Redmen to host Bessemer in non conference tilt
The Marquette Redmen travel to A. D. Johnston gym Saturday night to take on the Bessemer Speed Boys in a non conference game. Coach Sousnoski is expected to bring a strong squad as fans await the last pro holiday contest for the locals. Wakefield gym hosts a later clash when the Speed Boys meet the Wakefield Cardinals Friday night. Both teams sit at the bottom of the M W conference with two losses. Wakefield fell to Hurley and Ironwood while Bessemer dropped games to Hurley and Ashland. Cardinals guard Billy Erickson, son of former Bessemer resident Wally Erickson, and Justin iak stand out. Likely Bessemer starters include Braghini Olson Carlson Autio and Beissel.
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Ironwood to Host E-B District Meet Next Spring
Hurley and Ironwood set the scene for spring basketball tournaments with Ironwood awarded the E-B district meet and Crystal Falls hosting. The writer argues Crystal Falls gym is too small for fair play and urges officials to witness venue conditions, urging a larger arena before hosting. Roy Melvin resigns as Ashland coach after long service. Johnny Serbin Ironwood star dies at 4 from heart ailment. remembered for basketball and football prowess.
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Speed Boys Fall to Ashland Oredockers in Ashland
The Bessemer Speed Boys lost 39-24 at Ashland in a Western Michigan conference game. Ashland, led by Dick Peterson, surged in the final two periods after a 14-19 halftime deficit. Melvin's Oredockers took a 21-17 lead by the third quarter as Bessemer struggled offensively.
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