Research shows sports sponsorship increase Although countless articles, I-A institutions, 82 programs including one in the NCAA added 146 women’s sports News, have reported that a while 19 programs dropped 33. shortage of money is causing The net gain was 113 women’s 13 numerous intercollegiate ath- sports. letic programs to cut back The reports of program cut- 12 sports, recently completed backs were heaviest during the NCAA research indicates that early summer (the NCAA 11 the number of sports spon- News story appeared May 15), sored by NCAA member insti- but they have been as recent as 10 tutions actually has increased the September 15 issue of The Average over the last three years. Chronicle of Higher Education number of Contrary to most of the re- (“Growing Deficits Force Col- sports 9 ports, the gain has been partic- leges to Eliminate Some Var- ularly pronounced in Division sity Sports”). I-A institutions. During the Even though the number of period from 1978-79 to 1980-81, sports programs has grown, it 21 institut,ions dropped men’s seems clear that intercolle- sports, 62 added them and 53 giate athletic programs still remained the same. The 21 are short on money. But this members that dropped sports latest research would indicate eliminated a total of 143 that, although times are diffi- sports, but the 62 that added cult, athletic programs are sports took on an additional providing more opportunities 132. The net gain was 89 men’s for participation than ever be- Div. I Div. Ii Div. III Div. I Div. II Div. III sports. fore. men’s sports. The number of women’s The totals for all institu- dropped a total.--- of-^ 238 men’s of 369 men’s sports. . . . sports sponsored grew at an tions studied follow: sports since lY78-7Y. l 316 programs have main- l 343 programs have added a even faster rate. At Division l 158 programs have l 219 programs added a total tained the same number of Continued on page 5

VOL. 17 - NO. 14 October 15, 1980 Meeting of CEOs deemed a success The first NCAA-sponsored NCAA Governance, Organiza- meeting of selected chief exec- tion and Services recommend- utive officers, held September ed such an annual gathering as 29-30 at the Hyatt Regency a means of more effectively Hotel in Kansas City, earned involving chief executives in the praise of those attending discussion of the major policy and will result in the meeting areas in intercollegiate athlet- becoming an annual activity. ics. A total of 27 presidents and It was offered as a discussion chancellors representing Divi- forum and educational pro- sion I conferences and institu- gram but was not designed to tions attended the’ initial be a decision-making meeting. meeting. Each Division I vot- Each chief executive in at- ing allied conference was invit- tendance will receive a sum- ed to send one chief executive, mary of the meeting for use in and 24 of the 25 conferences communicating with the other were represented. On a propor- presidents in the conference or tionate basis, presidents of four region represented. independent institutions were After introductory remarks invited and three of those at- by President Flynn, the atten- tended the meeting. dees heard a detailed report by “The chief executives com- the Special Committee on pleted an evaluation form be- NCAA Governance, Organiza- fore leaving the meeting and tion and Services presented by unanimously indicated that James Frank, chairman; John Pennsylvania State University President John W. Oswald (left) and Washington State University President the NCAA should conduct L. Toner and Kenneth J. Glenn Terrell confer during the meeting of chief executive officers held September 29-30 in Kansas City. At the meeting, 27 presidents representing Division I member institutions discussed several key athletic such a meeting annually,” re- Weller, members of the com- issues. ported William J. Flynn, mittee, and Ruth M. Berkey, a NCAA president, who chaired former member of the commit- the meeting. “All participants tee now serving as NCAA said the meeting was worth- director of women’s champion- while, with 70 percent check- ships. Commissioners discuss issues ing a response marked ‘ex- William D. Kramer of tremely worthwhile.’ ” Squire, Sanders and Dempsey, The Collegiate Commission- implications, the report of the and Steve Hatchell, Big Eight Flynn said the division the Association’s Washington, ers Association held a special Special Committee on NCAA Conference; Wayne Duke and steeiing committees would D.C., legal counsel, presented a meeting October l-2 at the Governance, Organization and *John Dewey, Big Ten Confer- begin in their October meet- status report on Title IX, in- Kansas City International Services and proposed legisla- ence; Robert M. Whitelaw, ings to plan a similar meeting cluding an extensive analysis Airport to receive background tion for the 1981 NCAA Con- Eastern College Athletic Con- for 1981. “With this type of of the Title IX investigator’s information from the NCAA vention, primarily in the areas ference; David Price, Missouri advance planning, we hope we manual. staff on various current issues of academic requirements and Valley Conference; Wiles Hal- will be able to conduct concur- The chief executives also in athletics. recruiting restrictions. lock and Mike Slive, Pacific-10 rent meetings for Divisions II considered primary legislative Walter Byers, executive Conference; Lewis A. Cryer, and III chief executives, as well topics anticipated for the 1981 The meeting was chaired by director; William B. Hunt and Pacific Coast Athletic Associa- as Division I,” he said. The NCAA Convention, including Ted C. Tow, assistant execu- Fred Jacoby, Mid-American tion; C. M. Newton, South- Divisions II and III sessions financial aid, recruiting and Athletic Conference commis- tive directors; Ruth M. Ber- eastern Conference; Kenneth were canceled this year when academic matters. sioner and president of the key, director of women’s G. Germann, Southern Con- only a few presidents were able John R. Davis, chairman of chamuionshiDs, and Stephen CCA. ference; Clifton M. Speegle, to accept invitations to repre- the Committee to Review R. Mbrgan,*executive &sis- Others in attendance were Southwest Athletic Confer- sent those divisions. NCAA Financial Aid Legisla- tant, appeared before the CCA Robert C. James, Atlantic ence, and Joseph L. Kearney, The meeting was scheduled tion, discussed that topic, in- members to review Title IX Coast Conference; Carl James Western Athletic Conference. after the Special Committee on Continued on page 3 The Editor’s View Sponsorship news encouraging The news that sports sponsorship actu- brings heartening news. The doomsday ally is up at NCAA colleges and universi- conclusion drawn from the perceived re- ties comes as a very pleasant surprise. duction in programs was that intercolle- Throughout the spring and summer, it giate athletics was on the downturn. Now, seemed as though each day brought news any doubters would be pressed to prove of another program failure. No program that point since more opportunities than The approaching scandal? seemed sacred; big institutions as well as ever before exist for varsity participation. By Blaine Newnham small were forced to curtail their athletic Ironically, just as the NCAA research Eugene Register-Guard programs. revealed an increase in intercollegiate The phone rings, and somehow you know the question. Now, The list seemed to grow daily and the sports sponsorship, a survey by the Na- can you find the answer? plea went out from many quarters- tional Federation of State High School “Did Muhammad Ali ever fight Archie Moore? And if he did, including this one-for more austerity. Associations showed that sports participa- who won?” As it develops, there still is much to be tion in the nation’s high schools had de- You go to the Ring Record Book and discover that, yes, they did fight, and Ali won. said for austerity. The recently completed clined in the last year after a decade of You tell the guy on the phone. NCAA research indicates that more sports heady growth (see page 3). are being sponsored now than during the “Great,” he says, “but now tell my friend.” You tell the friend quickly and get off the line. You don’t want 1978-79 academic year. The average The NFSHSA has improved its data collection techniques, so it is possible the the guy recognizing your voice or tracing your phone line. People number of men’s sports sponsored at each who lose bets don’t do so gracefully. NCAA institution in 1980-81 is 9.3, com- decline could be the result of more precise reporting. Unfortunately, declining enroll- A few sports writers have been known to tell one guy one pared to 9.1 in 1978-79. Projected over the answer and one another. And then hang up posthaste and start ment in the nation’s secondary schools entire membership of 740 institutions, that laughing. But those guys might need police protection to get means there are about 6,827 men’s sports, appears to be at least a partial factor. The home. almost 250 more than three years ago. For implication that holds for the continued We will continue to answer sports trivia questions if