1958
In the Nova Scotia playoffs, the Middleton Ladies Basketball Club finished (3-1) in round-robin provincial play. Middleton (coached by Al Peppard) included Ruth Sanford, Pat Walsh, Jocelyn Fraser, Marie Parks, Kaye Peppard, Esther Crawford, Maureen Wheelock, Maxine Aldred and Margaret Palmer.
In the Ontario semis, the Peterborough Collis All-Stars defeated the Toronto Bluettes 22-28; 42-31 (Total: 64-59)
In the other Ontario semis, the Windsor Sportland Aces defeated Maritimers x-x; x-x.
In the Ontario finals, the Windsor Sportland Aces defeated the Peterborough Collis All-Stars 63-31; 53-52 (Total: 116-83). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor pounded Peterborough 63-31 as Barbara Clair scored 19, Shirley Campbell 16, Jo Castle 12, Jean Shillington 4, Annette 3, Nantais 3, Worthy 2, Thomson 2, Johnson 1 and Morrison 1, while Botterill and Gatfield were scoreless. Smith led Peterborough with 9. Sommers added 8, Collins 6, Trotter 3, Hilliard 2, Calvert 2 and Weir 1. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor nipped Peterborough 53-52 as Jo Castle scored 13, Jean Shillington 11, Clair 9, Campbell 8, Morrison 3, Dowdell 2, Worthey 2, Johnson 2, Gatfield 2 and Thomson 1, while Annett and Botterill were scoreless. Somers led Peterborough with 15. Collins added 13, Hillier 8, Smith 6, Collon 5, Fitzgerald 3 and McNaughton 2, while Trotter, Wilson, Grilly, Calvert and Weir were scoreless.
In the Ontario “challenge” series, the Windsor Sportland Aces defeated church champion Toronto St. Cecilia’s 38-36; 41-36 (Total: 79-72). ……………………………………………. In game one, Windsor (coached by Bill Thomson) prevailed 38-36 as Jo Castle scored 15, Jean Shillington 13, Morrison 4, Campbell 3, Annett 2 and Clair 1, while Johnson and Dowdell were scoreless. The score was knotted at 16 at the half. Erin Martinak paced St. Cecilia’s with 14. Vachon added 8, McGinn 7, MacDonald 3, Morris 2 and Smith 2, while Dodds were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor clipped Toronto 41-36 as Campbell scored 16, Castle 11, Shillington 9, Clair 5 and Gatfield 2, while Morrison and Thomson were scoreless. Macdonald led St. Cecilia’s with 9. Unroe added 8, Vachon 7, Martinak 5, Smith 5 and McGinnis 2, while Dodds and Morris were scoreless.
In the Quebec playoffs: …………………………………………………… In the quarterfinals, Montreal Unity Boys Club torched Trois-Rivieres 47-3. …………………………………………………… In the semis, Montreal Unity Boys Club clipped Bishop’s University 34-21. …………………………………………………… In the final, Montreal Unity Boys Club stomped St. Lambert 65-24 as Mae Ellefson scored 18, Lil DeAngelis 13 and Dorothy Mariesine 9. Boys club guard Pat McGlashan was chosen MVP of the tournament. Janet McWha led St. Lambert with 17.
In the Ontario-Quebec finals, Hamilton defeated Montreal Unity Boys Club 48-49; 55-43 (Total: 103-92).
1959
In the Ontario semis, the Toronto Bluettes defeated Hagersville 40-24; 60-20 (Total: 100-44). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Bluettes prevailed 60-20 as Pat Watt scored 25.
In the Ontario finals, the Toronto Bluettes defeated Niagara Falls St. Pat’s 42-27; 44-26 (Total: 86-53). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Bluettes prevailed 42-21 as Pat Watt scored 24. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Bluettes prevailed 44-26 as Pat Watt scored 21 and Doreen Pomeroy 8. Lurana O’Shea led St. Pat’s with 11. Dixie Ceccato added 6.
In the Edmonton finals, the University of Alberta Pandas defeated the Edmonton Tartans 34-12; 28-9 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… The Pandas included Judy Urch; Bernice Coward; Phyllis Schmidt; Donna Huestis; Darlene Steiner; Jean Harvie; Sally Williams; Pat Jackson; Beverly Coward; Anne Hashizume; Betty Lou Archibald; Anne Blackwell; coach Ruby Anderson; assistant Patricia Austin; manager Barb Johnston
In the Quebec finals, St. Lambert CSA defeated Quebec City Micheud’s 36-40; 43-30 (Total: 79-70). …………………………………………………… In game one, Quebec City edged St. Lambert 40-36. Janet McWhat led CSA with 22. …………………………………………………… In game two, St. Lambert took the series with a 43-30 win as Janet McWha scored 16, Sally Woodward 15 and Sandra Rattray 12. Carol Belanger scored 21 over the course of two games for Micheud’s, while Marilyn Muir notched 15 and Suzanne Daumond 23 over the course of two games.
