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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1977

Page

15

McMillian Improves Through Consistency In PCAA Play

Loyola transfer Lloyd McMillian describes easing pressure to do everything right. Coach Dwight Jones credits steady effort and focus on consistency as the driver of his improved scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage. McMillian ranks among the PCAA leaders while eyeing upcoming games against Cal State Fullerton and San Diego State in Long Beach Arena.

McMillian Loyola McMillan Dwight Jones Lloyd Jones Pacific Coast Athletic Association Long Beach LBSU Southern California Ed Ratliffs Glenn MacDonalds 49Ers Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Dynes MeKtllian Ran Lisyd Ham Robert Alexander WVU Alexander West Virginia U USC Charles Walte Union Arizona State Arizona Arigonas Dallas Cowboy Dan Reeves Alinta Palcon Rankin Smith Reeves Baltimore Colts Dick Szymanski Genersc Manger Hes Doe Thomas Cleveland Barons National Hockey League CBS Jerry Wynn San Diego Chargers Chargers Wynn Independent, Press- Telegram Sagat Dave Cesmes Aris Kermit Washington Ford Portland Lacies Allen Nick Ealm Acqui Seattle Lennard Gray Oruen Jace Phinselphia Owl Tram Teague Seaseb Weatherspoon Burleson

Madison Square Garden Classic line up raises questions

Workers at Madison Square Garden apparently set an erroneous marquee for this week’s Classic basketball tournament. It shows Manhattan facing Holy Cross and Seton Hall facing Rutgers with game times, but the Saturday pairings were later deleted.

Madison Square Garden Manhattan Holy Cross Seton Hall Rutgers

USF Coach Calls Exhibition Loss A Wakeup Call

USF coach Bob Gaillard labeled the defeat to Athletes in Action in Anaheim a lethargic performance. He noted players treated the game with too little intensity and some attempted unallowed plays, contributing to a 114-85 loss and the Dons’ grip on a top major college record.

University of San Prinrises Bob Gaillard Anaheim USF ALA Dons Jordan James Hardy

Red Smith remembers Toots and the big league era

The reminiscences recount Middle era figures at Toots Shor’s bar including Red Smith and guests from baseball and politics. It notes Veeck’s prank with a $100 bill, Joe Page’s decline with the Yankees, and the bar’s late gathering for Toots with former patrons and friends. Lillian Graham’s death and her birthday anecdote about Frank Graham Jr. are also touched.

Toots Granny Rice Frank Graham Bil Corum Bob Considine Mark Hellinger Gene Fowler Harry Truman Bob Hannegan Rosy O'Donnell Haw Lillian Graham Frank Frank Jr Frankie Bud Leavitt Bangor News Maine Leavitt Frank Graham Jr Lillis

Los Alamitos Katella Roll In Empire League Play

Los Alamitos and Katella extended winning streaks in the Empire League action on Tuesday. Los Alamitos defeated Loara 64-50 behind Dave Baker’s 2-point plays and a late three-point sequence, while Katella topped Kennedy 70-52 led by Chuck Greene’s two points. Saddleback opened league play with a 61-50 win over Cypress. Danny Goss led Lili Breth Ren in their first Olympic League win, 64-45, over Western Christian.

Los Alamitos Katella Dave Baker Loara Chuck Greene Kennedy Saddleback Cypress Baker Eric Broersma Griffins Danny Goss Lili Brethren Western Christian

Villanova Edges St Johns In Close Conference Showdown

Villanova defeated St Johns 68 to 63 as Tom Palvinese and George Johnson hit key plays late. Larry Jerron added clutch free throws to seal the win while St Johns carried a six point lead for much of the second half.

Cage Villanova John's St. Joh's Terealdead

Lakers Win Without Watts in Tough Conference Start

Lakers beat an opponent as guard Don Watts sat with a bruised knee and may return tonight. The team opened strong but coach Russell did not praise the fast start as schedule notes show a 1 PM game at the Forum against the New Orleans Jazz due to Harlem Globetrotters engagement.

Beattie Don (Slick) Watts Russell Lakers New Orleans Jazz the Forum Harlem Gishetrotters

Pistons edge Celtics 91 89 in tight pro cage clash

Boston led 78 77 with nine minutes left before Pistons tied and pulled away to win as Detroit never trailed in final stretch. Key scorers included Porter, Barnes, Weiss, and Linier while New York Knicks beat hosts Clippers in another late game.

Boston Pistons Chris Ford Detroit Tate Fase Porter Farteter Ty Barnes Proops Simon Weiss Ms Saunders Mavitenk Kuberell Roledd & Rivet Stiga

Spurs end skid with 116 108 win over Sans

Spurs defeated Sans 116 to 108 as Genege Ger vin led with 14 points in the third quarter bolstering a four point lead. The win snapped a seven game losing streak and halted Sans front-game run at home while players Ward Reeves and Perry chipped in scoring in late periods.

Phoenix - Genege Gervin Estaba Raat San Antonio Skein Elasion Kerengaard Cae Epi le Aroster Ward Reachei Ae Perry T.van Area Werthal Tb AL van Descle Sotera Antrey Torrey

All Star hockey game features oddities and near-misses

In a free skating clash between Wales and Campbell Conference, Gary Dornhoefer hit the post behind Dryden at 2:00 of the first period and Marcel Dionne rang the iron at 7:08 of the second. An unprecedented too-many-men call at 15:32 marked the Campbell lineup, with Ron Wicks handing nine penalties as the game defied its usual discipline.

Philadelphia Gary Dornhoefer Dryden Marcel Dionne Kings Ron Wicks

LBCC Falls Behind as Pasadena Holds Lead at Halftime

Long Beach City College trailed Pasadena 47 to 85 at halftime as LBCC struggled with turnovers, giving Fraser chances to capitalize. Center Mark Robinson, averaging 19 points, led the LBCC charge as they trimmed the deficit late in the third quarter though the Panthers still held a sizable cushion.

Fraser LBCC Long Beach Rembero Pasadena Mark Robinson

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