we can women, the average for 1980-81 is 6.7 sports growth of college sports is not good. find the answers. It isn’t always that easy to determine who per institution, compared to 6.4 in 1978-79. After everything is considered, the cur- quarterbacked the Detroit Lions in 1975 or who played shortstop Therefore, there currently are about 4,950 rent score is as follows: Intercollegiate for the Seattle Pilots in 1969. But we try. women’s sports sponsored, an increase of athletic programs are not as strapped as But we will not tell you the line on the Monday night football game or the odds on the sixth game of the World Series or give nearly 300 since 1978-79. first thought, but times unquestionably you the race results from the State Fair at Salem. Although approximately 550 sports have have been better. New division sports- Newspapers throughout the country are infatuated with “The been added, there is no readily apparent sponsorship criteria have achieved the Latest Line” and “Jimmy The Greek.” I know we were. new source of revenue. For that reason, purpose of increased participation oppor- True lmpartlallty: There is little doubt that the betting line economic times are tough. The key to tunities. What the future has in store is not listed for a game is probably the most expert way of comparing survival still seems to rest in maintaining clear, but perhaps NCAA members have two teams. Nobody is more impartial than some guy in Las Vegas the tightest monetary belt possible. shown that the elimination of programs is setting odds. Still, the fact remains that this research more of a last resort than first thought. It is difficult for sports writers and their readers to ferret the truth from a college football coach. One type will sing a song of woe to get his team fired up; another will be far too optimistic, but again with the aim of influencing his players. The only thing influencing the oddsmaker is money, and he can make more if the line is accurate. But as helpful as they might be, the odds are not quoted so you Terry Donahue, football coach Frank Maloney, football coach and I can compare the relative value of two teams. They are given University of California, Los Angeles Syracuse University to induce people to place bets. W6Shington Post The New York Times And while you and your neighbor might bet a dinner on the “We need tougher standards for kids apply- “Some schools don’t seem to care if they’re Stanford game, more often than not, bets are being placed with ing to college. Some kids aren’t prepared for put on probation for a year. So they can’t win organized gambling. college and should be sent to a prep school or a their conference title or go to a bowl game, but We have all been repulsed by the college athletic scandal of junior college for a year or two if necessary. they still appear on national television, they 1980. What was looked on at first as a few “Mickey Mouse” Some kids simply don’t belong in college. It’s still win games and meanwhile their program is courses here and a few phony courses there has turned into a going to be hard to turn down a kid who can run being expanded. When they come off probation, full-scale episode of academic cheating by athletic departments. great with a football but maybe, for the sake of they go right to a bowl game again. And if you thought it could only happen at Nevada-Las Vegas the kid and the school, there are times when “Instead, they should be taken off television or Southwestern Louisiana, then you’re wrong. It could and did that’s the best thing. for five years. It’s like a war. You win a war, you happen right here in little Eugene, Oregon. “A lot of kids who come into school who don’t let the loser stay strong so they’ll start There is growing concern that the next great scandal in college aren’t prepared are a part of the minority fighting again.” athletics will find athletes, and perhaps even coaches, involved programs that have been set up. We need those with organized crime in the shaving of points. minority programs. But let’s do it right. Let’s Charles Harris, athletic director Another compromise: If coaches and athletes can reconcile not just say, ‘Okay, kid, we let you in school, Unlverslty of Pennsylvanla Philadelphia inquirer getting academic credits for doing no class work, then they might you’re on your own, go play football and stay well reconcile missing a few 20-footers or open-field tackles to eligible.’ Let’s really help them with remedial “I’ll tell you, I worry. I worry like hell. There keep the score down. programs and try and make being at the damn are so many good people out there who believe In the Eastern sports culture, gambling is a way of life. I’ll college mean something besides football.” in some very basic things that I think made never forget the night in Madison Square Garden when Oregon John Underwood, sports writer college athletics great, and all of a sudden you was favored by 11 points over St. Peter’s of New Jersey. Forty Sports Illustrated cover the full spectrum from the agents who Phi Delta Keppen seconds remained and the Ducks had the ball and a nine-point hold kids out of competition to parents who get lead. “No one, least of all me, devalues the role of greedy and say, ‘What are you going to give athletics. I’m certainly not going to pretend A scruffy little character approached Dick Harter from behind me?’ to high school coaches who say, ‘The kid’11 the bench and shrieked, “Coach, I need two. Gimme two, gimme that I get my inspiration from being antiathlet- only come if I get a job,’ to Little League its. Just the opposite. Both as a young athlete two.” coaches who scream on the sidelines. . . I think The guy wasn’t an alum from Salem. He didn’t care about Dick and later as a journalist, coaches have always at some point in time we will see a sane been special people to me-especially at the Harter or Ronnie Lee or the Oregon Ducks. He was trying to approach, but before then I think we’ll see the cover a bet. lower level where coaches spend countless bottom fall out of everything. hours for very little remuneration to help Gambling is habit-forming and often hazardous to your health. “It appears to me (that) in the last two or young people. But the problem is, as I see it, We don’t want to encourage it in Eugene. three months people are beginning to kind of that for too long we have dumped the problems Certainly, a case can be made that horse racing is a beautiful, purge themselves. But I’m certain there are of the system in the laps of coaches and said, legitimate sport. We would not dispute that case and for those just as many people who are finding out how ‘Okay, here it is. The system is failing. We’re who love horses and racing we apologize for not running the bad it (the cheating) is and saying, ‘Let’s not going to give you these problems to cope with.’ results of horse racing in this state and elsewhere. talk about this right now.’ That’s the part that “In doing that, I think we’ve opened the door But it is our feeling that horse racing survives as a vehicle for scares me. That’s the big scandal.” for underachievement through the educational gambling. Take away parimutuel betting and the crowds drawn system. We’ve demanded less and less of our to the track will dwindle to the size of those that watch a polo youngsters. Then what happens is, when they match. reach college we say, ‘All right, here are the We will continue to cover the Kentucky Derby and other races fruits of our labor, these kids who can barely of that magnitude. And, frankly, we should do a better job read beyond the sixth-grade level, and you NEWS :f:‘;i;.; ip,‘=b”,::::: covering the significant races which yield the contenders for coaches are responsible for keeping them eligi- Published by the Natlonal Collegiate Athletic Association, racing’s Triple Crown. Nail Avenue at 63rd Street, P.O. Box 1906. Shawnee But we are not going to supply the information for office pools, ble, keeping your program going, filling the Mission. Kansas 66222 Phone. 913/364-3220 Subscrip- stadium and keeping your budget in the black.’ tion rate: $9 annually. for regional tout sheets or for those who just want to place a That’s the kind of pressure that is put on The editorial page of the NCAA News 18 atfered as a page friendly wager. of op~mon. The wews expressed on this page do not For what little there is to be gained, there is much more that coaches, pressure that is brought about by a necessarily represent a consensus of the NCAA member- failing system.” can be lost. And you can bet on that. 2 International body rejects USWF bid The United States Wrestling Executive Board in December Federation recently was I978 voted to retain its recog- turned down in its bid to be- nition of AAU/WD. come recognized as the nation- At that time, the USWF al governing body for amateur brought a suit against the wrestling by the International USOC and AAU/WD to com- Federation for Amateur Wres- pel enforcement of the arbitral tling (FILA). award against the two defen- In a meeting of the FILA dants. Judge William Stewart Congress at the Summer of the District of Columbia en- Olympics in Moscow, FILA tered an order requiring USOC reaffirmed the AAU Wrestling and AAU/WD to recommend Division as the national gov- and support USWF’s applica- erning body in wrestling. tion for membership in FILA. However, the USWF has ini- FILA’s Bureau, however, tiated action in U.S. District said the arbitrators and Judge Court for the Northern Dis- Stewart were not competent to, trict of Ohio requesting the deal in these issues, leaving the court to apply the recently decision to the FILA Congress. amended Amateur Sports Act However, according to to AAU/WD. USWF Executive Director Under the terms of the Steve Combs, the ruling by amendment, recently adopted FILA is not the final step. by Congress, if a national gov- Combs now has turned to the erning body member of the Federal court in Ohio to apply United States Olympic Com- the Amateur Sports Act and University of Missouri, Columbia, Chancellor Barbara S. Uehling (left) was among the 27 university mittee loses “challenge” arbi- points out that in any event, it presidents and chancellors who attended a meeting of chief executive officers September 29-30 in Kansas tration-which the AAU did always is possible for USWF to City. The event was well received, and plans are for it to be conducted annually. more than two years ago-that initiate another arbitration national governing body challenge to AAU/WD. member cannot participate in “The new USOC arbitration Federal grants to the USOC or procedure under the act,” said exercise the powers of a na- Combs, “has a lot more teeth in High school participation down tional governing body set forth it than the previous act pro- Figures collected by the Na- in the act; cedure under which we Most Popular Sports tional Federation of State soys In a I978 arbitration pro- brought our original challenge. High School Associations show Schools Partlclpant8 ceeding conducted under pro- And I have no doubt we would that sports participation for a 1. Basketball 17.175 (+ 177) 1. Football 957.759 (-45.190) cedures of the United States win again. USWF continues to surveyed group of 20,000 high 2. Track and field (outdoor) 14,853 ( + 230) 2 Basketball 569,228 (-50,373) Olympic Committee, the expand its participants and schools declined for the second 3 Football 14,280 (-63) 3. Track and field (outdoor) 524,890 (-37,677) USWF was declared entitled to programs while AAU/WD, 4. Baseball 13,371 (-95) 4. Baseball 415,860 ( + 199) consecutive year. 5. Golf 9.825 ( + 232) 5. Wrestling 273,326 (-8,378) replace AAU/WD as the na- which essentially exists on 6. Cross country 9,654 (-248) 6 Cross country 163.094 (-7.032) tional governing body. Despite USOC development funds, is The 1980 National Federa- tion Sports Participation Sur- 7. Tenms 9,192 ( + 330) 7 Soccer 133,649 ( + 1,576) this arbitral award, the USOC losing ground.” 8 Wrestlmg 8,751 ( + 68) 8. Tennis 131,290 (-25,086) vey indicated that slightly 9 Soccer 3,879 ( + 96) 9. Golf 117,273 (-395) fewer than 1.63 million female 10. Swimming and diving 3,828 ( + 8) 10. Swlmmmg and dlvmg 84,204 (-11,514) and 3.52 million male partici- GidS Letter to the editor pants competed in interscho- Schools Participants lastic athletics during the last 1. Basketball 16,040 (-938) 1. Basketball 409.894 (-39.801) school year, compared to 1.85 2. Track and field (outdoor) 13,319 ( + 97) 2. Track and field (outdoor) 382.584 (-31,459) Race-walking advocated million female and 3.71 million 3 Volleyball 10,464 (-60) 3. Volleyball 265.120 ( + 3,304) To the editor: am still waiting. male participants during 1979. 4. Tennis 8,443 (+ 166) 4 Softball 184,701 ( + 3,430) The decline is 12 percent for 5. Softball 7.789 (-58) 5. Cross country 82,124 (+ 23.119) I note the pride taken in the Officials of the Athletics girls and five percent for boys. 6. Cross country 6,095 ( + 961) 6. Swimming and diving 68,585 (-12.048) accomplishments of the long Congress of the USA stand 7. Gymnastics 3,394 ( + 134) 7. Gymnastics 62,142 (-3,307) list of “NCAA athletes” se- ready to help the NCAA in the The NFSHSA’s newsletter, 0 Golf 3,237 ( + 547) 8 Field hockey 52.879 (-6.800) lected for the United States development of the officials the National Federation Press, 9. Swimming and diving 3,197 (-319) 9. Golf 32.903 ( + 8.970) 10. Field hockey 1,726 (-233) 10. Soccer 26,716 (+ 3,241) Olympic Team (NCAA News, needed to properly stage colle- said explanations for the de- August 15, 1980), and I share giate race-walking events. For cline were uncertain but that community financial support. third with 383,000 girls and your pride in them, having the good of the next USA more precise reporting prac- “The figures provide a warn- 525,000 boys. Olympic effort, for the good of tices and declining enrollment been an Olympian myself, and ing that we should be doubling The boys’ sport showing the the nation’s international also their frustration in being could be among the causes. our efforts to encourage stu- greatest gain in participants stature in track and field, for unable to compete in the “The decline in participation dent participation in and com- was soccer, which increased by the rights of future “NCAA Olympic Games. is cause for concern,” said munity support of high school 1,600. However, boys’ basket- athletes” who wish to compete For six of those listed- NFSHSA Executive Director activities or someday we won’t ball dropped off by 50,000, in race walking, I again urge trackmen Marco Evoniuk Brice B. Durbin, “even if we have these programs as educa- while football and track and the NCAA to add race walking (Colorado), James Heiring can explain it fully by more tional tools.” field declined by 45,000 and to its championship track and ( Wisconsin-Parkside), Daniel sophisticated collection tech- Basketball continued to 38,000, respectively. field program. O’Connor (Tennessee), Carl niques and declining enroll- rank as the most popular sport Girls’ cross country zoomed Schueler (Frostburg State), Elliott Denman ments. This is a time when with 410,000 girls and 569,000 from 32,000 participants to Todd Scully (Lynchburg) and Asbury Park (New Jersey) school athletics needs to be boys competing. Football 82,000, an increase of 357 per- Larry Walker (Northridge Press Sports Writer reaching out for more students ranked second with 958,000 cent. However, girls’ basket- State)-there is a double frus- U.S. Olympic Team, I956 in order to broaden the base of boys, while track and field was ball decreased by 40,000. tration involved. While they’re “NCAA ath- letes,” they were unable to compete in NCAA events as CEO meeting undergraduates because their events, the ZO- and 50-kilome- Continued from page 1 Steering Committee, and Clif- Chief executives attending Naval Academy (Eastern College Athletic ter race walks, never have eluding consideration of the ford F. Sjogren, president of the meeting: Conference). been on the NCAA track and Title IX proportionality ruling the American Association of Ernest A. Boykinx. Mixeiwippi Valley Aubrey K. Lucas. University of Southern field program. They made the State IJmverslty (Southwestern Athletic Mississnppl (independent); Rev. Donald P. as it may impact upon NCAA Collegiate Registrars and Ad- Conference): Rodnev H. Brady. Webrr Merrifield, Loyola Marymount University Olympic team only by their financial aid policies and the missions Officers and a member State College (Big Sky Conference); Very (Went Coast Athletic Conference); Wendell perseverance in “outside” NCAA governance report. of the NCAA Academic Test- Rev. John H. Cortelyou. DePaul University H. Nedderman. Univerai(y of Texas, Arling- (independent ). Constantine Curris. Murray ton (Southland Conference); dohn W. Os- events. Robert C. James, chairman ing and Requirements Com- State Universitv (Ohio Valley Conference); wald, Pennsylvania State Univernrty (mde- For many years, the NCAA of the NCAA Recruiting Com- mittee. That topic included a Wllham E. Daiis. Univwaity of New Mrxi- pendent): Charles J. Pmg, Ohio University co (Western Arhletlc Conference): John A (M&American Athletic Conference); Wen- Track and Field Committee mittee, presented the legisla- review of the history of NCAA DiBiaggio, Universit,v of Connecticut (Big ley W. Posvar. University of Pittsburgh has turned down requests to tive recommendations of that academic legislation and rec- East Conference): Jeaae C. Fletcher. Har- (Eastern Athletic Association); Harold F. ommendations regarding ad- din-Simmons Univrrsi(y lTranx Amrriran Robinson, Western Carolina University add race-walking events to its committee and its special sub- Athletic Conference) (Southern Conference). championship program. As an committee of college football missions and progress toward a Porter L. Fortune Jr., University of Mir- John W. Hyan, Indiana University (Big undergraduate in I956 at New and basketball coaches. Those degree. Rwslppi (Southraa~rm Conference): F. Shel- Tvn Conference); Charles H. Samson dr., don Harkncv, Tulane Umver~~ty (Metro- TrxasA&M LJnivrrsicv (Southwenr Athlerw York University, I was assured recommendations dealt with The program ended with a politan Collegiate Conference); Stephen Conference): Howard R. Swearer. Brown by the late Brutus Hamilton recruiting seasons, the contact presentation on enhancing Horn. California State University. Long University (Ivy Group); Glenn Terrell, of California (then president rule and campus visitations. compliance with NCAA regu- Reach (Pacific Coast Athletic Awwiarion). Washington State Univerxitv (Pacific-1O .lohn G. Jl,hn*on. Butler IJnivernity (Mid- Conference). Barbara S. Uehling. LJnivrrs- of the National Collegiate The discussion of possible lations by William L. Mat- western City Conference); Kwhard G. Lan- ry nf M~*soun. Columbia (Big Eight Confer- Coaches Association) that academic regulations was led thews Jr., a member of the rlini. Indiana State University (Missouri ence). and Marvin Wachman, Temple Uni- Valley Conference): Noah N. Langdale dr.. vrrxitv lEaxt Coast Conferenw). Drlbert M. race walking would soon be by Joseph R. Geraud, chair- NCAA Committee on Infrac- Gwrpa State Ilmversity (Sun Belt Confer- Shankrl. IJmvers~ty of Kansas, attended as added to the NCAA program. I man of the NCAA Division I tions. ence): Vice-Adm. William P. Lnwrenw. LJ.S. an ohserver. NCAA News / October 15.1980 3 Women’s sports committees are appointed

