In the Toronto city quarterfinals, Toronto YMHA defeated Danforth Y x-x; 41-37 (Total: x-x).
In the Toronto city semis, Toronto YMHA defeated King East 46-30; 42-39 (Total: 88-69).
In the Toronto city finals, the Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated Toronto YMHA 40-27; 52-31 (Total: 92-58). …………………………………………………… In game two, Earl Grey took the series with a 52-31 win. YMHA included Kadis, Price, Sterling, Banks, Shapiro.
In the opening round of the Ontario playoffs, the Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated Trenton Fliers 56-30; 45-28; (Total: 101-58). The Fliers included Brian Casey, Alex Breathet, Moores, Fox, Lunn.
In the Ontario quarterfinals, Stratford Aces defeated RCAF-Borden 30-27; 40-29 (Total: 70-56).
The Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated St. Catharines 41-29; 29-30 (Total: 70-59). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Earl Greys defence was stellar, while Moores led the offensive attack with 9 points. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto lost by one as Ange Pastor scored 17 for St. Catharines. Toronto led 17-8 at the half. Moores led Toronto with 10.
In the last quarterfinal, Windsor Stokes defeated London Y Aces 27-35; 43-34 (Total: 70-69). ………………………………………………… In game one, London clipped Windsor 35-27 as Ken Gage scored 14, Bartlett 6, Jack Holland 5, Jack Ruddy 5, Taylor 3 and playing coach Burton 2, while Smith, Walzak and Warner were scoreless. Hank Biasatti paced Windsor with 17. Jerry Kennedy added 4, playing coach Frank Wansbrough 3, Sam Sasso 2 and Harold Dalton 1, while Ray Chauvin and Murphy were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor prevailed 43-34 to take the total-point series by one. Jerry Kennedy scored 14 to pace Windsor (managed by Ivan Stokes). Hank Biasatti added 11, playing coach Frank Wansbrough 7, Harold ‘Dolly’ Dalton 7 and Ray Chauvin 2, while Sam Sasso, B Wansbrough and Murphy were scoreless. Jack Ruddy led London with 16. Ken Gage added 10, Bartlett 4, George Holland 2 and Taylor 2, while Walzak, Smith, Warner, Coutts and Burton were scoreless.
In the Ontario semis, the Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated Windsor Stokes Service 51-29; 39-32 (Total: 90-61). …………………………………………………… In game one, Toronto prevailed 51-29 as Junior Fox scored 15, Roy Lowe 11, Dave Bouskill 7, Hardy 6, Davis 4 and Moores 2, while Lynn and Noble were scoreless. Hank Biasatti paced Windsor with 17. Jerry Kennedy added 8 and Frank Wansbrough 4, while S Sasso, Chauvin, Murphy, V Sasso and B Wansbrough were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto defeated Stokes 39-32 as Fox scored 11, Lowe 10, Hardy 7, Moores 5, Lunn 4 and Bouskill 2, while May was scoreless. Biasatti paced Windsor with 15. Kennedy added 8, Frank Wansbrough 4, S Sasso 2, V Sasso 2 and B Wansbrough 1, while Chauvin, Murphy and Crowley were scoreless.
In the Ontario final and Eastern quarterfinals, Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated Smith Falls Young Men’s Club 53-36; 47-23 (Total: 100-59). …………………………………………………… In game one, Dave Bouskill scored 12, Bob Hardy 11, Roy Lowe 9 and Junior Fox 8. Frank Callaghan led Smith Falls with 15. Don Warren, Jack Wood and George Foss each added 6. …………………………………………………… In game two, Junior Fox paced the Earl Greys with 17.
