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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1972
Page
6
The Big Eight weighed NCAA action allowing freshmen in football and basketball for varsity play. It opposed freshmen in football while backing them in basketball. The rule, effective Aug 1, prompts likely action by other conferences and possible recruiting shifts.
Lawrence Lions improved to 6 1 with a 59 44 win over Highland Park as guard Bob Floyd fueled outside shooting and a 1 2 2 zone defense limited the Scots. Lawrence faces Shawnee Mission South next in a pivotal league clash.
Highland Park shot just 26 percent from the floor while Lawrence hit 40 percent. Floyd sparked the Lions with timely outside shooting in the fourth quarter as Brad Black hauled in 12 rebounds and 12 points. Mike Black led the Scots with 12.
The NCAA ruled freshmen may compete in varsity football and basketball. Reactions split along lines with coaches like Johnny Orr and Adolph Rupp praising the move as revolutionary and beneficial for rebuilding, while Al McGuire urged a ready break. Big Ten and Pac-8 opposed the policy.
Wade Stinson, KU athletic director, elected vice president for NCAA District 5 at the annual meeting. He succeeds David Swank of Oklahoma, who moved to an at large seat. The Big Eight Conference now holds two of the 18 council seats.
Dave Hill, George Archer, and Tommy Aaron finished 72 holes tied at 270 to force an 18 hole playoff for the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open title and a 25000 first prize at Rancho Park. Aaron led early, Hill and Archer shot 66s, and the playoff was set for Monday due to TV commitments.
Milwaukee coach Larry Costello hailed a fantastic win that halted the Los Angeles Lakers 33 game skein, ending their NBA record streak. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Bucks with 39 points and 20 rebounds as Wilt Chamberlain fouled out early in the third period.
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