In the Toronto finals, Toronto Rooney’s defeated Toronto Earl of Grey Playgrounds 36-32; 32-25 (Total: 68-57). The Playgrounds included Bob Hardy, Rinehart.
In the sudden-death city of Ottawa final, the University of Ottawa Garnet & Gray defeated the Barrett Sailors 53-23 as Gaetan Valois scored 13, Louis Lefaivre 12, George Murray 9, Richard Parisien 6, Gerry Donaghue 5, Hector Lacasse 4 and Marc Rochon 4, while M Kearney, L Richer and Don Biron were scoreless. Bus Wilson scored 7 to lead the Sailors (coached by Bun Wiseman). Ed Martin added 5, John Bullock 4, Gord McKay 4, Don Klein 2 and Doug McLean 1, while Bob Durand, Ab Halliwell, Bud Galloway and Hargreaves were scoreless.
In the opening round, the Niagara Falls Orfuns defeated the Welland Missions x-x; x-x (Total: x-x)
In the second round, the University of Ottawa Garnet & Gray defeated the Smith Falls Grads 64-49; 68-25 (Total: 132-74). …………………………………………………… In game one, the U of Ottawa clipped Smith Falls 64-49 as Marc Rochon scored 17, George Murray 16, Richard Parisien 10, Louis Lefaivre 10 and Gerry Donaghue 2, while Don Biron, Joe Richer and Mike Kearney were scoreless. George Rodney led the Grads with 19. Don Davis added 9, Al McKinnon 7, Jack Rodney 6, Grant McKeown 6 and Baxter Smith 2, while Wood, Foss, Callaghan and Ferguson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the U of Ottawa pounded Smith Falls 68-25 as Gaetan Valois scored 16, Hector Lacasse 14, Dick Parisien 10, George Murray 9, Gerry Donaghue 8, Marc Rochon 6, Louis Lefaivre 3, Joe Richer 2 and Don Biron 1, while Mike Kearney was scoreless. George Rodney led the Grads with 11. Al McKinnon added 4, Grant McKeown 4, Jack Rodney 2, Baxter Smith 2, Foss 1 and Don Davis 1, while Ferguson, McKimm and Montgomery were scoreless.
In the Ontario second round, the Niagara Falls Orfuns defeated the Toronto Rooneys 35-43; x-x (by 8) (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… After game two, the series was tied and the officials ordered the teams to play an overtime session, which the Orfuns won by 7. But OABA ruled that its constitution did not allow for overtime sessions and ordered the teams to play a third game. …………………………………………………… The Rooneys included Nossy Atanasoff, Sedgewick, Baker.
In the Eastern Ontario finals and Ontario second round, the Peterborough Outboard Marines defeated the Kingston Ordnance Bears 58-28; 59-39 (Total: 117-67). …………………………………………………… In game two, Peterborough took the series with a 59-39 win as Nicholls scored 14, Smith 8, Stewart 7, Thorburn 7, Burns 6, Crumick 6, Gillespie 4, McPherson 4, Kidd 2 and Edger 1. Turner led the Bears with 18. Reg Fox added 7, Fred McConnell 6, Gray 5, Vivian 2 and Warmington 1, while Stansbury, McAlpine and Tissen were scoreless.
In the Ontario quarterfinals, the Peterborough Marines defeated Barrie Field Ordnance 58-28; x-x (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game one, Peterborough prevailed 58-28 as Nicholls scored 18, Stewart 18, Thorburn 14, Burns 4, Kidd 2 and Caumrik 2, while Gillespie, Smith and McIntyre were scoreless. Turner led Barrie with 17. McCowell added 8, Gray 2 and Britt 1, while Jeveaen, Clee, Grissen and McAlpine were scoreless.
In the Ontario opening round, the Windsor Hiram Walkers defeated the London Y Aces 39-42; 54-31 (Total: 93-73). …………………………………………………… In game one, London edged Windsor as McLeod scored 15, McMackon 10, Ruddy 9, Eggleston 6, Woods 1 and Decker 1, while Olmstead, Galbraith and Davis were scoreless. Vic Miro paced Windsor with 15. Gerry Dawson added 9, Mike Bula 6, Jack Parker 4, Berning Hogan 4 and playing coach Jack Blair 1, while Joe Marian, George Smith, Doug Kidd, Harry Gardiner, George O’Rourke, Russ Tobin and Warren Post were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor stomped London 93-73 as Jack Parker scored 12, Gerry Dawson 11, Bernie Hogan 8, Mike Bula 8, Joe Marian 7, Vic Miro 7, George Smith 2 and Doug Kidd 1, while Jack Blair and George O’Rourke were scoreless. Mcleod led London with 17. McMackon added 7, Beker 3, Ruddy 2, Woods 1 and Eggleston 1, while Galbraith and Olmstead were scoreless.
