Bolivar Nips Riders 47-37 (1-21-50)

Coach Warren Craigo's Cardinals (8-7) had trouble finding the range in the first half, but came back with a 33-point surge in the last two periods to notch the triumph. Leading 7-5 at the close of the initial round, Bolivar fell off the pace in the second quarter and dropped behind 20-12 at the half. With Ed Grossenbacher and Bill Willard sparking the onslaught, the Cardinals unleashed a 20-point splurge in the third period and were in command 32-24 going into the final frame. Grossenbacher copped scoring laurels by meshing 13 markers while Willard followed close behind with 12. Harold Weber paced Port Washington (2-9) with 10 points.
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Port Washington won the reserve game (score unknown).
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BOLIVAR 47
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Ed Grossenbacher 13 points
Bill Willard 12 points
Unknown 22 points
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PORT WASHINGTON 37
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Harold Weber......4-2-10
Allen Corbett.......0-0-0
West......................2-1-5
Bob Jones.............3-1-7
Bill Jones..............2-4-8
Bob Frank............3-1-7
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Saturday, January 21, 1950
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio