Philadelphia Scholastic Basketball, 1961

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City Title

Public League

Playoffs

SEMIFINALS
Doubleheader at the Palestra
Bartram 55, Gratz 49
  Chris Kefalos had 18 points and 10 rebounds while Boyd O’Neal mixed 15 points and 32 rebounds. Gratz’s Ted Blunt scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.
Franklin 51, West 45
  Austin Garner (24 points) hit four consecutive free throws to start the fourth quarter and put Franklin ahead for good. Six-nine Stoney McMorris, nicknamed “The Franklin Flamingo,” grabbed 13 rebounds. Deforia Coleman (14) led West.
FINAL
At The Palestra
Bartram 61, Franklin 57 (ot)
  Outfighting 6-9 Stoney McMorris, Willie Mobley leaped to grab an air ball and posted a three-point play to give Bartram the lead for good, 58-57. Earl Monroe scored Bartram's previous field goal. Boyd O'Neal had 19 points, 10 rebounds. Bob Lohse, a member of West Catholic's 1959 Catholic League champs, became the first player in city history to play for titlists in both leagues. For Franklin, Austin Garner shot 11-for-25 for 25 points and hit a 25-foot jumper with 0:01 left in regulation to create a 53-53 tie. McMorris had 10 points, 20 rebounds.

Standings

Coaches' All-Public

Champs' Rotation

Catholic League

Playoffs

Semifinals
Doubleheader at the Palestra
Dougherty 70, Bonner 57
  Vince Richardson scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Ed Hockenbury’s drive began an 11-0 run that produced a 50-39 pad. John McKendry added 15 points. Eric Erickson (20) paced Bonner.
ST More 55, Judge 43
  Bob Zell scored 17 points and John Garrett managed 13 points and 10 rebounds. Judge’s George Sutor totaled 18 points and 19 rebounds.
FINAL
At the Palestra
ST More 48, Dougherty 47
  Soph Larry White scored 13 points to compensate for the fact leader Bob Zell (eight) missed his first 13 shots. Joe Burton grabbed 13 rebounds and John Garrett's two free throws put More ahead for good, 46-45, with 2:11 left. For Dougherty, Ed Hockenbury (18) and Vince Richardson (15) scored in double figures. Joe White failed to connect on a last-shot jumper.

Standings

Coaches' All-Catholic

Champs' Rotation

Inter-Ac League

Malvern (8-2)
Penn Charter (8-2)
  With Penn Charter coach Ray Evans unavailable throughout (health problems), Samuel "Duke" Taylor came out of retirement and captured a 16th championship (12 outright, four shared) in his 24th season. However, the final day was a downer as host Malvern used a 39-27 second half to dump PC, 61-52, and create the tie. Henry "Buzzy" Dugan had 10 of his 15 points in a 26-15 third quarter. Tom Kelly added 14 points. PC soph Bill Soens scored 20 points.

Standings

Coaches' All-Inter-Ac

Champs' Rotation