63 - Dennison Hands Port Washington First Loss 66-58 (11-30-62)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Senior - Wayne Blind (12 Points)

DENNISON - The Dennison Railroaders garnered victory No. 2 here last night by turning back a fighting Port Washington (2-1) combine.  John Neighbor led the winning attack with 28 points.  Nick Cummings had 21 and Fred Lecce 11.  Tom Loader paced the Riders with 13 points.  Wayne Blind picked up 12 points, while Larry Laisure and Ken Gay followed with 10 apiece.  The Railroaders started off strong, but the Riders never gave up and came back to tie the game at 24-all midway in the 2nd quarter.  Dennison jumped out to a 5-point margin at intermission.  Dennison ht on 26 of 67 attempts from  the field for 39 percent.  Port canned 24 of 66 for 37 percent.  The Dennison Reserves also won their game by tieing up the Port Washington Reserves (0-3) 42-32.

DENNISON RAILROADERS - 66

John Neighbor 12-4-28
Ed Henry 3-0-6
Jim Povick 0-0-0
Nick Cummings 7-7-21
Fred Lecce 4-3-11
Dave Bridgeman 0-0-0
Greg Goodrich 0-0-0

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 58

Larry Laisure 3-4-10
Roger Beighley 3-2-8
Paul Schwab 2-1-5
Wayne Blind 6-0-12
Tom Loader 6-1-13
Ken Gay 4-2-10


Saturday, December 1, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

STANDINGS

1.  Garaway Pirates 3-0
2.  Strasburg Tigers 1-0
3.  Midvale Blue Devils 3-1
4.  Port Washington Purple Riders 2-1
5.  Baltic Eagles 1-2
6.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 0-0
7.  Tuscarawas Broncos 0-1
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 0-3
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 0-3

63 - Garaway Remains Undefeated 68-54 At Gnaden (11-30-62)

PHOTO:  An unidentified Gnadenhutten cager grapples for a loose ball as Gene Bates (20) of the Indians and Don Deetz of Garaway get in action.

GNADENHUTTEN - Hitting better than 60 percent from the field in the 1st half and 55 percent for the evening, the Garaway Pirates (3-0) remained unbeaten with a triumph here Friday night.  In the nip-and-tuck 1st half, Garaway's basketeers held slim leads of 18-17 and 32-27 at the stops before breaking the game open in the 3rd, outscoring the hosts 14 to 6 for a 46-32 advantage at the next half.  Veteran Don Deetz led the assault for Coach Joe Richards's Bucs, canning 28 points, most of which came on outside maneuvers.  Fred Smith chipped in 11 points.  Gnaden's lone returning letterman, Bruce Kohl paced the Indians of Coach Oren Thompson with 16 points and led the board work.  The Tribe (0-3) dropped 21 of 57 action attempts for 36 percent as compared to 27 of 49 for Garaway.  The Indians rallied from a 20-marker deficit in the fading minutes to get within 12.  The Garaway Reserves (3-0) stayed with the Pirates' play by whipping the Gnadenhutten Reserves (2-1) 44-27.

GARAWAY PIRATES - 68

Fred Smith 5-1-11
Randy Miller 2-2-6
Frank Miller 3-1-7
Don Deetz 12-4-28
John Spear 2-3-7
Geof Stevanus 3-3-9

GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS - 54

Larry Rentsch 2-3-7
Allensworth 2-0-4
Gary Rice 2-0-4
Don Garrett 2-0-4
Bruce Kohl 6-4-16
Lintner 0-2-2
Bates 4-3-11
Terry Huebner 3-0-6


Saturday, December 1, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Midvale Gets By Tuscarawas 70-62 (11-30-62)

PHOTO:  Tuscarawas Broncos Senior Scoring Ace - Fred Burmich (20 Points)

TUSCARAWAS - Midvale (3-1) racked up another win here Friday, ruining the opening of a new campaign for Tuscarawas (0-1) with a narrow triumph.  In the rough-and-tumble affair, the Devils were forced to come from behind for the victory.  Tusky moved in front for the first time 52-50 in the 3rd stanza, but lost the edge in the final quarter as the Devils outscored the hosts 20 to 10.  A total of 42 personals were called in the game, 26 against the Broncos.  Dean DeMattio led Midvale with 28 points and did yeoman work on the boards, followed by pint-sized Butch Fox with 14 and Bob Byers with 13.  Fox, subbing for Tom Mackey, out with the flu, stands only 5-4.  Enjoying a red hot first half, Fred Burmich led Tuscarawas with 20 points.  He  got 18 in the first 2 periods.  Ivan Summers added 14 to the Tusky attack.  There was no report of a Reserve game.

MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 70

Bob Byers 5-3-13
Ted Tolloti 0-2-2
Don Ickes 1-5-7
Dean DeMattio 11-6-28
Butch Fox 5-4-14
Tom McPherson 1-1-3
Don Basquin 1-1-3

TUSCARAWAS BRONCOS - 62

Ivan Summers 5-4-14
Russ McGlothlin 2-0-4
Fred Burmich 9-2-20
Chuck Reichman 4-1-9
Roger Knisley 0-2-2
Phil Caldwell 2-4-8
Phil Ashkettle 1-1-3


Saturday, December 1, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Newcomerstown Downs Stone Creek In Opener 55-33 (11-30-62)

STONE CREEK - Taking a page from the football history book, the Newcomerstown basketball team opened the new season on a triumphant note for the first time in 10 years here Friday with a win over Stone Creek (0-3).  The win marked a successful debut for Coach John Haugh former Uhrichsville cage ace who took over this year at Newcomerstown (1-0).  While only one letterman is back from last year, the Trojans led all the way, posting 12-4, 20-15 and 38-23 advantages.  The lone returnee, Dave Williams paced the Trojans with 16 points.  Tom Sieber, 6-2 center, had 12 points and did commendable work on the boards.  No one was in double figures for Stone Creek as Coach Ken Lawhun emptied the bench in an effort to find a winning combination."We're far from being sharp," Haugh said, "but considering it was our first game there were some encouraging aspects."  The Stone Creek Reserves (2-1) nipped the Newcomerstown Reserves (0-1) 26-25.

NEWCOMERSTOWN TROJANS - 55

Medley 2-2-6
Osler 2-0-4
Bidwell 3-0-6
Ghere 1-0-2
Tom Sieber 4-4-12
Dave Williams 5-6-16
Grimm 2-3-7
Little 2-0-4

STONE CREEK PANTHERS - 33

Jim Billman 1-0-2
McPherson 1-2-4
Jerry Lahmers 0-2-2
Ed Wallace 0-2-2
Verle Endlich 0-3-3
Cliff Endlich 1-1-3
Mizer 0-2-2
Flinner 3-0-6
Dale McAfee 1-2-4
Rousch 1-0-2
Beitzel 1-1-3


Saturday, December 1, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Hiland Slaps Baltic 69-45 (11-30-62)

BALTIC - Baltic's Eagles (1-2) tried valiantly during the early going, but they didn't have the "wings" displayed by the powerful Hiland Hawks (1-0) as the visitors opened their 1962-1963 season with a victory.  The Eagles kept within striking distance of the invaders until near the end of the 3rd period.  But the Hawks poured on the steam for an impressive win.  Hiland, Ohio's class "A" schoolboy tournament runner-up last year, commanded quarter leads of 14-6, 30-20 and 49-34 as Art Mullet and Joel Menuez, 2 of 3 returning lettermen from last year's squad, showed the way.  Mullet potted 12 baskets for 24 points.  Menuez finished with 17  Dan Erb contributed 10 to the attack.  Dick Gerber was the only Eagle able to hit consistently.  He potted 12 points in the first half and 15 in the second to grab scoring laurels.  Dale Stein caged 11, but the remainder of the club wasn't able to click.  The well-played contest saw only 24 foul shots.  Hiland meshed 9 of 14, Baltic 5 of 10.  In the Reserve game, Hiland (1-0) stomped Baltic (0-3) 56-27.

HILAND HAWKS - 69

S. Gerber 4-1-9
Dan Erb 4-2-10
Horrisberger 2-3-7
R. Miller 1-0-2
Joel Menuez 7-3-17
Art Mullet 12-0-24

BALTIC EAGLES - 45

Dick Gerber 12-3-27
Dale Stein 5-1-11
Guy Limbacher 0-1-1
Richardson 1-0-2
Keith  Miller 1-0-2
Nick Baab 1-0-2


Saturday, December 1, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Strasburg Stops Midvale 68-58 (11-27-62)

PHOTO:  Bob Byers of Midvale grabs loose ball as Don Wallick of Strasburg reaches in vain.  Other identified cagers are Dean DeMattio (left) of Midvale and Adrian  Edie (20) of Strasburg.

STRASBURG - Hot shooting especially from Senior  Adrian Edie and a tight defense enabled Strasburg High's Tigers (1-0) to claw Midvale (2-1) here last night.  It was the opening game of the 1962-1963 basketball season for Coach Warren Binder's crew.  The Tigers shot 46 percent from the floor, hitting on 26 of 56 tries.  The Blue Devils of Coach Pete Hilliard hit 32.9 percent on 20 of 61.  Strasburg connected on 16 of 24 from the foul line.  Midvale hit on 18 of 31 free tosses.  The two teams played on even terms in the second half, but Strasburg had a 10-point lead at intermission.   The Tigers led 22-16 at the first stop, 36-26 at the half and 48-38 after 3 periods.  They led by 16 points midway in the 3rd stanza.  Edie, standing just 5-6, popped in 30 points to take scoring honors.  Don Wallick dropped 15 markers through the hoop and John Peters 11 for Strasburg's cause.  Dean DeMattio led Midvale with 21 points, 14 coming in the first half.  Bob Byers had 15 for the Devils and Don Basquin 10.  "The boys played a good game for opening night," Binder said.  "They made a few mistakes which can be expected for the first contest.  But their shooting was good and defense excellent.  We'll be a good ball club when we get those mistakes ironed out."  Edie stole the ball from a Midvale player and went in for a layup after DeMattio had controlled the tip.  Edie then hit from the outside for a quick 4-0 lead.  DeMattio hit from the key to get his team on the board.  Edie and Sophomore Rock Van Fossen then combined to keep the hosts out in front in the first period.  Vic Gessner provided the board work in the second period, with Edie hitting on 3 field attempts as the Tigers built up a 36-24 lead before DeMattio hit just before intermission.  Don Wallick gave Edie help from the floor in the third period, but both Wallick and Peters picked  up their fourth personal foul.  Midvale began its move early in the final period, cutting  the deficit to 7 points.  The 2 clubs battled back and forth before Gessner came up with 2 fouls and a bucket.  Wallick dropped in 4 free tosses and Edie hit on 4 field goals and 2 charity attempts to give the winners a 68-52 margin with only one minute left to play.  The reserve game was a thriller, with Terry Leggett dropping in 2 free tosses with 5 seconds left to give Midvale (3-0) a 48-47 nod over the Strasburg Reserves (0-1).

STRASBURG TIGERS - 68

Adrian Edie 13-4-30
Rock Van Fossen 2-1-5
John Peters 4-3-11
Frank Welling 1-1-3
Don Wallick 5-5-15
Joe Aul 0-0-0

MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 58

Bob Byers 5-5-15
Dean DeMattio 7-7-21
Don Ickes 0-0-0
Tom Mackey 0-1-1
Don Basquin 4-2-10
Tom McPherson 1-0-2
Terry Leggett 2-3-7
Ted Tolotti 1-0-2


Wednesday, November 28, 1962
Dan Kopp, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

STANDINGS

1.  Garaway Pirates 2-0
2.  Port Washington Purple Riders 2-0
3.  Strasburg Tigers 1-0
4.  Midvale Blue Devils 2-1
5.  Baltic Eagles 1-1
6.  Tuscarawas Broncos 0-0
7.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 0-0
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 0-2
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 0-2

63 - Lakeland Wallops Gnaden 67-37 (11-27-62)

FREEPORT - The Lakeland Red Raiders came up with their 2nd victory of the basketball season last night when they walloped Coach Oren Thompson's Gnadenhutten (0-2) here.  Coach Karl Stephen's crew was led by 6-2 Senior Mike Milarcik who had 32 points, 14 coming on field goals.  He also grabbed many rebounds.  Fred Simpson and John Kinsey both hit for 10 points.  Bruce Kohl led the Indians with 17 markers.  The Gnadenhutten Reserves (2-0) remained unbeaten with a 33-31 win over the Lakeland Reserves.

LAKELAND RED RAIDERS - 67

Fred Simpson 3-4-10
Laughlin 2-0-4
John Kinsey 5-0-10
Mike Milarcik 9-14-32
Mallernee 2-0-4
Millward 1-2-4

GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS - 37

Bruce Kohl 5-7-17
Allensworth 0-1-1
Larry Rentsch 3-0-6
Gary Rice 1-1-3
Rick Fellers 0-0-0
Lintner 0-1-1
Don Garrett 0-3-3
Terry Huebner 0-1-1
Blind 1-3-5


Wednesday, November 28, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Meet The 1962-1963 Strasburg Tigers (11-27-62)

PHOTO:  This is our goal, Coach Warren Binder tells Don Wallick (sitting left) and Vic Gessner and Joe Aul (standing left), John Peters and Adrian Edie.

DOVER - "This could be the year Strasburg High climbs back to the top as one of Tuscarawas County's leading teams."  That statement comes from head basketball Coach Warren Binder who feels a program introduced 2 years ago will start paying dividends during the 1962-1963 season.  Five lettermen return this season, led by Senior 2-year veteran Adrian Edie, an all-county selection in 1961-1962.  Other returnees are 2-year letterman Joe Aul, a Senior, and John Peters, a Junior.  Prospective candidates for varsity action are Frank Welling, a 5-11 Senior with some experience, and Fred Scherer, a 6-0 Junior, considered a very good shot.  Up from the Freshman squad are Rock Van Fossen (5-11), Ron Lab (5-10), Rich Hall (6-3),Bob Mills (5-11) and Tom Dreher (5-6),  Van Fossen is considered a good bet to stick with  the varsity this year.  Edie, despite standing only 5-6, is one of the finest guards in the area.  He had 199 points last year to top all Tiger returnees.  Wallick, 6-3, is a good shot and a strong board man and is an early favorite for County laurels this season.  He plays forward or center.  Last year, he had 156 points.  Aul, 6-2 and 235 pounds, is a strong defensive performer and a top-notch rebounder.  Gessner, 5-10, is a good ball handler, can shoot well and also is a fine rebounder.  This could be his finest year.  He potted 152 points last season.  Peters (6-0) could be one  of the County's top scorers this year.  He is considered the best shot on  the team.  He had 154 points in 1961-1962.  Strasburg was 1-19 two years ago, but snapped back to an 11-7 record last season.  The Tigers' mark included victories over powerful Hiland and  Sandy Valley.


Tuesday, November 27, 1962
Dan Kopp, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Baltic Wins Thriller Against Adamsville 72-68 (11-24-62)

BALTIC - Coach Errol Jacobs' Eagles (1-1) evened their 1962-1963 basketball record here Saturday night with a nip-and-tuck conquest of Adamsville.  The Eagles, who lost 68-40 to Garaway (2-0) in Baltic's opener, trailed 22-18 at the first stop, led 42-38 at intermission and fell behind 55-52 before going ahead to stay early in the final frame.  Although hampered by several turnovers, Jacobs felt his boys played a good game for this time of the season.  Dick Gerber led the Eaqgles with 35 pointsd, Dale Stein had 15 and Keith Miller 14.  Larry Latt topped the losers with 30 points.  Bob Phillips popped in 16.  Baltic outscored Adamsville 31 to 22 in field goals, but the visitors canned 24 foul tosses to 10 for the winners.  Although not scoring, Larry Luke, of Baltic, played a good board game before running into foul trouble.  The Adamsville Reserves took the 1st game of the night by downing the Baltic Reserves 36-21.

BALTIC EAGLES - 72

Dick Gerber 15-5-35
Dale Stein 7-1-15
Guy Limbacher 1-0-2
Richardson 1-1-3
Nick Baab 1-1-3
Keith Miller 6-2-14
Larry Luke 0-0-0

ADAMSVILLE - 68

Larry Latt 13-4-30
Wisezaruer 0-6-6
Lyons 3-2-8
Bob Phillips 3-10-16
Bowden 1-2-4
Hittle 1-0-2
Shirer 1-0-2


