ROOKIES 69, CUT PILE 61
ROOKIES OUTLAST CUT PILE BOYS
WAUKEGAN -- Season 57 rookies used a strong third quarter to build a 10-point lead going into the final frame on the way to a 69-61 triumph over the still win-less representatives from the cut pile.
The dregs of the MBA fought valiantly in the fourth quarter, getting within three points of the Rookies, but just could not overcome paltry 39.6 percent shooting.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
31 GVP...The last rookie made in the 57th season crop, MEL A. TONIN, won game honors with a brilliant performance that included game-highs in both scoring and rebounding. SLEEPY started out like his nickname in the first half, accumulating just 4 points, but came on strong late to finish with 22 on 9 of 15 shooting, including 4 of 5 from the foul line. The 6-2 rookie demonstrated an uncanny knack for gathering rebounds, grabbing 9 caroms, including a couple over the cut pile's 7-foot center Dave Tesh. Tyler commented that Tonin could be Rookie of the Year if he lands on a team where he gets playing time, and Sleepy Mel justified that assessment in this outing.
Other 20-plus GVP performers
25 GVP...Cut pile guard Old Man Mahoffer...16 points...6 rebounds...3 assists.
20 GVP...Rookie forward Rumpy Pumpy Lewis...18 points...1 rebound...1 assist.
NEXT UP: The 57th MBA Draft
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