Blacks Moved Into Sugar Bowl Group Admits Six Blacks
In New Orleans the Mid-Winter Sports Association began admitting six Black members to its previously all white Sugar Bowl group after threats of boycotts and lawsuits. Dr. Leonard L. Burns and bank official Sidney Cates describe improved integration and opportunities as new blood and ideas enrich the organization. Sugar Bowl president Cliff Kern says inclusivity has brought responsiveness to the community and that the policy has been productive and right.
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Lacewell Withdraws From K State Coaching Consideration
Kansas State announces defensive coordinator Lacewell will not be pursued for the football head coaching post in Manhattan after indicating he would stay at Oklahoma. Other candidates are still under review as the athletic council continues interviews following Vince Gibson's resignation.
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Area Player for The Week Area Player for The Week
The Herald names Chuck Lee of Santa Fe Trail as Area Player of the Week for a 35 point 21 rebound performance in a 75 87 loss to Baldwin. Lee stood out for the Chargers with a dominant double double in a losing effort.
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Ali Receives New York Bronze Medallion Day Tour
Muhammad Ali is named New York's Bronze Medallion winner and says the city will host his first title defense. He tours Brooklyn Manhattan and the Bronx on Muhammad Ali Day and predicts a March bout at Madison Square Garden with Ron Lyle, while addressing audiences from Rikers Island to City Hall.
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