63 - Tusky Valley Gets By Tuscarawas 57-53 (2-24-63)

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

NEW PHILADELPHIA - Tuscarawas (9-11) had its back to the wall from the outset against Tuscarawas Valley (13-6), falling behind by 7 points at the initial stop.  Coach Aaron Miller's charges, who beat Garaway 59-57 in the opening round of the tournament Thursday, had 2 field goals nullified in the final quarter because of charging violations.  Tuscarawas Valley's 6-5 center, Gary Ferren, popped in 4 fielders in the first 8 minutes of play to give his club an 18-11 margin at the stop.  He failed to score a point the rest of the game, setting out more than half of the contest due to personal foul trouble.  He finally was whistled out with 4:03 left to be played in the final frame.  Bob Heller's club received an additional jolt when All-League selection Paul Shipbaugh drew his 5th personal with 3:24 left in the game and his club leading 50-43.  The Trojans forced the Broncos to shoot from outside most of the way, Tuscarawas hitting on  only 19 of 76 action attempts for a cold 24.6 percent.  Tuscarawas Valley, sparked by Shipbaugh, canned 23 of 63 for a good 36.5 percent.  Shipbaugh took scoring honors for Tuscarawas Valley with 18 points.  Dave Widder added 13 to the Trojan cause.  Bob Burris got 10.  Fred Burmich topped Tuscarawas with 20 markers, getting all of his team's field goals in the 1st quarter (4) and the first 5 before Phil Caldwell hit in the 2nd stanza.  He was the only Bronco in double figures.  Tuscarawas outrebounded Tuscarawas  Valley, 34 to 22.  Jeff Maxwell and Roger Knisely led the Broncos with 9 each.  Bob Romig pulled down 6.  Ferren topped the Trojans with 6 and  Ed Crawford grabbed 4.  Tuscarawas Valley has now won 9 games in succession.

TUSCARAWAS VALLEY TROJANS - 57

Dave Widder 4-5-13
Bob Burris 4-2-10
Gary Ferren 4-0-8
Ed Crawford 1-3-5
Paul Shipbaugh 9-0-18
Turvey 0-0-0
Ken Burris 1-1-3

TUSCARAWAS BRONCOS - 53

Bob Romig 2-0-4
Fred Burmich 9-2-20
Jeff Maxwell 3-1-7
Phil Caldwell 2-2-6
Ivan Summers 1-5-7
Phil Ashkettle 1-0-2
Roger Knisely 1-5-7


Monday, February 25, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

NOTE:  The basketball season ABRUPTLY ends here!  There appears to be a BLIP in the research.  The Daily Times and The Daily Reporter are missing the months of March and April of 1963.  Oddly, these same 2 months are also missing at The Coshocton Tribune.

But, here is how the tournament worked out:  Tuscarawas Valley (14-6) beat the Midvale Blue Devils (15-5)...score unknown for their 10th straight victory.  Then Strasburg (16-4) picked up another victory over Port Washington (11-10)...64-42 for the final showdown between Strasburg and Tuscarawas Valley for the Tuscarawas County Class "A" Basketball Tournament Championship.  Drumroll please.........Strasburg (17-4) nosed out Tuscarawas Valley (14-7) by a score of 58-57.

In the Sectional Tournament, the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (14-8) lost to Dennison St. Mary's...score unknown.  Strasburg (25-5) won two games in the Sectional and one game in the Regional, while losing to Adena 65-59 in the District Tournament.

And so ends the basketball season and we pick up the rest of the school year by dropping into the middle of the Spring baseball season in May of 1963.

63 - Strasburg Handles Stone Creek 45-32 (2-24-63)

NEW PHILADELPHIA - Inability to take advantage of easy shots prevented Stone Creek (5-16) from recording one of the biggest upsets in the history of the county tournament.  Playing deliberate ball, Coach Ken Lawhun's Panthers worked through the Strasburg (15-4) defense with precision, only to miss 7 "bunnies" in the 1st half and 9 for the game.  Coach Warren Binder's "Tenacious Tigers," on the other hand were forced to keep outside most of the game.  Both teams hit for a good percentge in the initial quarter, Stone Creek canning 5 of 8 action shots and 2 of 3 charities.  Strasburg made 6 of 9 fielders, but didn't get a foul try as the Panthers weren't whistled until 5:45 of the second stanza.  Vic Gessner put the 1st points on the board, giving Strasburg a 2-0 lead.  Verle Endlich of the Panthers then sneaked in for a layup and was fouled, making the move pay off in a 3-pointer.  The Tigersd' John Peters, who canned 2 of 4 action shots in the 1st period despite a broken finger, hit from the corner to put his mates back in front, 4-3.  All-League selection Jim Billman drilled in a close shot to put Stone Creek back on top, but Don Wallick retaliated for Strasburg.  Ed Wallace then hit for a fielder and a charity, giving the Panthers an 8-6 lead.  Verle Endlich made it 10-6 with a duce.  The 1st period ended in a 12-12 deadlock.  Two-year All-League choice Adrian Edie took charge for Strasburg in the 2nd period, scoring 8 of his club's 9 points.  Don Wallick got the only other one at the foul line.  Edie canned 3 of 4 action shots and 2 of 3 charities in that period as the Tigers went from a 14-13 margin into a 21-13 cushion and coasted from there on, posting a 21-15 advantage at the half and 32-21 after 3 cantos.  Strasburg, which was upset 44-42 by Baltic in last year's event and had not won a county tournament game since a 59-53 decision over Midvale in 1960, hit on 19 of 36 action shots for a hot 52.7 percent and  made 7 of 10 charities.  Stone Creek, bidding for its 1st win in the tournament since a 76-44 nod over Strasburg  in 1959, canned just 13 of 45 for a weak 28.8 percent and popped in 6 of 13 foul tries.  Edie had 6 of 10 action shots and Peters 6 of 11 for the Tigers.  Stone Creek outrebounded Strasburg 25 to 21.  Verle Endlich topped the Panthers with 8.  Wallace and Billman both grabbed 5.  Don Wallick led the Tigers with 10 and Edie got 5.  Adrian Edie of the Tigers, was high for the game with 14 points.  Don Peters hit 13, while Don Wallick got 11.  For Stone Creek, Verle Endlich was the only individual to hit double figures for the team, 10 points.

STRASBURG TIGERS - 45

Vic Gessner 2-1-5
Rock Van Fossen 4-0-8
Don Wallick 4-3-11
John Peters 6-1-13
Adrian Edie 6-2-14
Fred Scherer 0-0-0
Joe Aul 0-0-0
Tom Dreher 0-0-0
Ron Lab 0-0-0
Frank Welling 0-0-0

STONE CREEK PANTHERS - 32

Jerry Lahmers 1-1-3
Jim Billman 2-0-4
Dick McPherson 2-0-4
Verle Endlich 4-2-10
Ed Wallace 2-3-7
Cliff Endlich 1-0-2
Dale McAfee 1-0-2
Gail Mizer 0-0-0


Monday, February 25, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 Tuscarawas Stars

PHOTO:  TOP ROW - Dean DeMattio (left) of Midvale, Russ McGlothlin of Tuscarawas, John Peters of Strasburg and Bob Byers of Midvale.  MIDDLE ROW - Don Deetz (left) of Garaway, Adrian Edie of Strasburg and Bruce Kohl of Gnadenhutten.  BOTTOM ROW - Dick Gerber (left) of Baltic, Tom Loader of Port Washington, Paul Shipbaugh of Tuscarawas Valley and Cliff Endlich of Stone Creek.

DOVER - Co-champion Strasburg and Midvale each placed 2 performers on the Annual Tuscarawas County Class "A" League All-Star Basketball Team named today by coaches in the 9-club circuit.  Every school is represented.  The elite group consists of 11 players...5 Seniors, 5 Juniors and one Sophomore.  Diminutive Adrian Edie of Strasburg is the only repeater from last season.  Joining Edie are teammate John Peters, Dean DeMattio and Bob Byers of Midvale, Dick Gerber of Baltic, Don  Deetz of Garaway, Bruce Kohl of Gnadenhutten, Tom Loader of Port Washington, Cliff Endlich of Stone  Creek, Russ McGlothlin of Tuscarawas and Paul Shipbaugh of Tuscarawas Valley.  In previous years, the All-County teams were not announced until the finals of the tournament.  This season, in addition to presenting trophies at the tournament, the league's Most Valuable Player will be announced.  An all-tournament team also will be selected.

McGlothlin, DeMattio and Kohl are the tallest cagers on the team, all standing 6-2, with Edie the shortest at 5-6.  The "stars" as a whole, scored 3,226 points in 169 league games, an average of 19.08 per contest.  DeMattio, who already has set a new season mark at Midvale with 482 points, was top scorer in league competition with 244 for an average of 30.50 per clash.  A Junior, he has 633 over a 2-year span.  The hot-shooting Blue Devil's top effort this campaign was a 44-point outburst against Baltic on  December 21.  He topped 30 points in 4 other games, 3 in league competition.  He already has established a new regular season scoring mark at Midvale.  Byers is the second leading scorer for Midvale, having 225 points this season and 565 over 4 years.  His top effort was 21 against Scio in non-league play.  Edie, "quarterback" of Strasburg's well-oiled machine, is the top point-producer on that club with 300 and 701 for 3 years.  Edie hit the 30-mark twice this season, against Tuscarawas in loop activity and against Midvale in non-league play the opening game of the campaign.  Peters, considered the best Strasburg shot, has 295 this season and 455 over 3 years.  Gerber, who tied the Tuscarawas County single game scoring record with 53 points against Union on December 18, has poured in 987 points over 3 season, getting 456 this campaign.  Both are apparent records at Baltic.  Deetz, also the leading scorer on his team, set a school mark with 40 points against Dennison January 19 and has 569 over 2 years.  Kohl, the only regular back at Gnadenhutten this campaign, has 305 points despite missing the last 2 games and has 519 over 3 years, getting only 3 as a freshman.  Loader, seconed only to Larry Laisure for top scoring honors at Port Washington, tallied 181 this season, giving him 339 over 3 years.  Endlich, who has been hotter in league play than non-league, has scored 207, giving him 616 over 4 years.  McGlothlin, a Freshman whiz last season when he tallied 166 points, has 185 this campaign.  Shipbaugh, although getting only 2 points in a brief appearance with the varsity last season, has been a mainstay of the Tuscaraswas Valley attack this campaign, pouring in 229.

COUNTY "A" STARS

Dick Gerber, Baltic Eagles, 6-0 Senior 164
Don Deetz, Garaway Pirates, 5-9 Junior 101
Bruce Kohl, Gnadenhutten Indians, 6-2 Junior 125
Bob  Byers, Midvale Blue Devils, 5-10 Senior 85
Dean DeMattio, Midvale, Blue Devils, 6-2 Junior 244
Tom Loader, Port Washington, 6-0 Senior 73
Cliff Endlich, Stone Creek, 5-10 Senior 85
Adrian Edie, Strasburg Tigers, 5-6 Senior 126
John Peters, Strasburg Tigers, 6-0 Junior 143
Russ McGlothlin, Tuscarawas, 6-2 Sophomore 79
Paul Shipbaugh, Tuscarawas Valley, 5-10 Junior 139


Wednesday, February 13, 1963
Dan Kopp, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Port Washington Stops Baltic 64-54 & Strasburg Eliminates Port 64-42 (2-21-63 & 3-1-63)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Senior - Paul Schwab (17-Points)

PHOTO:  What to do next seems to be the dilemma facing Dale Stein of Baltic.  Others in  photo are Paul Schwab (left), Ken Gay (34) and Roger Beighley (40) of  Port Washington and Guy Limacher of  Baltic.

