| E. RD 1 (Ont): Windsor Alumni d’d Niagara Falls Echoes 44-44; 43-28 (Total: 87-72) E. RD 1 (Ont) Toronto YMHA d’d York Belting 45-34; 47-38 (2g-0) W. RD 1 (Alta): Magrath Lions d’d Cardston Maple Leafs 72-55; 37-68; 73-50 (2g-1) W. RD 1 (ALTA): Edmonton Y Toilers d’d Edmonton RCMP 42-37; 40-38 (2g-0) W. RD 1 (ALTA): Edmonton Latter-Day Saints d’d Edmonton Precision Machine 45-36; 44-48; 51-50 (2g-1) W. RD 1 (BC): U.B.C. Chieftains d’d New Westminster Luckies 34-36; 47-46; 37-36 (2g-1). W. RD 1 (BC): Vancouver Cloverleafs defeated Vancouver Arrow Transfer 58-36; 53-54; 60-29 (2g-1) W. RD 1 (BC): Victoria YMCA defeated Victoria Canadian Legion 46-30; 65-59 (2g-0). W. RD 1 (SASK): Regina Legion d’d Saskatoon Navy 63-49; 57-43 (Total: 120-92) W. RD 2 (BC): Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d U.B.C. Chieftains 68-56; 49-37; 57-54 (3g-0) W. RD 2 (BC): Victoria YMCA d’d Victoria KVs 50-42; 73-61; 37-54; 47-42 (3g-1) W. RD 2 (ALTA): Magrath Lions d’d Raymond Union Jacks 46-53; 54-49; 56-51; 61-46 (3g-1) W. RD 2 (ALTA): Edmonton Y Toilers d’d Edmonton Latter-Day Saints 49-53; 53-39; 45-43 (2g-1) W. RD 3 (BC): Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d Victoria YMCA 61-52; 54-53; 69-52 (3g-0) E. RD 2 (OV): U of Ottawa Garnet & Greys d’d Barrett Sailors 35-40; 39-38; 50-33 (2g-1) E. RD 2 (ONT): Toronto YMHA d’d Toronto Central Y 39-33; 37-56; 42-36 (2g-1) W. RD 2 (Alta): Calgary Bears d’d Calgary Mount Royal 39-36; 32-40; 45-35 (2g-1) W. RD 3 (Alta): Magrath Lions d’d Calgary Bears (forfeit) E. RD 3 (Ont): Toronto YMHA d’d Burlington Stags 78-38; 41-47 (Total: 119-85) E. RD 4 (Ont): Windsor Alumni d’d Toronto YMHA 69-46; 62-54 (2g-0) E. QF (Ont/OttV): Windsor Alumni d’d U of Ottawa 53-32; 60-33 (Total: 113-65) E. QF (QUE): Montreal YMHA d’d Central YMCA Dominoes 48-37; 48-44; 32-27; 65-46 (4g-0) W. QF (BC/Alta): Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d Magrath Lions 83-59; 40-47 (Total: 123-106) W. QF (Man): Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks 60 Winnipeg C.U.A.C. Blues 47 (sudden death) W. QF (Sask): Regina Legion d’d Saskatoon Navy 63-49; 57-43 (Total: 120-92) E. SEMI (NB): Saint John defeated Mount Allison 44-42; 51-47 (Total: 95-89) E. SEMI (Que/Ont): Montreal YMHA defeated Windsor Alumni 37-46; 45-35 (Total: 82-81) W. SEMI (BC/Sask): Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d Regina Legion 103-65; 91-60 (Total: 194-125) W. SEMI (Man): Winnipeg Paulins d’d Winnipeg St. Andrews 65-41; 91-53 (2g-0) W. FINAL (BC/Man): Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d Winnipeg Paulins 67-61; 58-68; 67-44 (2g-1) E. FINAL (Que/NB): Montreal YMHA defeated Saint John 66-63; 65-55 (Total: 131-118) CANADIAN TITLE: Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d Montreal YMHA Blues 49-36; 45-49; 63-41; 46-48; 58-34 (3g-2) |
In the East opening round and Toronto city semis, Toronto YMHA defeated York Belting 45-34; 47-38 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, YMHA prevailed 45-34 as Hank Goldstein scored 12, Syd Himel 8, Syd Shoom 8, Tootie Freedman 7, Sharpie Litvack 5, H Simon 3 and Morris Flicht 2, while Hy Balsky was scoreless. Maxie Grossman led York with 13. Goodman added 8, Stulac 4, Moorehouse 3, Maker 2, Titanic 2 and Shirkin 2, while Tenenbaum was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, YMHA completed the series sweep with a 47-38 win as Sharpie Litvack scored 11, Syd Himel 9, Syd Shoom 7, Harvey Simon 6, Hank Goldstein 6, Tootie Freedman 5, Harry Mayzel 2 and Morris Flicht 1, while Hy Balsky was scoreless. Max Grossman led Belting with 12. Gooch Goodman added 7, Gimpy Stulberg 6, Pat Sheehan 5, Ab Nisker 4, S Tenenbaum 2 and N Moorehouse 2, while Butch Freedman and P Titanic were scoreless.
In the East second round and Toronto city finals, Toronto YMHA defeated Central Y 39-33; 37-56; 42-36 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, YMHA prevailed 39-33 as Syd Himel scored 15, Harry Mayzell 7, Sharpie Litvack 5, Tootie Freedman 4, Morris Flicht 4, Syd Shoom 3 and Hank Goldstein 2, while H Simon was scoreless. Curley Warren led Central Y with 9. Ted Poulton added 7, Barney Johnston 6, Jim Bacon 6, C Watson 3, E Milton 1 and Doug Marshall 1, while R Easto was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Central Y evened the series with a 56-37 win. …………………………………………………… In game three, YMHA took the series with a 42-36 win as Harry Mayzell scored 12, Sharpie Litvack 23, Hank Goldstein 7, Tootie Freedman 7, Syd Himel 4 and Syd Shoom 1, while H Simon, Morris Flicht and Hy Balsky were scoreless. Doug Marshall led Central with 8. E Milton added 6, J ‘Curley’ Warren 6, C Watson 3, H Moores 3, Ted Poulton 3, J Bacon 2 and Barney Johnston 2, while R Easto and R Carrick were scoreless.
