In the Ontario opening round, the Brantford Y Grads defeated the Hamilton Zion Ramblers 60-31; 44-45 (Total: 104-76). …………………………………………………… In game one, Brantford torched Hamilton 60-31 as Lloyd ‘Red’ Ellis scored 16, Dick McMillan 14, Art Woods 11, Byron 7, John Lockington 4, Belowitz 2, Snor 2, Campbell 2 and Ridley 2. Smith led the Ramblers with 8. Macklen added 6, Gillespie 5, Woodley 5, Claire 4, Lemmond 2 and Burns 1, while Hilton, H Kelly and J Kelly were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Hamilton prevailed 45-44 but lost the total-point series by 28. Smith led the Ramblers with 18. Macklem added 9, J Kelly 8, Lemmond 4, Gillespie 3, Woodley 2 and Burns 1, while Clare, Hilton and H.E. Kelly were scoreless. Woods scored 11 to lead Brantford Y (coached by Phil Lockington). Ellis added 9, Byron 6, R Ridley 5, Snor 5, McMillan 4 and Belowitz 4, while Campbell was scoreless.
In the Ontario quarterfinals, the St. Catharines Legion defeated the Toronto East York Grads 37-30; 37-32 (Total: 74-62). …………………………………………………… In game one, Clinton paced St. Catharines with 13. …………………………………………………… In game two, St. Catharines dumped East York 37-32 as Marrack scored 10, Storrin 6, McKenna 5, Neff 5, Clinton 4, Hookings 2, Pickard 2, B Greenlaw 2 and Cromb 1, while Greenlaw and Cambray were scoreless. Ladouceur led East York with 11. Ruthier added 7, Taylor 5, Wallacott 5, Fries 3 and Collard 1, while Watson and McCulloch were scoreless.
The London R.S.A.C. Falcons defeated Windsor Local 193 49-50; 52-50 (Total: 101-100). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor nipped London 50-49 as Gus Angus scored 12, Stan Woschenski 12, George Smith 12, Joe Horocky 5, Roy Jasin 4, Irimescu 3 and Pat Kennedy 2, while Mano Gatti and Al Boroski were scoreless. Tommy White led the Falcons with 16. Gord McMackon added 8, Elmer McLeod 8, Gage 7, Watkin 6, Hansen 2 and Harold Moore 2. …………………………………………………… In game two, London (coached by George Hartwell) took the series with a 52-50 win as Elmer McLeod scored 13, Hanson 10, White 9, Ken Gage 8, McMackon 5, Gavid 3, Moore 2 and Watkins 2. Joe Horocky led Windsor with 16. Woschenski added 11, Angus 9, Smith 7, Irimescu 5 and Boroski 2, while Gatti was scoreless.
In the quarterfinals, the London R.S.A.C Falcons defeated Brantford Y Grads 56-50; 42-42 (Total: 98-92). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Falcons edged Brantford 56-50 as Tommy White scored 15, Elmer McLeod 13, Chris Hansen 9, Bill Gauld 9, Jack McMachon 5, Moore 2 and Watkins 2, while Gage was scoreless. J Lockington led Brantford with 15. Del Ellis added 13, Bert Snor 10, Art Woods 8, Belowitz 2 and P Lockington 2, while McMillan, Campbell Ridley and Byron were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, London took the series as the teams played to a 42-42 draw. McLeod led London with 16. White added 9, Hansen 7, Gauld 6, Watkins 2 and Moore 2, while McMackon and Gage were scoreless. J Lockington led Brantford with 19. Woods added 7, Ellis 7, McMillan 4, Snor 3 and Belowitz 2, while Byron, Campbell, P Lockington and Ridley were scoreless.
In the North quarterfinals, the Timmins McIntyre Athletic Club Macmen defeated Cobalt 37-27; 43-29 (Total: 80-56). …………………………………………………… In game two, Timmins took the series with 43-29 win as Gavin scored 9, Duliunas 8 and Mackevicus 8. Cleland led Cobalt with 9. Laskov added 8 and Harrison 7.
