In the Ontario quarterfinals, the Toronto Earl Grey Playgrounds defeated St. Catharines United 39-32; 41-43 (Total: 80-87). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Earl Greys prevailed 39-32 after leading 17-16 at the half. Junior Fox paced the Playgrounds with 14. Roy Lowe added 7, Charlie Bellchamber 5, Hardy 5, Wynn 4 and Lunn 2, while Siberry, Davis and May were scoreless. Lloyd Anthony led St. Catharines with 9. Don Storin added 6, Gord Graham 6, Marrack 5, Eddie Nicowski 2, Bouskill 2, Jack Anthony 2 and Pastore 2, while Riches and Greenlau were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, St. Catharines prevailed 43-41 but lost the total-point series by five. Nicowski led United with 9. J Anthony added 8, Storin 7, L Anthony 6, Graham 6, Marrack 5 and Pastore 2, while Riches was scoreless. Lowe led Toronto with 12. Junior Fox added 9, Hardy 8, Belchamber 7, Wynne 4 and Bouskill 1, while Siberry, Davis and Lunn were scoreless.
In another quarterfinal series, the Peterborough Outboard Marines defeated the Kingston Combines 47-34; 36-40 (Total: 83-74). …………………………………………………… In game 1, Thorburn led Peterborough with 14. Stewart added 11, McArthur 4, McPherson 8, McIntyre 0, Jakathy 5, Craig 4 and Rogow 0. Gord McConnell paced Kingston with 15. Stu Hiltsman 5, Ben Newman 5, Newt Coburn 4 and McLellan 4. The Combines (coached by Jake Edwards, manager Phil Berman) also included Al ‘Shorty’ McLellan, Bill Drysdale, Leo Rosetzveig, Jack Kirk, Clark Graham and Doug Simon. …………………………………………………… In game two, Kingston prevailed 40-36 but lost the total-point series by nine. Mackay led Kingsotn with 9. Graham added 8, McDonnell 6, Rosentszveig 6, McClellan 5, Coburn 3 and Kirk 3, while Hitsman and Newman were scoreless. J Thorburn led Peterborough with 21. Jackabfy added 6, McArthur 2, Rogow 2, McPherson 2, Craig 2 and Stewart 1, while McIntyre was scoreless.
In the Ontario semis, the Toronto Earl Greys defeated Peterborough Outboard Marines 58-48; 43-43 (Total: 101-91). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Earl Greys trailed 24-22 at the half before Charlie Bellchamber got them on track, at one point scoring nine unanswered points. Roy Low led the Earl Greys with 14. Bellchamber added 11, Junior Fox 10, Wynne 4, Hardy 7, Bowskill 1, May 2, Siberry 0, Davis 4 and Lunn 5. Jimmy Thorburn led Peterborough with 18. Jabuski added 10, Stewart 7, McArthur 4, McIntyre 0, McPherson 5, Rogow 2 and Craig 2. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto led 24-16 at the half and stretched their lead to as many as 15 before Peterborough rallied to knot the score with a 17-2 run down the stretch. For Toronto: Lowe 6, Hardy 5, Fox 5, Bouskill 0, Lynn 7, Wynse 2, Davis 0, May 2, Bellchamber 13. For Peterborough, Thorburn 2, McArthur 2, Stewart 7, McIntyre 2, McPherson 12, Craig 6, Rogow 0, Jakalby 12.
In the other semi, the London YMCA Aces defeated the Windsor Patrick’s Services 33-33; 39-28 (Total: 72-61). …………………………………………………… In game one, the teams played to a 33-33 draw. Gordie Lawson led Windsor with 13. Eliuk added 9, Zepka 4, Herb Angus 3, Patrick 2 and Dawson 2, while Zelba, Miro, Abrams and Zerbin were scoreless. Jack Ruddy led London with 10. Ken Gage added 8, Ralph Bartlett 4, Elmer McLeod 4, Galbraith 4 and Clem Faust 3, while Smith and Huyck were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, London took the series with a 39-28 win as Elmer McLeod scored 12, Jack Ruddy 11, Ken Gage 10, Bartlett 4 and Clem Faust 2, while Smith, Galbraith and Huyck were scoreless. Gordie Lawson led Windsor with 10 Patrick added 6, Eliuk 4 and Waschenski 3, while Zalba, Pipish, Miro and Zerbin were scoreless.
