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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1961
Page
22
A satirical piece sketches NCAA enforcement of limits on recruiting and entertainment. It follows coaches Jack and Sam debating over an imagined probe into Jim Toolittle and a triple decker sundae expense, ending with reflections on accountability and consequences.
High Point’s Southern Motors backed team topped the field with five finals wins as five fighters claimed titles. Wayne Voncannon beat Paul Patterson in open middleweight, Conner won gnat weight, Denham mosquito weight, Crawford novice featherweight, and Cooper novice light weight. Mt Holly Boxing Club took OPEN honors. Gastonia hosted, seven teams competed.
Belmont Abbey led from the start and defeated Presbyterian 50 to 42 in Gastonia. The Crusaders built a 27-23 halftime edge, with Jim Mullen and Jim Lytle scoring 13 each while Danny Doyle grabbed 16 rebounds. Presbyterian was held under 10 points by Abbey defense.
Louisville used a strong second half to defeat Dayton 63-50 in a nationally televised game. Cardinals improve to 14-2 as John Turner scored 14 and Dayton’s Tom Hatton led both teams with 18 points in defeat.
Virginia Tech chose Jerry Claiborne to head its football coaching staff replacing Frank Moseley who becomes athletic director. Claiborne, 32, accepted by telephone after visiting Blacksburg this week, will have four assistants and joins former Bryant protege Moseley in guiding Tech’s athletic program.
Multiple games reported with results from Maryland NC State Louisville and other colleges. Notable scores include Maryland 75 NC State 57 and Louisville 63 Dayton 50, with several weather postponed or canceled games and a mix of close and blowout outcomes across numerous schools and conferences.
Clemson coach Frank Howard downplayed a football recruiting war with South Carolina saying there is no war between the schools. He noted agreements with North Carolina’s Big Four and with Georgia and Georgia Tech to honor grants in aid after Feb 1.
Durham AP report says owners and directors of the Class B Carolina League meet at the Jack Tar Hotel to approve the 1961 season schedule. League president Bill Jessup of Wilson emphasizes quick adoption. Eddie Gilliland of the National Association will attend. Six teams participate: Durham Raleigh Winston-Salem Greensboro Burlington and Wilson.
Tommy O Boyle a Tulane football star 20 years ago was named Green Wave line coach He previously coached at Miami for three years filling the vacancy created by veteran George Barclay Head Coach Andy Pilney expects to finalize the staff soon Pihos end coach spot remains open O Boyle also coached at Kansas State Southwest Missouri State Duke and Miami before returning to Tulane
West Virginia wins 83 72 over Virginia Tech to seize first place in the Southern Conference. Rod Thorn scores 21 for the Mountaineers while Chris Smith leads Tech with 26 points as two Hokies are dismissed by coach Chuck Noe before tipoff. Capacity crowd of 6 900 at Morgantown Field House.
Purdue defeats No 4 Iowa 47 41 in a hard fought game at Lafayette Indiana with Purdues defense holding strong and forcing key turnovers in a tight second half.
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