Rising Costs Put College Sports In Money Bind
A New York AP report details the escalating costs of college athletics, noting multi-million budgets, growing travel and equipment expenses, and heavy dependence on student-athlete scholarships. It cites Notre Dame, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, and Tennessee as examples, with Big Ten and Big Eight figures, and argues that facilities builds are essential to keep pace with rising enrollments and expanding programs.
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Midwest University
Alabama
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Kansas
Pacific Coast
South
Southwest
Ohio State
Purdue
Tennessee
NCAA
Kansas City
Ashe and Graebner Sweep to 2-0 U S Lead in Davis Cup
In Charlotte, Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner powered the United States to a 2-0 Davis Cup advantage over Ecuador in the American Zone finals. Ashe beat Pancho Guzman 6-3 6-3 6-2 and Graebner defeated Miguel Olvera 6-2 6-1 6-2 in straight sets, avenging last year’s zone-final losses.
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N.C
Arthur Ashe
Clark Graebner
United States
Ecuador
Ashe
Pancho Guzman
Graebner
Miguel Olvera
Guzman
Olvera
Guayaquil
U.S
Bob Lutz
Stan Smith
Sacramento
Calif
Guayas
Charlotte ‘Auil
Oivera Coliseum
Marty Riessen
Open Tennis Is Packing Em In Open Tennis Is Packing Em In
Paris AP reports a sellout crowd of 12 000 watched Fridays all professionals men's singles semifinals at Roland Garros. Jean Borotra, nearly 70, enjoys practice amid the surge of open tennis. Laver defeats Gonzales 6-3 6-3 6-1 in the semifinals, Rosewall outlasts Gimeno in five sets, and Nancy Richey defeats Billie Jean King to reach the final against Ann Jones.
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Jean Borotra
Roland Garros
Borotra
France
Rod Laver
Ken Rosewall
Laver
Pancho Gonzales
Los An‘geles
Rosewall
Andres Gimeno
Spain
World leading 1 47.1 half mile shocks Houston crowd
Five US track and field records fell at Butler Stadium as Robert Kutchinski of Michigan clocked 1 47.1 for the half mile, the fastest time globally this year. Jayhawk Track Club led men's points with Karl Salb topping the shot at 60 feet 7 inches and Milderette Netter setting a meet record in the women's 220 yard dash. Julie Haenfler cleared 5 feet 1 inch in the women’s high jump.
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Karl Salb
Jayhawks
Randy Matson
Milderette Netter
Alcorn A&m
Bob Narcessian
University of Rhode Island
Julie Haenfler
Iowa Track Club
Crampton Takes Two Stroke Lead In Indy Open
Bruce Crampton of Australia shot 70 to grab a six under par 138 and lead by two as the Speedway Open reached its third round in Indianapolis. Sam Snead Mike Hill and Lou Graham each stood at 140, with Snead carding 69 and Graham 66. Billy Casper, tied for second after 27 holes, slipped to 141 with a 71. Frank Beard remained in contention at 141 after a 71.
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Ind
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Crampton
Sam Snead
Mike Hill
Lou Graham
Billy Casper
Casper
Snead
Frank Beard
Things Looking Up For Anglers
Ohio anglers face a bright weekend as rivers and streams return to normal after floods. The Ohio Division of Wildlife reports improving conditions with STONELICK LAKE showing a very good outlook for bass and crappies, and ROCKY FORK LAKE clear and normal with crappies catfish and carp in reach.
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Ohio
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Stonelick Lake
Rocky Fork
Stefanich Tops Finals Field at Seattle Open
Stefanich of Joliet Illinois led 15 other finalists into Saturdays match play for the $30,000 Seattle Open. The 27 year old pro and leading money winner on the tour posted 5454 over 24 qualifying games, an average of 227. Vern Downing of San Francisco was second with 5401 and Billy Hardwick of Louisville was third with 5385.
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Seattle
Jim Stefanich
Joilet
Ill
Lebanon Raceway First Race Results and Entries
Race results list for Lebanon Raceway covering ten races with horses names and payoffs. Includes time figures for each race and an entries section listing horse names and owners or trainers for all ten races.
Draft Down 119 Over 67 Picks
NEW YORK AP The major league baseball clubs drafted 119 fewer players this year than in 1967. A total of 1,050 was selected in the two day draft of free agents completed Friday. A year ago the total was 1,169.
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New York
Bengals Sign Pair to 1968 Contracts
Cincinnati Bengals of the AFL sign linebacker John Neidert and fullback Wayne Patrick from the University of Louisville as 1968 draft choices. Both players joined the new Bengals franchise.
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John Neidert
Wayne Patrick
American Football League
Cincinnati Bengals
University of Louisville
Clarke Heads Home After Even Start in U S A
Australia’s Ron Clarke headed home after breaking even in four races in America. In Bristol, John Mulligan of Van Nuys set a national drag racing record by speeding a Chrysler Double-A fuel dragster to 226.60 mph.
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Australia
Ron Clarke
America
Colise
Bristol, Tenn
John Mulligan
van Nuys
Calif
Clarke, Smith pace Compton Invitational at Clarke 5k and relay
Clarke wins 5,000 meters in 13 32.2 though behind world record pace as Tommie Smith anchors Santa Clara Youth Village 440-yard relay to a 39 0 flat American record, beating USC. Tommie defeats rival Jim Hines in 200m 20 4 with top athlete honor. Matson and Silvester post notable marks.
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Houston Striders
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Jay Silvester
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