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No 118 : August 22, 1970

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Junior Badminton Titles

Young badminton enthusiasts had their chance to show the "oldies" just how the game should be played when the under-16 and under-13 badminton championships were held at Nayland College and the Stoke Hall respectively. Big entries in both grades ensured keen competition and the standard, even among the "midgets", was surprisingly high.

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Christopher Way lets go a slam to beat all slams and all but turns a somersault in getting his shot home.

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Janet Eden recovers a backhand in a match in the under-16 grade

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Contestants and parents enjoying the morning watching the under-13-year-olds

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L. Haycock playing in the under-16 champs

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Awaiting their call to play: Lynnette Cameron, Cilia Field, Rebecca Malthus, Roger Spittal, Lynne O'Hara and Mrs Betty O'Hara

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Anne O'Hara in action

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"Take that, "is obviously the feeling of Anthony Spittal as he lays into a drive.

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Assessing their opponents' worth

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Peter Rait was in fine form

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