REGULAR SEASON
| SIBL | OIAA | ||||||||
| Western | 7-1 | 12-11 | Johnny Metras | Waterloo | 8-0 | 19-2 | Dan Pugliese | ||
| Toronto | 5-3 | 15-10 | John McManus | McMaster Bucs | 6-2 | ||||
| Windsor | 3-5 | 7-18 | Hank Biasatti | Ryerson | 1-7 | ||||
| McMaster | 3-5 | 12-10 | Bill Huycke | Guelph | 0-8 | ||||
| Queen’s | 2-6 | Frank Tindall | Osgoode | ||||||
| OIBA | |||||||||
| McMaster JV Bucs | 10-2 | ||||||||
| Wilfrid Laurier | 9-3 | Pinola | |||||||
| St. Jerome’s | 9-3 | ||||||||
| Hamilton Teacher’s | 5-7 | ||||||||
| Waterloo JV Pioneers | 5-7 | ||||||||
| Guelph JVs | 3-9 | ||||||||
| Mohawk (Ham. I. Tech) | 1-11 | Joe Marko | |||||||
| OSLIAA WEST | OSLIAA EAST | ||||||||
| S.G.W. | 8-0 | 18-2 | Mag Flynn | Bishop’s | Garth Smith | ||||
| Carleton | 4-4 | 7-12 | Norm Fenn | Laval | |||||
| Ottawa | 3-4 | C. St. Denis | CMR-St. Jean | ||||||
| RMC-Kingston | 1-6+1 | Bob Bayne | MacDonald | 2-6 | 4-8 | Don Robertson | |||
| Loyola | Montreal | ||||||||
In the SIBL, Western captured its second straight title with a (7-1) record. The Mustangs started Ross May, Jim Griffin, Gary Boug, Bill Lawson and Barry Howson. Lawson and May were a pair of Toronto products, from Bloor Collegiate and Runnymede Collegiate, respectively, who the Toronto Varsity Blues had desperately coveted. Griffin was a 6-8 freshman. The league again featured five teams – Western; Toronto, McMaster; Windsor; and Queen’s — as McGill continued to de-emphasize sports, playing only six exhibition games against members and finishing 1-5, and 9-12 overall.
Non-medalist rosters:
McGill Redmen: John Moore, Gary Ulrich, Ben Shore, Tom Richards, George Miechowsky, John Girvin, Ian Monteith, Marty Wright, Elkhard Bohme, Al Axelrod, Rod MacDonald, coach Ron Sharpe, manager W Hurwitz, manager P Nichols
Queen’s Golden Gaels: Dennis Bozic, Jim Laughton, Jack Riley, Mike Jackson, Lloyd Budgell, Fred Reilly, Tony Rasporich, Graham Dowden, Barry Stone, Al Raisbeck, Bob Laughton, Ed Warda, Blake Stewart, Dave Stewart, Dave Allen, Ted Norland, Blake Stewart, coach Frank Tindall
In league play: …………………………………………………… Toronto thrashed McGill 102-51. The Blues broke to a 12-0 lead and were never threatened. They led 50-31 at the half. Jerry McElroy paced the Blues with 23. Dave West added 20, O’Neill 13, Maguire 12, Potter 8, Muir 8, Dignan 8, Bordas 4, Crouse 4 and Prokop 1. Gary Ulrich led the Redmen with 23. Moore added 8, Shore 5, Limonchik 5, Miechowsky 4, Richards 2 and Macdonald 2. …………………………………………………… McMaster clipped McGill 76-60 (also reported as 75-60) as Rizak scored 23, Schertzer 15, Richards 9, Holmwood 8, Harrison 8, Martin 4, Valentine 4, Parker 4 and Zoppa 2. Ulrich led the Redmen with 19. Moore added 14, Girvin 9, Shore 6, Miechowsky 5, Limonchik 5 and Bohme w. …………………………………………………… Queen’s dispatched McGill 67-41 as Dennis Bozic scored 17. Gary Ulrich led the Redmen with 11. …………………………………………………… McGill edged Queen’s 56-54 as Gary Ulrich scored 16, Brian Moore 12, George Miechowski 10 and Benny Shore 10. Jim Laughton led the Gaels with 18. Jack Riley added 10 and Mike Jackson 10. …………………………………………………… Toronto edged host McGill 56-54 as Dave West scored 22. John