In the Northern Ontario semis and provincial quarterfinals, the Sault Ste. Marie Soo Grads defeated the Timmins McIntyre Macmen 39-25; 33-20 (Total: 72-45). …………………………………………………… In game one, Soo Collegiate Grads spanked Timmins 39-25 as Ray Siltanen scored 14, Ben Lapointe 9, Lukenda 4, Kemp Fisher 4, Nichols 2 and Hubert 2, while Walter, Lowe, Paolini and Hall were scoreless. Stan Machevicius led the Macmen with 7. Mervin Dailuinas added 9, Clint Bint 6, Gavan 2, McMillan 2 and Anderson 2, while Campbell, Richardson, Ballachio, Arnott and Menard were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Soo Grads took the series with a 33-20 win as Louis Lukenda scored 8, Kemp Fisher 7, Hall 6, Siltanen 5, Lapointe 2, Lowe 2, Nichols 2 and Paolini 1. Richardson led Timmons with 6. MacMillan added 3, Gavan 2, Anderson 1 and Bint 1, while Campbell was scoreless.
In the Northern Ontario finals and provincial semis, the Sault Ste. Marie Soo Grads defeated the Sudbury Ryans by default. Sudbury was informed that they were not eligible for the OABA A playoffs because they had failed to submit an entry before the January 1st deadline. OABA then ruled that the series should be held. Sudbury had captured the B title. But the Northern Basketball Association rejected Sudbury’s pitch for participation because of the default. The Ontario association eventually relented and accept the Northern association ruling.
In the Ontario semis, the St. Catharines Legionnaires defeated the London RSAC Falcons 34-38; 47-40 (Total: 81-78).
In the Ontario final, the Sault Ste. Marie Soo Grads, also known as the Algos, defeated the St. Catharines Legionnaires 42-32; 31-38 (Total: 73-70). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Sault Grads prevailed 42-32 as Walter Lowe scored 8, Ben Lapointe 8, Louis Lukenda 7, Kemp Fisher 7, Ray Siltanen 7 and Hollingsworth 5, while Hubert, Paolini, Hall and Nichols were scoreless. Jack Marrack paced the Legionnaires with 12. McKenna added 8, Pickard 4, Storin 3, Cambray 2, Cromb 2 and Clinton 1, while Neff, Greenlaw and Hookings were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, St. Catherines prevailed 38-31 but lost the total-point series by 3. McKenna paced the Legionnaires with 10. Pickard added 5, S Greenlaw 4, Marrack 4, Clinton 3, Storin 3, F Greenlaw 3, Cambray 2, Cromb 2 and Hookings 2, while Neff was scoreless. Siltanen led the Algos with 11. Lapointe added 7, Hollingsworth 5, Lukenda 3, Lowe 2, Nichols 2 and Fisher 1, while Hubert, Paolini and Hall were scoreless.
In the Nova Scotia finals and Eastern semis, the New Waterford Strands defeated the Dalhousie Grads x-x; 39-32 (Total: x-x)
In the New Brunswick finals and Eastern semis, Fredericton Army defeated the Woodstock Senators 62-51; 45-40 (Total: 107-91). The Senators included R Tommy, A Tommy, Stewart, Grant, C Buckingham, L Buckingham, Gardiner, Breneol and Dunbar.
In the Ottawa city finals, the Ottawa Capitals defeated Ottawa National Revenue 35-31; 44-32 (Total: 79-63). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Capitals edged National Revenue 35-31 as Lorne Barkley scored 8, Ron Sharp 7, Ernie Overall 6, Jack Edge 4, McNee 4, Keith Luce 4 and Russ Morrison 2, while Boris Blacher and Eddie Flowers were scoreless. Ted Edwards led National Revenue with 12. Al Tennant added 8, Arnie McWatters 4, Hall 4 and Al McLeod 3, while Murphy, Stevenson, Loney, Hearndon and Hanlon were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Capitals clipped National Revenue 44-32 to take the total-point series by 16. Lorne Barkley led the Capitals with 14. Jack Edge added 6, Russ Morrison 6, Keith Luce 6, Ernie Overall 3, Ron Sharp 3 and Boris Blacher 2, while playing coach Eddie Flowers was scoreless. Al Tennant led National Revenue with 10. Al McLeod added 7, Loney 5, Hall 4, McWatters 2, Stevenson 2, Murphy 1 and Ted Edwards 1, while Ages and Hearndon were scoreless.
