NCAA Rejects Plan to Create Major and Small Divisions
The NCAA defeated a proposal to split members into Division I and Division II at its 67th convention. Eastern opponents led by MIT's Ross Smith argued the plan would give big schools control over aid and policy. The 442 voting total topped the previous record, with 224 voting against and 218 in favor, ending the reorganization effort.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Eastern Forces
Ross Smith
MIT
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Hollywood
Attai
Smith
ECAC
Canisius College
Jim Bedell
David Swank
University of Oklahoma
Swank
DPH Rule Could Extend Careers for Aging Baseball Stars
In Baltimore, the AL adopted a three season trial allowing a pinch hitter for the pitcher in any game to boost runs. Stan Musial quipped he could hit at 52 but doubts running. Billy Williams sees 10 to 12 more years, while umpires and others see longer lives for hitters like Tommy Davis. Bench earns Babe Ruth crown in absentia. Williams and Allen receive special honors.
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Baltimore
Stan Musial
Musial
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
Williams
Milt Pappas
Ferguson Jenkins
Cubs
Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Jim Honochick
Baltimore Sports Reporters Association
Tommy Davis
Orioles
Jose
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Babe Ruth
Sultan
Swat
Bench
Musiala Omnes
Portasional Baseball Players’ Association
Dick Allen
Chicago White Sox
Cronin Explains New DPH Rule for Designated Hitter
Boston AP Cronin clarifies the designated pinch hitter rule under a Chicago adopted plan. A player may bat for the pitcher but not for others and may occupy any spot in the order. Cronin says the rule offers new dimensions and potential for the game.
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Boston
Joe Cronin
American League
Cronin
Chicago
Snead Extends Phoenix Open Lead With 67
J C Snead fired a 67 to reach 11 under par and build a three stroke edge at the Phoenix Open after 36 holes. Grier Jones sits second at 132, while Dave Hill and Gary Groh both stand 133, with Larry Ziegler Wadkins and Nevil at 134. Defending champ Homero Blancas on 135, cut at 141 for final rounds.
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Phoenix
Ariz
J.C. Snead
Arizona Country Club
Sam Snead
Grier Jones
Dave Hill
Gary Groh
Larry Ziegler
Lanny Wadkins
Nevil
Ziegler
Wadkins
Homero Blancas
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Snead
UPI
Padgett Qualifies At Phoenix Open With 141
Don Padgett II of Muncie shot 68 to pair with a 73 first day for a 141 total to make the cut at the Phoenix Open. The Hoosier will advance to the next PGA Tour event, the Dean Martin Tucson Open, after two rounds. Padgett tied with 20 others for the cutoff.
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Don Padgett II
Muncie
Hoosier
Astt
Padgett
Bullets Agree On Clark Return Contract
Baltimore owner Abe Pollin announced an oral deal for Archie Clark to remain with the Bullets through the current season and add two more years. Clark, who averaged 2 points and eight assists last season, is set to debut against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night as he works back into shape amid a central division lead and ongoing contract dispute.
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Gordon Beard
Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore Bullets
Abe Pollin
Clark
Bullets
Altimore
Los Angeles
Archie
Pollin
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