TO THE PRESS-RADIO-TV
Here is your copy of the 1979 Kentucky WiIdcats’ Football Facts Book that we
sincerely hope will aid you in the process of covering U of K football during the
forthcoming season. If you desire additional information or have any questions not
answered herein, please feel free to contact the Sports information Office (606)
257-3838.
WORKING TICKETS—Address requests to Sports Information Office as far in
advance as possible. After Tuesday preceding the game, tickets will not be mailed.
Pick up at the Information window in Memorial Coliseum, except on game days,
when they will be moved to the ticket window at Commonwealth Stadium.
COMPS—No individual game allotment.
TELECOPIERS—A Telecopier station equipped with dorm-type telephones that
take only collect or credit card calls is provided in the press box for use of out-of-
town writers. A fee of $15 will be assessed for use of a telephone. A telephone,
telecopier and operator will be provided for a fee of $25. Telephone jacks are
available along press row for persons wishing to order their own telephone in-
stallation; however, it is less expensive to use the aforementioned telephones.
Please notify Sports Information in advance of your needs.
PRESS BOX—Limited to working personnel. Kentucky Sports information will
service play—by-play quarterly, half-time and final statistics, scoring summary,
lineups and coaches' comments. Food is available in Commonwealth Stadium
Press Box upon presentation of meal ticket.
RADIO—Broadcasting rights to UK games are assigned exclusively to the UK
Network. One free reciprocal outlet is guaranteed opponent schools visiting
Lexington. Any additional stations must clear through the UK Director of Broad-
casting, Pete Manchikes (257-2655). Working passes will be supplied approved
stations by Sports lnformation Office.
TELEVISION AND MOTION PICTURES—Live television coverage prohibited
except under NCAA auspices. Accredited TV stations or newsreel agencies per-
mitted to make motion pictures of game action for delayed showing provided that
no more than 200 feet of highlights of any game are used. An agreement to this
effect must be executed before permission will be granted. Application should be
made to the UK Director of Broadcasting and forms may be signed for the entire
season. On request, the University Film Lab will provide TV stations with a 100 to
200-foot newsclip of game highlights (processed 16 mm color film) at actual cost.
Film can be shipped on Sunday following game.
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