Port Chalks Up First Win In 10 Contests 53-52 (1-8-58)

PHOTO: Port Washington Purple Riders - Dan Decker (Manager)

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PORT WASHINGTON - The basketball victory drought at Port Washington (1-9) was terminated last night as the Purple Riders eked out a thrilling 53-52 triumph over Conesville of Coshocton County for their first win after nine defeats. It was a nip-and-tuck affair all the way with the lead changing hands on numerous occasions and Port Wasington coming from a five-point deficit in the closing 90 seconds to cop the decision. After leading 14-9 and 24-22 at the first two breaks, the Riders fell behind 37-35 at the far turn. Conesville then grabbed a five-point lead before a last-ditch rally by Port Washington paid off. With the invaders still leading by one point, Ron Phillips swished his sixth field goal with 56 seconds remaining and, after regaining possession, the Riders froze the ball to insure the victory. Bill Phillips led the Riders with 17 points as Ron Phillips followed with 13 and Don Jones added 12. Conesville was topped by Albertson's 20. The Conesville Reserves had beaten the Port Washington Reserves (1-9) earlier 52-35. Last week the Port Washington Graders (2-3) took on the Newcomerstown Graders in a losing cause 55-6.

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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 53

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Bill Phillips 6-5-17

Don Ferrell 1-2-4

Tom Gardner 0-1-1

Don Jones 4-4-12

Ron Phillips 6-1-13

John Landon 0-1-1

LeRoy Davies 1-1-3

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CONESVILLE 52

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Moyer 6-3-15

Albertson 20

Darner 0-3-3

Tumble2-2-6

Darling 0-0-0

Balo 3-2-8

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Wednesday, January 8, 1958

The Daily Reporter

Dover, Ohio