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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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