[Various sporting commentaries and interviews. 1960-70s]

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Various sporting commentaries and interviews from the 1960 through to the 1970s.

1. Commonwealth Games 1974. Womens swimming 4 x 100 Relay final. Interviews with Mike Young and Valerie Young.
2. Peter Snell, Sportsman of the Year, 1964. At dinner celebrations Snell relays the story of woman whose baby was born at the same time he won the Olympic medal.
3. Peter Snell announces his retirement, 1965-10.
4. Cricket: N.Z. v MCC 3rd test 1965. Commentary includes Titmus and four N.Z. wickets in one over.
5. Terry McLean talks about the sportsmanship of rugby at various levels, 1967.
6. N.Z. vs Australia 1968, 2nd Test (Rugby)
7. Golfer, Pat Elvoy scores a century.
8. Piko, pronounced Racehorse of 1969 with commentary.
9. Commentary followed by song about Fergie McCormack and record score against Wales at Eden Park, 1969.
10. All Blacks 1970, interview with Bryan Williams. Commentary of try in 4th test against South Africa. Colin Meads interviewed about his broken arm and commentary follows his try against the border.
11. Muhammad Ali talks about his highlight event of 1971.
12. Astronaut Alan Shepherd from Appollo 14 hits a golf ball on the moon, 1971-02.
13. Interview with John Walker includes comments about his world mile record at Gothenburg, (3.49.9).1978-08-13.
14. Phone interview with John Walker includes professionalism, overseas races and race time in 1975.
15. Interview with Dick Taylor, disscusses arthritis in relation to road running and David Bedford's performance in the games.
16. Interview with Fred Truman who stresses his team plays to win. 1976.
17. Interview with Laurie Haig (1st 5/8th) on the New Zealand Rugby tour 1953-4. He comments that the team was solid but lacked an overall brilliance, game against Wales and comparison between players, Cliff Morgan and Kyle.