W. RD 1: U of British Columbia d’d New Westminster Adanacs 10-25; 35-21; 21-19 (2g-1) W. RD 1: Victoria Jordan River 41 Duncan 23 W. RD 1 (Alta): Edmonton YMCA d’d University of Alberta 28-36; 29-23; 38-42; 47-30; 29-20; 38-19 (4g-2). W. RD 1 (ALTA): Raymond Union Jacks d’d Lethbridge Y 67-31 (sudden death) E. RD 1 (Ont): Toronto Riverdale Grads d’d Niagara Falls Rainbows x-x; x-x (Total: x-x) W. RD 2 (BC): University of British Columbia 37 Victoria Jordan River 22 (sudden death) W. RD 2 (BC): Kelowna Hornets d’d Kamloops 23-10; 23-19 (Total: 46-29) E. RD 2 (Ont): Hamilton YMCA defeated Toronto West End Y 31-29; 36-30 (Total: 67-59) E. RD 2 (Ont): Windsor Collegiate Alumni d’d Toronto Riverdale Grads 20-21; 31-24 (Total: 51-45) W. RD 2 (Alta): Raymond Union Jacks d’d Edmonton YMCA Aces 34-41; 40-22 (Total: 74-63) W. RD 3 (BC): U.B.C. d’d Kelowna Hornets 30-20; 29-17 (Total: 59-37) E. RD 3 (OV): Ottawa Basketball Club d’d Glebe Community Tennis Club Blues 24-17; 37-21 (Total: 61-38) W. RD 3 (SASK): Regina Athletics d’d Moose Jaw Pirates 39-14; 33-30 (Total: 72-44) W. RD 3 (MAN): Winnipeg Toilers d’d Winnipeg Sutherland Vics 47-17; 73-23 (Total: 120-40) W. QF (BC/Alta): U.B.C. d’d Raymond Union Jacks (forfeit, smallpox epidemic) E. QF (OV/Que) Ottawa Basketball Club d’d the Montreal Engineers 25-50; 30-2 (Total: 55-52) E. QF (Ont): Windsor Alumni d’d Hamilton Y.M.C.A. 29-31; 32-17; 32-17 (2g-1) E. QF (NB): Mount Allison d’d Saint John Trojans x-x; 56-25 (Total: x-x) E. QF (NS): Acadia University d’d Halifax YMCA 30-19; x-x (Total: x-x) W. QF (SASK): Regina Athletics d’d U of Saskatchewan Varsity Grads x-x; 44-27 (Total: x-x) W. QF (MAN): Brandon All-Stars d’d Sutherland Vics 30-28; 41-27 (Total: 71-55) E. SEMI (Ontario): Windsor Alumni d’d Ottawa Basketball Club 27-25; 48-29 (Total: 75-54) E. SEMI (NB/NS): Mount Allison d’d Acadia University 38-27; 18-27 (Total: 56-54) W. SEMI (BC/Sask): U.B.C. d’d Regina Athletics 63-30; 40-31 (Total: 103-61) W. SEMI (MAN): Winnipeg Toilers d’d Brandon All-Stars 52-25; 38-20 (Total: 90-45) W. FINAL (BC/Man): U.B.C. d’d Winnipeg Toilers 26-30; 19-14 (Total: 45-44) E. FINAL (Ont/Maritime): Windsor Alumni d’d Mt. Allison University 20-22; 21-17 (Total 41-39) CANADIAN TITLE: Windsor Collegiate Alumni d’d U.B.C. 29-23; 35-23 (Total: 64-46) |
In the East opening round and Ontario quarterfinals, the Toronto Riverdale Grads defeated the Niagara Falls Rainbows x-x; x-x (Total: x-x).
