Headquarters Defeat "H"
Company in Cates Play Di ing better all-round form. Headquarters Second won the first of a three-game series over "H" Company, defending champions, in the Colonel Cates Basketball League at the Navy Y.M.C.A. last night With each player having a share in scoring, the Headquarters five got a lead of 17-10 in the first half. In the second half they were careful and finished with an advantage of six point Lieut. Wilde was mainly responsible for the victory as he was a pillar of strength both in offence and defence. He scored four field goals, the highest number e on his team. The "H" five lacked scoring power. Palmer was good, getting five baskets, but the rest were unimpressive.
The second game will be played tomorrow night, starting at 7 p.m. A victory for "H" will enable the series to be stretched into the third and deciding encounter to be played off on Saturday.
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