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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1977

Page

5

USC Swim Stars Break Records At NCAA Championships

Joe Bottom and Bruce Furniss of USC set American and NCAA marks during Friday qualifying at the 54th NCAA Division 1 Swimming and Diving Championships in Cleveland. Bottom swam the 200 yard freestyle in 47.95, surpassing Mark Spitz's 47.98 record, while Furniss led the 20 yard freestyle qualifiers and Naber topped the 100 yard backstroke as California Berkeley’s Graham Smith clocked an NCAA record in the 100 yard breaststroke. Seven NCAA marks were set by midmeet, with USC aiming for its fourth straight team title.

Cleveland Joe Bottom Bruce Furniss University of Southern California Southern Cal Cleveland State University Bottom Indiana University Mark Spitz Manht Furniss Indiana Jim Montgomery Montgomery Turness Southern California John Naber Naber Jack Medici Washington Roy Saari Graham Smith California- Berkeley Stanford John Hencken

NFL Union Ratifies New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Union members approved the five year contract by a Friday deadline with 416 of 812 votes in favor and 20 against. Ed Garvey announced ratification and full effect, with pension and back pay adjustments, and noted players will participate in owners meetings for future rules input.

Washington National Football League Ed Garvey Association Garvey Carter NFL National Labor Relations Board NLRB Tom Keating Kermit Alexander

Giants Rally Edges A's In Exhibition Thriller

The Giants scored three ninth inning runs to beat Oakland 7 6 as a fly ball deflected off center fielder Dennis Walling. Jack Clark tied the game with a two out triple and Terry Whitfield was credited with a hit on the windy day.

Associated Press Themian Francisco Giants Oaklard A Oakland Dennis Walling Walling Terry Whitfield Jack Clark Whitield Cecil Cooper Milwaukee Pete Broberg

Watson Leads Heritage Classic After Second Round

Tom Watson shot a 67 to lead the Sea Pines Heritage Classic at eight under, 134 total. Danny Edwards is one stroke back at 135, with Graham Marsh two behind at 137. Hale Irwin, Jerry McGee, and Lynn Lott tied at 138, as late-round slips left several contenders within reach.

Hilton Head Tom Watson Linda Watson Harbour Town Danny Edwards Oklahoma State Edwards Far East David Graham Marsh Australia United States Hale Irwin Marsh Jerry McGee Lynn Lott McGee Lott Ray Floyd Rod Curt Bill Kratzert Leonard Thompson Ed Sneed George Cadle Jack Nicklaus Ben Crenshaw Gary Player Hubert Green Arnold Palmer

Hampden-Sydney Splits Twin Bill With Towson State

Hampden-Sydney edged Towson State 20 for the first game as Mike Morgan pitched a one hitter. Towson State won the opener 7 to 4 after a late rally. Bill Newell and Jimmy Ferguson had two hits in the second game, lifting Hampden-Sydney to a 10 6 record.

Hampden-Sydney Mike Morgan Hampden- Sydney Towson State Bill Newell Jimmy Ferguson Ben Newell Towson Jim McGowan

Upshaw Named To Post On California Community Board

Oakland Raiders lineman Gene Upshaw was appointed by Gov. Edmund Brown Jr. to the four year term on California's Community College Board of Governors. Upshaw, 31, an offensive guard and perennial All Star, was named Friday to the board that oversees 104 colleges.

Sacramento Calif Oakland Raiders Gene Upshaw Edmund Brown Jr California Upshaw Community College Board of Governors Brown

Roundup of Local League Scores and Standings

Roundup lists multiple league results with names, teams, and scores across Archery, Football, and Basketball. Notable entries include Honsier's archery 3, Pocket Pindersa 196, Redskin 1 Trent 188, Dragons and Kings & Queens matchups, and various individuals such as Morgan 301 and Atkinson 190 contributing to team totals.

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