In the Ottawa Valley district finals, the Ottawa Capitals defeated the Renfrew Recreation Association 68-35; 77-27; (Total: 145-62). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Capitals dusted Renfrew 68-35 as Lorne Barkley scored 19, Ron Sharp 13, Ernie Overall 11, Keith Luce 8, Russ Morrison 6, Boris Blacher 4, Eddie Flowers 4 and Jack Edge 2. Bob Morgan led Renfrew with 15. Arnold Donohue added 6, Bill McLaren 6, Hale 4, Garry Graves 2, McDowell 2 and Mackwood 1, while Logan, Gavinski, Aitkenhead and Lindsay were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Capitals whipped Renfrew 77-27 as Ron Sharp scored 15, Ernie Overall 15, Lorne Barkley 14, Eddie Flowers 10, Boris Blacher 8, Jack Edge 6, Keith Luce 5 and Russ Morrison 4. Garry Graves led Renfrew with 10. Bill McLaren added 5, Logan 3, Aikenhead 3, Arnold Donohue 3, Gavinski 2 and Hale 1, while Bob Morgan, Mackwood, Lindsay and McDowell were scoreless.
In the Montreal semis, the McGill Intermediates defeated Qerbes Academy 54-43; 60-45 (Total: 114-88). …………………………………………………… In game two, McGill clipped Querbes 60-45 as Endman scored 21 and Moffat 20. Rainchaud led Querbes with 14.
In the other Montreal semi, the Montrealers defeated Canadian Legion No. 66 58-29;
…………………………………………………… In game one, the Montrealers torched Legion 58-29 as Cartman scored 20 and Bock 14. Kalfas led Legion with 12.
In the Montreal/OV playoffs and Eastern quarterfinals, the Montreal Montrealers defeated the Ottawa Capitals 37-38; 43-33 (Total: 75-72). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Capitals edged the Montrealers 38-37 as Lorne Barkley scored 10, Ron Sharp 9, Ernie Overall 7, Russ Morrison 6, Jack Edge 4 and Keith Luce 2, while Boris Blacher and Eddie Flowers were scoreless. Jack Scopp led Montreal with 12. Larry Bock added 4, Kaplan 4, Syd Cartman 4, Kossy 2, Aronson 2, Waxman 2, Harry Pantel 2 and Abelson 1, while Wagner was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Montrealers prevailed 43-33 to take the total-point series by three. Larry Bock led Montreal with 13. Syd Cartman added 7, Harry Pantel 7, Jack Scopp 6, Aronson 5, Kaplan 3 and Waxman 2, while Abelson and Wagner were scoreless. Lorne Barkley led the Capitals with 11. Ron Sharp added 10, Ernie Overall 6, Russ Morrison 4 and Jack Edge 2, while Keith Luce, Boris Blacher and Eddie Flowers were scoreless.
In the Maritime final, the New Waterford Strands defeated Fredericton Army 24-22; 36-28 (Total: 60-50).
In the Eastern semis, the Montreal Montrealers defeated the New Waterford Strands 55-52; 34-31 (Total: 89-83). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Montrealers edged the Strands 55-52 as Lud Bock scored 14, Jack Scopp 11, Izzy Kossy 10, Hy Pantel 9, Caplan 6, Cartman 4 and Wagner 1, while Agelson, Waxman and Aaronson were scoreless. Marshal Desveaux paced New Waterford (coached by Jack Mackenzie) with 17. Fred Connors added 17, R McNil 8, Ryan 4, G McNeil 3 and Laddie Michalsky 3, while Passerini, Gilles, Kennedy and McGinnis were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Montrealers took the series with a 34-31 win as Irving Kossy scored 9, Sol Cartman 8, Al Scopp 6, Irv Kaplan 6, Bock 2, Abelson 2 and Aaronson 1, while Waxman, Wagner and Pantel were scoreless. Marshall Desveaux paced the Strands with 16. Mike Ryan added 6, Gus McNeil 4, Fred Conners 4 and Alex Gilles 1, while Michalsky, McGinnis, Passerini, R McNeil and Kennedy were scoreless.
In the other East semi, the Sault Ste. Marie Algo Grads defeated St. FX x-x; 45-48 (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game two, St. FX prevailed 48-45 but lost the total-point series by X. Lorne Whalen led St. FX with 14. Pace added 11, Kehoe 8, Hank Propper 6, Flaherty 6 and Conley 2, while Hanusiak and McLean were scoreless. Siltanen led the Algos with 15. Lapointe added 9, Nichols 7 and Lukenda 4, while Lowe, Hollingsworth, Holgate and Bebluk were scoreless.