Girvin notched 10 for the Redmen. …………………………………………………… The Western Mustangs only loss was on the road to runner-up Toronto at Hart House, 72-59 before an overflow crowd of 1200. The Blues led 33-21 at the half as centre Ed Bordas dominated. Ross May rallied the Mustangs to tie the game at 39 before the Blues took command. Peter Potter led Toronto with 16. Dave West added 15, Paul Dignan 10, Jerry McElroy 9, Ed Bordas 9, Peter Potter 8 and Mike Muir 6. Ross May led the Mustangs with 18. Bill Lawson added 14, Jim Griffin 10, Gary Boug 9, Barry Howson 8 and Tucker 2. …………………………………………………… Windsor clipped Queen’s 77-53 as Richard Rau scored 22, Pat Dunnion 18, Ron Graham 16, Glen Girard 10, Bill Marotta 4, Dick Szeman 4 and John Garinger 3. Denny Bozic paced Queen’s with 11. Mike Jackson added 8, Lloyd Budgell 8, Fred Reilly 6, Tony Rasporich 5, Graham Dowden 4, Barry Stone 4, Al Raisbeck 2, Bob Laughton 2, Ed Warda 2 and Blake Stewart 1. …………………………………………………… Host Windsor dumped Queen’s 73-61 as Ron Graham scored 25, Kelly 20, Pat Dunnion 10, Richard Rau 9, Glen Girard 4 and Dick Szeman 2. Bob Laughton paced Queen’s with 18. Tony Rasporich added 13, Al Raisbeck 9, Fred Reilly 6, Mike Jackson 4, Barry Stone 4, Graham Dowden 4 and Ed Warda 2. …………………………………………………… Toronto whipped Windsor 91-73 as Dave West, Ed Bordas and Maguire each scored 14. Jerry McElroy added 12, Mike Muir 12, Paul Dignan 8, Prokop 8, Potter 7 and O’Neill 2. Ron Graham paced the Lancers with 27. Pat Dunnion added 12, Richard Rau 8, Dick Szeman 7, Glen Girard 4 and John Volpe 2. …………………………………………………… Toronto nipped Windsor 78-76 as Dan Norman scored 26, Jim Maguire 24, Peter Potter 13, Mine 4, Norm Menczel 4, Wyles 4 and Wolchuk 2. Leo Innocente paced the Lancers with 18. Dick Szeman added 14, Nickson 13, Pat Dunnion 7, Gary Weir 6 and Leo Girard 4. …………………………………………………… McMaster nipped Windsor 71-65 (also reported as 81-66) as Ed Martin scored 18, Gene Rizak 13, Roy Harrison 11, Holmwood 8, Schertzer 8, Paul Valentine 5, Parker 4 and Richards 4. Richard Rau paced the Lancers with 24. Pat Dunnion scored 17, Ron Graham 13, Dick Szeman 8, Bob Moore 4, Glen Girard 0 and John Garinger 0. …………………………………………………… Windsor thrashed McMaster 88-64 as Leo Innocente scored 23, Gene Rizak 19, Dick Szeman 14, Leo Girard 10, Nickson 8, Gary Weir 4, Pat Dunnion 4, Glen Girard 2 and Paul Valentine 2. Marshall paced the Marauders with 21. Schertzer added 14, Harrison 11, Raphael 20, Leedale 4 and Salamon 3. …………………………………………………… McMaster spanked Queen’s 84-66 as Gene Rizak scored 37, Mike Schertzer 15, Roy Harrison 14, Parker 6, Martin 4, Richards 4, Zoppa 2 and Hall 2, while Valentine, Holmwood and Chris were scoreless. Fred Reilly led the Golden Gaels with 13. Dennis Bozic added 12, Bob Laughton 12, Raporich 8, Budgel 7, Stewart 7, Raisbeck 4, Stone 2 and Jackson 1. …………………………………………………… Western stomped Queen’s 62-45 as Gary Boug scored 14, Jim Griffin 12, May 10, Howson 9, Lawson 4, Williamson 4, Woloshyn 4, Tucker 3 and Myer 2. The Mustangs led 32-24 at the half. The Mustangs hit 14-26 from the line, while the Gaels were 19-27. Bob Laughton led the Golden Gaels with 16. Fred Reilly added 12, Mike Jackson 5, Dan Bozic 4, Barry Stone 4, Blake Stewart 2 and Lloyd Budgell 2. …………………………………………………… Toronto tripped McMaster 73-65 as Jim Maguire scored 29, Ed Bordas 17, Mike Muir 10, Jerry McElroy 10, Dave West 4, Pete Potter 3 and Paul Dignan 2. Gene Rizak led the Marauders with 39. Holmwood added 10, Mike Schertzer 6, Parker 5, Harrison 3, Richards 1 and Chris 1. …………………………………………………… Western clipped Windsor 98-70 as Boug scored 19, Howson 19, Griffin 16, Lawson 14, Tucker 9, May 9, Isaacs 6, Rysdale 4 and Wodshyn 2. Jack Kelly paced the Lancers with 27. Pat Dunnion added 17, Ron Graham 17, Ian Steel 4, Richard Rau 3 and Dick Szeman 2. …………………………………………………… Host Queen’s edged McMaster 58-56 as Bob Laughton scored 5 points in the last 90 seconds. Fred Reilly paced the Gaels with 17. Dan Bozic added 7, Mike Jackson 8, Bob Laughton 7, Al Raisbeck 7 and Tony Raporich 2. Gene Rizak led the Marauders with 26. Schertzer added 9, Harrison 6, Martin 6 and Holmwood 6. …………………………………………………… Windsor defeated McMaster 60-52 as Glen Girard scored 18. …………………………………………………… Host Queen’s clocked Toronto 65-43 after leading 32-22 at the half. Mike Jackson led the Gaels with 16. Bob Laughton added 15 and Dan Bozic 12 and Fred Reilly 9. Ed Bordas, Jim Maguire and Peter Potter each scored 7 for the Blues. …………………………………………………… Host Western whipped Queen’s 87-36 after leading 38-16 at the half. Gary Boug led the Mustangs with 21. Bill Lawson added 15, Howson 12, Tucker 9, Jim Griffin 7, May 7, Ken Rysdale 5, Myers 5, Isaacs 5 and Williamson 1. Bob Laughton paced the Gaels with 10. Blake Stewart added 8, Barry Stone 6, Lloyd Budgell 4, Tony Rasporich 3, Al Raisbeck 2, Fred Reilly 2 and Graham Dowden 1. …………………………………………………… Western clocked McMaster 85-64 as Jim Griffin scored 23, Doug Boug 20, Tucker 17, May 11, Lawson 6, Williamson 4 and Woloshyn 4. Gene Rizak led the Marauders with 28. Schertzer added 13, Harrison 11, Martin 5, Richards 4 and Holmwood 3. …………………………………………………… Host Toronto ripped Queen’s 77-48 as Mike Muir scored 19, Jerry McElroy 15 and Ed Bordas 15. Dave West added 12, Maguire 4, Crouse 3, Potter 2, Bill Cass 2, Paul Dignan 2 and Prokop 2. Blake Stewart led the Gaels with 13. Al Raisbeck added 13, Denny Bozic 8, Fred Reilly 5, Bob Laughton 5, Lloyd Budgell 2 and Rasporich 2. …………………………………………………… McMaster dispatched Toronto 82-73 as Gene Rizak scored 44. Dave West led the Blues with 18. …………………………………………………… Host Queen’s whipped Toronto 65-43 after leading 32-22 at the half. Mike Jackson led the Gaels with 16. Bob Laughton added 15 and Bob Laughton 12. Peter Porter, Jim Maguire and Ed Bordas each scored 7 to pace the Blues. …………………………………………………… Host Western clocked Toronto 83-61 as Bill Lawson scored 27, Barry Howson 16 and Gary Boug 16. Dave West led the Blues with 15. …………………………………………………… Toronto edged Windsor 59-58 as Jim Maguire hit the winner with 50 seconds to play. Mike Muir led the Blues with 12. Maguire added 11 and Jerry McElroy 11. Ron Graham led Windsor with 16. Pat Dunnion added 13.
On March 29, 1961, Windsor officially becomes a member of the OQAA.
After the season, McMaster coach Bill Huycke resigned to teach at Ancaster High.
The co-bronze medalist McMaster Marauders: Ed Martin; Gene Rizak; Roy Harrison; Tommy Holmwood; Mike Schertzer; Paul Valentine; Bruce Parker; Richards; Raphael; Leedale; Arne Salamon; Bearcroft; Cioran; Woodland; Ed Martin; Chris; Ernie Zoppa; Hall; coach Bill Huycke
The co-bronze medalist Windsor Lancers: Richard Rau; Jack Kelly; Pat Dunnion; Ron Graham; Glen Girard; Bill Marotta; Dick Szeman; John Garinger; John Volpe; Leo Girard; Leo Innocente; Nickson; Ian Steele; McCaffary; Maurice Edgard; Pat Gleason; Barry Pepper; Bob Moore; Jim Flynn; Bill Brown; John Sladich; Bernie Friesmuth; Bob Horvath;
The silver medalist Toronto Varsity Blues: Jerry McElroy; Dave West; Pat O’Neill; Jim Maguire; Pete Potter; Mike Muir; Paul Dignan; Ed Bordas; Brian Crouse; Bill Prokop; Norm Menczel; Wyles; Wolchuk; Cohen; Jack; Doug Mackenzie; Bill Cass; coach John McManus
The champion Western Mustangs: Ross May; Jim Griffin; Gary Boug; Bill Lawson; Barry Howson; Whit Tucker; Tom Williamson; Ken Rysdale; Jim Myer; William Woloshyn; Pete Isaacs; Barry Agar; Oliver; coach Johnny Metras; trainer Murray McNie
OSLIAA
Playoff non-qualifiers:
Carleton Ravens: Dave Gorman, John Elliot, Jim Fennessy, Ian Boyd, Gary Lahoda, Vic Clarke, John Callahan, Jamie Buell, Peter Marshall, Jack Drummond, Bob Moore, Bill Skuce, coach Norm Fenn
Loyola: Jean-Claude Vandboncoeur, George Lengvari, Stan Wasserman, Morgan, Jim Bay, Tofar,
Macdonald College Aggies: Erland Pepper, Ken Taylor, Murray Thomas, Art Allen, Gerry Kelly, Jack Campbell, Ross Armstrong, Art Gauley, coach Don Robertson, manager Roy Snow
Montreal: Gilbert Rouzier,
Ottawa Gee-Gees: Morley Mason, Alex Trebek, D Gendreau, Doug Chambers, P Kennedy, Martin Swords, C Fournier, Frank Sulatycki, coach C St. Denis
RMC Cadets: Russ Donaldson, Herb Massin, Bob Alden, Lionel Hudon, Murata, Les East, Jim Furlong, Gordie Walt, Earle Cole, Hopkins, Boychuk, Norm Hass, McLean, McCarthy, Hession, coach Bob Bayne
In the OSLIAA final, West champ Sir George Williams dispatched East division champ Bishop’s Gaiters 59-47; 91-62 (Total: 150-109).
In game one, Sir George Williams dumped Bishops 59-47 as Willie Epstein scored 20 and Bob Watson 16. Mike Casell led the Gaiters with 17. Cliff McLean added 12. The Gaiters led 22-20 at the half.
In game two, Sir George Williams stomped Bishop’s 91-62 as Don Hurley scored 20, Willie Epstein 19 and Sy Luterman 14. Cliff McLean led the Gaiters with 22. Mike Caswell added 17.
After the 1961 season, Ottawa suspends basketball for a year because of lack of interest. The Gee-Gees said there was no interest, in the form of attendance, and claimed they couldn’t justify increased travel costs because of the addition of three teams to the league.
