NCAA cuts save more than fifteen million says Byers
Walter Byers, executive director of the NCAA, reports that a special cost-cutting convention reduced scholarships and coaching staffs, saving divisions I and II over $15 million. He notes new rules may improve parity, and hints at a possible four-division reorganization with major powers forming a super conference.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Walter Byers
Divsion I
NCAA tightens recruiting and coaching limits across divisions
The report outlines NCAA action effective Aug 1 including limits on football staffing to a head coach plus eight full-time and two part-time aides, basketball to a head coach, two full-time assistants, and one part-timer. It also proposes a 27th regular season basketball game and significant recruiting restrictions, with debates on travel and visits.
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St. Louis
Bill Foster
Duke University
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Green Faces Family Pause as Hartford Open Lead Holds
Hubert Green, 11 under through 36 holes at the Greater Hartford Open, shares the lead with Don Bies after a 65. He may leave the course for the birth of his child Judi expected Friday. Don Bies shot 66 to stay in a tie, while Lou Graham, J C Snead, and Larry Nelson trail by three.
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Larry Nelson
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Nelson
Snead
Wrecking Crew to Return for Talladega 500 Race
Alabama driven trio led by Bobby and Donny Allison rejoin the Talladega 500 after a rainout. Donnie replaces unavailable driver, with A J Foyt backing the effort as Darrell Waltrip and Richard Petty eye the title and a big crowd is anticipated despite rain check delays.
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Hueytown
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Sfoyt
Milwaukee
Dave Marcis
Richard Petty
Alabama International Motor Speedway
Women’s Slowpitch Tournament action at Harville and Brentwood
Eighteen teams remain undefeated in the Women's State Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Harville Park and Brentwood Field. Debbie Walker of Heritage Furniture delivered a pivotal seventh inning triple in a 12 7 win over Nebo to stay alive in the loser's bracket. Friday schedule includes multiple 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. games across Harville Field One and Two and Brentwood field three, with several winner and loser bracket matchups continuing through the day.
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Hole-In-One Gives Strange Eastern Lead
Walker Cup golfer Curtis Strange took a two stroke lead entering the third round of the Eastern Amateur after scoring a hole in one on the par-3 11th at Elizabeth Manor. He followed with a 66 to sit at 133 after 36 holes, two ahead of Wake Forest teammate Bob Byman who shot 66 on the 6400 yard course.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Dula Wins In Region Swimming
ASHEVILLE The Region ITI Long Course Swimming Championships finals were halted by lightning after one event. In the butterfly finals for 11-12 boys Mark Dula won the 100 butterfly. Molly Kueny was fourth and John Armfield sixth in the 9-10 50 butterfly. Competition resumes with finals tonight.
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Bengals Top Bills 38 to 28 in Preseason Clash
Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, the prior season's leading passer, went 8 of 12 for 146 yards with two touchdowns as Cincinnati beat Buffalo 38 28 in a Friday preseason game. Anderson connected with Charlie Joiner on two passes, including a 40 yard score, while Buffalo, hampered by injuries, saw O J Simpson held to 18 yards and Tony Greene sidelined with a fractured collarbone.
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Charlie Joiner
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Joe Ferguson
Reuben Gant
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