RPI declines NCAA tourney invite over 1.6 rule
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announced it will not participate in the NCAA University Division soccer tournament because it cannot subscribe to the 1.6 grade rule. Dr. Byron Evans said the policy raises potential loss of financial aid for student athletes and emphasized RPI’s stance against athletic-based scholarships. The Engineers finished 8-2-1 and had been set to face Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Army Named Replacement In NCAA Soccer Tourney
Cortland New York AP Army's soccer team was named to replace Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the NCAA tournament after RPI declined the invitation. RPI, Long Island University and Buffalo State were invited. Army fills the vacancy with an 8-2-0 record and meets Trinity College of Hartford.
Golfers Kiss Sparks Club Fee Shakeup at Fulford
In PORK England John Callaghan and Susan Gedge both 20, from York University Golf Society, shared a kiss after drives to a raucous reaction from the club house. The Fulford Golf Club canceled their cut price concession, reinstating full $53 yearly subscriptions while the partner of the pair and 18 others faced penalties. The couple defended their action as harmless, comparing it to a customary pat on the back among players, while the committee cited rules of golf as the reason for the punishment.
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Moore Ivy Back of Week Shines in Ivy League rout
Ellis Moore Princeton sophomore fullback set Ivy League records by scoring five touchdowns and 30 points in the Tigers 45-6 win over Harvard. He leads the league with 48 points on eight touchdowns, while Marty Domres Columbia remains top in total offense and passing. Harvard Vic Gatto leads rushing and Bill Wazevich Columbia tops receiving. Yale leads in total offense and defense.
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Snyder Fired As Coach At Marshall
Marshall University President Stewart H. Smith announced the firing of head football coach Charlie Snyder after a winless stretch of ten games. Snyder, hired in 1959, posted an overall 25-57-3 record and will be offered another university position as Marshall closes the season with a game against East Carolina.
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Nicklaus Named PGA Player of the Year in 1967
Jack Nicklaus defeated Arnold Palmer by a wide margin to win the Professional Golfer of the Year honor at the PGA annual meeting in Palm Beach Florida. The 27 year old Golden Bear tops Palmer in votes with Don January a distant third among 32 voting players and writers.
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UCLA Seeks First-Ever No 1 Finish in AP Poll Fight
UCLA elevated to first in the AP major-college poll after a 48-0 win over Washington with Oregon State upsetting USC. Tennessee Purdue and Indiana follow in the top five as UCLA aims for a historic season-ending top spot, while several opponents prepare for final regular-season games.
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Houston Cougars Take Lead In Major Offense Stats
New York AP Houston dominated Memphis State 35 18 to seize first in major college football in total offense rushing and punting per National Collegiate Sports Services figures. Houston averaged 258.4 yards total offense 132 rushing yards and 50.3 punting across eight games. Texas El Paso leads in passing and scoring. Oklahoma headlines defense with low points allowed.
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State U funds athletics. bans state-paid subsidies
Albany AP report: State University will finance intercollegiate athletics from its own funds, about 1.2 million dollars yearly, under a Board of Trustees policy adopted last month. The policy bans state-paid subsidies and ties athletics funding to overall student interests, with gate receipts going to the university income fund and chancellor empowered to set mandatory physical education for freshmen and sophomores.
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Cubs Open 1968 Home Schedule Versus Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs announced their 1968 home schedule with 81 games on 74 dates and seven doubleheaders. They will open the home season April 13 against the world champion St Louis Cardinals.
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Miller Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery For Hawks
St Louis Hawks forward Jay Miller had acute appendicitis surgery yesterday and will miss three to four weeks. Miller entered the hospital Monday and Dr Stan London, the Hawks team physician, performed the operation.
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Falcons Sign former Vikings Giants DB Fitzgerald
The Atlanta Falcons announced signing defensive back Mike Fitzgerald, a free agent with prior stops at Minnesota and New York. He is slated to join the taxi squad as a second year player from Iowa State.
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Last Cowboy Of 60 Pool To Retire
Dallas Cowboys tight end Frank Clarke, the last remaining 1960 expansion draft player, plans likely retirement after this season. A 34 year old with 1964 AP All NFL honors, Clarke cited good health and desire to retire at the right stage. He hopes to work with the Federal Housing Authority in Dallas after football.
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Hoosiers Drill As Pont Praises Minnesota Size
Indiana coach John Pont directed a spirited workout as he warned about Minnesota’s size and quickness. Fullback Terry Cole returned to practice after an injury while Indiana held the No. 3 AP ranking.
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Kearns Aims For Depth As Engineers Open Season
Garry Kearns enters his fourth year at Rensselaer Poly with the deepest squad of his tenure. He notes last season’s 8 15 1 finish suffered from limited depth and fatigue, as teams dressed fewer players. This year seven juniors nine sophomores and three seniors join the lineup. He hopes ECAC playoff progress follows a tougher schedule as the Engineers meet former RPI stars in the Alumni-Varsity game Saturday at 8:10 pm in the Field House.
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