In the Eastern championship the Sault Ste. Marie Collegiate Grads defeated the Montreal Montrealers 55-24; 63-53 (Total: 118-59).
In game one, the Soo Grads easily handled the Montrealers as Walter Lowe scored 14, Ray Siltanen 12, Lapointe 8, Kemp Fisher 8, Lynn Hollingsworth Jr 8, Lukenda 4, Nichols 2 and Paolini 1. Jack Scopp paced Montreal with 9. Waxman added 6, Aaronson 5, Kaplan 4 and Abelson 1, while Wager, Kossy and Shuster were scoreless.
In game two, the teams were knotted at 28 at the half but the Soo’s superior speed and marksmanship proved the difference as they romped to a 63-53 win and the city’s first dominion basketball title. Ben Lapointe and Lynn Hollingsworth Jr. paced the Grads with 12 apiece. Walt Lowe added 11, Kemp Fisher 8, Panitti 0, Hall 0, Lou Lukenda 4, Frank Nichols 0, Hubert 0 and Ray Siltanen 7. Ernie Scopp led Montreal with 18. Waxman added 6, Kaplan 6, Aaronson 2, Kossy 2 and Abelson 1, while Shuster and Wagner were scoreless.
The East runner-up Montreal Montrealers: Jack Scopp; Waxman; Kaplan; Lud ‘Larry’ Bock; Syd (Sol?) Cartman; Izzy Kossy; Aaronson; Harry ‘Hy’ Pantel; Abelson; Wagner; coach Benny Lands
The East champion Sault Ste. Marie Grads: Ray Siltanen; Walter Lowe; Kemp Fisher; Lynn Hollingsworth Jr.; Ben Lapointe; Paolini; Hall; Lou Lukenda; Frank Nichols; Hubert;
In the opening round of the Alberta playoffs and Calgary semis, the Calgary Technical School Bombers defeated the U of Calgary Grizzlies 35-33; 52-45 (Total 87-78). …………………………………………………… In game one, Calgary Tech prevailed 35-33 as Val Jeffries scored 11, Morton Woolf 7, Bill Postlethwaite 6, Nick Catalano 6, Robert Dudley 3 and Donald Buchanan 2, while Jardine and Robert MacKinnon were scoreless. Pallesen paced the Grizzlies with 12. Burns Sabey added 10, McKinnon 4, Lust 3, Clarke 2 and Lukacs 2, while Schaufele, Jepson, Turner, Bunyan and Nicholson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Bombers took the series with a 52-45 victory as Val Jeffries scored 15, Morton Woulf 14, Bill Postlethwaite 13, Donald Buchanan 6 and Nick Catalano 4, while Robert Dudley, Eugene Dahl, Robert MacKinnon and Melvin Sealy were scoreless. Burns Sabey paced the Grizzlies with 23. Pallesen added 9, Clark 5, McKinnon 5 and Lust 3, while Lucas, Schaufle, Jepson, Turner, Bunyan and Nicholson were scoreless.
In the second round and Calgary finals, the Calgary Technical School Bombers defeated the Dari-Rich Shakes 46-56; 48-34 (Total: 94-90). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Dari-Rich Shakes prevailed 56-46 as Edmondes scored 13, Boyd 12, John Russell 10, Goodwin 9, Duthie 5, Sahara 5 and Robb 2, while Brook, Blight and D’Eath were scoreless. Bill Postlethwaite paced the Bombers with 17. Morton Woolf added 16, Val Jeffries 14, Robert Dudley 4, Donald Buchanan 3 and Robert MacKinnon 2, while Nick Catalano, Melvin Sealy and Eugene Dahl were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Bombers took the series by four after defeating the Shakes 48-34. Bill Postlethwaite led the Bombers with 19. Val Jeffries added 9, Morton Woolf 9, Robert Dudley 8 and Donald Buchanan 3, while Robert MacKinnon, Melvin Sealey and Eugene Dahl were scoreless. Edmondes paced the shakes with 13. Goodwin added 8, Sahara 5, Duthie 4 and Robb 4, while Blight, D’Eath, Boyd, John Russell and Brook were scoreless.
