In the Ottawa Valley district final, the Ottawa E.B. Eddy’s defeated Cornwall Holy Name 64-51; 58-44 (Total: 122-95). …………………………………………………… In game one, Ottawa clipped Cornwall 64-51 as Denix Exeter scored 22, Ken Tinsley 16, Pye 9, Card 8, McLaren 6 and Hammond 3, while Bulger, McKay and Hill were scoreless. Firth led Holy Name with 18. Julien added 9, Metcalfe 8, R McDonald 7, Egan 4, Douglas 2, B Tallon 2 and P Tallon 1, while B McDonald was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Eddy’s took the total-point series by pounding Cornwall 58-44 as Danny Exeter scored 18, Ken Tingsley 12, Sam Card 8, McLaren 8, Brian Pye 8, Doug Hammond 2 and Mackay 2, while Hill was scoreless. Pat Talon led Holy Name with 18. Gerry Firth added 12, John Metcalfe 6, Julien 4, Bob Douglas 2 and Moe Egan 2, while B MacDonald and Brian Talon were scoreless.
In the Ontario finals, Toronto Andy’s defeated Sudbury Mines Mills 97-75; 89-77 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Toronto clocked Sudbury 97-75. Bob Ross paced Sudbury with 28. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto completed the series sweep with an 89-77 win as Doug Armstrong scored 27, Lorne Philpott 14, Jack Garbutt 13, Galka 12, Bowman 10, Miyasaki 5, Gray 4 and Wowchuk 4, while Traczyk was scoreless. Bob Ross led Sudbury with 27. Clarence gargol added 18, Bob Evans 18, W Eadie 6, Shelby 4, Flake 2 and C Eadie 2, while Sheltis and Beaton were scoreless.
In Quebec’s round-robin, eight-team provincial tournament: …………………………………………………… In the quaerterfinals, Montreal AAA thrashed Thetford Mines 114-86. …………………………………………………… Sir George Williams dusted the University of Laval 113-67. …………………………………………………… Shawnigan Falls defeated Valleyfield 64-57. …………………………………………………… In the last quarterfinal, the Trois-Rivieres Comets whipped Sherbrooke 67-43. …………………………………………………… In the semis, Sir George Williams clubbed Montreal AAA 97-77. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the Trois-Rivieres Comets edged Shawnigan Falls 63-60. …………………………………………………… In the final, the Sir George Williams Georgians defeated the Trois-Rivieres Comets 73-61.
In the Quebec-Ottawa Valley final, Ottawa E.B. Eddy’s defeated Montreal Sir George Williams 69-70; 85-58 (Total: 155-128). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sir George Williams prevailed 70-69 as Art Michalachki scored 20, Don Bryant 16, Ellemo 10, Hodgman 8, Gariepy 6, Slackhouse 6, Knight 2 and McCaffrey 2, while Silver and Baker were scoreless. Danny Exeter led Ottawa with 25. Ken Tinsley added 24, Sam Card 8, McLarin 5, Brian Pye 2 and Hamon 2, while McKay and Bulger were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the E.B. Eddy’s prevailed 85-58 as Danny Exeter scored 28, Doug Pye 17, Ken Tingsley 16, McLaren 11, Sam Card 11 and Doug Hamon 4, while Hill, Jim Bulger, Bill Mackay and playing coach Lorne Hill were scoreless. Art Michalachki led Sir George Williams with 17. Don Bryant added 12, Baker 10, Gariepy 7, McCaffrey 4, Ellemo 2, Knight 2 and Hodgman 2, while Brooks and Silver were scoreless.
In the East quarterfinals, the Toronto Andy’s defeated the Ottawa E.B. Eddy’s 73-63; 90-49 (Total: 163-112). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Andy’s prevailed 73-63 as Doug Armstrong scored 22, Jack Garbutt 17, Bowman 8, Watson 6, Phillpot 4, Wowchuk 2, Miyasaki 2 and Gray 1, while Traczyk was scoreless. Danny Exeter paced Ottawa with 19. Ab McLaren added 13, Sam Card 10, Pye 9, Hill 8, Ken Tinsley 2 and Doug Heman 2, while Bulger, Bill McKay and Frank Leggo were scoreless. The Eddy’s were managed by Eric Hibert. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto took the series with a 90-49 win as Jack Garbutt scored 24, Kiyasaki 13, Armstrong 12, Gray 12, Bowman 10, Philpott 8, Wowchuk 6, Watson 3 and Trotzek 2. Tinsley led Ottawa with 15. Exeter added 10, Hill 8, Card 6, McLaren 4, Pye 4 and Harmon 2, while McKay and Bulger were scoreless.
