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No 12 : June 30, 1955

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Indoor Basketball Tourney

Although entries were not up to last year's standard, some first-class play was seen in the annual Queen's Birthday weekend indoor basketball tournament at the Army Hall.

Final of Women's tournament was won by Subs from Y.M.C.A. by 26 to 11. In the men's section, Y.M.C.A. 50 defeated Rotorua 23. Visiting teams included Wellington Rangers and Rotorua.

Teams were entertained at a social in the evening, when the trophies were presented by the Mayor, Mr. H. H. Barker.

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An incident in the game between Gisborne girls of the Y.M.C.A. and Gym teams. Left to right are Joan Land, Maureen Thorstenson (with ball), Binnie Kay, Eve Day, Shona Bullivant (at rear), and Shirley Smith.

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Dramatic scene from one of the men's games shows Jack Williams (left) flying high as Ray Sullivan (right) sends ball to net. At rear is Terry Samuels.

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An incident in a junior game, M.I.A. v. Y.M.C.A. From left to right, girls are Phyllis Underdown, Pae Thomson, Lorraine Gousmett and Vallon Dewes.

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Shirley Smith takes a standing throw at goal, while Rata Platten (left) awaits result. Behind Rata is Dawn Smith.

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Vivid action is the keynote of this shot from same game as Charmaine Swann and Estelle Williamson reach for ball, watched by Eve Day and Binnie Kay.

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