REGULAR SEASON
| SIBL | OSLIAA-EAST | ||||||||
| Toronto | 9-1 | 17-7 | John McManus | Montreal | 6-2 | ||||
| Windsor | 8-2 | 15-9 | Hank Biasatti | Macdonald | 6-2 | Don Robertson | |||
| Western | 6-4 | Johnny Metras | Bishop’s | 4-4 | |||||
| Queen’s | 4-6 | Frank Tindall | C.M.R. | 3-5 | |||||
| McMaster | 3-7 | Ivor Wynne | Laval | 1-7 | Garth Smith | ||||
| McGill | 0-10 | 0-15 | Joe Anderson | ||||||
| OIAA | OSLIAA-WEST | ||||||||
| Osgoode | 5-1 | Bill Corcoran | S.G.W. | 8-0 | |||||
| Waterloo | 5-1 | Carleton | 6-2 | 8-12 | Norm Fenn | ||||
| Guelph | 1-5 | RMC-Kingston | 3-5 | Bob Bayne | |||||
| Ryerson | 1-5 | 11-8 | A.E. Toogood (yr8) | Ottawa | 3-5 | Matt Anthony | |||
| Loyola | 0-8 | ||||||||
| WESTERN INTERMEDIATE | |||||||||
| Windsor Intermediates | 7-1 | Eddi Chittaro | |||||||
| Western Intermediates | 6-2 | Jack Fairs | |||||||
| Toronto Intermediates | Peter Potter | ||||||||
| McMaster Intermediate | |||||||||
Toronto captured the crown with a (9-1) record. The Varsity Blues were led by Don Lipke, a freshman from Syracuse, N.Y. He was the top scorer for the Blues on the season. The Blues also featured Harold Rotman, Al Vaichulis and Ruby Richman. For Assumption, high scoring Dick Mackenzie quit midway through the season to concentrate on academic studies. Queen’s played 6-7 Jay McMahan, former captain of the Penn State team, only in home games. It was Toronto’s first title since 1941.
Non-medalist rosters:
McGill Redmen: Tim Leary, Don Wright, John Thompson, Herm Zloklihovitz, Harold ‘Sonny’ Gordon, Roy Miller, Ken Cole, Tom Richards, Cecil Jones, John Brunswick, George Rosenberg, Donny Wright (blew out knee midway thru season), A Uiska, Leon Duplessis, Irving Kirsch, Justin Cross, Rosenberg, L Thompson, coach Joe Anderson, manager G Feldman, assistant manager G Friedland
McMaster Marauders: Russ Jackson, Roy Harrison, Doug North, Doug Marshall, Jack Pearce, Peter Gnish, Davis, Scott, Cioran, Leedale, Wes Hicks, Aitchison, Tick, Larry Tapp, coach Ivor Wynne
Queen’s Golden Gaels: Paul Fedor, Jay McMahon, Bob Evans (Bill? left mid-season because of academics), Greg Stone, Jim (Roy?) Harrison, Dan Bozic, Gus Turnbull, Jim Siltala, Art Warren, Murray Prior, Bob Breithaupt, Warren Burleigh, Prior, Don McRae (ineligible for season), coach Frank Tindall
In league play: …………………………………………………… Toronto’s only loss was a 68-66 defeat at home by Western as Ron Hodgins scored 24, Gord Scratch 13, Paul Davis 12, Rance Smeeton 9, Dave Langhorne 7 and Barry Agar 3. The Blues trailed by five but shifted to a full-court press and took a 63-62 lead with 1.5 minutes to play. But Rance Smeeton hit two free throws and Ron Hodgins a bucket as the Mustangs pulled out the win. Don Lipke paced Toronto with 15. Al Vachulis added 10, Gary Vipond 9, George Stulac 9, Jerry Wojdon 6, Harold Rotman 3, Joe Stulac 2 and McCuaig 2. …………………………………………………… Western thrashed McGill 76-49 after opening the second half with a 21-0 run. Ron Hodgins paced the Mustangs with 29. Gord Scratch added 11 and Rance Smeeton 10. …………………………………………………… Toronto thrashed Queen’s 85-63 after leading 45-24 at the half. George Stulac notched 10 for the Varsity Blues. Bob Evans led the Gaels with 28. …………………………………………………… Queen’s defeated McMaster 77-65 in overtime as Bob (Bill?) Evans scored 29 (also reported