In the Ontario semis and East third round, Toronto YMHA d’d the Burlington Stags 78-38; 41-47 (Total: 119-85). …………………………………………………… In game one, Sharpy Litvack and Tooty Friedman each scored 13. Harry Mayzell added 16, Syd Himel 15 and Goldstein 11. In game two, Bert Carrigan paced Burlington with 10 points. Stew Bard and Ross Peall each added 8. Doc Himmell paced Toronto with 9. Flicker Morris added 8. …………………………………………………… The Stags also included Bob Reader, Frankie Gnup.
In the Ontario semis and East opening round, the Windsor Alumni d’d the Niagara Falls Echoes 44-44; 43-28 (Total: 87-72). …………………………………………………… In game one, the teams played to a 44-44 draw. Freddie Thomas led Windsor with 13. Sovran added 12, Rorai 11, Woody Campbeel 4 and Hogan 4, while Weese and Dawson were scoreless. Billy Eucker led the Echoes wit h14. Gene Tylenda added 10, Jack Anthony 4, Daniles 4, Bob Dolishney 3 and Haidu 2, while Bognar was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor took the series with a 43-28 win as Sovran scored 11, Tolmie 8, Rorai 7, Weese 7, Thomas 6, Parker 2 and Barbesin 2, while Wiseman and Bridgeman were scoreless. Eucker led Niagara Falls with 9. Tylenda added 6, Bognar 3, Anthony 3, Daniels 3, Johnson 2 and Dolishney 2, while Gibbs, Haidu and Groover were scoreless.
In the Ontario final and East second round, the Windsor Alumni swept Toronto YMHA 69-46; 62-54 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor prevailed 69-46 after leading 21-12, 37-29 and 50-38 at the quarters. Gino Sovran paced Windsor with 18. Freddie Thomas added 16, Ado Rorai 13, Chuck Tolmie 8, Hogan 6, Barbesin 3, Parker 2 and Dawson 2, while Wiseman, Weese and Bridgeman were scoreless. Harry Litvack led Toronto with 18. Sid Himmel added 11, Harry Mayzel 9, Dixon 4, Goldstein 3 and Friedman 1, while Morris Flicht was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto took an early 16-5 lead but Windsor slowly rallied to knot the score at 16 and then took the lead on a Bernie Hogan bucket. The teams traded the lead until Gino Sovran, with the score knotted at 29, hit a free throw and Fred Thomas added a pair from the line as Windsor edged ahead by five. But Toronto rallied, tying the score at 45 on a Hy Balski free throw. But Woody Campbell and Fred Thomas hit buckets to restore Windsor’s edge as they pulled ahead 59-51 and coasted home. Windsor hit 24 free throws in the match. Thomas led Windsor with 20. Ado Rorai added 38, Gino Sovran 10, Bernie Hogan 6, Campbell 6, Wiseman 3, Tolmie 2 and Barbesin 2. Harry Litvack paced Toronto with 14. Sid Himmel added 13, Tootie Freedman 8, Harry Mayzel 7, Harry Goldstein 5, Hy Balsky 4 and Morris Flicht 2, while Harvey Simon was scoreless. Toronto (coached by Sam Brandes) also included Sid Shoom.
In the Ottawa Valley finals and East second round, the University of Ottawa Garnet & Grays defeated the Barrett Sailors 35-40; 39-38; 50-33 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Sailors edged the Garnet & Gray 40-35 as Bun Wiseman scored 13, Bob Douglas 9, Eric Chipper 8, Tom McFarlane 4, Eddie Martin 2, Giff Cain 2, Ernie Wall 2 and Jim Preston 1, while Eric Beardsley was scoreless. Lou Lefaivre led the U of Ottawa with 12. Gates Valois added 8, Marc Rochon 6, Matt Anthony 5, Dick Parisien 2 and Hec Lacasse 2, while Fern Labrosse and Pete Finlay were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the U of Ottawa edged the Sailors 39-38 as Matt Anthony hit the winning free throw in the final minute. Gates Valois led the Garnet & Gray with 10. Matt Anthony added 9, Lou Lefaivre 8, Richard Parisien 8 and Marc Rochon 3, while Hector Lacasse, Pete Finlay and Fern Labrosse were scoreless. Eric Chipper and Bun Wiseman each scored 11 to pace the Sailors. Bob Douglas added 7, Giff Cain 4, Nixon 2, Jim Preston 2 and Eddie Martin 1, while Tom McFarlane, Ernie Wall and Eric Beardsley were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the U of Ottawa dusted the Sailors 50-33 as Gates Valois scored 21, Lou Lefaivre 11, Matt Anthony 9, Hec Lacasse 4, Richard Parisien 3 and Marc Rochon 2, while Fern Labrosse was scoreless. Bun Wiseman led the Sailors with 7. Eddie Martin added 7, Sharpe 7, Ernie Wall 4, Nixon 4, Tom MacFarlane 3, Bob Douglas 2 and Eric Chipper 1, while Jim Preston and Giff Cain were scoreless.
In the East quarterfinals, the Windsor Alumni defeated the U of Ottawa 53-32; 60-33 (Total: 113-65). …………………………………………………… In game one, Windsor whipped the Garnet & Grays 53-32 after leading 23-16 at the half and taking command as Fred Thomas asserted himself in the paint. He finished with 19. Woody Campbell added 9, Gino Sovran 7, Chuck Tolmie 6, Ado Rorai 4, Butch Barbesin 4 and Bernie Hogan 4, while Bridgeman was scoreless. Gates Valois paced Ottawa with 12. Marc Rochon added 7, Richard Parisien 5, Hec Lacasse 5 and Lou Lefaivre 3, while Fern Labrosse and Bernier were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Windsor pounded the U of Ottawa 60-33 as Fred Thomas scored 18, despite missing 12 minutes with a leg injury. Chuck Tolmie added 11, Ado Rorai 10, Butch Barbesin 6, Gino Sovran 5, Woody Campbell 4, Bernie Hogan 2, Bridgeman 2 and Wansbrough 2. Dick Parisien scored 10 to pace the U of Ottawa (coached by Ted Edwards). Gates Valois added 9, Lou Lafaivre 5, Bernier 4, Marc Rochon 3 and Hector Lacasse 2.
