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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
18
The Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to six with a home victory, led by standout performances from Gervin and teammates. New York and Cleveland results show other teams contending for playoff spots as players posted solid scoring totals and rebounds.
Boston jumps to a 3-0 lead in the first period and shells New York 10-3 as Muncie suffers penalties. The Bruins outpace the Rangers 6-2 in the opening frame with Ferguson and Beescndge contributing and Red Berenson scoring for the Blues later in Detroit. The page also lists other scattered hockey results and college games with numerous OCR errors.
Montreal extended unbeaten streak to 18 games after a 7-1 win over Colorado in the opening NH defense. Key goals came from Guy and lacane with assists credited to multiple teammates as the Canadiens rolled through the first period. Canadian team performances and roster details appear in the coverage with player names and numbers noted.
The page lists numerous exhibition baseball results and regional college notes. It names teams such as St. Lawrence, Ursinus, Seton Hall, Northeastern, and Alabama, with scores and venues across multiple states, reflecting scattered summer competition and regional standings.
Beebald King scored 26 for Alabama in a NIT opener loss to Virginia Tech. St Bonaventure beat Rutgers in overtime with Sean Magan's late baskets. Massachusetts edged Seton Hall on a last-second feed from Ales Eldridge to Mark Banoghu for the winning basket as Villanova looms next.
Marques Johnson discusses his shooting range and future NBA prospects. He aims to improve outside accuracy, believes he can rely on 15 to 18 foot shots in the pros, and envisions a backcourt role with guard training. Johnson reflects on staying in college for graduation, draft decisions, and handling media attention as a senior leader.
Bernardo Mercado of Monteria Colombia won his Mth victory and 13th knockout by stopping Dan Johnson of Deland Florida in the seventh round at the Olympic Auditorium. Johnson, 195, fought on but was dropped in the sixth by a fast right and left combination, ending with his challenge fading after three to five rounds.
Angels pitcher Wayne Simpson, once dominant with Cincinnati, seeks to end years of frustration. He impressed in spring with three innings in a 14-13 loss to San Diego despite windy conditions, aiming for a rotation spot after strong minor league showing and a key fastball that once carried him to top forms.
Allen and Finley join for a one year contract with the Oakland Athletics as the club seeks stability amid player negotiations. Kingman denies a $8 million figure while stressing he seeks parity with other clubs.
Lasanda notes Maury Wills back with the Dodgers and plans to boost base stealing with Davey Lopes and a running club. He praises Steve Garvey Howie Smith and Dusty Baker as potential stealers while warning Lopes to consider the risk of breaking 100 steals.
Lakers aim to extend a 24 game Pacific Division lead and improve their home mark as they face Washington Bullets at the Forum. Washington has won 26 of its last 30 games led by Elvin Hayes and Phil Chenier.
Kings coach signals two strong tests ahead starting Sunday in Boston and Monday night on national TV. Marcel Dionne nears a milestone after a three goal burst helped the Kings overpower their opponents as Sargent and Williams led a second period uprising. Vachon praised the win as team confidence grows and the Kings push toward crucial games against Pittsburgh and Toronto.
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