In the Ottawa city final, the Ottawa Britannia Boating Club defeated the Ottawa Metros 30-20; 29-14 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Britannias prevailed 30-20 as Harold Fawcett scored 14, Art McKnight 8, A Powell 4 and Budge Crawley 4, while Al Goffin, A Mosion, George Preston, L Whitmore and Jack Walsh were scoreless. Shirley Meredith led the Metros with 9. J Baker added 5, Lorne Smith 2, H Kuhns 2, Bill Belsey 2 and J McKim 1, while C Murphy, F Gray, R McDonald and W Murphy were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Brittanias completed the sweep with a 29-14 win as Harold Fawcett scored 10, Budge Crawley 10, Al Goffin 3, Art McKnight 3, C Powell 2 and L Whitmore 1, while George Preston was scoreless. Lorne Smith led the Metros with 6. Bill Belsey added 5, H Kuhns 2 and J Baker 1, while C Murphy, Shirley Meredith, F Gray, R MacDonald, W Murphy and D Gaitens were scoreless.
In the Ottawa Valley semis, the Smith Falls Young Men’s Club defeated the Ontario Agricultural School 2-0 (defaulted).
In the Ottawa Valley finals, the Smith Falls Young Men’s Club defeated the Ottawa Brittania Boating Club 18-33; 50-24 (Total: 68-57). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Brittanias clubbed Smith Falls 33-18 as Art McKnight scored 8, Budge Crawley 8, Bob Gordon 8, Powell 5 and Don Purdy 4, while Al Goffin, Powell, George Preston and Whitmore were scoreless. Maurice Egan led Smith Falls with 6. Jack Wood added 4, Frank Callaghan 2, Don Warren 2, Bill Small 2 and Johnnie Hows 2, while Maurice Kelk, Grant McKeown, George Meldrum, Bob Code and Dowdall were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Smith Falls pounded the Britannias 50-24 to take the total-point series by nine. Maurice Egan led Smith Falls with 22. Don Warren added 21, Jack Wood 4, Frank Callaghan 2 and George Foss 1, while Bill Small, Johnnie Hows, Bob Code, Grant McKeown, George Meldrum, Maurice Kelk and Orville Ballantyne were scoreless. Don Purdy led the Britannias with 13. Art McKnight added 4, Al Goffin 3 and Jack Walsh 2, while George Preston, Westmore, Bob Gordon and Powell were scoreless.
In the New Brunswick playoffs and East quarterfinals, the University of New Brunswick defeated the Moncton St. Bernard Corvettes 35-23; 49-37 (Total: 84-60).
In the Nova Scotia finals and Maritime semis, the New Waterford Strands defeated Halifax YMCA 61-48; 36-25 (Total: 97-73).
In the Montreal finals, Sir George Williams defeated Kik 43-39; 30-35; 34-31 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sir George Williams (coached by Ron Van Graflan) edged Kik (coached by Joe Richman) 43-39 as Rip Jones scored 14, Hugh Stevenson 12, Armstrong 5, Welton 5, Bullock 2, Ram 2, Shanoz 2 and Rocklin 1, while Zweig were scoreless. Ben Lands paced Kik with 9. Bock added 7, Chudnofsky 7, Chuck Abelson 7, Farr 4, Goldbloom 2, Wagner 2 and Seinholtz, while Etcovitch and Evans were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Kik evened the series with a 35-30 win as Wagner scored 11, Feinholtz 9, Bock 6, Lands 4, Abelson 2, Farr 2 and Evans 1, while Etcovitch, Shuter and Chudnofsky were scoreless. Stevenson led the Georgians with 8. Jonas added 7, Weldon 4, Ram 4, Shantz 4, Armstrong 2 and Bulloch 1, while Coveyduc, Dustin and Zweig were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Sir George Williams took the series with a 343-31 win as Weldon scored 15, Stevenson 8, Bulloch 5, Jonas 3, Ram 2 and Armstrong 1, while Rocklin, Coveydoc, Dustin, Zweig and Shantz were scoreless. Bock paced Kik with 9. Lands added 8, Chudnofsky 4, Goldbloom 2, Feinholz 2, Wagner 2 and Etcovitch 2, while Abelson was scoreless.
In the Quebec playoffs, Sir George Williams defeated Quebec City YMHA Aces 47-17; 49-19 (Total: 96-36). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sir George Williams dusted the Aces 47-17 as Bullock scored 13, Jones 11, Schultz 10, Stephenson 6, Walton 4 and Armstrong 3, while Rocklin, Ram, Covyduc and Baustan were scoreless. Dynes paced Quebec City with 10, Charron 6 and Turpin 1, while Pergantes, Pugh, Wardwell, Grittman and Simms were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Georgians clocked Quebec City 49-19 as Hugh Stevenson scored 13, Rip Jonas 10, Doug Bulloch 7, Lloyd Welton 6, Shantz 4, Armstrong 4, Rocklin 3 and Ram 2, while Coveyduc and Dustin were scoreless. Dynes led the Aces with 6. Martin added 5, Sims 3, Wardell 2, Peryantis 2 and Charron 1.
In the Quebec/Ottawa Valley playoof, Montreal Sir George Williams forfeited to the Ottawa district champ Smith Falls Young Men’s Club because of exams.
In the Eastern semis and Maritime final, the New Waterford Strands defeated the University of New Brunswick 43-27; 45-38 (Total: 88-65). The Varsity Reds included playing coach George Andrews, J.G. Lockhart, Harold Marshall, Butch McLean, Bob Smith, G.R. Fisher, F.A. Milbury, Dag Munro, Charlie Weman, G.C. McClintock and J.D. Rogers. They were managed by J.C. Morrow.
In the other semi, the Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated the Smith Falls Young Men’s Club 54-36; 47-23 (Total: 101-59). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Playgrounds prevailed 54-36 as Dave Bouskill scored 12, Bob Hardy 11, Low 9, Fox 8, May 6, Moores 3, Horton 2, Lunn 2 and Noble 1, while Davis was scoreless. Frank Callaghan led Smith Falls (coached by Jack Woods) with 16. Don Warren added 10, Jack Wood 6 and Maurice Egan 4, while George Foss, Bill Small, Bob Code, Grant McKeown, Johnnie Hows and Maurice Kelk were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto clipped Smith Falls 47-23 as Junior Fox scored 17, Bob Hardy 7, Ray Lowe 5, Herb Moores 4, May 4, Davis 3, Noble 3, Lynn 2, Dave Bouskill 1 and Horton 1. Don Warren paced Smith Falls with 11. Maurice Egan added 7, Frank Callaghan 2, Small 2 and George Foss 1, while Wood, Code, McKeown, Keik and Hows were scoreless.
In the Eastern final, the Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated the New Waterford (N.S.) Strands 43-27; 47-33 (Total: 90-60).
In game one, the Earl Greys defeated the New Waterford Strands 43-27 as 6-5 centre Junior Fox dominated the paint. The Greys led 20-14 at the half. Fox finished with 17 points. Roy Lowe added 11, Moores 8, Davis 2, May 2, Horton 0, Noble 0, and Dave Bouskill 2. Freddy Connors led the Strands with 8. McNeil added 0, McDonald 0, L Micholosky 7, J. Micholosky 0, McPherson 6, Hinchey 0, Flemming 0 and Cornie Leaver 6.
In game two, Toronto took an early 12-point lead before the Strands rallied to cut the margin to 16-14 at the half. But the Earl Greys superior height proved the difference in the second half. Dave Bouskill led Toronto with 13. Junior Fox added 10, Bill Lunn 9, Roy Lowe 7, May 2, Moble 2, Moores 3, Davis 2 and Horton 0. Freddy Connors led the Strands with 11. Cornie Leaver added 9, L. Micholosky 5, McNeil 0, J. Micholosky 0, McPherson 7, Flemming 0, Hinchey 0 and McDonald 2.
