42 to 35, the Second Battalion gained leadership in the Inter-Battalion Basketball Championship at the Navy Y.M.CA. Saturday night and went near to capturing the title, The winners dominated in the first half, getting a safe lead of 21-11.
With the exception of Sargent, who spent practically all his time in defensive measures, all the victorious players had a share in netting field goals. Palmer became hot in the se and period, making five baskets.
Preceding this tussle the U.S. Augusta defeated the Headquarters Troops in a friendly game by 30-37. The sailors jumped into a substan! lead in the opening half with a tally of 28-11, Three substitutions were made by the winners in the remaining session. The changes enabled Headquarters to come back and close the margin down to 13 point 2x0 Barration fg. ft Moore, f. 42 Palmer, f. 10 Wilde, c. Bryant, g. a1 Sargent, g.
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