Jerry West Named Lakers Head Coach in Inglewood
Former star Jerry West accepts a multi year deal to coach the Los Angeles Lakers replacing Bill Sharman. West settles a six million dollar lawsuit with owner Jack Kent Cooke and vows to restore the team to top NBA status amid mixed franchise history and Kareem Abdul Jabbar era.
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Tarkanian Stays With UNLV After Lakers Hiring of West
UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian remains with the Rebels as Los Angeles names Jerry West as head coach. Both men offered silence about the Lakers discussions. Tarkanian praises owner Jack Kent Cooke while expressing pride in staying at UNLV and hoping for NCAA resolution and another strong Rebels season. Bill Ireland notes Cooke’s consideration honors the university and Lakers franchise.
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UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian stays amid NCAA probe and Lakers link
Jerry Tarkanian announces he will remain at UNLV despite an NCAA investigation into alleged infractions and reports he was courted by the Los Angeles Lakers. He notes strong community support, returns seven of eight key players from a 29-2 team, and practice is set to begin October 15.
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Jarkanian Resolves Stay at UNLV Amid Lakers Interest
In a move that keeps him at UNLV as head basketball coach, he, with assistant Lynn Archibald, travels to San Diego for the Sportsworld Superstar Invitational Camp. The Lakers, led by Jack Kent Cooke, aim to build a championship contender with Jerry West as coach and notable trades ahead.
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Ballesteros Wrecks U S In World Match Play Shock
Gleneagles Scotland Seve Ballesteros defeated Johnny Miller 3 and 1 as the U S was swept 4 0 by Europe in the opening round of the World Match Play. Miller blamed jet lag and lack of local knowledge for the upset.
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Naber Advises Kids to Start Later for Olympic Success
Olympic great John Naber, visiting Oklahoma City, urges youths to delay competitive swimming until high school to avoid burnout. He started at 13 and went on to win four golds and a silver in Montreal, crediting later college scholarships and private sponsorships for national success. He supports private industry funding of athletics, highlights need for better treatment of women athletes, and cites upcoming dual meets with the Soviet Union and East Germany as 1980 Moscow Olympic indicators.
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