NEW PHILADELPHIA - A bad 3rd quarter spelled disaster for Coach Errol Jacobs'  Baltic Eagles (9-12).  Behind 14-10 at the 1st stop, the Eagles outscored Don Durham's Purple Riders (11-9) 21 to 14 in the 2nd stanza to go ahead 31-28 at the half.  But, Baltic managed  to get just 5 points in the 3rd period, while APort was canning 15.  The  Purple Riders led 43-36 after 3 stops and coasted home.  Balanced scoring was the difference, although Port actually won at the foul lines, sinking 16 of 29 to 6 of 13 for Baltic.  Both teams had 24 field goals, Port in 56 attempts for 42.8 percent and Baltic in 53 tries for 45.2 percent.  Four Purple Riders hit in double figures, topped by Paul Schwab who got 17.  Tom  Loader and Roger Beighley both got 13 and Wayne Blind added 10.  Dick Gerber was a one-man show for Baltic, popping in 24 markers.  Guy Limbacher added 10.

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 64

Tom Loader 5-3-13
Larry Laisure 1-3-5
Paul Schwab 6-5-17
Roger Beighley 6-1-13
Wayne Blind 4-2-10
Ken Gay 0-2-2
Leonard Cameron 2-0-4
Bob Casteel 0-0-0

BALTIC EAGLES - 54

Dick Gerber 11-2-24
Dale Stein 4-0-8
Nick Baab 0-0-0
Guy Limbacher 5-0-10
Keith Miller 3-1-7
Schlarb 0-0-0
Larry Luke 1-3-5
Maurer 0-0-0


Friday, February 22, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio


NEW PHIADELPHIA - Shifting into a zone defense in the 2nd quarter, Strasburg (16-4) roared back from a 12-9 1st quarter deficit to a commanding 22-12 advantage by midway in the 2nd stanza to break the game wide open.  The scoreless streak of some seven minutes by the Port Washington Purple Riders (11-10) was all the Bengals needed as their alert zone and aggressive offense stopped the Riders cold.  Port made a shambles of the Strasburg man-to-man defense in the 1st stanza to lead all but one minute of the period.  But, the 1-2-2 zone put forth by Strasburg in the 2nd quarter turned the tide for keeps.  Conrolling the boards throughout, Strasburg snagged 33 missed shots as compared to only 19 rebounds by Port.  Coach Warren Binders "Grinders" rushed to a 22-16 halftime lead and rolled on to a 46-25 3rd quarter advantage in posting the victory.  A big 24-point 3rd quarter while limiting Port to but 9 points was the tale-telling eight minutes of play.  Port scored only 4 points in the 2nd period on 1 of 10 field goal attempts.  Don Wallick led the victors with 22 points, while John Peters chimed in with 14, including 10 in the 2nd half and Vic Gessner hit 11.  Sophomore Rock Van Fossen led the board play with 9 snags.  Wallick got 7 more and Peters six.  Tom Loader led Port on the boards with 5 rebounds, while Ken Gay led the scoring with 16 points and Paul Schwab hit 10.  From the field Strasburg netted 29 of 66 shots for 44 percent, while Port canned 17 of 46 action attempts for 37 percent.

STRASBURG TIGERS - 64

Rock Van Fossen 1-0-2
Vic Gessner 4-3-11
Don Wallick 11-0-22
Adrian Edie 4-1-9
John Peters 7-0-14
Joe Aul 0-2-2
Tom Dreher 1-0-2
Chuck Himes 1-0-2

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 42

Larry Laisure 1-1-3
Roger Beighley 2-0-4
Paul Schwab 4-2-10
Tom Loader 1-0-2
Ken Gay 6-4-16
Wayne Blind 1-0-2
Leonard Cameron 2-0-4


March 1, 1963
The Times Reporter
New Philadelphia, Ohio

63 - Midvale Ends Gnaden Season 61-52 (2-21-63)

PHOTO:  Dean DeMattio (44) of Midvale missed this rebound, but he pulled down more than his share in addition to scoring 31 points.  Battling for ball are Bob Byers (32) of Midvale and Bruce Kohl (31) of Gnadenhutten.  Watching the action are Ed Allensworth (45) of Gnadenhutten and Tom Daniels and Tom McPherson (30) of Midvale.

NEW PHILADELPHIA - As has been the case so many times this season, Dean DeMattio was the big gun for Midvale (15-4) in its victory over Gnadenhutten (7-14).  The 6-2 Junior sharpshooter missed his 1st action shot, but then canned 12 in a row before missing his final two.  He also drilled home 5 of 8 free tosses to take game scoring honors with 31 points.  Midvale spurted to quick 4-1, 10-1 and 12-3 leads before taking a 12-8 cushion at the 1st stop.  Coach Pete Hilliard's charges retained a 5 or 6-point spread for the 1st half of the 2nd quarter until Gnadenhutten, behind 22-15, caught fire and tallied 8 straight markers to go ahead 23-22 at 3:31.  Midvale; however, was ahead 31-27 at intermission and retained a 6 or 7 point margin the rest of the game, being ahead 49-43 at the 3rd quarter rest.  Midvale canned 25 of 58 action shots for 43.1 percent and made 11 of 22 charities.  Gnadenhutten hit on 21 of 46 field goal tries for 45.6 percent and popped in 10 of 17 free tosses.  Backing up DeMattio in the point department was Don Basquin with 12, the only other Blue Devil in double figures.  Bruce Kohl of Gnadenhutten also put on quite a display of shooting before twisting his ankle with about 20 seconds left in the game.  He got 20 points, Don  Garrett added 12.  (Kohl had missed the final 2 regular season games the Indians played due to a sore ankle.)  Bob Byers and Basquin led Midvale in the rebound department, both getting 9.  DeMattio pulled down 8.  Ed Allensworth and Kohl topped Gnadenhutten.

MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 61

Dean DeMattio 13-5-31
Bob Byers 2-0-4
Tom McPherson 3-0-6
Don Basquin 5-2-12
Don Ickes 0-0-0
Tom Daniels 2-4-8

GNADENHUTTEN INDIANS - 52

Bruce Kohl 9-2-20
Terry Huebner 0-0-0
Larry Rentsch 3-1-7
Do Garrett 5-2-12
Ed Allensworth 3-2-8
Leonard Lintner 1-3-5
Rick Fellers 0-0-0


Friday, February 22, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Tusky Nips Garaway 59-57 In Overtime (2-21-63)

PHOTO:  Up for a rebound go Randy Miller (33) of Garaway and Ivan Summers (42) of Tuscarawas.  Ready to get into the action are Frank Miller (left) of Garaway and Phil  Caldwell (34), Roger Knisely (44) and Bob Romig (behind Summers) of Tuscarawas.

