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Softball Games
Final games in the men's and women's softball knockout tournament were played last month. The women's section was won by Stoke Olympics and the men's section by Nelson City.
Stoke Olympics team: back, Ann Mansfield, Diane Smith, Jackie Voller (capt), Gayleen Chambers, Maree Winter; front, Shirley Smith, Dale Gibson, Jenny Paulsen, Sue Edridge.
Doug Thorne slides into third safely
Stoke Gold Stars, championship winners: back, Rosalie Bishop, Chris Homan, Aileen Mansfield, Judy Laing, Sue Chittenden; front, Gaile Turner, Beryl Dick, Elizabeth Ching.
This Y. M. runner was not so lucky – he's out
Nelson City winners: back, Terry Akehurst, Murray Chrisp, Jack Pike, Ben Marshall (coach), Fred Kalapu, Peter Stiles, Trevor Newport; front, Peter Burnett, Ron Wong (capt), Bob Brebde, Doug Thorne, Ross Douglas.