King's High School recorded a comprehensive 136-run win in its Gillette Cup regional semifinal against Wakatipu High School at Tonga Park yesterday after posting 220 for eight.
The Manapouri power station was completed. Kentucky Fried Chicken opened its first New Zealand store. Terry O'Neill was making his first foray into the world of sports journalism.
New Zealand Cricket might have downgraded the first-class game to a development tournament but it remains the best measure of a player's ability. And Otago was found wanting by that measure.
Club rugby writer Adrian Seconi wades through all the comings and goings and offers this preamble before the season kicks off at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.