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Interim Director Idea Out Orwig Leaves For Indiana The University of Nebraska will continue for the i being-without an athletic director, Chancellor Clifford Hardin indicated Wednesday. And, although no interim director was named as such, the Chancellor issued a statement in which he indicated any athletic department decisions would be made by Dr Charles S. Miller. Bill Orwig, who resigned his post as Husker athletic director last month, departed from Lincoln Wednesday. He will take a similar position at the University of Indiana.

Hardin issued the following statement Wednesday: "We are not going to designate an acting athletic director at this time. "For the present, we are all members of the athletic staff to continue their present responsibilities. "Pending a selection of a director, fiscal matters will be cleared through the comptroller, Dr. Joseph Soshnik. Other departmental matters will be cleared through Dean Charles S.

Miller, faculty representative to the Big Eight Conference. Prior to Hardin's Wednes- a statement, indications Tough 9 Ingemar Johansson Free To Leave United States Miami, Fla. W) Swedish i government required his pres- ence and Judge Choate said there would be no personal restrictions on him. In Washington, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy said in a statement.

"Prior to our consenting to Johansson's request that he LINK VETERANS A brief snow flurry in the Capital City Tuesday afternoon made things difficult for these Lincoln High track veterans. From left to right they are Loren Swanson, Dave Collingham and Bobby Williams. Bobby Williams in Spotlight One Runner the Difference Among Local Track Teams were that a present member of the athletic department would be selected as an interim director until the Board of Regents appoints a successor to Orwig. A successor to Orwig might be named at the next Regents' meeting in mid-April. By Conde Sargent i ed to carry the Links high Except for one in the finals of the Class A the Capital City could expect state championships a title 'the local school will defend Ex-Ranger Hockey i Coach Quits Providence.

R.I. UP) Phil Watson, former coach of the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League, was released Wednesday at his own request as coach of Providence in the American League. It has been reported a Watson is in line to coach the Boston Bruins of the National League, a i Milt Schmidt. The Bruins finished last this past season and Schmidt's job is rumored to be in jeopardy. Providence is a Boston farm club.

There also is a possibility that Watson may be re-hired as the Rangers' coach. Alf Pike, who succeeded Watson in New York, was fired last week. At that time it was said that Watson was not being considered for his old job. Providence general manager Terry Rcardon said Watson liad asked to be released now because of tentative offers of Bther positions. Watson had coached the Reds through the past season and his contract kvas to run to Sept.

1. Cage Bribe Cases Set New York New fork Grand Jury will begin receiving evidence concern- ng the basketball bribery scandals next Tuesday, assistant district attorney Peer D. Andreoli said Wednes- iay. He told magistrate Louis 3. Wallach of the schedule at i hearing in felony court on of offering bribes igainst Aaron Wagman, 28, md Joseph Hacken, 41.

The wo are accused of giving to players to shave )oints in basketball games his winter. Magistrate Wallach then mstponed the hearing until Friday but indicated he would lelay the hearing again then mtil about Apr. 11 after the jury has studied some I the evidence. one of its closest track campaigns. That one runner, Williams of Lincoln i has made the Links a heavy favorite to capture i 8th straight city championship, however.

Williams, a gold a sprinter, stands shoulders above head a the rest of the local tracksters. He is all but a cinch winner in 3 events, plus a relay a anytime the competition is restricted to the other local schools. The speedy senior is expect- May 19-20. The public schools champion will be decided at the start of this year's track season. That annual meet will be Apr.

7 at Nebraska Wesleyan. It was shifted to the start to avoid any 1 i 1 with Lincoln High's Inter-City Conference meet in Omaha on Apr. 29. Coach Harold Scott's Links have more than Williams in their favor. LHS boasts 8 other letterman, tops a Capital City teams.

The Links will be lacking Game Group Outlines New Tourist Program Officials of the Game, Parks and Forestation Dept. outlined an accelerate tourist promotion program before the Budget Committee. Director Mel Steen told the senators that for every SI spent by his department on tourist promotion, $10 have been added to the trade of the state. The department asked for 8282,400 in general fund tax money for tourist promotion. It received $30.000 in 1959 to kickoff the program.

