NCAA Fresh Rule Clarified for Varsity Play Eligibility
The NCAA clarified the freshman participation rule after it was passed at the convention. The rule takes effect immediately and is not retroactive, allowing this year's freshmen to compete on varsity teams and in NCAA championships for four years. Upperclassmen who competed as freshmen in championships may enter three meets. major conferences like the ECAC, Big Ten, and Pacific Eight may keep current rules unless recruiting advantages force change.
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Bengals Eye Draft Hustle and Local Stadium Plans
Sportsviews notes Cincinnati Bengals officials, led by Paul Brown, racing through film reviews and draft prep while courting a training site and ticket outlets. Kevin Hardy’s durability concerns loom as Reds talks at Crosley Field stall. Al Heim reports surprisingly strong season-ticket interest amid unsettled facilities.
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Branch at Wooster JV game amid scholarship shortages
The Middletown Branch of Miami University basketball travels to Wooster for a second meeting with a junior varsity squad. Four more players, including Walt Lawson and Russ Spicer, are ineligible for grades, leaving eight players and only two of the five starters from the team’s first varsity season. Coach Lynn Darbyshire says the squad will rely on shooting and defense as Jordan Smith, Bob West, Randy Silcox, Steve Hoefler, and Barry Glass prepare to start or fill roles in the 7:20 tip. The Branch sits 8-1 after a seven game win streak, with the only loss to a rival JV team, Wabash.
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Arnold Warren
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Walt Lawson
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Tom Hamilton
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Jordan Smith
Bob West
Randy Silcox
Steve Hoefler
Barry Glass
Wabash
Pont fears honors could alter Indiana team
John Pont warns that the 1968 Indiana Hoosiers may lose their surprise element and change character after earning Coach of the Year honors. He cites their 9-1 regular season plus a 33-7 loss to Minnesota. Cecil Moore of Chattanooga named small college Coach of the Year.
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Timetable Set For Kaycee Kansas City Club Founder
Kansas City's new baseball owner Ewing Kauffman outlines an ambitious timetable. A board of directors within a week, an executive vice president soon after, a first division club in five years, and an American League pennant in eight years. He plans a top-flight organization and confirms the club will stay in Kansas City during his lifetime.
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Newest Redleg May Be Starter
Cincinnati Reds traded Dick Simpson to the St. Louis Cardinals for Alex Johnson. Simpson, 24, batted .259 in 24 games last season. Johnson, 25, debuted in 1964 with Philadelphia, batted .304 in 43 games, then .294 in 97 games in 1965, and .223 in 81 games with St. Louis last year. Manager Dave Bristol said Johnson could contend for a starting job this year.
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Gratis JH Extends Winning Streak With Carlisle Victory
Gratis Junior High beat Carlisle 45 37 to improve to 7 1 led by Bob Wing and John Stein with 12 each and Kleetis McGhee 11 Moreland scored 14 for Carlisle as the hosts drop to 3 3.
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Maverick Martin Ejected as Houston Falls to Denver 100 93
Slater Martin’s Houston team lost 100 93 to Denver as coach earned two technicals and was ejected by Doug Harvey with 4:12 left. Houston slipped to 15 26, nearly last in the division as New Orleans led with 20 points by Byron Beck in the opener 20 points first half.
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Ohioans Near Top In Scoring
Kenyon College guard John Rinka scored 55 points as the Lords trounced Kentucky Southern 133 to 94 in Louisville. The 5 foot 9 sophomore raised his season average to 34.4 points in 11 games, breaking his own school record of 47 and setting an Ohio Conference single game mark.
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Little Rinka Has Big Night
Two Rio Grande College teammates stand high in NAIA scoring. Henry Logan of Western Carolina leads at 36.1 ppg, Tony Bass of Rio Grande is second at 35.8, and Bob Mabry of Ohio’s Ashland is fourth at 31.1 with Mabry also the top rebounder at 23.5 rpg. Ashland also boasts a strong team defense, allowing 37.6 ppg.
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Boxing results feature Murray KOing Cruz in California
In Los Angeles Bobby Murray from San Francisco defeated Art Cruz of Wilmington, California by knockout in the noted bout. Cruz was credited with the 145 pound weight class margin.
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Celtics blitz of Russell offense undone by Robertson
Oscar Robertson scored 40 points to nullify Bill Russell leading Boston as Cincinnati upset Boston 120 to 116. The Celtics built a 19 point edge with 16 straight in the second period but Robertson’s late foul shots and relentless scoring sealed the Royals win. Zelmos Beatty 30 and Len Wilkens 19 paced the Hawks 108 101 over the Bullets in Baltimore.
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Cagers Fight For Narrow Wins In College Games
Drake edges Wichita State 75 74 as Draper sinks the second of two free throws with one second left. LSU tops Tulane 100 91 as Maravich scores 52 points despite four fouls. Dayton beats St Louis 57 56 on a late Hooper free throw.
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Four Redskins Suspended for Disciplinary Reasons
Oxford Ohio AP Four players including two starters George Fannin Phil Stillings Bob Carlton and Larry Lirot were suspended indefinitely by Coach Tates Locke after attending an after hours off limit party on New Year s Eve Locke called the action the toughest he has faced and said the suspensions were for disciplinary reasons.
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Middletown Middies Aim for 11th Straight Win at Fairfield
Local hoops action this weekend features the Middletown Middies chasing their 11th straight win at Fairfield tonight with star Grant Edwards out. Fenwick and others also schedule games as Belmont, Dayton area leagues pivot to weekend lineups and nonconference play.
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Cage Results Across Cities Show Tight Scores
Dayton edged St Louis 57 to 56 while Kenyon topped Kentucky Southern 133 to 94. Ohio Wesleyan and Adelbert split at 94, Case Tech beat Allegheny 79 to 62. Akron beat Gannon 58 to 54 as LSU routed Tulane 100 to 91. Georgetown Ky defeated Tennessee Wesleyan 79 to 56. Drake beat Wichita 75 to 74. Marquette 71 Wisconsin 56. San Jose State 76 over St Marys Cal 63.
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NBA Scores Across Matchups Prompt Overtime Showdowns
In a night of spaced results Cincinnati edged Boston 120 116 and New Orleans out Anaheim 131 124 in overtime. Pittsburgh defeated Indiana 138 115 while St Louis beat Baltimore 108 101 and Kentucky topped Oakland 110 106. Denver won 100 93 and New Jersey downed Minnesota 110 96.
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NHL scores roundup Ottawa none
Montreal defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 while Boston led Detroit 5 to 4 and St Louis beat Los Angeles 2 to 2 in a rare tie.
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