In the Ontario final, the London YMCA Aces defeated Toronto Earl Greys 52-32; 36-37 (Total: 88-69). …………………………………………………… In game one, Elmer McLeod scored 19 and Ralph Bartlett 14 to pace London to a 52-32 win. Jack Ruddy added 8, Smith 0, Clem Faust 5, Huyck 0, Galbraith 5 and Ken Gage 2. The Greys led 12-3 before coach Clem Faust’s Aces got on track. Lowe scored 15 for Toronto. Junior Fox added 7, Hardy 0, Lunn 1, Charlie Bellchamber 1, May 2, Siberry 0, Bouskille 2, Davis 0 and Wynne 4. …………………………………………………… In game two, pilot officer Elmer McLeod paced the Aces with 10. Clem Faust added 8. Roy Lowe and Junior Fox led Earl Grey.
In the Northern Ontario finals, the Sudbury Incos defeated Sault Ste. Marie 38-22; x-x (Total: x-x)
In the Ottawa city finals, the Ottawa Commerce Grads defeated the Morrisburg Sailors 54-28; 38-34 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Commerce Grads prevailed 54-28 as John Dufour scored 15, Jack Robinson 10, Dennis Harbic 8, Bert Nolan 8, Hubbard 7, Jacques Rochon 4 and Sam Hanser 2, while Chris Halikas and Earl Goodman were scoreless. Don Bullock led the Sailors with 7. Les Hussey added 7, Overall 6, Brady 5 and Hill 3, while Cain was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Grads completed the series sweep with a 38-24 win as John Dufour scored 9, Bob Bayne 8, Jack Robinson 7, Jacques Rochon 4, Dennis Harbic 4, Bert Nolan 2, Hubbard 2 and Sam Hanser 2, while Chris Halikas, Earl Goodman, Whalen, A Mackey and Egan were scoreless. Don Bullock led the Sailors with 8. Hill added 7, Overall 6, Cain 6, Brady 4, Thompson 2 and Stephenson 1.
In the Ottawa Valley finals, the Ottawa Commerce Grads defeated the Smith Falls Young Men’s Club 55-40; 2-0 default (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Commerce Grads clipped Smith Falls 55-40 as John Robinson scored 16, John Dufour 12, Sam Hanser 9, Bert Nolan 7, Dennis Harbic 6, A Mackey 6 and Hubbard 1, while Chris Halifas, Jacques Rochon and Earl Goodman were scoreless. Don Warren paced Smith Falls with 20. Egan added 6, McKeown 6, Arnold 2, Davis 2 and Kelke 2, while Small, Montgomery, D Davis and Code were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Smith Falls defaulted game two.
In the Ottawa Valley-Montreal playoffs and Eastern quarterfinals, the Ottawa Commerce Grads defeated Montreal Sir George Williams College 32-39; 55-19 (Total: 87-48). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sir George Williams dispatched the Commerce Grads 39-32 as Steve Armstrong scored 12, Gerry Pearson 10, Welton 9, Shantz 4, Rocklin 2, Wood 1 and Ram 2, while Notar and Zukerman were scoreless. Jack Robinson led the Grads with 7. Bert Nolan added 6, Bob Bayne 6, John Dufour 5, Hubbard 4, Jacques Rochon 2 and A Mackey 2, while Sam Hanser, Dennis Harbic, Chris Halikas and Earl Goodman were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Commerce Grads bombed Sir George Williams 55-19 to take the total point series by 39. Jacques Rochon led the Grads with 12. John Dufour added 10, Bert Nolan 8, Jack Robinson 7, Bob Bayne 6, Dennis Harbic 5, Hubbard 3, A Mackey 2 and Sam Hanser 1, while Chris Halikas and Earl Goodman were scoreless. Shantz and Welton each scored 4 to lead Sir George Williams. Wood added 2, Jonas 2, Rocklin 2 and Oursky 1, while Steve Armstrong, Pearson, Zukerman, Notar and Ram were scoreless.
In the Nova Scotia finals, the New Waterford Strands defeated Halifax YMCA 41-28; 34-29 (Total: 75-57).
In the Maritime final, the New Waterford Strands defeated Saint John 43-28; 45-32 (Total: 88-60). ………………………………………………… In game one, New Waterford opened with a 20-4 run and extended their lead to 28-9 at the half. Charlie Ransome led the Strands with 18. Martin McPherson added 9 and Freddie Connors 8. Norman Seely led Saint John with 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, New Waterford prevailed 45-32 after leading 17-14 at the half. Gus McNeil led the Strands with 15. Martin McPherson added 12. Norman Seely led Saint John with 18.
In the Eastern (Maritime/Ottawa Valley-Que) semi, the Ottawa Commerce Grads defeated New Waterford Strands 40-22; 43-35 (Total: 83-57). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Commerce Grads dusted the Strands 40-22 as Bert Nolan scored 12, John Dufour 8, Jack Robinson 8, Bob Bayne 4, A Mackey 3, Hubbard 2, Sam Hanser 2 and Jacques Rochon 1. Freddie Connors led the Strands with 9. Charlie Ransome added 6, Gus McNeil 2, Laddy Michalsky 2, Connie Leaver 2 and Martin McPherson 2, while Marshall Deveaux, Alex McDonald and Jiggs Michalsky were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Commerce Grads dispatched the Strands 43-35 as Jacques Rochon scored 12, John Dufour 10, Jack Robinson 5, Dennis Harbic 4, Bert Nolan 4, Bob Bayne 4, Hubbard 2 and A Mackey 2. Martin McPherson paced the Strands with 11. Connie Leaver added 6, Freddie Connors 4, Alex McDonald 2 and Gus McNeil 2, while Charlie Ransome, Marshall Deveaux and Laddy Michalsky were scoreless.
In the Eastern championship, the London YMCA Aces defeated Ottawa Commerce Grads 44-35; 34-33 (Total 78-68). …………………………………………………… In game one, London won in overtime, which they’d forced at 31-31 on a last second bucket by captain Ralph Bartlett with two seconds on the clock. The Aces outscored the Grads 13-4 in the extra session. Ottawa led 17-15 at the half, with no team have a larger margin that four. The Grads led 29-28 when playing coach Clem Faust hit a free throw for the Aces to knot the score. John Dufour hit a bucket for the Grads, setting the stage for Bartlett’s game-tying hoop. Ken Gage led London with 13 points. Elmer McLeod added 11, Bartlett 9, Faust 1, Faudy 2, Galbraith 1, Watner 0 and Taylor 7. John Dufour paced Ottawa with 16. Jack Robinson added 12, Bert Nolan 5 and Bob Bayne 2, while Denis Harbic, Jacques Rochon and Hubbard were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, London captured the city’s first Intermediate title in a decade when playing coach Clem Faust rallied the Aces from a 33-31 deficit with three minutes to play by sinking a long field goal and a free throw. After taking the lead, the Aces ragged out the clock. The Grads had built a 24-14 lead at the half on the shooting of Jack Robinson and John Dufour before London centre Ken Gage hit five field goals in the third quarter to rally the Aces. Gage led London with 13 points. Smith added 3, Bartlett 2, Faust 8, McLeod 7 and Taylor 1. Robinson paced Ottawa with 16. Harvic added 3, Dufour 10, Bayne 0, Nolan 2, Mackey 2, Hubbard 0 and Jacques Rochon 0.
