WAC rejects expansion plans amid budget concerns
In Denver six Western Athletic Conference presidents vote 4-2 against adding new members citing financial strain especially for minor sports. While discussing possible single additions none are rejected, and no expansion expected at the next meeting.
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Nicklaus Wins Pebble Beach Climax Over Casper by Four
Jack Nicklaus roared to a four stroke victory at Pebble Beach finishing 68 to top Billy Casper by four and Arnold Palmer by seven as golf’s big three staged a final round showdown. Nicklaus fired seven birdies including three straight from the 10th to seize the lead and celebrate on his 27th birthday week.
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Illinois scandal shows coaches tied to illicit athlete aid
A Chicago report recounts how Illinois football coach Pete Elliott and basketball coach Harry Combes used clandestine funds to help players. About $21,000 moved through the sub rosa accounts from 1962 to 1965, financing trips home, visits for prospects, entertainment, and emergencies, while normal university funds were unavailable for such expenses.
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Sun Devil Wrestling hosts star lineup at Sun Devil Gym
Oklahoma State leads an all-star field at ASU Sun Devil Wrestling Tournament with UCLA Utah San Jose State and California. First round Friday 7 30 p m semi finals Saturday 1 30 p m finals 7 30 p m. Tickets 1 adults 50 student per session available at ASU ticket office Sun Devil Gym.
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ASU closes home stand vs Hawaii in tougher road stretch
Arizona State University, 4 11, finishes a five game home run against University of Hawaii at o'clock. Sophomore guard Roger Detter leads the Sun Devils with 12.7 points per game and 22 in the last four. Hawaii counters with Terry Ash and Walter Rilte. After tonight, ASU heads to Texas Western and New Mexico on the road as Mesa Community College meets ASU freshmen in the prelim.
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Griffiths keeps title with win over Archer in New York
Emile Griffith dominated Joay Archer in a unanimous decision at the Garden to defend his middleweight crown. Griffith eyes future bouts with Nino Benvenuti and Dick Tiger, aiming for a March 22 card while Archer complains of the ruling and seeks a rematch outside New York.
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Arcadia Titans Face Saguaro In Town Rivalry Tonight
Arcadia's third place Titans travel across town to meet first year member Saguaro in a key league clash. Saguaro is debuting in AAU action and has upset potential after an earlier near miss against Scottsdale High. Coronado visits Westwood while Scottsdale rests, with all four teams set for Friday follow up games.
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Shepherds win 33 18 in YMCA church hoops clash
Shepherd of the Hills Church defeated Scottsdale Methodist 33 to 18 as Mike Harris scored 12 and Steve Haasis 10 for the victors. Jeff Brock led the losers with eight points in a program of church league play.
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Dave Marr to speak at PPBA sports fete in Phoenix
Dave Marr, 1965 PGA Tour Player of the Year and 1985 Texan winner, a Houston native now in New York, joins Ryder Cup panel at the 18th Phoenix Press Box Association Arizona Sports Awards dinner. Other sports stars including Tom Landry, Marv Joins, Jimmy Piersall, and Jim Palmer are slated as speakers with more to be announced.
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