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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
14
Two Cleveland Browns rookies did not pass their physicals on Sunday and will retake before training camp. Offensive lineman Doug Kleber, a 1976 10th round pick, still rehabbed a knee from last summer while kick returner Daryl Brown faced high blood pressure concerns.
Bill Walton named MVP after Portland edges Philadelphia in dramatic game. Oscar Robertson era quotes aside, Walton praises teammates as coach Ramsay calls Blazers the finest group he has coached. Sixers' Erving shines but falls short as Hollins leads Portland in final surge.
Seattle AP report quotes Spencer Haywood former Seattle SuperSonic and Knicks forward criticising athletes as plastic heroes. He argues players must speak out and act real, aims to retire soon and avoid beer commercials, cites racism from some writers and fans during his Seattle return.
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphiaers 109 to 107 to win the NBA championship series four games to two. Also noted are results from tennis, golf, track, auto racing, and two fatal accidents.
Portland erupted as the Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109 107 to claim the NBA title in Memorial Coliseum. About 13 000 fans flooded streets, nets were claimed by fans, police reported no arrests or injuries as revelers toasted the victory.
In Texas, Bay Darnell wins the USAC Texas 500 after discovering a cracked bell housing and repairing it hours before the 250 lap race. He edges A J Foyt as Feldner maintains the stock car points lead. Darnell uses a Dodge with a combined pit crew and hot Texas heat.
Jack Ramsay finally assembled the Portland Trail Blazers around Bill Walton and built a team that edged the Philadelphia 76ers 109-107 to win the National Basketball Championship in a 4-2 finals series. Ramsay, a veteran coach, emphasized a fast team style and defense.
The Kansas City Royals released pitcher Tom Hall. The San Diego Padres optioned outfielder Luis Melendez and recalled pitcher Pawl Siebert from Hawaii. The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Steve Mathieson and linebacker Terry Beykin to waivers for roster changes. The University of Tennessee named Rich Coaches as assistant defensive coach.
Rodney Bobick, 25, sparring partner of Muhammad Ali, died when his car struck a power pole two miles west of Bowlus Minnesota on Minnesota 238. He left behind his brother Duane a top heavyweight contender and bronze medalist in 1972.
Smith discusses simplifying his approach for final rounds and choosing a single swing. Stephens, a Willow Creek amateur with one handicap, laments variable putting and back pins at Blair. The field will be split into flights with pairings and start times to follow.
Twenty six golfers earned PGA Tour cards after six rounds at Pinehurst No 2 and other courses. Phil Hancock led with 417, one shot ahead of Lance Suzuki and Wayne Levi. Curtis Strange and Bill Pelham followed.
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