Golf groups clash over Rule 35 spike marks
Frank Mittler reports that the United States Golf Association and the Ohio Golf Association prepare for a January 27 meeting to resolve a dispute over Rule 35 regarding fixing spike marks on greens before holing out. The feud centers on whether players may lift or mark a fellow player's ball when it interferes with putting.
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Aaron Robinson Lead Hall of Fame Ballot in NY
Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson head BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot in New York as top contenders in first-year eligibility. Former stars Marichal and Killebrew also draw strong support while others vie for votes. 400 ballots mailed, 10-year eligibility, Cobb's 95 percent stands as rare benchmark.
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TV grid talks enter Round Il
Major colleges push for an amendment at the NCAA convention to give divisions control over television contracts. The proposal aims to grant TV rights to each division, potentially widening access and challenging the NCAA’s centralized deals with NBC CBS and ABC. A vote was planned for the morning amid talk of walkouts if autonomy is not achieved.
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Cedric Dempsey
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Rules of baseball miseducation and team plans
The article laments major league teams spending on development yet neglecting rule education for players. It cites Sept. 14 Candlestick Park confusion with Claudell Washington and Brett Butler, explains common rule misunderstandings, and urges spring quizzes and refresher courses for all levels to reduce errors. It also notes Fenway Park renovations, Power’s status with the Dodgers, Cedeno’s affect on Reds, and Ferguson Jenkins’ 1980s context and potential earnings.
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McGuire and Hayes Talk Basketball Instability
Sacramento reader Jake Williamson asks about Al McGuire criticism of NBA play and Woody Hayes striking an opponent. The responses explain McGuire’s reverse criticism and Hayes’s 1978 Gator Bowl incident with Clemson’s Charles Bauman, noting Bauman’s forgiveness.
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CSU Breaks Tradition with Basketball Homecoming
Cleveland State University stages a basketball centered homecoming with a bonfire Tuesday at 6 p.m. on E 24th Street and Chester Ave. The Vikings host Xavier at 8 p.m. in Woodling Gym with the homecoming court to be introduced at halftime. Voting for king and queen runs Wednesday through Friday, culminating in the 12:00 a.m. Friday king and queen announcement at the UC Building dance at 8:20 p.m.
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