as 28), Roy (Jim?) Harrison 19 (also reported as 8), Greg Stone 14, Dan Bozic 7 (also reported as 10), Prior 2, Siltala 2 and Turnbull 2. Evans forced overtime with a bucket at the buzzer. Marshall led the Marauders with 23. North added 15, Jackson 10, Harrison 10, Leedale 4, Hicks 2 and Gnish 1. …………………………………………………… Queen’s clipped McGill 53-45 as Jim Harrison scored 19. The Redmen led 25-24 at the half. Don Wright led the Redmen with 22. Leary added 19. …………………………………………………… Windsor defeated Western 56-47 as Jack Hool scored 17, Gene Rizak 11, Jerry Kotwas 9, Dick McKenzie 8, Mike Spang 7 and Larry Francouer 4. The Lancers hit 24-37 from the line. Gord Scratch led Western with 14. Ron Hodgins added 11, Barry Agar 9, Rance Smeeton 7, Paul Davis 4 and Ron Rollo 2. The Lancers coasted to victory after Mustang post Barry Agar fouled out five minutes into the second half. The outcome was sealed when Western drew three technical after drawing within 51-47. …………………………………………………… Host Toronto stomped McGill 79-52 as Don Lipke scored 23 and Al Vaichulis 11. Tim Leary led the Redmen with 18. …………………………………………………… Toronto clipped host McGill 64-50 as George Stulac scored 12 and Don Lipke 10. Don Wright led the Redmen with 17. …………………………………………………… Windsor dumped host Western 77-59 as Jack Hool scored 35, Gene Rizak 15, Mike Spang 11, Leo Innocente 9, MacEwan 5, and Chris McCaffery 2. Barry Agar paced the Mustangs with 14. Ron Hodgins added 12, Paul Davis 9, Dave Langhorne 8, Gord Scratch 8, Rance Smeeton 6 and Gord Jeffrey 2. The Mustangs took an early 20-9 lead but the Lancers rallied to within 32-31 at the half and took complete command in the second half. …………………………………………………… Windsor clipped McGill 54-30 as Jack Hool scored 15, Dick McKenzie 12, Larry Francouer 10, Mike Spang 5, Neil MacEwan 5, Gene Rizak 4 and Leo Innocente 3. Tim Leary led the Redmen with 13. John Thompson added 8, Herm Zloklihovitis 3, Harold Gordon 2, Roy Miller 2, Ken Cole 2 and Tom Richards 1. …………………………………………………… Windsor stomped McGill 77-37 as Jerry Kotwas scored 21, Gene Rizak 17, Dick McKenzie 15, Larry Francouer 8, Jack Hool 8, Bernie Allen 4, Paul Valentine 2 and Mike Spang 2. Donny Wright led the Redmen with 18. Tim Leary added 7, Harold Gordon 6, John Thompson 3, Tom Richards 2 and Herm Zloklihovitis 1. …………………………………………………… Toronto thrashed Windsor 76-55 as Al Vaichulis scored 17, Don Lipke 15, George Stulac 14, Vipond 11, Joe Stulac 8, Rotman 7, Goldring 2 and McCuaig 2. Leo Innocente and Dick McKenzie each scored 11 to pace Windsor. Jack Hool added 9, Jerry Kotwas 9, Larry Francouer 7, Neil McEwan 6, Mike Spang 2 and Gene Rizak 1. …………………………………………………… Western clipped host McMaster 76-58 as Barry Agar scored 25, Ron Hodgins 22, Gord Scratch 10, Smeeton 6, Langhorne 4, Davies 4, Jeffrey 3 and Cosentino 2. Doug Marshall led the Marauders with 16, Gnish added 14, Jackson 12, Pearce 11, North 8, Davis 4, Hicks 2 and Harrison 1. …………………………………………………… Toronto dumped Windsor 64-53 as George Stulac scored 14, Al Vaichulis 12, Don Lipke 11, Harold Rotman 8, Wojdon 4, Ruby Richman 4, McCuaig 3, Rollie Goldring 3, Gary Vipond 2, Norman 2 and Joe Stulac 1. Rizak paced Windsor with 17. Innocente added 14, McEwan 9, Spang 7 and Hool 6. …………………………………………………… Windsor smacked McMaster 91-45 as Dick McKenzie scored 