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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
3
The Myrtle Point Bucks prepare for a hard A A U game against the Longshoremen. Manager Frank Bingle says the remen are the team to beat as Coos-Rouge action starts at 6 with the Bucks in top form for a fast paced contest.
The Colored Ghosts a Negro basketball troupe defeated Myrtle Point Bucks 44 to 37 at the high school gym Sunday afternoon. The entertainers wowed the crowd with comedy stunts while both teams played fast basketball. Bucks lineup included Duncan Brown D Walton Lewellen P Walton Hatfield Sutphin and Wise.
Oregon State College plans the daddy of all Dads Days on February 4 featuring the Oregon State University of Washington basketball game in the new coliseum. About 6300 OS C dads were invited by Fred Waymire to attend what may be the greatest Dads Day yet, a mid winter program replacing the usual Saturday banquet.
Ophir basketball team clenched a 64 to 53 victory over Myrtle Point Active Club to break a tie in the Southwestern Oregon league standings. Brewer led Ophir with 31 points, Dayton paced the Actives with 19, and Belloni added 14.
The Myrtle Point Bucks defeated the Coquille merchants 70 to 35 at the Community building in Coquille on Monday evening. Bucks players included Potter Russell D Walton Duncan Lewellen Hatfield P Walton Brown Sutphin Wise and Roper. Coquille lineup featured Demona Schragg Assen Reed Pierce Koller Pant Sullivan and Freeman.
The Myrtle Point Sportsmens Club sponsors another trap shoot at the new grounds one mile east. The event takes place next Sunday January 22 and invites local marksmen to compete at the popular format.
Myrtle Point Bears beat Port Orford 49 to 44 in a Southwest Oregon Basketball League game. Standouts include Rowe 16 Warner 16 and Bretsel 5 for the Bears while E Miller 6 Higgins 31 and March 5 led Port Orford. Upcoming league games list dates through February with several matches at Coquille Ophir Langlois and Langlois venues. A gravel road shooting event is noted with a 22 rifle and shotgun range open to sportsmen with lunch served.
Local basketball note states the Harleas Boys travel to face Hartem on Sunday afternoon January 23. The event is described as a professional level game with entertainment for fans and opportunities for laughs. Also mentions sales, bargains, and Thrift's groceries as part of the weekend loop.
Fragmentary account notes Redhead players and referee actions during a basketball game. It mentions Bill Dayton and Deb as participants with intense on court moments and disputed baskets.
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