Illini Coaches Backing Grows Amid Slush Fund Scandal
The Illini Board backs head coach Pete Elliott and staff as Big Ten officials demand firing over a $21,000 slush fund. Dr Lewis Henry pledges appeal while support floods in from players alumni students and civic leaders. The Daily Illinois condemns the violations and warns of possible conference expulsion if faculty representatives uphold the ultimatum.
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Chamberlain Shoots Perfect 18-for-18 In 149-118 Victory
In Pittsburgh, Wilt Chamberlain powered the Philadelphia Warriors to a 149-118 win over the Baltimore Bullets. He connected on all 18 field goal attempts, highlighting his league leading scoring and the team’s continued run atop the Eastern Division.
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Bruins Never Lose Grip In Upset Free Weeknight Showdown
UCLA and Princeton built dominance in college hoops with Princeton threatening the Ivy title and NCAA bid after erasing deficits while UCLA cruised. Wilt Chamberlain’s 42 points and Hal Greer’s 32 boosted the 76ers, as Detroit and Cincinnati pro teams posted late game scores and strong totals in a packed Friday night sports roundup.
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Sleepy Seagren Narrowly Misses Record At Maple Leaf Meet
Bob Seagren, USC sophomore, nearly broke his pole vault record at the Maple Leaf Games, clearing 17 feet 4 inches on a tired fourth attempt after an exhausting night. The crowd reached 13,482 as Kip Keino’s poor showing in the three mile puzzled observers. Other winners included Dave Bailey in the mile, Harry Jerome in the 60, Theron Lewis in the 60 yard dash, Bill Crothers in the 1,000, and Parry O’Brien in the shot put.
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Common Draft Date Set By NFL And AFL Talks
The first common draft of professional football is planned for March 14 in New York unless objections arise. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle said talks with the AFL continue and a resolution may come by telephone within a week. The AFL favors separate senior and redshirt drafts, while NFL clubs fear combined trades could be affected by two drafts or a single mixed draft.
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Adcock Adopts Tough Line In Tribe Camp
Tucson Arizona AP reports Joe Adcock set a tough line for the Indians at spring training. He warned players not to expect easy workouts and hinted at possible two or three inning games Sunday. He allowed swimming and golf only if players feel up to it after workouts.
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Bowling Standings Top Scores And Player Totals
Long list of bowlers with partial scores and series totals. Glenn Tullis leads entries with 668 series from 187 232 299. Many players show weekly averages and high single games, including Mary Robinson 178 169 213 and Claudia Arnold 162 219 140.
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Carolyn Baker
Marty Beninger
Jeanne Hamilton
Kathy Harrison
M. Wombold
Mary Jo Brandenburg
Mary Motter
Judy Schultz
Claudia Arnold
Betty Hotarick
M. Manning
Marcia Barker
M. Dickerson
Margie Moore
Pat Wells
Lillian Weaver
Carol Jones
Nira Jones
A. Brashear
Eli McGraw
Callie Fishbaugh
Zelma Taylor
Janet Gibbs
Les Thurman
Betty Parks
Armetha Adams
Spahn to Manage Tulsa Oilers in PCL
Warren Spahn the crafty left hander whose 21 major league seasons included 13 seasons with 20 or more wins was expected to be named today manager of the Tulsa Oilers of the Pacific Coast League.
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Middies Chase Sectional Semifinal Berth
Oxford Middies chase a sectional tournament semifinal berth with a Tuesday games schedule facing Princeton at 1 pm and Wyoming at 2 30 pm in Middletown. The team aims for a 16th win as Coach Paul Walker guides the Greater Ohio League champions who have four losses this season.
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Bristol Is Still Short On Mound
TAMPA FLA AP Manager Dave Bristol still needs a starter Milt Pappas and a reliever Don Nottebart to complete the Cincinnati Reds pitching staff for 1967. Both hurlers held out as spring training began while four regular players signed for the season Deron Johnson Art Shamsky Sammy Ellis and Ted Davidson. Ellis took a pay cut after a 12 19 season Shamsky got a raise. Reds infielders and outfielders due Monday as the battery men report Friday.
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Falcons Make Debut In Ohio
In Cleveland the sixth annual NFL double header will open Saturday Sept. 2 with a Packers Browns game and Vikings facing the Falcons. The Falcons will make their first appearance in Cleveland.
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Oliva Aims For 200 Line Drives In Training Camp
Tony Oliva, two time AL batting champion, reports to Minnesota Twins camp in Orlando three days early, saying he plans to hit 200 line drives this season. He notes pace will handle itself as he eyes another strong year after 1964 1965 and 1966 standout slates. Meanwhile Bobby Murcer heads to Army duty. Mets and Astros make several signees and a trade.
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