The runner-up Bishop’s Gaiters: Mike Caswell; Cliff McLean; John Hambly; Murray Smith; M Leveque; T Runions; D McKay; B Coates; P Campbell; R Cairns; coach Garth Smith; manager T Evans
The champion Sir George Williams Georgians: Willie Epstein; Bob Watson; Ben Epstein; Sy Luterman; Don Hurley; Vic Chortyk; Apel; Gordon; Nathan; Gilman; Marty Lehrer; Dave Galet; coach Mag Flynn
OIAA
In the OIAA, Waterloo breezed through the season undefeated, finishing 8-0 in league play and 19-2 overall. The Warriors thrashed second place McMaster (which was playing in both the OIAA and the SIBL) by a 92-73 score in the regular season finale to ensure the title. Waterloo was led by Bill Jones’ 30 points. Ray Palmer added 18, Jerry Hickey 16, Aldridge 12, Pando 8, McCormick 6 and McNaughton 2. Gene Rizak led the Marauders 24. Mike Schertzer added 18, Parker 10, Harrison 8, Holmwood 6, Valentine 4 and Chris 3. In an earlier match, Waterloo clipped McMaster 77-69 as Bill Jones scored 34. Gene Rizak led the Marauders with 27. No postseason playoffs were held.
Rosters:
Guelph (then Ontario Agricultural College) Agges: Jim Eberle, John McNab, Bill Slusarchuk, Wright, Suessmith, Best, Gardner, Eric Seward
McMaster Marauders: Ed Martin; Gene Rizak; Roy Harrison; Tommy Holmwood; Mike Schertzer; Paul Valentine; Bruce Parker; Richards; Raphael; Leedale; Arne Salamon; Bearcraft; Cioran; Woodland; Ed Martin; Chris; Ernie Zoppa; Hall; coach Bill Huycke
Ryerson Rams: Milt Mylly,
Waterloo applied to join OQAA on Feb 24-61 and was accepted March 25th.
The champion Waterloo Warriors: Dick Aldridge; Jim Hann; Ray Palmer; Bob Pando; Tim Craig; Jerry Hickey; Bill Steinburg; Brian McCormick; Bill Jones; Ian MacNaughton; Don Brown; Charlie Pouliot; Terrence Boyle; Richard Callahan; Bernhard Long; Lloyd Niziol; Richters; Gary Walters; Mike Whitney; coach Dan Pugliese
OIBA
In OIBA league play: …………………………………………………… McMaster clubbed Guelph 94-50. …………………………………………………… McMaster stomped Guelph 82-37 as John Bearcraft scored 14. Eric Seward led the Gryphons with 13. …………………………………………………… Mohawk edged Hamilton Teachers 50-47 as Harrison scored 20 and Knebel 16. …………………………………………………… McMaster smacked Mohawk 63-48. …………………………………………………… Mohawk clipped Hamilton Teachers 57-51 as Knebel scored 30 and Harrison 14. …………………………………………………… Waterloo College dumped Mohawk 62-47. …………………………………………………… McMaster edged Mohawk 68-66 as Goldenberg scored 24, Leech 13 and Baird 12. Knebel paced the Hawks with 17. Harrison added 16 and Romanuk 16. …………………………………………………… Mohawk thrashed the O.A.C. 57-42 as Knebel scored 17, Harrison 16 and Justus 8. …………………………………………………… St. Jerome’s College clipped Mohawk 52-43. …………………………………………………… The Waterloo JVs whipped Mohawk 78-53. …………………………………………………… Mohawk thrashed O.A.C. 63-49. …………………………………………………… McMaster spanked Waterloo 63-47 as Barrie Leech scored 19. Jim McNaughton led Waterloo with 17. …………………………………………………… McMaster stomped O.A.C. 82-37 as John Bearcraft scored 14, Al Mclean 13, John Wouters 12, Leech 10, Baird 9, Chris 7, Hall 7, Timmermanis 6 and Goldenberg 5. Eric Seward led O.A.C. with 13. Bechtel added 6, Van Loon 6, Churchill 5, Brown 4 and Eberle 3. …………………………………………………… St. Jerome’s dispatched McMaster 62-57 as Sweere scored 29 and Krier 15. Leech led McMaster with 16. Goldenberg added 11 and MacLean 8. …………………………………………………… Mohawk clipped Western Ontario Institute of Technology 70-55 as Eric Knebel scored 26, Ken Romanuk 20, Gary Wells 9, Gary Haughton 6, Bill Rudzitis 4 and