Coach Relieved After Loss to Providence
Michigan fell 82-81 to unranked Providence as Bob Misevicious sealed the win with a late jumper in double overtime. Providence coach Dave Gavitt lauded his team’s late defense and Misevicious’s clutch plays while Michigan coach Johnny Orr reflected on the pressure of a No. 1 ranking and a tough seven games.
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Bobcats Fall to St. Joseph's in All-College Tourney
Ohio University Bobcats played sharper basketball but lost 67 to 62 to St. Joseph's of Philadelphia in Oklahoma City. Coach Dale Bandy shuffled the lineup as a taller Hawks squad pressured OU late, and 6-9 center Steve Vassalotti supplied four points in the final seconds for the win.
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Ohio U Hawks fall to St Josephs despite late rally
Athens Messenger notes Ernie Whites forward return and Buckey Walden back from ankle injury as Ohio U struggles with 38 percent shooting and weak rebounding. Lauretti and Sawyer lift team, St Josephs holds lead after Majors and Vassalotti buckets, final run seals win. OU faces Tulane next.
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Bert Jones Named NFL MVP in AP Balloting
Bert Jones of Baltimore won the NFL Most Valuable Player award with 41 of 84 AP ballots, topping Ken Stabler and OJ Simpson. The 1973 LSU alum and Colts quarterback led in completions and yardage, with praise from coach Ted Marchibroda for his role in reaching the playoffs. Jones is part of a notable father son NFL record pair with his father Dub Jones.
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Basketball scores and Thursday game slate across the league
Kansas City defeated Buffalo 113 to 103 while Seattle beat New York Nets 102 to 96. Washington fell to Atlanta 96 to 92 and Detroit topped Portland 120 to 111. Houston beat Philadelphia 93 to 91 and Phoenix won 97 to 87 over Boston. Thursday schedule features Seattle at Cleveland New Orleans at Indiana Portland at Milwaukee Detroit at Denver Chicago at Golden State.
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Lyne Center Opens to Public at Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College Community College will open the Paul R. Lyne Center to the public Tuesday January 4 from 7 to 9 pm. Facilities for jogging weight training racketball basketball and swimming will be available with a pool fee of 1 for adults and 50 cents for those 18 and under. All other facilities are free.
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Mrs Marie Beall James Services Held In Greensboro
Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs Marie Beall James 55 wife of ACC commissioner Bob James She died Tuesday morning at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital after a three day hospitalization The couple has lived in Greensboro since March 1971 when he took the ACC post after nearly seven years as MAC commissioner
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Battle Considered for Kansas Assistant Coach Job
Former Tennessee coach Bill Battle is being eyed for an Kansas assistant post to replace Lance Van Zandt who may join Nebraska. Kansas coach Bud Moore and Alabama alumnus, Battle, would be involved as Johnny Majors succeeds him at Tennessee bringing Pittsburgh coach Majors to college football circles.
New Orleans Maskers chosen as name for AAA team
The New Orleans Class AAA baseball team to play in the Superdome next year will be the Maskers. The name won 52 to 1 over Blues and Pelicans on a Monday vote by the team selection committee. the club previously played in Tulsa as the Oilers.
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Kathy Kreiner Named Canada's Top Female Athlete of 1976
Kathy Kreiner, 19, Olympic giant slalom champion, was chosen Canada's top female athlete of 1976 in a Canadian Press poll of more than 150 voters. She won twice as many first place votes as swimmer Nancy Garapick, who at 15 was Canada’s 1975 Female Athlete of the Year.
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VMI and OCU reach All-College final in tight semis
In Oklahoma City, VMI edged California 73 71 as Will Bynum and Ron Carter paced the Keydets. Oklahoma City University beat Brigham Young 78 68 behind Greg Krause dominance and a stifling defense. Baylor rolled Tu Lane 97 74 in the other semifinal action. St Josephs of Philadelphia defeated Ohio University 67 42 in consolation play.
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Muskingum wins Shrine Tournament title in rout over Fredonia State
Muskingum, led by six players in double figures and coach Jim Burson, defeated Fredonia State 96 to 67 to capture the Shrine Holiday classic. Pete Liptrap scored 22, Dave Brunston 14 with 10 in the second quarter surge as Muskingum improved to 6-2. Grove City topped Thief 88-63 in the consolation.
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