Wichita State basketball put on two year probation
The Missouri Valley Conference bars Wichita State from the league championship and any postseason play for two years starting December 4 after enrolling a non graduating high school student. The case involved transfer Rudy Jackson from Hutchinson Junior College and altered records.
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Price steps into starting role amid West injury for Lakers
Jim Price inherits starting duties for a month as Jerry West rests a pulled abdominal muscle. Lakers coach Bill Sharman notes West’s pain and hopes for a late playoff push while Price faces top rival Milwaukee Bucks led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
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Gillman Begins Search For New Houston Mentor
Houston Oilers General Manager Coach Sid Gillman starts the hunt for a new head coach after a 1-15 season. He rules out college coaches and emphasizes pro experience and work ethic. He says many candidates will want the job and praises the team’s late-season finish despite a 27-24 loss to Cincinnati.
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Houston Oilers
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Cincinnati
Hodge Akbar Clash Tonight In Texas Rules Main Event
Wrestlers Danny Hodge and Skandor Akbar meet in a Texas rules main event at the Civic Center Arena. Hodge previously beat Akbar by DQ, and the rule set means falls do not count until one answers the bell. The show also features Dr. X vs Tank Morgan, Grizzley Smith vs Ken Man Tell, and Silento Rodriguz against Black Jack Slade. Tickets at the Civic Center Ticket Office or at the door.
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Majors dismisses Mississippi rumors about Pitt post
Pittsburgh coach John Majors called reports he would take the Mississippi job ridiculous. Reached in Phoenix during Fiesta Bowl prep, he said he will stay at Pitt through his five year contract and longer if possible. Pitt went 1-10 last season and 4-4 this year.
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Butts Buried After Georgia Coaching Career Ends
Former Georgia coach James Wallace Butts, 68, dies of a heart attack after his morning walk. Graveside services set for 3 p.m. at Oconee Hills Cemetery behind Sanford Stadium in Athens. Butts led Georgia to four SEC titles and eight bowl games in 20 seasons plus two as athletic director. He praised for pioneering the South’s passing game, with players like Sinkwich and Trippi.
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Minnesota Vikings
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Fambrough Says Kansas Is Better After Liberty Bowl Defeat
Kansas coach Don Fambrough claimed the Jayhawks were the better team despite a 31 18 loss to NC State in the Liberty Bowl. He cited dropped passes and execution errors while NC State created key turnovers and third down stops. Wolfpack coach Lou Holtz credited his defense for pressuring Jaynes and limiting big plays.
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East Tennessee Frees Eyes Atlanta Win Over Georgia State
East Tennessee used 18 of 27 free throws to beat Georgia State 68 to 56 in Atlanta. Ron Mitchell scored 17 and Ken Reynolds 12 to fuel a first half run that built a 39 27 lead, with Walker Atrice and Jackie Poag each totaling 13 for Georgia State.
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Tulane notes four Greenies miss practice before Bluebonnet Bowl
Tulane begins prep for the Astro Bluebonnet Bowl against Houston with No. 2 quarterback Terry Looney and three starters sidelined. Looney will miss the game due to a broken right hand, while Ed Mikkelsen, Mike Truax, and Mark Olivari also sat out with injuries.
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