niemphumpung 12, Phairotepeeraphaisan 12, Saichon 5, Homla Or 0 (64)
Round Robin Standings
Philippines 3-1 (bt. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, lost to Thailand)
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