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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1977

Page

8

UCLA Downs Houston 96 83 on National TV

UCLA star Otis Birdsong scored 42 as UCLA defeated Houston 96 83. Gene Bartow noted UCLA strengths and full court defense while Houston struggled with pace and trapping. UCLA moves to Pacific-8 play opener vs Oregon as Michigan and Providence also won Sunday.

Associated Press Gene Bartow UCLA Houston Cougars Bartow Bruins Houston Otis Birdsong Cougars Birdsong Oregon Michigan South Carolina Providence Seton Hall Wake Forest Richmond Utah Utah State Long Beach Illinois Marquette Northwestern Minnesota Bloomington Montana David Greenwood Brett Vroman Marques Johnson Rickey Green Green Wolverines Nate Davis Gamecocks Jackie Gilbon Bruce Campbell Jerry Schellenberg Jeff Judkins Greg Deane Lloyd McMillan Butch Lee Bo Ellis Mike Thompson

Erving Returns in Philadelphia Loss at Nassau Coliseum

Julius Erving appeared for the 76ers at Nassau Coliseum in a 139 110 road loss to the Nets. The crowd of about 9 000 greeted him with boos and a muted reception as Philadelphia failed to slow Indiana Detroit Boston scoring notes and other NBA results from the night include Denver's 145 120 win over San Antonio and Golden State 105 98 over Boston.

Associated Press Julius Erving Nassau Coliseum Erving New York Nets American Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Philadelphia Nets Warriors Celtics Rick Barry Barry Boston Golden State Jo Jo White Charlie Scott Cavaliers Rockets Cleveland Houston Rudy Tomjanovich Kings Suns Kansas City Scott Wedman Brian Taylor Paul Westphal Phoenix

Saban names four assistants for Miami football plan

Miami coach Lou Saban announces Ed Cavanaugh as offensive coach and Ed Marciniak as defensive coach with veterans Harold Allen and Billy Proulx staying. In Michigan, Phil Strekal of Athens High School is named one of EMU track co-captains and competes in weight events.

MIAMI Lou Saban University of Miami Buffalo Bills Saban Ed Cavanaugh Hurricanes Cavanaugh Bills Ron Marciniak University of Dayton Harold Allen Billy Proulx Ypsilanti, Mich Phil Strekal Athens High School Eastern Michigan University Huron Strekal

Glouster Gridiron Standouts Earn Tabor Letters

Hillsboro Kansas former Trimble High School stars David Hartley and Mark Gillespie received letters after the Tabor College football season. Hartley, a 6-0 197-pound defensive tackle, is an elementary education major. Gillespie, a 6-0 205-pound junior offensive tackle, is also from Glouster.

Hillsboro Kan Trimble David Hartley Tabor Hartley Jerry Hartley Glouster Mark Gillespie Robert Gillespie

Shutt Breaks Slump With New Sticks In 7-0 Canadiens Win

Steve Shutt, NHL scoring leader, received new sticks that helped end an eight game drought as Montreal routed Atlanta 7-0. Other games saw Rangers top Canucks 5-3 behind Esposito’s 40th, Black Hawks beat Maple Leafs 6-4, Rockies 6-4 over Red Wings, Capitals 2-1 over Blues, and a 3-3 tie between Sabres and Islanders.

Associated Press Steve Shutt Montreal Canadiens Shutt Ken Dryden Atlanta Flames New York Rangers Vancouver Canucks Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs Colorado Rockies Detroit Red Wings Washington Capitals St. Louis Blues New York Islanders Buffalo Sabres Phil Esposito Vancouver Orland Kurtenbach Canucks Kurtenbach The Rangers Esposito Cesare Maniago Wally Harris Harris New York Steve Vickers Black Hawks Maple Leafs Toronto Chicago Jim Harrison Dennis Hull Rockies Red Wings Wilf Paiement Paul Gardner Colorado Detroit Johnny Wilson Capitals Blues Washington Rick Bragnale St. Louis

Alexander Girls Host Parkersburg Catholic After Victory

ALBANY The Alexander girls basketball team will host Parkersburg Catholic at 7 p.m. after a 49-40 win over Morgan. Rita Saylor scored 21 points to lead Alexander. Morgan won the reserve game 24-17.

Albany Alexander Parkersburg Catholic Morgan Rita Saylor

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