In the East second round and Ontario semis, the Windsor Collegiate Alumni d’d the Toronto Riverdale Grads 20-21; 31-24 (Total: 51-45). …………………………………………………… In game one, neither team led by more than three in a slow-paced deliberate affair. The score was knotted at 12 at the half. Rankin led Riverdale with 6. Bacon added 0, Bill Sniderman 0, Yates 4, Mitchell 2, H. Sniderman 0, Mercer 4, Morgan 2, McAllister 2, McGillvray 1, Forsyth 0, Devitt 0 and S. Gold 0. Bill Butcher led Windsor with 9. Frank Dowd added 6. Alvin Edwards added 1, Don King 4, Eddie Dawson 0, Murray 0, Clarence Kenny 0, Les Butcher 0, Gerrard 0 and Wood 0. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor’s Frank Dowd dominated the floor as he scored eight buckets in the first 15 minutes with his clever dribbling and nifty passing. The University of Detroit product finished with 20 points. Al Edwards added 8, Bill Butcher 2, Eddie Dawson 0 and Don King 0. Rankin led Riverdale with 8. Mitchell added 1, Bacon 0, Yates 3, H. Sniderman 7, Mercer 3, W. Sniderman 2, Morgan 0, McGillivray 0 and McAllister 0.
In the East second round and Ontario semis, Hamilton YMCA defeated Toronto West End Y x-x; 36-30 (Total: x-x)
In game one, Hamilton led 21-16 at the half. Irving Laidman led Hamilton with 14. Carl Robins added 0, Bingham 7, Emery 10, Nieman 1, Rogers 4, Cline 0, Fowler 0 and Wiltshire 0. Colley Gillespie led West End with 9. Merner added 8, Watson 1, Potts 6, Howard 1, Fraser 1, Walker 2, O’Leary 2, Harrod 0, Smallcombe 0 and Michie 0.
In the East third round and Ottawa Valley finals, the Ottawa Basketball Club defeated the Glebe Community Tennis Club Blues 24-17; 37-21 (Total: 61-38). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Ottawa Basketball Club prevailed 24-17 as Blake Farrell scored 9, Dave Young 6, Ernie Stanyar 5 and Don Young 2, while Tommie Spear, Tokey Allen, Jack McNee and Eddie Burke were scoreless. Don Charbonneau led Glebe with 8. George Harrison added 5 and Art White 4, while H Burfess, B Marshall, E Fallis and J Williamson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Ottawa Basketball Club prevailed 37-21 as Blake Farrell scored 12, Tommie Spear 8, Ernie Stanyar 7, Dave Young 6, Don Young 2 and Tokey Allen 2, while Eddie Burke, Thiral Langford and Jack McNee wee scoreless. George Hutcheon paced Glebe with 9. Don Charbonneau added 5, J Williamson 5, Art White 4 and B Marshall 1, while H Burgess and E Fallis were scoreless.
In the East quarterfinals and Ottawa Valley/Quebec playoff, the Ottawa Basketball Club d’d the Montreal Engineers 25-50; 30-2 (Total: 55-52). …………………………………………………… In game one, Montreal dominated 50-25 as Murphy scored 24. Eddie Booth added 17, K Doherty 5 and W Dade 4, while E Whittall, L Hutton, J Walker, P Myers and N Brown were scoreless. Dave Young led Ottawa with 13. Don Young added 4, Blake Farrell 3, Tokey Allen 2, Ernie Staynar 2 and Tommie Spear 1, while Eddie Burke; Thiral Langford and Jack McNee were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Prior to the start of game two, Ottawa protests to CABA president Joseph Page of Edmonton the Montreal floor is way too small, measuring only 46 feet long by 38 feet wide, as opposed to the regulation 60 feet by 35 feet. The protest was disallowed. The antics continued in game two when Montreal coach Colonel Harrison pulled his troops from the floor after 13 minutes of play, with his team trailing 18-2. Ottawa continued to play the match, unopposed, and quickly racked up 12 points to make the score 30-2, overcoming Montreal’s series lead. Referee N. Appel then awarded the game and the round to Ottawa. Harrison told Canadian Press that he pulled his troops because he “did not like the refereeing.” Dave Young led Ottawa with 10. Blake Farrell added 10, T Spear 6 and Don Young 4, while T Allen, Eddie Burke, Ernie Stanyar, Jack McNee and Thiral Langford were scoreless. K. Doherty scored Montreal’s only points. The Engineers also played E. Booth, W. Dade, S. Murphy, E. Whittal, L. Hutton, H. Walker, N. Brown, P. Myers and N. Holzberg. The Engineers also included J Naismith.
In the East quarterfinals and Ontario final, the Windsor Alumni defeated Hamilton Y.M.C.A. 29-31; 32-17; 32-17 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Hamilton, coach by Harry McGuire, prevailed 31-29 in overtime. Hamilton appeared beaten late but Ken Fowler injected a measure of ferocity off the bench, spurring hostilities by almost causing a fight and then hitting two buckets late to give Hamilton a one-point lead. Bill Butcher hit a free throw to force overtime, during which Hamilton opened with a 7-0 run and then held on for the win. Bill Butcher led Windsor with 7. Al Edwards added 6. …………………………………………………… Windsor wore down Hamilton in game two, prevailing 32-17 after breaking open a close game as the Y tired. Bill Butcher led Windsor with 11. Al Edwards added 8, Johnny Murray 4, Don King 2, Eddie Dawson 4 and Gourlay Howell 3. Laidman paced Hamilton with 10. Bingham added 7, while Robins, Sammy Nieman, Emery, Fowler, Rogers and Cline were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In the decisive third game, held in London, Windsor prevailed by an identical 32-17 score. Windsor’s speed befuddled Hamilton. Alvin Edwards paced Windsor with 10. Eddie Dawson added 8, Bill Butcher 7, King 5 and Murray 2, while Howell was scoreless. Emergy paced Hamilton with 6. Bingham added 5, Robbins 3, Laidman 2 and Rogers 1, while Sammy Nieman and Fowler were scoreless.
In the East quarterfinals and New Brunswick finals, Mount Allison defeated the Saint John Trojans x-x; 56-25 (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game two, Mount Allison took the series with a 56-25 win as Lister scored 17, Gord Malcolm 16, L Jamieson 12, Mel Rice 3 and Thomas 2, while Brittain, MacLaughlan, McBeath and Jarvis Wilson were scoreless. G Wilson led the Trojans with 10. Kerr added 5, Potter, 3, Plumpton 3, Brown 3 and Hollies 1, while C Humphrey was scoreless.
In the East semis and Maritime final, Mount Allison defeated Acadia University 38-27; 18-27 (Total: 56-54). …………………………………………………… In game two, Acadia prevailed 27-18 but lost the total-point series by two. Douglas led Acadia with 13. Matthews added 6, Mackenzie 2, Titus 2, Goudey 2 and Baker 1, while Morse and Fetterley were scoreless. Thomas paced the Mounties with 5. Malcolm added 4, Hull 3, Lister 2, Rice 2, Jamieson 2 and MacBeath 1, while Wilson and McLaughlin were scoreless.
In the Eastern semis, Windsor Collegiate Alumni d’d Ottawa Basketball Club 27-25; 48-29 (Total: 75-54) …………………………………………………… In game one, Ottawa opened with two buckets but then Windsor ran off 15 unanswered points over the remainder of the half. Don Young rallied Ottawa in the second half as they took a 25-24 lead but William Butler clipped Young in the jaw and both were banished in the ensuing melee. Young’s absence allowed Windsor to pull out the win. Bill Butcher led Windsor with 9. Al Edwards added 8, Johnny Murray 2, Eddie Dawson 3, Don King 3, Gourlay Howell 2, Clarence Kenney 0, Les Butcher 0, Carm Wood 0 and Frank Dowd 0. Don Young led Ottawa with 7. Spear added 2, Farrell 6, Dave Young 6, Stanyar 3, Langford 1, Allan 0, Burke 0 and McNee 0. …………………………………………………… In game two, Gourlay Howell paced Windsor with 14. Les Butcher added 6 and Carm Wood 6. The Ottawa Basketball Club (coached by L.G. Keill) included Blake Farrell, Dave Young, Don Young, Ernie Stanyar, Tommie Spear, Tokey Allen, Jack McNee, Eddie Burke and Thiral Langford.
