| W. RD 1 (Alta): Edmonton Mortons d’d U of Alberta Pandas 39-38; 35-31 (Total: 74-69) W. RD 1 (Alta): Cardston Shooting Stars Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Clipper Queens 40-35; 50-30 (2g-0) W. RD 2 (Alta): Cardston Shooting Stars d’d Edmonton Army & Navy Pats 42-27; 45-47; 38-29 (2g-1) W. RD 2 (Alta): Edmonton Army & Navy Pats d’d Edmonton Mortons 32-29; 29-18; 28-25 (2g-0) W. RD 2 (Sask): U of Saskatchewan Huskies d’d Saskatoon Royals x-x; 41-16 (Total: by 43) W. RD 2 (BC): Vancouver Eiler Diamonds d’d Victoria C&C Taxis 60-43; 65-23 (2g-0) E. QF (Ont): Toronto Montgomery Maids d’d London Shamrocks 46-27; 37-43 (Total: 83-70) W. QF (BC/Alta): Vancouver Eilers d’d Cardston Shooting Stars 44-42; 56-30 (Total: 100-72) W. QF (Sask): University of Saskatchewan Huskiettes d’d Regina Shooters 70-29; 44-18 (Total: 114-47) E. SEMI (Ont): Toronto Montgomery Maids d’d Hamilton Zion United Church 53-28; 34-27 (Total: 87-55) E. SEMI (Que): Montreal Olympics d’d Montreal Irvings 41-39; 34-32 (Total: 75-71) W. SEMI (BC/Sask): Vancouver Eilers d’d U of Saskatchewan Huskiettes 41-43; 46-34 (Total: 87-77) W. SEMI (Man): Winnipeg C.U.A.C. d’d Winnipeg Sweaterettes 28-32; 32-27; x-x; 16-26; 34-20 (3g-2) E. FINAL (Ont/Que): Toronto Montgomery Maid’s did Montreal Olympics 44-31; 34-25 (Total: 78-56) W. FINAL (BC/Man): Vancouver Eiler Diamonds d’d Winnipeg Canadian Ukrainian Athletic Club 61-42; 54-43 (2g-0) CANADIAN TITLE: Vancouver Eilers d’d Toronto Montgomery Maids 60-53; 57-51; 61-37 (3g-0) |
In the Ontario semis, coach Morris Black’s Toronto Montgomery Maids defeated the London Shamrocks 46-27; 37-43 (Total: 83-70). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Maids took command, outscoring the Shamrocks 28-10 in the second half as they romped to a 46-27 win. Betty Kirk led Toronto with 15. Dot Smerdon and Betty Whiston each added 8, Helen Butterworth 6, Helen Zarska 0, Marj Shedd 0, Nora Young 1, Marg Schram 0, Eleanor Bolton 3 and Muriel Mitchell 2. Marion Knowles paced London with 19. Rhoda Cavanaugh added 3, Mary Kozubowski 3, Irene Brownlie 1, Jackie Shute 0, Donna Sippel 0, Shirley Patterson 0 and Edith Wilson 1. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Shamrocks 43-37 but lost the series by 13 as Marion Knowles scored 18, Irene Brownlie 7, Mary Kozubowski 7, Donna Sippel 5, Edith Wilson 0, Jackie Shute 1 Rhoda Cavanaugh 3 and Shirley Patterson 1. Dot Smerdon paced Toronto with 10. Eleanor Bolton added 7, Betty Whiston 8, Helen Zarska 2, Betty Kirk 0, Helen Butterworth 5, Murial Mitchell 0 and Nora Young 5.
In the Ontario finals, the Toronto Montgomery Maids defeated Hamilton Zion United Church 53-28; 34-27 (Total: 87-55). …………………………………………………… In game one, Toronto prevailed 53-28. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto completed the series sweep with a 34-27 victory. Hamilton took a 17-12 lead at the half and appeared in command until the final frame, when the Maids offence finally ignited. Bette Kirk paced Toronto with 8. Dot Smerdon added 8, Helen Butterworth 8, Nora Young 2, Muriel Mitchell 3, Eleanor Bolton 0, Helen Zarska 0, Marg Schram 2 and Betty Whiston 4. Marion Fox led Hamilton with 5. Esther Guy added 5, Dot Peall 4, Joan Smethurst 3, Midge Ireland 1, Marion Hawley 3, Dolores Koras 4, Dorothy Jones 0, Evelyn Hamilton 0, Megan Jones 0 and Jo Brennan 1.
In the Quebec finals, the Montreal Olympics defeated the Montreal Irvings 41-39; 34-32 (Total: 75-71). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Olympics defeated the Irvings 41-39 after leading 24-14 at the half. …………………………………………………… The Irvings included June Kent, Sylvia Ferris
In the Eastern finals, the Toronto Montgomery Maids d’d the Montreal Olympics 44-31; 34-25 (Total: 78-56). …………………………………………………… In game one, Toronto prevailed 44-31 after rallying from an early 17-4 deficit. Toronto trimmed the margin to 20-18 at the half and then took command in the second half. Helen Butterworth paced the Maids with 16. Dot Smerdon added 8, Betty Whiston 8, Nora Young 1, Muriel Mitchell 0, Eleanor Bolton 9, Marg Schramm 4 and Bette Kirk 5. Enid Shepherd led Montreal with 9. Jane Tell added 1, D. Clough 7, R. Rochu 3, Gwen Williams 5, Shirley Griffin 5, E. Morris 0 and Shirley Jones 4. …………………………………………………… In game two, Toronto took command early and were never threatened as they coasted to a 34-25 win. Bette Kirk led Toronto with 11. Helen Butterworth added 6, Dot Smerdon 6, Nora Young 5, Eleanor Bolton 1, Betty Whiston 3, Marg Shram 0 and Muriel Mitchell 3. Gwen Williams and Shirley Griffin each scored 7 to pace Montreal. Shirley Jones added 4, Enid Shepherd 4, Betty Bockus 2, Doreen Clough 1, Jane Tell 0 and Morris 0.
In the Alberta quarterfinals, the Edmonton Mortons defeated the University of Alberta Pandas 39-38; 35-31 (Total: 74-69). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Mortons prevailed 39-38 as Hole scored 10, MacBeth 6, roadbent 4, D Calloway 4, Wagner 4, Hudson 4, Zaruk 4 and Colville 3, while Smith and Grant were scoreless. Mercer led the Pandas with 17. MacFarlane added 8, Tanner 5, Anderson 2, Nufer 2, Millar 2 and Cook 2, while Eckert, Farley and Visser were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Mortons edged the Pandas 35-31 as Gladys Wagner scored 9, Grant 8, Kay MacBeth 7, Hole 3, Zaruk 2, Colville 2 and Calloway 2, while Smith and Broadbent were scoreless. Kay Turner scored 8 to lead the Pandas (coached by Elaine Fildes). Doris Nufer added 7, MacFarlane 4, Mercer 3, Anderson 2, Millar 2, Farley 2 and Eckett 2, while Cook and Visser were scoreless.
In the Alberta semis, Edmonton Army & Navy Pats d’d Edmonton Mortons 32-29; 29-18; 28-25 (2g-0). The Pats won game one but the Mortons protested the use of an ineligible player, Charlotte Gibb, because she’d played no league games. The A.A.B.A. tossed the result and ordered the game replayed. In that defaulted game, Eleanor McIntosh paced the Pats with 16. Sylvia Calder added 6, Edith Skitch 4, Evelyn Cramer 2, Marlene Schultz 2 and Charlotte Gibb 2, while Olive Williams, Ginny Gibson, Phyllis Davies, Betty McMurray, Clara Cornelius, Dorothy Allan and Clare Hollingsworth were scoreless. Gladys Wagner paced the Mortons with 11. Kay MacBeth added 6, Joan Hudson 4, Hole 3, Zaruk 2, S Callaway 2 and D Callaway 2, while Smith and Broadbent were scoreless.