The East runner-up Ottawa Commerce Grads: John Dufour; Jack Robinson; Bob Bayne; Hubbard; Bert Nolan; Denis Harbic; Jacques Rochon; Sam Hanser; Chris Halikas; A Mackey; Earl Goodman; Egan; Whalen; coach Jim Forsythe
The East champion London YMCA Aces: Elmer McLeod; Ralph Bartlett; Jack Ruddy; Dean Smith; Don Huyck; Jack Galbraith; Ken Gage; Jack Taylor; Jack Warner; Jack Harding; playing coach Clem Faust; manager Les Bailey; assistant manager Laverne Fortner
In the Alberta quarterfinals and Calgary finals, the Calgary Adanacs defeated the Calgary No. 3 S.F.T.S. 51-20; 30-26 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Adanacs prevailed 51-20 as playing coach Murney Alexander scored 14, Dixon 10, Webber 9, Roberts 8, Dick 4, Campkin 4 and Wood 2. Burr, Wright and Sherman each scored 4 to pace S.F.T.S. McNeill added 2, Moore 2, Lamont 2 and Cahoon 2, while Schofield, Harkness and Johnson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Adanacs edged S.F.T.S. 30-26 as Dixon scored 8, Weber 6, Roberts 6, Campkin 3, Alexander 3, McKenzie 3 and Wood 1, while Dick was scoreless. Burr led S.F.T.S with 10. Moore added 4, Sherman 4, Wright 4, Smith 2 and Lamont 2, while Johnson, Harkness and McNeil were scoreless.
In the southern semis and provincial quarterfinals, the Cardston Maple Leafs defeated Hillspring 38-48; 51-28 (Total: 89-74). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Maple Leafs took the series with a 52-38 win as Tom Cardwell scored 16, Paul Schow 15, Don Steed 11, Duce 5, Sloan 3 and Leavitt 2, while Del Steed, Quinton and Leishman were scoreless. Milt Hansen led Hillspring with 9. Peterson added 8, Russell 5, Gibb 3, Smith 2, W Woolf 3 and D Woolf 1, while Davis was scoreless.
In the Alberta quarterfinals and Edmonton semis, the Latter-Day Saints defeated the Y’Amis 43-36; 39-38 (Total: 81-75). ………………………………………………… In game one, the Saints clipped the Y’Amis 43-36 as Baker scored 18, Skidmore 8, Aydelotte 6, Stevens 4, Kirkham 4, Ward 2 and Wasdell 1. Edwardson led the Y’Amis with 11. Russell added 10, Keeler 6, Robertson 6, Flowers 2 and Crockett 1, while Richard, Kirk and McRae were scoreless. ………………………………………………… In game two, the Saints took the series with a 39-38 win as Kirkham scored 18, Baker 9, Skidmore 7, Stevens 2 and Aydelotte 2, while Wood and Wasdell were scoreless. Robertson led the Y’Amis with 14. Boyce added 9, Russell 6, Edwardson 6, Crockett 2 and Keeler 2, while Flowers was scoreless.
In the Alberta semis, the Cardston Maple Leafs defeated the Calgary Adanacs 41-29; 34-43 (Total: 75-72). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Maple Leafs prevailed 41-29 as Tom Cardwell scored 15, Paul Schow 12, Leavitt 7, Duce 3, Sloan 2 and Don Steed 2, while Del Steed, Leishman and Quinton were scoreless. Roberts led the Adanacs with 12. Dick added 6, Webber 5, Alexander 4 and Campkin 2, while McKenzie was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Calgary prevailed 43-34. Alexander led the Adanacs (coached by Murney Alexander) with 14. Roberts added 8, Dick 8, Webber 7, McKenzie 4 and Campkin 2. Paul Schow and Duce each scored 6 to lead the Maple Leafs. Don Steed added 3, Tom Cardwell 3, Sloan 3 and Leavitt 2, while Del Steed, Quinton and Leishman were scoreless.
In other semi, Edmonton Normal School defeated the Edmonton Latter-Day Saints 44-45; 34-32; 46-37 (3g-2). ………………………………………………… In game one, the Latter Day Saints edged the Normals 45-44 as Elder Sontag scored 26, Russell 7, Baker 4, Skidmore 4 and Robertson 4, while Kirkham, Wood, Aydelotte, Stevens and Wadell were scoreless. Hansen led the Normals with 14. Playing coach Kirk Kirkpatrick added 12, Card 8, MacIntosh 8 and Menzies 2, while Murray, Sadoway and Karshawsky were scoreless. ………………………………………………… In game two, the Normals evened the series with a 34-32 win as Kirkpatrick scored 12, Hansen 8, MacIntosh 7 and Card 6, while Murray, Menzies, Sadoway and Karshowsky were scoreless. Robertson led the Saints with 16. Kirkham added 6, Skidmore 3, Baker 3, Sontag 2 and Aydelotte 1, while Russell and Stevens were scoreless. ………………………………………………… In game three, the Normals took the series with a 46-37 win as Kirkpatrick scored 17, Hanson 11, Card 10 and MacIntosh 8, while Menzies, Murray, Sadoway, McConkey and Karshowsky were scoreless. Sontag led the Saints with 24. Russell added 6, Robertson 3, Stevens 3 and Baker 1, while Kirkham, Skidmore, Wood and Aydelotte were scoreless.
In the Alberta finals, the Cardston Maple Leafs defeated Edmonton Normal School 42-43; 42-31 (Total: 84-74). …………………………………………………… In game one, Edmonton Normal prevailed 43-42 after leading 26-12 at the half. Bill Hanson led Edmonton with 16. Balford Kirkpatrick added 10, Card 10, Menzies 5 and McIntosh 2, while Sadoway and Karshousky were scoreless. Duce led the Maple Leafs with 14. Cardwell added 12, Paul Schow 9, Don Steed 2, Sloan 2 and Leavitt 2, while Leishman, Del Steed and Quinton were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Cardston prevailed 42-31 after leading 15-14 at the half. Paul Schow scored 19 to lead the Maple Leafs (coached by Doug Layton). Don Steed added 8, Duce 6, Cardwell 6 and Sloan 3, while Leavitt, Del Steed, Quinton and Leishman were scoreless. Balford Kirkpatrick paced Edmonton Normal with 16. Bill Hanson added 9, Card 4 and McIntosh 2, while Sadaway, Menzies and Karashousky were scoreless.
In the round robin Winnipeg city finals, the Winnipeg Crocks emerged the victors. In the decisive final, game, Crocks took the title with a 26-23 win over Winnipeg Defence Industries Ltd. as Leighton Robinson scored 10, Wally Ehrlich 6, Timlick 4, Miller 4 and Nitchuk 2, while Slimon, Mitchell, Proudfoot, Lamb, Turner and Stephen were scoreless. R Stafford led Defence Industries with 9. Jones added 5, Atherton 4, Ashley 2, Reynolds 2 and Donahue 1, while Korn, Colson, Shemilt and Lee were scoreless.
In the Manitoba finals, Brandon No. 12 S.F.T.S. defeated the Winnipeg Crocks 33-32; 30-24 (Total: 63-56). …………………………………………………… In game one, Brandon nipped Winnipeg 33-32 as Darragh scored 7, Standiford 6, About 6, MacPherson 4, Hair 3 and Dowden 3, while Hutchison, Podwysocki and Brown were scoreless. George Timlick led Winnipeg with 16. Loughton Robinson added 6, Murray Turner 5, Walt Ehrlich 3, Les Miller 2 and Wally Slimon 1, while Alex Nitchuk, Harold Mitchell, Proudfoot, John McWilliams and George Stephens were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Brandon (coached by Frank Crowe) took the series with a 30-24 win as M.E. Dowden scored 7, J.K. Fairburn 5, F.H. Darragh 4, F.J. MacPherson 4, G.R. Heir 4, R Aboud 3, J Podwysocki 2 and D Standiford 1, while R.B. Hutchinson and J.M. Brown were scoreless. Brandon also included E.F. Bullis. Walter Ehrlich led the Crocks with 10. Alex Nitchuk added 8, George Timlick 3, M Turner 2 and Wally Slimon 1, while H Mitchell, Chuck Proudfoot, Leighton Robinson and G Stephens were scoreless. The Crocks (coached by John McWilliams) also included Les Miller.
