NBA Draft prospects keying Bucks crown.
A roundup of likely first round selections led by Kent Benson of Indiana and Marques Johnson of UCLA. Other top names include Otis Birdsong of Houston Rickey Green of Michigan Bernard King of Tennessee Bo Ellis of Marquette Tommy Lagarde of North Carolina Kenny Carr Walter Davis Brad Davis Wayne Rollins and more.
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Concord College signs five recruits for basketball
Concord College coach Don Christie has signed five players for next season and is pursuing more guards from Virginia and Ohio. He targets Tyrone Curtis from Bluefield, plus guards Tyrone Edwards Jeff Grove and Jerry McPherson, and forwards Tom Havorka and Richard Lance, with money easing recruitment compared with his Salem tenure.
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Eastwick says Reds seeking trade before June 15
Rawly Eastwick, unsigned Reds reliever, says management told him Cincinnati is actively trying to trade him ahead of the June 15 deadline. The 26 year old, NL saves leader in 1976 with 26 saves and a 2.08 ERA last season, has a 1-2 record and seven saves this year. Club president Bob Howsam refused to discuss trades.
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Eastwick
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Bob Watson
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Bob Howsam
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Cubs Walk Off Giants In Extra Innings
Jose Cardenal delivered a bases loaded bunt in the 11th to score Mick Kelleher as the Cubs beat the Giants 14 to 6. Bruce Sutter earned the win while Randy Moffitt took the loss after a tight, no-hitter through six.
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Charlie Williams
Greg Gross
Kelleher
Giants
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Larry Buttner
Cardenal
Bruce Sutter
Moffitt
Bill Bonham
Cubs
Ed Halicki
Bonham
Princeton Elks State Tourney Adds 4 Man Best Ball Format
Princeton Elks Country Club hosts a 4 man best-ball event with a 10 a.m. Sunday start. A blind draw will form teams from classes A through D, using handicaps for net scores. Today is the final day to sign up at the pro shop.
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Celtics Site Proposal Faces Rezoning Battle in Quincy
Quincy officials resist a $25 million 21 000 seat Celtics arena seven miles south of Boston arguing the land, currently an office park, is too valuable. Councillor John Lydon Jr pushes a rezoning measure to require council approval for any deal. Irv Levin met officials to discuss the plan and its costs.
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He Celtics
John Lydon Jr
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Marino Accepts Head Football Coach Job at Ripley High
Frank Marino, longtime Welch High School coach, will lead Ripley High School in Jackson County as head football coach. He leaves Welch with a 47-28-4 football record and a 256-1344 coaching mark across all sports. Jim Dagestein also chosen to coach basketball.
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Welch High School
Ripley High School
Jackson County
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Marino
Ripley
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Jim Dagestein
West Virginia Class AA All-State Baseball Team Named
The 1977 West Virginia Class AA all state baseball team includes Fairview’s Doug Luketic and Chris Marcozzi, Gary’s Frank Conte, Bishop Donahue’s Buddy Smith, Hunt’s Chuck Robateau, Buffalo Wayne’s Jim Hensley, and others across several towns. Darrel Chaney of the Atlanta Braves is noted as a former high school star quarterback.
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State Sportswriters’ Association
Doug Luketic
Fairview
Frank Conte
Gary
Buddy Smith
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Chuck Robateau
Hunt
St. Joe's
Darrel Chaney
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Atlanta Braves
Storey Opens Lead in Memphis Golf Classic
Tom Storey, a former Las Vegas act turned pro, shot a seven under par 65 to lead the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic by two strokes at Colonial Country Club. Gary Player posted 67 to sit second, with Mike Hill and a group at 69 in the first round. Crenshaw withdrew with sinus illness. Pate and others posted 71 to 72.
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Two Tied For LPGA Tourney Lead
Sally Little and Joyce Kazmierski shot five under par 67s to lead the LPGA national championship in blustery North Myrtle Beach. Judy Rankin was one behind at 68 as winds up to 30 mph challenged players. several others stood at 71 and 72.
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Solomon Wins Easily In Brussels Grand Prix
Favored Harold Solomon of Pompano Beach defeats Barry Philips-Moore 6-3 6-3 in rain shortened Brussels International Tennis Grand Prix as the Australian defends his so called magic racquet. Karl Meiler of West Germany upsets Hans Kary 6-2 6-2 in the day’s surprise. Jurgen Fassbender defeats Betis Prajoux 14 6 7-5 6-3 in the other completed match.
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Walton and Johnson Win MVP Honors in Sports Awards
Bill Walton of the Portland Trail Blazers won the NBA finals MVP and missed the car award ceremony due to a camping trip in Idaho. His teammates accepted the car on his behalf as Marques Johnson of UCLA received the college basketball MVP award in person.
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