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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1961
Page
23
Wake Forest defeated Duke 96-81 in Reynolds Coliseum to capture the ACC tournament title. Coach Bones McKinney hailed the victory as the greatest in his career as Len Chappell scored 33 points and guards and defense led a determined run to seal the crown for the Deacons.
Len Chappell powered Wake Forest to an 96-81 ACC final victory over Duke at Reynolds Coliseum. Chappell scored 33 points as Wake Forest built an early 15-13 lead and finished strong. Billy Packer added 16 for the Deacons, while Art Heyman led Duke with 26. Wake Forest advances to a NCAA quarterfinal against St. John's in New York City.
Eight ACC basketball mentors voted to honor grants-in-aid signed with other member schools as soon as signed, not waiting until July 1. The move aims to curb recruitment piracy and instill integrity, with Clemson led by Press Maravich praising broader adoption across the conference.
Reports tally ACC Big Ten and mid major finals with winners including Illinois over Purdue 85 75 Ohio State 91 Michigan State 83 Saint Louis 70 Bradley 63 and Wake Forest 96 Duke 81 plus NAIA CIAA and ECAC district playoffs. hockey results show Johnstown 4 New York 2 and Greensboro 16 Charlotte 5 with league standings noted.
Greensboro defeated Charlotte 16-5 in an Eastern Hockey League game to clinch the Southern Division title. Less Lilley and Gary Sharp each scored three goals for the Generals, with Butch McKay and Rene Pepin adding two apiece. Joe McNulty and Yves Sarrazin each scored twice for Charlotte. Lynn Davis made 51 saves for Charlotte and Don Campbell 29 for Greensboro.
Duke coach Vic Bubas praised Wake Forest for a tremendous effort in the ACC final. He credited Len Chappell with 33 points and noted Duke lacked sharpness and execution while Wake Forest controlled the game and the boards. Bubas also highlighted Duke's strong season and top ten ranking without NCAA playoff appearance.
Newberry defeats Lenoir Rhyne 70 65 to win District 26 NAIA playoff and secure a regional title shot. John Bouknight scored 16 and Bill Musgrave 16 in the final half, with Short 22 leading Newberry. Wells led Lenoir Rhyne with 19 despite a late melee that led to his ejection.
Gene Fullmer retained his middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Sugar Ray Robinson in Las Vegas after 15 rounds. Judges scored 70-60 70-67 70-66 as Fullmer pressed relentlessly, cutting Robinson and dominating most of the bout.
George Washington defeated William and Mary 93 82 to win the Southern Conference title and reach the NCAA regionals. Jon Feldman scored a tournament record 45 points, while Jeff Cohen of William and Mary added 38 to reach 2 003 career points and set a three game tournament scoring mark. GW led 44 41 at halftime and held off Mary’s late surge to clinch the title, their first since 1954.
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