Purple Riders Chalk Up 7th Win Of Year 67-56 (1-20-54)

Port Washington 's Purple Riders climbed over the .500 mark last night as they defeated the Keene Cardinals for the second time. The Riders opened their schedule with a 68-40 win over the Cards. After Port had amassed a 39-19 halftime lead, Coach Bray Toot began experimenting with his reserves and Keene outscored the Riders 18-8 the third quarter which ended 47-37. The Port regulars returned to protect the victory. Kenny Huston's 23 points were high for Port while Paul Frank and Larry Combs had 14 and 13, respectively. Bill Tompkins led Keene with 17 points. Port Washinton's record is now 3-3 in league play and 7-6 overall. The Reserve game was also won by Port 54-24 over Keene.
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PORT WASHINGTON 67
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Fred Welsch 2-1-5
Ken Huston 8-7-23
Paul Frank 5-4-14
Larry Combs 6-1-13
Jim Landon 3-0-6
Peters 0-1-1
Jones 1-0-2
Gary Dichler 1-1-3
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KEENE 56
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Bill Tompkins 7-3-17
Layman 5-1-11
Wells 2-4-8
Darr 4-0-8
Casey 1-2-4
Eberwine 1-0-2
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Wednesday, January 20, 1954
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio