In the Ontario qualifying tournament, the St. Catherines Teepees defeated the Welland MicMacs 30-26; 28-27 (Total: 58-53).
In the Ontario playoffs, a tourney held in St. Catharines, the semis saw Toronto York Belting (which had defeated West End Y in the Toronto city finals) dump the Welland Mic Macs 41-32. Harry Mayzell paced Toronto with 16 points. Alec Pomer added 3, A. Yutman 0, Benny Sniderman 12, ‘Du’ Dubinsky 0, Singer 0, A. Fisher 0, A. Milson 3 and G. Resnick 2. Wilson led Welland with 11. Doliahney added 7, Denmark 5, Hadju 0, Price 5, Atamanyk 2, Thomas 0, Reid 1, Horvath 0 and Higgins 0. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the Hamilton Circles edged the Windsor Grads 37-33. Kennedy and Gurney paced the Hamilton Circles with 10 apiece. Macauley added 8, Traut 2, Seagers 4, McNamara 3, Baker 0, Davey 0 and Brown 0. Fisher led Windsor with 9. Martin added 8, Haroski 5, Chopik 0, Martynick 9 and Lilles 3. …………………………………………………… In the final, Toronto York Belting whipped the Hamilton Circles 47-24. York Belting took an early 14-5 lead and were ahead 21-13 at the half. The Circles, sparked by Kevin Kennedy, rallied to within 26-20 in the second half but York re-injected Harry Mayzel into the game and took command. Harry Mayzell paced York Belting with 17. A. Yutman added 2, G. Goodman 0, Alec Pomer 2, A. Milson 2, Benny Sniderman 11, G. Resnick 6, Singer 0, Fisher 0 and Dubinsky 2. Kennedy paced Hamilton with 14. Gurney added 4, Seagers 2, Traut 0, Macauley 4, Davey 0, Baker 0, Brown 0 and McNamara 0.
In the Maritime semis, the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds defeated Garrison Saint John 34-34; 45-15 (Total: 79-49). …………………………………………………… In game one, Garrison Saint John’s Stan Hladkie hit a free throw with one second remaining on the clock to knot the score at 34. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Varsity Reds whipped Garrison Saint John 45-15 as Gerry Lockhart scored 12, C Garland 11, Ed Mitton 7, Ted Owens 2 and G McClintock 2, while C McDiarmid, Demers, Elgee and True were scoreless. George Boyle and Woschenski each scored 8 to pace Garrison. Stan Hladkie added 5, Welton 5 and Anderson 3, while Baggs and Costello were scoreless. Garrison also included Vallis and Kelley.
In the Maritime finals, UNB defeated the New Waterford Strands 30-22 and 53-21 (Total: 83-43). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Varsity Reds prevailed 30-22 as Ed Mitton scored 9. Connors led the Strands (coached by J.F. Chiasson) with 10. After the game, the New Brunswick Basketball Association disqualified the Varsity Reds from the playoffs because several of their players were underage. The ruling wasn’t apparently successfully appealed because reports indicate a second game was held. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Varsity Reds whipped the Strands 53-21 (43-21, according to Canadian Press). Exams, and the expense, prevented the undefeated Varsity Reds from advancing to Eastern Canadian play. They defaulted the playoffs to the Ottawa Valley champ. The Strands were coached by J.F. Chiasson.
In the Ottawa Valley/Quebec playoffs and Eastern semis, the U of Ottawa defeated U of Montreal 50-14; 35-30 (Total: 85-44). …………………………………………………… In game one, the U of Ottawa dusted the U of Montreal though starters March Rochon (broken collarbone) and Fern Labrosse (flu) did not play. Wib Nixon led the U of Ottawa with 12. Cliff Wansbrough added 10, Yvon ‘Pep’ Lacasse 8, Ted Edwards 8, Ben Benoit 6, Gaetan Valois 2, Richard Parisien 2 and Medland 2, while Richer and Harce were scoreless. Marcel D’Amoor led the U of Montreal with 8. Beland added 3, Charette 2 and Lacasse 1, while Dubuc, Houle and Bentley were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the U of Ottawa defeated the U of Montreal 35-30 as Benoit scored 10, Y Lacasse 7, Edwards 6, Wansbrough 5, Nixon 5 and Medland 2, while Parisien, Richer, Valois and Harcc were scoreless.