24, Jerry Kotwas 20, Jack Hool 18, Gene Rizak 14, Larry Francouer 8, Mike Spang 4 and Neil MacEwan 3. Jackson led the Marauders with 19. Harrison added 8, North 3, Marshall 3, Pearce 2, Peter Gnish 2, Davis 2, Scott 2, Cioran 2 and Leedale 1. …………………………………………………… Toronto dispatched host Western 63-54 as George Stulac scored 13, Joe Stulac 12 and Gary Vipond 10. Ron Hodgins led the Mustangs with 20. Barry Agar added 10. …………………………………………………… Windsor edged McMaster 62-57 as Gene Rizak scored 21, Jack Hool 13, Mike Spang 9, Neil MacEwan 8, Leo Innocente 6, Larry Francouer 3 and Paul Valentine 2. Marshall paced the Marauders with 29. Harrison added 7, Jackson 7, North 6, Hicks 4 and Gnish 4. …………………………………………………… Host Western edged McMaster 57-54 as Rance Smeeton scored 18, including two buckets down the stretch as the Mustangs pulled out a win. They’d take a 53-51 lead on a Ron Hodgins one-hander. …………………………………………………… Windsor clipped Queen’s 75-49 as Dick McKenzie scored 21, Mike Spang 16, Gene Rizak 12, Jack Hool 12, Jerry Kotwas 7 and Larry Francouer 7. Turnbull paced the Golden Gaels with 13. Stone added 10, Siltna 9, Bozic 8, Harrison 6 and Jay McMahon 3. …………………………………………………… Western crushed McGill 77-38 as Ron Hodgins scored 21, Bob Ager 15, Paul Davis 11, Rance Smeeton 10, Langhorne 7, Brent 5, Jeffrey 4, Scratch 3 and Cosentino 1. Roy Miller led the Redmen with 10. Herman Zloklikovitz added 10, Tim Leary 8, Lance Thompson 5, Sonny Gordon 4 and Richards 1. …………………………………………………… Windsor dumped Queen’s 75-49. The Gaels played without Paul Fedor (lost for the season) and point guard Bob Evans, who left school in mid-season because of academic difficulties. Dick Mackenzie led the Lancers with 20. Gus Turnbull paced the Gaels with 12. Greg Stone added 10, Dan Bozic 8, Siltala 7 and Jim Harrison 6. …………………………………………………… Windsor whipped Queen’s 77-59 as Gene Rizak scored 19, Jack Hool 18, Larry Francouer 12, Neil MacEwan 9, Mike Spang 9, Leo Innocente 6 and Chris McCaffery 4. Greg Stone led the Gaels with 15. Jim Harrison added 12, Dan Bozic 10, Siltala 7, Murray Prior 3, Gus Turnbull 2 and Art Warren 2. …………………………………………………… McMaster clipped Queen’s 67-61 in overtime. With the score knotted at 58, Queen’s froze the ball for the final 88 seconds, later explaining that they thought they had the lead. The Gaels led 33-30 at the half. Marshall led McMaster with 22. Davis added 9, Jackson 8, North 8, Hicks 7, Pearce 6, Gnish 4 and Harrison 3. Jay McMahon led the Gaels with 20. Greg Stone added 12, Jim Harrison 9, Siltala 8, Gus Turnbull 7, Pior 3 and Warren 2. …………………………………………………… McMaster edged McGill 49-46 as Doug Marshall scored 16, Russ Jackson 10, North 8, Harrison 5, Gnish 5, Pearce 3 and Hicks 2. Tim Leary led McGill with 14. Roy Miller added 12, Sonny Gordon 10, Zloklikovits 5, J Thompson 4 and Brunswick 1. …………………………………………………… McMaster spanked McGill 63-49 as Jackson scored 18, Marshall 14, Gnish 11, Harrison 7, North 4, Davis 4, Hicks 3 and Leedale 2. Leary led the Redmen with 21. Miller added 7, Gordon 5, Richards 4, Thompson 4 and Zlikovitz 4. …………………………………………………… Queen’s stunned Western 64-59 as Jay McMahon scored 21, Greg Stone 17, Jim Harrison 10, Gus Turnbull 7, Siltala 4 and Bozic 3. Ron Hodgins led the Mustangs with 15. Rance Smeeton added 13, Davis 10, Langhorne 