Charlie Scott Signs With Phoenix Suns In NBA Trade
In Phoenix Arizona AP reports the Suns traded for Charlie Scott from the Boston Celtics for cash and future considerations. Scott the former ABA star led the Virginia Squires to a 2524 point season and was the league scoring leader. Foreman threatens litigation while Colangelo and Red Auerbach plan to pursue legal action if Scott plays. The deal follows Scott quitting Virginia amid contract disputes and sets up a Suns confrontation with Milwaukee.
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Favorites Win In NAIA Openers
The NAIA basketball tournament opened with Gardner-Webb and other favorites advancing. Xavier of Louisiana beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 102-80, Ouachita Baptist edged Elizabeth City State 90-89 in OT, Westmont defeated Edinboro 91-72, and St Thomas downed Tri-State 71-61. Hialeah Turf Cup at one mile and a half, $100,000 added, set for April 8.
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Jumping Act Getting Popular
Bruce Lowitt reports Charlie Scott became the latest NBA jumper by signing with the Phoenix Suns. The 6 foot 6 forward began with Virginia in the ABA, then left the Squires claiming contract breach. Squires owner Earl Foreman vows suit for over 1 million dollars and seeks an injunction.
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Davidson star Sutter out of NIT tilt with Syracuse
Davidson coach Terry Holland said star forward Joe Sutter will miss the NIT game against Syracuse to finish a Mexico study program. Backup T Jay Pecorak will start, averaging 9.5 points, as Davidson aims to win the tournament without its leading scorer.
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Middleton Wins 10 Round Bout in Manchester
Larry Middleton of Baltimore stopped Danny McAlinden of Britain in the eighth round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Manchester. Middleton, now 20 straight wins, battered the Irish-born challenger as McAlinden pressed early, with blood and a cut nose evident by the third round.
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ACC Hearing Rescheduled Over ACC Eligibility Rule
INDERSON SC AP A suit by two Clemson University students challengesing the Atlantic Coast Conference eligibility rule requiring an 800 or better SAT score to compete in inter collegiate athletics. The hearing was moved to April 12 in U S District Court in South Carolina. The plaintiffs say the rule violates equal protection.
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Dodgers and Pirates Lead Spring Exhibitions Across MLB
Lakers? No, baseball score roundup kicks off with Los Angeles Dodgers one hittings and Downing Strabler Brewer duo in a 2-1 win over the Reds. Pirates top White Sox 6-5 on Richie Zisk homer. Orioles beat Rangers 5-2. Jerry Morales and Larry Stahl spark San Diego 9-4 over San Francisco. Eddie Leon drives four as Cleveland edges Oakland 7-5. John Milner keys New York’s 9-8 win over Detroit. Steve Barber limits Yankees in Atlanta 10-0. Cepeda debuts for Braves. Metzger and May pace Houston past St Louis 4-2. Kansas City doubles surge. Boston and Philadelphia split, Wa l lace homers in early runs. Jenkins dominates as Cubs crush Brewers 12-2. Salt Lake City beats Angels 2-0. Hiroshima Carp down Cleveland’s B-team 6-5.
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Sessions Captures First Sprint Feature at Tri-County Speedway
Sam Sessions won the opening USAC sprint feature at Tri-County Speedway in West Chester Ohio driving the Amerling sprinter. Rollie Bealle challenged Sessions late, with Parsons and Howerton also in contention. Heat winners included Walkup, Parsons, Cannon, and tes. Sessions set a track record with a 19.0 second lap and 96.604 mph average.
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Fall Creek To Hold Class Graduation
Fall Creek Valley will hold its Junior Rifle class of the National Rifle Association graduation Thursday night at 7 pm. Bruce Jones, NRA instructor at the local club, announced that 24 students will graduate in bass rifle marksmanship and six in instructor apprenticeship. The next classes begin Thursday, April 14 and run eight weeks. For more information contact Bruce Tones at 642-167 INE-SCHOOL FAM EAST LANSING Mich. AP Three brothers Bruce Greg and Jeff Zindel are on Michigan State wrestling team their older brothers Jack and Larry won football sesters at ISU and their father Howard Zindel played football for the Spartans in the 1990s.
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