In the East final, the Windsor Collegiate Alumni d’d Mount Allison University 20-22; 21-17 (Total 41-39) …………………………………………………… In game one, Mount Allison prevailed 22-20 after rallying from an 11-6 deficit at the half. Both teams played sloppy ball, with Mount Allison packing all their defenders in the paint and forcing Windsor to shoot from long range. Frank Thomas paced the Mounties with 10. Lister added 5, Jamieson 4, Bub Wilson 2 and Mel Rice 1, while Hull, Malcolm, Brittain, McLaughlin and McBeath were scoreless. Al Edwards led Windsor with 6. Bill Butcher added 5, Howell 4, Murray 2 and King 2, while L Butcher, Woods, Eddie Dawson and Dowd were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Windsor captured the series on a long bucket by Eddie Dawson from the Alumni’s own side of the floor with seconds to play. Windsor, which slowed the game to a crawl and waited for Mount Allison come out of its tight zone, led 11-3 early but Mount Allison rallied to knot the series score with 20 seconds to play. Eddie Dawson then hit the winning bucket. Al Edwards led Windsor with 8. Eddie Dawson added 4, Don King 4, B Butcher 3 and Dowd 2, while Howell, Kenney, L Butcher, Woods and Murray were scoreless. Thomas led Mount Allison (coach Ray Smith, manager Larry Guptill) with 4. Lister added 4, Jamieson 4, Wilson 2 and Malcolm 1, while Hull, Brittain, McBeath, Rice and McLaughlin were scoreless.
In the West and British Columbia opening round, the U.B.C. Thunderbirds edged the New Westminster Adanacs 10-25; 35-21; 21-19 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… The Adanacs took the opener by a 25-10 count as Wilkie scored 11, Fraser 5, Chick Hood 5 and Dick Butler 4, while Gifford was scoreless. Mayers paced U.B.C. with 5. McEwan added 5, while Tanny Butler, Henderson, Paulson, Robinson and McDonald were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, U.B.C. evened the series with a 35-21 win as Hugh Grant scored 10, Tanny Butler 10, Wally Mayers 9, Ted McEwan 4 and Arnold Henderson 2, while Russ Robinson, Norm McDonald and Ed Paulson were scoreless. Chick Hood led the Adanacs with 8. Dick Butler added 7, Wilkie 5 and Fraser 1, while Nesbitt was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Thunderbirds prevailed 21-19 in overtime as Tanny Butler hit the only bucket of the extra session with a midcourt bomb with four seconds to play. Wally Mayers paced the Thunderbird with 12. Hugh Grant added 4, Ted McEwan 3 and Tanny Butler 2, while Arnold Henderson, Ed Paulson and Harold Straight were scoreless. Hop Wilkie paced the Adanacs with 10. Bill Gifford added 6 and Doug Fraser 3, while Chick Hood, Dick Butler and Jack D’Easum were scoreless.
In the West and B.C. opening round, Victoria Jordan River whipped Duncan 41-23.
In the sudden-death B.C. semis, the U.B.C. Thunderbirds clubbed Victoria Jordan River 37-22 as Mayers scored 13, McEwan 7, Grant 6, Henderson 6 and Butler 5. Tervo led Jordan River with 7. McKenzie added 7, Boyd 4, Forbes 2 and Fatt 2, while Willoughby and Wachter were scoreless.
In the other B.C. semi and Interior finals, the Kelowna Hornets defeated Kamloops 23-10; 23-19 (Total: 46-29). …………………………………………………… In game two, Kelowna took the series with a 23-19 win as Gayton scored 11, Williams 6, J Parkinson 2, R Parkinson 2 and Henderson 2, while McLeod and Meikle were scoreless. Craig led Kamloops with 14. Evans added 2, Kenward 2 and Milton 1, while Cail was scoreless.
In the West third round and B.C. finals, U.B.C. defeated the Kelowna Hornets 30-20; 29-17 (Total: 59-37). …………………………………………………… In game one, U.B.C. clipped Kelowna 30-20 as Mayers scored 13, Grant 5, Butler 5, A Henderson 5 and McEwan 2, while Paulson was scoreless. Gayton paced the Hornets with 11. Williams added 4, J Parkinson 2, N Parkinson 2 and C Henderson 1, while McLeod and Meikle were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, U.B.C. took the series with a 29-17 as Hugh Grant scored 11, Tanny Butler 8, Wally Mayers 6, Ted McEwan 2 and Arnold Henderson 2, while Harold Straight, Ed Paulson, Norman McDonald and Russ Robinson were scoreless. Gayton paced Kelowna with 6. Williams added 4, C Henderson 4 and J Parkinson 3, while R Parkinson was scoreless.
