Seniors guard Bob De Mattio (6) of Midvale and John Andreas (65) of Sugarcreek-Shanesville battle for the ball as the Blue Devils defeated the Pirates 55-44. Other Corsairs are Senior forward Clayton Deetz (63) and Ike Hostetler (62).
DOVER - Walnut Creek's unbeaten Cardinals (24-0) and Midvale's Blue Devils (23-1) reached the qualifying round in the Northeastern Sectional Tournament at Memorial Hall last night before a jammed hourse of over 1,500 fans, but both teams were forced to repulse stubborn resistance.
Head Coach Abe Mast's smooth-functioning Red Birds added another victory to the string by decisioning the Dover St. Joseph's Ramblers 61-49, while the Blue Devils of Midvale met more rugged opposition in Head coach Bill Ortt's Pirates and settled for a 55-44 win.
Fans began lining upo outside Memorial Hall at 5PM yesterday, an hour and one-half before the doors opened. Soon after the doors opened, every available inch of space was taken as the crowd streamed in to watch the 2 top teams in the Sectional battle it out with worthy foes. More than 150 fans were turned away.
For 2 periods, Head Coach Bill Ortt's Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (4-2) (19-6) battled the Champion Midvale Blue Devils (4-0) (23-1) on even terms and were even leading 12-7 at the end of the 1st quarter. Midvale rallied to take a 22-19 halftime lead and increased this to 45-35 at the end of 3 periods of play.
It was not; however, until midway in the 3rd stanza that the Blue Devils were able to forge a comfortable lead over the speedy Bucs After combating the height advantage held by Midvale for over one-half of the distance, the Pirates faltered in this 3rd canto as 6-4 Senior forward Dave Rennicker and Senior guard Jim Golder each poured action shots through the nets to cinch the decision for the Blue Devils. The shooting of Senior forward Clayton Deetz, Sophomore Ike Hostetler and Junior guard Glenn Zimmerman kept the Buccanners on pace until that disastrous 3rd period paved the way for a Midvale victory.
Rennicker led the Blue Devils with 15 points, while All-County Senior forward Jack Ford, although he failed to flash his usual form against the pressing tactics of the Corsairs, netted 12 markers. Deetz and Zimmerman divided honors for the Pirates with 12 markers each. Midvale's only loss was to Walnut Creek during the regular season.
MIDVALE BLUE DEVILS - 55
Jack Ford F 4-4-12
Dave Rennicker F 6-3-15
Ron Pissocra F 0-0-0
Bob Sherrell C 2-1-5
Jim Golder G 5-0-10
Bob De Mattio G 4-3-11
Gene Byers G 0-2-2
SUGARCREEK-SHANESVILLE PIRATES - 44
Clayton Deetz F 4-4-12
Ike Hostetler F 2-2-6
Myron Beechy F 0-2-2
John Andreas C 1-3-5
Wayne Schrock C 1-1-3
Glenn Zimmerman G 3-6-12
Jim Knox G 1-2-4
Friday, March 4, 1949
Rex Ridenour, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
24TH VICTORY. The unbeaten Walnut Creek Cardinals turned back a scrappy Dover St. Joseph's Ramblers quintet 61-49 last night in the Sectional Class B Tournament at Memorial Hall before a capacity crowd of 1,500. It was the 24th straight for the Red Birds. Forward Bob Troyer, Cardinal ace (with the ball) looks for an opening in the Ramblers' defenses which are being formed by Ed Reiger (12), Bob Contini (3), L. Conidi (7) and Ed Streb (9). Dick Hostetler (5) and Lowell Zook (4), Cardinals aces, stand by.
NOTE: RIGHT DOWN THE LINE WITH REX RIDENOUR
THE SUGARCREEK-SHANESVILLE PIRATES gave it a try again last night and for awhile, it looked as though the Orttmen might author that upset. But, when the final tally was in, Midvale had notched a 10-point victory over the Corsairs for the 2nd time this year.
A few more breaks here and there and the Bucs might have made it. The Blue Devils' height; however, was the deciding factor. Sugarcreek-Shanesville is a great little club, but lack the height necessary to control the boards at crucial moments.
THE WALNUT CREEK CARDINALS did exhibit as much in eliminating the Dover St. Joseph's Ramblers as in other games we have seen the Red Birds play. We got the impression that the Cardinals were pacing themselves through this one, awaiting Saturday night's battle. They made it 24 straight last night. Not bad for a school with an enrollment of 14 boys and a business-man for a coach!
Even if that string snaps soon, everyone has had his money's worth. That was a very impressive night when they needed 6 points at the end of last night's game. Walnut Creek stepped up the pace and had those points in less than 2 minutes.
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