In the Maritime semis, Woodstock defeated Campbellton x-x; x-x
In the other Maritime semi, St. Dunstan’s versus the St. John’s Atlantics. UPEI (then St. Dunstan’s) included John Reardon, Bob Mooney, Frank Slowey, John Kelly, Dan Shea, Bill Farmer, Mike Swift, Cy McIsaac and playing coach Gus Dorais.
In the East semis, the Toronto Andy’s defeated the Woodstock Senators 74-62; x-x (Total: x-x) …………………………………………………… In game one, the Andy’s prevailed 74-62 as Al Bowman scored 17, Lorne Philpott 13 and Charlie Watson 13. The Andy’s led 34-33 at the half. Gerry Duffy paced the Senators with 22.
In the East final, the Toronto Andy’s defeated the Halifax Stadley Grads 87-61; 78-65 (Total: 165-126). …………………………………………………… In game one, Toronto pounded Halifax 87-61 as Doug Armstrong scored 21, Lorne Philpot 18, Jack Garbutt 17, Bill Wowchuk 11, Al Bowman 10, Watson 6, Gray 2 and Tracyzk 2. Bud Hagen led the Stadley Grads with 15. Tom Dobson added 15, Brown 13, Rankin 8, Cato 8 and Robertson 2, while White, Clancy, Wallace and Walker were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto completed the series sweep with a 78-65 win as Jack Garbutt scored 25, Al Bowman 13, Bill Wowchuk 9, Lorne Philpoot 8, Doug Armstrong 8, Watson 6, Tracyzk 2 and Gray 2. Bud Hagen led Halifax with 22. Garnie Brown added 13, Cato 9, Rankin 9, Dobson 9 and Robertson 3, while White, Clancy, Wallace and Walter were scoreless.
In the southern Alberta finals, Magrath defeated New Dayton 75-54; 84-86; 68-51 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Magrath blasted New Dayton 75-54 as Norm Hillmer scored 18, Allan Anderson 16, playing coach Cal Alston 15 and Marv Hilmer 9. Hal Cronkhite led New Dayton with 24. Jerry Gorrill added 16 and Tom Cronkhite 8. …………………………………………………… In game two, New Dayton edged Magrath 86-84 as Hal Cronkhite scored 32, Tom Cronkhite 27, Jerry Gorrill 16, E Kaupp 7, C Kaupp 2 and Christensen 2, while A Kaupp, Skeith and H Gorrill were scoreless. Cal Alston led Magrath with 22. Al Anderson added 15, Marvin Hillmer 14, N Hillmer 10, Harker 9, Rice, Cook 4 and D Bourne 2, while E Hillmer and A Bourne were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Magrath prevailed 68-51 as Norm Hillmer scored 22, Al Anderson 14, Dean Harker 12 and Cal Alston 10. Hal Cronkhite led New Dayton with 20. Jerry Gorrill added 13 and Tom Cronkhite 11.
In the Alberta semis, the Magrath Lions defeated Calgary RCAF 86-75; 72-66 (Total: 158-141). …………………………………………………… In game one, Magrath clipped Calgary 86-57 as Cal Alston scored 24, Marv Hillmer 14, Norm Hillmer 12, Don Bourne 12, Al Anderson 11 and Dean Harker 11. Bill Rogers led Calgary with 22. Bob Morton added 18, Al Swanson 12 and J Bruce 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, Magrath took the series with a 72-66 win as Norm Hillmer scored 25, Al Anderson 13 and playing coach Cal Alston 11. Buck Rogers led Calgary with 30. Swanson added 15 and Boon 9. RCAF also included Bob Morton, Bruce.
In the Alberta finals, the Magrath Lions versus Edmonton Freightways 60-59; 72-52 (Total: 132-111). …………………………………………………… In game one, Magrath nipped Edmonton 60-59 as Cal Alston scored two hook shots in the final minute. Norm Hillmer paced Magrath with 14. Cal Alston added 12, Marvin Hillmer 10, Harker 9, Anderson 5, D Bourne 4, Cook 4 and Rice 2, while E Hillmer and A Bourne were scoreless. Bob Leah led Freightways with 14. Bob Nygren added 11, Bournes 9, Cooper 8, Richard 8, McNabb 5 and Ryan 4. …………………………………………………… In game two, Magrath pounded Edmonton 72-52 as Cal Alston scored 21, Dean Harker 14, Al Anderson 8, Norm Hillmer 7, Cook 6, D Bourne 6, M Hilmer 5, A Bourne 3 and E Hillmer 2, while Rice was scoreless. H Ryan paced Edmonton with 13. Bob Leah added 12, F Cooper 12, Barnes 6, Richards 4, McNabb 4 and Nygren 1. The Freightways also included Pearson, McAthey, Ryan.
