Multisport Coaching Moves and Tuesday Basketball Results
The Associated Press reports numerous coaching changes across leagues including Dr. Ron Taylor named Blue Jays team physician and Jesus Alou as player coach for the Astros. Jets and Redskins add offensive coaches, while Maine Mariners appoint Bob McCammon. Read Tuesday and Wednesday game results across East Midwest and Southwest conferences with scores and notable upsets.
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Toronto Blue Jays
Ron Taylor
Houston Astros
Jesus Alou
NEW York Jets
Pete McCulley
Washington Redskins
Fred O'Connor
Maine Mariners
Bob McCammon
Minneapolis Fillies
Julia Yeater
Patricia Roberts
College Air Force Academy
Ray Handley
Stanford
Iowa State University
Dave Cox
Virginia Tech
Chuck Hartman
NBA Sets Expansion to 24 Teams by 1980 81 Season
The NBA plans expansion to 24 teams by 1980 81 after the Board of Governors approved processing applications. Potential new franchises in Dallas Minneapolis Saint Paul Miami Toronto Cincinnati Pittsburgh and St Louis are named as promising markets with expected windfall shares for current clubs.
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Marathon Bowling Tourney Scheduled in Augusta Garden City Bowl
A midnight mini marathon bowling tournament is set for Garden City Bowl in Augusta on Saturday night. Hosted by the Handicap Tournament Bowlers Association, the event offers a guaranteed first prize of 500 dollars with registration starting at 11 p.m. and play beginning at midnight. In prior action, David Hawes won at Westwood Bowling Lanes Hartsville defeating Roger Rabon 251 to 245.
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Westwood Bowling Lanes
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Roger Rabon
West Columbia
Nancy Lopez Reflects On A Breakthrough Golf Year
The 21 year old rookie turned LPGA superstar in 1978 with nine tournament wins five straight and a record $189,813 in earnings. She married Tim Melton and plans fewer tournaments while prioritizing family with her spouse joining early on tour. Lopez notes growth, luck, and gratitude for the rapid rise and enduring support from her father Domingo.
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Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour
LPGA
Robert Kerlan
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Nancy Lopez
Rancho Mirage
Cal
Boeheim’s Syracuse Faces South Carolina On Winning Run
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim revels in constant success with an 18-2 record and a 12 game win streak as No. 8 Syracuse prepares to host South Carolina at Madison Square Garden in the second half of a double header.
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St. Bonaventure
Dave Bing
National Basketball Association
Roy Danforth
Roosevelt Bouie
Louis Orr
Danforth
Lyons Central High School
Eastern Basketball Association
Scranton
Rutgers
Temple
Notre Dame, Indiana State Lead AP Top 20 in Tight Race
Notre Dame holds No. 1 with 1 036 points and 25 first place votes, Indiana State near perfect at 20-0 and 20 first place votes, Duke rising to No. 3 with 904 points. UCLA moves to No. 4, Louisville No. 5 as North Carolina slips after a loss, with many teams and voters shaping the latest college basketball poll.
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Stratton Sets Best Times at Emory Invitational
Aiken swimmer John Stratton posted a 49.5 in the 100-yard freestyle at the Emory University Invitational to place seventh among 48. He also finished 10th in the 50-yard freestyle with a 22.8. The meet drew 91 high schools, billed as the Southeast’s largest.
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