In the Ontario semis, the Windsor Hiram Walkers defeated the Brantford Pirates 45-43; 50-21 (Total: 95-64). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor edged Brantford 45-43 as Bernie Hogan scored 11, Jack Parker 10, Bula 9, Gerry Dawson 7, Miro 3, Blair 3 and Marian 2, while Kidd, Tobin and O’Rourke were scoreless. B James led the Pirates with 12. Balowitz added 12, Gouvral 7, Snor 6, Johnson 4 and Wood 2, while King, D James, Byron and O’Connor were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor thrashed Brantford 50-21 as Bernie Hogan scored 12, Gerry Dawson 12, Vic Miro 11, Jack Parker 7, Mike Bula 4, Marian 2 and Blair 2, while Smith, Kidd and Gardner were scoreless. Belowitz paced Brantford with 5. Wood added 5, Ted James 3, Snor 3, King 3 and Gambriel 2, while Don James, Byron, O’Connor and Johnson were scoreless. The Pirates also included Bruce James, Gouvral.
In the other Ontario semi, the Niagara Falls Orfuns defeated the Peterborough Marines 39-45; 39-25 (Total: 78-70). …………………………………………………… In game two, Niagara Falls prevailed 39-25 as Freddy Gibbs scored 10 and Paul Thomas 10. Nicholls led Peterborough with 10.
In the Ontario finals, the Windsor Hiram Walkers defeated the Niagara Falls Orfuns 38-42; 31-28; 47-45 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Niagara Falls edged Windsor 42-38 as Freddie Gibbs scored 14, Nipper Johnson 14, Bobby Wilson 4, Stephenson 3, Paul Thomas 2, Chuck Haydu 2, Price 2 and Mearns 1, while O Wilson and Maine were scoreless. Blair led the Hiram Walkers with 13. Bernie Hogan added 5, Vic Miro 5, George Smith 5, Mike Bula 4, Gerry Dawson 4 and Doug Kidd 2, while Jack Parker and Joe Marian were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor nipped Niagara Falls 31-28 as Gerry Dawson scored 12, Bernie Hogan 7, Jack Parker 5, Mike Bula 2, Vic Miro 2, Jack Blair 2 and George Smith 1, while Doug Kidd, Harry Gardner and George O’Rourke were scoreless. Nipper Johnson led Niagara Falls with 6. Paul Thomas added 5, B Wilson 4, Freddie Gibbs 4, Chuck Haydu 4, Mearns 2, Stephenson 2 and Price 1, while Wilson and Maine were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Windsor edged Niagara Falls 47-45 as Bernie Hogan scored 12, Jack Blair 9, Jack Parker 8, Gerry Dawson 7, George Smith 4, Doug Kidd 4 and Vic Miro 3, while Mike Bula, George O’Rourke and Harry Gardiner were scoreless. Freddie Gibbs led the Orfuns with 13. Bobby Wilson added 8, Chuck Haydu 6, Mearns 6, Price 4, Paul Thomas 4, Nipper Johnson 3 and Stephenson 1, while O Wilson and McMurtrie were scoreless.
In the Quebec playoffs, Sir George Williams defeated Canadian Legion x-x; 43-37 (Total: x-x).
In the Ottawa Valley/Quebec playoff, the University of Ottawa Garnet & Grays defeated Montreal Sir George Williams 53-40; 75-41 (Total: 128-81). …………………………………………………… In game one, the U of Ottawa clipped Sir George Williams 53-40 after leading 24-15 at the half. Marc Rochon paced the Garnet & Grays with 18. Louis Lefaivre added 14, Richard Parisien 10, Gaetan Valois 5, Hector Lacasse 4 and Gerry Donaghue 2, while Mike Kearney, Joe Richer and Don Biron were scoreless. Kenny Taylor led the Georgians with 18. Vern Taylor added 9, Stan Kis 6, Naves 5 and Copping 2, while Weston, Schratz, Rose and Turner were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Garnet & Grays pounded Sir George Williams 75-41 as Gaetan Valois scored 26, Gerry Donaghue 16, Marc Rochon 13, Louis Lefaivre 9, Richard Parisien 8 and Hector Lacasse 3, while Joe Richer, Mike Kearney, George Murray and Don Biron were scoreless. Vern Taylor led the Georgians with 12. Ken Taylor added 12, Stan Kis 6, Armstrong 6, Copping 3 and Weston 2, while Naves, Rose, Schratz and Turner were scoreless.
