A heated argument followed Sugarcreek-Shanesville's close win over Port Washington (3-3)(6-6) as Purple Riders fans claimed that a basket had not been counted in the final tally. The Official scorer's tally stood, however. Ken Huston, the Riders' spark plug and offensive ace, was injured early in the second period when he was struck on the head and he did not return to action until late in the game. The host Pirates led all the way and were on top 63-57 in the fading stages of the conflict with the Purple Riders crashing through to close the gap as time ran out. Max Miller tossed in 10 action shots and two free throws for 22 points with Bill Ray collecting 20 to pace the Pirates to victory. Fred Welsch of the Riders was high with 19, Paul Frank had 15 and Larry Combs got 11. The defeat left Port and the Pirates (3-3) deadlocked in fifth place with Stone Creek. In the Reserve game Sugarcreek-Shanesville completed the sweep of Port 23-20. Sugarcreek-Shanesville was again a winner in the Grades game 33-29 over Wooster Highway.*
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SUGARCREEK-SHANESVILLE 63
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Bill Ray 8-4-20
Pfister 3-3-9
Max Miller 10-2-22
Spahr 3-1-7
Snyder 2-0-4
Brown 1-1-3
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PORT WASHINGTON 62
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Fred Welsch 8-3-19
Ken Huston 1-1-3
Larry Combs 5-1-11
Gary Dichler 2-1-5
Jim Landon 0-3-3
Paul Frank 5-5-15
Peters 2-2-6
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Saturday, January 16, 1954
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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