In the Saskatchewan semis and north finals, the Saskatoon Burs defeated the Saskatoon YMCA Toilers 28-14; 38-36 (Total: 66-50). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Burs clipped the Toilers 28-14 as O’Hara scored 11, Wendell Goldie 7, Kester 3, Brooks 3, Brathowski 2 and Beattie 2, while Mac Storey, Cram, Edwards and Wake were scoreless. Gordon Shillington led YMCA with 5. Don Walker added 5, Hypo Tyler 3 and Adilman 1, while Robinson, Driedger, Hoides, Carson and Lane were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Burs nipped the Toilers 38-36 as Beattie scored 7, Storey 6, O’Hara 5, Edwards 5, Brooks 4, Kester 4, Brathowski 4 and Goldie 3, while Cram and Wake were scoreless. Shillington led the Toilers with 18. Tyler added 10, Driedger 3, Walker 2, Hoides 2 and Adilman 1, while Robinson, Carson and Lane were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Saskatoon Burs defeated the Moose Jaw YMCA Cubs 24-17; 17-23 (Total: 41-40).
In the British Columbia opening round and Island semis, the Port Alberni Termites defeated Nanaimo 25-30; 58-32 (Total: 83-62).
In the British Columbia quarterfinals and Island finals, Sooke Island defeated the Alberni Termites x-x; x-x (Total: by 2).
In the B.C. quarterfinals and Vancouver finals, Sparlings defeated Ryerson 43-32; 49-40 (Total: 92-72). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sparlings clipped Ryerson 43-32 as Robertson scored 12, Dowling 9, Stilwell 8, Rand 7, Jenkins 5 and Ellinur 3, while Dyson, Russell and Teevan were scoreless. Weber led Ryerson with 13. Pederson added 7, Anderson 5, McMaster 5 and Bajus 2, while Smith was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Sparlings took the series with a 49-40 win as Dowling scored 14, Stillwell 10, Jenkins 9, Rand 7, Robertson 7 and Ellinur 2, while Teevan and Russell were scoreless. Pederson led Ryerson with 14. Bajus added 8, Anderson 8, Lueber 7, Dale 4 and McMaster 2, while Smith was scoreless.
In the B.C. semis, the Trail Oyos Aces defeated the Summerland Merchants 31-22; 35-24 (Total: 66-56). …………………………………………………… In game one, Trail clipped Summerland 31-22 as Lorne Tognotti scored 8, A Martin 8, Eddie Gri 8, A Tognotti 5, Pagnai 1 and Buna 1. Fisher led the Merchants with 6. Johnston added 5, White 5, Strachan 4 and McLachlan 2, while Nichols was scoreless.
In the other B.C. semi and sudden-death Coast final, Vancouver Sparlings torched Sooke Island 51-24 as after leading 15-5, 26-11 and 38-18 at the quarters. Sandy Robertson led Sparlings with 21. Art Stilwell added 15. D Cains paced Sooke with 9. Jim Lorimer added 7.
In the British Columbia finals, Vancouver Sparlings defeated the Trail Aces 45-33; 44-30 (Total: 89-63). …………………………………………………… In game one, Vancouver dusted Trail 45-33 as Sandy Robertson scored 22. Allan Tognotti led the Aces with 12. Eddie Gri added 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Sparlings took the series with a 44-30 win as Sandy Robertson scored 13.