Knight taps veterans for Olympic coaching insight
U S coach Bobby Knight invites Pete Newell and Henry Iba to join Olympic trials in Bloomington as he studies history’s elite basketball minds. Newell recalls 1960 gold run alongside Lucas, Robertson, West, while Iba notes defense as a five man concept and Ironman discipline shaping U S teams across 1964 68 and Munich 1972.
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Homer Hitters Contest Aims for $50,000 First Prize
New York AP report says 32 top sluggers will contend for a $50,000 top award in a season long home run contest. Major League Baseball announced the event Saturday with nearly $160,000 in total prize money from Gatorade, sponsor. The contest starts Sunday and runs through the World Series.
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Three point goal may return in college basketball rules
The NCAA rules committee votes to continue experiments with a 45 second shot clock and a three point goal. They aim to curb stall tactics and keep TV audiences engaged while preserving potential revenue. Ed Steitz notes coaches favor the clock with the three point. Conference adoption requires Aug. 1 applications.
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LaGrange Baseball Clinic Offered Over Weekend
LaGrange Hot Stove League hosts a two day baseball clinic for players aged 6 to 17 with separate fees of 8 dollars for 6 to 8 year olds and 10 dollars for 9 to 17 year olds. Deadline is Thursday. Fred Heinlen and Curt Karpins ki provide guidance on Sunday with other instructors. Participants receive lunch and a free T-shirt. Video taping will be reviewed and awards given for top performers. Discount Cleveland Indians tickets available.
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