Dazzling Badminton

A display of badminton at its best was seen at the Y.M.C.A. stadium on a recent Saturday night when the touring South African team of six met and defeated the North Island team by five rubbers to one.

Highlight of the night was the defeat of the South African top seed, international player David Powell of Johannesburg, by the brilliant New Zealand No 1, Richard Purser, of Auckland, in the men's singles event.

David Powell reaches high to slam the shuttle back to his opponent, Richard Purser

South African captain Alan Parsons moves under the net to congratulate Don Higgins after defeating him 15-5, 15-11.

A portion of the gallery watching the play

Mrs Kay Stavridis in play against Miss Gilda Tompkins, whom she defeated over 3 games.

Baby of the South African team, 18-year-old William Kerr

New Zealand No 1 seed, Richard Purser

The Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, being introduced to the N.Z. team. Others are, from left: Miss Nancy Fleming (team manager and selector), Miss Gilda Tompkins, Don Higgins, Richard Purser, and Bob Sloan (referee for tournament).

The South African team meets Mr Barker. From left: Kay Stavridis, Jane Byram, Melanie Harris, William Kerr, Alan Parsons, Mr Barker, and Mr Jock Alexander (president of the P.B. and E.C. Badminton Association).

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 112 : October 3, 1963

Dazzling Badminton