In the Ottawa Valley/Quebec final, St. Lambert CSA defeated Ottawa YMCA 42-41; 38-34 (Total 80-75). …………………………………………………… In game two, St. Lambert CSA (coach Ian Hume) edged Ottawa 38-34 as Janet McWha scored 18 and Sally Woodward 12. Barbara Jones led YMCA with 12. Vivian Charron added 8 and Claire Poirier 8.
1960
In the Ontario semis, the Toronto Bertettes defeated the Hamilton Stelfelcos 25-22; 39-24 (Total 64-46). In game two, Toronto prevailed 64-46 as Betty Clee scored 18, Mary Westcott 12 and Ruth Trotter 4. Bev Schwenimen led Hamilton with 8.
In the other Ontario semi, Hagersville defeated Niagara Falls 64-30; 22-39 (Total: 86-69). …………………………………………… In game one, Hagersville defeated Niagara Falls 64-30 as Cathy Mann scored 36, Mickey McNaughton 13, B Martin 8, Pearl Gowan 4 and Betty Opersko 3, while C Froman, S Montour, D Poodrey and R Montour were scorelss. D Master led Niagara Falls with 15. H O’Brien added 7. …………………………………………… In game two, Niagara Falls prevailed 39-22 but lost the total-point series by 17. B Opersko led Hagersville with 7. B Martin added 4, P Gowan 3 and M McNaughton 2, while D Poodrey, S Tobicol and R Montour were scoreless.
In the Ontario finals, Hagersville defeated the Toronto Bertettes 47-30; 49-27 (Total: 96-57). …………………………………………… In game one, Hagersville (coached by Art Mann) clubbed Toronto 47-30 as Cathy Mann scored 19, Gowan 8, Opersko 7, Martin 5, McNaughton 5, C Froman 2 and S Froman 1, while Montour and Poodrey were scoreless. Clee led the Bertettes with 11. …………………………………………… In game two, Hagersville took the provincial title with a 49-27 win as Cathy Mann scored 27, Pearl Gowan 14, Betty Opersko 2, S Frohman 2, C Frohman 2 and Brenda Martin 1, while D Poodrey, R Montour and M Johnathan were scoreless.
1961
In the Ontario final, Toronto Bonnie-Os defeated Sarnia YWCA 60-30; 70-62 (T: 130-92). ……………………………………………. In game one, Pat Wood paced Toronto with 32 points. Helena Blunt scored all 30 for Sarnia. …………………………………………………. In game two, Patt Watt scored 22 for Toronto. Doria Harry paced Sarnia with 26.
1962
The Edmonton senior women’s champ U of Alberta Education: Irma Rucks, Janelle Holmes, Marg Ottmans, Helen MacKinnon, Betty Hertel, Carman McGhan, Kay Holmen, Marilyn Fairion, Emily Samoil, coach Ken Brown
In the Ontario quarterfinals, the Windsor Windsorettes defeated Sarnia Y 40-54; 45-30 (Total: 85-85). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sarnia prevailed 54-40 as Cathy McBrien scored 15 and Margaret Hunter 12. Judy Copeland led Windsor with 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor dumped Sarnia 45-30 to take the total-point series by one. Judy Copeland led Windsor with 18. Flo Mason added 9, Carol Sherman 8, Barb Sadal 5, Wilson 2, Arcelean 2 and Linda Iler 1, while Barb St. Louis was scoreless. Carol Sherman hit a pair of free throws with 33 seconds to play to give Windsor the series win. Cathy McBrien led Sarnia with 11. Helene Blunt added 6, Harry 6, Hunter 3, Harkins 3 and McGregor 1.
In the Ontario semis, the Windsor Windsorettes defeated Niagara Falls Kitchener Street United 39-31; 57-35 (Total: 96-66). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor prevailed 39-31 ad Judy Copeland scored 12, Carol Sherman 8, Linda Iler 4, Barb St. Louis 3, Gault 3, Arceleon 2, Lynne Willmot 2 and Wilson 2. Mary Climenhagen led Niagara Falls with 20. Bricker added 3, Parkinson 2, Fraser 2, Sorley 2 and Davidson 2. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor whipped Niagara Falls 57-35 as Barb Sadal scored 17, Carol Sherman 8, Judy Copeland 8, Linda Willmot 6, Barb St. Louis 5, Flo Mason 4, Linda Iler 4, Wilson 3 and Arcolean 2, while Gault was scoreless. Mary Climenhagen led Niagara Falls with with 13. Fran Parkinson added 12, Bricker 4, Fraser 3, Davison 2 and Maiden 1.
In the other Ontario semi, the Hamilton Steelers defeated Peterborough x-x; x-x (Total: x-x).