Thirty-eight coaches and the NCAA championships and administrators active in make them very attractive to women’s athletics on campuses the women students of NCAA of member institutions have institutions,” she said. been selected to NCAA Divi- The 10 championships were sions II and III women’s sports authorized by the two divisions committees. during the 1980 NCAA Con- They will plan and admin- vention. It is anticipated that ister the five women’s champi- at the January 1981 meeting, onships for each division that each division will consider pro- the NCAA will initiate during posals for additional Divisions the 1981-82 academic year. II and III women’s champion- Thirty-five of the appointees ships. are women, and three are men Division I, which did not who coach women’s teams. have a championships amend- In the sports of field hockey, ment in 1980, also may have swimming and tennis, the women’s events proposed for committees are combined for consideration at the 1981 Con- the two divisions. In basketball vention. and volleyball, separate divi- After their fall meetings, the sion committees have been es- seven committees will pursue Mary Zimmerman Harriet Kimbro Susan J. Petersen tablished. their planning by correspon- Division II Basketball Division Ill Basketball Swrmming Each committee will be re- dence and conference calls sponsible for all aspects of the until next summer, when they conduct of its championship, will hold another series of subject to the approval of the meetings, Berkey said. NCAA Executive Committee. The committee members They will begin meeting im- are: mediately to plan the inaugu- Division II Women’s ration of the respective cham- Basketball pionships. The meeting dates Mary Zimmerman, director are as follows: of athletics for women, Uni- Divisions II and III Basket- versity of South Dakota, ball, October 26-28. chairwoman. Swimming, November 9-11. C. Vivian Stringer, women’s Tennis, November 16-18. basketball coach, Cheyney Field Hockey, November 30- State College. December 2. Alberta Gatling, director of Divisions II and III Volley- athletics for women, North ball, December 7-9. Carolina Central Institute. All meetings will be con- Tiny Laster, director of ath- ducted at the NCAA national letics for women, Tuskegee In- office in Mission, Kansas. stitute. “Planning will include a de- Rita Horky, women’s bas- Carol Arrowsmith Susan Gibbons Carol Pipkorn termination of the size of the ketball coach, Wayne State Tennis Division II Volleyball Divrsion Ill Volleyball championship brackets, dates University. and sites of respective events, Pam Gill, women’s basket- selection procedures, rules to Tom Ratkovich, women’s Penny Dean, women’s ball coach, University of Cali- basketball coach, Occidental swimming coach, Pomona- be utilized and many addition- fornia, Davis. al details,” said Ruth Berkey, College. Pitzer Colleges. NCAA director of women’s Dlvlslon Ill Women’s Women’s Swimming Cathy Klein, women’s swim- championships. “A handbook Basketball Susan J. Petersen, swim- ming coach, State University must be developed containing Harriet Kimbro, women’s ming coach (men and women), College of New York, Potsdam. basketball coach, Fisk Univer- U.S. Merchant Marine Acad- the administrative guidelines Women’s Tennis sity, chairwoman. emy, chairwoman. for each championship,” she Carol Arrowsmith, director added. Barbara Stevens, women’s Brad Erickson, swimming of physical education, Univer- “We are pleased that many basketball coach, Clark Uni- coach (men and women), sity of Maryland, Baltimore prominent coaches and admin- versity. South Dakota State Universi- County, chairwoman. istrators in Divisions II and III Martha Looney, women’s ty. Allison Scruggs, tennis basketball coach, State Uni- Paula Miller, swimming will lend their expertise to for- coach (men and women), versity College of New York, (men and women), California mulating the championship Wayne State University. program and administering the Geneseo. State University, Sacramento. first competitions. Harriett Crannell, director Pat Wall, swimming coach Pam Stanek, women’s tennis coach, Northwest Missouri “We believe their participa- of athletics for women, Milli- (men and women), MacMur- State University. tion wili ensure the quality of kin University. ray College. Yvonne Kauffman, women’s tennis coach, Elizabethtown College. Nancy Stevens Higher education messages produced Eleanor Hutton, director of Field Hockey For the second consecutive ities are featured narrators. telecasts feature 15-second physical education, Emory and year, the NCAA is devoting They include Ernest Boyer, messages during each quarter Henry College. promotional time to a series of president of the Carnegie dealing with topics such as the Lynn Pacala, women’s Sharon Brown, volleyball higher education messages Foundation for the Advance- National Junior College Ath- tennis coach, Occidental Col- coach (men and women), during ABC’s televised cover- ment of Higher Education; letic Association, the National lege. Maryville College (Tennessee). age of NCAA football. Barbara S. Uehling, chancellor Youth Sports Program, the Division ii Women’s Bernette Cripe, women’s Aired during halftime of at the University of Missouri, American Football Coaches Volleyball volleyball coach, Whittier Col- each national telecast, the Columbia; Art Schlichter, Association, higher education lege. Susan Gibbons, director of NCAA messages concentrate Ohio State University quarter- and sports medicine. athletics for women, Le Moyne on the theme “Higher Educa- back; Dr. Denton Cooley, Participating institutions Women’s Field Hockey College, chairwoman. tion-people Preparing for To- noted heart surgeon and 1980 and conferences also are fea- Nancy Stevens, field hockey morrow’s Challenge.” Seven Theodore Roosevelt Award re- tured on various 60-, 30- and Cornieth Y. Russell, director coach, Franklin & Marshall messages produced by NCAA cipient; Peter Dawkins, U.S. 15-second messages during na- of athletics for women, Ken- College, chairwoman. tucky State University. Productions are intended to Army colonel and 1958 Heis- tional and regional telecasts. Sally S. LaPointe, field challenge the viewing audience man Trophy recipient, and Ar- Tania Torrence, women’s hockey coach, Bowdoin Col- to pursue the educational op- thur Ashe, retired tennis pro- volleyball coach, Lincoln Uni- lege. portunities available at the na- fessional. Records book out versity (Missouri). Margaret Peterson, field tion’s colleges and universities. In addition to the go-second The NCAA championship Sue Gozansky, director of hockey coach, University of An introductory message on messages concerning higher records book, 1979-80 National athletics for women, Universi- North Dakota. ABC’s opening telecast ex- education on national tele- Collegiate Championships, is ty of California, Riverside. plained the overall theme of casts, the NCAA also is pro- now available. Suzanne Duprat, field hock- the series. Messages featuring viding 60-second messages on The 371-page book contains Division iii Women’s ey coach, St. Michael’s College. various NCAA member insti- all regional telecasts. Topics records for each of the 43 Na- Volleyball Jodie Burton, field hockey tutions include topics relating include NCAA championships, tional Collegiate Champion- Carol Pipkorn, director of athletics for women, MacMur- coach, Claremont-Mudd- to the environment, teaching, recruiting, the National Feder- ships the NCAA conducts in 19 Scripps Colleges. service to the community, re- ation of State High School As- sports. The publication is ray College, chairwoman. search and opportunities for sociations and sports medicine, available at a cost of $4 to Doris Saracino, director of Susan M. Murray, director financial aid. among others. members and $8 to non- athletics for women, Wilkes of women’s athletics, New Several prominent personal- Both national and regional members. College. Hampshire College.

