A packed Auckland City YMCA hall with supporters watching the Auckland vs Christchurch men’s basketball game. Auckland beat Christchurch. There is also another game the next day – Auckland vs Manawatu. The Aotearoa Turi Shield went to Auckland with Terry Siviter awarded the Colin Kay Cup (Outstanding Sportsperson).
23rd Deaf Sports Convention: Auckland vs Christchurch men’s basketball
1978 •
- Deaf Sports
A packed YMCA hall with supporters watching the Auckland vs Christchurch men’s basketball game.
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3" 8mm
Reference number:
PC16-02-SPO78
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