NBA Commissioner Says No Drug Problem Amid Whitewash Fears
Los Angeles AP Walter Kennedy says the NBA has no drug abuse problem and would intervene if a team attempts a whitewash. He presented a drugs report at the Board of Governors meeting in Beverly Hills, noting ongoing programs with possible enlargement and no firm direction yet. Kennedy pledged league cooperation with Rep Harley Staggers but avoided commenting on a proposed urinalysis plan.
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Walter Kennedy
National Basketball Association
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NBA Board of Governors
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Harley O. Staggers
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Staggers
Aeros Back Into First in Western Division Standings
The Wichita Aeros beat the Omaha Royals 7-5 to reclaim first place in the American Association Western Division. Denver took the nightcap from Iowa 3-2 after losing 4-2 in the opener. Indianapolis dropped twin bills to Oklahoma City 89ers 7-4 and 4-2. Tulsa defeated Evansville 10-5.
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Gomer Hodge
Larry Johnson
Kevin Johnson
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Wichita
Iowa
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
KU Faces Hiring Dilemmas for Athletic Director Role
The Kansas University search for a new athletic director continues after Wade Stinson’s resignation. The piece weighs candidate types from fund raisers to lawyers, suggests Don Fambrough or John Novotny as options, and critiques past approaches while noting football finances and long term planning.
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Wade Stinson
Dutch Lonborg
John Novotny
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John Hadl
J. D. Morgan
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Fetterman
Left ear over the ball during swing for distance
The author describes aligning the left ear over the ball at impact to prevent sway and achieve maximum distance and control in the golf swing. The tip emphasizes consistent head position as a key to powerful, accurate shots.
ABA Owners Test No-Foul-Out Rule in Tinkering Session
The ABA will trial a no-foul-out rule allowing players to stay in despite fouls in preseason games and a controlled game per team. Owners also approved a Memphis Tams sale condition and other trial rules including a five-foul-quarter limit and coach protests of calls.
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American Basketball Association
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Providence, R.L
Paul Lynch
Providence Civic Center
National Basketball Assocation
Dill Edges Past Lutz In Toronto
Marshall Dill of Michigan State won the 200 meters in 21.2 seconds and ran on the U S 400 meter relay to help America lead the Pacific Conference Games opener in Toronto. Dill plans to try out for MSU football as a wide receiver next fall.
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Michigan State
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Tommie Smith
Etobicome Centennial Stadium
Spartans
Detroit Northern High School
Mark Lutz
University of Kansas
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Ivory Crockett
Philadelphia Pioneer Club
Ed Hammonds
Memphis State
Herb Washington
Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule Across Leagues
Standings show St. Louis leading with 15 wins and Pittsburgh at 4. Thursday’s games feature Philadelphia visiting New York and other matchups including Montreal at Chicago and Los Angeles at Atlanta. Wednesday’s suspended games wrap before the regular slate begins.
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