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No 195 : September 9, 1970

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Like Zap! Man!

That little lightweight ball sure took a powerful pounding at the table tennis champs held in the Y.M.C.A. stadium. The speed of the ball had to be seen to be believed as players slammed it over the net in attempts to take titles.

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Men's open, and boys' under 18 titles were won by Brian Kane whose speed is indicated in this shot.

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Belting back a return is top player George Lowe.

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Hypnotic effect of the ball has no power over Kane as he prepares to swipe it back to his opponent.

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Opposite tack is taken by Kane as he shapes up to cut the ball back in clever return shot.

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John Mills reaches for a return shot

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Noeline Torrie returns with a back-hand

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Ray Scott sends one down from well off the table

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Mark Greig and Raewyn Biggar competing in the mixed open section of the champs

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John McCarthy has the ball under control

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Table end shot shows carious attitudes of players during afternoon play

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