Big Ten Allows Freshmen to Play In Varsity Sports
The Big Ten voted nearly unanimously to accept NCAA rule allowing freshmen to compete in football and basketball. The decision, to be confirmed at the March 6-8 spring meetings in Chicago, follows the NCAA ruling from January 8. Commissioner Wayne Duke expects few individuals to be affected. The conference also approved starting seasons on the last Friday in November for basketball.
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Ontario cancels twin 200 race at Ontario Motor Speedway
Los Angeles AP report says the twin 200 auto race at Ontario Motor Speedway scheduled for April 9 has been canceled. Officials cite a policy to stage only first rate events such as the California 500 on Sept 3.
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Swords on Win Streak Near Bears After 6-1 Win
Cincinnati Swords, on a three game run, moved within three points of the Hershey Bears in the AHL Western Division. They beat the Richmond Robins 6-1 as Butch Deadmarsh tallied a hat trick, the first in team history, and led with 20 goals. Keke Mortson assisted all three. Interim coach Floyd Smith, filling in for Joe Crozier, has steered Cincinnati to wins over Boston and Richmond while Buffalo Sabres coach Punch Imlach recovers from a heart attack.
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WHA to Hold First Draft in Anaheim February 14
The World Hockey Association will stage its inaugural draft in Anaheim California on February 14. WHA executive director of playing activities Bill Hunter announced the plan from Edmonton.
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Nicklaus Wins Bing Crosby Pro Am in Playoff
Jack Nicklaus edges Johnny Miller in a playoff to win the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. Nicklaus sank an 18-foot birdie on the first playoff hole for a 28,000 prize as Miller and Trevino chase late rounds and the Open site looming in 1969.
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Spahn Named Indians Pitching Coach in Cleveland Return
Warren Spahn, former major league winner and longtime Braves star, joins the Cleveland Indians as pitching coach under manager Ken Aspromonte. Spahn, 51, previously led the Tulsa Oilers, played 20 years for Milwaukee and Boston, retired after 1965, and later appeared with the Mets and Giants. He has 363 career victories and 245 losses.
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Indians Sign Right Handed Pitcher Eric Raich
Cleveland Indians announce their first pick Eric Raich a 21 year old right hander from USC who signed a contract described as very substantial. He trained with the team in Tucson Arizona and a team decision on his 1983 season assignment is pending. Raich stands 6 foot 4 and weighs 235 pounds and his best pitch is a fastball.
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Frazier Contemplates Next Title Defense After Daniels Bout
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier stopped Terry Daniels in the fourth round after five knockdowns in New Orleans. Manager Yank Durham says a rematch is likely in a month or two with Foreman a distant possibility. Frazier dismisses urgency to rematch Ali and aims to defend the title on television.
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Lebanon Mat Squad Triumph Over Princeton 32 25
Lebanon High wrestling edged Princeton 32 25 as Porter Meyer Sherwood Hiteman Noble and others secured decisions pins and forfeits. The meet featured Peters Hawblander Mount Hollander Stegemoller Gower King Wolf Ford Novak Williams Simmons among the competitors.
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Muskegon Ends Gem's Streak at Hara Arena
Muskegon Mohawks of the International Hockey League ended the Dayton Gems home-ice win streak with a 5-3 victory at Hara Arena in Dayton. The Mohawks led by a late second period goal and added two goals in both remaining periods while Dayton scored once per period.
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Mets Invite Lefty Brent Strom to Spring Training
Lefthander Brent Strom received an invitation to spring training with the New York Mets after being listed on the Tidewater International League roster.
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