In the East semis, Ottawa University was declared the winner after the University of New Brunswick defaulted. The Varsity Reds (coached by Howie Ryan, manager H Robinson, assistant manager E Moffitt) included E True, T Owens, E Mitton, K Sidwell, N Elgee; C MacDiarmid, G McClintock, J Lockhart, C Garland and A Demers
In the Eastern Canadian championships, Toronto York Belting defeated U of Ottawa 55-33; 60-45 (Total 115-78).
In game one, Belting’s fastbreak operated to perfection en route to a 55-33 win. Harry Mayzell led Belting with 16. Benny Sniderman added 13, Alec Pomer 12, Hal Axon 5, G Goodman 3, D Dubinsky 3, G Resnick 2 and A Molson 2, while A Yutman was scoreless. Frank Wansborough led the U of Ottawa with 9. Gaetan Valois added 7, Wib Nixon 5, Gabe Benoit 3, Ted Edwards 3, Yvon Lacasse 2 and Richard Parisien 2, while R Harce, Jean Richer and T Medland were scoreless.
In game two, Yvon Lacasse’s playmaking gave Ottawa and early 7-1 lead but Toronto fought back to knot the score at 8 and soon extended their margin to 28-11 and then 33-16 at the half. With Ted Edwards and Frank Wansborough forced to the sidelines with four fouls each early in the second half, Toronto romped. Hal Axon led Toronto with 12. Harry Mayzell added 12, Alec Palmer 10, Singer 6, Dubinsky 6, Benny Sniderman 4, G Resnick 4, Molson 2, Goodman 2 and Fisher 2. Wibb Nixon paced Ottawa with 16. Yvon (Pep) Lacasse added 7, Gaetan Valois 6, Frank Wansborough 5, Ben Benoit 4, Medland 4 and R Harce 1, while Ted Edwards and Jean Richer were scoreless.
The East runner-up University of Ottawa Gee-Gees: Yvon Lacasse; Ted Edwards; Frank Wansborough; Wib Nixon; Gaetan Valois; Jean Richer; Richard Parisien; Gabe Benoit; R Harce; coach R Lefebvre
The East champion Toronto York Belting: A Fisher; Du Dubinsky; Benny Sniderman; A. Milson; Harry Mayzell; Alec Pomer; H. Sniderman; A. Yutman; L. Grossman; G. Goodman; G. Resnick; Hal Axon; Singer; coach V. Vanderhout; manager; L. Kisiuk
After the campaign, several districts in Quebec and Ontario dropped the Intermediate classification because many young men were either in services or university.
In the Alberta quarterfinals and Edmonton semis, the U.S. Army Air Force Base Corps defeated the Edmonton U.S. Hospital 49-26 as Tex Wheeler scored 15, Lowell Cornwell 14, Bill Long 8, John Panvini 7, Tec Bundy 3 and Hunter 2, while Dumas was scoreless. The Corps also challenged in the Alberta senior ranks. Warren Taulbec led US Hospital with 14. Nick Smegola added 6, Phil Lusk 3, Keifer 2 and Cooper 2, while Olexo, Schraeder and Shanker were scoreless.
In the Alberta playoffs and sudden-death Edmonton semi, US Army Hospital Yanks clipped Quartermasters 45-37 as Nick Smegula scored 15, Warren Taulbee 12, Schraeder 9, Phil Lusk 7 and Ketfer 2, while Oleso was scoreless. Bob Culver led Quartermasters with 11, Bill Flint added 11, Guthrie 5, Albert 4, Glazer 4 and Ferrari 2, while Sullivan, Sowa, Ratacco and Horowitz were scoreless.
