Big Eight to mull interconference letters of intent
The Big Eight faculty group meets in Lawrence to discuss reciprocal national letter of intent plans with the SWC and SEC amid possible action on Colorado probation and Missouri reprimand. The session may signal moves toward a unified NCAA letter plan, while attention shifts to stadium expansion and KU football prospects.
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AAU Refuses to Rise to NCAA Pressure in Power Battle
New York AP reports the Amateur Athletic Union declined to suspend 11 Ohio Relays track athletes amid NCAA efforts to consolidate control of track and field. AAU says suspensions would harm athletes and calls them pawns in a power struggle. Walter Byers warns of widespread ineligibility if AAU acts. The piece also covers Kansas football and praise of Bert Coan versus Gale Sayers, noting Omahan prospects at KU.
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AL Meeting in Summer Brooklyn? New York confirms summer session
The American Baseball League will hold its summer meeting in New York on Thursday, announced by President Joe Cronin. The plan confirms the league schedule and governance discussions for the upcoming season.
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1962 National News Syndicate listing note
The fragment cites a 1962 by NATL Newap Synd Inc of America credit line. It contains no event, name, or place details beyond attribution.
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Lucas to Sign With Cleveland ABL Team
Jerry Lucas a three time All America from Ohio State may join the American Basketball League in Cleveland. The 6 8 center could boost ABL TV appeal with Lucas and Havlicek under contract. Lucas rejected pro play before but says Pipers president Steinbrenner offered education focus and a two year deal with graduate school payoff.
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Lucas Signs Two Year Deal With Cleveland Pipers
Lucas a three time All America from Ohio State signed a two year contract with the Cleveland Pipers of the ABL and will play only through the two year term. George Steinbrenner hailed the 6 foot 8 inch center as a stellar attraction and salvation for the club at a 10 am news conference. John Havlicek, Lucas teammate, was noted as a possible future Pipers signee.
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Defending Champion on the Spot in Big Eight Javelin Race
Colorado javelin standout Dick Clark and KU sophomore Pete Talbott vie for the 34th Big Eight title as program leaders discuss recent marks and injuries. with Clark seeking to defend Boulder victory, Talbott rising after a 222-2 best this season and strong showings at Kansas and Southern Illinois. Nebraska and Oklahoma loom as top rivals while Kansas State’s John Brisbin and others fill the field. Preliminaries set Friday with finals Saturday at 1 pm.
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Pets go exotic as Americans expand animal choices
Americans increasingly buy unusual pets such as chameleons iguanas baby alligators horned toads and hamsters. Wyman L Hammond head of pet operations at Woolworth notes 1961 sales totals including 100000 chameleons 750000 turtles 500000 birds and four million fish.
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Wyman L. Hammond
F. W. Woolworth Co
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NC State Coach Everett Case Chewing Gum For Mouth Comfort
Everett Case, longtime NC State College basketball coach, told a Jaycees Bosses Night audience that his habit of chewing gum during games is not for tension relief. He said it keeps his mouth moist so his upper plate won’t slip during the excitement.
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