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Fast smooth action and clever movements enthralled a capacity crowd at the Y.M.C.A. as they watched the U.S.A. Venture For Victory indoor basketball team in action recently. The Americans played a local team who, after getting over their initial diffidence, came back in the second half to give the visitors a run for their money. Denny Gibson (15) and Paul Wood in a spectacular leap take the ball "in front of Warwick Davy (left) and Alex McCandlish.

Alex McCandlish and Ivan Cowley see another goal scored against them.

An American player attempts to stop Peter Farmer as he goes to shoot

Ben Tahata (12) and John Jauchen reach the ball at the same time

John Jauchen (right) comes in as Alex McCandlish leaps for goal

John Jauchen and Richard Rohrer gave pointers to local players.

The American team which played the local team was, from left, at back, Bud Schaffer (coach), Roger Bitar, Denny Gibson, John Jauchen, Paul Wood, and in front, Tom Chandler, Jeffery Jonswold, Budy Friberg and Miles Athey.

The local team which played the Venture for Victory team was, from left, at back, Bill Fitzgerald, Peter Farmer, Warwick Davy, Alex McCandlish, Ben Tahata, and, in front, Ian Thompson, Dave Burns, Ivan Cowley (coach), and Neil Stewart.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 170 : August 14, 1968

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