Countdown Opens on Illini Recruiting Crisis
The University of Illinois faces a self described recruiting scandal with coaches Elliott Combes and Braun at risk. President Henry and counsel Cosletto will appeal to Big Ten faculty to avoid suspension or expulsion while seeking lenient action for seven football and four basketball players ruled ineligible. Alumni and supporters push for withdrawal from the conference as NCAA review looms.
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Tide Ends Tennessee Run In Narrow SEC Showdown
Alabama halted Tennessee in Tuscaloosa 53-50 as Gary Ludwig scored the Tide’s lone point on the decisive play. Tennessee clung to a share of the lead with a 13-3 mark while Florida and Vanderbilt chased in the SEC race. Indiana and Michigan State keyed Big Ten action with tight wins, while Western Kentucky and Texas Western kept Top Ten status. Clemson fell after Virginia’s Chip Case sparked a 73-71 upset in the conference slate.
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Vanderbilt blows late lead in loss to Mississippi State
Vanderbilt led by 10 in the second half but Mississippi State moved ahead 62-60 on Dave Williams baskets. State sealed it with Tom Payne field goal 11 seconds remain. Indiana’s Harry Joyner scores 33 as Hoosiers edge Michigan. Michigan State’s Lafayetter and Bailey pace 17 each in win over Iowa. Dwight Smith helps Kentucky Western beat rival. Texas Western finishes 20-5 as Palacio and Lattin tally 16 each after rally from 31-28 deficit.
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Ohio State Falls To Spartans In Big Ten Showdown
Michigan State dominated Ohio State 74 63 at East Lansing, pulling ahead after a 14-13 start. MSU outrebounded 58 to 32 led by Art Baylor Lafayette and John Bailey with 17 each, while Sepic led the Buckeyes with 15. Loyola beat Bowling Green 110 93, Steubenville lost to Gannon 53 52, and John Carroll fell to Carnegie Tech 86 56.
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Using Old Bowling Balls Aids Improvement Says Joe Wilman
In a column for readers, Mark W of Trenton asks if using a long unused ball hurts progress. The reply notes pros keep older balls for certain conditions and cites Basil Fazio and Sam Snead as examples. Also promotes a 24 page booklet Beginning Bowling for 20 cents with SASE.
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Buzz” Fazio
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Falcons End Regular Play With Loss To Wahama
Buford Cochran scored 40 as Buffalo defeated Wahama 82 to 66 ending Wahama's regular season at 3-17. Bill Marshall added 26 and Mike Fry 21 for Buffalo. Wahama, 66, closes season after loss, next faces Ravenswood in a tournament at Spencer.
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