WAC tightens transfer rules as athletes seek grade fixes
The Western Athletic Conference discusses eligibility and transfer limits with athletic directors proposing that grades earned off home campuses cannot be transferred back. The council also weighs keeping or closing loopholes on junior college eligibility and adding football officials per game. Arizona already bans freshmen. Texas Western eyes a new head coach option.
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Cowboys Sign Sprinter Hayes
Dallas signs Olympic sprint champion Bob Hayes to a three year NFL contract. Hayes, a Florida A&M star, plans to try as a flanker back with Dallas after turning from track dominance including world records in the 100 yard dash 9.1 seconds and 100 meters to pursue pro football full time. He will cash in on his speed as a receiver and return man and says he may leave track competition. He also holds world records in the 60 and 70 yard dashes and ran on a world record sprint relay team.
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Arizona Wildcats Top Texas Tech In Rebound Battle 77 75
Arizona, a smaller squad for the season, out-rebounded Texas Tech 44 to 26 to upset the Red Raiders 77 to 75 at Bear Down Gym. Bob Hansen led UA with 21 points, Ted Pickett grabbed 12 boards, and Dub Malaise scored 27 for Tech while Arizona showcased balanced scoring and hustle on the boards.
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Tech Raiders Edge? Arizona Wins Tight Clutch Thriller
Texas Tech Coach Gene Gibson lamented a 77-75 loss to Arizona, noting tough rebounding by the Wildcats. Arizona's hustle under the boards led to a narrow upset as Buddy Doolen battled inside for position.
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WAC Cagers Retain Early Winning Pace
WAC teams continued their hot pace with three more victories. Arizona edged Texas Tech 77-75, Wyoming crushed Montana 94-66, and New Mexico defeated Long Beach State. The wins push the conference to 16-1 against nonconference foes and 15-0 at home. Arizona State faces Seattle next, aiming to sustain the run on the road after opening win in Seattle.
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Towncats Fete Gridders Tonight At UA Banquet
The 1964 University of Arizona football team will be honored at the Towncat Banquet at the Pioneer Hotel with Rev Donn Moomaw as featured speaker. Dinner is $5 per person, 7 o clock. Awards to include captains John Briscoe and Larry Fairholm and multiple, including Governor's Award and Defensive Award, will be announced. 38 varsity players were eligible for letters. Arizona finished 3 1 in the Western Athletic Conference as co champions.
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Villanova Scratches Up College Cage Ladder
Villanova's Wildcats rise in the rankings after a 61-60 overtime win over Princeton as Bill Melchionni nets the decisive two. North Carolina defeats Kentucky 82-67 while top teams like Michigan and Indiana post wins.
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Stallings Takes Texas A&M Job
Gene Stallings, formerly Bryant's assistant at Alabama, named head coach of Texas A&M as Hank Foldberg becomes full-time athletic director. Stallings, 29, from Paris, Texas, joins on a four year contract to lead the struggling Aggie program with Foldberg's backing. Stallings praised the challenge and confidence shown by Foldberg and the board.
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Bear) Bryant
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Hank) Foldberg
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Kittens Hand PC Defeats Phoenix College 83 75 in Tilt
Arizona's freshmen boys rally from a halftime two point deficit to beat Phoenix College. Ron Hayek scores 24 and grabs 20 rebounds while Dick Root and Don Schroeder add 18 each. Phoenix College top scorer Bob Wallace nets 17 as Kittens dominate rebounding 52-41.
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Case Resigns NC State Post
Everett Case resigns as North Carolina State basketball coach due to extreme fatigue after 19 seasons with the Wolfpack. Athletic Director Roy Clogston approves assistant Press Maravich as head coach and allows Case to serve as advisory coach. Case had a 378-133 record before this season.
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Tokyo Olympic sprinter Henry Carr signs with New York Giants
Henry Carr, double Tokyo gold medalist in sprinting, signs with the New York Giants. Carr, a former Arizona State flanker and defensive back, sat out most of 1963 due to injuries and did not play this year until the Olympics. He won the 200-meter gold and ran on the victorious 1,600-meter relay team. Carr hails from Detroit.
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