MSU Football Placed On Probation By NCAA
The NCAA put Michigan State University football on three year probation banning postseason play through 1978 and TV appearances. MSU may award 20 new football scholarships in 1976 77 and five fewer in each of the next two years. An assistant coach is barred from off campus recruiting for one year and another is restricted for the probation period. The university must admonish a third coach and sever ties with two athletic boosters.
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Athens University faces NCAA infractions over recruiting and benefits
The Committee on Infractions cited seven violations of NCAA bylaw including improper recruiting inducements such as offering a car and financing an apartment for a prospective athlete’s girlfriend. Additional issues involved aid to athletes on campus, benefits from athletic representatives, and administrative errors in certification of compliance.
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University faced NCAA probe over improper recruitment and tactics
The University authorized an assistant coach accused of improper recruitment to seek information from principals for a response. It also failed to provide materials in initial NCAA inquiries. Media notes questioned tactics include clothing purchases by Joe Hunt and Mike Cobb with a booster card, Charlie Baggett’s car deal, and Weyers’ gifts to an Ohio high school athlete.
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Pro Bowl players upbeat and ready for kickoff in New Orleans
NFL stars from both conferences arrive in a relaxed mood as Pro Bowl week begins. Jack Lambert leads the American defense, Jim Hart and peers emphasize fun and pride, workouts include light drills and playful wrestling, and a threatened player boycott ends with no strike vote.
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Marietta Tigers Top Athens Bulldogs 62-49 in Athens
Marietta Tigers handed the Athens Bulldogs their sixth straight loss, 62-49, at the Athens gym as Geisler led with 20 points and the Tigers pulled away with a 13-0 third quarter run. Athens struggled at the line and fell to 4-9 while Marietta rose to 6-6 with the win.
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Crenshaw's Comeback Begins With Crosby Win
Ben Crenshaw captured the 35th Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach with a three under 69 for a two stroke victory over Mike Morley. Jack Nicklaus struggled to an 82 after a high risk day, joking about lacking a passport. Crenshaw’s win follows a long stretch of frustration and marks a strong return to form amid a star-studded field.
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Bobcats Show Off Wrestling Talents in MAC Duels
Ohio State grapplers under Harry Houska win dual meets against Kent State and Ball State at the Congo. Daniels, Hopkins, Parker, and Shoemaker lead a balanced team with dominant decisions and forfeit and pins, securing a 31 12 win over Kent State and 34 10 over Ball State.
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Ohio Icemen fall as Cincinnati torches the middle period
Cincinnati Bearcats routed Ohio 9 to 2 on Saturday as John Malloy netted a hat trick and refereeing by Ralph Wilson drew the crowd to its feet. Ohio’s Greg Griffin and goalie Bobby Begg were notable early, but the Bearcats surged in the second period to push the 13th straight win to 16-2 for UC.
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New Marshfield Eighth Graders Top Eastern 32 29
The New Marshfield eighth grade basketball team beat Eastern 32 29 on Saturday. Chuck Gross scored 10 to lead the winners who improved to 5 3 while Sam Bennett added 8. Brian Bissell led Eastern with 14 points.
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Maryland Coach Seeks Tar Heel Rematch After OT Loss
Maryland coach Lefty Driesell voiced eagerness for a rematch with North Carolina after the Terps fell 95 93 in overtime. NC led late in OT and pulled away as Maryland failed to close in. John Lucas stole a last shot, and Dean Smith called his team one of the ACC’s most talented.
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Spartans Beat Trimble as Miller Tops Nelsonville York
Alexander Spartans overturned a 22 point deficit to defeat Vinton County 78-73 and then beat Trimble 84-71. Led by Mike Pratt with 19 points, the Spartans improved to 10-5 under coach Skip Davis. Miller routed Nelsonville York 84-48 and North Gallia crushed Eastern 62-31 behind Greg James 26 points and 19 rebounds.
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Does Your Soap Kill Germs in Today's Encounter Column
The Messenger raises questions about hand soap claims and advertising. It questions whether advertised germ killing claims are accurate or inflated and whether consumers are buying an ineffective product despite strong marketing.
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