4 Tribunal announces Football attendance at record levels With six major conferences and all three ation is averaging 12,892 (exactly the same copyright decision groups of major independents showing in- as its final 1979 figure), while the Ivy (12,172 creases over final 1979 figures, college foot- vs. 13,365) and Southland (15,502 vs. 15,868) Nearly $200,000 has been were originated by cable sys- ball attendance continues to stay well ahead are down slightly. awarded to college sports in- tems or cable suppliers were of 1979’s all-time record pace in Division I-A. Eastern independents are UT) 3,452 Der terests by the Copyright Roy- not eligible. The Big Ten again leads the way with a game to 32,782,- Southern independents-up alty Tribunal for cable re- The tribunal heard and con- 66,999 average pe; game, up 3,636 per game 647 per game to 31,255 and all other inde- transmission of events. sidered arguments from over last year’s record high. The Southeast- pendents up 4,348 to 28,443. As a group, the The decision, announced various claimants before de- ern at 59,811 is 2,577 per game above the independents are up 2,655 to 31,560, com- September 11, allocated 12 termining the distribution of paring current averages with final 1979 fig- percent of the $14,734,078.30 the pool (and, as mentioned, record high set last season, and the Big Eight at 54,415 is 988 ahead of last season’s final ures. Excellent weather throughout the fall royalty pool to the Joint future appeals still could alter may be a major factor in the positive reports. Sports Claimants and the the ultimate allocation). The figure, which was second highest in Big Eight history. Comparing the first six full weeks of the NCAA. A separate agreement September 11 decision includ- 1980 season with the same stage of 1979, reached between the JSC and ed the following distribution: Both the Atlantic Coast and Pacific-10 set Division I-A teams now are averaging 35,428 the NCAA provided for 1.25 1. Motion Picture Associa- all-time highs in per-game average last sea- for 368 home games (79.9 percent of capaci- percent of the pool ($184,176) tion of America, Christian son and are barely down from those records ty), compared to 33,876 per game and 77.5 to be claimed by the NCAA for Broadcasting Network so far. The ACC ;s at 39,653 vs. 40,519 and the member colleges it repre- percent of capacity at this point a year ago. and other program syndi- the Pat-10 is averaging 45,165 vs. 46,469. The In Division I-AA, the current average of sents. cators-75 percent. Southwest and Western Athletic also show Imminent distribution of the 19,900 per game is slightly above the 10,679 2. Joint Sports Claimants small drops from 1979’s final figures. The at this point a year ago (adding the 1979 money is not expected, howev- and NCAA-12 percent. SWC is 43,559 vs. 44,253 and the WAC is er, because it is anticipated figures for seven new I-AA members to pro- 3. Public Broadcasting Ser- 27,609 vs. 28,705. vide a valid comparison). However, percent- that one or more of the claim- vice-5.25 percent. ants will appeal to the Federal In the second tier of major conferences, age of capacity Is now 53.4 against 54.6 at courts seeking a modification 4. Music Performing Rights three show big jumps in per-game atten- this point last season. The Southwestern or reversal of the tribunal’s Societies-4.5 percent. dance. The Missouri Valley is up 2,946 to now leads I-AA in conference per-game at- settlement. In addition, the 5. U.S. and Canadian Televi- 15,965, the Mid-American is up 2,832 to tendance at 19,151. Others are the Big Sky, $184,176 does not represent the sion Broadcasters-3.25 16,232 and the Southern is up 2,012 to 12,184 12,146; Ohio Valley, 9,777, and Mid-Eastern, actual amount that might be percent. per game. The Pacific Coast Athletic Associ- 8,422. available to NCAA member The tribunal determined it L institutions because of legal was neither necessary nor fea- expenses incurred by the Joint sible to establish an “un- Sports Claimants and the As- claimed fund” for 1978. In- ESPN contract said to be deficient sociation. steaa,1,. rees were allocatedI. .., to This allocation is the first the claimants as if all eligible The NCAA Television Com- bers for events to be included may not meet certain stan- determined by the Copyright claimants in each category had mittee has advised football- on the NCAA cable series. dards established by the Royalty Tribunal and involves filed valid claims. The share of playing member institutions In the process, ESPN is NCAA agreement. The ESPN broadcasts during 1978. It is each individual claimant in the that Entertainment and using a form of contract dif- contract also grants broad “ex- expected that the decisions categories mentioned above Sports Programming Net- ferent from that used by the clusive” rights to ESPN under reached by the tribunal in al- was determined either by vol- work’s NCAA cable series con- NCAA in 1979 and which has paragraph 1. The NCAA/ locating the fees will establish untary agreement or by a tri- tract is deficient in several not been approved by the ESPN agreement speaks only precedents for allocations in bunal Phase II decision; the aspects. NCAA. The committee indi- to delayed rights with respect to members’ football events. s11hsecplent years. JSC/NCAA division was In an October 6 memoran- cated there are deficiencies in Included in the program- reached by voluntary agree- dum, athletic directors at the contract and suggested l The last sentence of para- ming for which copyright ment. NCAA member institutions that each institution have the graph 3 (c) of the contract is royalties were paid were Three primary factors were were advised to consult legal ESPN contract reviewed by new and is not covered in the hundreds of college sports used by the tribunal in reach- counsel before executing the legal counsel. NCAA/ESPN agreement. The events broadcast in 1978 by ing its decision: document. The points the committee ESPN contract may preclude NCAA-member institutions 1. The harm caused to copy- TV Committee Chairman believed serious enough to the institution from filming and collegiate conferences on a right owners by secondary Wiles Hallock said that this mention include the following: the event or authorizing tele- nonnetwork basis. Events tele- transmissions of copy- year, ESPN, at its election, l The contract contains no vision stations or contracted cast as part of a national series, righted works by cable assumed responsibility from reference to the NCAA/ESPN “highlights” or coaches’ shows such as ABC football and NBC systems. the NCAA for negotiating and National Cable Television to film the event. basketball telecasts, or which Continued on page 7 contracting with NCAA mem- Series. Thus, use of the event Continued on page 7 Sports sponsorship

Contmued from page 7 total of 664 women’s sports minimum number of sports at l 148 programs have the 1978 Convention when dropped a total of 285 women’s they voted to require six. sports. The research was compiled l 189 programs have main- at the request of the Division I tained the same number of Steering Committee. After a women’s sports. limited sampling of 100 insti- tutions at the convention of A significant factor in the the National Association of growth in sports programs may Collegiate Directors of Athlet- be a result of institutions ex- panding their programs to ics last summer revealed an meet division sports sponsor- increase in the number of ship criteria. sports sponsored, the NCAA staff was directed to explore At the 1978 Convention in the matter more deeply. Atlanta, for instance, Division By comparing the sports- I members voted that an insti- sponsorship data on file from tution must sponsor at least the 1978-79 academic year with eight varsity sports to main- the sports-sponsorship infor- tain membership in Division mation recently received for I-A Football. If the institution 1980-81, it was possible to draw has not maintained an average the conclusions that were attendance of 17,000 per home made. ing by 65. A total of 106 insti- creasing or unchanging athlet- men’s sports sponsored by all football game for the last four- In Division LA, a total of 38 tutions indicated they had not ic programs at the 693 institu- NCAA members in 1978-79 year period or if the institu- institutions increased both the reduced the number of sports tions surveyed, only 257 was 9.1, but in 1980-81 it is 9.3. tion’s stadium does not have number of men’s and women’s sponsored during the survey decreased either or both ath- For women, the mean was 6.4 30,099 permanent seats (and sports programs in the three- period. letic programs. That means in 