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Inter-Provincial Softball
The Nelson women's Softball team easily won the quadrangular inter-provincial tournament in Nelson, recently. They scored convincing wins against Buller (14-2), West Coast (18-4), and Marlborough (16-6). The men's title was won by Marlborough, who beat Nelson (4-3) in the final. Results of Nelson's other games were: Buller (15-3), and West Coast (11-1).
A desperate dive and Marlborough's Yness Ching makes it home against Buller. Waiting for the throw that was too late is Buller's captain, Anne Borlase
West Coast's Frank Jack takes his stance
Nelson's Danny Dolejs lashes out against West Coast
Buller coach John Hunt gives some advice to Julie and Lesley Mason
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Nelson pitcher Peter Bartlett has a bash with the bat
Maude Joseph (Marlborough) makes it to third as Valerie Richards (Buller) leaps to take the return
Jim Foster (Nelson) has a big swing
Bunty Hammond (Nelson) mistimes her swing
Shirley Smith (Nelson) stoops as she begins a dash to first. Marlborough catcher Phyllis Schultz held the catch and Shirley was out