Heading into the AABL's second season, the defending champion Dayton Metropolitans departed as did the popular Youngstown club and the Pioneers from Zanesville. Pittsburgh was granted a franchise but they would move to McKeesport partly through the season. Washington (not the nation's capitol but a town in Pennsylvania), fielded a team coached by Moe Becker.
Sitting at six teams, Wheeling was the favorite and would stay atop the standings all season long, with Altoona providing their only real competition. Cumberland drew well but had a rough February. Come playoff time, Wheeling easily dispatched McKeesport while Altoona and Cumberland battled in close contests where they split the first two games of the best-of-3 series. Unfortunately, the series was decided with Cumberland was declared the winner of game 3 with a forfeit due to Altoona not having a court to host the game.
Wheeling faced Cumberland in the 3-game championship series. The Flyers, lead by 30 points from Jimmy Quinlan of Canisius, won the first game. Cumberland came back to tie the series in game 2 nut Wheeling would win a thrilling deciding game to win the AABL championship.
Teams:Altoona Flyers
Butler Cubs
Wheeling Blues
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