In the Nova Scotia finals, the Glace Bay Crusaders defeated Liverpool 39-30; 34-31 (Total: 73-61).
In New Brunswick semi-final playoffs, Saint John’s defeated Woodstock 47-33 as Rip Seeley scored 21. Smith led Woodstock with 10. In the return game, fans were treated to fistfights, slashing, hooking and tripping. Saint John won 34-29.
In New Brunswick finals, St. John defeated Moncton CYO 48-23; 32-43 (Total: 80-66). …………………………………………………… In game one, St. John prevailed 48-23. …………………………………………………… In game two, Moncton CYO clipped Saint John 43-32. A controversy then erupted over Saint John’s classification as an intermediate team. Saint John had defeated several senior teams during the season, including the two strongest teams in the Halifax league. CABA eastern secretary Rennick sent a letter to Howie Ryan, president of the NBABA and to the Nova Scotia and Cape Breton associations in protest. But Ryan said no team can be compelled to enter the Intermediate or Senior league. Ryan also protested to CABA that the St. Catherine’s Teepees had been a stacked team in 1944 with no protest from CABA. St. John was allowed to compete in the playoffs.
In the NB/NS final, Saint John defeated the Glace Bay Crusaders (NS) 47-34; 41-35 (Total: 88-69). …………………………………………………… In game two, a foul-plagued affair, there were 48 fouls called as Saint John prevailed 41-35. Rip Seely led Saint John with 16. Boyle added 10. Saint John won 41-35 in game two.
In the Eastern Ontario-Atlantic playoffs, the University of Ottawa Garnet & Grays defeated St. John Juniors 52-43; 44-41 (Total: 96-84). …………………………………………………… In game one, the U of Ottawa prevailed 52-43 as George Murray scored 15, Gaetan Valois 10, Marc Rochon 10, Gerry Donaghue 7, Louis Lefaivre 6, Richard Parisien 3 and Hector Lacasse 1, while Don Biron was scoreless. Rip Seely paced St. John with 20. George Boyle added 8, Bill McDonald 7, Bill Thorne 6 and Ralph Fitzpatrick 2, while Ken Vallis and Cec McLeod were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Ottawa won game two 44-41 to take the total-point series by 12. Louis Lefaivre led the Garnet & Grays with 14. Gaetan Valois added 9, Marc Rochon 5, Gerry Donaghue 5, Hector Lacasse 4, George Murray 4 and Joe Richer 2, while Don Biron was scoreless. Rip Seely scored 21 to lead St. John (coached by Doug Costello). George Boyle added 11, Bill Thorne 4, Ralph Fitzpatrick 3 and Cec McLeod 2, while Ken Vallis and Bill McDonald were scoreless.
In the Eastern Canadian finals, the Windsor Hiram Walkers defeated the University of Ottawa Garnet & Grays 54-34; 32-25 (Total: 86-59). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor clocked the U of Ottawa 54-34 as Jack Parker scored 10, Mike Bula 9, Gerry Dawson 7, George Smith 7, Vic Miro 6, Doug Kidd 6, Bernie Hogan 5 and Jack Blair 4. Marc Rochon paced the Garnet & Grays with 10. Gaetan Valois added 7, Louis Lefaive 6, Richard Parisien 6, Gerry Donoghue 4 and Don Biron 1, while Hector Lacasse and Joe Richer were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor clipped the Garnet & Grays 32-25 as Gerry Dawson scored 9, Vic Miro 9, Jack Parker 4, Jack Blair 4, Bernie Hogan 2, Mike Bula 2, George Smith 1 and Doug Kidd 1. Gates Valois led uOttawa with 9. Louis Lefaive added 8, Marc Rochon 7 and Hector Lacasse 1, while Richard Parisien, Don Biron, Joe richer and Gerry Donoghue were scoreless.
