Although Port Washington (2-3) (6-5) threatened continuously, the Gnadenhutten Indians (4-1) (11-1) managed to stave off all the Purple Rider threats to maintain their lead after jumping to a 6-0 edge early in the contest. After the Riders had missed three easy shots at the outset of the game, the Indians took command and were in front 14-8 at the quarter's end. The Tribe led at the half 32-26 and boosted their advantage to 10 points midway in the third quarter before Port trimmed the deficit to three points, 48-45, going into the final frame. Ed Shull, having the best night of his scholastic career, kept the Redskins out in front with his one-handed jump shots from near the foul circle and the Tribesmen had their 11th victory and their second nod over Port. Only five cagers played for the winners and Eldon Miller led the scoring with 18 points followed by Shull with 16, Lloyd Porter with 14 and Glen Hines with 12. Port Washington, dropping its third straight game, had the evening's top scorer in Ed Bates who tallied 26 while Tom Jones had 17. A total of 27 fouls were called, 14 against the winners who made 12 of 20 free throws, while Port Washington dropped through 12 of 21 tries. The Port Washington Reserves (8-2) bounced the Gnadenhutten Reserves 45-41). The Port Washington Grades (2-1) lost to the Gnadenhutten Graders 46-39.*
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GNADENHUTTERN INDIANS 64
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Glen Hines 5-2-12
Lloyd Porter 6-2-14
Ed Shull 8-0-16
Eldon Miller 6-6-18
Tom Roth 1-2-4
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 58
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Tom Jones 5-7-17
Bob Welsch 4-3-11
Ed Bates 12-2-26
Bill McConnell 1-0-2
Denver Glazer 1-0-2
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Saturday, January 7, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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