Strasburg basketball Head Coach Charles Huggins didn't have to get off the bench too often as his charges jumped to an early lead and held it.
Ed Rusk of Strasburg tries to offer a helping hand to 2 fallen foes, Wayne's Jim Peterson and Bob Reid, but it was seconds too late. Seeking information on an official's ruling are Tigers' Charles Jones (33) and John Studer.
Gene Bayer (31) of Strasburg has a tight grip on the ball after grabbing it from Wayne's Bob Reid. Also pictured are John Studer (23), Charles Jones (33), Mike Reiger (41) and Ed Rusk (21) of the Tigers.
Strasburg Head Coach Charles Huggins details strategy to his charges, while Manager Kenny Dreher sprinkles talcum in the hands of Ed Rusk.
Gary Phillips (25) of Strasburg drives for 2 points past Wayne defender Gary Davenport.
STEUBENVILLE - Strasburg's powerful Tigers (22-0) put on a devastating shooting performance last night as they ousted the Wayne Wolves from tournament play for the 2nd time...this time for good. Once more it was a baffling defense and a 1st half barrage that saw the Tigers mesh 16 of 29 for 55.2 percent. Practically all of these were from long range as the Wolves applied an air tight zone defense that was aimed at stopping Strasburg All-Ohioan John Studer from getting the ball. Studer was moved to the pivot post to replace Ed Yackey who did not suit up due to an ankle injury.
Wayne's zone defense was successful in the above respect, but it did not take Ed Rusk, a classy corner shooter and 6-3 Charlie Jones long to assume command as they made a habit of popping over the top of the zone and serve notice as to why the Bengals are considered a threat from anywhere on the hardwood. The Wolves indicated in the 1st period they could also score as they pushed the Tigers trailing 14-12 at the period's end. Starting the 2nd quarter, the Bengals knew it was time to go to work and they outscored Wayne 21-12. All 5 players flicked the nets as the balanced attack left little doubt the Burgermen came to play. Ed Rusk connected on 4 outside shots to set the pace. Main target of the Bengal defense was Gary Davenport, 6-7 Wayne Junior who has averaged 21.5 points per game. He was limited to 8 markers, his lowest output of the season.
Studer was also the victim of a tight defense as Wayne's web prevented him from getting the ball. Studer was limited to 16, his 2nd lowest for the year. The low point production does not indicate the fine performance of the 6-3 Senior as he connected on 6 of 7 shots from the floor and contributed a fine game on the boards, grabbing 12 rebounds against the taller opponents. In addition to the outstanding performances of Studer and Rusk, Charlie Jones bagged 20 markers to reap game scoring honors. Strasburg's hot shooting tapered off somewhat in the 2nd half as the Tigers seemed to play as hard as necessary to maintain the point margin they gained in the 1st half. They still rang the bell for 23 of 55 attempts for 41.1 percent. The Bengals outrebounded the taller Waynemen 31-28. Wayne attempted 53 flings at the basket and registered 18 of 33.9 percent. Strasburg now enters the finals Saturday against Mt. Pleasant.
STRASBURG TIGERS - 62
John Studer 6-3-15
Ed Rusk 6-4-16
Charlie Jones 8-4-20
Gene Bayer 1-2-4
Mike Rieger 2-0-4
Gary Phillips 0-1-1
Ron Hall 0-0-0
Tom Hall 0-0-0
Art Haswell 0-0-0
Tom Ferris 0-0-0
Tom Margo 0-0-0
WAYNE WOLVES - 44
Gary Davenport 3-2-8
Harvey 5-1-11
Rowland 2-4-8
D. Reid 4-1-9
Jim Peterson 4-0-8
Bob Reid 0-0-0
Friday, March 3, 1967
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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