In the other Edmonton semi, US Army Air Force Base Corps defeated Aircraft Repair 40-28 as Wheeler scored 11, Cornwell 8, Panvini 7, Loy 6, Hunter 4, Bundy 2, Mayer 1 and Kerr 1, while Dumas was scoreless. Hembley led Aircraft Repair with 6. Shaw added 6, Brown 5, McCreedy 4, McCallum 3, Driver 2 and Hollingsworth 2, while Boer, Kushner and Amer were scoreless.
In the Alberta semis and Edmonton finals, the U.S. Army Hospital Yanks defeated the U.S. Army Air Force Base Corps 41-42; 41-37; 33-32 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Air Corps prevailed 42-41 as Loy scored 11, Cornwell 10, Panvini 9, Bundy 8 and Wheeler 4, while Dumas, Kerr and Hunter were scoreless. Wayne Adams led the Yanks with 12. Vandenbrink added 11, Long 10, Blawie 4 and Milner 4, while Dorsky, Sandefur, Gunstella and Wrigglesworth were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Yanks evened the series with a 41-37 win as Phil Blawie scored 13, Long 6, Sandefur 6, John Vandenbrink 5 and Wrigglesworth 2, while Adams was scoreless. Lowell Cornwell led the Air Corps with 12. Tex Wheeler added 10, Panvini 6, Bundy 6, Bill Loy 2 and Hunter 1, while Dumas was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Yanks took the title with a 33-32 win as Adams scored 11, Long 9, Manny Dorsky 6, Sandefur 4 and John Vandenbrink 3, while Guastella was scoreless. Joe Panvini led the Air Force with 10. Tom Bundy added 9, Cornwell 7, Wheeler 4 and Bill Loy 2, while Hutch was scoreless. …………………………………………………… The champion Yanks advanced to the Alberta senior finals, while the losing Air Force Corps advanced to the provincial intermediate finals.
In the Alberta finals, the Edmonton U.S. Army Air Force Base Corps defeated the Calgary All-Services 42-31; 51-45 (Total: 93-76). …………………………………………………… In game one, US Air Force prevailed 42-31 as John Panvini scored 12, Tex Wheeler 10, Ed Mayer 10, Lowell Cornwell 3 and Ted Bundy 2, while Keir, Hunter, Bill Long and Dumas were scoreless. Playing coach Ken Tannatt and Jerry Simon each scored 8 to lead Calgary. Biff Gigg added 4, Don Dougan 4, Ian Brown 3, Frost 3, Trev Cody 2 and Fred Ransom 2, while Chuck Wakeman, Jack Hunter and Steve Morris were scoreless, while George Webber and Lefty Volp did not play. …………………………………………………… In game two, Edmonton US Army took the series with a 51-45 win. John Panvini scored 14 to lead Edmonton (coached by Lt. Konopka). Tex Wheeler added 10, Lowell Cornwell 10, Bill Long 8, Ed Mayer 7 and Tom Bundy 2. Lefty Volp paced Calgary with 21. Ken Tannatt added 10, Biff Gigg 6, Chuck Wakeman 4, Jerry Simon 3 and Fred Ransom 1, while Al Berube, George Webber, Jack Hunter, Ian Brown and Trev Cody were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and north finals, the Saskatoon Y.M.C.A Toilers defeated the Varsity Orphans 42-23; 46-31 (Total: 88-54). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Toilers dusted the Orphans 42-23 as Hypo Tyler scored 19, Plug Berry 9, Bill Hughes 6, Harry Robertson 4 and Adilman 4, while Norm Jones was scoreless. Arnold led the Orphans with 6. Cram added 5, Bob Herrington 3, Robertson 3, Parker 2, Camberov 2 and Elliott 2, while Boughton and McDougall were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Toilers prevailed 46-31 as Jack Clark scored 27, Hypo Tyler 8, Jack Adilman 4, Berry 4, Bill Hughes 1, Harry Robertson 1 and Frank Longridge 1, while Norm Jones was scoreless. Bill Elliott led the Orphans with 10. Bob Harrington added 8 and Robertson 3.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Saskatoon Y.M.C.A. Toilers defeated the Moose Jaw K.O.R.’s 25-20; 58-26 (Total: 83-48). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Toilers prevailed 58-26 as Jack Clark scored 24, Hypo Tyler 12, Gill Strumm 12, Adilman 4, Berry 4 and Jones 2, while Harry Robertson, Hughes and Longridge were scoreless. Art Henderson led Moose Jaw with 8. Don Kent added 8, Forrest 5, Eacket 2, Hyland 2 and Bawden 1, while Williams and Emmerson were scoreless.