Gov. Frank Morrison's recommended budget calls for only $32,400 for tourist promotion. Dept. Information Chief Dick Schaffer said the department now receives about 495 requests daily for information on the state. He said displays promoting the state were presented at 7 midwest shows last year to more than 1 million persons.

Plans call for expanded ac- management of wildlife resources, parks, boat registration and tourist promotion. Two of the 4 are supported by tax funds. They are parks through a statewide levy and tourist promotion. The "other 2 are supported by cash fees and federal funds. The total budget asked by the department including federal tax, cash and levy funds, was $6.5 million.

The governor's recommendation is for $6.2 million. Steen said that since Jan. 1, 1960, the department has registered about 14,700 motor boats. heavyweight Ingemar Johansson Wednesday was granted permission to leave this country pending final settlement of U.S. Government tax claims against him.

Federal District Judge Emett C. Choate permitted Johansson to depart after the fighter promised to return to this country when his testimony or depositions required in the government's efforts to collect approximately a million dollars his ring earnings. "I think you and the attorney general did the thing" in detaining Johansson, Judge Choate told John J. McCarthy, department of justice attorney who led the tax team against the Swedish fighter. Standing before judge Choate, Johansson said through his attorney, Mathew Manes of New York City, that he wished to return to Sweden to see a brother who recently underwent brain surgery and had asked for him.

Johansson promised to return to this country when the be allowed to return to Sweden because of his brother's illness, we had obtained a court order setting aside between $600,000 and $900,000 as security for Johansson's possible tax liability. "It does not appear feasible that he should be kept in the United States for the entire period of time which may be required to litigate this matter. We have his substantial security and we have his in open court. Therefore, we felt justified in not opposing his request to leave the country." Non-Profit Foundation Gets Reds' Ownership Cincinnati UP) Powell Crosley who died Tuesday, directed that ownership of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club be held by non-profit foundation and he expressed the wish strength in the field events and however-an area covered more than suitably last year by graduated Juris Jesifers. Other Lincoln High veterans are Biff Pfeiff, pole vault' and hurdles; Don Stacy, junior quartermiler; Charles McDaniels, half-miler; Campbell, hurdles; Earl True, high jump; Mike McGrath, junior miler; Swanson and and Dave Colling- tivity in this area plus the making of a movie on Nebraska.

In addition, 150,000 booklets on Nebraska have been distributed and the current supply is exhausted. If funds are available, he said, a minimum of 350,000 of these booklets will be distributed in the next 2 years. A tourist information center is also planned for along the Interstate Highway late in the biennium. Steen told the committee the department has 4 distinct functions. He listed them as Iowa Loses Tucson, Ariz.

(UPI) A throwing error by Ron Eisler in the 9th inning gave the University of Arizona a 13-12 victory Tuesday over the University of Iowa baseball team. Garden Plav Questioned Governor and Coach Disagree Morgantown, W. Va. -Athletic director Robert N. (Red) Brown says he "no good reason" why West Virginia University shouldn't continue playing basketball in Madison Square Garden despite the latest gambling scandal involving the New York arena.

Brown said he did not think the particular locale of the Garden was a factor in the point-shaving incidents under investigation. He added that athletes could be approached with bribe offers anywhere. Meanwhile, Gov. W. W.

Barron said in Charleston that he took a dim view of WVU's participation in a i Square Garden basketball. Barren said that "if there is any doubt at all that our boys are being exposed to gambling there, then I say we shouldn't play. And there does seem to be some doubt." ham, both sprinters. At Northeast, coach Max Hester's list of 6 lettermen is headed by pole vaulter Mike Knaub. Knaub was a mid-11- foot vaulter last year.

Other point-makers for the Rockets will be Morrey Hes- and Bob Martin, in the and a jump: Squier, 880; Swartz, hurdles; and A Bandars, quarter-miler. A 7th letterman, 440-man Allen Williams, probably will niss the season because of a broken arm. Williams was expected to battle LHS's Stacy for 440 honors. Northeast also lost veteran weight-man Ned Murphy, who moved to California. Murphy won the discus in the city meet last year.

