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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1987
Page
9
High school athletes are rising to academic standards under Pro Position 48 as colleges require minimum ACT and SAT scores and core coursework. Memphis State University added 23 football scholarship players this month, averaging an ACT of 20, five points above the NCAA minimum, reflecting stricter recruiting and eligibility criteria.
Memphis officials credit tougher scholastic rules with improving the classroom prep of high school athletes. Spurs coach Bill Todd notes players accelerate study habits to meet no pass, no play demands and Proposition 48 implications. He says most high school athletes eventually need college academics, and stronger standards foster better students and people.
Fort Walton Beach High School hosts the 1987 Barnett Diamond Classic at Jett Stadium March 6 and 7 with Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee Rutherford and Pace high schools in action. Admission is 1 and tickets are all day. Consolation Saturday starts at 1 p.m. led by the champion. Trophies awarded after the championship.
Niceville and the American Legion announce a Bicentennial 5K at the Softball Complex. Proceeds go to the city Bicentennial fund with checks made out to the City of Niceville. Details include contact 678 6816 and late registration March 21 at 8 a.m. at the Shalimar Baseball Complex for tee ball training activities.
A 5K run is planned at Etheredge Stadium Fort Walton Beach on March 7. The men’s race starts 8 30 am the women’s at 9 00 am and the seeded race at 9 30 am. All entrants receive admission to the Max Bruner event at the stadium. Awards will be given in…
Seeded runners will be notified they are in the seeded race. Itra is being held at Choctawhatchee High School. For information call Coach Cleon Fowler at 651-5280 or 863-1142 during the day.
Miller High Life and the Independent Soft Association announce the first men’s softball tournament for 1987 on March 14 15 at Frank K Brown Complex Panama City Beach. Four divisions Class A AA A and AAAA compete for the national title with top teams invited. Contact Boyd at 265 4309 or 327 Liddon Place Lynn Haven FL 32444 for entry details.
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