Riders Notch Third Victory 44-38 (1-25-50)

Port Washington's victory-starved Purple Riders (3-9) rolled to their third triumph in 12 starts Tuesday night by tripping Fresno 44-38 on the home floor. Trailing 6-4 at the close of the first round, the Riders got rolling in the second period and forged in front to stay, posting second and third period margins of 21-18 and 34-27. Bob Jones paced the winners with 12 points while his mates Bill Jones and Harold Weber each collected 10. Todd lead the Fresno crew with 13 markers.
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Fresno topped the reserve battle 35-24.
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PORT WASHINGTON 44
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Harold Weber....5-0-10
West...................1-2-4
Bob Jones..........5-2-12
Bill Jones...........5-0-10
Frank................3-2-8
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FRESNO 38
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Todd 13 points
Unknown 25 points
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Wednesday, January 25, 1950
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio