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Religious colleges gain support in effort to avoid championship games on Sundays

Authors :
Reisberg, Leo
Source :
The Chronicle of Higher Education. July 17, 1998, Vol. 44 Issue 45, pA55, 1 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Religious colleges are petitioning the National College Athletics Association (NCAA) to overturn a decision that would have discontinued the rule allowing sports players to avoid championship games played on Sundays due to religious convictions. The colleges have the support of many secular institutions and continue to press the NCAA to renegotiate.

Details

ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
44
Issue :
45
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.56071244