Late victory in basketball
NZPA Montrea Italy staged a come-from behind victory over Aust ralia and Puerto Ric< trounced Japan yesterday tr open up the semi-final rounc of Olympic men’s basketball The Italians, down 43-37 ai half-time, gradually worr down the Australians towards the end of the game and moved into a 73-72 lead with two minutes to go. They added three more quick baskets for a 79-72 victory.
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Press, 28 July 1976, Page 21
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