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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1977

Page

5

Indiana Routs Michigan 73 to 64 Behind Woodson Rally

Indiana freshman Mike Woodson carried the Hoosiers with 26 points in a second half surge that broke a close game, as Michigan 11-2 in the conference fell 73-64. Kent Benson added 24 for Indiana who improved to 12-8 overall and 7-4 in the Big Ten while Michigan's 18-1 season mark was derailed by tough Indiana defense and 20 turnovers.

Indiana Michigan Bloomington Ind Mike Woodson Johnny Orr Wolverines Boohbby Knight Perent Hoosiers Knight Rickey Green Phil Hubbard Woodson Benson Robinson Linton Itubbard Grote Green Hardy Baxter Bergen Thorpe North Carolina Driesell Clemson Jo Jo Hunter Terps Mike Davis Brad Davis Larry Gibson Lawrence Boston Greg Coles Colon Abraham Jed Clemson Wayne “Tree” Rollins Maryland Rich Yonakor

Massengale Captures Desert Golf Classic Title in Palm Springs

Rik Massengale cruised to a six stroke victory at the Hope Desert Golf Classic in Palm Springs California finishing at 337 total 21 under par. Bruce Lietzke placed second while Bob Shearer Arnold Palmer and Gary Player joined the top standings in a field that drew about 25 000 spectators under scorching heat.

Palm Springs Calif Rik Massengale Jeader Bruce Lietzke Tallahassee Hartford Massesgale Arnold Palmer Britchris Ray Floyd Massengale Palmer la Quinta Jed Lieteke Lietzke Bob Shearer Ang Shearer Wre Roger Malibie Gary Player Ualsh Johnny Miller Mussengate Satis Yard Parig la Quinta It Boy Mark Lye Wally Arnoulenng Barr Tie Theight Nevil Lou Graham Ron Cormwin Stevs Melnyk Andy Bown Pier Gosterhnig Paul Moran George Cade John Lister Miker Reaser Belile Mike Misti Kikup Arui Ie Reyilnds Gary Meford Marty Freekaton Tormy Aaron Leonard Poumon Frank Beard TNT Tom Nicporte Thon Massangule Orville Moody Lae Elder Bill Caffee Tiddock Newton Allen Miller Don Blas Pete Brown Jack Rex Caldwell Doug Tewell Dale Mayes Gary Gran Jim Colbert

Deacons Rally Past NC State For ACC Lead Claim

Wake Forest erased a 17 point deficit with 16 minutes left in a dramatic 77 74 victory over North Carolina State to seize a share of the ACC lead behind Skip Brown 80 points. Coach Carl Tacy called it the greatest comeback of his tenure as the Deacons moved to 2 0 in league play while State dropped to 1 4 4.

Associated Press Wake Forest Atlantic Coast North Caroling State Deacons Car Tacy Skip Brown Wolfpack Tacy State Norm. Stoan Kenny Carred Hawkeye

Allison Wins Daytona Pole in 188 MPH Run

Donald Allison rode a Chevrolet to the Daytona pole at 188.048 mph for the Pan American 500 stock car classic. He edged A J Foyt by under a tenth, with Foyt at 187.707 mph. Twenty-three teams tried, inspection followed, and Guthrie’s entry posted 180.603 mph amid a season of prior technical scrutiny.

Daytona Beach Fla. Cap Donald Allison A.J. Foyt Daytona International Speedway Allison Foyt Daytona Ramo Stott Darrell Waltrip Dave Marcis Allson Richard Pétty Foy Waltrip Maeis Doge Mareis Chevrolet Seill Janet Guthrie

West beats East 125 122 in 27th NBA All Star Game

In Milwaukee, Larry Brown era All Stars staged a 20-2 third quarter run led by Barry and Buse to seize the game. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 21 as Julius Erving tied for top with 30 and was named MVP, while Westphal and Barry key steals sealed the West win over the East 125-124.

Milwaukee Stick Barry Don Buse Barry Paul Westphal Kareem Abdul Jabbar Westphal Milwaukee Arena David Thompson Bob Lanier West Bameé Buse Bills Bobby Jones Westghal Julius Erving Bren Jens Erving Kareem AbdulJabbar Los Angeles Lakers Bob Lanter Detroit Pistons Phoenix Suns Bob McAdoo New York Knicks Rick Barry Golden State Warriors Don Busa Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association

Pam Higgins Wins Title In Playoff

Pam Higgins won the LPGA playoff at Guilyard Kendate Lakes, edging Judy Rankin after Rankin hit a spectator with a drive on the 11th playoff hole. Higgins shot 69 to finish at 212, earning $7,500. Rankin received $4,040 and had a 214 tie with Roberta Albers Speer for second.

Miami Pam Higgins Judy Rankin Sunday Zou Rankin Ms. Rankin Miss Higgins Mrs. Rankin Sandra Post Guilyard Kendate Lakes Country Club Miss Post Roberta Albers Speer Tex Higgins Palm Springs Calif

Erving Named MVP as East Falls in All Star Classic

Julius Erving won the NBA All Star Game MVP with 30 points and 14 rebounds for the East despite a loss to the West. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led voting among stars, while Westphal aided the West with 10 points and key plays. Erving noted the honor felt meaningful despite mixed opinions.

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