By virtue of defeating the Service Company, Fourth Marines, 25-14, the "F" Battery was the only team to score two successive victories in Division LI, Group "C" contests at the Navy Y.M.CA. Major Cates Basketball League. This match took place yesterday afternoon and was hotly contested for the two teams were considered as the best in their section.
The Battery commenced strongly and held a lead from the very beginning, The score at half-time read 10-6. Upon resumption, the Service Company showed improvement and managed to overtake the opponents who, through a fine rally towards the end, regained mastery with a difference of nine points. Tizzolens w the most outstanding player for his two successive baskets in the fourth quarter gave his team a granc victory, Summary:—
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In the evening two others matches were played off. The Brigade Headquarters outscored the Service Company of the Sixth Regiment by 23-17. The winners did not start well and were trailing 6-8 upon completion of the first two quarters. However, in the following sessions McGinky and Flowers were seen in good form. tallying three baskets each and gained u sufficient number of points to overhaul their opponents, Following that encounter, the Headquarters of the Fourth Regiment easily vanquished the Headquarters of the Sixth Regiment with a one-sided count of 35 to 19. The victors jumped into e big lead in the first half ending the period by 23-10. Upon resumption the leaders let down the pressure and took things rather easily. thus enabling their rivals to have an equal share in the game. Montwell was the high point man for the winners, netting five field goals and one foul shot. Summaries follo Service 6m Carpenter 06 fg. ft
Lloyd 21 Luther 21 Huckaby 21 Timmonds T Barry 0
Flowers 3
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