NCAA Eyes Stricter Rules to Curb Recruiting Abuse
The NCAA faces pressure to curb illegal recruiting as conferences push limits on contact visits and recruitment measures. Reports urge harsher penalties, tighter caps on campus visits, and possible pay schemes, with supporters arguing for real reforms and greater education for players and families.
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Tom Seppy
Washington
Robert James
FBI
National Collegiate Athletic Association
James
NCAA
Marquette
al McGuire
jury to decide Rozelle rule legality in Kapp case
In San Francisco U S District Judge William Sweigert lets evidence reach a jury to determine if the Rozelle rule and parts of the college draft are reasonable and legal. Trial for Joe Kapp's suit is tentatively set for May 19, with the judge previously ruling the rule unlawful as a restraint on players and invalidating portions of the draft.
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Kenneth Denlinger
Leonard Shapiro
Washington Post
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U.S. District Court
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Joe Kapp
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Sweigert
Pete Rozelle
NHL Playoff Upsets Narrow Field For Quarterfinals
Frank Brown reports three expected winners fell Friday night as the Islanders beat the Rangers 4-3 in overtime, the Black Hawks defeated the Bruins 6-4, and the Maple Leafs beat the Kings 2-1. Playoff matchups set for Sunday feature Maple Leafs Flyers Black Hawks Sabres Canucks Canadiens Islanders Penguins with home ice mostly earned.
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Whalers Win in Overtime Ties WHA Playoff Series
Rick Ley drew 19 minutes in penalties for a brawl in the second period but stayed on ice in overtime to power the New England Whalers past the Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 2. The victory ties the best of seven series at one game apiece with the next game in Minnesota.
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Clevland Crusaders
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Phoenix
Quebec
Geckler Gibbs Lead Week's Bowl Down Cancer Scores
Walt Geckler and Janet Gibbs posted the week’s top scores in the Bowl Down Cancer event at the Sports Bowl and Eastern Lanes. Larry Suttles Pat Thompson had standout marks at Laynecrest Lanes in Franklin.
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Larry Suttles
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Geckler
Gibbs
Suttles
Thompson
Don McClain
Carter withdraws from Firestone Tournament of Champions
Don Carter of Miami has withdrawn from the $125,000 Firestone Tournament of Champions in Akron. His spot will be filled by Bob Strampe of Detroit, who was Carter’s alternate in the 52-man field.
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Fla
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Buckeye
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Young Amateur Tommy Jacobs Plays Masters Run in 1952
Tommy Jacobs, aged 17, becomes the youngest amateur to compete in the Masters at Augusta Georgia in 1952 marking a historic debut for the youngster.
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Tommy Jacobs
Augusta
Con Man Leads Derby Prep in Survivor Field at Pimlico
Con Man heads a dozen or more in Saturday’s Survivor prep at Pimlico for the May 3 Kentucky Derby. Wicked Park, Gladwyne Stables, runs 11 16 miles on turf, first turf tests for both. London Company tops Pan American Turf at Gulfstream. Excelsior at Aqueduct lists Step Nicely among favorites. Camden handicap draws 14 fillies and mares with Honky Star top weight 127 pounds.
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Step Nicely
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Lebanon Raceway Daily Results Summary
Race by race results from Lebanon Raceway include winners and payoffs for 1st through 9th races with times noted. Notable entries feature horses such as Summer Promise Wingait Harmony Red Rhapsody and Pappy's Pride with top finishes and payoffs across multiple races.
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Verity Middle School edges Edgewood in close contest
Verity Middle School defeated Edgewood Middle School 57 to 51 in a boys basketball matchup.
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Tri County Speedway Revises Purses for Stock Car Races
Tri County Speedway owner Bill Redwine boosts purses for a 30 lap late model feature to 800 dollars and raises overall winnings including second place at 450 and hobby stock winner to 225. The new point system and a 48 point penalty for racing elsewhere aim to protect standings. Edgewater Raceway Park hosts a double feature with funny car and top fuel along with other classes.
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Bridgeport Star Don Kissane Tops Local Scoring Slate
Don Kissane leads Bridgeport basketball with top scoring mark. His brothers Jim Kissane captained Boston College and Bob Kissane led Holy Cross, reflecting a family with strong college hoops pedigree.
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Don Kissane
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Boston College
Bob
Holy Cross
Middletown Mavericks star Elaine Stephenson wins Superstar title
Vietnam veteran Mike Wells tops men with 31 points, while Middletown High graduate Elaine Stephenson, 20, clinches the women’s Superstar crown after two weeks of events. Stephenson led in free throws and bowling while Wells highlighted with weight lifting and sprint events in the Miami University Middletown competition.
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Charlton sets two meet records at Little Miami Invitational
Springboro star Mike Charlton broke the long jump mark at 19 ft 4 in and cleared 6 ft 4 in in the high jump to set two records as Hillsboro won the meet. Team scores listed with Hillsboro 62 and Springboro 43, plus other event winners and times from the varsity track meet.
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Curry on card at Garden in Cincinnati wrestling night
Flying Fred Curry meets Killer Karl Kox in the main event at Cincinnati Garden tonight at 8. Alaskan duo Jay and Mike York face Wild Bull Curry and Hank James in the double main. The world’s largest twins Ben and Bill McGuire, totaling 1300 pounds, wrestle Jim Arnett and John Boy. A live Midget Bear vs Midget Tom Thumb tops a varied card with Rick Hamilton and others.
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Nicklaus Leads Masters Stroke Averages Record
In early Masters data Jack Nicklaus posts the best scoring average at 71.47 over 60 rounds. Tom Weiskopf holds second at 71.75 over 28 rounds.
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