Port Rambles Over Malvern 77-56 (12-7-55)

With Ed Bates rattling the rims for 13 fielders and a free throw for 27 points, the Port Washington Purple Riders (1-1) (4-1) had little difficulty at Malvern last night as they romped to a victory over the host Green Hornets. Coach Bray Toot's quint had a commanding 15-5 first period margin and led 32-27 at half time and 52-43 going into the final frame en route to its fourth triumph in five outings. Bill McConnell with 15 points followed Bates in the well-balanced Port offense while Ed Beach and Pete Everhart, with 18 and 14 points, respectively, topped the Malvern scoring. The Port Washington Reserves (5-0) maintained their winning streak by running over the Malvern Reserves 42-19.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 77
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Ed Bates 13-1-27
Bob Welsch 3-3-9
Bob Glazer 2-2-6
Nick Frank 2-4-8
Bill McConnell 7-1-15
Tom Jones 6-0-12
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MALVERN GREEN HORNETS
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Ed Beach 6-4-16
McCollister 4-1-9
Benedict 3-3-9
Pete Everhart 6-2-14
Simmons 0-2-2
Ferguson 3-0-6
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Wednesday, December 7, 1955
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio