Cleveland Rebels vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, November 16, 1946 NBA Game Recap
On Saturday, November 16, 1946 , the Cleveland Rebels vs St. Louis Bombers NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at St Louis Arena and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The St. Louis Bombers , Won against the Cleveland Rebels by a final score of 74 to 83.
The St. Louis Bombers made 35Â field goals and 13Â free throws, while the Cleveland Rebels recorded 29Â field goals and 16Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Ken Loeffler – Head Coach, St. Louis Bombers
For the Roy Clifford – Head Coach, Cleveland Rebels
Players
The game featured the following players:
St. Louis Bombers Players
Herschel Baltimore
John Barr
Aubrey Davis
Bob Doll
Cecil Hankins
Fred Jacobs
John Logan
Don Martin
George Munroe
Don Putman
Giff Roux
Ralph Siewert
Belus Smawley
Deb Smith
Cleveland Rebels Players
Frankie Baumholtz
Leon Brown
Ken Corley
Ned Endress
Bob Faught
Kleggie Hermsen
Pete Lalich
Hank Lefkowitz
Leo Mogus
George Nostrand
Mel Riebe
Irv Rothenberg
Ed Sadowski
Kenny Sailors
Ben Scharnus
Dick Schulz
Nick Shaback
Ray Wertis
Arena
The game was played at St Louis Arena, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Cleveland Rebels vs St. Louis Bombers – Saturday, November 16, 1946 NBA Game Recap remains part of the historical record from the NBA’s inaugural season, capturing the early structure, scoring, and personnel of professional basketball in the 1946-1947 season.
More resources:
For more on the 1946-1947 Season visit – Pro Basketball Reference
The NBA 1946 – 1947 Season – NBAÂ
WIKI – 1946 and 1947 Season
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