The Eastern runner-up New Waterford Strands: Freddy Connors; McNeil; McDonald. L. Micholosky; J. Micholosky; McPherson; Hinchey; Flemming; Cornie Leaver;
The Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds: Moores; Bill Lunn; Dave Bouskill; Roy Lowe; Junior Fox; Bob Hardy; Davis; May; Horton; Noble; coach Buff Horton; coach Bill Sweetland
In the Saskatchewan semis and south finals, Regina Headquarters defeated Moose Jaw K.O.R.C. 21-14; 29-16 (Total: 50-30). …………………………………………………… In game one, Regina prevailed 21-14 as Hunter scored 9, Banham 4, Cullen 3, Hession 2, Ellis 2 and Pyne 1, while Jackson and Jim Rowe were scoreless. Forrest led Moose Jaw with 6. Thompson added 2, Hyland 2, Hemming 2 and Brown 2, while Haight, Guthridge and Shepherd were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Headquarters pounded Moose Jaw 29-16 as Jim Rowe scored 7, Jackson 6, Cullen 4, Ellis 4, Pyne 4, Hunter 3 and Banham 1. Thompson led K.O.R.C. with 8. Forrest added 6, Hyland 1 and Phillips 1, while Haigh, Cuthridge and West were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and north finals, the Saskatoon Burs defeated the Saskatoon Toilers 41-27; 25-22 (Total: 66-49). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Burs clipped the Toilers 41-27 as Bob Henry scored 14, Storey 13, A Kester 4, D Kester 4, Shillington 3 and Brathowski 3, while Reeves, Edwards and Jones were scoreless. Tyler led the Toilers with 13. Girvan added 6, Dalby 4, Laing 2 and Murray 2, while Hewetson and Carson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Burs edged the Toilers 25-22 as Gordon Shillington scored 13, Doc Henry 7, Mac Storey 2, playing coach Norm Jones 2 and Pete Brathowski 1, while Lorne Edwards, Doug Kester, Allen Kester, Jack Reeves, Gordon Munn and Jack Schmaus were scoreless. The Burs (trainer Doug Herbert) also included Benny Henson and Stan Baranek, who were lost to injury during the season. Laing led the Toilers with 8. Girvan added 5, Tyler 5, Murray 2 and Hewetson 2, while Dalby, Peterson and Wright were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Saskatoon Burs defeated Regina Army 39-31; 36-29 (Total: 75-60). …………………………………………………… In game one, Saskatoon clipped Regina 39-31 as Bob Henry scored 14, Brathowski 7, Storey 5, A Kester 4, Munn 4, D Kester 3 and Shillington 2, while Reeves was scoreless. Ralph Jackson led Army with 11. Jim Rowe added 8, Frances Pyne 5, Elmer Hunter 4, George Cullen 2 and Harold Banham 1, while Johnny Ellis, V.R. Phillips and Ed Hession were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Burs prevailed 36-29 as Gordon Shillington scored 15, Allen Kester 7, Mac Storey 7, Brathowski 4, D Kester 1, Reeves 1 and Henry 1, while Jones was scoreless. Harold Banham led Regina with 10. George Cullen added 7, Elmer Hunter 4, Jim Rowe 4, Jackson 3 and Ellis 1, while, Pyne and Hession were scoreless.
In Alberta, the Calgary playoffs were a four-team, round-robin. In the decisive match, Calgary R.C.A.F. edged the Calgary Normals 38-35, with both teams undefeated heading into the contest. Burr led RCAF with 14. Bushy added 14, Garside 5, Bourke 4 and Gately 1, while Dawson McAllister, Harkin, James and Metzler were scoreless. Steed led the Normals with 15. Hamilton added 14, Gibb 5 and Stickle 2, while Evanson, P Gibb, Hanson, Knight and Cummins were scoreless.