In the northern Alberta finals and West opening round, Edmonton YMCA defeated the University of Alberta 28-36; 29-23; 38-42; 47-30; 29-20; 38-19 (4g-2). The teams played six games on the season, with YMCA winning four. Had the Golden Bears won game six, ABAA officials deemed a game seven would have been necessary. …………………………………………………… In game one, the Golden Bears prevailed 36-28 as Bill Shandro scored 32. …………………………………………………… In game two, YMCA edged Alberta 29-23 as Earl Hickinbotham scored 14, Bill Pullishy 5, Cathers 5, Olesky 2, Marty Martell 2 and Maurice Richards 1, while George Perring and Ed Johnston were scoreless. Greenlees led the Golden Bears with 9. Shandro added 6, Bill Siebert 5 and O’Brien 3, while Husband, Miller, Gowda and Hannochko were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Alberta edged YMCA 42-38. …………………………………………………… In game four, YMCA pounded the University of Alberta 47-30 as Bill Pullishy scored 12, Cathers 11, Hickinbotham 9, Martell 7, Richards 4 and Perring 4, while Johnson was scoreless. Shandro led the Golden Bears with 10, O’Brien added 5, Hannochko 5, Miller 4 and Brynildson 2, while Little was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game five of their regular season schedule, YMCA defeated the Golden Bears 29-20 as Earl Hickinbotham scored 11, Bill Pullishy 7, Cathers 5, Martell 4 and Richards 2, while Johnson was scoreless. Bill Brynildson led the Golden Bears with 7. Shandro added 4, Husband 4, Siebert 2, Donaldson 1 and O’Brien 1, while Little was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game six, the Edmonton YMCA thrashed the University of Alberta Golden Bears 38-19 in a foul-plagued affair. Bill Pullishy took command for the Y in the third quarter and finished with 15. Earl Hickenbotham added 8, Harold Cathers 7, Emil Martell 6 and Maurice Richards 1, while Ed Johnston and George ‘Tiny’ Perring were scoreless. Bill Brynildson and Shandro each scored 6 to pace the Golden Bears. O’Brien added 4, Saddington 2 and Siebert 1, while Husband, Miller, McCallum, Little and Donaldson were scoreless.
In the West second round and Alberta finals, the Raymond Union Jacks defeated the Edmonton YMCA Aces 34-41; 40-22 (Total: 74-63). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Aces prevailed 41-34 as Bill Pullishy scored 16, Earl Hickinbotham 12, Harold Cathers 7, Emil Martell 4, Gather Richards 2 and George Perring 1, while Ed Johnston was scoreless. Slim Nalder paced Raymond with 10. Harry Fairbanks added 8, W Meldrum 8, Kinky Hague 5 and A Lund 3, while Taylor and Wooley were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The Unions Jacks captured the provincial title with a 40-22 victory to take the total-point series 74-63. W Meldrum paced Raymond with 15. Harry Fairbanks added 12, Slim Nalder 6, Kinky Hague 4 and A Lund 3, while Taylor was scoreless. Bill Pullishy led Edmonton with 8. Gather Richards added 7, Johnny Oleski 3 and Emil Martell 2, while Earl Hickinbotham, Ed Johnson and George Perring were scoreless.
In the West third round, Saskatchewan semis and south finals, the Regina Athletics (also described as the ‘Pats’) defeated the Moose Jaw Pirates 39-14; 33-30 (Total: 72-44). …………………………………………………… In game one, Regina prevailed 39-14 as Bruce scored 19. Regina also included Foster, Blair, Traynor, Edwards, Campbell, Miller. The Pirates included Peacock, McDougall, Ellis, Forrest, Thompson, Davies, Maclean and Spence. …………………………………………………… In game two, Regina took the series with a 33-30 win as Doug Bruce scord 15, Soup Campbell 10, Ken Blair 4, Colin Foster 2 and Chuck Edwards 2, while Arnold Miller and Traynor were scoreless. Forrest led the Pirates with 10. Davies added 7, Thomson 7, Peacock 3 and McLean 2, while Greenfield 1, while Spencer and Guthridge were scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan finals, the Regina Athletics defeated the University of Saskatchewan Varsity Grads 44-27; x-x (Total: x-x). …………………………………………………… In game one, Regina prevailed 44-27 as Edwards scored 16, McIrvine 15, Sterling 5, Sandstrom 5, Pebbles 2 and Bruce 1. Maguire led the Varsity Grads with 8. Countryman added 7, McKinnon 5, McMillan 4 and Benson 3, while Redmond, Frey and Thackeray were scoreless.
