OLD WASHINGTON - The Port Washington Purple Riders (10-5) notched their 2nd win against Zane Trace his season by nipping the host team by 2 points. Port had beaten the Indians in the Riders' 1st game of the season, 40-35. However, Port had to fight for its life in the last 3 minutes after leading throughout the contest in this game. With 2 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter, Zane forged ahead 60-57, forcing the Riders to come from their zone defense to a pressing man to man. Two foul shots by Greg Bender in the last 30 seconds provided the margin of victory. Port slipped into a cold 4th period and could manage but 2 field goals,but the aggressive Tracers committed many fouls to take themselves out of the contest. At the charity stripe, Port cashed in on 25 of 36 and that was the difference, as Zane had 15 opportunities and could rim only 2 of those. From the floor, Port hit 19 of 45 for 52 percent, while the Guernsey Countians netted 26 of 66 for 46 percent, as both teams grabbed 30 rebounds each. Jim Hagan led in this department with 9 for the Purple Riders.
The Zane Trace Reserves started the night by knocking off the Port Washington Reserves (6-9) 43-40 in overtime.
PORT WASHINGTON PURPLE RIDERS - 63
Tim Page 1-3-5
Greg Bender 2-9-13
Mike Peeper 0-0-0
Jeff Huston 7-5-19
Jim Hagan 8-8-24
Jerry Stephens 1-0-2
ZANE TRACE INDIANS - 61
Quentin Allen 5-0-10
Bill Larrick 8-2-18
Melvin Baird 7-0-14
Jones 1-0-2
Ron Evans 8-0-16
McVicker 0-1-1
Monday, January 30, 1967
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
STANDINGS
1. Strasburg Tigers 5-0 (15-0)
2. Garaway Pirates 4-1 (13-2)
3. Midvale Blue Devils 4-1 (11-6)
4. Port Washington Purple Riders 2-3 (10-5)
5. Tuscarawas Broncos 1-4 (8-7)
6. Gnadenhutten Indians 1-4 (7-8)
7. Tuscarawas Valley Trojans 1-5 (3-10)
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