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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1977
Page
11
The Associated Press reports NBA semifinal action with Portland defeating Los Angeles in a best of seven series 4 games to 0. Houston edged Philadelphia 118 to 115, giving Philadelphia a 3-2 series lead with games upcoming in Houston and Philadelphia if needed.
Houston high intensity and 21 points from John Lucas pace a 118-115 comeback over Philadelphia at the Spectrum. Moses Malone and Calvin Murphy add key contributions as the Rockets cut the series to 3-2, with Moses dominating rebounds.
High Point players Margaret Randle and Jan Moffitt won the district women’s doubles title in the Heart Association Tennis Tournament in Salisbury. They defeated Patty Williams and Becky Hollingsworth of Concord 1 6, 7 5, 6 3 to earn a state berth in Chapel Hill on June 15.
The HPGA championship at Blair Park sees Bill Gray C L Beck and F N Ingram tied for the halfway lead at three under par 139. Ingram and Jerry Williams shot four under 67s to surge, while Gray posted 69 to stay the lone player under par both days as James Kenan stands fourth at 140.
Gary Flowers shot a 69 to grab fifth place in the Bud Kivett Memorial at Blair Park. Williams and Steve Byerly were one stroke back at 142, with Gary Zachary at 143 as Gray noted the tougher first round and easier second round conditions. Beck led the closest to the pin contests with eagle on No 7 and birdies on Nos 2 and 9.
Ben Crenshaw, clutch on the back nine, fired a final 69 to win the Colonial National Invitation by one stroke. He earned $40,000, a championship ring, and a $200,000 purse, overtaking John Schroeder who closed at 273. Watson, Sneed, and others chased in tense winds at Colonial Country Club.
Quebec Nordiques routed Winnipeg Jets 6-1 in game two to tie the WHA final at 1-1. Steve Sutherland led Quebec with two goals while Marc Boileau praised the team’s effort and rally. Jets coach Bobby Kromm warned of a pivotal third game as Winnipeg seeks edge in Winnipeg Wednesday night.
A Class B women's slow pitch softball tournament will be held June 10 11 12 at Amazon Park in Thomasville. The Believers softball team sponsors the event and Marie Hill at 6032 Pennington St Thomasville is the contact for entries and information.
Montreal Canadiens clinched the 20th Stanley Cup with a 2 1 overtime win over the Boston Bruins. Boston coach Don Cherry and GM Harry Sinden pledged improvement, while Montreal’s depth and speed were praised by players and coach Scotty Bowman.
Cale Yarborough wins the Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs despite two black flags for a dragging rear bumper and a broken shock absorber. He overcomes the setbacks to seize victory with a record Dover average speed of 123.237 mph, ahead of David Pearson and a field of NASCAR drivers.
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