In the other Alberta semi, the Cardston Shooting Stars dispatched the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Clipper Queens 40-35; 50-30 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, Cardston prevailed 40-35 as Agnes Davidson scored 13, Afton Beazer 8, Shirley Gibb 8, Merle Johnson 5, Marilyn Sheffield 3 and Quinton 3, while Ruth Sloan, Verla Blackmore and Colleen Peterson were scoreless. Enid Dowdle led the Clipper Queens with 16. Darlene Proctor added 6, M Ririe 5, H Fairbanks 5 and Krause 3, while Thompson, J Ririe, Jackie Ririe, V Fairbanks, J Selk and Stone were scoreless. Cardston led 22-15 at the half. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Shooting Stars completed the series sweep with a 50-30 win as Agnes Davidson scored 14, Afton Beazer 14, Glenna Beazer 10, Quinton 7, Shirley Gibb 3 and Merle Johnson 2, while Ruth Sloan, Verla Blackmore, Marilyn Sheffield and Colleen Peterson was scoreless. Darlene Proctor led coach Lloyd Sabey’s Clipper Queens with 9. Enid Dowdle added 7, Jackie Ririe 5, Krause 4, M Ririe 3 and H Fairbanks 2, while Rie, Fairbanks, Selk and Stone were scoreless.
In the Alberta finals, the Cardston Shooting Stars defeated the Edmonton Army & Navy Pats 43-37; 45-47; 39-29 (2g-1). …………………………………………………… In game one, Cardston prevailed 43-37 as Ophea Quinton broke open a 35-35 game with a bucket and three free throws in the final three minutes. Afton Beazer paced the shooting Stars with 16. Agnes Davidson added 10, Quinton 10, Glenna Beazer 2, Marilyn Sheffield 2 and Merle Johnson 2, while Shirley Gibb, Ruth Sloan and Colleen Peterson were scoreless. Elaine McIntosh led the Pats with 16. Schultz added 7, Clara Cornelis 6, Edith Skitch 3, Cramer 3 and Sylvia Calder 2, while McMurray and Dalles were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Edmonton prevailed 47-45 in double overtime. The score was knotted at 36 after regulation and at 40 after the first overtime. Evelyn McIntosh paced the Pats with 17. Marlene Schultz added 11, Edith Skitch 8, Cramer 4, Clara Cornelis 4 and Sylvia Calder 3, while Davis was scoreless. Agnes Davidson paced the Shooting Stars with 11, Ophea Quinton added 9, Afton Beazer 8, Glenna Beazer 6, Merle Johnson 6, Shirley Gibb 3 and Colleen Peterson 2, while Ruth Sloan and Marilyn Sheffield were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game three, Cardston took the series with a 38-29 win as Afton Beazer scored 9, Agnes Davidson 9, Ophea Quinton 8, Ruth Sloan 7, Merle Johnson 3 and Marilyn Sheffield 2, while Verla Blackmore and Colleen Peterson were scoreless. Eleanor McIntosh led the Pats with 15. Sylvia Calder added 4, Marlene Schultz 4, Edith Skitch 3, Evelyn Cramer 2 and Betty McMurray 1, while Phyllis Davies and Clara Cornelius were scoreless. The Pats (coached by Clare Hollingsworth) also included Dorothy Allen, Olive Williams, Ginny Gibson and Charlotte Gibb.
