Little League faces criticism over pressure to win
Little League, started in 1939 in Williamsport, defends its aims as a large youth sport with 2% million players in 26 countries. League veterans say the sport teaches life lessons and competition, while players like Joe Simpson and Mike Parrott note ongoing parental interference and overbearing expectations can hurt kids and reduce the joy of play.
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Michigan State probe eyed over NCAA trip to 1979 finals
MSU has contacted Big Ten officials about possible rule violations tied to the school’s official tour to the 1979 NCAA basketball championship in Salt Lake City. The inquiry centers on whether parents of MSU players received free trips, and involves the Alumni Association without implicating head coach Jud Heathcote. MSU was on three years NCAA probation for 1976 football recruiting violations.
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Haircut Gives Bengals Rookie Kirby Criswell Edge
Cincinnati AP Kirby Criswell a 6-6 230 pound Bengals rookie from Kansas sports a Mohawk hairstyle to gain a mental edge as he battles Bo Harris for a starting outside linebacker spot. He says the cut signals readiness to play and has drawn laughs but not eroded his focus. First year coach Forrest Gregg plans a 34 defense this season needing depth at linebacker.
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Phillies amphetamine probe fizzled after all star break
A Reading doctor prescribed Desoxyn to Phillies players but no players are suspected of crimes. The Berks County DA says the inquiry centered on the physician and those who filled prescriptions, with players interviewed as witnesses and none named as defendants.
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