Bill protects amateur athletes in NCAA AAU feud
Senator Robert P. Griffin introduces a bill to shield amateur athletes from sanctions by rival federations. It would ban disqualification for competing in events staged by other groups and bar unreasonable participation restraints, with fines up to 1000 dollars and six months in jail. The measure targets the NCAA AAU dispute threatening Olympic teams.
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Jones Emerging as Top Center for Missouri Tigers
Missouri 6-foot-7 center Gene Jones, transferring from Paducah JC, is developing into a premier pivot man under coach Norm Stewart. Jones averages 18.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 32 of 49 shooting, helping Missouri lead the Big Eight with a .522 team field goal mark while staying among league leaders in scoring and efficiency.
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Don Tomlinson
Oklahoma State
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Willie Rogers
Cage Results From Various Colleges Across the East and Midwest
Boxing through score reports from East St. Johns to Midwest campuses shows Cornell defeating Colgate 80 73 75, Villanova over Holy Cross, and Bates topping New Hampshire while others fall short. Notable scores include Notre Dame 82 over Butler 77 and Drake 72 over Iowa State 67.
Lions Gymnasts to face Highland Park Friday at LHS
Lawrence High School hosts Highland Park of Topeka at 7 30 p m in a dual meet after a 70 42 win over Ola and a 59 53 loss to Salina. Lions boast 14 top 20 gymnasts led by Richard Schubert and Marc Joseph on the still horse with strong showings across events.
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Tallis Seeks Quick Fix for KC Expansion Club
Cedric Tallis, executive VP of Kansas City’s 1969 expansion club, says there are not enough hours in 1968 to do all planned. He aims for a six-man roster from each AL club and needs a director of player personnel and a Municipal Stadium lease. Ewing Kauffman and Earl Smith discussed expansion challenges.
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College Rulemakers Outlaw Three Villain-Type Plays
The Football Rules Committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association bans three dangerous plays including fake fair catches, clipping from neutral zones, and sucker shifts. New rules penalize 15 yards, limit interior zones, and restrict lineman movement. Also abolishes punt coverage rule and tackle-eligible passes, with other changes to clock timing and quarterback sideline communication.
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KU Coaches to Clinic
Kansas University football assistants John Cooper and Charlie McCullers will join as guest speakers at the Coach of the Year Clinic in St. Louis. The Kodak Company sponsored event runs Friday through Sunday and is led by Duffy Daugherty of Michigan State and Bud Wilkinson, former Oklahoma coach.
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Nash on Top Unit In KU Drill Ahead of Key KU State Game
Kansas University held a two hour practice Wednesday as they prep for the Big Eight clash with Kansas State in Manhattan. Dave Nash the 6 10 junior transfer ran the No 1 pivot with White and Bradshaw in the backcourt and Bohnenstiehl Sloan at forwards. Chester Lawrence remained sidelined with a knee strain expected to sideline him two weeks.
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Reserves Lead Drake Past Cyclones 72-67
Drake overcame Iowa State 72-67 as reserves Willie McCarter Ron Gwin and Nelson Whitaker sparked the late burst. McCarter led Drake with 22 points while Bill Cain scored 18 for Iowa State. Georgia edged Mississippi State 81-77 in Starkville as Bob Lienhart poured in 29. Virginia Tech beat Eastern Kentucky 84-74. Major colleges saw Evansville, Kentucky Wesleyan, Western Michigan, West Virginia, St. John’s NY, Notre Dame, Western Kentucky, Maryland, Georgia Tech win at home. Away, Villanova, Cornell, Massachusetts, St. Francis Pa, St. Peter’s N J also triumphed.
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Honeycutt Sore Toe Threatens Kansas State Game
Kansas State guard Steve Honeycutt may be limited by an infected toe ahead of the Saturday clash with Kansas all America Jo Jo White. Assistant coach Cotton Fitzsimmons said Honeycutt could miss part or all of the practice as Louie Small nurses a sore right thumb and may be limited for KU. The game airs at 7 15 p.m.
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North-South College All-Star Game Set for Wichita
The third National North-South College All-Star basketball game will be played at Wichita University on April 18. Game manager Jack Manley announced the event, with the South having won the prior two games in Wichita and Albuquerque.
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