In the Alberta opening round and Northern Alberta semis, Edmonton Precision Machine defeated the Edmonton Red Birds x-x; 51-42 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game two, Precision Machine took the series with a 51-42 win as Don Blue scored 17, Cossey 8, Neil 7, Mendryk 5, Hunter 3, Kyle 2 and Main 2, while Sheckter was scoreless. Johnny Boer led the Red Birds with 11. Roy Chobotuk added 10, Carlyle 7, De Fraine 6, Theiss 6 and Bradshad 2, while Speers and Cramer were scoreless.
In the Alberta quarterfinals and Northern Alberta finals, Edmonton Precision Machine defeated the Latter Day Saints 51-37; 33-46; 39-32 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Precision Machine prevailed 51-37 as Steve Mendryk scored 20, Don Blue 12, Jack Cossey 10, Main 6, Kyle 2 and Darylowich 1, while Hunter, Sheckter and Neil were scoreless. Lewis Wheeler led the Saints with 12. Mark Lewis added 10, Allen 6, Brewerton 4, Cahoon 2, Larson 2 and Wood 1, while Carlile was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Saints evened the series with a 46-33 win as Lewis scored 24, Wheeler 12, Larson 6, Cahoon 4 and Brewerton 4, while Wood, Carlile and Edwards were scoreless. Mendryk led Precision Machine with 9. Blue added 8, Neil 6, Cossey 5, Morne 3 and Danylowich 2, while Hunter, Kyle and Sheckter were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Precision Marine took the series with a 39-32 win as Mendryk scored 13, Sheckter 7, Cossey 6, Neil 4, Main 4, Kyle 2, Blue 2 and Hunter 1, while Danylowich was scoreless. Lewis led the Saints with 15. Brewerton added 6, Allen 6, Wheeler 2, Cahoon 2 and Wood 1, while Larson, Carlile and Edwards were scoreless.
In the Alberta semis, the Edmonton Precision Machine defeated the New Dayton Ramblers 59-43; 47-49; 43-32 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Edmonton prevailed 59-43 as Don Blue scored 23, Steve Mendryk 10, Sam Sheckter 7, Pete Danylowich 7, Jack Cassey 6, Dale Main 4 and Fred Hunter 2, while Ken Kyle and Bill Neil were scoreless. Tom Cronkhite led the Ramblers with 20. Beaton added 8, Cahoon 7, Mueller 3, Atkins 3 and A Duncan 2, while Siewert, Kaupp, Skieth and B Duncan were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, New Dayton evened the series with a 49-47 win as Tom Cronkhite scored 18, Cahoon 10, Beaton 9, Mueller 8, Siewert and Atkins 2, while Duncan, Kaupp, Skeith and Duncan were scoreless. Steve Mendryk paced Precision Machine with 10. Jack Cassey added 9, Bill Neil 7, Don Blue 6, Sam Sheckter 5 Fred Hunter 4, Dale Main 3 and Pete Danylowich 2, while Ken Kyle was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Edmonton took the series with a 43-32 win as Don Blue scored 26, Sam Scheckter 8, Steve Mendryk 7, Jack Cassey 6, Pete Danylowich 4, Bill Neil 4, Fred Hunter 3 and Dale Main 2, while Ken Kyle was scoreless. Tom Cronkhite led the Ramblers with 19. Mueller added 7, Cahoon 3, Beaton 2 and Atkins 1, while Duncan, Kaupp, Skieth and Duncan were scoreless.
