County Loop Pairings Set (2-1-57)

Drawings for the 35th Annual Tuscarawas County Class A Basketball Tournament will be held at 9AM, Monday at the offices of County Supt. W.E. Laws, located in the former Children's Home on South Tuscarawas Avenue in Dover. The tournament once again is slated for Dover's Memorial Hall beginning Monday, February 11, and will conclude Saturday, February 23, after seven nights of action. Supt. Laws will be tourney manager. The top four teams in the county league standings after tonight's games will be seeded with the champion and runner-up placed in opposite brackets. Strasburg appears to have the county crown wrapped up for the fifth consecutive year and will be assured of the number one spot. Stone Creek and Gnadenhutten are almost certain to be other seeded quintets, while the fourth position will go to either Baltic, Tuscarawas Valley or Port Washington, depending on the outcome of tonight's contests. Following two games February 11, three more are slated each night on February 13 and 14, followed by two clashes February 16. Two games each night are then slated for February 21, 22 and then the tourney champion runner-up and consolation titlist will be decided on February 23 with two games. The three mentioned above will advance to the sectional playoffs also held at Memorial Hall. Nine referees, selected by a poll of particpating coaches, have been obtained to officiate the tournament. They include Allen Veigel of Dover, Ed Smith of Strasburg, Glen Zimmerman of Sugarcreek, Jim Morgam of New Philadelphia, Jordan Besozzi of Uhrichsville, Frank Cox of Roswell, Jim Galbraith of Jewett, Max Kister of Shreve and Charles McElhaney of Newcomerstown.
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Friday, February 1, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Gnaden Holds 2nd Spot By Beating Tusky Valley (1-30-57)

The first two places in the Tuscarawas County Class A Basketball League remained unchanged after last night's action, but a heated battle may be in the making for second, third, and fourth spots. Strasburg took a thrilling 67-64 verdict from Midvae to hold first spot and t remain undefeated in county league play in seven games, while also racking up its 48th straight loop victory. The second place Gnadenhutten Indians over-powered Tuscarawas Valley 61-42 in the final quarter and ended its league play in second place thus far with a 7-2- record. Stone Creek moved into contention for a tie for second place honors with a resounding 99-47 victory over Dundee as the Panthers posted a 6-2 loop mark. Baltic idel last night, is in fourth spot, while Tusky Valley is fifth with a 4-3 record. In the other county league game touted Port Washington had to rely on Ed Bates to carry them to a 66-59 victory over 9th place Tuscarawas.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY CLASS A LEAGUE STANDINGS
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Strasburg 7-0
Gnadenhutten 7-2
Stone Creek 6-2
Baltic 5-2
Tuscarawas Valley 4-3
Port Washington 4-3
Midvale 2-5
Sugarcreek 1-6
Tuscarawas 1-7
Dundee 0-7
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Wednesday, January 30, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Bates Carries Riders To Win Over Broncos 66-59 (1-30-57)

The phenomenal shooting of Ed Bates carried the Port Washington Purple Riders (4-3) (11-5) to victory over the fired-up Tuscarawas Broncos (1-7) (1-14). From about 25-feet out, Ed Bates dropped them in with uncanny accuracy missing about three times in 18 attempts for 30 points and adding four fouls for 34 points for the evening. Port was pushed hard all the way by the charges of Coach Stanley Culp as the highly favored Riders held slim leads of 16-12, 31-28 and 48-47 at the end of the first three quarters. The hustling Broncos went ahead once by a 49-48 score early in the fourth period. Tusky kept pace with the Riders, but Ed Bates couldn't be stopped as the 6-1 senior netted 22 big points in the last half. Tusky gave an indication of new life for tournament play, while Port made a less impressive showing then their 77-42 win over Tusky earlier in the season. The Tuscarawas ReserveS topped the Port Washington Reserves (5-8) 34-29. And once again, the Tuscarawas Graders stopped the Port Washington Graders (3-2) 56-43.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 66
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Ed Bates 15-4-34
Jim Emler 2-2-6
Nick Frank 1-0-2
Denver Glazer 4-4-12
Jerry Hannahs 5-2-12
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TUSCARAWAS BRONCOS 59
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Caviness 8-6-22
Robinson 2-4-8
Mezger 1-0-2
Tom Vesco 2-0-4
Phillips 0-2-2
Everett 1-0-2
Hill 7-5-19
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Wednesday, January 30, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Gnaden Gains 2nd Spot (1-26-57)

The Stone Creek high basketball team was the villian in last night's action in the Tuscarawas County Class A Basketball League. The Panthers stopped the powerful Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 55-40 and dropped the latter into fifth spot, while gaining third place themselves. The Trojans were in second place last week with a 4-1 record, while Stone Creek was in fourth place with a 4-2 mark. The Baltic Eagles gained a tie for third with Stone Creek by waltzing past Tuscarawas to the tune of 80-53. Strasburg remained in first place with a resounding 97-47 win over Sugarcreek. The victory was the sixth straight this year and the 47th straight loop verdict in the last five years. Gnadenhutten's Indians, in third place last week, edged past Midvale 87-81 and with the help of Stone Creek shuffled into second place. The tribe has a 6-2 record in the circuit and has only to meet Tuscarawas Valley to finish out county league play.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY CLASS A LEAGUE STANDINGS
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Strasburg 6-0
Gnadenhutten 6-2
Stone Creek 5-2
Baltic 5-2
Tuscarawas Valley 4-2
Port Washington 3-3
Midvale 2-4
Sugarcreek 1-6
Tuscarawas 1-6
Dundee 0-6
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Saturday, January 26, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Upset Win Over Port (1-19-57)

The powerful Strasburg Tigers notched their 46th consecutive Tuscarawas County Class "A" victory last night, strengthened their lead in the league with five victories and loomed as the county's best team once again as they halted an early Stone Creek surge to cop a 64-54 verdict. The Tigers, with a season record of 12 wins and one loss, had considerable trouble in stopping the Panthers who held leads at the end of the first two quarters. Stone Creek now has a 4-2 loop mark and a 11-4 season record. The Baltic Eagles, up and down all season, upset the Port Washington Purple Riders 81-79 in the best game of the evening. Both teams had identical loop marks of 3-2 going into the contest. The Eagles moved into a tie for fourth place with Stone Creek. Baltic is 11-4 and Port 10-5 for the season. In the other contests the Gnadenhutten Indians copped their fifth league win as against two losses with a 75-61 victory over Sugarcreek and winless Tuscarawas stopped Dundee 69-65 for its first victory of the season. Gnaden moved into the third spot behind Tuscarawas Valley who was idle while Dundee was stranded in the cellar all alone with no victories.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY CLASS "A" LEAGUE STANDINGS
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Strasburg 5-0
Tuscarawas Valley 4-1
Gnadenhutten 5-2
Stone Creek 4-2
Baltic 4-2
Port Washington 3-3
Midvale 2-3
Sugarcreek 1-5
Tuscarawas 1-5
Dundee 0-6
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LAST NIGHT'S RESULTS
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Tuscarawas 68, Dundee 65
Gnadenhutten 75, Sugarcreek 61
Baltic 81, Port Washington 79
Strasburg 64, Stone Creek 54
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Saturday, January 19, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Eagles Trail All The Way 81-79 (1-19-57)

With the two teams carrying identical season and league records into the contest, both squads put on a determined show, but the Baltic Eagles (4-2) (11-4), on their home court, gave the fans something to cheer about as Carl Wallace hit on a fielder and foul shot with only three seconds to go to bring in the victory for Baltic. Both teams had a 10-4 season and 3-2 league marks going into the contest in which the Purple Riders of Port Washington (3-3) (10-5) were heavily favored. Port Washington, as was expected, jumped into the lead in the first quarter, holding a 17-15 advantage, and then the two teams kept the same pace with Port leading 41-38 by halftime. The score was still close at the end of the third quarter with Port on top 60-56. Then in the final quarter, the Purple Riders started hitting well and at one time held an 11-point advantage, but Glen Reidenbach, who tallied a smashing 38 points for the evening, began whizzing them through for the Eagles. Before it was over he had tallied 14 to give the Eagles the lead. The lead changed hands seven times before Wallace put the finishing touches on the upset victory. Other than Glen Reidenbach's 38, Sam Jacobs dumped in 20 and John Rice had 10. Big Ed Bates topped port Washington's scoring with 26 markers, while Denver Glazer added a good plunch with 21 and Nick Frank with 16. In the Reserve game, Baltic won 40-35 over Port Washington (5-7). Port Washington Graders (3-1) dumped the Baltic Graders 47-42.
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BALTIC EAGLES 81
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John Rice 4-2-10
Sam Jacobs 7-6-20
Carl Wallace 2-1-5
Ladrach 0-1-1
Glen Reidenbach 16-6-38
Huprich 2-3-7
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 79
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Ed Bates 8-10-26
Jim Emler 2-4-8
Nick Frank 7-2-16
Denver Glazer 8--5-21
Jerry Hannahs 4-0-8
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Saturday, January 19, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Ed Bates Paces Port Victory 89-65 (1-16-57)

CONESVILLE - With Ed Bates pouring through 13 fielders and four free throws for 30 points, the Port Washington Purple Riders (10-4) continued their winning ways last night as they chalked up a victory over Conesville. Coach Jim Pfeiffer's Riders, after a bad start, have now won seven straight games, 10 in their last 11 starts. Conesville trailed by 13 points at each of the first two periods as Port Washington took 22-15 and 48-35 leads before increasing it to 70-54 going into the final frame. Three other Purple Riders tallied in double figures as Nick Frank and Denver Glazer each scored 18 points and Jim Emler added 10. Nick Frank fouled out midway in the last quarter. Jim Lafferty was top scorer for Conesville with 28 points. The Conesville Reserves dropped the Port Washington Reserves (5-6) 40-34.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 89
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Ed Bates 13-4-30
Jim Emler 5-0-10
Nick Frank 6-6-18
Denver Glazer 9-0-18
Jerry Hannahs 3-3-9
Don Ferrell 2-0-4
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CONESVILLE 65
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C. Moyer 5-2-12
Jim Lafferty 12-4-28
D. Moyer 6-2-14
Albertson 1-2-4
Shroyer 1-0-2
Tumblin 2-1-5
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Wednesday, January 16, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Strasburg Seeks 11th Cage Win (1-15-57)

The Strasburg Tigers, ranked seventh in the Associated Press Class 'A' high school basketball poll today, will be seeking their 11th victory in 12 outings when they visit Big Prairie tonight. The Strasburg-Big Prairie clash is one of 11 games scheduled for this evening. Other games booked have Tuscarawas at Stone Creek, Fresno at Baltic, Dundee at Tuscasrawas Valley, Port Washington at Conesville, Beach City at Berlin, Cadiz at Dennison, Jefferson Union at Carrollton, Malvern at Conotton Valley, Holloway at Freeport and Dennison St. Mary's at Cambridge St. Benedict's. Three other county teams were mentioned in the ratings. They were Gnadenhutten (12-3), Stone Creek (10-3) and Tuscarawas Valley (9-2).
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Tuesday, January 15, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

2 Teams Tied For 2nd (1-12-57)

Two teams, undefeated in Tuscarawas County Basketball League play, were thrashed soundly last night as a result the powerful Strasburg Tigers emerged as the only team unbeaten and is leading the loop with four victories. The Tigers staged a great comeback and blasted Tuscarawas Valley 52-34 at the Trojans home court. The victory was the 45th straight league win over the past five years for the Bengals of Coach Chuck Caniford. Previously, the Valley cagers were tied for the lead with a 4-0 mark. The "unpredictable" Gnadenhutten Indians did what wasn't expected of them last night as they trounced Stone Creek 86-68. The Panthers of Coach Ed McGlumphy, tied for first spot, had won four straight loop contests, while Gnaden was winners of three of five games. The Indians are still in fourth spot, while Stone Creek and Tuscarawas Valley are tied for second. In other action Baltic tripped a battling Sugarcreek club 77-70 as the Pirates went without the services of Merle Clum who moved to New Philadelphia; Midvale trounced Tuscarawas 89-33 and Port Washington racked up Dundee 91-45.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY BASKETBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS
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Strasburg 4-0
Stone Creek 4-1
Tuscarawas Valley 4-1
Gnadenhutten 4-2
Baltic 3-2
Port Washington 3-2
Midvale 2-3
Sugarcreek 1-4
Dundee 0-5
Tuscarawas 0-5
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Saturday, January 12, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

23 Players See Action For Port 91-45 (1-12-57)

The Purple Riders of Port Washington (3-2) (9-4) employed 23 players in routing Dundee (0-5) (1-10) with 13 of them getting into the scoring act. In posting the victory Port Washington rolled to a 21-10 lead after the first quarter and then, holding Dundee to only four points, picked up 22 more to take a 43-14 advantage by half time. Dundee scored 19 and the Riders only 11 points in the third quarter to cut the lead to a 54-33 score, but in the final period the winners pumped 37 points through the hoop to coast to the victory. Big Ed Bates, playing all but two minutes of the game, led all scorers with 28 points, while Denver Glazer added 18 and Jim Emler and Nick Frank each netted 12. Bill Slemmer was high for the Bulldogs with 13 markers, while Dean Burrell hit for 12 points. No Reserve game reported.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 91
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Ed Bates 11-6-28
Jim Emler 5-2-12
Don Ferrell 1-0-2
Nick Frank 5-2-12
Dale Combs 0-1-1
Ray Myers 1-0-2
Denver Glazer 8-2-18
Ron Phillips 0-1-1
LeRoy Davies 1-0-2
Jerry Hannahs 3-2-8
Tom Gardner 1-0-2
Tom Decker 0-1-1
John Landon 0-2-2
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DUNDEE BULLDOGS 45
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Dean Burrell 2-8-12
Esh 1-0-2
Frutig 2-2-6
Sigrist 2-0-4
Bill Slemmer 6-1-13
Fruchey 3-2-8
Landis 0-0-0
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Saturday, January 12, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Trounces Broncos 77-42 (1-9-57)

PORT WASHINGTON - Coasting all the way, the Port Washington Purple Riders (8-4) had an easy time last night as they romped to a lopsided victory over the Broncos of Tuscarawas (0-9). The victory was the fifth straight for Coach Jim Pfeiffer's Riders. Ahead 23-14 and 48-28 at the end of the first two quarters, Port Washington raced to a 65-37 edge at the final break. Reserves began taking over late in the third frame and the entire Purple Rider varsity was on the bench the final period. Ed Bates and Nick Frank led the way with 19 and 17 points, respectively, while Frank Adams and Tom Vesco hit 16 and 12, respectively, for the Broncos. A total of 42 personals were called, 24 against the Broncos who lost three cagers via the foul route. One Rider committed five fouls. Port Washington made only 19 of 40 free throws, while Tuscarawas hit on 16 of 29. In the reserve game, Tuscarawas was the victor over Port Washington (5-5) 40-25.
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PORT WASHINTON PURPLE RIDERS 77
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Ed Bates 9-1-19
Jim Emler 1-5-7
Nick Frank 6-5-17
Denver Glazer 5-2-12
Jerry Hannahs 4-3-11
Don Ferrell 2-2-6
Dale Combs 0-1-1
Ron Phillips 1-0-2
John Landon 1-0-2
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TUSCARAWAS BRONCOS 42
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Hill 2-5-9
Tom Vesco 2-8-12
Bolden 1-0-2
Frank Adams 7-2-16
Phillips 1-1-3
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Wednesday, January 9, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Right Down The Line (1-8-57)

Two of the top three teams in the Class A County Basketball League have a player who has averaged above 20 points thus far this season, while the only other two cagers who have hit over 20 points per game are from also-ran quintets, according to our unofficial records. Ed Bates of Port Washington, which has a 2-2 record in the loop, is the top scorer with 263 points in 11 games for a 23.9 average. Ron Deibel of Stone Creek, who has scored 274 in 12 games for a 22.8 average, and Jerry Froman of Strasburg, who has scored 202 in 10 games, follow Ed Bates. Stone Creek and Strasburg are both undefeated in league action. Bill Slemmer of Dundee, which hasn't won but one game in 10 starts, is fourth with 200 points and 20 markers per game. Merle Clum, 6-4 sophomore of Sugarcreek, is fifth with 19 points per game on a 209 total in 11 games. From here on down the players are well mixed with every team having at least two players scoring over 10 points. Baltic, who started the season off with a loss and then rolled over five foes before hitting the skids to post a 7-4 record thus far, has five players scoring in double figures with two of them just over the 16 point mark. Gnadenhutten has four with Eldon Miller being tops with 18.3 per game, while Strasburg also has four. A most unusual thing has occurred on the Tiger squad as three players have averaged 10.6 points on a 106 total in 10 games. Tuscarawas Valley has three men in double figures with Ben Price leading the trio with an 18.1 per game on 163 points in nine games, while Port Washington also has three in the double diget column with Ed Bates being tops. Stone Creek, Dundee, Sugarcreek, Midvale and Tuscarawas all have two players averaging over 10 points per game. All players in the county league who have averaged over 10 points per game thus far are listed below.
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Ed Bates - Port Washington 263 - 11 - 23.9
Ron Diebel - Stone Creek 274 - 12 - 22.8
Jerry Froman - Strasburg 202 - 10 - 20.2
Bill Slemmer - Dundee 200 - 10 - 20.0
Merle Clum - Sugarcreek 200 - 11 - 19.0
Eldon Miller - Gnadenhutten 238 - 13 - 18.3
Ben Price - Tuscarawas Valley 163 - 9 - 18.1
Denver Glazer - Port Washington 188 - 13 - 17.1
John Colombo - Midvale 149 - 9 - 16.5
Glen Reidenbach - Baltic 178 - 11 - 16.3
John Rice - Baltic 177 - 11 - 16.1
Rod Reinhart - Stone Creek 183 - 12 15.7
Dick Leggett - Midvale 137 - 9 - 15.2
Ron Huprich - Baltic 151 - 11 - 13.7
Ken Hauster - Tuscarawas Valley 123 - 9 - 13.6
Nick Frank - Port Washington 147 - 11 - 13.3
Larry Briggs - Gnadenhutten 166 - 13 - 12.7
Tom Roth - Gnadenhutten 165 - 13 - 12.7
John Sigriet - Dundee 115 - 10 - 11.5
Sam Jacobs - Baltic 126 - 11 - 11.4
John Goss - Sugarcreek 125 - 11 - 11.3
Larry Ledrach - Baltic 121 - 11 - 11.0
Frank Adams - Tuscarawas 87 - 5 - 10.7
Woody Norris - Strasburg 106 - 10 - 10.6
Nick Hazwell - Strasburg 106 - 10 - 10.6
Chuck Burris - Strasburg 106 - 10 - 10.6
Larry Clark - Gnadenhutten 137 - 13 - 10.5
Ralph Vesco - Tuscarawas 85 - 8 - 10.5
Dave Wolfe - Tuscarawas Valley 54 - 5 - 10.4
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Tuesday, January 8, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Stone Creek Defeats Midvale For 4th Win (1-5-57)

The Stone Creek Panthers and Tuscarawas Valley Trojans emerged as the powers in the Tuscarawas County Class A Basketball League with Port Washington as the dark horse after last night's action. The PLanthers of Coach Ed McGlumphy surged in front in the final quarter to defeat the "hard-luck" Midvale Blue Devils 69-58. The loss was the worst thus far this season for the Bllue Devils. The Trojans verdict. Both Stone Creek and Tuscarawas Valley have four victories against no losses in county play and lead the loop with Strasburg unbeaten in three outings in loop action. Port Washington blasted the toutedGnadenhutten Indians 82-62 which came as a surprise to many cage fans. Previously Port tripped the Tribe 64-61 in a thrilling non-loop tilt. In the other contest Baltic whipped Dundee 75-57 as the Bulldogs played almost the entire last quarter with only four players. The game had been close up until the third man of the seven-man Dundee squad fouled out.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY BASKETBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS
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Stone Creek 4-0
Tuscarawas Valley 4-0
Strasburg 3-0
Gnadenhutten 3-2
Sugarcreek 2-2
Baltic 2-2
Port Washington 2-2
Midvale 1-3
Tuscarawas 0-4
Dundee 0-4
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Saturday, January 5, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Riders Win 2nd From Tribe 82-62 (1-5-57)

The steadily improving Purple Riders of Port Washington (2-2) (7-4) led all the way as they chalked up their second victory over Gnadenhutten (3-2) (9-3) as they posted commanding quarter leads of 23-11, 33-19 and 56-40 over the tribesmen. Coach Dick Scott's Indians were limited to eight points the second period before the Riders shifted into high gear and swished 49 points through the nets the second half to notch their fourth straight win and sixth victory in their last seven starts. Ed Bates and Denver Glazer continued their high-scoring pace for Coach Jim Pfeiffer's Riders as they hit 20 and 21 points, respectively, while Jerry Hannahs chimed in with 14 and Jim Emler had 15. The usual high-scoring Larry Biggs of Gnadenhutten was held to six points as Larry Clark led the Indians with 19. Eldon Miller and Ron Bradley followed with 16 and 14, respectively. Nick Frank, veteran Port Washington center, was knocked out in a scuffle under the boards early in the third quarter. He was treated by a physician who reported Frank had a slight concussion, but should be ready to play in the next Purple Rider game. The Reserve game was Gnadenhutten 40, Port Washington (5-4) 35. The Graders game was won by Port Washington (2-1) over Gnadenhutten 46-45.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 82
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Ed Bates 7-6-20
Jim Emler 5-5-15
Nick Frank 3-3-9
Denver Glazer 9-3-21
Jim Hannahs 6-2-14
Don Ferrell 1-1-3
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GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS 62
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Larry Biggs 3-0-6
Ron Bradley 5-4-14
Eldon Miller 6-4-16
Roth 1-2-4
Gooding 1-1-3
Larry Clark 6-7-19
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Saturday, January 5, 1957
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Wins 72-71 Over Midvale (Hannahs Wins Game) (12-29-56)

PORT WASHINGTON - Jerry Hannahs of Port Washington (1-2) (6-4) connected on one of two free throws in the final 20 seconds last night to culminate a hair-raising thriller and give the Purple Riders a decision over the Midvale Blue Devils (1-2) (3-4) here last night. Midvale appeared on the way to a victory as Port Washington could manage only four points the first period, hitting two baskets in 22 attempts for nine per cent as the Blue Devils took a 14-4 lead. The Purple Riders came back the second frame to score 27 points and creep to within four points, 35-31, at halftime, before Midvale, paced by Dick Legggett, raced to a seemingly comfortable 56-45 third quarter advantage. In the deciding final period, the Purple Riders scorched the nets for 27 points as they finally trimmed the deficit until, with less than a minute remaining, they knotted the count at 71-71 and set the stage for the winning free throw by Jerry Hannahs. Dick Leggett led both teams with 26 points, while Lonnie Wolfe and John Colombo had 14 and 13, respectively, for the Blue Devils. The entire starting array of Port Washington each tallied in double figures with Ed Bates leading the well-balanced attack with 22 points. Each team meshed 26 field goals with the margin of difference coming at the foul line where Port Washington sank 20 of 39 shots, while Midvale hit 19 of 30. A total of 45 personals were assessed, 26 against Midvale. John Colombo of the losers fouled out in the third period, Ed Bates of the winners midway in the fourth. The Midvale Reserves dropped the Port Washington Reserves (5-3) 52-28.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 72
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Ed Bates 9-4-22
Jim Emler 5-0-10
Nick Frank 2-8-10
Denver Glazer 4-4-12
Jerry Hannahs 5-4-14
Don Ferrell 1-0-2
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MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS 71
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Dick Leggett 10-6-26
Krocker 3-1-7
John Colombo 5-3-13
Hobart 2-1-5
DeMattio 1-0-2
Lonnie Wolfe 3-8-14
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Saturday, December 29, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Strasburg, Stone Creek, Tusky Valley Tied For County League Lead (12-22-56)

The Strasburg Tigers are beginning to shape up as the team to beat again in the Tuscarawas County Basketball league after the results of last night's games were tallied. The Tigers chalked up their third straight loop victory and seventh win in eight starts as they defeated the Gnadenhutten Indians 63-46. The Tribe now has a 3-1 mark in loop and 7-3 record in all games this season. The victory forced the league lead into a three-way tie as the Stone Creek Panthers racked up their third straight win in loop action by downing winless Tuscarawas 66-44 and the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans nipped Midvale 74-73 for its third loop win against no losses. The Trojans have a 7-1 season mark. In the other league contest Port Washington broke into the win column in the loop with a resounding 83-60 decision over Sugarcreek.
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STANDINGS
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Strasburg 3-0
Stone Creek 3-0
Tuscarawas Valley 3-0
Gnadenhutten 3-1
Sugarcreek 1-2
Baltic 1-2
Midvale 1-2
Port Washington 1-2
Dundee 0-3
Tuscarawas 0-4
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Saturday, December 22, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Ed Bates Scores 36 In Port Win 85-60 (12-22-56)

Port Washington (1-2)(5-4) trailed 20-19 at the end of the opening period, but Ed Bates and Denver Glazer shifted the Purple Riders into high gear to romp to their triumph. The Pirates (1-2) were limited to only seven points the second stanza as the Riders took over 37-27 and then proceeded to post a 56-43 margin at the end of the third period. After tallying 12 points the first half, Ed Bates burned the nets for an additional 24 markers the last two quarters to finish the contest with 36 points. Teammate Denver Glazer gave a strong helping hand with 22, while Jerry Hannahs added 15. Three Pirates were also in double figures as Gordon Gerber hit 16, Merle Clum 14 and Bill Gerber 12. The Port Washington Reserves (5-2) won another game 38-36 against the Sugarcreek Reserves. The Port Washington Graders (1-1) dropped a 47-34 game versus the Sugarcreek Graders for their first lost of the year.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 85
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Ed Bates 17-2-36
Jim Emler 1-0-2
Nick Frank 2-3-7
Denver Glazer 8-6-22
Ron Phillips 0-1-1
Jerry Hannahs 5-5-15
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SUGARCREEK PIRATES 60
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Goss 2-5-9
Bill Gerber 4-4-12
Merle Clum 5-4-14
Gordon Gerber 5-6-16
Bear 1-4-6
Mutschelknaus 1-0-2
Stingel 0-1-1
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Saturday, December 22, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Slips By Roscoe 77-75 (12-19-56)

