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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1977

Page

9

Rookie Edwards Wins Greensboro Open in First Tour Victory

Danny Edwards captured his first PGA tour win at the Greater Greensboro Open with a 12 under par 276, earning 47 000 and a Masters invitation. He led by four strokes after three rounds at Forest Oaks where Burns and Larry Nelson chased him.

Greensboro N.C Danny Edwards Augusta Edwards Forest Oaks Country Club Burns Larry Nelson Grier Jones Gil Morgan Hale Irwin al Geiberger

Evert tops King in Hilton Head final clash

Chris Evert wins 6-0 6-1 over Billie Jean King in the Hilton Head Island final to take the $25,000 prize and extend her clay court streak to 106 in a match she called a mental squeaker. King, recently back from knee surgery, said she lacks the mental toughness for big points. Other results include Borg over Villas, Dibbs over Gerulaitis, and Gottfried advancing to face Smith in the Pacific Southwest.

Chris Evert Billie Jean King Ms. King Billie Jean Miss Evert Bjorn Borg Sweden Guillermo Villas Argentina Eddie Dibbs Vitas Gerulaitis Brian Gottfried Roscoe Tanner Hilton Head Island S.C Wimbledon Nice France Borg Vilas London Dibbs Britain Gerulatis Gottfried Tanner Stan Smith Smith Peter Fleming Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan South

NHL Playoff Spots Decided As Kings Clinch Home Ice

The Kings beat the Rockies 6-4 to seal home ice for their upcoming series with Atlanta. Marcel Dionne scored twice and Butch Goring added three goals as Los Angeles secured a first round matchup. The Islanders routed the Rangers 5-2 to finish as top non division winner and host Chicago. Buffalo beat St. Louis 7-3 to host Minnesota, and Pittsburgh edged Detroit 4-2 as Toronto faced off with Pittsburgh next. Canadiens dominated with 132 points and multiple awards while Montreal and the league set up four divisional champions for the first round.

Marcel Dionne Butch Goring Los Angeles Colorado Rockies Kings Atlanta Flames New York Islanders New York Rangers Chicago Black Hawks Buffalo Sabres St. Louis Blues Minnesota North Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs Pittsburgh Toronto Philadelphia Flyers Stars Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens Washington Capitals Cleveland Barons Black Hawks NHL Bruins Blues Flyers Canadiens Guy Lafleur Steve Shutt Washington Montreal Rockies Goring Dionne Atlanta Flames Islanders Rangers Bryan Trottier Garry Howatt Carol Vadnais

McKune to Visit Athens for Hair Loss Consultation

J H McKune returns to Athens Ohio on Wednesday April 6 at the Ohio University Inn Rt 33 50. Ebb's Hair Specialists promote a free private consultation with a written guarantee pro rated by end use. The event runs 1 PM to 8 30 PM with directions to desk clerk or phone for appointments.

J. H. McKune Ohio University Inn Ebb's Hair Specialists, Inc Athens Ohio

Scott Boosts Celtics as Cowens Returns to Lineup

Dave Cowens back in the Celtics lineup alongside Charlie Scott strengthens Boston’s depth after a forearm injury. The Celtics beat the 76ers 96-90 as Scott returned Sunday from a 38 game absence and Cowens helped pace the win. Portland topped Seattle 119-104 and Chicago beat New Orleans 101-82 in other NBA action.

Associated Press Boston Celtics Dave Cowens Charlie Scott Tommy Hein- Cowens National Basketball Association Scott Celtics Boston Philadelphia 76Ers

Multiple NBA Games Shake Up Standings Across League

The schedule yielded wins for Athens Messenger Sports outscoring Indiana 120-112 and other notable outcomes. Cleveland defeated Kansas 113-107 while Denver crushed Phoenix 124-109. Atlanta beat San Antonio 124-109 and Los Angeles topped Detroit 115-107. JoJo White led Boston with 23 points in a close win over an unnamed opponent. Blazers edged Sonics 119-104 as Wally Walker and Bill Walton combined for 20 in the final period. Walton had 26 points. Bulls beat Jazz 101-82 as Artis Gilmore posted 28. Nets snapped a 12th straight defeat in a larger Central Division contest. Knicks defeated Buffalo 130-111 with McMillen 25 and McAdoo 21. Bucks topped Pacers 120-112 with Winters and Buckner 21 in Q4. Cavaliers clinched a playoff berth by beating Kansas City 113-107 highlighted by Gary and Issel. Hawks overcame Spurs 111-163 after a late surge. Lakers beat Pistons 115-167 with Ford and Kareem leading and Lakers tying home-win record.

Indiana Cleveland Kansas Denver Phoenix Atlanta San Antonio Los Angeles Detroit JoJo White Boston 76Ers Boston Garden Julius Erving Blazers Sonics Wally Walker Bill Walton Portland Seattle Walker Walton Bulls Jazz Artis Gilmore Kan- Se Aa Ae Nowe Elvin Hayes Nets Bullets Houston Knicks Braves Tom McMillen Bob McAdoo New York Knicks Buffalo McMillen Bucks Pacers Brian Winters Quinn Buckner Milwaukee Thompson Issel Jones Hawks Spurs John Drew Len Robinson San Ann Lakers Pistons Don Ford Kareem Abdul-Jabbar NBA

Local Sports Calendar Highlights Thursday Through Friday

Today spread of high school events includes Wahama at Federal Hocking and Athens at Marietta at 4 30 p m plus softball at Crooksville and Trimble hosting Meigs. Baseball slate features Warren at Federal Hocking Jackson reserves at 4 and Vinton County at Belpre with several 4 30 p m starts. Track action lists Miller squads at Federal Hocking with boys and girls events and a tennis note Wellston at Portsmouth East. Friday features Eastern at Wellston and Ohio University hosting meet with invitational events at Bowling Green and Ashland country club.

Arlington Trimble Athens Marietta Warren Alexander Crooksville Meigs Miller Southern Federal Hocking Athens Reserves Jackson Reserves Gallipolis Vinton County Jackson Fairfield Union Canal Winchester Wellston Ironton Portsmouth West Waverly New Lexington Nelsonville- York Millersport Portsmouth East Eastern Oto Glasby Track Peden Stadium Ohio University Bowling Green Miami Ohio Wesleyan Morris Harvey Ashland Ohio

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