In the Alberta finals, the Edmonton Precision Machine defeated the Calgary Tech Bombers 70-61; 39-43 (Total: 109-104). …………………………………………………… In game one, Precision Machine prevailed 70-61 as Steve Mendryk scored 13, Bill Neil 11, Don Blue 10, Fred Hunter 8, Pete Danylowich 8, Jack Cassey 6, Dale Main 4 and Ken Kyle 2. Bill Postlethwaite led the Bombers with 24. Val Jeffries added 11, Morton Woolf 10, Robert Dudley 9, Donald Buchanan 4, Nick Catalano 3, while Robert MacKinnon, Melvin Sealy and Eugene Dahl were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Bombers prevailed 43-39 but Precision Machine won the series by five. Donald Buchanan scored 12 to lead the Bombers (coached by Ed Dick). Morton Woolf added 9, Bill Postlethwaite 7, Nick Catalano 7, Robert Dudley 6 and Val Jeffries 2, while Robert MacKinnon, Melvin Seely and Eugene Dahl were scoreless. Steve Mendryk scored 15 to pace Precision Machine (coached by Geoff Mortimer and managed by Andy Brown). Bill Neil added 7, Jack Cassey 6, Pete Danylowich 5, Dale Main 3, Don Blue 2 and Ken Kyle 1, while Fred Hunter and Sammy Sheckter were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan quarterfinals and Saskatoon city finals, the Saskatoon Pla-Mors defeated the Saskatoon Lions 29-22; 47-36 (Total: 76-58). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Pla-Mors prevailed 29-22 as Bob Parr scored 9, Jim Gardner 6, Kozalanka 4, Denholm 4, Reider 2, Wake 2 and Lyle Markley 2, while Les Williams was scoreless. Lloyd Watts led the Lions with 8. Loni Prestupa added 7, Cram 3, Ron Edwards 2, Barrington 1 and Henderson 1, while Sommerfeld, Howes and Wright were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Pla-Mors took the series with a 47-36 win as Jim Gardner scored 15. Lloyd Watts led the Lions with 15.
In the Saskatchewan quarterfinals and Regina city finals, the Regina Toilers defeated Regina Legion 62-59; 66-44 (Total: 128-103). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Toilers edged Legion 62-59 as Jim Hewak scored 20, Frank Stager 20, Adams 6, Soutar 5, Gardner 4, Kroter 2 and Klein 2, while R Hewak and Bastock were scoreless. Bal Kirkpatrick led Legion with 16. Hamilton added 14, Stinson 12, Klassen 8, Sibbitt 6, McLean 4 and Gleason 2, while Thompson was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toilers stomped Legion 66-44 as Stager scored 22, Hewak 8, Garner 7, Soutar 5, Adams 2 and Bostock 2, while Kroiter, R Hewak and Klein were scoreless. Hamilton led Legion with 16. Kirkpatrick added 15, McLean 12, Sibbitt 10, Thomson 5, Stinson 4 and Klassen 4, while Gleason was scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and northern finals, the Saskatoon Pla-Mors defeated the Yorkton Legion Huskies 114-33; 86-20 (Total: 200-53). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Pla-Mors stomped the Huskies 114-33 as Bill Bulger scored 19, Bob Parr 19, Jim Gardner 18, Les Williams 11, Fred Wake 10, Zebby Kozolanko 10, Markley 9, Reider 8, Denholm 8 and Szombathy 2. Harry Prystal led Yorkton with 12. Claire Drake added 7, T Pawluk 4, Johnny Kitlack 4, P Pawluk 2, Breen 2 and Chornomydz 2, while Marushecka was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Pla-Mors dusted Yorkton 85-20 as Jim Gardner scored 22, Bulger 15, Kozolanka 14, Parr 10, Szombathy 8, Wake 6, Williams 4 and Markley 4. Johnny Kitlak led the Huskies with 8. Harry Prystal added 6, Drake 3, P Pawluk 2 and Breen 1, while T Pawluk, Chornomydz and Maruschecka were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and South finals, the Regina Toilers defeated the Moose Jaw Jesters x-x; 81-38 (Total: by 49). …………………………………………………… In games two, the Toilers mauled the Jesters 81-38 as Kirkpatrick scored 16, Thompson 16, Klassen 14, Sibbit 11, Hamilton 8, Stinson 6, Gleason 6 and McLean 4. Young led the Jesters with 11. Adams added 9, Glover 6, Forbes 4, Dewhurst 4, Kentzell 2 and Elliott 2.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Saskatoon Pla-Mors defeated the Regina Toilers 67-46; 46-38 (Total: 113-74). …………………………………………………… In game one, Saskatoon blasted the Toilers 67-46 as Bill Bulger scored 20, Jim Gardner 11, Bob Parr 10, Abe Reider 6, Les Williams 5, Zebby Kozolanka 4 and Lyle Markley 2, while Jim Denholm, Freddy Wake and Frank Szombathy were scoreless. Balfour Kirkpatrick led Regina with 12. Jack Hamilton added 12, John McLean 7, Shibbitt 4, Thompson 3, Klassen 3, Stinson 3 and Gleason 2. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Pla-Mors (coached by Bob Arn) took the title with a 46-38 win as Bob Parr scored 16, Jim Gardner 8, Bill Bulger 8, Kozolanka 7, Denholm 5 and Lyle Markley 2, while Williams and Wake were scoreless. Abie Klassen led the Toilers with 10. Balfour Kirkpatrick added 9, Murray Thomson 8, Stinson 4, Sibbett 3, Hamilton 2, Gleason 1 and McLean 1.
In the British Columbia opening round and Victoria finals, the Alcos defeated the Eagles x-x; x-x; x-x; 45-44 (3g-1). …………………………………………………… In game four, the Alcos took the series with a 45-44 win as Ireland scored 10, D Hall 9, Joyce 8, Clarkson 7, Booth 6, Ellis 3 and Singh 2. Browning led the Eagles with 16. Anderson added 7, McMillan 6, Tooby 6, Ranson 5 and Slang 4, while Bob Long and Page were scoreless.
In the B.C. opening round and Vancouver finals, Twigg Dairy Island defeated the Arrows 40-42; 46-36; 46-39 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Arrows edged Dairy Island 42-40 as Bethune scored 15, Louie 11, Hards 7, Bodeck 6, Feenie 2 and Steffich 1, while Waldren, Bohnen and Arneson were scoreless. Crawford led Twigg Island with 11. Gordie Stewart added 8, Jim Kinna 8, Curby 6, Reid 5 and Ticehurst 2, while Robertson, Cox and Phalland were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Twigg Island evened the series with a 46-36 win as Crawford scored 12, Stewart 10, Ticehurst 10, Kinna 7, Robinson 2, Reid 2, Curby 2 and Cowx 1. Bodeck led the Arrows with 10. Bethune added 9, Feenie 7, Louie 6 and Steffich 4. …………………………………………………… In game three, Twigg Dairy Island took the series with a 46-39 win as Kinna scored 12, Stewart 10, Robertson 8, Ticehurst 7, Crawford 4, Curby 3 and Cowx 2, while Reid was scoreless. Bodeck led the Arrows with 14. Bethune added 10, Hards 8, Louie 4, Bohnen 2 and Feenie 1, while Steffich, Arneson and Waldron were scoreless.
In the B.C. opening round and Lower Mainland quarterfinals, the U.B.C. Whites defeated the North Vancouver Orioles 44-21; x-x (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game one, U.B.C. prevailed 44-21 as Denny Wotherspoon scored 10, MacFarlane 6, Rae 6, Kushnir 6, Mitchell 5, Matthews 4, Watson 3, Seraphim 2, Marshall 2 and Walker 1, while Gray was scoreless. McDonald led the Orioles with 8. Macdonald added 6, West 3, Oborne 2, Miller 1 and I Spees 1, while Murray and K Spees were scoreless.
In the British Columbia second round and Island semis, the Victoria Alcos defeated Duncan 39-35; 44-34 (Total: 85-69). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Alcos took the series with a 44-34 win as Ellis scored 14, Hall 13, Joyce 6, Clarkson 5, Booth 3, Singh 3 and Ireland 1. Mason led Duncan with 17. Harkins added 5, Evans 4, Gard 4, Beech 2 and Miller 2, while Shortreed was scoreless.
In the British Columbia second round and sudden-death Lower Mainland semis, Vancouver Twigg Dairy Island defeated the U.B.C. Whites 44-55; 65-43 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, U.B.C. prevailed 55-44 but the result was invalidated after the B.C. Basketball Association ruled that six U.B.C. players were ineligible because they were transfers from other teams in the U.B.C. house league. The BCBA ruled that in a sudden-death game, a team could only use players from the squad that won the league. The Vancouver Sun surmised that the move was revenge for Varsity leaving the Vancouver & District league a year earlier. Wotherspoon led U.B.C. with 16. Marshall added 12, Rae 5, MacFarlane 5, Walker 4, Watson 4, Matthews 4, Howe 2, Kushnir 2 and Mitchell 1. Kinna led Twigg Island with 15. Curby added 11, Crawford 8, Reid 4, Robertson 4 and Ticehurst 2, while Cowx and Phelan were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In the replay of the sudden-death match, Twigg Dairy Island dusted the U.B.C. Whites 65-43 as Stewart scored 18, Kinna 16, Ticehurst 12, Reid 9, Crawford 6, Robertson 2 and Curby 2, while Cowx was scoreless. Wotherspoon led the Whites with 13. Grey added 8, Rae 8, Walker 8, MacFarlane 4 and Watson 2.