In the East quarterfinals and Montreal finals, Montreal YMHA defeated the Central YMCA Dominoes 48-37; 48-44; 32-27; 65-46 (4g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, YMHA (coached by Moe Abramovitch) clipped Central 48-37 as Murray Waxman scored 13, Dudie Bloomfield 8, Abe Ditkofsky 6, Tolchinsky 6, Dennis Lands 6, Bill Kossy 4, Mendy Morein 3 and Cy Strulovitch 2, while Kermit Kitman was scoreless. Johnny Wilson scored 17 to pace Central (coached by Jim Sims). Mickey McFall added 6, Ronnie Wilson 5, Robertson 3, Bowers 2, Red Noel 2 and Pickerell 2, while Cranham, Ches McCance and Kis were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, YMHA edged Central 48-44 as Morein scored 13, Bloomfield 12, Lands 8, Waxman 6, Strulovitch 5, Kitman 2 and Kossy 2, while Tolchinsky, Ditkofsky and Kurtz were scoreless. R Wilson led the Dominoes with 14. J Wilson added 10, Robertson 9, McFall 5, R Bower 4 and Noel 2, while Pickerel, Cranham, Kis and McCance were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, YMHA took a stranglehold on the series with a 32-27 as Morein scored 9, Waxman 9, Lands 5, Kossy 4, Bloomfield 2, Kitman 2 and Strulovitch 1, while Ditkofsky, Tolchinsky and Kurtz were scoreless. J Wilson led Central with 11. R Wilson added 8, Noel 6, McFall 1 and Robertson 1, while R Bower, Cranham, McCance, Kis and Pickerel were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game four, YMHA completed the series sweep with a 65-46 win as Mendy Morein scored 18, Lands 13, Waxman 12, Kossy 6, Bloomfield 4, Strulovitch 4, Kitman 4 and Kurtz 4. Cranham led Central with 10. Noel added 9, R Wilson 7, Robertson 7, McFall 6, J Wilson 4 and Bower 2, while Kis and McCance were scoreless.
In the Eastern semis, Saint John defeated Mount Allison 44-42; 51-47 (Total: 95-89). …………………………………………………… In game two, Rip Seely scored 19 for Saint John in a slugfest. Dave Stothart and Hymie Fox each added 14.
In the other eastern semi, the Montreal YMHA Blues defeated Windsor Alumni 37-46; 45-35 (Total: 82-81). …………………………………………………… After winning the Ontario title, Windsor objected to having to travel East, saying they had not been previous advised of the necessity. CABA president Laurie Irwin dismissed that as nonsense, claiming all entrants were notified in January that 1948 was a year in which the Ontario champ first had to venture to Montreal and then to Atlantic Canada to compete for the Eastern title. …………………………………………………… In game one, Montreal led 21-19 at the half and by 31-22 before an appreciative crowd of 1,800 before Alumni ripped off an 18-0 run to take command and pull out a 46-37 win. Chuck Tolmie paced Windsor with 14. Ado Rorai added 9, Gino Sovran 7, Freddy Thomas 7, Bernie Hogan 5, Woody Campbell 2 and Barbesin 2, while Wiseman and Bridgeman were scoreless. Murray Waxman and Benny Lands each scored 10 to lead Montreal. Bloomfield added 6, Morein 5, Tolchinsky 4 and Kossy 2, while Ditkofsky, Strulovitch and Kurtz were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Doody Bloomfield hit four successive buckets in the second half as Montreal took the series with a 45-25 win. With Freddie Thomas, Woody Campbell and Ado Rorai in foul trouble, Montreal maintained its edge til the final buzzer. Donald Bloomfield led Montreal with 14. Murray Waxman added 10, Bill Kossy 9, Mendy Morein 6, Benny Lands 6, Sol Tolchinsky 0, Strulovich 0, and Ditkovsky 0. Gino Sovran paced Windsor with 9. Fred Thomas added 7, Ado Rorai 6, Barbesin 4, Woody Campbell 3, Chuck Tolmie 2 and Wiseman 1, while Bridgeman was scoreless. Windsor also included Bernie Hogan, Gerry Dawson, George Weese and Jack Parker.
In the eastern final, Montreal YMHA defeated Saint John 66-63; 65-55 (Total: 131-118). …………………………………………………… In game one, Montreal prevailed 66-63 as Donald Bloomfield scored 16, Sol Tolchinsky 14, Mendy Morein 14, Waxman 7, Bennie Lands 6, Strulovitch 4 and Kossy 4, while Kurtz was scoreless. Rip Seely paced Saint John with 27. Fitzpatrick added 11, Fox 11, Dave Stothart 8, Owens 2, Rideout 2 and Bill McDonald 2, while Ralston was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Montreal prevailed 65-55 as Donald Bloomfield scored 21, Murray Waxman 15, Sol Tolchinsky 11, Lands 7, Mendy Morein 6, Strulovitch 3 and Kossy 2, while Kurtz was scoreless. Rip Seely led Saint John with 17 despite playing with a heavily bandaged shoulder. Bill McDonald added 13, Dave Stothart 10, Owens 6, Jimmy Fox 5 and Fitzpatrick 4, while Rideout and Ralston were scoreless.