Jack Cramer undoubtedly will lead Southeast's track- sters. Cramer is one of 7 lettermen on coach Roy Churchill's roster. Cramer, a high jumper and hurdler, is one of the state's top high jumpers. He tied for the state title as a sophomore but broke an arm right before the state meet last year. Other Knight veterans ar Gene Hammond, junior hur dler; Mike Willits, pole vaul and hurdles; John Freder icks, hurdles, 220 and broa jump; Dave Frank, i jump; Bob Hawley, 880; am Jim McGinnis, 440.

Pius probably has th best weight performer in Tom Neal, a husky 4-sport letter man. Neal should excel" in th shot and discus for Vince Al drich's team. Broad jumper Larry Arth and high Larrj Champoux give the Thunder bolts' strength in the field events. Other lettermen a Dave Minick and John Curran 440; Steve Creal and Kenn Korinek, 880; and Larry Rice sprints. University High, i opened its season indoors last week with a win over Waverly at the NU Stadium, had an all-around performer in Rog- LINCOLN, NEBRASKA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961 the club remain in Cincinnati, it was announced.

The announcement came from Mrs. Stanley E. Kess, daughter of Crosley Crosley, principal owner of the club since 1934, died of a heart attack He bought the club when it was in ownership difficulties and kept it here despite reports in recent years that the franchise would be moved. Mrs. Kess said Crisley directed funds earned by the foundation be used for charitable scientific, educational and literary purposes.

The trustees of the foundation will be Mrs. Kess and her husband: Crosley's sister Mrs. Edythe Chatfield; a brother, Lewis M. Crosley who is vice president of the club; Powel Crosley's personal secretary, Mrs. Dorothea Bauer; and Thomas C.

Haydock, his investment counselor. Although financial operations of the club will be handled through the foundation, actual running of the team is expected to remain unchanged. Bill DeWitt was named general manager of the club several months ago. jiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiim No Buck Battle Anticipated I Chicago UP) The Chicago entries in the rival National Basketball Assn. and the new American Basketball Assn.

will refrain from a battle of bucks to sign 6 stars drafted by both professional teams. That was the unqualified statement Wednesday by Abe Saperstein, owner of the Chicago franchise of the MBA's new Chicago club. In the recent player drafts by both leagues, the opposing Chicago teams both chose Indiana's 7-fopt Walt Bellamy; 5-9 Howie Carl of De Paul; 6-5 Mar- quettt star Don Kojis; II- linois 6-7, John Wessels; and two Louisville aces, Turner and Fred Sawyer. Said Saperstein: "I definitely do not intend to conduct a bidding war for any of these players." Said Trager: "I for sure I'm nut going onto the auction block." Saperstein, who has made a prosperous career of pro basketball through his independent Harlem Globetrotters, said his offers, "in the case of some players, will be a specific amount based on what good I think those players can do for my club. I'm not paying attention to what our competitors offer.

I know there are a lot of fine, but not highly publicized players around the country, who can fit into a good club." Trager, 51, an insurance executive, said he felt confident his NBA club sign the players it drafted. "I don't want to speak in a derrogatory fashion about the new league, but the majority of college stars who want to play pro basketball feel they want to play in an established a against the big names "everybody knows," said Trager. "That's the NBA." er Williams, the hurdles, high jumps, and throws the Williams runs broad jumps shot. Coach Dale Snook's Class team includes 5 other letter winners Charlie Hellerich, high jump and discus; Wes Cooley, pole vault; Ted Hempel, sprints and high jump; Rick Olson, sprints; and Ross Johnson, 440. Sandy Mutz, a newcomer, vaulted 11-1 in that first meet.

Track Schedules LINCOLN HIGH Apr, 7--Public schools meet at Neb. Wcsleyao; 14, Grand Island: 20, Central Nebraska Invitational at Hastings, 24, Boys Town; 29, Inter-City at Omaha May 6, at Beatrice; May 12, District meet at Wcsicyan. NORTHEAST Apr 4--Beatrice; 7, Public Schools; 14. Midland Relays at Fremont; 20, Doane Invitational at Crete: 23, Mid-East Conference at Hastings; Slay 12, District. SOUTHEAST Apr 3, Plus 7, Public 10, at Beatrice; 15, Fairhury and Omaha Benson at SK, 20, Doane Invitational: 28, Mill-East; May 5, University High; May 12.

