First Win Reistered By Gnaden 71-47 (11-23-57)

PHOTO: Port Washington Purple Riders - LeRoy Davies

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Nipped by one point in their opener at Freeport Wednesday night, the Gnadenhutten Indians (1-1) smashed into the victory column with a 71-47 romp at Port Washington last night. The setback was the first start for the Purple Riders (0-1). With a three-pronged scoring attack led by Tom Roth, Ron Bradley and Larry Gooding, the Indians of Coach Dick Scott were never in trouble as they coasted to margins of 19-9, 36-21 and 53-37 at the rest stops. Tom Roth led the victors' basket barrage with 11 fielders for 22 points, while Ron Bradley chipped in with 19 points and Larry Gooding added 18. Coach Bill Oppenheimer's Purple Riders, handicapped by lack of experienced veterans and height, were topped by LeRoy Davies who tallied 17 points, while Ron Phillips contributed 10. In the Reserve game it was Gnadenhutten 56 - Port Washington (0-1) 38. The Grader game was won by Port Washington (1-0) 36-35 over Gnadenhutten.

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GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS 71

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Larry Gooding 5-8-18

Ron Bradley 7-5-19

Tom Frank 1-0-2

Tom Roth 11-0-22

Ron Clark 3-2-8

Ed Shull 1-0-2

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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 47

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Ron Phillips 5-0-10

Don Ferrell 1-1-3

Larry Hagan 2-1-5

Tom Gardner 2-0-4

Don Jones 1-2-4

Bill Phillips 0-2-2

John Landon 1-0-2

LeRoy Davies 8-1-17

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Saturday, November 23, 1957

The Daily Reporter

Dover, Ohio