Port Breezes Past Malvern 77-38 (1-25-56)

It took the Port Washington Purple Riders (4-3) (10-5) two quarters to snap out of their lethargy, but they had little difficulty in recording their fourth straight win with an easy victory over the Malvern Green Hornets last night. Ahead by 15-9 after one quarter, the Riders found themselves matched in pointmaking the second frame as they took the long rest break with a 28-21 margin. With Ed Bates, Tom Jones and Nick Frank showing the way, the host club roared to a 46-27 lead during the third quarter and then coasted to the decision. Ed Bates concluded as top scorer with 18 points, while Nick Frank hit 15 and Tom Jones 13. Bob Benedict tallied 15 to lead Malvern. The Port Washington Reserves (12-2) picked up another win beating the Malvern Reserves 52-36. The Port Washington Reserves are having one of their best years ever. Don't miss a game folks.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 77
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Ed Bates 7-4-18
Denver Glazer 4-1-9
Tom Jones 6-1-13
Nick Frank 6-3-15
Bob Welsch 4-1-9
Jerry Hannahs 0-3-3
Bill McConnell 2-4-8
Don Ferrall 1-0-2
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MALVERN GREEN HORNETS 38
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Beach 1-0-2
Miller 1-0-2
McCollister 1-2-4
Pryer 1-0-2
Bob Benedict 6-3-15
Maske 0-1-1
King 0-3-3
Everhart 2-0-4
Walker 1-0-2
Unkeier 2-0-4
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Wednesday, January 25, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio