Currey Kicks Off New Era at Long Beach State Football
Former Stanford assistant Currey accepts Long Beach State coaching post amid staff unsure yet. He pledges focus on meeting players, turf safety at Veterans Stadium, and boosting attendance, noting loyalty of Cardinal alumni and his aim to build a high scoring offense.
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Odds and ends from sports and Coliseum debates
A jumble of notes covers Rosenbloom, Rozelle contract shifts, players association talks, and Coliseum rent disputes. Also on tap are Bobby Chacon’s comeback bid against Miguel Meza, Ken Stabler publicity woes, OJ Simpson trade talks, Merlin Olsen’s retirement TV plans, and a Las Vegas East-West Mini Bowl rescheduling ahead of the Super Bowl.
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Does Lesu Have Eye On Wac Commissioner Comments
WAC commissioner J Stan Bates said the league may suffer if one of its strong members leaves Arizona State University presidents and other WAC leaders will decide whether to operate with six schools seek new members or pursue a third option. He noted Long Beach State Utah State and San Diego State have expressed informal interest in joining the WAC.
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McNeese St. Upsets Tulsa In Independence Bowl Thriller
SHREVEPORT La CAP Oliver Hadnot sprinted 25 yards for a late touchdown to give McNeese State a 20 46 upset of Tulsa in the Independence Bowl. Tulsa led 14 0 before Hadnot's heroics. Tulsa missed chances as McNeese played shorthanded due to ineligibilities and disciplinary removals.
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49ers Rally Slips in Tough Wichita Battle
Long Beach State trailed Wichita State by nine with 44 seconds left but erased the deficit late. Donnie Martin and Glen Gerke sparked the rally while Elmore scored inside. Wichita State, defending Missouri Valley champion, held on for a 70 to 61 win as 49ers fouled out key players.
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Cowboys Favored By 1 In Rams Showdown
Dallas is a one point favorite to beat the Rams in the NFL playoff clash per Harrah’s Reno Tahoe. Other lines have Oakland over New England by 7, Minnesota over Washington by 4, and Baltimore over Houston as longshots. Steelers listed as Super Bowl favorites at 5-1.
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Oilers defeat Wilson 83 61 in opening round action
Huntington Beach hosts tournament with Oilers led by Cary Burt and Gary Contreras powering a balanced attack. Wilson’s Dean Summerfelt added 12, Kevin Jones 11 as Bellflower, Los Alamitos and Banning also posted first round wins in a crowded box.
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PAC-10 plans hope for Rose Bowl bid in 1978
The Pac-10 discusses adding Arizona schools for a 1978 Rose Bowl bid while keeping gate receipts 50 50. A six team Southern Division and Northern Division for baseball will form with automatic NCAA entry. WAC objections may lead to legal action as invitation terms are debated.
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NBA standings and schedule report from campus games
Amateur press notes show scattered NBA standings with no games scheduled after 8 p.m. Rivera and Low Peach State headline events at 40 p.m. The page lists a partial scoreboard, but several games and times remain unreadable.
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Sonics Trade Gray to Bullets for Weatherspoon
Seattle Star reports Leonnard Gray, 6-8 forward from Long Beach State, traded from the Seattle SuperSonics to the Washington Bullets for 26-year-old guard Weatherspoon. Gray, 24, to join Bullets as a first-round pick from 1973 NBA draft. Gray averaged 12.6 points over two seasons. this year 11.3 points in 25 games. Weatherspoon, 26, was Bullets' 1973 first round choice.
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LBCC Women Fall In SCCCIAC Tourney Opener
Long Beach City College women's basketball suffered its first loss of the season, 80 to 48, in a first round game at El Camino. Debbie Bors scored 24 points for LBCC while Golden West contributed key scores. Toni Bell had 18 and Tom McLean 12 for the hosts.
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