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Jan. 12, 1965: The NCAA adopts the 1.600 rule for initial academic eligibility, which meant incoming student-athletes had to have a high school GPA and test scores that predicted they would have at least a 1.6 GPA in college.

January 12, 1965 0 80
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Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati had 16 free throw

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Dec. 4, 1964: The first College Division Regional Football Championships are conducted at Sacramento, California; Abilene, Texas; Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida.

December 4, 1964 0 90
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1964 Heisman winner John Huarte

December 3, 1964 0 80
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Turnover Turmoil: Dawson’s Seven Fumbles Highlight 1964 KC Collapse

November 15, 1964 0 74
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Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson dies after a battle with cancer.

November 12, 1964 0 76
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Revenge Game: Jurgensen Out-Duels Snead with Four Touchdowns in 1964 Win

October 11, 1964 0 85
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Red Wings three peat with Stanley Cup victory

April 25, 1964 0 109
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April 19, 1964: A Special Committee on Women’s Competition is appointed.

April 19, 1964 0 87
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April 18, 1964: The NCAA authorizes 32 $1,000 postgraduate scholarships for varsity letter winners.

April 18, 1964 0 91
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