Albany Student Press 1968-11-22

The rule in question is number •even under the AMIA rules of eligibility which states, "Any undergraduate who has lettered in a varsity-sport may not also be competing in intramural AMIA competition in that sport unless he is cleared through the Intramural Office and the Athletic Director." According to the ruling, Coach Robert Burlingame, coordinator of intramural athletics, cleared Doody and Marcus for play. I m m e d i a t e l y , several team captains registered their protests of the ruling. In defending his decision, Burlingame argued that the rule was developed, not to protect the intramural teams against "near professional" competition, but to protect the varsity program from being drained of the best players who for various reasons chose not to play varsity ball after having lettered in it in a previous year. Both APA and Potter Club have strong entries in League I. Besides Doody, the Apagogues will have center Bill Moon, forwards Jack Sinnott and Denny Elkin, and versatile guard Gary Torino—all returning along with a fine bench. The Club, hard hit by graduation, will feature forward Pat Reed and sophomore Richie Adams, along with Marcus, in their hardcourt battles this year. Kappa Beta, another strong contender for League I honors, will be led by senior Howie Dobbs and junior Dave Goldstein.