60 - Midvale Escapes With A 1-Point Victory 64-63 (2-13-60)

PHOTO: Port Washington Purple Riders Junior Scoring Ace - Jim Bender

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After a see-saw match at Port Washington the Midvale Blue Devils (6-2) (11-7) finally escaped with a 1-point victory margin. The Blue Devils warded off several threats in the final period by the Riders (1-7) (9-11), who had led 14-11 at the end of the first period and 46-44 at the third stop. Midvale had a 35-33 lead at halftime. Ron Breniser led the Devils with 24 points for the night's scoring laurels. Ron Kaderly added 15 and Neil Beans 12. The Purple Riders were paced by Jim Bender's 22 marks. Larry Hegan and John Landon scored 15 and 12 points, respectively. Both teams closed out their season last night, with Port Washington recording one of their finest in recent years. Midvale Reserves (8-10) topped Port Washington Reserves (8-12) 36-30.

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MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS 64

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Ron Kaderly 7-1-15

Warren Leggett 1-2-4

Ron Breniser 11-2-24

Neil Beans 5-2-12

Roger Swinderman 4-1-9

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PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS 63

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Dan Kinsey 1-3-6

John Landon 5-2-12

Larry Hegan 7-1-15

Jim Bender 8-6-22

Bill Fisher 4-1-9

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Saturday, February 13, 1960

The Daily Reporter

Dover, Ohio