In the Alberta semis, the Edmonton Y Amis dispatched Calgary Air Force No. 3 Service Flying Training School Flyers 42-40; 33-24 (Total: 75-64). …………………………………………………… In game one, Edmonton prevailed 42-40 after leading 25-7 at the half. Reg Robertson paced the Amis with 13. Bob Kirkpatrick added 10, Russell 6, Edwardson 5, B Richards 3, Coutts 3 and H Richards 2, while Kieler, Flowers and Spooner were scoreless. Vince Burr and Stan Garside each scored 11 to pace Calgary. Mac James added 7, Busby 7 and Don Bourke 4, while Dawson, Harkin, McAllister and Bill Metzler were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, a melee erupted in the last quarter when Calgary captain Don Bourke objected to a foul call and was promptly hit with a technical. Teammate Bill Metzler joined in and was hit with a technical and a personal and then was tossed from the match. The free throws gave Edmonton the winning margin. The Y’Amis led 21-17 at the half. Bob Kirkpatrick led Edmonton with 15. Reg Robertson added 7, Richard 4, Russell 3, Richard 2 and Coutts 2, while Keeler, Spooner and Flowers were scoreless. Mac James led the Flyers with 7. Vince Burr added 5, Don Bourke 5, Busby 3, Stan Garside 2 and Bill Metzler 2, while McAllister and Harkins were scoreless.
In the other semi, the Cardston Maple Leafs defeated Stirling x-x; 50-30 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Maple Leafs took the series with a 50-30 win after leading 23-13 at the half. Cardwell paced the Maple Leafs with 17. Layton added 10, Sloan 8, Cheesman 7, Christie 4 and Duce 4, while Layton, Wheeler and Leishman were scoreless. Peterson paced Stirling with 8. Adamson added 6, Erickson 6, F Spackman 6 and Oler 4, while R Spackman, Tillack, Romeril and Zaugg were scoreless.
In the Alberta finals, the Cardston Maple Leafs defeated Edmonton Y Amis 24-16; 47-34 (Total: 71-52). …………………………………………………… In game two, Cardston prevailed 47-34 to take the total point series by a 71-52 count. Cardwell and Cure each scored 11 to pace the Maple Leafs. Cheesman added 6, Wheeler 6, Sloan 5, Layton 2, Leavitt 2, Duce 2 and Christie 1. Balfour Kirkpatrick paced Edmonton with 18. Edwardson added 10, B Richards 6 and Reg Robertson 2, while Keillor, Flowers, Russell and playing coach Hal Richards were scoreless. The Y Amis also included Stan Spooner.
In the Winnipeg city finals, the Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks defeated the University of Manitoba Intermediate Bisons 28-24; 35-27 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Crocks edged the Bisons 28-24 as Wally Sandburg scored 8 and Charlie Proudfoot 8. Jack Klempner paced the Bisons with 10. Walter Drapala added 8. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Crocks prevailed 35-27 as Charles Proudfoot and Joe Mazurick each scored 10. The Bisons included Len Shebeski, Doug Lamont, Jack Klempner, Walter Drapala.
The Manitoba finals were a three-team round-robin between Brandon Style Shop, the Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks and Flin Flon. …………………………………………………… Brandon Style Stop defeated Flin Flon 34-21 as Gerry Bicknell scored 12, J.S. Millar 10, Gordon Kirk 4, Don Earles 3, Hal Silverthorne 3 and Jack Johnson 2, while Glen Smith and Dood Cristall were scoreless. Jack Honeyman led Flin Flon with 8. Edgar Henry added 4, Barney Marantz 3, Hec McCaig 3 and Jim Thompson 3, while Jerry Allen, Arnold Valin and Jim Birkett were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The Winnipeg Crocks defeated Flin Flon 44-30 as Wally Sandberg scored 14, Pfeffer 10, Proudfoot 8, Slimon 4, Nitchuk 3, Mozurick 3 and Mitchell 2, while Stephen and Fulton were scoreless. Ed Henry led Flin Flon with 10. Hec McCaig added 8, Jack Honeyman 7, Peebles 4, Marantz 3 and Burkett 2, while Uhlin, Thompson and Allan were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Brandon Style Shop clipped the Winnipeg Crocks 33-25 as Gordon Kirk scored 10, Jerry Bicknell 8, Don Earles, Hal Silverthorne 6 and Reid 2, while Old, Jack Johnson and J.S. Millar were scoreless. Bill Fulton scored 8 to lead the Crocks (playing coach Johnny McWilliams). Warren Sandburg added 7, George Stephen 4, Les Miller 2, Alex Nitchuk 2, George Mazurick 1 and Wally Slimon 1, while Don Pfeiffer, Charlie Proudfoot and Harold Mitchell were scoreless.
In the British Columbia quarterfinals, Lower Mainland semis and Vancouver finals, Lubin Fur defeated Shores 31-41; 31-27; 21-19; 26-23 (3g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Shores clipped Lubin Fur 41-31 as Greg Panasis scored 27, Wyard 6, Brims 5, White 2 and Hetherington 1, while Wilson, Davey and Holoboff were scoreless. O Bakken paced Lubin Fur with 17. Joe Naples added 11, Munro 7 and Murchison 2, while Naples, Parkes and Hazelwood were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Lubin Fur evened the series with a 31-27 win as Munro scored 14, Bakken 6, J Naples 4, Joe Naples 4 and Murchison 3, while Thompson, Parkes, Hazelwood and Sherman were scoreless. Holloboff led the Shores with 13. Panasis added 5, Wilson 3, Davey 3, Sykes 2 and Hetherington 1, while McLean, Samson, Brims, Wyard and White were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Lubin Fur prevailed 21-19 as Bakken scored 8, J Naples 6, Murchison 5 and Joe Naples 2, while Thompson, Munro, Parkes and Sherman were scoreless. Holloboff led Shores (coached by Ted Milton) with 5. Panasis added 3, Sykes 3, Samson 2, Brims 2, Wyard 2 and Davey 2, while Hetherington and McLean were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game four, Lubin Fur took the series with a 26-23 win as Ole Bakkin scored 12 and Joe Naples 9. Sykes led Shores with 10.
In the B.C. second round and Lower Mainland semis, Ryerson defeated Matsqui 19-17.
In the B.C. quarterfinals and Interior semis, Summerland defeated Kamloops 27-25; 24-11 (Total: 51-36).
In the B.C. quarterfinals and Lower Mainland finals, Lubin Fur v Ryerson 37-28; x-x (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game one, Lubin Fur prevailed 37-28 as Lawrence Munro scored 13, Joe Naples 12, Ole Bakken 6, Murchison 4 and Rookie Naples 2, while Craig, Hazelwood, Parkes, Sherman and Thompson were scoreless. Wilf Hamson led Ryerson with 7. Jimmy Turnbull added 7, George Murdock 6, Quinn 3, Joe Campbell 3 and Campbell 2, while Moody was scoreless.
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In the sudden-death B.C. semi and Interior final, the Trail Aces edged Summerland 29-26 as Grid scored 8, Martin 7, L Tog otti 6, A Tognotti 4 and P Buna 4, while Pagnana and Baland were scoreless. Miller led Summerland with 9. White added 7, Fisher 4, Dodwell 4 and Biagioni 2, while Johnston was scoreless.
In the British Columbia finals, the Trail Aces defeated the Duncan Zeniths 27-28; 32-24 (Total: 59-52). …………………………………………………… In game one, Duncan nipped Trail 28-27 as Pete Prest scored 8, Van Norman 7, Henry Clark 7, Chaster 4 and Leeming 2, while Speers and Robinson were scoreless. Allan Tognotti paced the Aces with 8. Buna added 6, Grid 6, Martin 4 and Lorne Tognotti 3, while Pagnan, Merlo and Balano were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Trail took the title with a 32-24 win as Eddie Grid scored 10, Archie Martin 7, Pacifico Buna 5, Allan Tognotti 4, Alec Delano 4 and Fred Pagnan 2, while Lorne Tognotti was scoreless. W Van Norman led Duncan with 8. Lloyd Leeming added 5, Ray Chester 4, Robert Robinson 4, H Clark 2 and Pete Prest 1, while Gordon Speers was scoreless.