In the Southern semis, the Barnwell Wolves defeated the Stirling Lakers 19-20; 29-16; 29-21 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Stirling prevailed 20-19 as Christenson scored 10, K Spackman 7, Fisher 2 and Seeley 1, while Paterson, Nelson, Dick Erickson and Brandley were scoreless. Dean Johnson paced the Wolves with 8, Nielsen added 5, D Stevens 4, K Anderson 1 and Del Johnson 1, while Bob Stevens, Mercer and B Anderson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Barnwell evened the series with a 29-16 win. …………………………………………………… In game three, Barnwell took the series with a 29-21 win as Dean Johnson scored 11, Robert Stevens 7, Nielson 4, K Anderson 3, Del Johnson 3 and B Anderson 1, while D Stevens and Mercer were scoreless. D Erickson led the Lakers with 7. Christenson added 6, Fisher 5, M Spackman 2 and K Spackman 1, while Nelson and G Erickson were scoreless.
In the other semi, the Cardston Cougars defeated the Raymond Comets 35-30; 46-39 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Cougars prevailed 35-30 as Phil Williams scored 12, Gordon Allred 10, Ted Wilson 5, Lowell Williams 5, Mulloy Prince 3 and Bryce O’Bray 2, while Gregson and Glen Steed were scoreless. Leavitt led the Comets with 14. Adams added 10, Rolfson 3, L Fairbanks 2 and Walker 1, while M Fairbanks and Wing were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Cardston completed the series sweep with a 46-39 win as Mulloy Prince scored 12, Phil Williams 11, Ted Wilson 8, Lowell Williams 5, Gordon Allred 5, Bryce O’Bray 3 and Glen Steed 2, while Gregson was scoreless. Brewerton led the Comets with 9. Rolfson added 8, Leavitt 6, Butler Nalder 5, Fairbanks 5, L Fairbanks 4, Walker 1 and Adams 1, while Ball and Wing were scoreless.
In the Southern League finals, the Cardston Cougars defeated the Barnwell Wolves 22-20; 27-18 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Cardston prevailed 22-20 as Bryce O’Bray scored 7, Lowell Williams 5, Gordon Allred 4, Ted Wilson 3, Phil Williams 2 and Mulloy Prince 1, while Steed and Gregson were scoreless. Nielson led the Wolves with 10. K Anderson added 4, Delm Johnson 2, Stevens 2 Dean Johnson 1 and B Anderson 1, while Mercer were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Cardston completed the series sweep with a 27-18 win.
In the Calgary city finals, the Crescent Heights Hilltoppers defeated the Central Memorial Rams 40-42; 64-53; 67-44 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Rams prevailed 42-40 as Stan Bremner scored 14, George Morrison 10, Lawson 7, Tomlinson 6, McIlroy 2 and Ian Brown 2, while McGregor, Allen and Hantho were scoreless. Bill Burrows paced the Hilltoppers with 11. Harry Bullen added 10, Glenn Thomson 6, Currie 5, Val Jeffries 4, Al Thomson 3 and Duthie 1, while Schwartz, Keiner, Neil Howell and Glover were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Hilltoppers evened the series with a 64-53 win as Al Thomson scored 20, Harry Bullen 12, Glenn Thomson 12, Val Jeffries 6, Neil Howell 6, Bill Burrows 4, Duthie 1 and Glover 1, while Currie, and Schwartz were scoreless. Stan Bremner paced the Rams with 19. Lawson added 10, Tomlinson 7, George Morrison 6, Brown 4, Hantho 4 and Watson 3, while McIlroy and McGregor were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Hilltoppers took the city title by a 67-44 count as Al Thomson scored 13, Bill Burrows 13, Harry Bullen 12, Glenn Thomson 11, Currie 7, Neil Howell 4, Duthie 2, Val Jeffries 2 and Schwartz 2, while Keiner and Glover were scoreless. The Hilltoppers (coached by John Souter) also included Majakey. Lawson paced the Rams with 12. Stan Bremner added 10, Watson 8, Tomlinson 5, George Morrison 4, Brown 3 and McGregor 2, while Natho was scoreless.
In the provincial finals, the Edmonton Victoria Composite Redmen defeated the Cardston Cougars 79-68; 35-37; 53-45 (2g-1).
In game one, Victoria prevailed 70-68 as Bill Price scored 23, Jim McRae 14, Pete Shipka 13, Jack Boer 10, Aly Lasocosky 4, Steve Mendryk 3, Gordon McCormack 2 and Tom Mayson 1. Lowell Williams led the Cougars with 15. Phil Williams added 14, Bryce O’Bray 14, Mulloy Prince 13, Ted Wilson 4, Gordon Allred 5 and Glen Steed 2.
In game two, the Cougars edged the Redmen 37-35 as Bryce O’Bray scored 13, Phil Williams 12, Mulloy Prince 6, Ted Wilson 3, Gordon Allred 2 and Gordon Gregson 1. Bill Price led the Redmen with 11. Steve Mendryk added 7, Jim McRae 7, Jack Boer 3, Tom Mayson 3, Pete Shipka 2 and Gordon McCormack 2.
In game three, the Redmen took the title with a 53-45 win as Jim MacRae scored 27, Bill Price 14, Pete Shipka 4, Jack Boer 3, John Harvie 3 and Gordon McCormack 2. Phil Williams paced the Cougars with 22. Bryce O’Bray added 10, Mulloy Prince 6, Ted Wilson 3, Lowell Williams 3 and Gordon Allred 1.
The runner-up Cardston Cougars: Phil Williams; Bryce O’Bray; Mulloy Prince; Ted Wilson; Lowell Williams; Gordon Allred; Gordon Gregson; Glen Steed; coach Merkley
The champion Edmonton Victoria Composite Redmen: Bill Price; Jim MacRae; Steve Mendryk; Gordon McCormack; John Harvie; Jack Boer; Pete Shipka; Tom Mayson; Aly Lasocosky; coach Walter (also reported as George) Stewart