The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
SCOv|LL CACERS 31-27 OVERTIME
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Because U. S. Time basketeer; were able to score but one point in the entire third quarter of their playof game with Scovill E. R. A last night, the latter came through the 31 to 27 victory, but needed five minutes overtime to turn the trick; and also put up such 8 ster- ling defense that UST cagers could not score in the extra period at all
 Scoviu earned the second round championships, three game series with US Rubber of Naugatuck for the I. R. A. league title, and a chance to go to the state Industrial tournament at Torrington, Thurs day of next week. At meeting of USR and SERA team representa- tives after the playoff last night. Manager Harry Ingraham of Naug- atuck and Player Coach Joe Joyce of Scovill agreed to play their first series game for the championship Sunday night, 8:15 p. m. at the YMCA with the second game to fol- low next Wednesday. The games will be preceded by 8 2 p. m. game Sunday night between the ''B" first and second round winners, Water bury Companies and Benrus Watch and again next Wednesday at D. m. the Rubber-Scovill game to go on at 9:15.
 Two Referees
 Rival managers for the "A" title olcn onraaN loct p1inI,t nn tur referees for the three-game series, one of them to be an approved Central Board official from outside Waterbury; the other one of four To- cal officials who have worked league games all season. Two officials will also be assigned to the "B' playoff series between VIC and Benrus.
 Last night, US Time was made a four point favorite over Scovill and seemed to justify that analysis during the first half of the game, when the Graham club left the floor 19 to 13 leaders; Scovill shooters having missed several easy shots in the blazing fast game, of1ciated by Frank Berardi.
 The tide turned toward Scovill in the third period, when the speedy Time outfit was unable to score point for the first 8 minutes ano wound up with one point in the full quarter, but the game was very close, with Time still in front 21-20. Felix Longo, Joe Joyce and Sam my Andolina came to life in great fashion in the fourth period, but JUST hung on and when apparent ly beaten, 27-25 with only seconds left, Stan Grey tied the score on layup shot after a smart pass from Bill Delaney in the Time fore- court.
 Felix and Sammy
 In the extra heat of five minutes, Longo took pass drove in with a dribbie and caged a goal. Jack Delaney and Howie Kraft of the rival teams missed ree-throws, af- ter which Andolina came through to sew up the game with the sec- ond Scovill field goal of the period. as the Time tosesrs could not find the hoop TOT anything that re- sembled a point.
 Joyce, Scovill E. R. A. player coach, reported hurt at his work in the war plant, played a full game for the winners-and what a game! Longo netted Il points, Joyce 2, including two long hoops; while Sammy Andolina with 6 was right there' when needed most; his last hoop cinching the game, and the second round title for his club. Both centerS, John Casey of Scovill and John Stollar were little off form, though Stollar scored 8 points while Earl Goodwin and Jack Delaney were not up to par for USTime, though both showed plenty of spede. but lacked scoring ability. ScOre:-