Freshman eligibility and football substitutions debated by NCAA
Tony Constantine previews two NCAA proposals amid concerns over freshman eligibility across sports and the return of limited football substitutions. The discussion weighs costs and impacts on programs, with emphasis on football and basketball prominence and the shift in policy across conferences.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
New York City
Southern Conference
NCAA
West Virginia
Hulme Hurt Lightly In Road Race Crash
New Zealand Grand Prix at Auckland saw Dennis Hulme suffer concussion and possible neck and shoulder injuries after a 150 mph crash with Laurance Brownlie. Chris Amon won the race in a Ferrari, as Hulme’s Repco Brabham flipped five times and Hulme was extricated and walked away.
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Auckland
New Zealand
UPI
Dennis Hulme
Middlemore Hospital
Laurance Brownlie
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Tar Heels rally past Duke after late foul shots
In Chapel Hill North Carolina outlasted Duke 75 to 72 as Rusty Clark and Gerald Tuttle made decisive plays in the final minutes. North Carolina survived a tight second half with 39-38 halftime edge, benefiting from Duke fouls and clutch free throws in the closing stretch.
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UPI
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Brown
Fogler
Ritger Wins Phoenix Open Top Prize in 1968 Start
Hartport Wisconsin bowler Dick Ritger captured the $6,000 top prize at the Phoenix Open first stop of the 1968 PBA tour. He defeated Dallas qualifier Eddy Patterson 179 166 in the title match with only two strikes. Patterson earned $3,000 as runner-up.
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Weber
Wichita Wins With Comeback
Wichita State erased a 15 point second half deficit to beat St Louis University 77 to 72 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Ron Washington 22 and Warren Armstrong 21 led the Shockers with Mendell adding key baskets to secure the victory. Rich Niemann 21 and Gene Moore 20 topped St Louis scoring. The Shockers improved to 1-1 in league play and 4-5 overall while St Louis fell to 2-3 in the MVC.
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St. Louis University
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Warren Armstrong
Wichita
Ron Mendell
Mendell
Rich Niemann
St. Louis
Gene Moore
Shockers
Billikens
Weight Thrower Leads in Meet
Bob Mead former Manhattan College star led the field events in the Metropolitan AAU track and field championships for New York City. He won the shot put at 51 feet 1 inch and placed second in the 35-pound weight throw at 56 feet 10 1/4 inches while competing for New York A.C. teammate Ed Doemberger won the weight throw with 57 feet 6 1/4 inches.
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UPI
Bob Mead
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Mead
New York A.C
Columbia University
Ed Doemberger
Kilbegan Wins Nellie Morse Handicap at Pimlico
Kilbegan led from the start to win the Nellie Morse Handicap at Pimlico, a six furlong race worth 29150 dollars. Lagoon Girl finished second, Penny Power third, as 13 rivals contested the event for fillies and mares.
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UPI
Woodside Stable
Kilbegan
Pimlico
Lagoon Girl
Penny Power
Goitschel, Greene Strike in Alpine World Cup Lead Chase
In Oberstaufen Germany Marielle Goitschel surged from seventh after a 39.53 outdoor first run to 40.09 in the second heat for a 79.62 combined time and the women's special slalom win. Nancy Greene, third in the event with 80.28 after a 39.40 first heat, grabs the 1968 standings lead and defends the Staufen Cup title.
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Germany
UPI
France
Marielle Goitschel
Canada
Nancy Greene
Miss Goitschel
Miss Greene
Rossland
B.C
Switzerland
Fernande Bochatay
Cardwell and Short Sign With Mets for 1968 Season
New York Mets announce the signing of veteran right-hander Don Cardwell and left-handed reliever Billy Short for 1968. Cardwell, 32, enters his 11th major league season after a 5-9 record with a 3.58 ERA in 26 appearances last year.
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UPI
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Mets
Protests Delay Arlington Park Night Racing Decision
The Illinois Racing Board postponed ruling on night thoroughbred racing at Arlington Park after nearly four hours of testimony from suburban groups and harness racing supporters. Arlington Park president Mrs Marjorie Everett had sought permission for Thursday to Saturday night races, which, if approved, would make Arlington Park the first major track with lights.
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UPI
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Illinois
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Marjorie Everett
Wisconsin Edges Michigan 77 75 in Big Ten Opener
Wisconsin guard Joe Franklin led with 34 points and 15 rebounds as Michigan trailed most of the second half. Mike Carlin forced a tie with 16 seconds left, then Franklin sealed the 77 75 victory with a late tip in Madison.
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Joe Franklin
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Pute
Reddick
Mitchell
McClellan
Voigt
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McCollum
Henry Vo
Fenale
Ron
Pitts
Maxe
Home Town Opens Fund Drive for Jerry Wolman
Shenandoah Pennsylvania launches a five day drive to raise 5 million dollars to aid Jerry Wolman millionaire builder and Philadelphia Eagles owner facing bankruptcy. Organizers led by attorney Robert Melinick urge donations to the Eagles office in Philadelphia noting Wolman has aided charities. this drive aims to inspire others.
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Shenandoah
Long Shots Win Tropical Races at Tropical Park
In Coral Gables Florida Stanislas owned and trained by Mildred Kerr won the first division of the Orange Bowl Handicap at 89 40 odds beating Sacramento by a length with Rogo close behind Peace Pipe the 3 2 favorite fading to seventh. In the second division Sir Winzalot captured the race at 19 40 odds finishing a head ahead of its rival.
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Mildred Kerr
Sacramento
Rogo
Peace Pipe
Mays Aims for 600th Home Run in Major League Comeback
Willie Mays arrived in New York hopeful of reaching 600 career homers as he nears 37, with 564 on the ledger after 1967. He credits a recovered, strong frame and plans to sign an 18th season with the Giants, aiming to extend a storied career and stay competitive.
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Willie Mays
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Roosevelt Hotel
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Adirondack Industries
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Rams Beat Loyola In CSU Upset Behind Kerr Twins
Colorado State held Loyola of Chicago to outside shots in a 81-73 victory as Kerr twins Lloyd and Floyd drew fouls to fuel the upset. Floyd Kerr scored 23 points and 13 free throws, while Tom Nowicki added 19 for CSU. Walter Robertson led Loyola with 18.
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Rambers
Floyd Kerr
CSU
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Rams
Jim Tillman
Lloyd
Tom Nowicki
Chargers Name Weber as Defensive Backs Coach
San Diego announces Charles Weber 38 named defensive backfield coach. Weber previously served as assistant to Mike Holovak with the Boston Patriots for four seasons and coached at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. He succeeds Tom Bass who resigned after the 1967 season and has joined the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFL.
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Calif
Charles Weber
San Diego Chargers
Weber
Mike Holovak
Boston Patriots
Mobile
Ala
Tom Bass
Chargers
Bass
Cincinnati Bengals
Spartans Drop Soccer Berth
Philadelphia Spartans announce they will not compete in the 1968 North American Soccer League. President John J. Rooney cites displeasure with the merger of the National Professional Soccer League and the United Soccer Association. The club would incur further losses, stating the merger delay caused idle status.
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UPS
Philadelphia Spartans
John J. Rooney
Spartans
United Soccer Association
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Rooney Said He Asked the Executive Board of the New League
New York
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