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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1977

Page

5

Smith Bats Down Old Sox Mateys

Reggie Smith homered off Boston right-hander Jim Willoughby to lift the Dodgers to a 7-5 victory in their preseason opener at Vero Beach. Smith, back with a new club after being acquired from St. Louis, impressed after shoulder surgery and powered the homer while Garvey Lacy and Cey added long shots.

Winter Haven Fila Reggie Smith Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Dodgers Smith Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Red Sox Vero Beach Reggie Homer Jim Willoughby Boston Willoughby Regggie Don Zimmer Wineer Steve Garvey Lee Lacy Stan Cey Fred Lynn George Scott Doug Griffin Andy Merchant

Engineers Face Wittenberg In Tough NCAA Tilt

TERRE HAUTE Ind AP Wittenberg Tigers nationally ranked runners up seek finals as Rose Hulman 24 3 hosts 20 5 with 10 point win over Kenyon. Coach John Mutchner says Engineers won t turn their cheek and will battle for a national semifinal berth at Augustana College Rock Island Ill Larry Hunter first year coach aims for another finals run despite Ohio Wesleyan setback. Senior trio Rick White Greg Seay Clyde Eberhardt lead Tigers offense with 17.7 ppg and return as key starters. Wittenberg tops Transylvania Ashland to reach regional finals while Rose Hulman eyes a hard fought upset.

Terre Haute Ind Wittenberg Tigers Rose Hulman John Mutchner Rise-Hulman Hunter Rick White Greg Seay Clyde Eberhardt Kenyon Whic Rose Mitchner Engineers Steve van Dyck Transylvania Great Lakes Ashland

Revenge Factor Present In Louisville UCLA Tilt

UCLA and Louisville meet in the NCAA Western Regionals with UCLA ranked No. 2 and Louisville seeking an upset after a close loss in a prior semifinal. Long Beach plays Idaho State, with winners advancing to the regional finals in Provo Utah.

Louisville UCLA Pocatello Idaho Bruins Long Beach Idaho State Tucson Ariz Provo Utah Deony Crum Gene Barton

Michigan opens NCAA bid against Holy Cross in Assembly Hall

No. 1 Michigan makes its NCAA tournament debut in Bloomington against unranked Holy Cross in its first appearance in 21 years. Coach Johnny Orr emphasizes focus as Rickey Green leads a fast Wolverines squad, while Holy Cross coach George Blaney notes the daunting task and anticipation.

Bloomington Michigan Indiana Hoosiers Assembly Hall Holy Cross Wolverines Marquette Johnny Orr North Carolina-Charlotte Central Michigan Lexington George Blaney

Barker Wins Dallas. Barker Reaches Dallas Semifinals

Sue Barker, 24, from England, beat Betty Stove 6 1 2 4 to reach the Dallas tournament semifinals. Barker, who won San Francisco last week, advances in a $100,000 women’s event as hot backhands counter Stove’s serve.

Dallas Sue Barker England Holland Betty Stove Miss Barker San Francisco Steve

Wise Wins Thriller In Longest State Group A Semi

CHARLOTTESVILLE AP Charles Beverly carried Wise Indians to a 68 60 win over Parry McCluer in the longest state Group A basketball game. Beverly scored 29 points and provided late free throws with seven seconds left in the fifth overtime to seal the semifinal victory and set a final against Madison's Mountaineers. Wise, 22-7, advances to title game at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Charlottesville Charles Beverly Wise Indians Parry McCluer Madison Mountaineers King William Cavaliers

Garden City Bowler Rutger Heads Pro Classic telecast

Dick Rutger of River Falls Wisconsin is top seed for Garden City Bowls Pro Classic finals. Ruger led with eight game 1,807 total and 226 average after match play. Couture Pappas Weber Zahn Spigner also earned spots in the Saturday telecast final with a $14,000 first prize on the line.

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Marshall MSU Feud Rages Over Campus Use and Fees

Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Marshall fights MSU over using university property for his kinesiology venture and filming clients. State News says he earned 67500 from MSU gear, which he denies, claiming charity proceeds and privacy intrusion. Asst. AD confirms use of fieldhouse and cameras. trial outcomes remain unresolved with possible new action.

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Mountaineers Rally Past Cavaliers in Group A Semifinal

Madison Downs Cavaliers 56 48 as Mountaineers erase halftime deficit with a 21 4 2 run to reach the Group A state final. Earl Banks and Mike Styles sparked the second half with early layups, and seven players scored in the period to push Madison to a 29 29 tie before pulling away. The Cavaliers finish 23 4. Madison advances to Saturday’s championship versus Wise or Parry McCluer Madison improved to 24 1, their only loss coming to Luray.

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