In the British Columbia finals, the Vancouver Eiler Diamonds defeated the Victoria C&C Taxis 60-43; 65-23 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Eilers (a selected all-star squad, coached by Ruth Wilson, which was the only senior A team entered in the Vancouver & District League) dusted the Taxis 60-43 as Dot Vincent scored 13, Pat McIntosh 9, Noreen Stoddart 8, Summers 8, Slater 6, Campbell 6, Fairweather 4, L McDermott 4 and M McDermott 2, while Crooks was scoreless. Marion Kennedy led Victoria with 18. Flo Kennedy added 12, Kaltenbach 4, C Kennedy 3, Pettigrew 3, Peterson 2 and Stevens 1, while Stoltze was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, Vancouver took the series with a 65-23 win as Noreen Stoddart scored 12, Dorothy Vincent 12, Campbell 11, L McDermott 10, Slater 5, Fairweather 5, N McDermott 5 and Daryl Vincent 1, while McIntosh was scoreless. Marion Kennedy led the Taxis with 9. Florence Kennedy added 4, Helen Pettigrew 4, Cash Kennedy 3, Barbara Peterson 2 and Evelyn Stoltze 1, while Rita Kaltenbach was scoreless. Victoria (coached by Hank Rowe) also included Shirley Steven.
In the West quarterfinals, the Vancouver Eiler Diamonds defeated the Cardston Shooting Stars 44-42; 56-31 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Eilers prevailed 44-42 as Louise McDermott scored 8, Doreen Campbell 8, Beverley Slater 7, Nora McDermott 6, Pat MacIntosh 5, Noreen Stoddart 4, Mearnie Summers 3 and Joyce Fairweather 3, while Vincent and Crooks were scoreless. Agnes Davidson led the Shooting Stars with 16. Afton Beazer added 11, Quinton 11 and Merle Johnson 4, while Glenna Beazer, Shirley Gibb, Ruth Sloan, Verla Blackmore, Marilyn Sheffield and Colleen Peterson were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Eilers completed the series sweep with a 56-31 win as Doreen Campbell scored 14, Pat MacIntosh 13, Mearnie Summers 11, Nora McDermott 5, Joyce Fairweather 3, Noreen Stoddart 2, Betty Crooks 2 and Louise McDermott 2. Afton Beazer paced the Shooting Stars with 10. Agnes Davidson added 8, Quinton 5, Merle Johnson 4 and Marilyn Sheffield 2, while Verla Blackmore, Glenna Beazer, Ruth Sloan, Colleen Peterson and Shirley Gibb were scoreless. The Shooting Stars (coached by Ray Stoddard and managed by Charley Cheesman) also included Opha Davidson.
In the West quarterfinals and Saskatchewan finals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskiettes defeated the Regina Shooters 70-29; 44-17 (Total: 114-47). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Huskiettes pounded Regina 70-29 as Lydia Yaremchuk scored 23, Pat Lawson 16, Peggy Wilton 13, Donna Pryor 7, Garnier 6 and Sylvia Fedoruk 5, while Young, Reid and Campbell were scoreless. Mabel Richardson led the Shooters with 11. Herden added 8, Jean Strumm 5, Irene Wilkie 3 and Ford 2, while Whittridge, Seider and Lambrecht were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Huskiettes whipped the Shooters 44-18 as Peggy Wilton scored 16, Pat Lawson 12, Donna Pryor 6, Lydia Yaremchuk 4, Garnier 4 and Sylvia Fedoruk 2, while Young, Taylor and Campbell were scoreless. Jean Strumm led Regina with 6. Whitridge added 4, Irene Wilkie 2, Mabel Richardson 2, Herden 2 and Ford 2, while Lambrecht and Seider were scoreless.
In the Western semis, the Vancouver Eilers defeated the University of Saskatchewan Huskiettes 41-43; 46-34 (Total: 87-77). …………………………………………………… In game one, the host Huskiettes prevailed 43-41 despite trailing 24-19 at the half. Pat Lawson led the Huskiettes with 20. Peggy Wilton added 11, Lydia Yaremchuk 7, Garnier 4 and Sylvia Fedoruk 1, while Donna Pryor and Taylor were scoreless. Pat McIntosh led the Eilers with 8. Mearnie Summers added 8, Louise McDermott 7, Beverley Slater 6, Doreen Campbell 4, Nora McDermott 4, Noreen Stoddart 2 and Dot Vincent 2, while McKenzie was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Eilers prevailed 46-34 as Mearnie Summer scored 22, Joyce Fairweather 7, McIntosh 5, Slater 4, N McDermott 4, Stoddart 2 and D Campbell 2, while D Vincent and L McDermott were scoreless. Peggy Wilton scored 12 to lead the Huskiettes (coached by Ivan King, manager Ruth Noble). Pat Lawson added 9, Lydia Yaremchuk 6, Cam Garnier 4, Donna Pryor 2 and Sylvia Fedoruk 1, while June Taylor, Gladys Campbell and Ruth Reid were scoreless. Starter Jean Young did not play because of a hand injury.
In the other Western semi, the Winnipeg Canadian Ukrainian Athletic Club Blues defeated the Winnipeg Sweaterettes 28-32; 32-27; x-x; 16-26; 34-20 (3g-2). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Sweaterettes shocked the Blues 32-28 as Jackson scored 7, Bay 6, Ostapowich 5, Kulbaba 5, Engborg 5 and Bonner 4, while Brisky, Gunnlaugson, Schoales, McLellan and Hilton were scoreless. Elva Waslyk led the Blues with 10. Dowhanyk added 7, Shero 4, Middleton 4, Roberts 2 and Federowski 1, while McClellan, Buchko, Lulewick, Wallins and Tkach were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Blues evened the series by edging the Sweaterettes 32-27 as Elva Waslyk scored 1. Marg Federowski 7, Lesia Dowhanyk 6, Ruth Middleton 5 and Doris Shero 3, while Wallins, Pat Roberts, Mary Buchko, McClellan, Helen Lulewick and Bernice Tkach were scoreless. Ruth Engborg paced the Sweaterettes with 9. Gwen Jackson added 7, Elsie Kulbaba 4, Grace Bay 4, Bonnar and Jean McLellan 1, while Ostapowich, Schoales and Hilton were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game four, the Sweaterettes evened the series with a 26-16 win as Gwen Jackson scored 9, Elsie Kulbaba 6, Ruth Engborg 4, Grace Bay 3, Jean McLellan 3, Marg Gunnlaugson 2 and Bonnar 1, while Schoales and Ostapowich were scoreless. Lesia Dohanyk paced the Blues with 7. Pat Roberts added 4, McClellan 3, Marg Federowski 2 and Doris Shero 1, while Mary Buchko, Helen Lulewick, Bernice Tkach, Ruth Middleton and Elva Waslyk were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game five, the Blues took the series with a 34-20 win as Elva Waslyk scored 12, Lesia Dowhanyk 7, Pat Roberts 7, Marg Federowski 4, Doris Shero 3 and Mary Buchko 2, while Helen Lulewick, Bernice Tkach and Ruth Middleton were scoreless. The Blues hit 10-26 from the line, while the Sweaterettes hit 4-19. Gwen Jackson scored 8 to pace the Sweaterettes (coached by Roy Wittenberg). Marg Gunnlaugson added 4, Elsie Kulbaba 3, Jean McLennan 3 and Engborg 2, while Bonner, Grace Bay, Schoales and Ostapowich were scoreless.
In the Western final, Vancouver Eiler Diamonds defeated the Winnipeg Canadian Ukrainian Athletic Club Blues 61-42; 54-43 (2g-0). …………………………………………………… In game one, the Eilers led 24-19 at the half and broke the game open early in the second half and romped to a 61-42 win. Mearnie Summers paced the Eilers with 12. Pat McIntosh added 11, Doreen Campbell 8, Nora McDermott 7, Beverley Slater 7, Joyce Fairweather 6, Dot Vincent 5, Noreen Stoddart 2, Daryl Vincent 2 and McKenzie 1. Evelyn Waslyk paced Winnipeg with 10. Lesia Dowhanyk 8, Ruth Middleton 5, Doris Shero 4, Pat Roberts 4, Ludewick 4, Marg Federowski 3, Mary Buchko 2 and Marg McClellan 1, while Walanas was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In game two, the Eilers prevailed 54-43 as their transition game worked to perfection. Mearnie Summers scored 13 for Vancouver as did Dot Vincent. Daryl Vincent added 1, Doreen Campbell 9, Joyce Fairweather 3, Pat McIntosh 2, Nora McDermott 1, McKenzie 0, Beverly Slater 9 and Noreen Stoddart 2. Elva Waslyk paced Winnipeg (coached by Hal Mauthe, assisted by Mill Kanuiga and managed by John Shaley) with 20. Lesia Dowhanyk added 7, Marg Federowski 5, Ruth Middleton 5, Pat Roberts 3 and Doris Shero 3, while Mary Buchko, Helen Lukewich, Marg Mclelland and Wallins were scoreless.
In the national final, the Vancouver Eilers defeated the Toronto Montgomery Maids 60-53; 57-51; 61-37 (3g-0).
In game one, the Vancouver Eilers won 60-53 despite trailing 15-9 at the start. But the Eilers went on a 18-13 run in the second quarter to take a 28-27 lead at the half. Eiler center Beverley Slater scored 13, including 7-10 from the line and three one hand hook shots that Toronto simply couldn’t stop. Mearnie Summers added 8, Joyce Fairweather 8, Doreen Campbell 8, Louise McDermott 6, Nora McDermott 6, Dot Vincent 4, Betty Crooks 1, Noreen Stoddart 2 and Pat MacIntosh 1. Toronto was led by Marg Schram 12, Nora Young 11, Helen Butterworth 10, Dot Smerdon 9, Marj Shedd 7, Betty Whiston 5, Muriel Mitchell 1, Eleanor Bolton 0 and Helen Zarska 0. Vancouver shot 14-21 from the line, while Toronto was 5-6 from the line.
In game two, the Eilers won 57-51 as they broke to an early 16-7 lead and then maintained a 6-12-point margin til the final buzzer. Vancouver ran its fastbreak beautifully, while hitting 13-18 from the line. Toronto hit 7-14 from the line. Nora McDermott paced Vancouver with 11. Noreen Stoddart added 9, Pat McIntosh 8, Mearnie Summers 8, Betty Crooks 8, D Campbell 6, B Crooks 5, D Vincent 4, B Slater 2, J Fairweather 2 and L McDermott 2. Norah Young led Toronto with 15. Helen Butterworth added 11, Dot Smerdon 10, Betty Whiston 8, M Schramm 8 and M Mitchell 1, while E Bolton, H Zarska and M Shedd were scoreless.
In game three, the Eilers pasted the Maids 61-37 as Mearnie Summers scored 13, Doreen Campbell 11, Dot Vincent 7, Betty Crooks 5, Nora McDermott 5, Pat MacIntosh 5, Joyce Fairweather 4, Noreen Stoddart 4, Beverley Slater 4 and Louise McDermott 3. Nora Young paced the Montgomery Maids with 9. Marg Shedd added 6, Marg Schram 5, Muriel Mitchell 5, Betty Whiston 4, Helen Butterworth 4, Dot Smerdon 4, while Eleanor Bolton and Helen Zarska were scoreless. Vancouver shot 13-15 from the line.
The runner-up Toronto Montgomery Maids: Nora Young; Marg Shedd; Marg Schram; Helen Butterworth; Dot Smerdon; Betty Whiston; Muriel Mitchell; Eleanor Bolton; Helen Zarska; Betty Kirk;
The champion Vancouver Eiler Diamonds: Beverley Slater; Mearnie Summers; Joyce Fairweather; Betty Crooks; Noreen Stoddart; Doreen Campbell; Nora McDermott; Louise McDermott; Dot Vincent; Daryl Vincent; Pat MacIntosh; Nora McDermott; McKenzie; coach Ruth Wilson