HYDERABAD: A dramatic last minute goal by substitute left winger B.K. Vijay enabled Karnataka to live up to expectations and notch up a 21 victory against Services in the final of the 23rd Junior National Hockey Championship here,

After goalless first half, when both sides looked more intent on assessing coach other’s strengths and Weaknesses, the second session sprang alive with two goal in the ‘opening 15 minutes well before Vijay’s match winner.

Inside left K.G. Srikanth scored in the 10th minute of the later half and five minutes later the Services outside left Francis Balamuchu netted the equalizer. Midfield tussle followed thereafter to set the stage of the last minute goal. NEW DELHI: Noted broadcaster and sports commentator Melville De Mello died here today following a heart attack. De Mello, media consultant for the Sports Authority of India (SAI) leaves his wile,

Mr. De Mello who suffered an attack yesterday was admitted to the National Heart Institute of the AllIndia Heart Foundation.

Article extracted from this publication >>   June 16, 1989