Friday, February 16, 1951
Dover, Ohio
AFTER 3 NIGHTS OF PLAY, a favorite has not yet appeared in the Tuscarawas County Class B Basketball Tournament at Memorial Hall. The 3 Co-Champions, the Midvale Blue Devils (1-0) (17-4) (51-24), Strasburg Tigers (1-0) (15-6) (79-20), and Tuscarawas Broncos (1-0) (12-7) (35-35), have all been pushed to the limit by lesser powers, making a choice almost impossible.
Last night, the Gnadenhutten Indians (1-1) (14-9) (44-38), who did not look too impressive in defeating the Stone Creek Golden Panthers (1-1) (7-19) (17-35) 56-49 in the 1st round, came back and forced the Blue Devils into an overtime before the defending Champions finally forged the decision 61-59. Last night, also, the Port Washington Purple Riders (1-1) (6-11) (16-41), which nearly upset the Strasburg Tigers 57-46, proved it was no fluke by coming back and whipping the Sugarcreek-Shanesville Pirates (0-2) (11-10) (54-34) 44-38 and eliminating the Corsairs from tournament play. It was the 1st time the Buccaneers have been banished so early for many years.
HEAD COACH BRAY TOOT, probably the best defensive coach in the county, now has his Purple Riders in a contending position for Consolation Division Honors, something that was not even thought of when the tournament opened. The 3 Co-Champions of the County League Season are still around and may meet somewhere along the line. As a matter of fact, Strasburg and Tusky will collide next Wednesday in the semi-finals if the Ponies can get by the Bolivar Cardinals, who have yet to play a single game, on Saturday night.
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