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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1961
Page
12
Bill Hodges notes basketball’s 70th anniversary since Dr. James Naismith created the indoor game in 1891. He recalls early peach baskets as goals, the rise of tall players post World War II, and the sport’s global growth including Olympic status and international teams.
No games scheduled. Cleveland beat Kansas City 110 106. Francisco 116, Los Angeles.
Minnesota beats top ranked Michigan State 13-0 as coach Murray Warmath explains a methodical defensive style that relies on forcing errors and capitalizes on key third down and special team plays. Rival coaches note the Gophers win owed to timing, mistakes by opponents, and injuries.
Montreal Canadiens winger Claude Provost, 28, leads the NHL scoring race for the first time in seven seasons. In 11 games he has 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points, moving past New York’s Andy Bathgate who has 13 assists. Provost also leads the league with 10 goals while Bathgate has the most assists.
Commissioner Ford Frick backs legalizing the spitball to rebalance baseball after a record 2730 home runs. A rules committee proposal is due for discussion at December meetings in Tampa. Cronin and Shaughnessy also favor reviving the pitch to boost steals and hit and run chances.
South Carolina Gamecocks hold secret drills ahead of the 59th Clemson game at Carolina Stadium in Columbia. Clemson Bears strong slate with Navy Oyster Bowl prep in Norfolk. Maryland and NC State update injuries and lineups as Wake Forest and Virginia Tech gear for Saturday.
Texas Longhorns rise to number one after beating Southern Methodist 27 0 to improve to 7 straight wins and reach 473 points. Alabama moves to second with a 24 0 win over Mississippi State while Ohio State and LSU round out the top five ahead of Minnesota and Mississippi.
Houston grows to 438 yards per game to lead AFL offense while San Diego’s defense stays stingy, allowing 225 yards per game. The Oilers rank third in defense at 300 yards per game, with New York at 285. Chargers sit atop Western Division with 337 offensive yards per game.
Alabama reigns atop college football with a 7-0 start led by quarterback Pat Trammell and fullback Mike Fracchia. The Tide ranks high in offense and defense as they prepare to face Richmond, while other top teams weather injuries and lineup changes this week.
Long Island Ducks open a two game North Carolina trip tonight at Greensboro in an Eastern Hockey League contest. They then play Charlotte Wednesday and Knoxville Saturday as Greensboro heads on a three game road swing. Standings show Philadelphia and Knoxville tied for Southern lead with eight points, Greensboro third with six, Charlotte fourth with four. Clinton leads Northern with fifteen, Johnstown second with fourteen, New Haven third with ten, Long Island ninth.
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