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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1962
Page
19
NC State Wolfpack beat Maryland Terrapins 68 to 61 at Reynolds Coliseum to gain an ACC victory. Russ Marvel led with 20 points, Jon Speaks added 17, John Punger 13 as State College produced late scoring surge to secure the win.
West Virginia beat Pitt 88 to 78 to extend its season win total to 13 as Rod Thorn led WVU with 30 points while Pitt's Brian Generalovich poured in 31. Pitt trailed most of the game, rallied twice, but WVU held on to secure the victory before about 7,500 at Reynolds Coliseum and a regional TV audience.
High Point College Panthers defeated Elon Christians 81 to 69 to grab their fifth win in 12 games and move to 5 5 in the league. Garrison poured in 29 points while Keith added 21 and Wickham 11 as HPC led from early second half surge after a tight first half.
High Point Bison edged New Hanover High Wildcats 53-52 in overtime after a 45-45 regulation tie. Gil Ford hit three straight shots to start the game as High Point rallied early and endured a late Wildcats push to secure the win, lifting the Bison to 5-3 on the season.
Al Geiberger former USC golfer carded a hole-in-one at the Cypress Point 15th hole in the Bing Crosby tournament. The 24 year old hit a No 8 iron about 10 feet past the cup then watched it fall in after backspin. He finished with a one under par 71 for 229 total placing far down the leaderboard. His ace was the third in the event joining Art Doering and Bernard Hunt.
The 23rd annual Carolinas AAU boxing finals at High Point City Lake Arena featured 17 bouts with one KO, many decisions by hairline margins, and several TKOs. Notable results include Jim Abernathy of Lincolnton stopping Paul Goins in 1:36, and multiple quick finishes from Lincolnton and Charleston entrants amid a competitive display across novice and open weight classes.
NC State quarterback Roman Gabriel was honored by Gov. Terry Sanford at halftime of the NC State versus Maryland game. The presentation included the governor's cap, AP and UPI All America certificates, and retirement of jersey number 18.
Boxers from Gastonia Greensboro Lincolnton Charlotte High Point and Charleston PAL faced wins by decision TKO and forfeit across 17 weight classes including SUB NOVICE Norman Green Gastonia defeating Sparks Greensboro 96 105 NOVICE Lester Porter over Gene Poovey Lincolnton 0 47 of Ist OPEN Terry Sims Charlotte AC defeated Gene Hayes 118 OPEN Jerry Waters Charlotte AC defeated Willie Blankenship 126 NOVICE Reggie Whitesides Gastonia defeated Clifford Watkins High Point 126 OPEN Charlie Ayers Cooper River defeated Gilbert Smith Lenior NOVICE Tommy Garrick Charleston PAL defeated Bobby Locklear Greensboro 135 OPEN Max Davis Mr Holly defeated Billy Ayers Cooper River 147 NOVICE Robert Petsch Charleston PAL TKO over Billy Slater Charleston PAL 0 34 of Ist OPEN Darrell Powell Lenoir defeated Tyree Grubb High Point 160 NOVICE Danny Hogg Cooper River won by forfeit over Robert Gains Lincolnton 140 OPEN Allen Wilson Mr Holly defeated Vernon Carter Charlotte AC 75 NOVICE David Gains Lenior TKO over James Wilson Lincolnton 1 51 of Ist 175 OPEN Wayne Vincanton High Point TKO over Ken Welch High Point 0 55 of 2nd Heavyweight NOVICE Bobby Wheeler Lincolnton TKO over Boo Wright Lincolnton 0 42 of Ist Heavyweight OPEN Jim Abernathy Lincolnton knocked out Paul Goins Lincolnton 1 36 of Ist
Joe Campbell fired an even par 72 to maintain a three round total of 210 in the Bing Crosby tournament at Cypress Point. Doug Ford moved to 212, while Jack Cupit, Phil Rodgers and Ken Venturi sit in the 214–217 range as favorites prepare for Sundays Pebble Beach finals with about 25,000 spectators watching.
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