Word: athleticism
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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A week ago Yovicsin called for a complete reappraisal of Harvard's athletic program and facilities. He cited a need for improving sports equipment and facilities at Harvard, he suggested that the University speed up its efforts to build a sports complex, and he recommended that a Faculty committee study...
There was nothing radical in Yovicsin's comments, nor anything which lacked validity. The only question is whether or not he chose the right time to plug the athletic program's aspirations. His comments came before 500 people at the annual football banquet at the Harvard Club of Boston, and...
The best soccer team in the East won't be playing in the National Athletic Association championships this year.
The N.C.A.A. last spring ruled that all athletes participating in N.C.A.A. sponsored events must have a minimum grade average of C-. The Ivy League objected to an athletic association dictating academic policy, and refused to honor the N.C.A.A. ruling.
With his organizational and publicity demands continually expanding, Yovicsin, now 48, feels that he has about another seven years as a coach. "Then I would like to go into athletic administration," he says. He has been approached from time to time by big-name teams, and offers undoubtedly will continue...