ROSCOE - Defense was tossed out the window here last night as the Roscoe Tigers (6-2) and the Port Washington Purple Riders (4-4) waged a torried scoring duel. Denver Glazer finally ended the struggle as he broke loose for a layup at the buzzer to give the Riders the decision. Ed Bates, who led both teams with 33 points, scored 18 in the fast first quarter which ended with Port Washington on top 33-24. Roscoe then took over 52-50 and 68-65 at the end of the next two quarters before the hectic final stanza. Denver Glazer followed Ed Bates with 16 points for the Riders, while Nick Frank added 12. Roscoe was paced by Ron Barrick and Bob Wright with 23 points each. Ron Barrick had previously been averaging 33 points per game. The Port Washington Reserve team (4-2) picked up their second straight win by defeating the Roscoe Reserves 46-38.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 77
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Ed Bates 14-5-33
Jim Emler 3-0-6
Don Ferrell 0-2-2
Nick Frank 4-4-12
Denver Glazer 6-4-16
Ron Phillips 1-0-2
Jerry Hannahs 2-2-6
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ROSCOE TIGERS 75
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McKee 1-5-7
Foster 0-2-2
Ron Barrick 7-9-23
Bowman 6-2-14
Bob Wright 10-3-23
Gutherie 3-0-6
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Wednesday, December 19, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Gnaden Tops Loop Play (12-15-56)

The Stone Creek-Port Washington basketball game in the Tuscarawas County Basketball Class A League probably drew the most attention today. The Panthers nipped the inconsistent Purple Riders 73-72 and the win gives Stone Creek two victories and no losses in the loop. But, Gnadenhutten remains at the top of the pack in the league after trouncing Tuscarawas 79-38 for its third victory. Just last Tuesday Port Washington knocked off Gnaden in a non-loop tilt to put the only blemish on the Tribes' season record. The 1955-56 League Champion Strasburg Tigers will most likely have to be contended with again this year. Last night they won their second game in loop action with an 85-63 romp over Baltic and are tied with Stone Creek and Tuscarawas Valley with two wins. In the only other contest Sugarcreek blasted hapless Dundee 94-45.
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Gnadenhutten 3-0
Strasburg 2-0
Stone Creek 2-0
Tuscarawas Valley 2-0
Sugarcreek 1-1
Midvale 1-1
Baltic 1-2
Port Washington 0-2
Dundee 0-3
Tuscarawas 0-3
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Saturday, December 12, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Stone Creek Nips Port 73-72 (12-15-56)

Pouring 28 points through the hoop in the second quarter the Stone Creek Panthers (2-0)(7-2) came back after trailing 20-15 the first quarter to gain a lead and never relinquishing it throughout the contest in nipping Port Washington (0-2)(3-4). With the Panthers leading by two points and only 15 seconds to go Ben Wherley potted one of two foul attempts to give the winners a three point edge to cinch the contest. Jerry Hannahs of the losers made a layup near the end of the contest to narrow the margin to only one point, but the winners stalled the ball the remaining few seconds. Ron Deibel hit for his highest total of the yar, but didn't outshine Nick Frank of Port. Deibel tallied 13 fielders and five fouls for 31 points, but Frank also scored 31 on 10 fielders and 11 fouls. All five starters scored in double figures for the winners as Reuben Lorenz hit for 12 and Rod Reinhart, Wherley and Harold Baker each tallied 10 points. Big Ed Bates followed Frank in the scoring with 18. The Port Washington Reserves won their 3rd game of the year against 2 losses by stopping the Stone Creek Reserves 43-37.
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STONE CREEK PANTHERS 73
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Ron Deibel 13-5-31
Rod Reinhart 3-4-10
Harold Baker 3-4-10
Reuben Lorenz 4-4-12
Ben Wherley 1-8-10
Border 0-0-0
McAfee 0-0-0
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 72
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Ed Bates 9-0-18
Jim Emler 1-6-8
Nick Frank 10-11-31
Denver Glazer 2-3-7
Jerry Hannahs 3-2-8
Don Ferrall 0-0-0
Ron Phillips 0-0-0
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Saturday, December 15, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Right Down The Line (12-14-56)

Now that the basketball season is under way all over the state there are probably many questions which will pop-up during the season both by fans and players. With each year new rules are added or nullified, strengthened or weakened according to how the officials of the rules committe decide the cage sport can be bettered. This year there are only a few major changes which will be noticed that are outstanding. One is that now instead of each team having a man next to the basket on a foul shot the defensive team is awarded both sports. This is to eliminate the easy field goal via a tip-in by a tall player of the foul shooting team. Second whenever a ball is taken out after a foul shot or field goal is made the team throwing the ball in must not be directly under the basket. The lines marking the foul lane are extended imaginarily off the playing court. If a player throws the ball to one of his teammates from that restricted area the ball is awarded to the opposing team. Another rule which probably won't occur but once in 100 games is that if two teams are tied at the end of one overtime and a foul is committed after the ball is dead (as the overtime ends) the player who is fouled is awarded the foul shots. When he steps to the foul circle officials consider the sudden death overtime started. Should the foul shooter make both attempts the game is automatically over since a team has to be two points ahead before it is awarded the game. This could happen without any actual time elapsing into the sudden death quarter. There are probably several other rules which will come up during the season, but we will not go into them at this time.
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Friday, December 14, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Washington Stops 6-Game Win Streak Of Gnadenhutten 64-61 (12-12-56)

GNADENUTTEN - The previously unsullied record of the Gnadenhutten Indians (2-0)(6-1)received its first blemish last night as the up-and-coming Port Washington Purple Riders (0-1)(3-3) upset the Tribe in a thriller on the Gnadenhutten court. It marked the first setback after six victories for Coach Dick Scott's Indians, while the Purple Riders of Coach Jim Pfeiffer, after dropping their first three games, have won three straight. Port Washington emerged on top 14-13 after a hectic initial period and, with Ed Bates, Denver Glazer and Nick Frank leading the way boosted the advantage to 30-21 at halftime. The PLurple Riders continued the onslaught and midway in the third frame had a 13-point edge before the Indians trimmed the deficit to 42-39 by the end of that quarter. Gnadenhutten rallied behind Eldon Miller and Larry Clark to take a temporary lead during the final quarter, but the Riders forged back to cop a one-point edge before Denver Glazer, with 20 seconds remaining, iced the verdict with two free throws. Five Purple Riders went the route with Ed Bates tallying 24 points to lead the attack. Denver Glazer added 18 and Nick Frank contributed 12. The Indians were topped by Eldon Miller who swished 20 points, although he sat out much of one quarter with four personals. Larry Clark and Larry Biggs hit 18 and 11, respectively. The Gnadenhutten Reserves turned back the Port Washington Reserves (2-2) 43-26. In the Grades game it was Port Washington (1-0) 34, Gnadenhutten 16.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 64
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Ed Bates 10-4-24
Jim Emler 3-0-6
Nick Frank 5-2-12
Denver Glazer 3-8-16
Jerry Hannahs 2-0-4
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GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS 61
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Larry Biggs 4-3-11
Bradley 2-2-6
Eldon Miller 7-6-20
Roth 1-2-4
Larry Clark 8-2-18
Shull 0-2-2
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Wednesday, December 12, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

County Action Slated (12-10-56)

In county action booked for tomorrow night the unbeaten Strasburg Tigers play host to once beaten Midvale. Port Washington goes to Gnadenhutten to battle the unsullied Indians and Baltic's Eagles go to Stone Creek. All of the games are non-league. The remainder of the county teams play non-league opponents as Dundee goes to Augusta and Tuscarawas travels to Lafferty. The Strasburg-Midvale clash could be the big one of the season in deciding which team is the real power in the county league, although Gnadenhutten will still have to be contended with. The Tigers of Coach Charles Caniford have stopped four straight opponents, while Midvale has chalked up two victories against one loss. The lone defeat coming at the hands of the Baltic Eagles.
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Neither team has met a common foe and the game will probably be a thriller as is the usual case. The Indians of Gnadenhutten are looking very strong this early in the season and have rolled over six straight opponents with the closest game being with an outside team in Freeport which they won by six points. Meantime, Port Washington, a late starter, lost the first three games of the season before romping over the last two opponents. The Purple Riders were slated as heavy favorites to cop the county league title in the preseason stories, but experienced trouble in getting started.
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Monday, December 10, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Lead Loop With 2-0 Mark (12-8-56)

Tuscarawas Valley and Gnadenhutten emerged at the top of the pack in the Tuscarawas County Class "A" basketball league last night as both schools racked up impressive victories. The Trojans turned on their potent defense and held Tuscarawas as they chalked up a 66-28 decision, while the Indians blasted past the high-scoring Baltic team 86-61. In the other county league game Stone Creek defeated Sugarcreek 69-61. The fourth loop contest between Midvale and Dundee was postponed and will be played December 15th. The victories put Gnaden and Tusky Valley at the top of the standings with two wins, while Strasburg and Stone Creek are tied with a decision apiece. Baltic has the third spot all to itself as they boast a 1-1 mark. The rest of the teams are in the cellar with single losses.
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Gnadenhutten 2-0
Tuscarawas Valley 2-0
Strasburg 1-0
Stone Creek 1-0
Baltic 1-1
Sugarcreek 0-1
Dundee 0-1
Midvale 0-1
Tuscarawas 0-1
Port Washington 0-1
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NOTE: Last year the league consisted of 11 teams. This year Bolivar and Mineral City were consolidated and now called Tuscarawas Valley in which the league now has 10 teams.
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Saturday, December 8, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Spanks Lafferty 79-63 (12-8-56)

With Ed Bates scorching the nets for 32 points, the Port Washington Purple Riders (2-3) easily turned back the Scarlet scourge of Lafferty last night at Port Washington. Coach Jim Pfeiffer's Riders had little difficulty chalking up their second straight victory after droping their first three contests. After leading by 23-12 after one one period, the victors posted margins of 41-24 and 57-42 at the end of the second and third periods. Following Ed Bates in the scoring column for Port Washington was Denver Glazer with 21, while Nick Frank added 15. Lafferty was topped by Chuck Gillam with 26, while Jim Springetti had 17. The Port Washington Reserves (2-1) made it a sweep by beating the Lafferty Reserves 35-21.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 79
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Ed Bates 15-2-32
Jim Emler 1-3-5
Jerry Hannahs 1-0-2
Nick Frank 5-5-15
Don Ferrell 1-0-2
Denver Glazer 6-9-21
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LAFFERTY 63
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Cimini 5-1-11
Calovani 1-0-2
Jim Springhatti 3-11-17
Chuck Gillam 11-4-26
McGary 3-1-7
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Saturday, December 8, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Four Class A Tilts Tonight (12-7-56)

Four games are slated in the Tuscarawas County League with two of them destined to take the spotlight. The Gnadenhutten Indians, undefeated in five starts, play host to the Baltic Eagles who have won their last five outings, having dropped only their opening game. The other contest which should draw quite a bit of interest will be the Sugarcreek-Stone Creek tilt. The Pirates lost the first two games of the season by a total of five points and then rolled over their next two opponents, while the Panthers have a 4-2 record losing their opener and just last week dropping a close one to Tuscarawas Valley. Tuscarawas (0-2) treks to Tuscarawas Valley (3-1) in the other county tilt. Port Washington (1-3) plays host to Lafferty in a non-league contest.
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Friday, December 7, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Wins 1st At Uhrichsville 75-56 (12-3-56)

The Port Washington Purple Riders (1-3) basketball team finally broke the ice after losing its first three outings as they downed Uhrichsville at the Tiger gym Saturday night. The Riders lost their first three games by close margins, but finally jelled as the roundballers of Coach Jim Pfeiffer settled down and won the game at the foul circle. Both teams hit for 24 field goals, but the Riders took advantage of 50 foul attempts and made good on 27 of them. Port jumped to an early 24-12 first quarter lead and held a 41-27 advantage at half time. The young Tiger squad finally started hitting though and narrowed the third period Port lead to 51-46. But the Tiger scoring spree was short-lived as the Riders poured through 24 points the final stanza, while holding Uhrichsville to a mere five markers. Tom Lukens paced the Tigers and was tops for the evening with 22 points, while Junior Fanti added 13 points for the losers. Port had four men in double figures as Ed Bates and Denver Glaser each had 20, Nick Frank netted 15 and Jim Emler scored 14.
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 75
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Ed Bates 9-2-20
Denver Glazer 6-8-20
Nick Frank 5-5-15
Jim Emler 2-10-14
Jerry Hannahs 1-0-2
Ron Phillips 1-2-4
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UHRICHSVILLE TIGERS 56
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Tom Lukens 9-4-22
Junior Fanti 6-1-13
Arnold 4-0-4
Ervin 2-1-5
Miller 2-1-5
Owens 1-1-3
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Monday, December 3, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Trojans Tumble Port 73-62 (12-1-56)

Port Washington (0-1)(0-3) was still without a victory in three starts after dropping its league opener to the Trojans of Tuscarawas Valley (1-0)(2-1) who exhibited their best offensive punch in three outings. Coach Jim Pfeiffer's Purple Riders battled the Trojans on nearly equal terms the initial period before falling behind 17-13 at the break. At halftime the Trojans had boosted their edge to 33-27. A third quarter during which the victors added 21 points to 12 for Port Washington decided the verdict although the losers came back to score 23 the closing chukker to 19 for the Trojans. Ben Price and Dave Wolf, with 26 and 22 points respectively, gave the Trojans a potent one-two punch, while Ken Haueter contributed 12. The Purple Riders were paced by Ed Bates with 20 points, while Nick Frank and Denver Glazer added 18 and 16 respectively. In the reserve game, the Port Washington Reserves (1-1) won their first game with a 37-28 victory over the Tuscarawas Valley Reserves.
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Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 73
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Ben Price 10-6-26
Dave Wolf 11-0-22
Ken Haueter 4-4-12
Ruof 2-2-6
Hennis 0-1-1
Buchanan 3-0-6
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 62
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Ed Bates 8-4-20
Jerry Hannahs 0-2-2
Jim Emler 1-0-2
Nick Frank 8-2-18
Don Ferrell 0-2-2
Denver Glazer 7-2-16
Ron Phillips 1-0-2
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Saturday, December 1, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

County Cage Action Starts Friday (11-29-56)

County games slated for tomorrow night will see the defending county champion Strasburg Tigers clash with the Tuscarawas Broncos who will be playing their first game of the season. Runner-up Midvale's first league tilt will be at Baltic against the Eagles, while the Gnadenhutten Indians, unbeaten in three starts, host the Dundee Bulldogs and Tuscarawas Valley is at Port Washington. Tuscarawas will be the last county league team to open its season. The Broncos will be under the tutelage of the fourth different coach in the past four years with Stanley Culp making his debut this season.
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Only two lettermen, Ed Hill, 6-0 Senior, and 6-1 Sophomore Tom Vesco, are back in uniform from last season's aggregation which won seven of 19 games, including tourney play, and finished with a 5-5 league mark. Other Seniors on the Bronco varsity are Frank Adams, 5-11, Dave Johnson, 5-7, John Campbell, 6-3, and Jerry Roth, 5-7. Juniors on the roster are Don Paisley, 6-0, Gail Phillips, 5-11, and Tim Riggle, 5-7, while other Sophomores are Larry Bolden, 5-10, and Richard Robinson, 6-0.
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Thursday, November 29, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Port Washington Loses 2nd Outing To Killbuck 70-69 (11-28-56)

The Port Washington Purple Riders (0-2), touted to be one of the big guns in the county league, had their first victory snatched from their clutches last night by Killbuck (1-0) at Killbuck's home court. The Riders took a commanding 26-16 first quarter lead, but had it whittled to a 43-40 margin by half time. At the end of the third stanza they were trailing 57-51 as the Port cagers failed to connect from the field. Battling down to the last minute the Riders roared back, but their final drive failed as the clock ran out. Denver Glazer racked up 20 points, while Ed Bates scored 19 to pace Port, but individual efforts by Sturgeon who scored 23, Glassford who sank 17 and Purdy who potted 13 nullified the two big guns for the Riders. Only five men saw action for Killbuck in the victory as Tidball scored nine and Taylor netted eight to round out the winners scoring. Port previously dropped a 70-62 decision to the Stone Creek Panthers. The Killbuck Reserves (1-0) copped a 36-22 victory over Port's Reserves (0-1).
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KILLBUCK 70
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Sturgeon 10-3-23
Glassford 4-9-17
Purdy 2-9-13
Taylor 4-0-8
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 69
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Ed Bates 9-1-19
Jim Emler 3-2-8
Nick Frank 3-2-8
Jerry Hannahs 3-3-9
Don Ferrell 2-1-5
Denver Glazer 8-4-20
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Wednesday, November 28, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Panthers Edge Port 70-62 (11-21-56)

After trailing the majority of the first half the Stone Creek Panthers (1-1) finally came through to nip the Port Washington Purple Riders (0-1) at the Riders home court last night. Stone Creek trailed 17-10 at the first quarter, but edged ahead 30-27 at half time. The Riders wouldn't give up and the Panthers had a slim 52-46 lead at the third period stop, but wrapped it up in the final quarter. Stone Creek, coached by Ed McGlumphy who is at his first year at the helm, dropped its first game of the season to the high-riding Gnadenhutten Indians 60-46, but finally jelled into a team that could come through in the clinches. Ronnie Deibel was the big gun in the victory as he swished 11 field goals while adding six charity tosses for a big 28 points. Teammate Reuben Lorenz added to the cause with six buckets and five fouls for 17 markers. Ben Wherley was the only other Panther to score in double figures as he netted 10 points. The scoring was well spread out among the Riders, but high-scoring Ed Bates notched top honors for them with 19 markers, while Denver Glazer dropped in 15. Nick Frank scored eight, Jim Emler six and Jerry Hannahs seven to spread the scoring. Jim Pfieffer, head mentor of the Riders, had his team hurt considerable as he lost four of his regulars on personal fouls late in the crucial moments of the game. The setback was the initial game for the Riders who are slated to be very tough to deal with before the season is too far under way.
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STONE CREEK PANTHERS 70
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Ronnie Deibel 11-6-28
Border 1-0-2
Reinhart 2-2-6
Baker 1-2-4
McAfee 1-1-3
Reuben Lorenze 6-5-17
Ben Wherley 4-2-10
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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 62
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Jim Emler 3-0-6
Ed Bates 8-3-19
Nick Frank 3-2-8
Dale Combs 0-1-1
Jerry Hannahs 3-1-7
Denver Glazer 5-5-15
Ron Phillips 2-0-4
Don Ferrell 1-0-2
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Wednesday, November 21, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

3 More County Cage Teams Pry Lid Off Basketball Season (11-20-56)

Three more county basketball teams pry the lid off their campaigns tonight as five games are booked for county and area quintets. Seeing action for the initial time are Strasburg, Port Washington and Tuscarawas Valley, while other participants have tasted previous competion. The evening's schedule sends Strasburg to Dalton, while Stone Creek is at Port Washington, Gnadenhutten at Warsaw, Dundee at Baltic and Tusky Valley at Sugarcreek. Coach Charles Caniford, who replaced Ken Newlon at Strasburg when the latter moved up to Canton Lincoln, has three lettermen from the team which went undefeated in 17 regular season games and copped the fourth straight unbeaten county league crown for Strasburg. The Tigers finished with a 21-2 record, losing only to Midvale in the county joust finals and to Yorkville in the district tourney. Only Jerry Froman, 6-0 Senior, had much varsity experience last season. Other returning veterans are Don Weber, 5-11 Senior, and Chuck Burris, 6-0 Junior. Port Washington, with three lettermen from the team which won 15 of 23 games under Coach Bray Toot and copped the consolation tourney for the first trophy in the school's history, will be under the tutelage of Jim Pfeiffer for the first time. Veteran Purple Riders include the high-scoring Ed Bates, 6-2, and Nick Frank, 6-3, and shifty little Denver Glazer, 5-9, all Seniors. The Trojans of Tusky Valley, under Coach Raymond Low who directred Bolivar's Cardinals last year, have five veteran Bolivar cagers and one letterman from Mineral City as they launch their first season in history. Ben Price, 6-2 Sophomore, is the lone Mineral City veteran, while ex-Cardinal lettermen include Ken Haueter, 6-1 senior, Wayne Ruof, 5-8 Junior, Dave Wolf, 6-0 Senior, John Geers, 5-6 Senior, and Roy Buchanan, 6-0 Sophomore.
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Tuesday, November 20, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

County Cage Teams Slate Full Week (11-19-56)

Basketball steps up its tempo this week with games scheduled for county quintets on three different nights. Busiest evening of the week is Tuesday when five contests are booked, while single games are on the docket for Wednesday and Friday evenings. Gnadenhutten's Indians go after their second win in as many starts tomorrow as they trek to Warsaw, while Stone Creek, loser to the Indians, travel to Port Washington where the Purple Riders launch their campaign. Strasburg's defending sectional champions, under new coach Charles Caniford, open their season at Dalton, while Dundee's Bulldogs are at Baltic and the Trojans of Tuscarawas Valley pry the lid off their first season at Sugarcreek. Stone Creek is at Walnut Creek on Friday night.
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Monday, November 19, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Sugarcreek Defeats Port In 7th Frame 5-2 (9-28-56)

Sugarcreek is still in contention for the fall baseball title last night as they defeated Port Washington (2-2). Port opened the scoring in the last of the first frame when they filled the bases on three walks. Then with two men out Denver Glazer, speedy third baseman stole home for a 1-0 lead. Sugarcreek tied the game up in the third stanza on back to back singles and a fielders choice. Port gained the lead again in the fourth frame when Nick Frank opened with one of Ports' two hits and was forced in on three straight charity bases. Charley Stengel, started on the mound for the winners, but was relieved in the frame by John Goss who finished out the contest. The winners tied it up again in the fifth on two walks and Goss' run producing single. In the seventh frame the Pirates produced two runs on two hits and an error plus a fielders choice. The big blow was Butch Yakley's two run triple. Jerry Hannahs went the distance for Port and granted nine hits, walked five and fanned three.
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Friday, September 28, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Stone Creek Baseball Nine Loses To Port 3-1 (9-25-10)

Scoring all their runs in the initial stanza, the Port Washington Purple Riders (2-1) tripped the Stone Creek Panthers (1-2) in a county scholastic baseball game yesterday on the winners' diamond. Coach Jim Pfeiffer's Riders raced three runs across as Denver Glazer and Larry Stocker each singled and Jerry Hannahs (2-0), the pitcher, tripled and then scored on an error. Stone Creek scored in the second inning on singles by Bill Ellwood, Dan Wherley and Jim McAfee. Jerry Hannahs fanned six batters while McAfee struck out 11.
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Tuesday, September 25, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Deibel Hurls 1-Hitter For Stone Creek, Port Wins 4-2 (9-18-56)

Baseball still hasn't given up the reigns to "king" football yet and the game between Stone Creek and Gnadenhutten last night at the Stone Creek diamond showed why. Ronnie Deibel, on the mound for Stone Creek, fashioned an almost perfect game in posting the 1-0 victory. He granted a single in the first inning to Meek of Gnaden for the only hit allowed the Indians. He didn't walk a man in the close contest. Clark, hurling for Gnaden, also pitched a fine game as he permitted only four hits, a double and single by Mel McAfee and singles by Wherley and Ellwood. In the Tuscarawas County high school baseball clash, Stone Creek punched across its lone and winning tally in the initial frame when McAfee hit his double to right center and after two men were out Whereley belted a single to left to score McAfee. Coach of the Stone Creek team was Ed McGlumphy and Scott was tutor of the Gnadenhutten Indians. In another county league tilt last night Port Washington (1-1) defeated the new consolidated Tuscarawas Valley 4-2. This is the first athletic team fielded by the new school. Jerry Hannahs (1-0) was the winning pitcher as he allowed five safeties while, Ben Price was charged with the loss being tagged for seven hits. Price got the only extra hit of the ball game, a double.
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Tuesday, September 18, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Baltic Cops Opening Tilt 10-3 (9-14-56)

Port Washington (0-1) committed 13 errors yesterday as the Baltic Eagles scored 10 unearned runs for a 10-3 victory in the county scholastic loop. Dale Combs (0-1) and Glen Reidenbach the respective losing and winning hurlers, each granted eight hits. Miller and Kandell each had two hits for Baltic, one of Millers was a double, while Ed Bates doubled and Tom Gardner and Nick Frank each had two singles for the losers.
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Friday, September 14, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Former Stone Creek Star Gets Port Post (8-9-56)

A real youngster will succeed the dean of the county coaches, it was revealed today, when Superintendent Jerry Baird of Port Washington High School announced that James R. Pfeiffer would tutor the Purple Riders next year. Pfeiffer, who graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1950, succeeds the veteran Bray Toot who coached at Port Washington for 10 years before resigning recently to become superintendent at Dellroy. The new Purple Rider mentor won four letters in basketball while starring for the Stone Creek Panthers. He was named to the All-County cage team one year and received honorable mention on another occasion. Teaching on a temporary certificate while continuing his study toward a degree at Kent State University. Pfeiffer has been director of music at Port Washington for the past two years and will continue in that capacity in addition to coaching. He has also attended the collage of Wooster and Heidelberg College where he was a member of the Student Prince freshman basketball squad. Pfeiffer's employment at Port Washington leaves only one coaching vacancy in the county, Mineral City, still searching for a replacement for Bob Penrod who resigned.
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Thursday, August 9, 1956
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio