Buckingham Takes 47-33 Win at Crewe For 10th Victory Buckingham Central High School whipped Crewe High Fri day night 47 to 33 m the railroad city. It was the Bucks’ fifth straight win and advanced them a big step forward a possible place in the District Three tournament next month. The defeat of Ciewe gives Coach Dolliver's Bucks a solid ten-won. four-lost lecord for the season. Co-Captain Melvin Jam erson collected 20 points to lead the night’s scoring. The Bucks had difficulty get ting underway and had a one point deficit 6 to 5 after a slow first quarter. After that, with Knott. Bruce and Hardiman con necting or counting accurately from the free throw line, it was the Bucks all the way. They held the advantage at half-time 21-15. and were ahead at the three-quarter mark 33-26. Coach Dolliver’s squad put the clincher on the impoitant District Three game doubling tne score on Crewe 14-7 in the final period. Buckingham FG F TP Shumaker, f . 0 0 0 Hardiman. f. 3 3 9 Bruce, c . 2 3 7 Knott, g 2 7 11 Jamerson, g 6 8 20 Cohb, g U 0 0 Totals 13 21 47 Crewe Ftiller. f 12 4 Thomas, f . 1 5 Murphy, c. 3 2 H Willis, g ..... 2 0 4 Crittenden, g Oil Totals . 12 9 33 The Buckingham Central girls extended their fine 1953 record, which is marred by only one de feat. with a .56-42 victory in the preliminary game. Annie Chris tian powered Coach Sterrctt s Buckettes with 28 points. Miss Maxey chipped in with 15.
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