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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1977

Page

8

Michigan Seizes No 1 Notre Dame Drop Shocks Dons in AP Poll

The Associated Press college basketball poll places Michigan at No 1 after a 69-68 win over Marquette and Notre Dame’s 93-32 upset of San Francisco drops the Dons to third. UCLA remains second. North Carolina and Nevada Las Vegas follow in the top five as Kentucky slides after an 81-79 loss to Tennessee.

Associated Press University of Michigan Wolverines Marquette Notre Dame San Francisco Dons Michigan Johnny Orr UCLA Bruin Kentucky Tennessee Wildcats Volunteers Arkansas Minnesota Syracuse Cincinnati Alabama Providence Louisville Detroit North Carolina Charlotte Utah Arizona Tar ‘Ain Assice Wed Press Switchhurst Parent Sun Munch total_ paints Francisca Ida Las Vegas

Coaching Great Bierman Dies After Long Illness

Bernie Bierman, famed Minnesota coach and three time national champion, died after a long illness at Saddieback Community Hospital in Laguna Hills California. He was 22. Bierman coached Montana Mississippi A&M Tulane and Minnesota to 156 58 11 in 26 seasons with Minnesota Gophers 93 35 6. He spent decades in Southern California and retired near Los Angeles. He is survived by his widow and two sons. Funeral services are pending in Minneapolis.

Laguna Hills Calif Bernie Bierman University of Minnesota Gophers Bierman Saddieback Community Hospital Montana Mississippi A&m Tulane Minnesota Gopher Southern California Clara Los Angeles William St. Paul Min James Minneapolis Springfield Ming Silver Fox Grey Eagle Marines Green Wave Southern California

Mariners Sign Dave Collins In Multiyear Deal For 1977

Tempe scene as Dave Collins, the speedy outfielder, signs a multi year contract with the Seattle Mariners after being selected in the November expansion draft. He starred in an intrasquad game with two triples and a double driving in three runs for the winning Pinson squad. Mariners coaches Jim Busby and others watched as Joe Lis and Jose Baez led the losing side. The club announced lineup and pitching plans for Thursday and Friday exhibitions against Oakland at Mesa.

Tempe, Ariz Dave Collins Seattle Mariners Vada Pinsons Jim Busby Pinson Busby Mariner Collins Seattle California Angels Mariners Stan Thomas Cleveland Thomas Tempe Stadium Danny Meyer RBI Bill Stein Larry Cox Jose Baez Joe Lis Oakland A'S Darrell Johnson Ruppert Jones Dan Meyer Lee Stanton Carlos Lopez Craig Reynolds Bob Stinson Jimmy Sexton Gary Wheelock Mike Kekich Diego Segui Bill Laxton Tommy Moore Johnson A’s Mesa Frank MacCormack Bob Galasso Glenn Abbott Dave Johnson Pete Brobery

Illinois State Wins NIT Opener Over Creighton 65-54

Illinois State, 22-4, held off Creighton 65-54 despite early shooting woes. Center Rick Apke fouled out after a second-half surge by Creighton, and Jeff Wilkins paced Southern Illinois with 21 points as Illinois State earned a quarter-final berth in New York's Madison Square Garden.

Omaha Neb Illinois State Creighton Rick Apke Apke Southern Illinois Jeff Wilkins Rusty Illnois State John C. Johnson New York Madison Square Garden Ilingis State Gene Smithson Smithson

Watkins Stars Late In UNCC Triumph

UNCC, led by Melvin Watkins, edges Jacksonville 74 to 69 in the Sun Belt tournament semifinal. Cedric Maxwell scored 24 for UNCC as Chad Kinch added 14 and Watkins totaled 18. The 49ers advance to face New Orleans for the championship while UNC Charlotte had earlier accepted a bid to the NCAA Mideast Regional.

Charlotte N.C Melvin Watkins North Carolina Jacksonville 49Ers New Orleans UCC Central Michigan Bloomington Watkins Felton Young Cedric Maxwell MCC Ders Dolphins Chad Kinch Kevin King

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