Bruins fall to Idaho State in NCAA West semifinal
UCLA, ranked No. 4, suffers a shock 76-75 defeat to Idaho State as Steve Hayes scores 27 and Greg Griffin clamps down on Marques Johnson. Idaho State, led by Jim Killingsworth, advances to the regional final while UCLA exits after a late foul barrage.
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Finley Loses Damage Suit Over Commissioner's Powers
In Chicago UPI Judge Fran McGarr ruled Finley failed to prove his 3.5 million damage claim against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Finley plans an appeal though the court denied forcing Finley to cover Kuhn’s costs. leagues back Kuhn, likely sharing legal fees.
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Lakeview Viking Basketball Honors Ten Letters For 1976-77
Lakeview coach Dennis Geraghty announces ten letters earned by the 1976-77 Viking basketball team. Seniors Groteluschen Brandt Watkins Schaf lead a balanced scoring group led by Tom Bock with 253 points and Mike Iverson with 246. The top four scorers return next season as Lakeview aims to improve on a 2-17 record.
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Young Upsets Foreman To Earn World Title Shot
Jimmy Young outboxed George Foreman over 12 rounds in San Juan to hand the favored challenger only his second pro defeat. Foreman, weakened by cramps and dehydration, was stopped from a knockout as Young earned a unanimous decision and a title shot, with promoter Don King signaling a bout against the Norton Bobick winner and then Muhammad Ali.
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Bonnies and Cougars Reach NIT Finals
St Bonaventure edged Villanova 86 82 as Glenn Hagan scored 26 points with 22 in the second half to lift the Bonnies. Houston topped Alabama 68 76 behind Otis Birdsong 18 points to seal a spot in the final, earning coach Guy Lewis his 400th career victory.
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