The East runner-up University of Ottawa Gee-Gees: Marc Rochon; Gerry Donoghue; Hector Lacasse; Richard Parisien; Don Biron; Gaetan Valois; George Murray; Joe Richer; Mike Kearney; Louis Lefaivre; coach Reverend Tom Marcoux
The East champion Windsor Hiram Walkers: Bernie Hogan; Vic Miro; Jack Blair; Gerry Dawson; Jack Parker; Mike Bula; Joe Marian; Doug Kidd; George Smith; Harry Gardner; George O’Rourke; Russ Tobin; Warren Post;
In the Saskatchewan quarterfinals, the University of Saskatchewan Varsity Orphans defeated the Saskatoon Toiler Blacks 26-21; 33-30 (Total: 59-51). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Orphans prevailed 26-21 as Peterson scored 6, Sinclair 5, Sanderson 4, Ross 2, King 2, Harrington 2 and Markley 1, while Arnold and Childs were scoreless. Wake led the Toiler Blacks with 8. Hill added 8, Hughes 3 and Sasseville 2, while Robertson, Carroll and Katz were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Orphans took the series with a 33-30 win as Ross scored 11, Peterson 9, Arnold 4, Harrington 3, Sanderson 2, King 2 and Childs 2, while Sinclair was scoreless. Bob Sasseville led the Toiler Blacks with 16. Wake added 6, Sommerfeld 4, Brooks 2 and Hill 2, while Robertson, Katz, Carroll, Hughes and Jones were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and northern finals, the Saskatoon Maroons defeated the University of Saskatchewan Varsity Orphans 31-14; 28-20 (Total: 51-34). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Maroons thrashed the Orphans 31-14 as Ebbels scored 9, Bob Henry 8, Balmer 4, Bate 4, J Henry 2, Green 2 and Olsen 2, while Creelman and Hillyard wee scoreless. Childs led the Orphans with 7. Harrington added 3, King 2 and Arnold 2, while Sanderson, Markley and Ross were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Om game two, the Maroons took the series with a 28-20 win as Bob Henry scored 11, Webb 4, Bate 3, Hillyard 3, J Henry 2, Ebbels 2 and Olson 1, while Creelman and Balmer were scoreless. Childs and King each scored 6 to pace the Orphans. Arnold added 4, Harrington 3 and Peterson 1, while Sanderson was scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and southern finals, the Moose Jaw K.O.R.C. Maroons defeated the Regina Ambassadors 46-45; 36-32 (Total: 82-77). …………………………………………………… In game one, Moose Jaw edged Regina 46-45 as Eaket scored 17, Wilbur Haight 8, Bawden 6, Art Henderson 2, Mowbray 2, Boylan 2 and Hindley 2, while Graham was scoreless. Lough paced Regina with 16. Murray Sibbitt added 13, Bill Davies 7, McLean 6 and Angus 3. …………………………………………………… In game two, K.O.R.C. edged the Ambassadors 36-32 to take the total-point series by five. Wilbur Haight led Moose Jaw with 11. Art Henderson added 10. McLean paced Regina with 12.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Moose Jaw K.O.R.C. Maroons dispatched the Saskatoon Maroons 51-51; 31-29 (Total: 82-80). …………………………………………………… In game one, the teams played to a 51-51 draw. Wilbur Haight led the Maroons with 16. Boylan added 7, Mowbray 6, DeRosenvoll 6, Jack Gardiner 6, Kent 3, Graham 3, Bawden 2 and Hindley 2, Creelman led the Barons with 17. Ebbels added 16, Webb 10, Olson 4, Balmer 2 and Green 2, while Bate was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Moose Jaw prevailed 31-29 as Jack Gardiner hit the winner with a minute to play. Wilbur Haight led the Maroons with 17. Balmer and Webb each scored 7 to pace the Barons.
In the Alberta semis, the Calgary Latter Day Saints defeated the Raymond Idlers 46-44; 39-36 (Total: 85-80). …………………………………………………… In game one, Calgary prevailed 46-44 as Dean Leavitt scored 18, Don Scott 12, Bob Morton 7, Bert Leavitt 4, Les Neilson 4 and playing coach Martin Allred 1, while Wes Wolf, Keith Scoville, Cal Pitcher and J Morris were scoreless. Verne Meldrum led the Idlers with 14. R Erickson added 10, G Wheeler 10, G Evans 5, Max Smith 3 and H Walker 2, while L West and D Miller were scoreless. Raymond led 24-16 at the half and 40-38 after three quarters. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Latter-Day Saints prevailed 39-36 as Dean Leavitt scored 9 and Wes Wolf 8.
In the Alberta finals, the Edmonton Canadian Legion Vets defeated the Calgary Latter-Day Saints 41-40; 50-46 (Total: 91-86). …………………………………………………… In game one, Edmonton prevailed 41-40 as Jack Cossey hit the winner in the final minute. Cossey paced the Vets with 9. Don Blue added 8, Danylowich 8, Rhallack 6 and Ferguson 3, while Dale Main, Johnston and Walker were scoreless. Dean Leavitt led the Saints with 11. Bob Morton added 9, Martin Allred 7, Bert Leavitt 6, Don Scott 4 and Cal Pitcher 3, while Les Neilson and Keith Scoville were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Edmonton took the series with a 50-46 win as Dale Main scored 13, Don Blue 12, Danylowich 11, Jack Cossey 6, Retallack 4, MacLeod 2, Ferguson 1 and Johnson 1. Leavitt led Calgary with 15. Martin Allred added 12, Wes Wolfe 9, Morton 6, Nielson 2 and Pitcher 2, while Scott and Sioville were scoreless.
