Speed Boys Red Devils Set For Friday Showdown
The Speed Boys face Bessemer Red Devils in a key Friday game at D Johnston gym. Ironwood and Bessemer bring strong lineups led by Smetana and Barron as both teams chase the M W conference title.
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
The Speed Boys face Bessemer Red Devils in a key Friday game at D Johnston gym. Ironwood and Bessemer bring strong lineups led by Smetana and Barron as both teams chase the M W conference title.
Marquette center Nystrom poured in 30 points as the Gypsum coached team toppled the Speed Boys. The article notes Marquette’s history as a giant killer and looks ahead to a critical game versus Ironwood Red Devils while discussing roster choices and a Wisconsin state rule on A and B team players.
The White Birch Inn won two of three against Will Ann's as Tulo Ulvinen led with a 509 and Johnny Brach totaled 483. Steiger’s edged Kelto Velins in game two. Speed Ball Spun Matrella posted a 584 for the league leaders. Spare Ribs beat Johnson's Beverages. Bud Johnson led with 469 and Johnny Korpi 459 for the Ribs. Three bowlers cleared 500. Span Mattella led with 684 while Ulvinen and Tosh Peterson tied at 609.
Conversation at El Webster’s over beer and pretzels reveals diverse origins of local residents. Doc Hollister traces Scotch English roots while Will Dudley’s family mined in Pennsylvania and Skip Powell’s family brewed in Holland.
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