In the West quarterfinals, U.B.C. d’d Raymond Union Jacks (forfeit). The Union Jacks withdrew from the national competition because a smallpox epidemic hit Raymond, precluding anyone in the town from travelling.
In the West semis, U.B.C. d’d the Regina Toilers 63-30; 40-31 (Total: 103-61). …………………………………………………… In game one, U.B.C. pounded Regina 63-30 as Mayers scored 20, Grant 17, McEwen 10, Butler 9 and Henderson 7. Bruce McIrvine led the Toilers with 8. Wally Sterling added 7, Chuck Edwards 6, Bricks Peebles 4, Day 2, Bures 2 and Sandstrom 1. …………………………………………………… In game two, U.B.C. took the series with a 40-31 win as Straight scored 15, McEwen 10, Paulson 9, Wally Mayers 5 and Robinson 1, while McDonald, Henderson, Grant and Butler were scoreless. The Vancouver Sun, meanwhile, reported that Paulson scored 11, Streight 7, McDonald 6, McEwan 6, Robinson 6, Grant 2 and Mayers 2. Wally Sterling led the Toilers with 11. Bruce McIrvine added 7, Bricks Peebles 6, Chuck Edwards 4 and Sandstrom 3, while Anton Bures and Irwin Day were scoreless. The Vancouver Sun had it at Sterling 10, McIrvine 9, Edwards 5, Peebles 5 and Sandstrom 2, while Bruce Taylor, Ken Traynor and Doug Bruce were scoreless.
In the Winnipeg city finals, the Winnipeg Toilers defeated the Winnipeg Sutherland Vics 47-17; 73-23 (Total: 120-40). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Toilers stomped the Vics 47-17 as Jimmy Clifford scored 12, Waddy Ferguson 11, Ian Wooley 9, Ray Mott 6, George Wilson 4, Al Silverthorne 2, Bill Thorogood 2 and Price Rattray 1. Wirvin led the Vics with 6. Phillips added 5, Rebchuk 2 and Nitchuk 2, while Borax, Rebchuk and Donas were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Toilers bombed the Sutherland Vics 73-23 as Jimmy Clifford scored 22, Roy Mott 16, Waddy Ferguson 15, Ian Wooley 8, Al Silverthorne 5, Bill Thorogood 5 and George Wilson 2, while Price Rattray was scoreless. Philips led the Sutherland Vics with 10. Rebchuk added 6, Wirvin 2, Donas 2, Borax 2 and Nitchuk 1, while Z Rybka was scoreless.
In the Manitoba semis, the Brandon Hi-Stars defeated the Sutherland Vics (a backdoor draw for the Vic?) 30-28; 41-27 (Total: 71-55). …………………………………………………… In game one, Brandon prevailed 30-28 as D Snider scored 13, Fraser 12, Woods 3 and Rea 2, while Wetmore was scoreless. Phillips led the Vics with 12. Donas added 6, Rebchuk 5, W Irwin 4 and Borax 1. …………………………………………………… In game two, Brandon took the series with a 41-27 win as Ed Rae scored 15, Fraser 11, Snider 10 and Wood 6, while Wetmore, Johnson, Matheson and D Snider were scoreless. Phillips led the Vics with 13. Donas added 10 and Borax 2, while 2 were unallocated and Rebchuk, W Irwin, Nitchuk and Rybka were scoreless.
In the other West semi and Manitoba final, the Winnipeg Toilers d’d Brandon Hi-Stars 52-25; 30-20 (Total: 82-45). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Toilers stomped Brandon 52-25 as George Wilson scored 14, Waddy Ferguson 10, Roy Mott 9, Jimmy Clifford 7, Len Sinclair 6, Ian Woolley 5 and Al Silverthorne 2, while Price, Rattray and Bill Thorogood were scoreless. Fraser led Brandon with 14. Snider added 8, Johnson 2 and Rae 1, while Wood, Wetmore, Matheson and D Snider were scoreless.