6, Jeffrey 6, Agar 5 and Scratch 4. The Mustangs led 33-21 at the half. …………………………………………………… Toronto defeated Western 63-54 as George Stulac scored 13, Joe Stulac 12, Gary Vipond 10, Al Vaichulis 9, Don Lipke 7, Wojdon 6, Harold Rotman 4 and Ruby Richman 2. The Mustangs rallied to within one with two minutes to play but Al Vaichulis notched a pair of buckets in the paint to ice the win for the Blues. Ron Hodgins led the Mustangs with 22. Barry Agar added 9, Gord Scratch 8, Rance Smeeton 5, Dave Langhorne 5 and Paul Davis 5. …………………………………………………… Western defeated Queen’s 57-51 as Paul Davis scored 18, D Langhorne 9, R Hodgins 8, R Smeeton 6, Gord Scratch 5, B Ager 4, D Cosentino 3, G Jeffrey 2 and Tom Brent 2. Greg Stone led the Golden Gaels with 16. Jim Siltala added 12, Jim Harrison 10, Dan Bozic 7, Murray Prior 3 and Gus Turnbull 3. Queen’s captain Jay McMahon only played home games. …………………………………………………… Host Queen’s defeated McGill by 74-50 after leading 35-20 at the half. Gus Turnbull paced the Gaels with 17. Greg Stone added 13, Jim Harrison 13, Murray Prior 10, Dan Bozic 9, Art Warren 4, Jim Siltala 4 and Bob Breithaupt 4. Tim Leary led the Redmen with 31. Herm Zlokilovitz added 6, H ‘Sonny’ Gordon 5, Tom Richards 4, Ken Cole 2 and Cecil Jones 2. The Redmen played without top scorer Don Wright, who blew out a ligament in his knee midway through the season. They were also without Leon Duplessis, who injured his back early in the year and Justin Cross, who left the team early in the season to concentrate on academics. …………………………………………………… Toronto dumped McMaster 87-61 as Don Lipke scored 24, Ruby Richman 12, Harold Rotman 7, Gary Vipond 7, Rollie Goldring 6, Joe Stulac 5, Norman 5 and McCuaig 2. Doug Marshall paced the Marauders with 18. Peter Gnish added 9, Russ Jackson 7, Davis 6, Leedale 5, Harrison 5, Wes Hicks 4 and North 3. …………………………………………………… Toronto defeated McMaster 87-81 as Don Lipke scored 16 and Al Vachulis 15. Doug Marshall paced the Marauders with 19. Wes Hicks added 14 and Russ Jackson 11. Blues coach John McManus told the Varsity “this was the one we needed, the boys wanted to win, and we’re all pretty happy about it.”
The bronze medalist Western Mustangs: Gord Scratch; Ron Hodgins; Barry Agar; Rance Smeeton; Paul Davies; Ron Rollo; Dave Langhorne; Gord Jeffrey; Tom Brent; Frank Cosentino; coach Johnny Metras; manager M Mitchell; trainer F Murray McNie
The silver medalist Windsor Lancers: Jack Hool; Gene Rizak; Mike Spang; Leo Innocente; Neil MacEwan; Chris McCaffery; Larry Francouer; Jerry Kotwas; Phil Waters; George Nickson; Bernie Syron; Dick Mackenzie; Barry Callaghan; Fred DeVriendt; Paul Valentine; Allen; coach Hank Biasatti; manager Lou Pennachetti
The champion Toronto Varsity Blues: Don Lipke; Gary Vipond; Joe Stulac; Jerry Wojdan; Ruby Richman; Harold Rotman; Norman; Curt Russell; George Stulac; Rollie Goldring; Al Vaichulis; Dave McCuaig; George Stulac; coach John McManus
OSLIAA
The league was divided into two sections in a bid to reduce the cost of road trips. In the Western division were Carleton, Ottawa, R.M.C. Loyola and Sir George Williams. In the Eastern division were Laval, Bishop’s, College Militaire Royale, Macdonald and the University of Montreal.
In the playoff for the East division title, Montreal clipped Macdonald College 56-51.
