Thrilling Indoor Basketball

In a thrilling game of indoor basketball in the Y.M.C.A. stadium the touring New Caledonia men's team continued its run of victories by narrowly defeating Poverty Bay.

Starting well, the home side notched up a slender lead which it held until after half-time when the score was 21-17.

However, in the latter half the tourists attacked with a new vigour, and although the home side continued to score, it was slowly overtaken to be beaten by 36 points to 32.

Prior to the game, the captain of the touring team, D. Giosse, made a presentation to the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker.

One of New Caledonia's spritely players leaps for the basket as Court Brousson attempts to prevent the goal. Looking on from below is Steve Hemi.

Top scorer of the match, and tallest man on the court, Court Brousson towers above two of his opponents as he shoots at goal.

One of the tourists starts off on a movement up the court

New Caledonia on attack

P.B. player Noel Austin greets New Caledonia's referee, Jean Gatefait.

Members of the Poverty Bay team were, from left, back row: Court Brousson, John Page, Peter Farmer, Warwick Davy. Front row: Noel Austin, Ivan Cowley (captain), and Steve Hemi.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 136 : October 6, 1965

Thrilling Indoor Basketball