In the West opening round, the Magrath Lions defeated the Cardston Maple Leafs 72-55; 37-68; 73-50 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Magrath prevailed 72-55 after leading 32-24 at the half. In the final two minutes the Lions Jack Harker and the Maple Leafs Del Steed exchange blows and were tossed for fighting. Dick Sabey led the Lions with 16. Blair Sabey added 12, Wes Rice 11, Jack Harker 11, Eldon Coleman 7, Max Sabey 7, Phil Proctor 4 and Walter Pashuk 2, while Gordon Rice was scoreless. Gordie Gregson paced the Leafs with 14. Bill Hanson added 11, Don Steed 8, Matkin 8, Schow 2, T Cardwell 2 and Del Steed 2. …………………………………………………… In game two, Cardston evened the series with a 68-37 win after leading 35-14 at the half. Bill Hanson, Gordie Gregson and Don Steed each scored 12 to pace the Maple Leafs. Cardwell added 9, Schow 6, Matten 4, Del Steed 3 and Gibb 1, while Leavitt was scoreless. Jack Harker led the Lions with 8. Wes Rice added 7, Blair Sabey 7, Eldon Coleman 7, Walter Paschuk 4, Gordon Rice 3 and Dick Sabey 1. …………………………………………………… In game three, Magrath prevailed 73-50 to take the series as Wes Rice scored 16, Max Sabey 15, Jim Harker 13, Eldon Coleman 10, Dick Sabey 8, Blair Sabey 7 and Phil Proctor 4, while Walter Paschuk and Gordon Rice were scoreless. Bill Hanson led the Maple Leafs with 17. Gordie Gregson added 15, Matkin 4, Del Steed 4 and Hehow 4, while Don Steed, Williams and Cardwell were scoreless.
In the Edmonton semis and West opening round, the Edmonton Y Toilers defeated the Edmonton RCMP 45-36; 40-38 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Toilers edged the Mounties 42-37 as Guy Cubitt scored 13, Jimmy Milne 9, Atkinson 7, Grant Martin 6, McMahon 4, Drever 2 and Savage 2, while Woodman, Mcleod, Bentley, Smith and Sheckter were scoreless. Geoff Mortimer led the Mounties with 16. Girling added 14, B Mayson 4 and Doucette 3, while Fripps, Gilfillan and Bridgeman were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Toilers took the series with a 40-38 win as Hammy Drever scored 12, Don Atkinson 6, Cubitt 6, Bentley 6, Milne 6, Chapman 2 and Martin 2, while Smith, McMahon and Sheckter were scoreless. Geoff Mortimer paced RCMP with 18. Girling added 11, B Mayson 6 and Doucette 3, while Aldred, Fripps and Gilfillan were scoreless.
In the other Edmonton semi, the Latter-Day Saints defeated Precision Machine 45-36; 45-48; 51-50 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Latter-Day Saints prevailed 45-36 as Grant Wheeler scored 16, Doug Allen 13, Mark Lewis 9, Brewerton 6 and Larson 1, while Wood, Cahoon, Garner, Carlile and Edwards were scoreless. Don Blue led Precision Machine with 13. Danylowich added 8, Mendryk 8, Kyle 4, Main 2 and Neil 1, while Hunter and Cossey were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Precision Machine evened the series with a 48-45 win as Steve Mendryk scored 13, Bill Neil 11, Cossey 7, Blue 5, Sheckter 4, Danylowich 4, Main 2 and Lyle 2, while Hunter was scoreless. Mark Lewis led the Saints with 17. Brewerton added 7, Wheeler 6, Allen 6, Larson 4, Wood 2, Edward 2 and Carlile 1, while Cahoon and Garner were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Latter-Day Saints took the series with a 5-150 win as Doug Allen notched the winner in the final minute of play. Mark Lewis paced the Saints with 17. Doug Allen added 16, Ted Brewerton 7, Wheeler 5, Larson 4 and Cahoon 2, while Wood, Garner, Carlisle and Edwards were scoreless. Pete Danylowich led Precision Machine with 14. Don Blue added 14, Steve Mendryk 12, Cossey 4, Neil 3, Sam Sheckter 2 and Hunter 1, while Main and Kyle were scoreless.
In the West second round and Edmonton finals, the Edmonton Y Toilers defeated the Edmonton Latter-Day Saints 49-53; 53-39; 45-43 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Saints prevailed 53-49 as Wheeler scored 14, Lewis 11, Allen 9, Larson 7, Brewerton 5, Wood 4 and Cahoon 3, while Garner and Edwards were scoreless. Cubitt led the Toilers with 14. Atkinson added 11, Martin 9, Milne 5, Chapman 5, Drever 2, Savage 2 and Sheckter 1, while McMahon, Smith and Bentley were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Toilers evened the series with a 53-39 win as Drever scored 17, Martin 9, Atkinson 9, Cubitt 8, Chapman 4, Savage 2, Bentley 2 and Smith 2, while McMahon, Milne and Scheckter were scoreless. Brewerton led the Saints with 12. Lewis added 10, Wheeler 9, Allen 4, Cahoon 2 and Carlyle 2, while Wood, Larson and Edwards were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Toilers took the series with a 45-43 win as Cubitt scored 13, Atkinson 8, Chapman 8, Drever 7, Savage 5, Milne 2 and McMahon 2, while D Sheckter, Smith and Martin were scoreless. Lewis led Latter-Day wit 12. Brewerton added 8, Allen 8, Wheeler 6, Cahoon 4, Wood 3 and Carlile 2, while Larson and Edward were scoreless. …………………………………………………… After the series, the Toilers dropped to the junior playoffs, while Latter-Day dropped to the intermediate playoffs.
In the West opening round and Alberta semis, the Magrath Lions defeated the Raymond Union Jacks 46-53; 54-49; 56-51; 61-46 (3g-1). …………………………………………………… In game three, Magrath prevailed 56-51 win after leading 28-27 at the half. Wes Rice paced Magrath with 13. Blair Sabey added 13, Max Sabey 8, Jim Harker 8, Dick Sabey 6, Edwin Coleman 3 and Phil Proctor 1, while Walter Pashuk and Gordon Rice were scoreless. Mitchell paced the Union Jacks with 14. Murdoch added 8, Hicken 7, Rex Erickson 6, Larry West 4, Rolfson 2, D Stone 2 and D Erickson 1, while J Smith was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game four, Magrath took the series with a 61-46 victory as We Rice scored 30, Max Sabey 10, Jim Harker 6, Dick Sabey 4, Blair Sabey 3 and Gordon Rice 2, while Edwin Coleman, Phil Proctor and Walter Pashuk were scoreless. Mitchell led Raymond with 12. Murdoch added 9, Rex Erickson 7, R West 6, Rolfson 5, D Erickson 4, Stone 4 and L West 1, while Smith and Barker were scoreless. Magrath led 28-23 at the half.
In the other Alberta semi, the Calgary Bears defeated Calgary Mount Royal 39-36; 32-40; 45-35 (2g-1). The series had been intended as a quarterfinal, but became a semi when the University of Alberta withdrew from senior’s competition. …………………………………………………… In game one, Calgary prevailed 39-36, taking the lead in the final minute as Bob Dixon hit a pair of free throws. Bill Burrows paced the Bears with 13. Buddy Anderson added 8, Bob Dixon 5, Bob Morton 5, John Helmer 4, Harry Bullen 2 and Kay Myers 2, while Fred Ashdown was scoreless. Ted Allison, Gordon Carney and Bill Keinholtz each scored 7 to lead Mount Royal. Jack Edgar added 6, Pengilly 5, Cruikshanks 3 and Doug Beitz 1, while Larry Selkirk, Glen Edwards and Ron Thompson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Mount Royal prevailed 40-32 as Gordon Carney scored 14, Ted Allison 12, Jack Edgar 6, Bill Keinholtz 3, Cruickshanks 2 and Glen Edwards 1, while Doug Bietz, Price, Larry Selkirk and Pengilly were scoreless. Bill Burrows led the Bears with 22. Bob Dixon added 6, Fred Ashdown 3 and Bob Morton 1, while Harry Bullen, Allan Bancroft, Kay Myers, John Helmer and Buddy Anderson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Bears took the series with a 45-35 win. Bill Burrows scored 17 to pace the Bears (coached by Martin Allred and managed by Lawrence Jorginson). Harry Bullen added 8, Allan Bancroft 6, Bob Morton 5, Box Dixon 4, John Helmer 3, Fred Ashdown 2, Kay Myers 2 and Buddy Anderson 1. Gordon Carney paced Mount Royal with 12. Glen Edwards added 9, Ted Allison 5, Cruickshanks 3, Bill Keinholtz 2, Pengilly 2 and Jack Edgar 2, while Ron Thompson, Price, Doug Bietz, Larry Selkirk and Kirby Garden were scoreless.
In the West second round and Alberta finals, the Magrath Lions were declared the champs after the Calgary Bears withdrew from competition in protest over the one-year suspension of Bob Dixon by the Alberta Amateur Basketball Association.
In the Saskatchewan finals, Regina Legion defeated Saskatoon Navy 63-49; 57-43 (Total: 120-92). …………………………………………………… In game one, Regina prevailed 63-49 as Bill Clarke scored 17, Ron Blackburn 12, Bill Goulden 11, Heck 6, Bell 6, Stewart 6, Heffer 1, Yanko 1 and Donaldson 1, while Legion was scoreless. Bobby Sasseville led Navy (coached by Norm Jones) with 16. Gil Strumm added 14, Shad Hill 6, Don Walker 5, Bob Henry 4 and Con Fitzgerald 4, while Mert Bourke, Ed O’Hara, Bob Taylor and Spero Leakos were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Regina thrashed Navy 57-43 as Bill Clark scored 10, George Heffer 9, Johnny Bell 8, Stewart 7, Goulden 6, Blackburn 5, Donaldson 4, Heck 4 and Yanko 4. Bob Henry scored 10 to lead Navy (coached by Norm Jones). Con Fitzgerald added 9, Gil Strumm 8, Hill 7, Walker 5, Leakow 2, O’Hara 1 and Sasseville 1, while Taylor and Bourke were scoreless.
In the West opening round, BC quarterfinals and Mainland semis, the Vancouver Cloverleafs defeated Vancouver Arrow Transfer 58-36; 53-54; 60-29 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Cloverleafs clubbed Arrow Transfer 58-36 as Burtwell scored 13, Wynne 12, Bakken 10, Robertson 10, Franklin 10, Holden 4, Henderson 2 and Watson 1, while Gloag was scoreless. Moses led the Arrows with 7. Moir added 5, Byford 4, Mckay 4, Hanuk 4, Shaw 4, Green 3, Grant 3 and Thompson 2, while Dinsmore and Alton were scoreless. After the loss, Arrow Transfer coach told his troops “go out and play the game anyway you see fit.” …………………………………………………… In game two, Arrow Transfer nipped the Cloverleafs 54-53 as Jimmy Moses scored 18, Don McKay 16, Byford 6, Grant 4, Moir 4, Thompson 2, Alton 2 and Green 1, while Dinsmore, Hannula and Shain were scoreless. Bakken led the Cloverleafs with 16. Robertson added 13, Burtwell 13, Franklin 9 and Wynne 2, while Watson, McLeod, Henderson and Holden were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Cloverleafs pounded Arrow Transfer 60-29 as Burtwell scored 14, Robertson 13, Bakken 11, Franklin 9, Holden 4, Henderson 3, Wynne 2, Watson 2 and Gloag 2. Moses led the Arrows with 10. Moir added 8, MacKay 8, Shaw 2 and Thomson 1, while Dinsmore, Byford, Green, Grant, Alston and Ryan were scoreless.
In the West opening round, BC quarterfinals and Mainland semis, the University of British Columbia Chieftains defeated the New Westminster Luckies 34-36; 47-46; 37-36 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Luckies nipped the Chieftains 36-34 as Macdonald scored 8, Pay 7, Phelan 7, Matheson 5, Becott 4, Mosdell 2, Lizee 2 and Northup 1. Boyes led the Chieftains with 11. Phillips added 7, Abercrombie 6, Bossons 4, Walker 4 and Capozzi 2, while Raitt, Watt, Fowler and Bell were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Luckies edged the Chieftains 52-50 in overtime. In the final minute, Luckie Bob Phelan and Chief Chuck Raitt got into a dustup and each were assessed a technical. Phelan hit a free throw but the Chiefs missed both the technical and the free throw awarded on the shot, leaving the score knotted at 45 and forcing overtime. But according to the rules, a player hit with a technical cannot shoot the free throw. So there should never have been a tie and an overtime. The game was tossed ordered replayed. Pay led the Luckies with 11. Mosdell added 10, Matheson 10, Lizee 9, Becott 6, Northup 2, Phelan 1 and McDonald 1. Boyes led the Chieftains with 11. Abercrombie added 8, Philips 8, Capozzi 8, Bossons 8, Watt 3, Walker 2 and Bell 2, while Broadhead and Raitt were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In the replayed game two, U.B.C. edged the Luckies 47-46 as Phillips scored 12, Bossons 9, Herb Capozzi 7, Broadhead 7, Abercrombie 6, Walker 5 and Watt 1, while Boyes and Bell were scoreless. Pay led the Luckies with 13. McDonald added 9, Matheson 8, Mosdell 7, Phelan 4, Lizee 3 and Edmundson 2, while Becott and Northup were scoreless. The Luckies led 26-19 at the half. …………………………………………………… In game three, U.B.C. took the series with a 37-36 win as Bossons scored 16, Broadhead 5, Phillips 4, Raitt 4, Watt 4, Capozzi 2, Walker 1 and Boyes 1, while Abercrombie and Bell were scoreless. Pay led the Luckies with 10. Mosdell added 7, Matheson 4, Edmundson 4, Phelan 3, Northrup 3 and McDonald 3, while Beckett and Lizee were scoreless.
In the West opening round, BC quarterfinals and Island semis, Victoria YMCA defeated Victoria Canadian Legion 46-30; 65-59 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, YMCA clipped Legion 46-30 as Clark scored 13, Wright 12, Jackson 11, Straith 3, Goldsmith 3, Dale 2 and Woodhouse 2, while Mason and Taylor were scoreless. Hall led Canadian Legion with 8. Creed added 7, Rowe 5, Walker 4, Fox 4 and Baker 2, while McKeachie, Watson, Chungranes, Buzz and Long were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, YMCA took the seies with a 65-59 win as Busher Jackson scored 27, Ollie Goldsmith 12, Clark 11, Wright 6, Dale 4, Straith 3 and Woodhouse 2, while Mason and Taylor were scoreless. Ernie Fox led Legion with 12. Rowe added 9, Hall 9, Walker 8, Baker 8, Creed 4, Watson 2, McKeachie 2, Chungranes 2 and Long 2.
In the West second round, BC semis and Vancouver finals, the Vancouver Cloverleafs (the Vancouver Meralomas of 1947) defeated the U.B.C. Chieftains 68-56; 49-37; 57-54 (3g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Cloverleafs dispatched the Chieftains 68-56 as Bob Burtwell scored 15, Ole Bakken 15, Sandy Robertson 14, Franklin 8, Gloag 7, Holden 4, Wynne 3 and Watson 2, while Henderson was scoreless. Fred Bossons scored 16 to pace the Chieftains (coached by Doug Whittle). Boyes added 11, Walker 6, Raitt 6, Abercrombie 6, Watt 6, Capozzi 3 and Fowler 2, while Bell and Broadhead were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Cloverleafs clipped the Chieftains 49-37 as Sandy Robertson scored 14, Ole Bakken 10, Franklin 9, Burtwell 8, Ivor Wynne 2, Watson 2, Holden 2 and Henderson 2. Bell paced the Chieftains with 8. Robin Abercrombie added 7, Raitt 6, Watt 4, Fowler 4, Bobbby Boyes 3, Fred Bossons 2, Capozzi 2 and Walker 1. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Cloverleafs took the series with a 57-54 win as Robertson scored 20, Wynne 13, Burtwell 10, Bakken 6, Franklin 4, Holden 2 and Henderson 2, while Watson, McLeod and Gloag were scoreless. Capozzi led U.B.C. with 14. Abercrombie added 14, Boyes 8, Walker 6, Fowler 3, Bell 2, Broadhead 2 and Raitt 1.
In the other BC semi, Victoria YMCA defeated the Victoria KVs 50-42; 73-61; 37-54; 47-42 (3g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, YMCA dispatched KVs 50-42 as Johnny Clark scored 15, George Straith 14, Busher Jackson 12, Ollie Goldsmith 3, Rookie Wright 3 and Vic Dale 2, while Mason, Gar Taylor and Woodhouse were scoreless. Ralph Baxter led the KVs with 11. Ralph Anderson added 9. The KVs (coached by Harold Turner) also included Bob McKay, Bob Hampton, Bill Prior, Ron Castner, Fred Ranson, Duff McCaghey, Casilio, Ralston. …………………………………………………… In game four, YMCA took the series with a 47-42 win as Johnny Clark scored 23. Ron Castner led the KVs with 12. Busher Jackson added 10.
In the West second round and British Columbia finals, the Vancouver Cloverleafs defeated Victoria YMCA 61-52; 54-53; 69-62 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Vancouver clipped Victoria 61-52 as Sandy Robertson scored 14, Franklin 8, Norm Gloag 6, Ole Bakken 5 and Ivor Wynne 2, while Burtwell, Henderson, McLeod and Watson were scoreless. Johnny Clarke led YMCA with 18. Busher Jackson added 14, Ollie Goldsmith 6, George Straith 6, Vic Dale 5 and Rod Mason 2. Victoria ((coach Archie McKinnon, manager Dennis Humphries) also included Rookie Wright, Don Woodhouse and Gar Taylor. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Cloverleafs edged Victoria 54-53 as Pomfret scored 18, Bakken 16, Pomfret 10, Franklin 8, Robertson 8, Burtwell 6, Wynne 5 and Gloag 1, while Henderson, McLeod, Watson and Holden were scoreless. Wright led Victoria with 14. Clarke added 13, Jackson 13, Goldsmith 7, Straith 4 and Clarkson 2, while Mason and Taylor were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, the Cloverleafs took the series with a 69-52 win as Burtwell scored 19, Franklin 18, Pomfret 13, Robertson 6, Wynne 3, Bakken 3 and Gloag 3. Johnny Clarke led Victoria with 17. Dale added 10, Straith 6, Wright 4, Clarkson 3, Jackson 3, Goldsmith 3 and Woodhouse 1, while Taylor was scoreless.
In the Saskatchewan finals, Regina Legion d’d Saskatoon Navy 63-49; 57-43 (Total: 120-92). …………………………………………………… In game two, Regina Legion clipped Saskatoon Navy 57-43 as Bill Clarke scored 10, George Hefter 9, Johnny Bell 8, Stewart 7, Bill Goulden 6, Blackburn 5, Donaldson 4, Ron Yanko 4 and Henry Heck 4. Bob Henry scored 10 to lead Navy (coached by Norm Jones). Con Fitzgerald added 9, Gil Strumm 8, Shad Hill 7, Don Walker 5, Spero Leakos 2, Ed O’Hara 1 and Bob Sasseville 1, while Bob Taylor and Mert Bourke were scoreless. Saskatoon Navy was the only senior squad in the north.
In the Western quarterfinals, Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d Magrath Lions 83-59; 40-47 (Total: 123-106). …………………………………………………… In game one, Vancouver clocked Magrath 83-59. The Cloverleafs led 21-18 after one quarter but trailed 53-50 at the half. But coach Ralph Henderson switched to a zone at the half and the Lions folded their tents. Bob Pickell paced the Cloverleafs with 28 by dominating the offensive glass. Ron Webber added 13, Harry Franklin 12, Bob Burtwell 10, Ole Bakken 8, Jack Pomfret 8 and Ivor Wynne 4, while Henderson and Henry Watson were scoreless. Max Sabey and Dick Sabey each scored 13 to pace the Lions. Blair Sabey added 11, 17-year-old rookie Tom Karren 10, Wes Rice 9, Jim Harker 3 and Phil Proctor 1, while Walter Pashuk and Gordon Rice were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Magrath prevailed 47-40 but lost the total point series 123-106. Blair Sabey paced Magrath with 15. Wes Rice added 11, Tom Karren 8, Dick Sabey 8, Max Sabey 3, Jim Harker 1 and Walter Pashuk 1, while Phil Proctor and Gordon Rice were scoreless. The Zeniths (coached by Lloyd Sabey, manager Dean Bennett) also included Eldon Coleman. Jack Pomfret led the Cloverleafs with 14. Ole Bakken added 8, Bob Burtwell 6, Ivor Wynne 6, Harry Franklin 2, Bob Pickell 2 and Ron Webber 2, while Ralph Henderson and Henry Watson were scoreless. Magrath led 11-6, 16-15 and 33-30 at the quarters.
In the sudden death Manitoba semis, the Winnipeg St. Andrews Crocks clipped the Winnipeg Canadian Ukrainian Athletic Club Blues 60-47 as Ross McCallion scored 12, George Fontaine 11, Eddie McKenzie 11, Johnny Derco 7, Jake Carmichael 5, Rae Tallin 4, Jim McKenzie 4, Jack Tomes 4 and Hal Warne 2. Kenny Reeves paced the Blues with 17. B Rosnyk added 7, Fenwick 7, Wozny 6, M Rosnyk 6 and Broadley 4, while Caithness and Chikowsky were scoreless.
In the Western semis, the Vancouver Cloverleafs dispatched Regina Legion 103-65; 91-60 (Total: 194-125). …………………………………………………… In game one, Vancouver dusted Regina 103-65 as Pomfret scored 24, Burtwell 20, Franklin 17, Pickel 14, Wynne 9, Bakken 9, Webber 8 and Watson 2, while Henderson was scoreless. Billy Clarke led Regina with 15. Blackburn added 10, Bell 10, Goulden 8, Stewart 8, Yanko 7, Donaldson 4 and Hefter 3. …………………………………………………… In game two, Vancouver bombed Regina 91-50 as Bob Pickel scored 20, Jack Pomfret 18, Ole Bakken 13, Webber 13, Wynne 10, Franklin 6, Burtwell 6 and Watson 4, while Henderson was scoreless. Bill Clarke led Regina with 16. Ron Blackburn added 12, Goulden 9, Meck 6, Stewart 5, Bell 4, Bill Yanko 4, Hefter 2 and Donaldson 2.
In the other West semi and Manitoba finals, the Winnipeg Paulins defeated the Winnipeg St. Andrew’s Super Saints 65-41; 91-53 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Paulins pounded St. Andrews 65-41 as Roy Burkett scored 14, Ralph Watts 12, Jimmy Bulloch 10, Mike Spack 10, Andy Spack 8, Don Leyden 4, Clint McFarlane 3, Roy Williams 2 and Don McDougall 2, while Kerr was scoreless. Jack Tomes led the Super Saints with 12. Jake Carmichael added 8, Hal Warne 7, Eddie McKenzie 4, Ross McCallion 3, Johnny Derco 3, Rae Tallin 2 and Jim McKenzie 1, while George Fontaine was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Paulins dusted the Super Saints 91-53 as Doug Gresham scored 22, Roy Burkett 15, Mike Spack 13, Andy Spack 11, Ralph Watts 8, Clint MacFarlane 7, Jimmy Bulloch 4, Don Leyden 4, Roy Williams 4 and Don MacDougall 3. Jack Tomes led St. Andrews with 16. George Fontaine added 11, Jack Carmichael 9, Ross McCallion 8, Eddie MacKenzie 5, Jim MacKenzie 2 and Johnny Derco 2, while Hal Warne and Rae Tallin were scoreless.
In the Western final, Vancouver Cloverleafs d’d the Winnipeg Paulins 67-61; 58-68; 67-44 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Cloverleafs from a 49-45 deficit at the start of the final quarter to notch a 67-61 victory. The Cloverleafs knotted the score at 57 and then closed it out with a 10-4 run. Ole Bakken paced the Cloverleafs with 17. Bob Burtwell added 15, Bob Pickel 10, Franklin 9, Pomfret 6, Wynne 4, Weber 4 and Henderson 2, while Watson was scoreless. Doug Gresham tied Winnipeg with 17. Roy Burkett added 10, Mike Spack 9, playing coach Jimmy Bulloch 8, Roy Williams 4, Andy Spack 4, Ralph Watts 4 and Clint MacFarlane 3, while Kerr was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Winnipeg prevailed 68-58 in overtime. Vancouver led 48-40 after three quarters and by 54-53 with seconds to play when a foul was called on the Cloverleafs center Ole Bakken. Winnipeg’s 18-year-old forward Doug Gresham missed both free throws but in the battle for the rebound he was fouled by Harry Franklin and subsequently hit one free throw to force the extra session. Roy Burkett paced Winnipeg with 25. Gresham added 19, Mike Spack 9, Andy Spack 0, Jimmy Bulloch 8, Ralph Watts 6, Roy Williams 2, Clint MacFarlane 0 and Don Leyden 0. Ole Bakken led Vancouver with 25. Jack Pomfret added 10, Ron Weber 18, Harry Franklin 0, Bob Burtwell 3, Ivor Wynne 2, Ralph Henderson 0, Bob Pickel 1 and Henry Watson 0. …………………………………………………… In game three, Vancouver prevailed 67-44 as Ron Weber scored 14, Jack Pomfret 14, Ole Bakken 11, Bob Pickel 9, Burtwell 9, Franklin 8 and Wynne 2, while Henderson and Watson were scoreless. Doug Gresham, Roy Burkett, Michael Spack and playing coach Jimmy Bulloch each scored 8 to pace Winnipeg. Ralph Watts added 4, Don Leyden 4, Roy Williams 2 and Clint MacFarlane 2, while Don Kerr, Andy Spack and Don McDougall were scoreless. The Paulins also included Jack Meyers.
