Illinois names new track coach after retirement notice
Johnson, who announced his retirement five weeks ago after 28 Illini seasons, was named head track coach at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Robert C. Wright, 50, longtime Oak Park High School track coach, succeeds Leo.
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Chilean Catholic Uces Upset BYU 87 72 in Chile
The Catholic University of Chile basketball team defeated the touring Brigham Young University squad 87 to 72 Tuesday night in Santiago.
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AFL and NFL Eye Expansions Spark Pro Football War
ATLANTA chosen by AFL for 1966 franchise while NFL chief Rozelle visits Atlanta signaling possible 1967 expansion to 16 teams. Cox Broadcasting awarded Atlanta AFL team price 7.5 million, stadium issues loom with Atlanta Stadium Authority planning $25 million venue.
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Baseball Owners Expect to Sign Draft Choices
Baseball executives expect to sign most of the 20 high school and college first round picks before the six month deadline, with bonuses ranging up to $100,000. Key players include Eddie Leon and Rick Monday, while Ken Plesha and Les Rohr are among signees eyed by the White Sox and Mets respectively. Bowler of the Year plaques will be awarded to Dick Weber and Betty Kuczynski at the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association dinner on June 17.
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Rantz Named Manager of Twins St. Cloud Farm
Pitcher Jim Rantz 27 and St. Paul native is named manager of the Twins St. Cloud farm in the Northern League. He has pitched in Vancouver Dallas-Fort Worth Atlanta Wilson and Charlotte and played for Charlotte this season but has not appeared due to a bad arm. The four team league opens a 66 game schedule June 26.
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