In the West final, the University of British Columbia d’d the Winnipeg Toilers 26-30; 19-14 (Total: 45-44)
In game one, the Toilers rallied from a 13-9 deficit at the half and prevailed by 30-26 in overtime. The score was knotted at 25 after regulation. George Wilson led the Toilers with 7. Jimmy Clifford added 7, Len Sinclair 5, Ian Wooley 4, Waddy Ferguson 3, Al Silverthorne 2 and Ray Mott 2. Mayers led the Thunderbirds with 15. Grant added 6, Butler 4 and Henderson 1, while McEwen, N McDonald and Straight were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, U.B.C. dethroned the defending Canadian champs with a 19-14 win to pull out a one-point series win. The Thunderbirds led 17-8 at the half. Tanny Butler led U.B.C. with 7. Wally Mayers added 5, Grant 6, Henderson 0, Robinson 0, Paulson 0, Straight 0 and McDonald 0. Len Sinclair paced the Toilers with 6. Jimmy Clifford added 3, Al Silverthorne 3 and George Wilson 2, while Waddy Ferguson, Bill Thorogood, Price Rattray, Ian Woolley and Roy Mott were scoreless. The Toilers were managed by Jim Jackson.
In the Canadian final, the Windsor Collegiate Alumni defeated the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 29-23; 35-23 (Total: 64-46).
In game one, host Windsor sent 3,000 fans screaming by rallying from a 15-7 deficit at the half to pull out the 29-23 win. Tanny Butler opened the scoring with a free throw and a field goal as U.B.C. took the early lead. But Windsor rallied in the second half as Bill Butcher and Eddie Dawson hit long bombs. U.B.C. built its lead to 17-12 before Frank Dowd hit buckets on three consecutive trips up the floor to ignite Windsor’s offence. Frank Dowd paced Windsor with 12. Edwards added 1, Clarence Kenney 1, Bill Butcher 8, Eddie Dawson 3 and Don King 4. Wally Mayers paced U.B.C. with 10. Hugh Grant added 2, Tad McEwen 2, Ralph Henderson 3, Tanny Butler 4 and Norm McDonald 2, while Russ Robinson and Bill Thompson were scoreless. For the series, U.B.C. was coached by Dick Butler, a guard on the New Westminster Adanacs, because coach Jack Pentland could not make the trip East
In game two, Windsor prevailed by 10 after breaking open the contest in the second half. The Alumni had led 18-16 at the half and took command when U.B.C. captain Tanny Butler and backcourt mate Ralph Henderson both fouled out early in the second half. Coach Gordon Fuller’s troops began to run Vancouver into the ground. Al Edwards led Windsor with 13. Frank Dowd added 6, Bill Butcher 6, Eddie Dawson 4, Don King 6, Clarence Kenney 0, Johnny Murray 0 and Les Butcher 0. Wally Mayers paced U.B.C. with 7. Hugh Grant added 2, Tad McEwen 3, Tanny Butler 7 and Ralph Henderson 3, while Norm McDonald, Bill Thompson and Russ Robinson were scoreless. Bill Butcher, Eddie Dawson and Frank Dowd had played for the University of Detroit and joined the Windsor Collegiate Alumni after Detroit’s season was completed.
The runner-up University of British Columbia Thunderbirds: Tanny Butler; Wally Mayers; Hugh Grant; Ted McEwen; Arnold Henderson; Norm McDonald; Russ Robinson; Bill Thompson; Harold Straight; Ed Paulson; coach Jack Pentland; final series substitute coach Dick Butler; manager Ed McLean
The champion Windsor Collegiate Alumni: captain Bill Butcher; Gourlay Howell; Carm Wood; Clarence Kenney; Alvin Edwards; Frank Dowd; Don King; Les Butcher; Johnny Murray; Eddie Dawson; Tatters Girard; Gourley Howell; coach Gordon Fuller; trainer Otto McDougall