Big Ten restricts 26 game plan and tightens schedules
The Big Ten rejected a 26 game basketball schedule for 1970-71, keeping 24 games with 14 conference games and nixing a round robin option. It also limited sellout televised football, set athletic dates, and granted eligibility relief to six Indiana swimmers and Iowa basketball standout Ben McGilmer amid winter meetings.
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Bears Favored By Three As Percival Eyes Winning Kick
Chicago a three point choice over Green Bay with Mac Percival expected to provide a clutch field goal. Percival is a former Texas teacher who can hit from inside 50 yards and has 23 successful kicks in 34 tries. The Bears seek an 8 6 division crown aided by Percival's leg and the recent surge in offense and resilience amid injuries.
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ABA official Pat Denoy suspended and fined
The ABA announced that game official Pat Denoy is suspended indefinitely and fined for rule interpretation errors in two league games. Commissioner George Mikan declined to reveal the fine amount.
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Smith Edges Bowrey in Queensland Championships Semis
Stan Smith of Pasadena defeated Bill Bowrey in straight sets 8-6 6-3 6-3 to reach the Queensland Championships final. The U S Davis Cup squad member dealt a blow to Australia’s Challenge Round hopes in Adelaide. Bowrey, Australia’s leading amateur, showed late resistance but could not recover after the first set.
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Umpires meet AL president after firings in Boston
AL President Joe Cronin and the Umpires Association held a cordial 2½ hour meeting at league headquarters amid threats of congressional probes. Rep. Frank Thompson indicated possible hearings on umpire firings and labor issues in pro sports as discussions mapped a path forward. Salerno and Valentine said they believed their dismissals aimed to organize for higher pay, a claim Cronin denied. Cronin called the talks progress, saying only that numerous issues were discussed. Reynolds and other officials accompanied the umpires, deferring questions to Reynolds as their spokesman.
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Liberty Bowl opens college football bowl season with VT vs Miami
The Liberty Bowl in Memphis kicks off the bowls as Virginia Tech, 7 3, faces explosive Mississippi in a to rest rivalry game. VT aims to avenge 1966 Liberty Bowl loss and may bid farewell to coach Jerry Claiborne amid coaching vacancy talk.
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Lakers Hold Secret Meeting With Players And Coach
Fred Schaus LA Lakers general manager met Thursday with players and coach Bill van Breda Kolff to address turmoil and media clashes. He said the aim was to restore interesting basketball and handle issues internally while denying single-player fault for dull play. The team, 19-9, leads the Western Division after a mixed road trip.
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