In the Manitoba semis and Winnipeg city finals, the University of Manitoba Intermediate Bisons defeated the Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks 16-30; 35-28; 17-15 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, St. Andrews prevailed 30-16 as Art Lamb scored 10, Les Miller 8, Pfeffer 4, Sutton 4, McWilliams 2 and Donnett 2, while Stan Lamb, Mozurick and Slimon were scoreless. Lyall Powers led the Bisons with 6. Irvin Labow added 2, Doug Cannell 2, Harper 2, Stephen 2, Bobby Jones 1 and Tallin 1, while John Banfield, Stirling and Wilson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Manitoba evened the series with a 35-28 win as Bill Stephen scored 13, Bob Jones 6, Labow 4, Cannell 4, Banfield 2 and Tallin 1, while Wilson, Harper, Powers and Stirling were scoreless. Les Miller led the Crocks with 11. Jack Donnet added 8, Art Lamb 5 and John McWilliams 4, while Stan Lamb, Mozurick, Pfeffer, Slimon, Stephen and Sutton were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the University of Manitoba took the series with a 17-15 win as Bobby Jones scored 6, Dick Wilson 4, Doug Cannell 2, Stephen 2, Labow 2 and John Banfield 1, while Harper, Stirling and Tallin were scoreless. Art Lamb led the Crocks with 8. Sutton added 3, Donnett 2 and Miller 2, while McWilliams, Mozurick, Pfeffer and Slimon were scoreless.
In the Manitoba finals, the University of Manitoba Intermediate Bisons defeated the Flin Flon Miners 32-23; 36-32 (Total: 68-55). …………………………………………………… The Bisons included Lyall Powers, Wilson, Harper, Stephen, Doug Cannell, Jones, Banfield, Irvin Labow, Maruca, Tallon. The Miners included Honeyman, Butterworth, Silverthorne, Goodman, McCaig, Hewitt, McRae, Uhlin, Rheaume, Wighton, Mann, Elden, Mills.
In the British Columbia semis and Vancouver finals, the Farinas defeated the Arrows 43-37; x-x (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Farinas prevailed 43-37 as Burtwell scored 10, Chenette 10, Ward 9, Mulhern 9 and Holmes 5, while Hake and McIntyre were scoreless. Hastings led the Arrows with 14. Byford added 6, Grant 5, Moir 4, Alton 3, McMillan 3, Swift 1 and Sinser 1, while Montgomery and Morton were scoreless.
In the British Columbia semis and Island finals, the Victoria Alcos defeated Nanaimo 31-16; 73-36 (Total: 103-52). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Alcos clipped Nanaimo 31-16 as Vince Clarkson scored 14, Gordie Creed 5, Larry Booth 4, Ken King 4 and Tommy Joyce 4, while Dennis Shubrook was scoreless. Herlineaux led Nanaimo with 5. Jordan added 4, Nagrine 3, Pearson 2, Miller 1 and B Waugh 1, while N Waugh, Gallaway and Jenkinson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Alcos pounded Nanaimo 73-46 as Joyce scored 16, King 16, Clarkson 14, Booth 12, Creed 10 and Shubrook 3. N Waugh led Nanaimo with 12. Negrin added 10, Herlipraux 6, Galloway 4, Pearson 2 and Jordan 2, while Miller was scoreless.
In the British Columbia semis, the Vancouver Farinas defeated the Victoria Alcos 42-35; 41-44 (Total: 83-79). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Farinas prevailed 41-35 as Paul Chenette scored 18, Hugh Ryan 8, Maury Mulhern 6, Ward 5, Holmes 2 and Burtwell 2, while Hake was scoreless. Ken King led the Alcos with 10. Larry Booth added 8, Joyce 7, Creed 6 and Clarkson 4, while Shubrook was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Victoria dumped Vancouver 44-40 but lost the total-point series by two. Ken King led the Alcos (coached by Wally Smith, trainer Johnny Munro) with 11. Larry Booth added 11, Tommy Joyce 8, Ryan 6, Ward 6, Dennis Shubrook 6 and Gordie Creed 2. Burtwell led the Parinas with 15. Ward added 8, Ryan 6, Chenette 6, Mulhern 5 and McIntyre 1, while Holmes and Hake were scoreless.
In the British Columbia finals, the Vancouver Farinas v the Interior champs.