Big Ten Coaches Seek Rule Reforms and Rose Bowl Expansion
The Big Ten will study raising football scholarships per school from 30 to 35 and analyze a national playoff feasibility. Indiana gains Rose Bowl travel squad growth from 44 to 50 for its Pasadena trip versus USC. Baseball approves a nine‑game league schedule and two visitations with prospects for recruiting.
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Big Ten
NCAA
Duffy Daugherty
Michigan State
Bill Reed
Indiana
Southern California
Pasadena
Big Ten Names All Academic Football Squad
The 1967 Big Ten All Academic football team features seven repeaters and honors 15 players on offense and defense. Purdue's Jim Beirne and Northwestern's Chico Kurzawski were unanimous selections with a composite GPA of 3.17.
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Jim Beirne
Purdue
Chico Kurzawski
Northwestern
Big Ten
Wimbledon Open Debate Spurs USLTA Proposals
USLTA to consider three proposals on opening Wimbledon to professionals at its Feb. 3 meeting in California. They include abolishing amateur professional distinctions, adding pro team administration, and allowing US amateurs to compete in an open Wimbledon. NCAA official Byers notes college players may not team with pros in doubles under changes.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Robert F. Kelleher
USLTA
Coronado
LTA
International Lawn Tennis Federation
Kelleher
ILTF
Luxembourg
U.S
Effec
Derek Penman
Rules and International Committee
Jack Kramer
Kansas City
Walter Byers
NCAA
Byers
Celtics Rally Past 76ers 102 101 To Lead East
Bill Russell faced hip bursitis and an eye injury but the Celtics held on for a 102 101 win over Philadelphia to seize the Eastern Division lead. Wally Jones and Luke Jackson sparked a late comeback before Don Nelson's jumper sealed it. Larry Siegfried led Boston with 20 points.
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Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
Russell
Philadelphia
Celtics
National Basketball Association
Boston
Wally Jones
Luke Jackson
Don Nelson
76Ers
Chicago
Los Angeles
American Basketball Association
Minnesota
New Jersey
Dallas
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Houston
Arnheim
Denver
Larry Siegfried
Hal Greer
Clem Haskins
Bulls
Bob Boozer
Jerry West
Lakers
Australians praise decision open tennis plan faces doubt
Three top Australian amateurs expected to turn professional next year praise the English open decision but doubt Britain can drive success amid world opposition. John Newcombe, Tony Roche, and Roy Emerson weigh Wimbledon plans and amateur status amid calls for open tennis. Harry Hopman rejects open tennis and warns of amateur to professional flux. Billie Jean King hopes to defend Wimbledon title and favors professional play with USTA input.
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Adelaide
Australia
Britain
John Newcombe
Tony Roche
Roy Emerson
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
Robert Kelleher
Dodge eyes Grand National titles with Baker in key role
Dodge plans a 1968 NASCAR Grand National bid with Buddy Baker driving and Ray Fox steering the car-building effort. Fox could direct championship strategy while Cotton Owens handles short-track machines. Owens disputes a formal agreement. Baker's contract and Fox’s track record anchor a potent team for the season.
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Bloys Britt
Associated Press
Charlotte
N.C
Dodge
Nascar
Buddy Baker
Ray Fox
Daytona Beach
Fox
Baker
Cotton Owens
S.C
Owens
Junior Johnson
David Pearson
Glenn Fireball Roberts
Buck Baker
Buddy
Pearson
Don White
Giant
White
Plymouth
Richard Petty
National Guard Armory
Daytona
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Tony Williams
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Dick Himes
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Wisconsin
Bob Sebeck
Joe Dayton
Michigan
Mike Phipps
Harry Gonso
Bob Olson
Tom Bilunas
Lance Olssen
John Cornell
Dave Nixon
Dave Tomasula
Dennis Cirbes
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Tegart
Helen Gourlay
New South Wales
Mrs. King
Judy Tegart
Victoria
Kerry Melville
Miss Tegart
Rams
Baltimore
Rick Volk
Los
Angeles
National Football Lea
Gue
Wimbledon
U.S. Tennis Association
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Carbondale
Melbourne
Hopman
USTLA
United States
Toyota
Leon Webb Auto Sales
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Marion
Jake’s Tire and Recap Inc
UNI Royal
N. Court
E. Madison
Herrin Ee
E Main
O’dale New Tires
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