Duke selects Tom Harp as head football coach
Former Army coach Earl Blaik endorsed Tom Harp of Cornell as Duke's choice to replace Bill Murray. Harp, 38, led Cornell five seasons, and Duke officials indicated multiple Cornell assistants may follow. Duke will not replace all gradually as openings arise. Duke emphasizes football and plans spring drills starting mid February.
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Foss Withholds AFL Trade Approval Amid Tampering Probe
Commissioner Joe Foss paused the five player deal sending Ernie Ladd and Earl Faison to Houston amid a tampering probe. He also denied rumors of his removal as AFL head, stating he remains on duty. The meeting featured Oakland-Denver trade talks and Miami expansion picks including Bo Roberson and Billy Neigh, with no further public comment from Foss.
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Accavallo Ebihara World Flyweight Title Bout Postponed
The vacant world flyweight title match between Arentina's Horacio Accavallo and Japan's Hiroyuki Ebihara has been postponed for at least 284 months due to Ebihara injuring his left hand. Originally slated for Feb. 1 in Tokyo, the bout was moved after Ebihara's hand injury during training.
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ACC basketball grinds to near halt due to exams
ACC basketball slows as midyear exams pause play. Clemson, with exams completed before Christmas, plays twice this week at The Citadel and Virginia Tech. Duke idle until Jan 24 as NC State eyes a Tennessee clash and Jerry Moore returns to boost rebounding for the Wolfpack.
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Mantle Considers First Base as Mayo Exam Looms
Mickey Mantle arrives in Rochester for three days of Mayo Clinic tests on ailing right shoulder and legs. Doctors' findings could push the Yankees to shift him to first base, with Joe Pepitone moving to the outfield if surgery or age limits force a new role. Mantle says he will try first base if needed.
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Black Hawks dominate All-Star selections in early season
New York AP reports Chicago Black Hawks trio Bobby Hull Glenn Hall and Pierre Pilote named to the AP NHL All Star team for the opening half of the 1985-86 season. Hull leads with 36 goals joined by Hall Pilote, with Gordie Howe Norm Ullman and Jacques Laperiere also highlighted. Ullman trails Hull with 22 goals this season. Howe, 37, owns 611 career goals.
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Duke Holds AP Lead in Suspenseful Poll Race
Duke Blue Devils cling to first place in the AP basketball poll after a tight margin over Kentucky. Kentucky idle until Jan 24, Duke resting for NC State on Jan 29. St Joseph's moves to third as Providence and Vanderbilt follow. top ten based on games through Jan 15 with several teams receiving votes.
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St Louis Hawks End Knicks Run In Memphis Showdown
The St Louis Hawks defeated the New York Knicks 115 108 in Memphis snapping a 0 3 skid there this season. The Hawks trailed 62 47 at halftime before catching fire in the third quarter and fending off a late Knicks rally to secure the victory.
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Hilltoppers Patience Pays Off In 15 1 Season Win
Western Kentucky with a 45 41 victory over Morehead State extended its winning streak to seven as center Dwight Smith led with 14 points. The Hilltoppers, averaging over 90 points per game, used careful defense and steady offense to pull away late.
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College Scores Roundup Across Regions
East Lafayette topped Delaware 107 to 70 while Steubenville defeated Gannon 65 to 52. Auburn edged Tennessee 51 to 43, Western Kentucky beat Morehead 45 to 35, Murray won 79 to 78 over Eastern Kentucky, East Carolina beat VMI 87 to 85, Indiana University of Northwest 73 over Tawa 6 Ohin U 4, Seattle 73 defeated Dayton 98, Kansas State 84 over Mexico Olympics, Houston iil beat St. Marys Tex 53, Ozarks 91 over Henderson 69, Colorado 71 in 63 win over Iowa State, Eastern Mant 81 over Idaho State 69.
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NCAA Study On Use Of Television As Coaching Aid
The NCAA Football Rules Committee formed a subcommittee to study closed circuit TV and other video devices used as coaching aids during games. Ivy Williamson said no date was set for recommendations. John Waldo rf, Big Eight officials supervisor, to head the study. no change to five platoon substitutions was decided.
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Goatees Out in AFL Faces Clean Shave Ruling
The AFL board ruled players must be clean shaven at meetings and in official settings with moustaches exempted. Ernie Ladd must shave his goatee while Joe Namath may grow or keep a moustache if he chooses.
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Auerbach to retire at season end confirms move
Boston AP report states Red Auerbach, 48, will retire after this season, ending his pursuit of career victories and leaving him as Celtics general manager. He acknowledged scouting concerns and emphasized personal decision to step away despite chances to finish with many wins.
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