NEW PHILADELPHIA - Hustle and good shooting provided big dividends for Coach Aaron Miller's Tuscarawas Broncos (9-10).  Playing without the services of 6-2 regular Russ McGlothlin, an All-County selection this season, the Broncos got far fewer action shots than Joe Richards' Pirates (8-13), but made them count, hitting on 18 for a fine 41.8 percent.  (McGlothlin received a sprained ankle in practice early in the week and  will be out of action for the rest of the campaign.)  Tuscarawas actually won at the foul lines, sinking 23 of 38 to only 13 of 31 for Garaway.  The Pirates took 78 action flings, but made just 22 for a weak 28.2 percent.  Garaway took a narrow 15-14 lead at the initial stop, but Tuscarawas went ahead 28-26 at the half and held on to a slim 38-37 advantage after 3 halts.  After the 2 teams exchanged buckets for the first 4 minutes  of the final frame, Garaway, with the score tied 44-all, racked up 2 quick baskets to take a 48-44 cushion.  Tuscarawas wasn't to be outdone, using a clinging defense and a fast break to mark up 10 straight points to vault into a seemingly comfortable 54-48 cushion with only 1:56 left to be played.  Bob Romig, Fred Burmich and Phil Caldwell led the surge.  Geof Stevanus then took charge for Garaway, sinking a fielder and 2 free tosses to cut the deficit to 54-52.  Substitute Bill Richardson then gave his club new life with a 2-pointer, sending the game into an extra 3 minutes of action.  Caldwell hit twice from the foul line to start the overtime session and then Burmich connected on a field goal, giving Tuscarawas a 58-54 margin.  Ed Mueller canned a free toss for Garaway and then, after Caldwell again  popped in a foul try, Don Deetz drilled home a deuce to cut the deficit to 2 points, 59-57.  Eight seconds were left when Deetz took the ball out of bounds after a timeout.  After getting the ball back again, Deetz misssed from the corner.  The gun sounded, but, a foul was called against the Broncos, Garaway's Mueller going to the line with a one-and-one situation.  He missed.  Phil Caldwell lead Tuscarawas and picked up game honors by dropping in 23 points.  Fred Burmich followed with 15.  For Garaway, Don Deetz fired in 15 points with Goef Stevanus and John Spear following with 12 and 10 respectiveley.

TUSCARAWAS BRONCOS - 59

Bob Roig 2-2-6
Fred Burmich 6-3-15
Jeff Maxwell 2-3-7
Phil Caldwell 6-11-23
Roger Knisely 0-2-2
Chuck Reichman 0-0-0

GARAWAY PIRATES - 57

Don Deetz 6-3-15
Geof Stevanus 5-2-12
John Spear 4-2-10
Frank Miller 3-3-9
Randy Miller 2-0-4
Ed Mueller 1-3-5
Bill Richardson 1-0-2
T. Stevanus 0-0-0


Friday, February 22, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Junior High Playoffs In Bolivar (2-19-63)

PHOTO:  GRADE CHAMPS (11-0) - Members of the Gnadenhutten Grade basketball team which won the County League and Tournament title this season are:  SEADED - Charles Crites (left), Steve Moore, Dan Basley, Don Finniourn and John Heck.  STANDING - Harold Morrison-Manager, Dan Jinks, Mike Coen, Ron Parrish, Wayne Martin, Bill Kohl and Coach Ray Gordon.  The team was feted last night at a party at Gordon's home.

JUNIOR HIGH LEAGUE STANDINGS

1.  Gnadenhutten 7-0
2.  Baltic 6-1
3.  Strasburg 6-1
4.  Stone Creek 4-3
5.  Midvale 3-4
6.  Garaway 2-5
7.  Port Washington 2-5
8.  Tuscarawas 2-1
9.  Tuscarawas Valley Unknown

BOLIVAR - Tuscarawas Valley (Unknown Record) nipped Garaway (2-6) 33-31 in the initial round of the Bolivar Junior High Basketball Tournament here last night.  Dick Harvey sank 2 foul shots in the last minute of action for the decision.  Garaway led 8-4 at the first stop and 15-13 at intermission, but Tuscarawas Valley went ahead 23-21 after 3 quarters.  Harvey ended as top point-getter for both teams, getting 11.  Dean Mathey added 8 to Tuscarawas Valley's cause.  Richardson and Youngen both had 8 for Garaway. (Thursday, February 7, 1963)

BOLIVAR - Strasburg, Baltic, Stone Creek and Gnadenhutten recorded victories here Saturday in the Bolivar Junior High Basketball Tournament.  Strasburg (7-1) beat Tuscarawas (2-2) 53-20, Baltic (7-1) downed Port Washington (2-6) 35-28, Stone Creek (5-3) nipped Tuscarawas Valley (Unknown Record) 25-21 and Gnadenhutten (8-0) upended Midvale (3-5) 33-27.  Strasburg posted 16-6, 26-10 and 41-16 quarter leads.  Studer led the way with 22 points.  Love topped Tuscarawas with 9.  Baltic was in front 6-2, 18-11 and 25-16 at the rests.  Richardson was high gun with 10 points.  Stephen led Port with 11.  Stone Creek found iself tied 5-all at the first stop, but went ahead 14-9 at the half and led 27-11 after 3 periods.  Bahari was high man with 11 markers.  Harvey topped TV with 7.  Gnadenhutten and Midvale were tied 6-all at the initial rest and the Blue Devils led 14-12 at intermission, but the Indians went ahead 24-21 going into the final frame.  Kohl led the way with 13 tallies.  Jinks got 10.  Carlisle was high for  Midvale with 12.  (Monday, February 11, 1963)

BOLIVAR - Regular league champion Gnadenhutten clashes with Baltic in the finals of the Tuscarawas County League 7th-8th Grade Tournament here on Friday.  The unbeaten league champions, Gnaden (9-0), took the measure of Stone Creek (5-4) 43-25 last night.  Baltic (8-1) gained its berth by besting Strasburg (7-2) 32-30.  Kohl and Jinks led Gnaden with 16 and 14 points respectively.  Weber canned 14 for Stone Creek.  Richardson netted 19 for Baltic.  Yackey had 12 for Strasburg.  (Wednesday, February 13, 1963)

BOLIVAR - Gnadenhutten (10-0) downed Baltic (8-2) 41-32 here Friday for the Championship of the Annual Junior High Tournament.  The Indians led 10-8, 20-17 and 31-25 at the quarter stops.  Jinks and Kohl paced the winning attack with 21 and 14 points respectively.  Richardson had 11 to top Baltic.  (Monday, February 18, 1963)


Tuesday, February 19, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

1962-63 RESERVE STANDINGS

1.  Strasburg 17-1
2.  Midvale 14-3
3.  Stone  Creek 14-4
4.  Garaway 13-6
5.  Tuscarawas 8-7
6.  Gnadenhutten Indians
7.  Port Washington 8-10
8.  Baltic Eagles 5-14
9.  Tuscarawas Valley 2-14

63 - Down The Line With Dan Kopp (2-19-63)

DOVER - One of these days we hope to have an accurate list of records for all Tuscarawas County teams and individuals.  Slowly but surely we are realizing our goal.  In a story on the 1962-63 Tuscarawas County All-League Team, it was pointed out that Dick Gerber of Baltic may hold both the season and career scoring records here.  A check through the "morgue" revealed that isn't exactly correct.  We found John Rice had tallied 1,564 points over 4 seasons, his best output being 405 in 1957-58.  Gerber now has 965, with his top effort being 456 this campaign.  We also came up with another record we thought would interest many fans.  According to a check made on the back editions of the Daily Reporter, Strasburg won 50 straight league games and 41 in a row at home, the streaks both ending at the start of the 1957-58 season.  Strasburg lost its opener 50-43 to Beach City that season at home and was upended 67-61 by Baltic in its initial league engagement of the campaign.  The win by Baltic, by the way, was the 1st for an Eagle team over Strasburg in 18 years, the last one being a 30-29 decision in 1939-40.


Tuesday, February 19, 1963
The Daily Reporter\
Dover, Ohio

Tuscarawas County Class "A" & "B" Tournament Runner-ups

1923 - Unknown
1924 - Unknown
1925 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1926 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1927 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1928 - Dundee Bulldogs (Garaway Pirates)
1929 - Midvale Blue Devils
1930 - Midvale Blue Devils
1931 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1932 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1933 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1934 - Dundee Bulldogs (Garaway Pirates)
1935 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1936 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1937 - Tuscarawas Broncos
1938 - Baltic Eagles
1939 - Midvale Blue Devils
1940 - Strasburg Tigers
1941 - Dundee Bulldogs (Garaway Pirates)
1942 - Tuscarawas Broncos
1943 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1944 - Tuscarawas Broncos
1945 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1946 - Midvale Blue Devils
1947 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1948 - Midvale Blue Devils
1949 - Mineral City Tigers (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1950 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1951 - Midvale Blue Devils
1952 - Baltic Eagles
1953 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1954 - Strasburg Tigers
1955 - Midvale Blue Devils
1956 - Strasburg Tigers
1957 - Stone Creek Panthers
1958 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1959 - Tuscarawas Valley Trojans
1960 - Tuscarawas Valley Trojans
1961 - Garaway Pirates
1962 - Garaway Pirates


Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Gary Gay
Lafayette, Tennessee

63 - Malvern Waxes Port Washington 60-50 (2-16-63)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Senior Scoring Ace - Larry Laisure

PORT WASHINGTON - Malvern (8-10) and Port Washington (10-9) both ended their regular season activity here Saturday night, the Green Hornets winning by 10 points.  Under Coach Don Clarico, the visitors canned 27 of 71 action shots for 38 percent and made 6 of 13 foul tries.  The hosts drilled home only 19 of 64 fielders and 12 of 25 charities under the guidance of Don Durham.  Ron Ebner, of  Malvern  led all scorers with 23 points, while C.L. Andrews followed with 17.  Larry Laisure picked up 15 points and Paul Schwab 13 for Port Washington.  The Port Washington Reserves (8-10) dropped the Malvern Reserves 31-21.

MALVERN GREEN HORNETS - 60

Ron Ebner 11-1-23
Carroll 3-0-6
C.L. Andrews 7-3-17
Hank Bennett 4-2-10
Orcutt 2-0-4
Savona 0-0-0
Montella 0-0-0

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 50

Larry Laisure 5-5-15
Roger Beighley 0-1-1
Leonard Cameron 1-0-2
Ken Gay 3-2-8
Tom Loader 3-1-7
Paul Schwab 6-1-13
Wayne Blind 1-2-4


Monday, February 18, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

FINAL SEASON STANDINGS

1.  Midvale Blue Devils 14-4 1268-1015 .778
2.  Strasburg Tigers 14-4 1266-0965 .778
3.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 12-6 1118-1079 .667
4.  Port Washington Purple Riders 10-9 1042-1082 .526
5.  Tuscarawas Broncos 8-10 1137-1091 .444
6.  Baltic Eagles 8-12 1108-1277 .400
7.  Garaway Pirates 8-12 1155-1170 .400
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 7-13 1155-1307 .350
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 5-15 1004-1184 .250

63 - Strasburg Finishes Season By Rolling Over Tuslaw 73-51 (2-15-63)

TUSLAW - Coach Warren Binder's "Terrific" Strasburg Tigers (14-4) ended their 1962-63 regular season on a triumphant note here last night, conquering Tuslaw.  Strasburg led all the way, posting 21-13, 41-21 and 59-35 quarter margins.  The hot-shooting Tigers canned 31 of 77 action shots for a good 40 percent and made 11 of 21 free tosses.  The losing hosts hit on 18 of 59 field goal tries for 31 percent and connected on 15 of 23 charities.  John Peters paced the well-oiled attack with 24 points, despite having a broken finger on his shooting hand.  He got ample help from Don Wallick with 16 and All-County Adrian Edie with 15.  Peters hit for 10 of his markers in the 2nd period.  Dub Benson led Tuslaw with 19.  The Tigers played without Vic Gessner due to an injury received last week against Hiland.  Strasburg's Reserves (17-1) also ended victoriously, winning their 17th in a row after an opening defeat, 57-40 over the Tuslaw Reserves.  The Reserve club now is 42-2 over the past 2 seasons.

STRASBURG TIGERS - 73

Rock Van Fossen 3-1-7
Don Wallick 7-2-16
Joe Aul 3-0-6
Chuck Himes 0-2-2
John Peters 10-4-24
Adrian Edie 7-1-15

TUSLAW - 51

Weirich 3-0-6
Knotts 2-2-6
Dub Benson 7-5-19
Fox 2-1-5
Smith 0-1-1
Green 1-1-3
Radabaugh 0-1-1
B. Benson 1-2-4
Kiever 2-2-6


Saturday, February 16, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Down The Line With Dan Kopp (2-14-63)

DOVER - Do you want to pick a favorite for the chapionship of the 41st Annual Tuscarawas County Basketball Tournament?  From this corner, it appears Strasburg must be given the nod for its 1st tournament title since 1955.  The Tigers; however, may be hard-pressed by defending champion Midvale and surging Tuscarawas Valley.  Strasburg has won more county tournament titles than any other team, 14, including the 1st in 1923.  Midvale has captured 10, Garaway 6 and Gnadenhutten 4.  Tuscarawas Valley has been stymied in all previous attempts, although Bolivar (now part of TV) won in 1929 and 1936.  County tourament winners have been as follows:

1923 - Strasburg Tigers
1924 - Dennison Railroaders
1925 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1926 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1927 - Strasburg Tigers
1928 - Strasburg Tigers
1929 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1930 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1931 - Midvale Blue Devils
1932 - Strasburg Tigers
1933 - Strasburg Tigers
1934 - Strasburg Tigers
1935 - Tuscarawas Broncos
1936 - Bolivar Cardinals (Tuscarawas Valley Trojans)
1937 - Strasburg Tigers
1938 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1939 - Strasburg Tigers
1940 - Midvale Blue Devils
1941 - Midvale Blue Devils
1942 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1943 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1944 - Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (Garaway Pirates)
1945 - Strasburg Tigers
1946 - Strasburg Tigers
1947 - Strasburg Tigers
1948 - Strasburg Tigers
1949 - Midvale Blue Devils
1950 - Midvale Blue Devils
1951 - Strasburg Tigers
1952 - Stone Creek Panthers
1953 - Midvale Blue Devils
1954 - Tuscarawas Broncos
1955 - Strasburg Tigers
1956 - Midvale Blue Devils
1957 - Gnadenhutten Indians
1958 - Midvale Blue Devils
1959 - Midvale Blue Devils
1960 - Garaway Pirates
1961 - Garaway Pirates
1962 - Midvale Blue Devils

Teams who have never won the Tuscarawas County  Class "B" & Class "A" Tournament

Baltic Eagles
Port Washington Purple Riders


Thursday, February 14, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

Additional Contribution

Monday, September 26, 2011
Gary Gay
Lafayette, Tennessee

63 - Down The Line With Dan Kopp (2-12-63)

DOVER - Statistics kept by this writer show Dean DeMattio of Midvale was top man in  the Tuscarawas County Class "A" Basketball League as far as scoring points was concerned.  A final tabulation revealed the 6-2 center with 90 field goals and 64 good foul shots for 244 markers, far ahead of the rest of the field in all 3 categories.  He averaged 30.50 per game in leading the Blue Devils to a share of the league title with Strasburg, both team ending with 7-1 records.  Dick Gerber of Baltic was 2nd in total points (164) and in per game average (20.30), Paul Shipbaugh  of Tuscarawas Valley was runner-up in field goals (68) and Larry Laisure of Port Washington was 2nd high in free tosses (42).  Midvale ruled as the top offensive team, tallying 595 points.  Strasburg was best in defense, allowing just 422 points.

LEAGUE STANDINGS

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

LEAGUE SCORING

1.  Dean Demattio, Midvale Blue Devils 90-64-244 30.50
2.  Dick Gerber, Baltic Eagles 65-24-164 20.50
3.  John Peters, Strasburg Tigers 58-27-143 17.87
4.  Bruce Kohl, Gnadenhutten Indians 43-30-125 17.85
5.  Paul Shipbaugh, Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 68-23-130 17.37
6.  Dale Stein, Baltic Eagles 50-26-126 15.75
7.  Gary Ferren, Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 51-24-126 15.76
8.  Adrian Edie, Strasburg Tigers 48-30-126 15.75
9.  Larry Rentsch, Gnadenhutten Indians 42-21-105 15.00
10. Don Wallick, Strasburg Tigers 48-24 120 15.00
11. Don Deetz, Garaway Pirates 41-10 101 12.62
12. Jim Billman, Stone Creek 36-28-100 12.50
13. Dave Widder, Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 35-30-100 12.50
14. Ken Gay, Port Washington Purple Riders 42-9-93 11.62
15. Randy Miller, Garaway Pirates 39-14-92 11.50
16. Larry Laisure, Port Washington Purple Riders 25-42 92 11.50
17. Cliff Endlich, Stone Creek Panthers 25-35-85 10.62
18. Don Basquin, Midvale Blue Devils 34-17-85 10.62
19. Larry Rentsch, Gnadenhutten Indians 42-21 105 10.62
20. Frank Miller, Garaway Pirates 36-13-83 10.37

NOTE:  I realize these statistics are not adding up, but now IT'S HISTORY.


Tuesday, February 12, 1963
Dan Kopp, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

STANDINGS

1.  Midvale Blue Devils 14-4
2.  Strasburg Tigers 13-4
3.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 12-6
4.  Port Washington Purple Riders 10-8
5.  Tuscarawas Broncos 8-10
6.  Baltic Eagles 8-12
7.  Garaway Pirates 8-12
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 7-13
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 5-15

63 - Port Washington Beats Back Coshocton Sacred Heart 66-59 (2-9-63)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Senior - Tom Loader (17-points)

PORT WASHINGTON - The Port Washington Purple Riders (10-8) got balanced scoring here Saturday night to up their season mark with a triumph over a good Coshocton Sacred Heart (12-4) combine, assuring a winning season.  With only one game left on the agenda, hosting Malvern next Saturday night, Coach Don Durham's combine led at every stop, 20-12, 39-28 and 50-47 to end its 3-game losing streak.  Tom Loader paced a well-oiled Port attack with 17 points.  Three others also hit double figures, Larry Laisure canned 14 and Paul Schwab and Wayne Blind each added 12.  Bud Kauffman led Coshocton with 24.  Port, trailing 8-2 in the early minutes, unleased a fine full court press to stop the Coshocton charges.  Both teams hit well from action.  Port dropped 27 of 66 for 41 percent and Sacred Heart making 23 of 58 for 40 percent.  The Riders had trouble at the foul line; however, sinking only 12 of 28, while Sacred Heart canned 11 of 13.  There was no report of a Reserve game.

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 66

Larry Laisure 6-3-15
Roger Beighley 1-0-2
Ken Gay 4-0-8
Paul Schwab 4-4-12
Wayne Blind 6-0-12
Tom Loader 6-5-17

COSHOCTON SACRED HEART - 59

Bud Kauffman 10-4-24
Congman 0-2-2
Shuck 1-0-2
Alverson 7-2-16
Fritz 2-0-4
Sikora 4-3-11


Monday, February 11, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Adamsville Handcuffs Baltic 77-62 (2-9-63)

ADAMSVILLE - Baltic's Eagles (8-12) lost their final regular season game here Saturday night with a decision to Adamsville.  Coach Errol Jacobs' charges trailed 22-15, 37-33 and 51-49 at the quarter stops.  Baltic hit on 24 of 75 action shots for 34 percent.  Adamsville canned 25 of 57 for 45 percent.  Dick Gerber paced Baltic with 21 points, good for game honors.  Dale Stein followed with 18.  The Adamsville Reserves pinned another loss on the Baltic Reserves (5-14) as Baltic closed out their seasons.

ADAMSVILLE 77

Norris 6-3-15
Bowden 3-1-7
Larry Latt 7-0-14
Bob Phillips 5-10-20
Stalmaker 4-0-8
Wisegarber 1-3-5
Lions 3-3-9
Shirer 1-1-3
Cury 0-2-2

BALTIC EAGLES - 62

Dick Gerber 9-3-21
Dale Stein 8-0-16
Guy Limbacher 3-3-9
Keith Miller 2-2-6
Larry Luke 2-3-7
Schlarb 0-3-3


Monday, February 11, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Conotton Valley Upsets Garaway 61-52 (2-9-63)

LEESVILLE - Conotton Valley's Rockets (4-10) got off the launching pad quickly here Saturday night for an 8-0 lead and set the pace the rest of the way in downing Garaway (8-12) in a mild surprise.  The defeat left Garaway with a 3-game under .500 mark as the Pirates brings down the curtain on regular play.  Conotton Valley still has 4 games to go before the Harrison County Tournament.  Bill Tope led the charges of Coach Dave Scott with 24 points for game honors.  Dick Newell chimed in with 15.  Geof Stevanus topped the Pirates of Coach Joe Richards with 14.  Randy Miller had 12.  Conotton led 10-5, 25-17 and 43-28 at the quarter stops.  The Rockets were in  front by as much as 20 points in the second half before Garaway rallied back in  the last quarter.  The Garaway Reserves (13-6) had a great season finish with a 44-37 win over the Conotton Valley Reserves.

CONOTTON VALLEY ROCKETS - 61

Bill Tope 11-3-24
Smith 2-1-5
Kurtz 1-2-4
N. Tope 3-2-6
Leggett 2-3-7
Dick Newell 5-5-15

GARAWAY PIRATES - 52

Randy Miller 6-0-12
Frank Miller 0-0-0
Don Deetz 3-1-7
Geof Stevanus 6-2-14
John Spear 1-0-2
Bill Richardson 2-1-5
Ed Mueller 2-3-7
T. Stevanus 2-1-5


Monday, February 11, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Hiland Hands Strasburg Another Loss 72-67 (2-9-63)

BERLIN - A sellout crowd (many fans were turned away) saw Hiland (17-1) come from behind here Saturday night to upend Strasburg (13-4).  Trailing throughout the first 3 quarters, Coach Bob Schrock's high-flying Hawks went ahead 51-49 at the start of the final frame and held a 9-point cushion until the Tigers rallied at the end.  Coach Warren Binder's Tigers led 16-15, 36-29 and 49-47 at the quarter stops.  Strasburg jumped out to an 8-2 margin and held that much of a lead most of the first 2 frames.  In the 3rd period, the Hawks employed the press on defense to tie the score 39-all with the 2 teams matching shots until the Tigers went ahead at the close.  Hiland went ahead at the start of the final frame and spurted to a 9-point cushion until 3 minutes were left to be played.  Strasburg outgoaled the hosts, sinking 32 of 61 action shots for 53 percent to 31 of 56 and 56 percent for Hiland.  But, the Hawks canned 10 of 15 free tosses to only 3 of 6 for the Tigers.  Only 17 personals were called, 11 against Strasburg.  Both teams got balanced scoring, Art Mullet, Norman Feller and Joel Menuez topping Hiland with 24, 22 and 10 respectively and John Peters, Adrian Edie, Don Wallick and Vic Gessner getting 21, 17, 14 and 12 respectively for Strasburg.  Strasburg's winning streak ended at 4.  The Strasburg Tigers (17-1) had an outstanding year as they edged the Hiland Reserves 36-34.

HILAND HAWKS - 72

S. Gerber 2-0-4
Bill Horrisberger 6-0-12
Norman Feller 8-6-22
Joel Menuez 4-2-10
Art Mullet 11-2-24

STRASBURG TIGERS - 67

Rock Van Fossen 1-1-3
Vic Gessner 6-0-12
Don Wallick 7-0-14
John Peters 10-1-21
Adrian Edie 8-1-17
Joe Aul 0-0-0


Monday, February 11, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Tusky Nukes Augusta's Defense 115-75 (2-9-63)

PHOTO:  Tuscarawas Broncos Senior - Fred Burmich (24-points)

TUSCARAWAS - It was below freezing outside here Saturday night, but not inside as Tuscarawas (8-10) and Augusta "burned" the nets off the hoops.  At the final buzzer, the Broncos held a sparkling 115-75 victory, bringing down the curtain on their regular season and setting a new school mark.  The output by Coach Aaron Miller's crew surpassed the previous mark of 111 points scored in 1955 against Mineral City.  Both teams shot over 60 percent from the field in the blistering performance, the broncos hitting 66 from action and Augusta 61.  Fred Burmich paced Tusky's big atttack  as he racked up 24 points.  Russ McGlothlin dropped in 19, Phil Ashkettle 17 and Phil Caldwell 15.  Bill Mayes led Augusta with 22.  The Tuscarawas Reserves (8-7) went over the .500 mark with a 60-32 win over the Augusta Reserves.

TUSCARAWAS BRONCOS - 115

Ivan Summers 2-1-5
Fred Burmich 10-4-24
Phil Ashkettle 8-1-17
Russ McGlothlin 8-3-19
Bob Roig 2-4-8
Phil Caldwell 7-1-15
Chuck Reichman 3-1-7
Rankin 2-0-4
Roger Knisley 3-2-8
R. Ashkettle 1-2-4
Shupp 1-1-3
Eckert 0-1-1

AUGUSTA VIKINGS - 75

Bill Mayse 10-2-22
C. Michael 3-4-10
Locke 6-5-17
Cooper 3-1-7
D. Michael 2-2-6
Paul Berry 5-1-11
Cogan 0-2-2


Monday, February 11, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - TV Knocks Off Tuslaw 52-49 (2-9-63)

ZOARVILLE - Tuscarawas Valley's sreaking Trojans (12-6) ended their season here Saturday night with their 8th straight victory, nipping Tuslaw.  Coach Bob Heller's combine never trailed, but had to take advantage of foul shots as the losers had just as many field goals, 18.  The Trojans hit on 18 of 55 action shots for 33 percent, but made 16 of 24 free tosses.  The losers canned 18 of 50 field goal tries for 36 percent, but made only 13 of 23 charities.  After the score was tied 7-all, Tusky Valley took a 14-9 margin at the 1st stop, was in front 25-19 at intermission and held onto a 37-29 cushion after 3 halts.  Tusky Valley maintained an 8-point spread most of the way.  The one-two punc of Dave Widder and Gary Ferren sparked the win, both gettig 20 points.  Benson was high for the Tuslaw team, with Riever following with 12.  The Tuslaw Reserves bounced the Tuscarawas Valley Reserves (2-14) 47-41.

TUSCARAWAS VALLEY TROJANS - 52

Dave Widder 6-8-20
Bob Burris 0-1-1
Gary Ferren 9-2-20
Ed Crawford 0-2-2
Paul Shipbaugh 3-0-6
Turvey 0-2-2
Ken Burris 0-1-1

TUSLAW - 49

Welrich 2-0-4
B. Benson 4-6-14
Smith 2-1-5
D. Benson 2-0-4
Green 2-0-4
Fox 1-0-2
Knotts 0-4-4
Riever 5-2-12


Monday, February 11, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

63 - Midvale Bombs Port 83-53 For Co-Title (2-8-63)

PHOTO:  Port Washington Purple Riders Junior - Ken Gay (17-Points)

PHOTO:  MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - members of Midvale's co-championship team are:  FIRST ROW - Butch Fox (left), Terry Leggett, Tom McPherson and Ted Tolotti.  SECOND ROW - Don Basquin (left), Bob Byers, Tom Daniels and Tom Mackey.  THIRD ROW - Coach Pete Hilliard (left), Jay Carpenter, Dean DeMattio, Dan Kohler and Don Ickes.

MIDVALE - One of the big surprises of the year, Midvale (7-1) (14-4) virtually sewed up its co-league title in the 1st quarter exploding for a 24-8 lead in the initial 8 minutes of play with Port Washington (5-3) (9-8).  Coach Pete Hilliard's Blue Devils, with only one regular back from last year's co-league title holders and one other letterman, were never in trouble.  Their pressing defense was credited with getting Midvale off and running.  Having previously set a new school scoring mark for regular season play, Junior Dean DeMattio added to his total with a 31-point performance, giving him 582 for the season.  DeMattio was the sixth-man for Midvale last year.  Bob Byers, the only regular of last season, chimed in with 20 points.  Don Basquin chipped in with 14 important markers and Sophomore Tom Daniels netted 12 and furnished a big hand on the boards.  Ken Gay topped Port with 17 points.  Wayne Blind added 10.  The Devils hit 8 of 18 in the first quarter surge and ended with 36 for 73 from the field.  Port swished 19 of 47 action shots.  The Midvale Reserves (14-3) started the night off by blasting the Port Washington Reserves (7-10) 43-25.

MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 83

Bob Byers 10-0-20
Don Ickes 2-0-4
Dan Kohler 1-0-2
Dean DeMattio 13-5-31
Tom Daniels 5-2-12
Don Basquin 5-4-14

PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 53

Larry Laisure 3-2-8
Tom Loader 2-5-9
Ken Gay 7-3-17
Paul Schwab 3-0-6
Roger Beighley 0-3-3
Wayne Blind 4-2-10


Saturday, February 9, 1963
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio

FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1962-63

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

OVERALL STANDINGS

1.  Strasburg Tigers 13-3
2.  Midvale Blue Devils 14-4
3.  Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 11-6
4.  Port Washington Purple Riders 9-8
5.  Tuscarawas Broncos 7-10
6.  Baltic Eagles 8-11
7.  Garaway Pirates 8-11
8.  Gnadenhutten Indians 7-13
9.  Stone Creek Panthers 5-15