Monday, November 26, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

STANDINGS

1.  Garaway Pirates 2-0
2.  Midvale Blue Devils 2-0
3.  Port Washington Purple Riders 2-0
4.  Baltic Eagles 1-1
5.  Strasburg Tigers 0-0
6.  Tuscarawas Broncos 0-0
7.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 0-0
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 0-1
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 0-2

63 - Midvale Makes It Two In A Row As They Down Killbuck 61-46 (11-24-62)

KILLBUCK - Midvale's Blue Devils (2-0) will take a perfect record into the den of the Strasburg Tigers Tuesday following their triumph here Saturday night.  Tomorrow night's clash will be watched closely by other county teams as the game matches the defending county champion Devils against one of this year's favorites to pace the county league.  After a minor scare in the first quarter when Killbuck took an 11-9 advantage, Midvale roared back to win going away.  The Devils of Coach Pete Hilliard outscored the Bucks 17 to 19 in the 2nd quarter for a 26-21 halftime lead and then crushed the hosts 20 to 7 in the 3rd stanza for a commanding 46-28 lead going into the final period.  Veterans Dean DeMattio and Bob Byers led the onslaught with 22 and 18 points respectively.  Tom McPherson had 12.  The Midvale Reserves (2-0) also remained undefeated as the buried the Killbuck Reserves 48-29.

MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 61

Bob Byers 7-4-18
Dean DeMattio 7-8-22
Tom Mackey 2-1-5
Tom McPherson 4-4-12
Don Basquin 2-0-4

KILLBUCK - 46

Tresley 3-2-8
Uhl 3-5-11
Wagers 0-1-1
Alexander 3-0-6
Lone 4-3-11
Bevington 1-0-2
Morris 3-1-7


Monday, November 26, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Midvale Wins Opener 54-40 Over West Lafayette (11-24-62)

MIDVALE - Waltzing to a 30-17 halftime advantage, the Big Blue of Midvale (1-0) opened the 1962-1963 basketball season on a triumphant note here Friday with a win over West Lafayette.  The Devils of Coach Pete Hilliard, in his 9th year as head cage boss, will move to Killbuck tonight.  The game will be played at the Glenmont Gymnasium.  Featuring a well-balanced attack, the Devils were paced by returning letterman Dean DeMattio with 15 points.  Tom McPherson, a reserve performer last year, had 14.  The only other returning letterman, Bob Byers had 9.  Cletus Hoffman paced West Lafayette with 18 points.  The Midvale Reserves (1-0) ran over the West Lafayette Reserves 50-28.

MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 54

Bob Byers 4-1-9
Don Ickes 2-1-5
Dean DeMattio 4-7-15
Tom Mackey 2-4-8
Tom McPherson 7-0-14
Don Basquin 1-1-3

WEST LAFAYETTE GENERALS - 40

Dreher 0-1-1
Bluck 2-0-4
Cletus Hoffman 9-0-18
Beriean 1-2-4
Shivers 2-2-6
Mertley 1-2-4
Miller 1-0-2
Haver 0-1-1


Saturday, November 24, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Meet The 1962-1963 Midvale Blue Devils (11-24-62)

PHOTO:  Keep this distance from the man with the ball, Coach Pete Hilliard tells Dean DeMattio (left) and Bob Byers.

DOVER - Lack of height and only 2 returning lettermen are the problems Coach Pete Hilliard of Midvale will have to overcome this season.  The Blue Devil basketballers were heavily hit through graduation, losing outstanding players Neal Beans and Rick Belknap plus Walt Weaver, Mike Page and Jim Tidrick.  The  only veterans back in the fold this year are Bob Byers, 5-10 Senior and Dean DeMattio, 6-2 Junior.  Others seeking varsity berths are the following:

Senior Don Bassquin 5-10
Senior Tom Mackey 5-8
Junior Tom McPherson 5-9
Junior Don Ickes 5-10
Junior Butch Fox 5-5
Junior Jay Carpenter 5-10
Sophomore Terry Leggett 5-8
Sophomore Tom Daniels 5-10
Sophomore Ted Tolloti 5-7
Sophomore Dan Kohler 6-0

Hilliard, now in his 9th year at the helm, guided his cagers to an 18-5 record last year, including a co-championship of the Tuscarawas County League and all the honors in the county tournament.  The 1961-1962 Devils bowed out 54-48 to Dennison in the second game of the Sectional.  Byers and DeMattio apparently have starting berths sewed up,  but Hilliard is undecided about the other 3 spots.  Top candidates at this time are Basquin, Mackey, McPherson, Ickes and Fox.  Byers potted 175 points last year and DeMattio 151.  Hilliard has posted an 82-26 won-loss record during the past 5 years.


