1961 Scotch Cup

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1961 Scotch Cup
Host city Ayr, Kirkcaldy,
Perth & Edinburgh, Scotland
ArenaUnknown
Dates21–30 March 1961
WinnerCanadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada
Curling clubAlberta Avenue CC
Edmonton, Alberta
Skip Hec Gervais
Third Ray Werner
Second Vic Raymer
Lead Wally Ursuliak
FinalistFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
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The 1961 Scotch Cup was the third edition of the men's World Curling Championship. It was held across four venues: Ayr, Kirkcaldy, Perth and Edinburgh, Scotland. The tournament began with games in Ayr on 21 March. The second and third days were on 22 and 23 March in Kirkcaldy, and the fourth day was in Perth on 24 March.

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The tournament was expanded to a three team competition with the United States debuting in the tournament. After the three teams ended up tied with a 2-2 win–loss record, a playoff was played with the semi-final played on 25 March in Perth and the final played in Edinburgh on 30 March. [1] In the final, Canada won the Scotch Cup for the third time with a 12-7 win over Scotland in the final.

Teams

Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Alberta Avenue CC, Edmonton, Alberta

Skip: Hec Gervais
Third: Ray Werner
Second: Vic Raymer
Lead: Wally Ursuliak

Findo Gask CC, Perth

Skip: Willie McIntosh
Third: Andrew McLaren
Second: Jim Miller
Lead: Bob Stirrat

Granite CC, Seattle, Washington

Skip: Dr. Frank Crealock
Third: Ken Sherwood
Second: John Jamieson
Lead: Bud McCartney

Standings

CountrySkipWL
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Willie McIntosh 22
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada Hec Gervais 22
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Frank Crealock 22

Results

Draw 1

TeamFinal
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland (McIntosh)9
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States (Crealock)8

Draw 2

At Ayr Curling Rink. [2]

Team123456789101112Final
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada (Gervais)300 ? ? ?3 ? ?10211
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland (McIntosh)032 ? ? ?0 ? ?02010

Draw 3

Team123456789101112Final
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada (Gervais)21002202201010
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States (Crealock)0012001101006

Draw 4

23 March, Kirkcaldy

Team123456789101112Final
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland (McIntosh)0010420101009
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States (Crealock)21010020102211

Draw 5

Team123456789101112Final
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada (Gervais)1031000001006
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States (Crealock)01002321101213

Draw 6

Team123456789101112Final
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada (Gervais)01011000010X4
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland (McIntosh)10100215302X15

Playoffs

Semi-Final Final
1 Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 7
2 Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada 142 Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada 12
3 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 9

Semi final

Team123456789101112Final
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada (Gervais)02104010303X14
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States (Crealock)20040101010X9

Final

Team123456789101112Final
Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada (Gervais)21010030203X12
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland (McIntosh)00101102020X7
1961 Scotch Cup
Canadian Red Ensign 1957-1965.svg
Canada
3rd title

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References

  1. "Curling Teams In 3-Way Tie". Madison Capital Times. 25 March 1961. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  2. "Hec Gervais rink wins first contest". Edmonton Journal. 22 March 1961. p. 34. Retrieved 21 March 2020.