In November 1969, the Osvaldo Casanova stadium in Bahía Blanca hosted a series of charity basketball matches that filled the venue to capacity, raising funds for a local family in need. The benefit event featured a central matchup between the Bahía Blanca selection and the team from the Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), alongside preliminary games involving local schools.
Charity Matches Fill Osvaldo Casanova Stadium
The sports day brought together prominent figures of regional basketball on the hardwood of Club Estudiantes. The main fixture saw the Bahía Blanca select team defeat the UNS combined side 68 to 60 in a closely contested match. Bill Américo Brusa managed the victorious celeste squad, which featured players such as Fruet, Cabrera, Monachesi, Chicharro, and Redivo, with later appearances by R. Ojunián, Norberto Tomás, Requi, and Forcelli. The UNS lineup included De Lizaso, Taverna, J. Cortondo, Romagnoli, and Ugozzoli, alongside substitutes Lousteau, J. Scheines, and Sarnari.
Preliminary Games Showcase Local School Teams
Before the main event, preliminary matches highlighted emerging talent from various secondary institutions in the city. The Ciclo básico y Agricultura representative team defeated the ENET squad 81 to 63. Directed by Jaime Scheines, the winning side relied on players including G. Faure, R. Avecilla, A. Scheines, and Raúl Álvarez. The ENET team was coached by Néstor Crocitto and featured D. Larrañaga, J. Richiotti, and J. Amodeo on the floor.
In the second preliminary fixture, Don Bosco secured a 70 to 61 victory against El Nacional. Don Bosco utilized a roster comprising R. and G. Álvarez Rojo, H. Serrón, C. Adúriz, and J. Doglioli. El Nacional countered with N. Sánchez, M. Ojunián, E. Goyeche, and H. Matrichuk, rounding out an afternoon that drew strong community attendance to support the charitable cause.
The 1969 benefit series at the Casanova arena brought together competitive local squads and university players for community assistance over half a century ago.
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