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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1977
Page
6
Regis McAuley comments pin NCAA probe into four Cincinnati players who transferred to Arizona amid alleged UA coaching staff tampering. Ralph Staub demands affidavits for infractions review. Tony Mason notes risk of mass player exodus if issue unsettled, citing Wyoming and Texas coaching moves.
Arizona coach Tony Mason defends recruiting actions after four Cincinnati-bound players fail to secure releases. NCAA denied any investigation. UA athletic director Dave Strack reviews letters as concerns linger over transfer talks. Ohio State and Cincinnati ties cited, with families involved and players eligible for $520 tuition aid.
BYU quarterback Giff Nielsen returns to practice after a broken throwing hand, aiming to start the season opener against Kansas State. Coach LaVell Edwards emphasizes defense as pivotal, with Nielsen the centerpiece of a still-experienced receiving corps and a young but capable backup group, while noting key questions on the offensive line and secondary for the Cougars.
Kansas City pitcher Paul Splittorff carries a no-hitter into the late innings before a pinch single by Charlie Moore in left field breaks it up as the Royals beat the Brewers 2 0 to complete a two game sweep. Splittorff finishes with a one hitter and nine strikeouts.
Major league baseball features Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles at 6 pm on Channel 9. PCL baseball shows Tucson facing Albuquerque at 8:20 pm on KTUC 1400. Extra events include Cleveland at California at 4:10 pm on KFMM FM 99.5 and Oakland at San Francisco at 6 pm on Channel 9.
New coach Tony Mason installs Harry Holt at flanker, boosting his pro hopes. Holt, 210 pounds with 4.5 speed, replied to summer workouts by gaining 14 pounds and showing improved discipline and team cohesion. He aims to win the WAC title, beat Arizona State, and be ready for the Pac‑10 next year. Camp notes praise Valeente's defense and Mason’s leadership as the squad prepares for Sept. 10 opener at Auburn.
In Akron, Raymond Floyd Hale Irwin and Tom Weiskopf led the opening round of the World Series of golf as players praised Firestone South’s fair yet demanding layout. Irwin matched 67 with Floyd and Weiskopf, while Mark Hayes shot 68 and Nicklaus Wadkins Player Marsh Ballesteros at 69 amid light winds and delayed start.
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