Walter Tarnowski 3. …………………………………………………… McMaster thrashed Waterloo 75-66 as John Timermanis scored 17, Leech 16, Goldenburg 14, Wouters 12, Baird 10, Hall 5 and Bearcroft 1. Bernie Long led the Pioneers with 13. Miske added 11, MacNaughton 7, Niziol 5, Whitney 4, Pajur 2, Piettipiece 2, Walters 1 and Wohlgemut 1. …………………………………………………… Hamilton Teachers edged St. Jerome’s 66-65 as Al Fox scored 18, Brian Hart 15, Myron Sielski 14, Doug Forsyth 12, J Cunningham 2 and Puths 2. Harland Krier led St. Jerome’s with 44. T Sexton added 8, V Calzonetti 4, C Cutcher 2 and C Geiger 2. …………………………………………………… Hamilton Teachers edged O.A.C. 68-65 as Myron Sielski scored 20 and Doug Forsyth 19. Seward led the Aggies with 18. Bechtel added 18. …………………………………………………… McMaster dispatched Waterloo 63-47 as Barrie Leech scored 19, Hall 9, Wouters 8, Baird 8, Goldenberg 7, Chris 4, Timermanis 4, Bearcroft 2 and Mclean 2. MacNaughton led the Pioneers with 17. Miske added 15, Niziol 12, Wohlgemut 5, Lang 3, Pettirfer 2, Whitney 2 and Richters 1. …………………………………………………… Waterloo clipped Mohawk 55-45 as MacNaughton scored 16, Wohlgemut 12, Miske 8, Willoughby 4, Whitney 4, Walters 4, Pettipiece 3, Long 3 and Richters 1. Knebel led the Hawks with 22. Haughton added 9, Justus 6, Rudzitis 5 and Thompson 3. …………………………………………………… St. Jerome’s defeated Waterloo 67-59 as Harlan Krier scored 32, Calzonetti 10, Dutcher 8, Allinote 6, Walker 5 and Sexton 3. Ian MacNaughton led Waterloo with 15. Ray Miske added 15, Wohlgemut 12, Long 9, Walters 4, Niziol 3 and Pettipiece 1.
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Rosters:
Guelph (then Ontario Agricultural College) JV Gryphons: Eric Seward, Bechtel, Van Loon, Churchill, Brown, Eberle, Johnson, Peisonen
Hamilton Teacher’s College: Al Fox, Brian Hart, Myron Sielski, Doug Forsyth, J Cunningham, A Putus, J Mulholland, Steve Garbatt, Herb Beckman, Mulholland, Ballentine
Mohawk College (then Hamilton Institute of Technology) Hawks: Charles Barr, John Derus, Mike Finn, Doug Harrison, Gary Haughton, Henry Justus, Eric Knebel, Mike Moir, Ken Romanuk, Bill Rudzitis, Ed Szymczyk, Larry Thompson, Nelson (Gary?) Wells, coach Joe Marko, assistant Wally Tarnawski, manager Mike Mokrycke, trainer Don Cernius
St. Jerome’s College: Harland Krier, T Sexton, V Calzonetti, C Dutcher, C Gieger, B Walker, R DeSilvester, N Joy, Sweere, Allinote, McKain,
Waterloo JV Pioneers: Ian MacNaughton, Bernie Long, Ray Miske, Niziol, Wohlgemut, Pettipiece, Whitney, Richters, Willoughby, Edgar, Pajur, Walters, Richters,
Western Ontario Tech:
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks (then the Waterloo College of Arts Hawks, having changed their name from the Mules in the off-season): Dave Chambers, Jim Gollert, Merv Bolton, Foster Stark, Alf Spricenieks, Ernie Fazakus, Cliff Mahood, Court Heinbuch, Jack Charlton, Art Yamamura, Terry Wilson, Abe Dick, coach Pinola
The champion McMaster JV Bucs: John Bearcroft, Gene Rizak, Barrie Leech; Goldenberg, MacLean, Baird, John Timmermanis, Hall, John Wouters, Chris, Lake, coach Wes Hicks
OTHERS
An Intermediate league does not appear to have been held, although several intermediate teams still existed.
Western Intermediate Colts (league unknown): Dave Allison, coach Jack Fairs
Windsor JV Crusaders (league unknown): Bill Brown, John Volpe, Rick McNair, Fred Mossing, Prisco Nardone, Frank Belany, Paul Allen, Pat Cosella, Jim Flynn, Phil Gariety, Bob Horvath, John Sladich, Bernie Friesmuth, Frank Giblin, coach Eddie Chittaro