In the Ontario final, the Windsor Windsorettes defeated the Hamilton Steelers 39-33; 31-26 (Total: 70-59). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor edged Hamilton 39-33 as Judy Copeland scored 14, Flo Mason 6, Carol Sherman 5, Barb Sadal 4, Wilson 4, Barb St. Louis 3, Linda Willimott 2 and Gault 1. Marion Morgan led Hamilton with 12. Carol Rowbotham added 8, Arlene Wright 8, Joan Stansell 2, Gould 2 and Angles 1. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor took the provincial title with a 31-26. Carol Sherman scored 13 to lead Windsor (coached by Ron Dearing). Barb Sadal added 8, Flo Mason 4 and Judy Copeland 2, while Barb St. Louis and Arceleon were scoreless. Carol Rowbotham led Hamilton with 10. Marion Morgan added 6, Arlene Wright 3, Aperalo 2, McPhail 2, Martin 2 and Joan Stansell 1.
1963
In the Ontario playoffs, Hamilton v Ciccones 36-33;
In the Ontario opening round, the London 5Bs defeated the Windsor Sportland Aces 40-35; 43-41 (Total: 83-76). …………………………………………………… In game two, London prevailed 43-41 as Fran Wigston scored 15, Nancy Shuttleworth 10, Barclay 8, Leitch 4, Munn 3 and Fitzgerald 1, while Ingay was scoreless. Judy Copeland led Windsor with 10. Green added 9, Morrison 5, Botterill 4, Shillington 4, Allison 4, Bruce 3 and Tyler 2, while Annett was scoreless.
In the second round, the London 5Bs defeated Niagara Falls St. Patricks 65-37; x-x (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game one, London whipped Niagara Falls 65-37 as Stewart scored 23, Leith 13 and Fran Wigston 10.
In the Ontario semis, Hamilton defeated Cleenes 36-35;
1965
In the Ontario finals?, the Windsorettes versus Niagara Falls St. Martin’s
1968
In the Ontario semis, London Glen Mills defeated Windsor Club 240 43-37; 47-46 (Total: 90-82). …………………………………………………… In game two, London prevailed 47-46 as W Albright scored 19 and M Patterson 10. Linda Taylor led Windsor with 33.
1969
In the Alberta semis and Edmonton finals, the CKCA Tigerettes defeated the E and N Bomberettes 35-25; 63-22 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game two, the Tigerettes clocked the Bomberettes 63-22 as Margo Case scored 21.
1970
In the Ontario finals, the Brantford Blues defeated the Waterloo Harmony Angels 73-49; 62-44 (Total: 135-93). …………………………………………………… In game two, Brantford took the series with a 62-44 win as Cheryl Corke scored 15, Sue McGowan 9, Pat Gilmour 8 and Cathy Curley 7.
The Ontario champion Brantford Blues (coached by Bob Pelletier and managed by Gary Price) included Norma Wood, Cathy Martin, Susan Bernaski, Kathy Wheatley, Angie Brock, Sheila Boehme, Ellen Benner, Charlene Freeborn, Cathy Blair, Cheryle Corke, Sue McGowan, Cathy Curley, Pat Gilmour, Eleanor Rayworth and Grace Elliott.
1971
In the final, Picture Butte dispatched Pincher Creek 44-34. Picture Butte (coached by Roy Jansen) included Joyce Ober, Marlene Doram, Kathy Benson, Jean Jensen, Jeanene Casson, Rosalie Hanna, Barbara Ronney, Betty Lou Maxutines, Rita Tolley and Peggy Watson.
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1973
In the Ontario semis, Windsor Club 240 clubbed St. Catharines 70-46. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the Ottawa Reivers edged Waterloo 62-47. …………………………………………………… In the final, Windsor Club 240 dusted the Ottawa Reivers 75-55.
1974
In the Ontario final, Windsor Club 240 defeated x.
1975
In the Ontario final, Windsor Club 240 defeated x.
1976
In the round robin Ontario tournament, St. Catharines clipped Windsor Club 240 61-48 as Gayle SAvoie scored 11. Angie MacDonald led Windsor with 18. Sheila Whelan added 14. …………………………………………………… Windsor Club 240 clipped Waterford 74-61 as Angie MacDonald scored 21 and Alison Boyer 15. …………………………………………………… Windsor Club 240 nipped Peterborough 48-45 as Angie MacDonald scored 12, Cathy MacDonald 12, Sheila Whelan 9 and Alison Boyer 9. …………………………………………………… In the final, Windsor Club 240 whipped Kitchener 59-39 to capture its third consecutive Ontario crown. Angie McDonald led Windsor with 15. Alison Boyer added 14, Cathy McDonald 11 and Sheila Whelan 10.
1982
In the Alberta semis: …………………………………………………… Taber Big Sky Raiders defeated Lethbridge Great West 65-62. …………………………………………………… Calgary Bow West defeated Calgary B-52s x-x. …………………………………………………… Other qualifiers: Edmonton Fulton Grads; Calgary Flyers; Edmonton Point After ………………………………………………… In the final, the Taber Big Sky Raiders dispatched Calgary Bow West 64-58. …………………………………………………… The all-tournament team included Lori Zanolli (Taber); Lana Simpson (Taber); Barb (Lethbridge Great West)