District. UNIVERSITY HIGH Apr. 7. 11. Puts 2u, Doane Tin national: May S.

Southeast; May 11-12, District at Crete. PIUS Apr. 3, at Southeast; 8j Columbus Invitational; 14, at University IhKh; 22, at Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Invite; May 2, at Fremont. LA Wants To Land Final Blow Los Angeles Five months ago the experts said the Los Angeles Lakers didn't have a good big man at center and couldn't win the National Basketball Association title. They haven't won it yet, but they need only one more victory over the St.

Louis Hawks to clinch the Western Division title and they still haven't come up with the big man at center. Some 10,000 fans are expected tonisjht in the Sports Arena to see the Lakers give it a big try. The Hawks have been considered extremely tough when the chips are down, but they will be at a distinct disadvantage tonight. Their great center, Clyde Lovellette, is out of action with a severe back sprain. He was hurt in Monday night's game, won by the Lakers, who have a 3-2 lead in the best-9f-7 series.

The meets the Boston Celtics, who beat Syracuse 4 games to 1. in the playoff for the Eastern Division title. Crosley elected to sell Ms great industrial holdings 15 years ago. However, he never gave up his interest in the Reds, the team he bailed out of money trouble in the early depression years and helped build to two National League pennants and a World Championship in 1939 and 1940. There were persistent rumors in recent years that the Reds might move to other cities offering alluring proposals to get a major league team.

But Cincinnati and Hamilton County had agreed in 195 to spend S2 million to improv parking ground around Cros ley Field for an agreemen by team officials to stay in Cincinnati at least 5 years. Funeral i are planned at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Cincinnati's Spring Grove Chapel. Minnesota Vikings End Talent Search New Football Entry Signs 13 of Top 20 Draft Choices St. Paul-Minneapolis (tf) -The Minnesota Vikings, winding up their talent hunt for an inaugural year in the National Football League, said Wednesday they missed signing only 7 of their top 20 draft choices.

The last to sign were Ray Hayes, a fullback from Central State in Oklahoma, and Ted Karpowicz, a halfback from i University. Hayes was the club's 13th choice in the college draft, Karpowicz the 16th. Minnesota's i i a losses were Wyoming a I Sports Slate Wednesday Local No events scheduled. State Hockey--Omaha v. Minneapolis, Ak-Sar-Ben, 8 p.m.

Thursday- Local No events scheduled. Regional Baseball Nebraska at Houston University, Houston, Tex. Tennis--Nebraska at Oklahoma a Stillwater, Okla. Golf--Nebraska at Washburn, Topeka, Kan. Sanders, Arnine Win Seminole Palm Beach, Fla.

UP)--Doug Sanders had the strongest fin- sh--a 6-under-par 66--but he lad to share top spot with Arnold Palmer in the 36-hole, $10,000 Seminole Golf tournament. Palmer matched Sanders' total of 138 by shoot- ng a 67 on the last 18 holes 7 uesday. They each netted 1900, but Palmer picked up 3800 more as he and an ama- eur teammate edged out the pro-amateur field in a simul- aneous tournament. mans ip Pentzer Young Wrestlers Top Local Team Omaha's novice wrestlers defeated Lincoln's beginners 37-13 in the first annual Tour- a of Champions at Pentzer a Community Center Tuesday night. The Omahans, in their 5th year of competition, won 8 of the 11 events.

This is the first inter-city competition for the Lincoln crew which a organized just this year. 59--Dennis Cozad CO) pinned Dierk Allgood in 1:20. 69-Tyrone Washington (0) pinned Mickey Sparano. jr. in 2-50 79 --Dick Ekfelt (O) dec.

Doue Dufek, 4-0 89--Dale Oviatt (0) pinned Darreli Bahnk In 2:12. 99--Ken Benton (L) dec. Bob Hunter, 4-J. 109--Dan-ell Detlefsen pinned Jerry Murtaugh in 4:20. 119 --Richard Lee (O) dec.

Ralph Garcia, 10-6. 129--Dennis Maloney (L) pinned Don Pflug in 1-40 139--Otto Hallgren (0) pinned Craig Dennis 2-10. 149-Dick Davis (0) pinned Bob Erickson in 1:55. Goodman (0) pinned Roger Woods in 3:10. Commission BiD Held Racing Group Reports Asked The State Racing Commission should not continue to be excluded from administrative state agencies which are required to submit budgets and statements of expenditures monthly to the state tax commissioner, Sen.

Willard Waldo told the Miscellaneous Appropriations and Claims nv mittee. The comment was a during a hearing on LB316 which would force the commission to make the reports The committee held measure for more study. back Chuck Lamson, a round selection drafted 4th for future signing, and end Gerald Burch of Georgia, a 6th round choice, picked off by the Oakland Raiders of the American League. "We think we had a high batting average for our first year," said general manager Bert Rose. "Obviously draft was more important to us than any other club in the league, especially since we're putting our emphasis on youth.

The men we drafted are going to play a lot of football for us." Under contract are halfback Tommy Mason of Tulane, linebacker Rip Hawkins of North Carolina, quarterback Francis Tarkenton of Georgia, defensive back Ed Sharockman of Pittsburgh, end Allen Ferric of Wagner, tackle Paul Lindquist of New Hampshire, tackle Dan Sheehan of Chattanooga, fullback Doug Mayberry of a State, Hayes, a i tac'de Ken Peterson of Utah, end Mike Mercer of Arizona State and quarterback Mike McFarland of Western Illinois. Other Viking losses Bob Voight, Los Angeles State tackle, a future picked in the 18th round; Jerry Mays, SMU tackle, an llth round pick signed by the Dallas Texans; fullback Willie Jones of Purdue, a 17th round choice and fullback Bill Hill of Presby- Grove Porter of Nebraska i terian, drafted 19th. Hill and My and Dr. H. C.

Zellers of Jones will play for Edmonton jncoln, members of the commission, testified against the bill as did Ralph Boomer, secretary of the commission. They said they do not know low much money they are gong to have and must base heir budgets on the i fear's receipts. If the bill is enacted, they aid, it would mean the hiring of additional help which vill add to the commission's xpenses. Young Stars in the Canadian League, The Vikings also failed to sign Detroit end Steve Stonebraker, another future. The club also drafted 26 players from the NFL talent pool last December.

Arbor Lodge Opens Apr. 15 First of the state parks to ipen this spring will be Arbor in Nebraska City which vill unlock its mansion doors visitors Apr. 15. Other parks will begin busi- ess May 15. Last year's visitation at Aror Lodge was 173,000, a big ump from the previous year's 13,000.

Omaha's Home Hockey Ends Omaha (UPI) The Omaha Knights wind up i home season in the International Hockey League Thursday night with a game against Minneapolis. The Millers Tuesday night dropped a 3-2 decision to St. Paul permitting the Saints to win the western division playoff title. Omaha meets St. Paul Thursday night at St.

Paul in the final game of the season. Omaha posted a 26-8-1 record on the home rink during the season. NOVICE FOES--Ken Benton of Lincoln (back) and Bob Hunter of Omaha tangle in the novice wrestling meet at Pentzer Park Community Center. The referee is Stan Fraley. Husker Golfers, Netters Split Shawnee, Okla.

W) University of Nebraska split with Oklahoma Baptist University here winning 15-6 in a golf match and OBU taking a 5-2 tennis decision. It was the second straight win for the NU golfers and the 2nd straight loss for the Husker netters. Tourney Slated Valley--The Valley Alleys will host its first annual Ladies Open bowling tournament this year on 3 week ends beginning Apr. 22-23. Figlils Richmond, Hunnicutt, San Jose, outpointed Kid Mayo, Aniflti, 10.

Detroit--Skippy Green, Pittiburft), knocked out Jot Black. Detroit, 5. Santa Crur, MoiiM. Su Jose. out JttfWWW, Lot I Anceler, 3.

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