Proposals Ease Amateur Sports Rules for Olympics
Washington reports that a White House Olympics panel urged creation of a Central Sports Organization to supplant the U S Olympic Commission. It would allow U S amateurs to accept money from endorsements and related activities, while funds for competition remain restricted.
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Tennessee topples Kentucky in overtime clash
Reggie Johnson scored 18 points as the visiting Volunteers edged Kentucky 71-67 in overtime. Johnson and Bernard King fueled the rally while Ernie Grunfeld added 22 for Tennessee to move SEC records toward 4-0. Jack Givens led Kentucky with 23 as the Wildcats shot 32 percent. Cincinnati stayed unbeaten with an 84-61 win over Dayton, led by Bob Miller's 18 points and 22 rebounds.
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Leeper resigns as coach at Prairie High School
Gary Leeper former Washington High School athlete and Cedar Rapids Prairie football coach resigns after three seasons as Prairie football coach He remains head track coach and will teach physical education Leeper is the son of Mrs Ferne Leeper of Washington Iowa.
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Arkansas Gems to appear at Brighton
The world renowned Arkansas Gems girls basketball team will perform at the Brighton School at 7 30 p m Tuesday Jan 18 for the Brighton Community Chamber of Commerce benefit. They will present a half time show featuring Elvera Peps Neuman. Brighton fire department Retail Bureau Chamber of Commerce and local farmers will play the Gems. Tickets on sale at the gate.
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Stockton Has Strong Pebble Tucson Open Bid This Week
Stockton in Tucson flashback season shows improved ball striking this week boosting his chances alongside three time defending champ Miller and U S Open king Pate. He aims for the $200000 Tucson Open after a rough week last time and near victory at the Phoenix Open earlier in 1976.
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Fox Hunt Brief Invites Local Hunters Saturday
All area hunters are invited to join the fox hunt on Saturday January 15. The group will meet at the safe barn west of Washington on old highway 92 at 9 30 a.m. Nineteen hunters participated in last week’s hunt.
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Cyclones Fall To Kansas State In Key Big Eight Clash
Iowa State's zone defense slowed Kansas State early but could not contain them in the second half as Kansas State pulled away to a 62-54 win in Manhattan. Mike Evans led the Wildcats with steady scoring while Iowa State struggled for rhythm in both halves. The game featured tense defense and limited shooting for both squads, with Kansas State building a late cushion.
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