OSLIAA playoff non-qualifiers:
Bishop’s Gaiters: J Phillips, B McMorran, V Smith, M Caswell, B Johnson, M Echenberg, R Gordon, J Rayner, P Blaikie, coach Garth Smith (Bishop’s intermediates?: Eberts, Byers, McLagan, Fanok, Buntain, Johnston, Sewell, McLernon, McNeill, Hawken, Webster, Meakins, Moseley, Legallais)
Carleton Ravens: Doug Hunter, Jim Prebble, Pete Giroux, John Kirkconnell, Jim Fennessy, Ernie Zoppa, Bob Laughton, George House, Dan McKinnon, Pete Giroux, Jim Thompson, Dave Oust, coach Norm Fenn, manager Dan O’Connor, manager John Brannen
Loyola: Gerry McQuade, Millard, Rumfeldt, Fitzpatrick, Stasiuk, Noble, Praczyk, McDougall, Ed Trasick, McAllister, Mathieu,
Macdonald College Aggies: R Simser, T Bryden, B Carrier, L Gravelle, W Lambert, L Sutherland, T Drydon, K McCully, G Killens, coach Don Robertson, manager Evan Joubert, assistant manager G Butt
Ottawa: Jim Niniger, Barry MacKay, Gerry Weiss, Jim Benoit, Leo Sylvestre, Munroe, Potvin, Castonguay, Barrow, John Marino, Dick Cournoyer, coach Matt Anthony
RMC: Norm Simpson, McAvity, G Williamson, Sangster, Stankus, Aichinger, Barrigar, Darling, Morris, Gall, Manson, coach Bayne, manager Sears
In the postseason playoffs, Sir George Williams captured the title by defeating the University of Montreal in a two-game total-point series 158-129.
In game one, Sir George Williams prevailed 56-53 as Mike Warren scored 17.
In game two, Sir George Williams prevailed 102-76 after leading 46-31 at the half.
The runner-up University of Montreal:
The champion Sir George Williams: Dick MacKay; Ralph Whims; Harry Gordon; Rick Freitag; Al Michalachki; Mike Warren; Roy Smith; Joe Gates; Jim McBride; Robertson; Abramsen; Apel; coach Mag Flynn; manager McWilliam; manager Pantura
OIAA
In OIAA regular season play, Osgoode and Waterloo College finished tied with 5-1 records.
Playoff non-qualifiers:
Ontario Agricultural College (Guelph): Bob (Bruce?) Baker, Jim (Bob?) Miller, Bill Innis, John Eberle, Thatcher, Persbacker, Stevens, Therle, Booth, Smith, Macdonald
Ryerson Rams: P Andler, T Bryant, Murray Carswell, Ted Darling, Vern Harvey, Larry Moffat, Tom Olynyk, D Paterson, R Patterson, Pushkarenko, Tom Olinyk, Nick Villani, Andlar
In the postseason, two-game total point series, Waterloo College defeats Osgoode 115-112.
In game one, the host Waterloo College Mules defeated Osgoode 60-50 as Alf Spricenicks scored 22, Terry Stewart 19, Burns 9, Strautniks 6 and Rosenburg 4. Dave Bernstein led the Owls with 13. Bert Raphael added 11, Danny Turack 11, Dyson 8, Darragh 5 and Galvin 2. Osgoode led 27-24 at the half but Waterloo won it at the line, shooting 14-17 from the charity stripe in the second half.
In game two, Osgoode won 62-55 but Waterloo scores four points in the last 30 seconds to take a 115-112 victory in total point series. Raphael paced the Owls with 19. Bernstein added 17, Turack 12, Galvin 8 and Dyson 6. Jerry Stewart paced the Mules with 23. John Strautniks, Alf Spricenicks and Wayne Burns each added 10, as Rosenburg 2.
