These players comprised the Johnstown All-Stars, recognized as the Eastern Amateur Basketball Champions of Pennsylvania in 1907-08. Johnstown was declared state co-champion with Reading, Eastern powerhouse. The All-Stars played the University of Pennsylvania, the intercollegiate champion, in the opening game played at the new Auditorium. A record crowd of more than 2,000 persons saw the game.
Members of the team (left to roght) are: First Row - David Rees and Zig Owen
Second Row - Paul Kent, Frank Hoerle and Frank Bracken
Third Row - William Stiner, coach; Elmer Smith, Harry Crichton and Tom Nokes, manager.
Members of the team (left to roght) are: First Row - David Rees and Zig Owen
Second Row - Paul Kent, Frank Hoerle and Frank Bracken
Third Row - William Stiner, coach; Elmer Smith, Harry Crichton and Tom Nokes, manager.
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