Saturday, November 24, 1962
Dan Kopp, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Garaway Downs Stone Creek 58-42 (11-22-62)

PHOTO:  This isn't a game of leap frog.  It's Garaway's Don Deetz (23) going after a loose ball during basketball action at Stone Creek Wednesday.  Others in photo are Fred Smith (on floor) of Garaway and Cliff Endlich of Stone Creek.

STONE CREEK - Four men hit double figures for Garaway here Wednesday night as the Pirates (2-0) triumphed.  It was the second straight win for Coach Joe Richards' aggregation.  Stone Creek (0-2) is guided by Head Coach Ken Lawhun.  Cold shooting from  the floor  on  the part  of the  Panthers played a big part in the game.  The hosts connected  on just 14 field goals in 46 atttempts for 29 percent.  Garaway, on the other hand, hit on 20 of 44 tries for 45 percent.  The  Pirates hit on 18 of 28 from the free throw line.  The Panthers made good on 14 of 28 tosses.  Senior Geof Stevanus and Sophomore Randy Miller of Garaway led all scorers with 15 points each.  Frank Miller and Don Deetz potted 10.  Jim Billman and Jerry Lahmers had 10 for Stone Creek.  A big 2nd quarter decided the game for Garaway as it increased its 15-13 first period lead to 30-17 at the half.  The winners took a 44-29 margin into the final frame.  Three cagers weren't around for the finish.  Deetz going out with 5 personal fouls with 1:44 left in the game and Frank Smith being forced to sit down at 2:09 of the third period.  Cliff Endlich of Stone Creek fouled out with 3:43 left.  The Reserve contest was a thriller as the Pirate Reserves (2-0) won at the wire over the Stone Creek Reserves (1-1) 41-39.

GARAWAY PIRATES - 58

Geof Stevanus 2-11-15
Randy Miller 7-1-15
Don Deetz 4-2-10
Frank Miller 4-2-10
Fred Smith 1-0-2
John Spear 1-0-2
Jim Young 1-2-4

STONE CREEK PANTHERS - 42

Jim Billman 3-4-10
Jerry Lahmers 4-2-10
Flinner 2-3-7
Mizer 1-2-4
McPherson 1-1-3
Verle Endlich 0-1-1
Cliff Endlich 3-1-7


Friday, November 23, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Port Washington Upends Gnaden 49-46 (11-20-62)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Senior - Tom Loader (19 points)

PHOTO:  Bruce Kohl of Gnadenhutten goes in for 2 points as the Indians' Ed Allensworth (second from left) and Gary Rice (background) and Port's Roger Beighley (41) look on.

GNADENHUTTEN - The surprising Port Washington Purple Riders (2-0) mastered an old nemesis here Tuesday night as they spoiled the Gnadenhutten basketball inaugural.  In snapping a 10-game losing streak at the hands of the Indians (0-1), the Riders garnered their second straight triumph having topped Stone Creek (0-1) last week.  The Indians, under new Coach Oren Thompson set the pace most of the way over the combine of Coach Don Durham.  Port slipped into a 13-11 first quarter lead, after holding an 11-4 advantage in the early minutes.  Gnaden led 26-24 and 39-37 at the next 2 stops.  Port moved into a quick lead in the 4th quarter and never trailed after that.  Veteran Tom Loader led the Riders with 19 points, while 3 members of the Gnadenhutten team were in 2 digits as Bruce Kohl dropped in 12 and Gary Rice and Rick Fellers 11.  The Gnadenhutten Reserves (2-1) beat the Port Washington Reserves (0-3) - No Stats.  In addition, the Gnadenhutten Junior High team whipped the Port Washington Junior High team - Again, No Stats.

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 49

Larry Laisure 2-5-9
Roger Beighley 1-0-2
Paul Schwab 2-0-4
Wayne Blind 4-0-8
Tom Loader 8-3-19
Ken Gay 3-1-7

GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS - 46

Larry Rentsch 0-0-0
Allensworth 1-0-2
Gary Rice 5-1-11
Bruce Kohl 2-8-12
Rick Fellers 5-1-11
Don Garrett 0-1-1
Terry Huebner 4-1-9


Wednesday, November 21, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

STANDINGS

1.  Port Washington Purple Riders 2-0
2.  Garaway Pirates 1-0
3.  Midvale Blue Devils 0-0
4.  Strasburg Tigers 0-0
5.  Tuscarawas Broncos 0-0
6.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 0-0
7.  Baltic Eagles 0-1
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 0-1
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 0-1

63 - Meet All The 1962-1963 Garaway Pirates (11-21-62)

PHOTO:  Garaway Coach Joe Edwards tells Geof Stevanus (left) and Don Deetz how he wants them to play on defense.

DOVER - A young, inexperienced team with 4 big men and 2 small guards, all under a new coach, describes Garaway's basketball Pirates this season.  The Bucs usually are considered the team to beat in the Tuscarawas County Class "A" League, but are rebuilding this year with only one Senior on the squad.  Under the first-year reign of Coach Joe Richards, Garaway handled Baltic 68-40 in the season's opener last Saturday.  The Pirates (1-0) go after win No. 2 tonight at Stone Creek (1-0).  With just 2 lettermen returning from last year's squad which ended in a tie with Midvale for the county championship and finished second to the Devils in the tournament, the Pirates are counting heavily on Geof Stevanus.  The 5-9 guard is the only Senior on the team and is expected to be the Pirates' playmaker.  He scored 222 points last year.  The other veteran is Junior Don Deetz, also a 5-9 guard.  Deetz potted 205 markers last year as Garaway ended with a 17-7 slate after bowing 53-32 to State runner-up Hiland in the Sectional Tournament.  "Our inside boys are big, but young," Richards said.  "Once we learn our new system and get a few games under the belt we'll be okay."  Richards replaces Glenn Bower who now is head coach at Dennison St. Mary's.  Other starters, in addition to Stevanus and Deetz, are expected to be Juniors Frank Miller, 6-4 center, and Fred Smith, 6-2 forward, plus Sophomore Randy Miller, 6-1 forward.  John Spear, a 6-0 Junior, is the top replacement at this time, but could force one of the other boys out of the starting array.  Juniors Bill Richardson and Ronnie Raber, both 5-9, and  Tim Stevanus, 5-10, are being groomed as guards and could develop into top-notch backcourt men, Ed Mueller and Fred Flinzer, both 6-0 Junior forwards, and Jim Young a 5-9 Freshman guard, also are expected to see considerable duty.  Mueller has been erratic in his shooting so far, but is a fine defensive player as is Flinzer.  Young is a good ball handler and an excellent shot.  Others who figure in Garaway's Varsity plans this year are Dan and Dave Andreas, Larry Pope, Rodney Showers, Jeff Trachsel, Ted Mast, Bill Rowe, and Gary Burkey.  Gone from last year's team are Roy Yoder, Dan Bleininger and Wayne Burkey.  Yoder potted 359 points last season, Bleininger 260 and Burkey 163.


Wednesday, November 21, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Garaway Handles Baltic 68-40 In Opener For Both Clubs (11-19-62)

SUGARCREEK - The debut of the 1962-1963 Garaway basketball team and new coach were successful here Saturday night as the Pirates (1-0) turned back Baltic (0-1).  Coach Joe Richards, having moved into the Sugarcreek-Shanesville area after a successful stint at Flushing, guided the Pirates to the easy victory.  Garaway took a 15-5 first quarter lead and coasted.  Don Deetz and Geof Stevanus, the only "veterans" back from last year led the onslaught with 26 and 15 points respectively, while the lone returning regular for Baltic, Dick Gerber, led the Eagles with 22 markers.  The Pirates will return to action Wednesday at Stone Creek, while Baltic will host Adamsville Saturday night.  The Garaway Reserves (1-0) picked up their 1st victory of the year by mauling the Baltic Reserves (1-0) 42-18.

GARAWAY PIRATES - 68

Geof Stevanus 5-5-15
Don Deetz 6-8-26
Fred Smith 0-0-0
Frank Miller 2-2-6
Randy Miller 2-4-8
John Spear 1-1-3
Mueller 1-0-2
Young 3-2-8

BALTIC EAGLES - 40

Dick Gerber 9-4-22
Dale Stein 3-3-9
Larry Luke 1-0-2
Limbacher 1-0-2
Nick Baab 0-1-1
Keith Miller 1-2-4


Monday, November 19, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Meet The 1962-1963 Gnadenhutten Indians (11-19-62)

GNADENHUTTEN - The youngest starting quintet in memory will be introduced to Gnadenhutten basketball fans here tonight as the school holds its annual "Meet The Indians" night in the gymnasium.  In addition to meeting the latest cage edition, which includes only one letterman, Indian followers also will get a chance to meet new Head Cage Coach Oren Thompson.  A native of Beach City, Thompson replaced Ron Sakola who has taken a teaching position at Toledo.  Slated to pen the season Tuesday hosting Port Washington, Gnaden is expected to use a stasrting array that will not include a single Senior.  Thompson said the starting lineup will probably include the following:

Junior Don Garrett 5-8
Sophomore Gary Rice 5-11
Junior Bruce Kohl 6-2
Sophomore Terry Huebner 5-10
Junior Larry Rentsch 6-0

Kohl is the only returning  letterman.  Tonight's program and Tuesday's opening basketball game will start at 7PM.


Monday, November 19, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Port Rocks Stone Creek 57-47 In Opener For Both Teams (11-16-62)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Junior - Ken Gay (18 Points)

PORT WASHINGTON - The 1962-1963 basketball season officially got underway in Tuscarawas County here Friday night with the Port Washington Purple Riders (1-0) coming on strong in the second half to defeat Stone Creek (0-1).  The Riders of Coach Don Durham trailed the Panthers 23-21 at the halfway point, but outscored them 19 to 7 in the 3rd to take a 40-30 lead into the final stanza.  Ken Gay, who came in as a sub in the 1st period, led the Riders with 18 points, 10 of which came  in the crucial  third stanza.  Wayne Blind had 10 points.  Cliff Endlich led coach Ken Lawhun's crew with 12 points and Mel McAfee flipped in 10.  Earlier in the night, the Stone Creek Reserves (1-0) beat back the Port Washington Reserves (0-1) 30-23.

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 57

Larry Laisure 3-3-9
Roger Beighley 1-3-5
Paul Schwab 2-0-4
Wayne Blind 5-0-10
Tom Loader 3-2-8
Jeff Quillen 1-1-3
Ken Gay 4-10-18

STONE CREEK PANTHERS - 47

Jim Billman 1-5-7
Jerry Lahmers 1-3-5
Ed Wallace 2-2-6
Verle Endlich 0-3-3
Cliff Endlich 5-2-12
Flinner 1-2-4
Mel McAfee 3-4-10


Saturday, November 17, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

STANDINGS

1.  Port Washington Purple Riders 1-0
2.  Baltic Eagles 0-0
3.  Garaway Pirates 0-0
4.  Gnadenhutten Indians 0-0
5.  Midvale Blue Devils 0-0
6.  Strasburg Tigers 0-0
7.  Tuscarawas Broncos 0-0
8.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 0-1

63 - Meet The 1962-1963 Baltic Eagles (11-17-62)

BALTIC - Coach Errol Jacobs of Baltic hasn't announced his starting lineup as yet for the game against the Garaway Pirates tonight, but it is almost certain to include Dick Gerber and Dale Stein.  Gerber is an all-around performer and is expected to carry most of the offensive load, while Stein is considered to be a top rebounder.  Nick Baab, who saw a good deal of action as a reserve last year, also is being groomed for considerable work.  He stands 6-0.


Saturday, November 17, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Meet The 1962-1963 Garaway Pirates (11-17-62)

SUGARCREEK - A big crowd is expected tonight for the 1962-1963 basketball opener between Garaway and  Baltic on the  Garaway court.  The Pirates won both regular season games in the rivalry last year, taking the first encounter 47-37 and the second 63-33.  Joe Richards, in his first year at the helm of the Pirates, has decided on only 2 of the 5 starters for the game.  They are Don Deetz and Geof Stevanus.  The 3 upcourt berths will be decided from Frank Miller, Fred Smith, Randy Miller and John Spear.


Saturday, November 17, 1962
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio