The Archive · 1939

Tenth Victory

Fourth U.S. Marine Reds — Excellent Form in Foreign

*y" Basketball Tourney Showing irresistible form, the Fourth U.S. Marine Reds walked away to a tenth successive victory in the Foreign Y.M.CA. Invitation Basketball League last night by irouncíng Kuo Kwang Middle School 75 to 42. The Leathernecks displayed fine marksmanship to pile up a commanding lead of 47-17 at half-time.

Upon the resumption the service teem lost their sting and took matters easy. Their guarding was loose to enable the School team to stage an even fight in the second 20 minutes.

Palmer, Moore and Sargent were heavy scorers. They broke loose many times to register set shais as there were plenty of openings in the Kuo Kwang defence. The Schoolboys elected to play a defensive game and tried to keep the opponents from scoring. But the Marines settled down and tallied one goal after another to put the game "on ice" before play was ten minutes old.

Lee ct centre was very effective in the offensive for he was fast and tricky. He netted three times in the first half and four in the second period. In addition to three foul shots he equalled Palmer's total of 17 points. Moore and Sargent each garnered 14.

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