The Archive · 1938

Augusta Sailors Whip Marine Motor Company Three Games Played in

Col. Cates League

In a fast game Headquarters Second defeated "D" Compeny last night by 14-11 to remain the only unbeaten earn in Division "A" of the Colonel Cates Basketball League sponsored by the Navy Y.M.C.A. It marked the third straight win for the present leaders and the first setback in four tarts for the "D" five.

Because of the importance of this encounter both sides played cautiously and attempted no risky shooting. Moore and Sargent were most useful ès each countered three goals for the victors. Scoring was close all the way, with the first half ending at 8-6 end the second half 6-5.

Staging a rally in the second period, the U.S.S. Augusta "N" broke into the winning column by inflicting a third defeat upon the Motor Transport pany, 35-24. The Motormen, through tallying five foul throws, managed to gain a lead of 15-14 during intermission Upon the resumption the salle came into the front when Beck, forward, turned loose and netted three baskets from the field and four through fouls.

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