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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1977

Page

8

Tar Heels Meet Warriors In Slow Pace Showdown

Marquette coach says to cut off North Carolina's four corner offense and slow the tempo as the seventh-ranked Warriors prepare for a big Omni showdown at 8 15 p m EST. Carolina edged Charlotte 51 49 Saturday on Jerome Whitehead's late jumper.

Atlanta Nevada-Las Vi Marquette Phil Ford Ford McGuire North Carolina Omni Warriors Charlotte Jerome Whitehead

Tar Heels Use Spread Offense as Ford Leads NC Streak

North Carolina employs a four corner spread with Phil Ford directing from center to open lanes for back door baskets as Ford plays through an elbow injury. Mike O Koren scores 31 for Nevada Las Vegas while Marquette eyes McGuire's final game and emotional edge amid injuries.

McGuire North Carolina Smith John Kuester Phil Ford America Ford Tar Heels Nevada Las Vegas Mike O’koren Notre Dame Marquette Warriors

Marsh defeats Watson to win Sea Pines Heritage title

Graham Marsh holds off Tom Watson by one stroke at Harbour Town. Watson, who led at times, squandered a final round collapse after a fourstroke edge, finishing second as Marsh carded a 69 to finish 273. Ben Crenshaw and Gene Littler also contended as Nicklaus and Player faded.

Hilton Head Island 3.C Graham Marsh Tom Watson Watson Marsh Sea Pines Harbour Town Golf Links Ben Crenshaw Bruce Devlin Britain Europe Australia Far East Crenshaw

Major League Rosters Shuffle As Opening Day Near

The AP reports widespread roster moves as MLB teams trim rosters ahead of opening day. Oakland A's trade Clealdell Washington to Texas for Jim Umbarger and others. Houston Astros trade Willie Crawford for Rob Sperring. Yankees swap Kerry Dineen for Sergio Ferrer and sign Sparky Lyle and Roy White. Cardinals, Orioles, Tigers, and Mariners also make cuts, waivers, and signings as rosters tighten.

Associated Press Oakland A’s Cleadell Washington Texas Rangers Jim Umbarger Rodney Scott Williams Montreal Atlanta Baltimore Oakland Dick Bosman Blue Moon Odom San Jose A's Jeff Newman Craig Mitchell Brian Abraham Dennis Haines Mike Weathers Houston Astros San Francisco Rob Andrews Giants Willie Crawford Rob Sperring New York Yankees Kerry Dineen Syracuse Philadelphia Sergio Ferrer Phils Oklahoma City Yanks Sparky Lyle Roy White Lyle White St. Louis Cardinals Bob Forsch Bake McBride Marvin Lane Bruce Taylor Seattle Mariners Kurt Bevacqua Jim Minshall Pete Broberg Ken Singleton Terry Crowley Orioles St. Louis Cards Charlie Chant Ron Farkas Red Birds

Bulls surge to playoff race with Cavs win in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls beat the injury plagued Cleveland Cavaliers 95 to 90 at Chicago Stadium to move within a half game of the Western Conference sixth playoff berth. Norm Van Lier led with 27, Artis Gilmore added 23, as Chicago stretched its win streak to eight and 17 of 20.

Associated Press Chicago Bulls Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Stadium Kansas City San Antonio Kings Seattle Phoenix Ed Badger Philadelphia Boston Denver Scott May Artis Gilmore Badger Chicago Cavs Norm van Lier Gilmore Cleveland Wilbur Holland Spurs 76Ers Blazers Portland Julius Erving George McGinnis Jazz Pacers Nate Williams New Orleans Williams James McElroy Knicks Bullets Washington

USC Swimmer Naber Leads Trojans to NCAA Victory

USC won its fourth consecutive NCAA swimming championship at Cleveland State, outrunning Alabama 385 to 204. John Naber led with two titles two NCAA records and two American marks, sweeping the 100 and 200 backstrokes and anchoring the winning 800 free relay. New USC sophomore Bruce Furniss added a 200 free win as seniors Bottom and Strachan collected multiple honors. the Trojans stressed team over stars.

Cleveland Cleveland State University Southern California John Neber USC Trojans Naber Joe Bottom Rod Strachan Mer Casey Converse Alabama Scott Spann Auburn Graham Smith California-Berkeley Canada Cal Bruce Furniss

Rookies Spark Spring Baseball With Hot Bats

In Florida and Arizona spring action sees rookies like Ray Knight and Randy Elliott leading their teams. Knight's RBI single lifted the Reds past the Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings, while Elliott hit two homers for the Giants in a 12-9 win over the Padres.

Associated Press Florida Arizona Ray Knight Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Sparky Anderson Knight San Francisco Randy Elliott Giants San Diego Padres Yankees Minnesota Twins Stanley Baltimore Brooks Robinson Orioles Texas Rangers Wayne Garland Cleveland Indians Chicago Cubs Wayne Simpson California Angels

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