In the Saskatchewan quarterfinals, the Saskatoon Generals defeated Saskatoon St. Mary’s 47-55; 45-24; 41-29 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, St. Mary’s clipped the Generals 55-47 as John Jasper scored 21, Bill Loran 12 and Arnold Fortowsky 12. Ray East led the Generals with 16. Reid Zahara added 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Generals evened the series with a 45-24 win as Jack Stevenson scored 12, John Beaubier 12 and Reid Zahara 8. John Jasper led St. Mary’s with 9. Bill Loran added 9. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Generals took the series with a 41-29 win as Ray East scored 9, Stevenson 6, Herrington 6, Perry 5, Rowe 4, Guildinger 4, Matheos 3, Beaubier 2 and Zahara 2. Ernie Gulka led St. Mary’s with 6. Andy Lapas added 6, Fior 5, Seitch 4, Loran 2, Forkowsky 2, Jasper 2 and Berg 2.
In the Saskatchewan semis, the Regina Blondins defeated the Moose Jaw Brooksbanks 56-47; 74-63 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Blondins clipped the Brooksbanks 56-47 as Gord Hammond scored 22, Morley Brown 11, Gordie Magel 8, John Pardy 4, Selinger 4, Blondin 2, Art Rennie 2, McPhail 2 and Quinlan 1. Bob Yeomans led Moose Jaw with 10. Neil Christiansen added 10, Bob Rozak 8, Don Dean 8, Nick Patola 7, Bare 2 and Hanson 2, while Ramsdell and Scharf were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Regina dusted the Brooksbanks 74-63 as Morley Brown scored 14, John Pardy 13, Gordie Magel 11, Gord Hammond 9, Selinger 9, Art Rennie 8, McPhail 6, Blondin 6 and Quinlan 5. Nick Patola led Moose Jaw with 20. Don Dean added 15, Neil Christiansen 10, Yeomans 9, Bare 7 and Bozak 2, while Scharfe and Hanson were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan semis and sudden-death north final, the Saskatoon Generals dispatched Prince Albert 47-39 as Ray East scored 14, Mel Harrington 12 and John Beaubier 8. Merv Houghton led Prince Albert with 14. Bill Crook added 9 and Ross Wimmer 8.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Regina Blondins defeated the Saskatoon Generals 51-40; 40-45 (Total: 91-85). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Blondins prevailed 51-40 as Gordon Magel scored 17, Morley Brown 10, Gord Hammond 9, Art Rennie 8, Pardy 4 and Blondin 3, while Selinger and McPhail were scoreless. John Beaubier led the Generals with 10. Jack Stevenson added 10, Buster East 9, Perry 6, Breher 4 and Rowe 1, while Matheos and Herrington were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Generals won 45-40 but lost the total-point series by six. John Beaubier led the Genrals with 18. Jack Stevenson added 14, Zahara 8, Perry 4 and Breher 1, while Rowe, Mathos and East were scoreless. Gord Hammond led the Blondins with 27. Gord Magel added 7, McPhail 2, Pardy 2 and Brown 2, while Quinlan, Selinger and Art Rennie were scoreless.
In the Manitoba finals, the Winnipeg YMHA Blues defeated the Brandon Penguins 91-51; 66-63 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Blues bombed the Penguins 91-51 as Paul Granovsky scored 33 and Bob Hazell 18. Don Hunter led Brandon with 18. Barry McLeod added 16. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Blues prevailed 66-63 as Harvey Lepkin hit a bucket and Paul Granovsky two free throws in the final minute. Mike Spack led the Blues with 20. Paul Granovsky added 19, along with 17 boards. Don Hunter paced the Penguins with 25. Barry McLeod added 13.
In the Manitoba-Northern Ontario playoffs, the Winnipeg YMHA Blues defeated the Fort William East Ends 98-76; 89-87 (Total: 187-163). …………………………………………………… In game one, Winnipeg stomped Fort William 98-76 as Paul Granovsky scored 32, Bernie Fratkin 20, Harv Lipkin 18, Nick Miller 11, Mike Spack 8, Bob Hazel 4, Wolinsky 3 and Shakel 2, while Gardner was scoreless. Maurice Mantola led the East Ends with 17. Carl Pethick added 16, Jerry Lloyd 10, Hec McRitchie 9, playing coach Peter Dika 8, Bob Brotherton 6, Leo Bruzas 5 and Mills Paton 2, while Ray Simser was scoreless. The East Ends were managed by Bill Loffer. …………………………………………………… In game two, Winnipeg edged Fort Williams 89-87 as Paul Granovsky scored 20, Mike Spack 17, Harv Lipkin 14, Bob Hazel 13, Wolinsky 10, Bernie Fratkin 10, Nick Miller 6 and Shackel 2. Carl Pethick paced the East Ends with 29. Pete Ditka added 16, Maurice Martola 13, Bob Brotherton 10, Mills Paton 8, Leo Bruzas 7, Hec McRitchie 5 and Jerry Lloyd 2, while Ray Simser was scoreless.