Orr Sees UNCC Chance For NCAA Title Run
In Lexington AP reports Michigan 75 UNCC 68 ends Wolverines’ bid and props up North Carolina Charlotte as a possible 1977 champion. 49ers star Cornbread Maxwell 25 points and Lew Massey 19 energize upset bid while Rickey Green leads Michigan with 20.
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49ers Welcome Home After Upset Of No 1 Michigan
Thousands greet UNC Charlotte 49ers at Douglas Airport after their 75 68 upset of Michigan to win the NCAA Mideast Regional in Lexington. Coach Lee Rose and players Lew Massey speak as fans cheer and MCC eyes next challenge against Marquette.
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Chris Champ At Baseline Wins In Philadelphia
Chris Evert defended her baseline game to win the $20,000 first prize in the Pho con Women's Tennis Championship in Philadelphia. She defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 6-3 in just under two hours, citing her opponent's forehand as the main reason for her strategy. Navratilova earned $10,000 as the runner-up.
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High Point College Hosts Three Way Outdoor Track Meet
High Point College hosts a three team outdoor track meet on campus Tuesday afternoon at Albion Millis Stadium. Davidson and Wake Forest travel to High Point for the event with afternoon start time listed as 2:15. The Panther spring schedule includes other invitational meets with Lenoir Rhyne and Davidson among participating schools.
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Lyle Beats Bugner In Heavyweight Clash At Caesars Palace
Ron Lyle, ranked seventh, defeated British champion Joe Bugner by a 12 round split decision in Las Vegas. Lyle dominated with body work and uppercuts, forcing Bugner to retreat and bleed, improving Lyle to 34-5-1 while Bugner drops to 52-8-1.
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Gottfried Appears Focused Only on Present Play
Brian Gottfried, 25, rises as a top pro, winning a third Grand Prix title this year with a 6 1 6 2 victory over Stan Smith. He states he avoids past or future analysis, plays with confidence, and has become a formidable force in the top ranks.
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Bonnies Rise Upset Houston in NIT Final
Greg Sanders recruited himself to St. Bonaventure after a personal brochure and a college scout godfather. Sanders scored 14 of 23 from the floor as the Bonnies beat Houston 91 83 in the 40th NIT final before 12,451 at Madison Square Garden.
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Connors Edges Alexander In St Louis Classic Tie Break
Jimmy Connors credited fortune for a tight match win over John Alexander in the St. Louis Classic final. Connors survived a late-set challenge, winning the tie breaker 7-4 to capture a $30,000 prize in the $100,000 World Championship event.
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