1978-79 but 6.7 in 1980-81. the institution did not average year period. Fourteen in- Division III member institu- that 62.9 percent of the insti- Additional research is being 17,000 for at least one of the creased the number of men’s tions reported a gain of four tut.ions have either left both conducted to compare current past four years), then that in- programs without altering the men’s sports and 146 women’s programs unchanged, in- sponsorship figures with those stitution must sponsor a min- number of women’s programs, sports. A total of 155 Division creased both or increased ei- from the 1973-74 academic imum of 12 intercollegiate while 34 increased their III institutions have not de- ther the men’s or women’s year. By comparing the sports to maintain Division I-A women’s sports while leaving creased the number of sports without decreasing the other. number of sports conducted membership. the number of men’s sports sponsored since 1978-79. One For the entire Association, during those years, the re- Previously, the only sports unchanged. Sixteen were un- finding that would seem par- 434 report,ing institutions stat- search will show how sponsor- sponsorship requirement was changed from 1978-79. ticularly significant relates to ed either a gain or no change in ship has fared since the time the constitutional base of four. The net gain in Division II the overall trend at each insti- the number of sports offered. A the NCAA was advised that Division II members also men’s sports was 32, with Divi- tution. Of the nine possible total of 259 reported a loss. Title IX would apply to ath- implemented a provision for a sion II women’s sports increas- combinations of increasing, de- The average number of letics. NCAA News / October 15,198 IO 5 NCAA seal, logo now available Decals of the NCAA seal and logo are available to the mem- EDITOR’S NOTE Publication of an interpretation in this column bership for decorating campus constitutes official notice to the membership. Questions concerning athletic facilities and offices. these or other 0.I.s should be directed to William B. Hunt, assistant executive director, at the Association’s national ofice (P.O. Box 1906, The decals are produced in Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66222; 91.3/.3&N-.3220). two sizes, 24 inches in diameter and 48 inches in diameter. Outside participation They are printed in gold and black on vinyl with a peel-off Situation: Constitution 3-9-(d) prohibits a student-athlete backing that will adhere to al- from competing on an outside team in his sport during his most any surface. institution’s intercollegiate season if, during that season, he was a member of the institution’s team. (516) The decals, which decorate Question: When is a student-athlete considered to be a sites of NCAA championships, NCAA seal NCAA logo member of the institution’s team for purposes of this regulation? can be made into placards by Answer: A student-athlete is not considered to be a member of using a Masonite backing. decal. The decals will be should be directed to John T. the institution’s team in a sport in any given year until he reports Costs are $5 for the 24-inch shipped from Mission, Kansas. Waters, director of promotion, for practice or competition for that sport in that year; thereafter, decal and $9 for the 48-inch Requests for the vinyl decals at the NCAA national office. he is considered to be a member of that team for the remainder of the season. [C 3-9-(d)] Outslde participation Situation: Constitution 3-9-(d) prohibits a student-athlete Research projects gain funding from competing on an outside team in his sport during his institution’s intercollegiate season if, during that season, he was Five research projects will In addition to funding the a member of the institution’s team. (320) receive NCAA funding during projects mentioned, the Re- Question: Are “pro-am” golf teams, doubles tennis teams and the 1980-81 fiscal year, as rec- search Committee will ask the relay teams in track and field considered to be outside teams for ommended by the Research NCAA Council to permit con- purposes of this legislation? Committee in June and ap- sideration of requests for funds Answer: NO. [C 3-9-(d)] proved at the NCAA Executive to publish appropriate re- Committee’s August meeting. search that has been complet- Outside participation The projects authorized for ed elsewhere, rather than Sltuation: Constitution 3-9-(d) prohibits a student-athlete funding, which totals approxi- funding only the publication of from competing on an outside team in his sport during his mately $25,000, are: NCAA-sponsored research. institution’s intercollegiate season if, during that season, he was 1. Annual study of football The same criteria for funding a member of the institution’s team. (319) fatalities and catastrophic in- would apply as in the past. Question: Is it permissible for a student-athlete to participate juries, conducted by Carl S. Fred Jacoby, chairman of in outside competition as an individual on his own behalf during Blyth of the University of the Research Committee, said his institution’s season in his sport (e.g., golf, tennis, track, North Carolina, Chapel Hill. six additional requests for gymnastics)? This study has been supported 1980-81 funding were rejected, Answer: Yes, as long as he does not compete in such competi- by the NCAA and the Ameri- with the Executive Committee tion as a member of an outside team and represents only himself can Football Coaches Associa- subsequently agreeing. tion since 1931; in 1977, it was in the competition. [C 3-9-(d)] “Some of the proposals did expanded to include cata- Fred Jacoby not comply with the published Outside participation strophic injuries. The annual guidelines for NCAA research, Situation: Constitution 3-9-(d) prohibits a student-athlete allocation is $2,500. NCAA member institutions while others needed additional from competing on an outside team in his sport during his 2. Annual grant to the Na- sponsoring intercollegiate la- refinement,” Jacoby explained. institution’s intercollegiate season if, during that season, he was tional Operating Committee crosse and has the support of “However, the committee en- a member of the institution’s team. (321) on Standards for Athletic the U.S. Intercollegiate La- couraged several of the appli- Ouestlon: Would the student-athlete be considered a member Equipment (NOCSAE), crosse Association among its cants to submit. the proposals $3,000. again next year after making of the institution’s team, and therefore bound by the provisions members. The allocation is 3. Annual supplemental $2,700. specified modifications.” of Constitution 3-9-(d), if he were: (a) ineligible to participate but funding to the National Ath- 5. Initial funding for the next Jacoby also emphasized the received financial aid for his particular sport, (b) ineligible to letic Injury/Illness Reporting study of “Revenues and Ex- committee’s interest in en- participate but practiced with a squad or team in a particular System (NAIRS). This grant, penses of Intercollegiate Ath- couraging requests for funding sport, (c) eligible to participate but was not permitted to do so to support computer costs for letic Programs.” This study is for worthy research activities other than taking part in practice sessions with the squad or data analysis and responses to updated every four years by having broad application to team in his sport, (d) eligible to participate but was not permitted inquiries concerning athletic Mitchell H. Raiborn of Texas the NCAA membership. to do so other than taking part in practice sessions in his injuries, was increased to Tech University; work will Requests for 1981-82 funds particular sport and was not listed on the institution’s eligibility $5,000. begin on the next edition in the must be received by May 1, list and (e) eligible to participate and received athletically related 4. A study entitled “Lacrosse 1980-81 fiscal year, with com- 1981. Copies of the NCAA re- financial aid for his sport but was not permitted to participate in Injuries and Their Relation to pletion the following year and search funding procedures and either competition or athletic practice sessions in a particular Equipment and Rules,” to be distribution in the summer of guidelines for evaluation of re- sport? conducted by Frederick 0. 1982. Funding approved to- search requests may be ob- Answer: Yes in all five instances. [C 3-9-(d)] Mueller of the University of taled $11,000 in 1980-81 and tained by contacting Dale M. North Carolina, Chapel Hill. $11,500 in 1981-82, excluding Meggas, research assistant, at This study will include all printing costs. the NCAA national office.

Volleyball matches Japan competition to continue 1. The following dates and sites have been approved for regional competition in the 1981 cross country championships: Division I, November 14-District 1, Northeastern University; District The NCAA has announced and conclude with a Monday member institutions; in 1979, 2, Lehigh University; District 3. Furman University; District 4, Mar- the continuation of its inter- night, February 9, match at Japan defeated four NCAA quette University; District 5, Iowa State University; District 6, University national competition against a Hawaii. teams but lost to the U.S. na- of Texas, Austin; District 7. Idaho State University; District 8, Stanford Japanese collegiate all-star “The NCAA is pleased to tional team. University. volleyball team. invite the Japanese collegiate UCLA, as the defending Dlvision II, October 31-Northeast. University of Lowell; Great The Japanese team will visit all-star team to the United NCAA champion, represented Lakes, Ferris State College; North Central, University of South Dakota; the United States in February States for continuation of this the Association in Japan last South Central, Northwest Missouri State University; West, San Fran- to compete against five NCAA series,” stated NCAA Volley- year and the Bruins won four cisco State University. teams. ball Committee Chairman of five matches on the tour. Division III, November 14 (except as noted)-New England, Bran- Don Shondell, Ball State. deis University and Southeastern Massachusetts University (cohosts); This year’s series will open “This is an outstanding Approval for the interna- Mideast. Lebanon Valley College; Southeast/South, Fisk University; Tuesday night, February 3, series. Not only is the series tional competition has been Great Lakes, Tri-State University; Midwest, Augustana College (Illi- with the Japanese team meet- providing a tremendous educa- granted by the United States nois); West, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges (November 7). ing Pepperdine at Malibu, Cal- tional experience for the par- and Japan Volleyball Associa- 2. The following championship dates and sites have been approved: ifornia. Defending NCAA ticipating student-athletes tions and the dapan Collegiate 1981 Skiing-University of Utah (at Park City, Utah), March 11-14 champion Southern California from both countries, it also is Volleyball Federation. 1981 Division III Baseball-Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio, May will play the Japan all-stars at promoting amateur volleyball 29-31 The volleyball series is an California-Irvine, Wednesday in the United States.” extension of the NCAA-Japan 1982 Division II Golf-Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Flori- night, February 4. da, May 18-21 The series started in 1977 collegiate all-star competition 1982 Division II Tennis-Florida International University, Miami, The series will continue Fri- with the Japanese all-stars cosponsored by Sports Nippon Florida, May 20-23 day night, February 6, against edging UCLA, 2-1, in a three- Newspapers, a Japanese sports 3. The Division I-AA, Division II and Division III Football Committees California-Santa Barbara, game international series. In and recreation newspaper. The will conduct their annual meetings in Sacramento, California, April Saturday night against UCLA 1978, the Japanese won four of international competition with 7-10, 1981. at the Bruins’ Pauley Pavilion five matches against NCAA Japan also is conducted in golf.

6 Sports Medicine Update Copyright

Diuretic use called dangerous- Continued from page 5 By Frederick 0. Mueller permanent neurological damage-should be re- 2. The benefit derived by It is anticipated that for at cable systems from the least the next few years, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ported to Kenneth Clarke, 107 Huff secondary transmission of Gymnasium, 1200 Fourth Street, Champaign, amount of copyright royalties Diuretics for weight loss Iliinois 61820. certain copyrighted available for distribution “Diuretics are absolutely unsafe and self- works. should increase. Involvement defeating. They should not be recommended to American College of 3. The marketplace value of by the Association on behalf of athletes by any coach or trainer, and they Sportsmedicine officers the works transmitted. its members is on the basis of should be forbidden to the members of any Oflic~~s for the American College of Sports- Also considered, but as sec- attempting to secure an addi- organized sports associations.” That statement medicine are David Lamb, president, I’urdue ondary factors, were the quali- tional source of revenue for was made by Dr. Allan J. Ryan in the Mav 1980 IJniversity; Henry Miller, president~elec~t, ty of copyrighted programs those members. issue of The Physician and Sportsmedidine in Bowman Gray School of’ Medicine, and (:lav- and time-related consider- response to a question concerning the safety of ton Thomas, t measurer. Palmer, Massac,h;t- ations. ABAUSA names officers administering diuretics to athletes trying to set ts. The nati’onal office address is: Americ~an The tribunal noted that the Edward S. Steitz, director of make weight. Dr. Ryan also states that the (‘allege of Sl)(,l’tsllletli~ille, 1liz0 Monroe Street, sports claimants’ direct case athletics at Springfield Cal- dehydration caused by diuretics paves the way Madison, Wisconsin 5,:j706. “was presented in a manner lege, has been elected president for increased reaction to heat. stress including that most closely conformed to of the Amateur Basketball As- heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Grass vs. Tartan Turf A 1,esearc.h paper published in the ,January- what the tribunal has now de- sociation of the IJnited States Soccer groin injuries E’rb~uat~y 1980 issue of the American ,Journal ot termined to be appropriate for of America (AHAUSA) and cable distribution proceedings. Dr. Vojin N. Smodlaka, reporting in the Sports Medicine reported that the return to will serve from 1980 through The sports claimants rejected August 1980 issue of The Physician and natural playing surlhces may be premature. 19x2. Sportsmedicine, states that groin pain is com- The paper studied collegiate l’oothall injuries at artificial formulas and stressed Other officers elected at the mon in soccer players and may be chronic due the Iiniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, and the marketplace criteria of organization’s recent meeting ‘benefit’ and ‘harm’ not direct- to an accumulation of traumas. Dr. Smodlaka found that significant 1~ more serious sprains are vice-president (men), Brice stresses prevention through the use of exercises and torn ligaments occurred on grass while ly related to share of time or B. Durbin, executive director, total audience.” to increase the range of motion of the hip and to there were more minor irljuries on Tartan Turf. National Federation of Stat.e develop the flexibility in the entire body. Exer- As noted, additional pro- High School AssocTations; cises to develop strength in the groin area Swimming and diving spinal injuries ceedings will be held each year vice-president (women), Lea should be performed against resistance and The April 1980 issue of Paraplegia reported to determine proper allocation Plarski, physical education in- should be repeated to develop endurance. that over the past 23 years, 10.5 percent of all of that year’s copyright fees. structor, St. Louis Community traumatic spinal cord injuries received at the Information required for filing (College, Florissant Valley; sec- Gymnastics injuries Royal Perth Hospital in Shenton Park, Aus- includes the name of the retary, Billie .Jean Moore, bas- Kenneth Clarke reports from his registry of tralia, resulted from swimming and diving ac- claimant, a general description ketball coach, University of gymnastics injuries that during 1978-79, most cidents. Ninety-five percent were male and of the copyrighted works California, Los Angeles; trea- catastrophic trampoline injuries resulted from most were under age 30. Two-thirds suffered transmitted and an identifica- surer, David H. Gavit t, direc- improper landings after poorly executed som- permanent disability, and the early mortality tion of at least one transmis- tor of athletics and hasketball ersaults. Gymnastics catastrophic injuries- rate was 4.4 percent. sion. coach, Providence College. ESPN IEE p-J@J~ Continued from page 5 A rounduo of current membership l Paragraph 4 (a) of the con- rights the member has granted activities personnel changes tract purports to grant ESPN ESPN. That is not the case. rights to distribute the pro- Although ESPN may termi- k{EG@)R@ and Directory information . grams by any means and to use nate its contract and permit DIRECTORS OF ATHLETICS Bottom, Southern California Methodist: Brian Roney. Southern the programs for all purposes. the member to telecast its NANCY OLSON selected et (1978): Ron Neugent, Southern California. The NCAA/ESPN agreement game, ESPN is not required to Florida International DICK JA- contemplates ESPN’s distri- Natlonal Collegiate Divlsion II Basketball Championship do so, according to the con- MISON chosen at Dowling Receipts .$227,520.58 hution rights being limited to tract. This could become a COACHES Disbursements %108,573.09 subscribing ESPN cable sys- problem if, after having signed Baseball-TOM WHEELER ap- $118,947.49 terns. an ESPN contract, a member pointed at St. Mary’s (California), Team travel and per diem allowance $147.672.22 replacing MILES McAFEE. who re- l Paragraph 4 (c) of the con- has the opportunity to have its (5 28.724.73) sgned LARRY MARTINDALE tract notes ESPN has the right game carried by ABC as a na- Expenses absorbed by host institutions $ 49.30 to distribute the program on a named at Hardin-Simmons, re- tional or regional telecast. ($ 28.675.43) live basis. For football, this is placing TOM MURPHREE Hallock said the committee DAVE STENHOUSE hired at Expenses absorbed by the NCAA $167,922.98 inconsistent with the NCAA currently is negotiating with Brown. %139,247.55 Football Television Plan, ESPN for certain changes in Basketball-BERNARD STRAT- 50 percent to competing institutions .869,623.80 which members are obligated the agreement that would es- FORD named interim coach at 50 percent to the NCAA .%69,623.75 %139,247.55 to observe. tablish principles under which Massachusetts-Boston CHRIS RAGSDALE selected at Alma. Netlonel Collaglate Division iii Basketball Championship aParagraph 4 (e) may be ESPN would present the Receipts.. _. _. _. _. $116,316.00 misleading. A member could Cross country-TOM LAF- events of member colleges, ac- FERTY chosen at Maine Maritime. Disbursements $ 79.218.76 infer from its language that if, cording to Hallock. ESPN has Golf-DAVID BROOKS hired at $ 37.097.24 after signing the ESPN con- indicated it wishes to cablecast North Carolina Wesleyan Team travel and per diem allowance $113,228 58 tract, the member can arrange all events of NCAA members GARY WISHON named at Long ($ 76,131 34) Beach State. a live telecast of its football under the NCAA cable series in Expenses absorbed by host institutions $ 167.32 game, the institution may so 1980-81, and the committee Lacrosse-ED VAN TINE cho- (5 75,964.02) notify ESPN and thereby be understands it is doing so at sen at Buffalo State. Swimmlng-JOE PLOUCHA ap- Expenses absorbed by the NCAA $130,918.84 relieved from the exclusive this time. pointed at Buffalo, replacing BILL 5 54,954.82 SANFORD, who retired. JEFF 50 percent to competing institutions .$27,477.44 MAXWELL chosen at Potsdam 50 percent to the NCAA 1 5T7.477.38 % 54.954.82 Postgraduate nominations due State. KENT CLULOW named at Buffalo State, replacing DON National Collegiate Dlvlslon II Golf Champlonshlps Nominations for football postgraduate scholarships for quali- Receipts $ 7,400 00 fied student-athletes must be submitted to the appropriate CANNAMELA. Tennis-RICHARD WALKER se- Disbursements B 10.199.79 district vice-president no later than October 31, 1980. lected at Frostburg State. ($ 2.799.79) Thirty-three scholarships of $2,000 each will be divided pro- Wrestling-GEORGE STITT Team travel and per diem allowance. $ 53,579 62 portionately among football student-athletes in Divisions I, II hired at Bridgeport. ($ 56,379.41) and III, with the remaining at-large scholarship winners selected STAFF Expenses absorbed by the NCAA 5 56,379.41 without division restrictions. promotions directors-STEVE Natlonal Colleglate Dlvlslon II Wrestling Champlonshlps The Division II Steering Committee has urged all football- JORDAN named at Northwestern Receipts 0 16,433.90 playing Division II institutions to be particularly attentive to the State (Louisiana). BILL JEF- Disbursements 8 21.874.10 nomination process in view of the lack of qualified candidates FRIES selected at Hardin-Sim- from that division in recent years. mons. ($ 5,440.20) Team travel and per diem allowance % 59.382.98 Nomination forms were mailed to the faculty athletic repre- Trainers-HENRY OTTO re- signed at Beloit to become gradu- sentative at each NCAA football-playing institution at the end of IS 64,823.18) ate assistant at Columbia Expenses absorbed by the NCAA ‘% 68.149.66 September. 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75th annual NCAA Convention schedule Friday, January 9 Monday, January 12 lime Event Room lime Event Room 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Council Pasteur 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. NCAA Nominating Committee Louis Philippe 1230 p.m. NCAA Council Luncheon LaFayette 8 a.m. to I I:30 a.m. Oivision I Round Table Fontaine 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Competitive Safeguards Committee imperial IV 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oivision Ii Round Table LaRonde Ail Day NCAA Press Room Voltaire 8 a.m. to I I:30 a.m. Division iii Round Table French 8 a.m. to 5 o.m. NCAA Registration Grand Gallerie Saturday, January 10 8:30 a.m. to noon Joint Commission Fleur de Lis lime Event Room WI5 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NCAAHonors Luncheon Grand Ballroom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Council Pasteur 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. NOCSAE Fieur de Lis 1230 p.m. NCAA Council Luncheon LaFayette 3 p.m. lo 3:30 p.m. NCAAOpenly Session Grand Ballroom 8 a.m. to noon NCAA Competitive Safeguards Committee imperial IV 3~30 p.m. to 5 p.m. NCAAGeneral Round Table Grand Ballroom 9 a.m. to noon NCAA Summer baseball Committee imperial II 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. NCAA Committee on Committees LOUISPhiilppe 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Public Relations Committee Francine 5.30 p.m. to 7 p m NCAA Council Pasteur 2 p.m. to 5 pm. NCAA-NYSPCommittee imperial V 7 p.m. NOCSAEDinner Bonaparte A 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Committee on Committees imperial IV Ail Day NCAA Press Room Voltaire 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. NCAA International Relations Committee Imperial il Tuesday, January 13 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. NCAA Extra Events Committee imperial iii All Day NCAA Press Room Voltaire Time Event Room 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. NCAA Council Pasteur Sunday, January 11 8 a.m. to noon NCAABusiness Session Grand Ballroom lime Event Room 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Registration Grand Galierie 8 a.m. to noon NCAA Executive Committee imperial Vi 830 a.m. to 5 p.m. NOCSAE French 8 a.m. to noon NCAA Division I Steering Committee imperial IV Noon to 130 p.m. NCAA Television Committee Luncheon Louis Philippe 8 a.m. to noon NCAA Division ii Steermg Committee Imperial V 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. NCAABusiness Session Grand Ballroom 8 a.m. to noon NCAA Division ill Steering Committee imperial Ill 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. NCAA Council Pasteur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Extra Events Everglades B 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. NCAA Nominating Committee Francine 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joint Commission on Competitive 8:15 p.m. NCAA Nominating Committee Dinner LOUISPhilippe Safeguards Francine Ail Day NCAA Press Room Voltaire 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Committee on Committees Bonaparte B Wednesday, January 14 lo:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration Grand Gallerie 1230 p.m. to 2 p.m. NCAA CouncWExecutwe CommIttee/ lima Evsnt Room Steering Committees Luncheon LaFayette 0 a.m. to noon NCAABusiness Session Grand Ballroom 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Council Pasteur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m NCAA Press Room Voltaire 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. NCAA Reglstratlon Grand Gallerle Managers imperial V Thursday, January 15 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. NCAA Division II Basketball Committee Louis Phlhppe 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. NCAA General Round Table Panelists Imperial I Time Event Room 630 p.m. to 8 p.m. Deio6otes Reception Esat Ballroom 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. NCAA Council Pasteur Ail Day NCAA Press Room Voltaire 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. NCAA Press Room Voltaire Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida