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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1977
Page
11
The piece reflects on the all-star concept from its origins in various sports, noting early fan voting and a 1961 Cincinnati controversy. It discusses how politics and advertising shaped selections, with baseball setting a precedent and basketball later adopting coach-driven voting patterns.
NBA coaches face backlash as a 1977 All-Star ballot scandal surfaces with Dan Issel elected amid suspicions of ballot stuffing. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton lose starting spots, provoking outrage from Jerry West and others while debate over integrity and the future of the event grows. Football selections praised for straightforward coach voting, contrasting baseball and basketball issues.
Sugar-primer Don Prudhomme powered a 247.25 mph run that challenged the national record but failed to back it up per NHRA rules. Keith Black led fuel eliminations with top times as Ruth, Garlits, and Muldowney faced tough rounds amid crowd buzz and upsets.
Watson clinched his second consecutive win on the U S tour by finishing 13 under. He led with steady driving and fairways, matching birdies on the front, then held a six stroke edge before easing to a third on the final 18th. Schroeder and Nelson tied for second at 14 under, each earning $10,050 as Nelson nailed a 120 yard bird on 18 to seal the tie.
Joe DiMaggio and Otto Graham edged Namath and Wright in a sudden death playoff to capture the $10,000 first prize at a Scottsdale golf event. DiMaggio said he hadn't won since the 1951 World Series as the duo donated their $5,000 shares to charity after a 54 hole total of 181.
UCLA built a double digit lead early in the second half, then withstood Tennessee pressure as Greenwood scored key baskets after a bench spell. The Bruins shot 58 percent to Tennessee's 40 percent, extending the advantage to as many as 15 before finishing with a decisive stretch.
Denver 26ers built a 2 6153 halftime lead by hitting 51% of their shots as they toppled the Nets 84-77 at Madison Square Garden and held off a late rally by Milwaukee to claim a 16th loss for New York. The Oakland Warriors beat Boston as Phil Smith and Criss Williams led Golden State in a decisive fourth. Other scores note Seattle’s rally over San Antonio and Detroit’s win after ejections boosted their run.
Montreal breakout breaks 1-1 tie in second period as Canadiens defeat Islanders 2-1 in a tight NHL showdown. Other notes include Penguins 5 Bruins 2 and Capitals 5 Flyers 3 in a night of scoring, with Rangers extending home dominance over St Louis.
Tony Muser drove in five runs including three in a seven run third inning as the Long Beach Rockets closed the winter league season with a 9 1 victory over the Hoffman All-Stars at Long Beach City College. Muser and Rod Gaspar each had three RBI in the big inning.
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