In the national championship, the Vancouver Cloverleafs defeated the host Montreal YMHA Blues 49-36; 45-49; 63-41; 46-48; 58-34 (3g-2).
In game one, the Cloverleafs pounded Montreal by 13 after rallying from an early 12-7 deficit. They led 21-16 at the half after getting their transition game going and Montreal scoring leaders Ben Lands and Sol Tolchinsky fouled out in the third quarter. Harry Franklyn paced the Cloverleafs with 15. Jack Pomfret added 9, Ole Bakken 8, Bob Pickel 8, Ivor Wynne 0, Bob Burtwell 3, Henry Watson 0, Rom Weber 6 and Ralph Henderson 0. Donald Bloomfield paced Montreal with 11. Mendy Morein added 7, Ditkofsky 0, Murray Waxman 4, Bill Kossy 3, Sol Tolchinsky 5, Ben Lands 4, Strulovitch 2 and Kliman 0.
In game two, before 2,000 enthusiasts, Montreal knotted the series with a four-point victory. The Blues took a commanding early 15-3 lead but Vancouver rallied to take a 25-24 lead at the half. The teams traded the lead until diminutive guard Mendy Morein hit a bucket from well beyond centre court that seemed to inspire the Blues. Montreal shot 18-78 from the floor, while Vancouver was 26-48. Donald Bloomfield, who’d been a doubtful starter because of a charleyhorse suffered in game one, paced Montreal with 16. Benny Lands added 10, Mendy Morein 8, Murray Waxman 7, Ditkofsky 0, Bill Kossy 1, Sol Tolchinsky 6, Siminovich 0 and Kitman 1. Ronnie Webber, Bob Burtwell and Jack Pomfret each scored 8 to lead Vancouver. Harry Franklyn and Ole Bakken each added 7, Ivor Wynne 5, Bob Pickel 6, Henry Watson 0 and Ralph Henderson 0.
In game three, Vancouver whipped Montreal 63-41 as they hit 24-58 from the floor, while the Blues were a mere 13-71. Vancouver led 33-10 at the half and coasted. The game was played before a sold-out McGill Gymnasium audience of 2,000, with ticket scalpers earning double the face value of tickets. Ole Bakken, who gave up his job to make the trip east, led Vancouver with 14 points. Bob Pickel also scored 14. Jack Pomfret added 10, Ivor Wynne 7, Harry Franklyn 5, Bob Burtwell 3, Henry Watson 5, Ron Weber 5 and Ralph Henderson 0. Ben Lands led Montreal with 15. Donald Bloomfield was held to 5. Mendy Morein scored 6, Bill Kossy, a butcher by trade, sliced his finger in the afternoon and played with four stitches and scored 4. Murray Waxman added 5, Ditkofsky 0, Sol Tolchinsky 2, Sid Strulovich 0 and Kitman 4.
In game four, Montreal prevailed by two in a thriller. With 50 seconds to play, Vancouver led 45-43. But referee Ewart Jones called a pair of fouls against the Cloverleafs and Murray Waxman knotted the score at 45. Ole Bakken converted a free throw to give Vancouver a one-point lead but Donald Bloomfield countered with a free throw to tie with 20 seconds remaining on the clock. But Mendy Morein converted an underhanded layup at the buzzer to give Montreal the win. Ben Lands paced Montreal with 14. Mendy Morein added 8, Murray Waxman 8, Ditkofsky 0, Bill Kossy 6, Donald Bloomfield 3, Sid Strulovitch 4, and Kitman 5. Ole Bakken paced Vancouver with 14. Ivor Wynne, Bob Burtwell and Jack Pomfret each added 6, while Harry Franklyn scored 3, Henry Watson 2, Ron Weber 5, Bob Pickel 3 and Ralph Henderson 0.
In the decisive game five, Vancouver prevailed 58-34 as they outshot the Blues by a wide percentage. Bob Pickel, playing in place of starter Ronnie Weber, who pulled a leg muscle in game four, paced Vancouver with 15 points. Jack Pomfret added 14, Ole Bakken 12, Ivor Wynne 1, Harry Franklyn 3, Bob Burtwell 9 and Henry Watson 2. Ben Lands paced Montreal with 15. Donald Bloomfield added 8, Ditkofsky 0, Mendy Morein 1, Murray Waxman 3, Bill Kossy 7, Sol Tolchinsky 1, Kitman 2 and Sid Strulovich 0.
Playing coach Ralph “Hunk” Henderson persuaded the UBC Grads to play for him on the Cloverleaf team and obtained corporate sponsorship by John Murdoch Buchanan, president of B.C. Packers Ltd., producers of Cloverleaf canned salmon. Cloverleaf’s sponsorship started in 1947 and ran through 1960.
The runner-up Montreal YMHA Blues: Ben Lands; Donald Bloomfield; Mendy Morein; Bill Kossy; Murray Waxman; Ditkofsky; Sol Tolchinsky; Sid Strulovich; Kitman; coach Abramowitz
The champion Vancouver Cloverleafs: co-captain Jack Pomfret; co-captain Sandy Robertson; Ole Bakken; Bob Burtwell; Ron Weber; Harry Franklin; Bob Pickel; Henry Watson; Ivor Wynne; Norm Gloag; Danny Holden; Buddy McLeod; playing coach Ralph Henderson; trainer Dick Ellis