The runner-up Osgoode Owls: Dave Bernstein; Bert Raphael; Norm Dyson; Danny Turack; John Sheppard; Norm Mintzer; Carl Weiner; Stan Darragh; Frank Rusenas; Doug Galvin; coach Bill Corcoran; manager Fran Sultan
The champion Wilfrid Laurier (then Waterloo College Mules) Golden Hawks: Alf Spricenicks; Terry Stewart; John Strautniks; Wayne Burns; Morley Rosenburg; Wayne Burns, Ed Taciuk, Wayne Saigeon, Bernie Long, Jack Pajala, Gordon Paull, Lavender, Alex Godfrey, Heck, coach Bob Celeri, manager Doug Anderson
WEST INTERMEDIATE
In league play: …………………………………………………… Western edged Toronto 56-53 as Howie Bobkin scored 24 and Bob Blaney 10. Ed Brezina led the Blues with 21. Norm Menczel added 15. …………………………………………………… Windsor clipped Toronto 69-59 as Leo Innocente scored 22, Leo Girard 10 and John Devereaux 9. Norm Menczel led the Blues with 28. Ed Brezina added 12 and Bill Patterson 7. …………………………………………………… Windsor edged Toronto 56-51 as Innocente scored 20. …………………………………………………… Windsor spanked the McMaster 72-41. …………………………………………………… Western defeated the Toronto x-x as Bill Lawson scored 14. Green led the Blues with 10. …………………………………………………… Toronto edged McMaster 61-54 as Ed Brezina scored 18, Jim Maguire 18 and Norm Menczel 12. Russ McDonald led the Buccaneers with 12. …………………………………………………… Queen’s edged Western 73-68. …………………………………………………… Windsor clipped Western 50-43. …………………………………………………… Toronto dispatched McMaster 61-54 as Brezina scored 15, Maguire 15, Maneset 12, Green 6, Nicholas 5, Mishenko 4 and Patterson 2. Salamons led the Buccaneers with 15. Mcdonald added 12, Christie 8, Aitchison 8, Tapp 7, Freedman 2 and Walsh 2. …………………………………………………… Queen’s clipped McMaster 67-60 as Anglin scored 20, Pando 17, Budgell 8, Moodie 7, Burleigh 4, Breithaupt 2, Barnhardt 2 and Morrison 2. Hicks led the Buccaneers with 21. Walsh added 15, Tapp 10, Christie 7, Salamon 2, McDonald 2, Aitchison 2 and Freedman 1. …………………………………………………… Western ripped Queen’s 81-41. …………………………………………………… Western spanked McMaster 66-50 as Lawson scored 14, Bobkin 12, Bosworth 12, Myers 7, Rollo 7, Thompson 6, Brown 4, Stewart 2 and Gledhill 2. Tapp led the Buccaneers with 11. Christie added 8, Salamon 7, Hicks and Walsh 4. …………………………………………………… McMaster edged Toronto 52-49. …………………………………………………… On the final night of the regular season, Windsor defeated Western 50-48 to take the regular season crown with a (7-1) record, while Western finished (6-2). George Nixon paced Windsor with 13. Leo Innocente added 13, Glen Girard 9, Bernie Allen 9, DeVriendt 3 and Valentine 3. Bill Lawson led the Mustangs with 10. Ron Brown added 9, Bosworth 8, Thompson 7, Bobkin 6, Al Rollo 4 and Blainey 4.
Rosters:
McMaster Buccaneers: Russ McDonald, Salamons, Owl Christie, Aitchison, Larry Tapp, Freedman, Hank Walsh, Tick, Rick MacMillan, O’Reilly, Wes Hicks, coach Bill Huycke
Queen’s Golden Comets: Anglin, Pando, Budgell, Moodie, Burleigh, Breithaupt, Barnhardt, Morrison, Johnston, Stewart, Flemington
Toronto Baby Blues: Ed Brezina, Norm Menczel, Paul Schafer, Bill Patterson, Jamie Maguire, Paul Nicholas, Green, Maneset, Christie, Aitchison, Tapp, Freedman, Walsh, Tick, Mishenko, Patterson, Parker, Jack, Probat, coach Peter Potter
The runner-up Western Intermediate Colts: Howie Bobkin; Leon Renouf; Leon Sydor; Bob Blainey; Bob Myers; Scott Baker; Bill Lawson; John Thompson; Don Stewart; Bob Bosworth; Ron Brown; Ron (Al?) Rollo; Bob Gledhill; Blainey; coach Jack Fairs; assistant Ed DeArmon
The champion Windsor (then-Assumption) Intermediate Crusaders: Leo Innocente; George Nixon; Paul Valentine; Glen Girard; Chris McCaffery; Fred DeVriendt; Bernie Allen; Leo McKerrow; John McManus; coach Ed Chittaro