THE CZECH OLYMPIC BASKETBALL PLAYER, Ctirad Benacek (with ball), taking part in an exhibition game in Auckland. Because he completely outclassed all the other players, who were unable to keep up with him, Benacek had few opportunities to show his form. He repeatedly started promising moves which broke down as soon as the ball left his hands.
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Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26119, 23 May 1950, Page 6
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57THE CZECH OLYMPIC BASKETBALL PLAYER, Ctirad Benacek (with ball), taking part in an exhibition game in Auckland. Because he completely outclassed all the other players, who were unable to keep up with him, Benacek had few opportunities to show his form. He repeatedly started promising moves which broke down as soon as the ball left his hands. Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26119, 23 May 1950, Page 6
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