In the B.C. quarterfinals and Island finals, the Victoria Alcos defeated Cumberland 78-28; 2-0 default (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Alcos pounded Cumberland 78-28 as Larry Booth scored 21, Don Hall 17, Joyce 15, Gordy Ellis 11, Bernie Clarkson 8 and Ireland 6, while Singh was scoreless. Tantrum paced Cumberland with 7. Mortimer added 7, Brown 4, Sommerville 4, Patels 4 and James 3, while Frilone, Watson and Franceshini were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Cumberland defaulted.
In the B.C. quarterfinals and Lower Mainland finals, Vancouver Twigg Dairy Island defeated the Abbotsford Chevrons 37-30; 41-22 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Twigg Dairy Island clipped the Chevrons 37-30 as Bill Crawford scored 18. Bob Wallace led Abbotsford with 12. …………………………………………………… In game two, Twigg Dairy Island torched Abbotsford 41-22 as Ticehurst scored 12, Crawford 8, Stewart 7, Reid 4, Kinna 4, Curby 3 and Robertson 3, while Cowx and Phelan were scoreless. Ashdown led the Chevrons with 7. Wallace added 7, Cook 6, Chevelley 1 and E.R. 1, while Clarke, Baynes, Fletcher, Clarke, Ross and Arnold were scoreless.
In the BC semis, the Victoria Alcos defeated Vancouver Twigg Dairy Island 65-47; 52-44 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Victoria prevailed 65-47 as Don Hall scored 21. Jim Kinna led Twigg Island with 14. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Alcos took the series with a 52-44 win as Don Hall scored 21, Tom Joyce 11, Gordon Ellis 8, Larry Booth 6, Bernie Clarkson 3 and Jim Ireland 3, while Bhagat Singh was scoreless. Crawford led Twigg Island with 12. Gordy Stewart added 8, Curby 7, Ticehurst 6, Glen Robertson 4, Cowx 3, Jim Kinna 2 and Alex Reid 2.
In the BC final, the Victoria Alcos defeated Penticton 66-59; 57-47 (Total: 126-106). …………………………………………………… In game one, Victoria (coached by Hank Rowe) clipped Penticton 69-59 (also reported as 66-56) as Don Hall scored 20, Tommy Joyce 17, Larry Booth 12, Ellis 6 and Ireland 6. Brossar led Penticton with 21. Boulding added 13, Anderson 12 and Raptie 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Alcos took the series with a 57-47 win as Hall scored 19, Booth 16, Gordy Ellis 8, Joyce 8, Bernie Clarkson 6 and Jim Ireland 2. Raptie led Penticton with 17. Brumera? added 14 and Boulding 13.
In the Manitoba semis, the Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks defeated the Rivers Joint Air Squadron 27-16; 51-35 (Total: 78-51). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Crocks completed the series sweep by dusting Rivers 51-35 as Art Lamb scored 8, Don Pfeffer 8, Don Trifunov 7, Charley Proudfoot 7, Bobby Hampton 6, Cumberland 5, Ehrlich 4, Barr 3 and McWilliams 3, while Mitchell was scoreless. Al Starcher led the air squadron with 13. Dennis Shepherd added 7, Dempster 6, Dick 3, Thompson 3, Morgan 2 and Boyd Ross 1.
In the Manitoba finals, the Brandon Crocks defeated the Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks 22-21; 30-25 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Brandon edged Winnipeg 22-21 as Johnnie Donaldson scored 6, Johnnie Miller 5, Tyler 3, Kirk 3, Ames 2, Sandy Milton 2 and Reid 1, while Coleman and Evanson were scoreless. Johnny McWilliams led Winnipeg with 7. Bobby Hampton added 6, Art Lamb 4, Walt Ehrlich 2 and Barr 2, while Cumberland, Chuck Proudfoot and Don Pfeffer were scoreless. The Crocks also included Don Trifunov, Doc Mitchell. …………………………………………………… In game two, Brandon completed the series sweep with a 30-25 by hitting 10-16 from the line. Art Lamb led Winnipeg with 10. Chuck Proudfoot added 4 and Barr 4.
In the Manitoba-Northern Ontario playoffs, the Brandon Crocks defeated the Fort William Ukes 54-48; x-x (Total: x-x).