Eastern Mens Basketball lose to Canterbury in 1965 B Grade Final in Gore........

In July 1965 the Eastern Mens Basketball team was beaten in the final by Canterbury 56-31.  Canterbury had too much skill and pace for the Eastern team.  The accurate long shooting, especially by G. Mack put Eastern off their game.  Eastern had opportunities but could not put the ball through the basket.  W. S. Nutsford finished with a total of 10 points.
The team was back row from left; N. H. Pollard, W. Whitley, C. James. C. McMillan (Coach), B. Mackay.  Front Row: A. D. Cockerill, W. Robertson, T. Hoffman, J. Hatrill, W. E. Nutsford (Captain.

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