War over amateur track dispute roils NCAA and AAU
In New York, mediator Theodore Kheel warns the NCAA AAU fight over foreign and noncollegiate athletes is the fiercest labor style clash yet. Col Donald Hull notes the AAU lacks authority to resolve, awaiting governing bodies. Kheel promises a final decision, not this week or next, to settle the dispute.
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Parkers Sign Star Grid Players
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles signed multiple players across Texas and Louisiana on the first day of Southwest Conference signees. Names include Tom Hagin, Robert Lewis, Bi Lovely, Jerry Moore, Ronnie Bennett, Keith Golden, Pat Morrison, Ronnie Jones, John Rees, Danny James, George Mathis, Mike Schaufele, Russ Garber, Jimmy Harris, David Rodgers, Tim Forte, Ronnie Price, David Carter, and Steve Birdwell. Birdwell’s mumps delayed his commitment but his mother indicated he would sign with the Razorbacks.
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All Coaches Laud Ron Widby of Tennessee
Tennessee captain Ron Widby, a 6-5 multi sport star, is hailed by coach Ray Mears and Adolph Rupp as the SEC’s top talent. Widby leads Tennessee with 423 points, 21.2 per game, and 172 rebounds in 20 games while shooting 49.2% and 83.3% at the line. Football scouts report a 43.6 yard punting average, with professionals eyeing his all around ability.
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Giants to Get Choice at Quarterback
AP reports a rumor the New York Giants may secure the first pick in this year's draft. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle said there is some validity to the reports but clarified nothing is finalized. Rozelle spoke in Miami Beach during the AFL NFL merger planning.
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Palmer Leads Field In Tucson Open Pro Am
Arnold Palmer tops the field as 170 players tee off the $60,000 Tucson Open at Tucson National Golf Club. Palmer has $26,632 in earnings this season after winning the Los Angeles Open, with defending champ Joe Campbell among entrants. Windy conditions could push winning score above 280 as four of last year’s top money winners compete.
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Arkansas Hoops Edge Hendrix in Narrow Losses
Arkansas basketball results show Kansas 83 Southern State 84, Ozarks 69 Pa College 68, with Hendrix as a mentioned program. The brief notes a sequence of close games and scores, highlighting the team’s narrow defeats and a spectrum of opponents.
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Arkansas high school and college basketball scores update
A long list of results from Arkansas high school tournament play and college actions appears. Notable outcomes include Hope and Helena teams, Paragould, Little Rock Central, and Fort Smith areas, plus senior boys tournaments in multiple areas. Arkansas Tech State College defeated Arkansas A&M 91 83. Ouachita Baptist beat Arkansas Tech 61 73, Southern State College kept pace at 14 1 in the conference race.
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Van Brocklin Would Take Another Job
Norm Van Brocklin, resigning Minnesota Vikings coach, relaxed in Portland and did not rule out returning to coaching. Rumors linked him to Green Bay as Vince Lombardi’s top assistant, to New Orleans as Saints general manager, and to the New York Giants as coach and general manager, none confirmed. Lombardi denied the Green Bay reports, Bengtson said he’d listen to offers if highly attractive.
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Temper Costs Veteran 3rd Vacation
TORONTO AP Bernie Geoffrion ex plosive temper costs veteran a third enforced vacation in his NHL career. Rangers right winger suspended three games by league president Clarence Campbell for fighting a linesman after last Wednesday's Rangers Bruins game. Geoffrion, 35, has 14 goals and 20 assists this season and will miss Toronto, Saturday vs Chicago, and Sunday at Chicago. He was fined 75 dollars for misconduct penalties.
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SMU Faces Setback as Tech Upsets Title Chase
Southern Methodist saw its hold on the Southwest Conference title weaken after Texas Tech defeated Texas Christian 82-74, dismissing SMU’s grip on the lead. Baylor and Texas also won, while Texas A&M beat Arkansas, reshaping the race with SMU at 7-2 and TCU 6-3. Vernon Paul led Tech with 20 points as SMU failed to close the late-game gap.
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Barry scores 50 as Warriors beat Celtics 128 122
San Francisco’s Warriors win without Nate Thurmond defeating Boston 128 122. Barry pours in 50 points as Mullins adds 25, Clyde Lee grabs 25 rebounds and Havilcek leads Celtics with 32. The victory ends a skid and trims the Western lead to six.
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Detroit Coach Objecting To Boston Loss
Sid Abel of the Detroit Red Wings criticized the Boston Bruins after a 6-3 defeat at Boston Garden. Abel said Detroit played poorly in Boston, dropping a game that snapped a five-game winning run and left them seeking the final playoff berth.
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Boston 6 Detroit 3 win over Red Wings
The Associated Press reports Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 3 in a National Hockey League game. New York visited Toronto while Boston played Montreal and Chicago faced Detroit in other league action.
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Four Way Tie Possible In Big Ten Race
Big Ten may finish in a four way tie at 5-2 at midseason led by Iowa Northwestern Indiana and Michigan State after Iowa beat Northwestern 80-75. The season ends March 11 and would be the first tied finish since 1926. Names include Indiana Iowa Northwestern Michigan State. Also notes NC State NC Tar Heels etc.
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Clarke Will Let Someone Else Set Pace In Two Mile Meet
Australian distance star Hon Clarke plans a tactical race at the Golden Gate Invitational two mile in San Francisco. He expects others to pace and reflects on past defeats and altitude effects on Olympic trials and training.
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