In the British Columbia semis and Vancouver finals, the Arrows defeated Vancouver College 39-62; 49-50; 50-38; 46-35; 43-30 (3g-2). …………………………………………………… In game one, Vancouver College clocked the Arrows 62-39 as Reg Clarkson scored 24, Ed Ryan 21, Mulhern 10, Bud Higbie 4 and Capozzi 3, while Simoes, Rice and Robbins were scoreless. Bobby Scarr scored 16 to lead the Arrows (coached by Joe Hall). Holme added 7, Pat McGeer 7, Dave Campbell 5, Bruce thomspn 2 and Jerry Stevenson 2, while Letham was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Vancouver College nipped the Arrows 50-49 as Clarkson scored 17, Ryan 17, Higbie 6, Mulhern 4, Capozzi 4 and Malone 2, while Robbins and Simoes were scoreless. Scarr led the Arrows with 14. Campbell added 13, Letham 4, Holmes 2 and Stevenson 2, while Thomson was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Arrows clipped Vancouver College 50-38 as Campbell scored 14, Scarr 13, Stevenson 6, McGeer 5, Thomson 5, Holmes 4 and Letham 3. Higbie led Vancouver College with 15. Clarkson added 9, Ryan 8, Capozzi 5 and Mulhern 1, while Rice, Robbins, Simoes and Malone were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game four, the Arrows evened the series with a 46-35 win as Campbell scored 21, Scarr 10, Letham 5, Thomson 4, Stevenson 4 and McGeer 2, while Holmes was scoreless. Ryan led Vancouver College with 15. Clarkson added 10, Higbie 5, Capozzi 3 and Mulhern 2, while Rice, Malone and Simoes were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game five, the Arrows took the series with a 43-30 win as Scarr scored 11, McGeer 10, Thomson 10, Campbell 6, Stevenson 4 and Letham 2, while Holmes and Bossons were scoreless. Clarkson led Vancouver College with 12. Ryan added 6, Mulhern 6, Capozzi 3, Higbie 2 and Robbins 1, while Malone, Simoes and Rice were scoreless.
In the British Columbia finals, the Vancouver Arrows defeated the Victoria KV’s 55-34; 46-26 (Total: 101-60). …………………………………………………… In game one, Vancouver torched Victoria 55-34 as Dane Campbell scored 16, Bobby Scarr 16, Bruce Thomson 10, McGeer 8 and Stevenson 5, while Len Letham and Bossons were scoreless. Straith led the KV’s with 10. Hampton added 6, Turner 4, Howell 3, Yardley 2, Derr 1 and McKay 1, while Johnstone and Walker were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Vancouver took the title with a 46-26 win as Scarr scored 9, McGeer 8, Letham 8, Holme 6, Campbell 6, Bossons 3, Thomson 2 and Stevenson 2. Hampton led Victoria with 12. Straith added 6, Yardley 4, Johnston 2 and McKay 2, while Derr, Howell, McKay, Turner and Walker were scoreless.