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News in Frederick, Maryland

14 Apr 1988

Page 13

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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Apr 14, 1988

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13

Background checks grow for pro teams in player risk

Pro teams increasingly hire investigators to vet draft prospects for drugs theft and discipline. The piece cites Len Bias Chris Washburn and others to illustrate how background checks influence NBA and NFL decisions, with quotes from PCI and team executives on methods and costs.

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Len Bias Boston Celtics Bias Celtics National Basketball Association Chris Washburn North Carolina State Washburn William Bedford Phoenix Suns Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bedford Detroit Reggie Rogers National Football League Green Bay Packers Tom Braatz Braatz Detroit Lions Rogers Lions NBA NFL Dai Sullivan Paul Chamberlain International Gms Pete Babcock Denver Nuggets John Nash Philadelphia Iéers Golden State Warriors Suns Jerry Colangelo Cotton Fitzsimmons Phoenix Sullivan Armon Gilliam Nevada-Las Vegas Boston Fitzsimmons Memphis State Walter Davis Jerry Los Angeles Police Paul Chamberlain Europe Dallas Tex Schramm Cowboys FBI Pittsburgh Steelers Dick Haley Nash PCI Lloyd's of London Insurance Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sports Paul Westhead
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Three-point shot reshaped college basketball landscape

A St Petersburg Times survey during the NCAA Tournament showed over 90 percent of Division I coaches favoring the three pointer. Coaches note its impact on running games and recruiting, with teams often using specialists to exploit the shot. The rule change boosted scoring, opening play and drawing more high school and college talent toward shooters.

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NCAA St. Petersburg Fla LSU Dale Brown Las Vegas Louisville Wade Houston Pervis Ellison Felton Spencer Texas Texas East Central Houston Sam Houston Sam Dick Vitale ABC ESPN Kenny White Staten Island N.Y Monsignor Farrell Susan Wagner White Francis Steve Sheckell Birmingham Mich Rice Sheckell Andalusia Ala Terry Daniels Daniels Alabama Auburn Florida State
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Should baseball teams take stock in statistics now and then

The Elias Baseball Analyst notes only 4 percent of teams starting 3-7 win a title, prompting Sparky Anderson to distrust early stats. He stresses focusing on each game and disregarding April versus September differences. Analysts acknowledge unpredictability and cite Milwaukee’s early surge as a cautionary example.

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Detroit Sparky Anderson Elias Sports Bureau Elias Anderson Tigers Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Seymour Siwoff Siwoff Milwaukee New York Giants
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