Morrison Cove High School - Pine Crest Yearbook (Martinsburg, PA)

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Baafmfiall . . . JANUARY 9-Morrison Cove became en- gaged in a four-Way tie for first place by downing visiting Saxton 53-49, in the league opener. The game was close all the way, but a fourth quarter spurt by Cove of 12 points to 6 provided the margin of victory. JANUARY 13-Cove suffered its first de- feat at the hands of Williamsburg by a score of 61 to 48. Playing on its home floor Wil- liamsburg could not miss. Smith hooped 14 points in Cove's losing cause, JANUARY 16--Cove gained its second victory in league play by easily defeating Claysburg on their home floor 51-24. Cove took a first quarter margin of 13 to 6 and continued the pace throughout the game. JANUARY 20-Morrison Cove was re- versed by Bellwood-Antis 44-29 for their sec- ond loss in four games of league play. Bell- wood took a first quarter lead of 15 to 5 and this proved to be too much of a handicap for the visiting Bluejays to overcome. JANUARY 23-Morrison Cove gained its third league triumph by setting back visiting Everett 56-44. The Bluejays jumped off to a first quarter 13-8 lead. JANUARY 27--Cove toured to Smith and was edged by a margin of six points, 52-46 for their third loss. The game was a seesaw battle until the closing minutes of the final quarter when Smith forged ahead. JANUARY 30-Morrison Cove lost its first ball game of the season on its home floor, and, to its old rival, Roaring Spring. The final score was 51-28. This gave Cove a first cycle record of 3 wins and 4 losses. FEBRUARY 6-Cove began the second cycle with a flying start by whipping Saxton on their own floor, 49-30. Cove jumped off to a fast lead and maintained the pace through- out, playing steady and deliberate basketball, with the game under control at all times, FEBRUARY 10-Cove gained its second league victory in two attempts, by downing visiting Williamsburg, 55-52 in an overtime period. The game was tied 47 all at the end of the fourth quarter, but Cove racked up 8 points to 5 in the extra period for the win. FEBRUARY 13-Morrison Cove cagers remained tied for first place in the Juniata Valley League as they swamped visiting Claysburg 56-40. The score was deadlocked 21-21 at halftime but after that Cove began to click and outscored the Bulldogs 35 to 19 in the second half, Fred Brumbaugh spearheaded Cove's offense with 21 markers. FEBRUARY 17-Cove gained their fourth straight victory and pulled a mild upset as they brushed aside visiting Bellwood by a five point margin 42-37 in a key league game. Center Harold Smith netted 14 points to lead Cove's drive. FEBRUARY 20-Morrison Cove picked up their fifth win in 5 games of second cycle play at Everett as they edged the Warriors 51-47. The contest was nip and tuck all the way with both teams shooting especially well in the fourth quarters. Fred Brumbaugh rack- ed up 16 points to lead the Bluejays scoring as Cove remained tied for first place honors. FEBRUARY 24-Cove continued to play excellent basketball as they turned aside tough Smith on the home floor 58-51 for their sixth straight triumph. Cove was off to a fast start and was never in danger until the final quarter. FEBRUARY 27-Cove lost its chance for the Juniata Valley second cycle championship at Roaring Spring as they were set back by the Yellow Jackets 64-38. This was the final game for Cove and gave us a 7-1 second cycle record. TIME OUT

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Bfukafdall Standing-Coach Moore, Gerald Hoover, Terry Clapper, Fred Brumbaugh, Herb Emeigh, Ray Blayney, Bernie I-Iinish, Ed Rhodes, Harold Smith, Ted Treese. eopiain auf eoacfz 70 j. 71. N!!-Aiea '7eam Harold Smith was selected as first team guard on the 1953 A11 Juniata Valley Basketball league team. Al- though a forward, Smith was given the guard position because of his excellent rebounding and scoring. Honorable Mention for the team went to Fred Brumbaugh, Bernard Hinish, and Gerald Hoover.