Midvale's Dan Kohler is about to grab another rebound despite the efforts of Strasburg's Rick Hall. Others in photo areTiger John Studer (22) and Ron Lab (rear), plus Blue Devil Charles DeMattle.
STRASBURG - Snap! That sound isn't from a hunter stepping on a twig in the woods, it's the result of the Strasburg-Midvale basketball tussle here Saturday night. Back on January 5, 1962, Midvale invaded the Tigers' lair and went away with a 46-31 victory. Since that time Tiger teams have rolled to 22 straight home court wins. So what happens Saturday? Midvale (2-0) makes a great comeback to salt away its 2nd victory of the season and break Strasburg's home court string. Pete Shahan's Tigers appeared well on their way to the decision, leading 45-33 after 3 quarters of activity. But then the roof fell in, primarily because the Blue Devils of Coach Pete Hilliard had radar-like eyes from the foul lines. Although pumping 4 less goals through the hoops than Strasburg, Midvale got the win by sinking an almost unbelieveable 23 of 26 charity tosses. The Tigers; meanwhile, sank 12 of 17 free throws. In the final frame alone, Midvale popped 14 of 16 charities through the nets. Strasburg held the upper hand until 2:30 left in the game. At that point, the Devils tied the count and then Terry Leggett sank both of a one-and-one situation to put Midvale on top 52-50. Ron Lab came right back with a bucket for Strasburg and Leggett and Rick Hall exchanged 2 pointers. Ted Tolloti of Midvale then sank a pair of charities to give the Blue Devils the advantage, 56-54. The hustling Lab tried gallantly to pull the Tigers even once more, stealing the ball and driving in for a layup. But his efforts went for naught as the ball rolled around the rim and jumped back out. The clock showed 11 seconds. Dan Kohler grabbed a rebound and was fouled. He sank the shot to make the score 57-54 as the whistle blew. Strasburg's battlers controlled the boards, pulling down 48 rebounds to Midvale's 32. Hall and Rock VanFossen each grabbed 14 and teammate John Studer, just a Sophomore, snared 10. Kohler was high for Midvale with 10. Leading the point-makers for Strasburg were Tom Dreher with 17, Hall got 15 and VanFossen totaled 12. High for Midvale was Kohler with 20, Leggett added 15. Kohler and Leggett worked for 9 and 8 markers, respectively, in the clutch final frame. Both teams return to action Friday. Strasburg hosting Baltic and Midvale greeting Port inTuscarawas County League openers. In the Reserve game, Midvale (1-0) edged Strasburg (1-1) 43-42 in overtime.
MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 57
Tom Daniels 0-2-2
Dan Kohler 10-9-29
Bob Carlisle 0-2-2
Charles DeMattio 2-1-5
Ted Tolloti 0-5-5
Terry Leggett 5-5-15
Harvey Byers 4-0-8
STRASBURG TIGERS - 54
Rock VanFossen 5-2-12
John Studer 0-2-2
Rick Hall 6-3-15
Ron Lab 4-0-8
Tom Dreher 6-5-17
Monday, November 30, 1964
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
STANDINGS
1. Midvale Blue Devils 2-0
2. Stone Creek Panthers 2-0
3. Garaway Pirates 1-0
4. Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 0-0
5. Port Washington Purple Riders 0-1
6. Strasburg Tigers 0-1
7. Tuscarawas Broncos 0-1
8. Baltic Eagles 0-2
9. Gnadenhutten Indians 0-2
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