Richard Washington UCLA recruit who became a modest Bruin
The piece recalls Richard Washington the highly touted recruit pursued by major programs. After choosing UCLA he played as a substitute averaging 4.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 24 games, with coach John Wooden noting his solid effort despite expectations. The story hints at pressures and perceptions around his rise.
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Portland
It’s players not perils at Pauley for USC
USC coach Bob Boyd brings 13-2 USC into Pauley Pavilion to face UCLA 14-2 amid talk of UCLA star power and the Bruins recent Pauley records. Boyd notes Dave Meyers and Marques Johnson as potential impacts while comparing UCLA’s past home prowess to current matchups.
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David Thompson
North Carolina State
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Trojan
Pete Trgovich
Illini coach recalls tragedy shaping 1975 outlook
Century Club clinic remarks by Bob Blackman recount the death of Greg Williams, a top Illini defensive end, after a pre Michigan game shooting. He cites team resilience after a 14 0 halftime deficit and a 14-6 comeback, amid a season rocked by injuries and bereavement.
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Long Beach
Century Club
Illinois
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Blackman
Michigan
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Long Beach State Tops Cal State Fullerton 76 67 in Rough Battle
Long Beach State beat Cal State Fullerton 76 67 as Kyle Jackson led with 20 points and 42 team points from Jackson and Bob Gross. Fullerton played shorthanded without Greg Bunch and Carlos Mina, who left with ankle injuries. The game featured a tense first half and two coaches trading perceptions as Dwight Jones and Bobby Dye clashed with officials.
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Bobby Dye
Pacific Coast Athletic Association
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Greg Bunch
49Ers
Carlos Mina
Mina
San Diego State
Long Beach
Kyle Jackson
Bob Gross
Jackson
Gross
Kyle
Jones
Kings Rally Past Capitals For 6-4 Pacific Division Win
Los Angeles Kings overcome an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 6-4 at the Forum. Bob Pulford’s club surged with four goals in 6:28 of the first period and pulled ahead into undisputed first place in the division. Washington remains near the league’s bottom after 50 games.
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Washington Capitals
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Kings
Montreal
Washington
Buffalo
Pulford
Ron Lalonde
Denis Dupere
Bob Murdoch
Frank St. Marseille
L.A
Ellsworth black mark on breeders sparks industry backlash
CTBA general manager says the neglect at Rex Ellsworths ranch leaves a terrible black mark on the industry. SPCA cares for 130 neglected mares after 5 horses died. District attorney weighing prosecution as groups vow to cover SPCA costs and demand oversight if horses are returned.
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Rex C. Ellsworth
SPCA
San Bernardino County
Ellsworth
Sweeney
Lakers Face Phoenix On KTLA And Radio
Television and radio schedules list the Lakers against Phoenix at 6 30 p m on KTLA channel 3 and on KABC and RPM radio. Davis Cup tennis highlight follows at KNXT channel 2 at 7 p m. Pasadena report notes Moss on KLON 4.
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