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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1976

Page

18

Joe Bowie fund grows as Rancho star fights encephalitis

Rancho High School senior Joe Bowie remains in recovery after encephalitis left him comatose since Christmas. Coach Joe Blackovich and Larry McKay lead a fundraiser that has raised over $1,000 as Bowie undergoes multiple operations and therapy. donations support medical costs and on campus relief while the community rallies behind the prospective college football player.

Rancho High School Joe Bowie Joe Rancho Joe Blackovich Larry McKay Blackovich Frank Rancho Grid Bowie E. Owens Ave North Las Vegas

76er Rookie Charged in Cocaine Bust

Philadelphia 76ers forward Joe Bryant, 21, a LaSalle graduate, faces cocaine charges after a Wednesday arrest. Officers stopped a 1972 Datsun with a broken taillight. Bryant fled, the car rammed into parked vehicles and a wall, and two bags of cocaine were found. He was treated at Philadelphia General Hospital for a head injury.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia 76Ers Joe Bryant Bryant Philadelphia General Hospital

McTear Heads For San Jose

Winter Park Florida. Houston McTear the Baker High School sprint star reveals plans to attend San Jose City College in California next year while eyeing state titles in the 100 and 220 and the long jump. He has signed to play football at Florida but says he will not attend Gainesville. He praises California and says he is coming, despite recruiting pressure and questions about his academic plans amid ongoing campus controversy.

America Legion Southern Nevada Legion Rancho Mike Morgan Chaparral Scott Imbach Gerald Busby Cowboys Lynn Hadfield Morgan Perry Swanson Rams Las Vegas Matt Delullo Rob Dondero Winter Park Fla UPI Houston McTear San Jose Calif City College Baker High School Milligan Ivory Crockett San Jose Baker High Ter University of Florida Florida Panhandle Gainesville Florida NCAA San Jose City College California SJCC Bert Bonanno Russia Lincoln Ned Bonanno Vollstedt Guthrie Ontario England Graham Hill Hill

Guthrie Faces Indy's Rugged Rookie Test

Indianapolis USAC coverage notes Janet Guthrie, first woman nominated for the Indianapolis 500, preparing for her rookie test after the track opens for practice Saturday. Team plans have teammate Dick Simon shake down her rear engine car before Guthrie takes over for the test and aims to finish by Sunday if all goes well.

Indianapolis UPI Janet Guthrie Dick Simon Simon United States Auto Club Bobby Unser A. J. Foyt Rutherford Gordon Johncock Wally Dallenbach Tom Sneva al Unser Binford Guthrie USAC Bobby Olivero Spike Gehlhausen Jasper Ind

Williamson Bounces Back To Fuel Nets Title Bid

Williamson returns from a severe ankle sprain to spark the Nets in the ABA title series against Denver. He scores 28 points after a playoff slump as Julius Erving leads with 45 and 48 in two games, while Denver aims to quicken switches and slow the Nets.

Williamson Nets Uniondale N.Y UPI John Williamson New York Nets Julius Erving Allan Levy San Antonio Denver New York Erving Kevin Loughery John Illiamson Larry Brown

Rookie optimism fuels Nugget bid in ABA finals

Unundai NY Denver prepares for game four as rookie David Thompson asserts the Nuggets can overcome the Nets 2 1 edge. Larry Brown notes no one can stop Erving one on one and demands smart switching while Marvin Webster battles virus recovery.

Uniondale N.Y UPI David Thompson Denver Nuggets New York Nets Thompson Brown Marvin Webster Denver

National League action grinds out three NL wins

Kingman pitched effectively for the Padres, earning his third win in four decisions with a run scoring single, while Randy Jones took the loss in six innings. Cincinnati rebounded as Tony Perez broke out of an 0-for-18 slump with two RBI to pace a 3-1 victory over the Cubs, and Dave Parker sparked Pittsburgh with a broken-bat triple in a 3-1 win over Atlanta. Jose Cruz drove in runs as Houston beat St. Louis 3-1, with J. Richard improving to five straight wins despite ouch.

Koosman Randy Jones Padres Wayne Garrett Dave Winfield Chicago UPI Tony Perez Cincinati Reds Chicago Cubs Jack Billingham Reds Cubs Perez George Foster Bill Madlock Joe Morgan Joel Youngblood Pete Rose Joe Wallis Jose Cardenal Wallis Madlock Cincinnati Walisch Concepenss Cardenant Morgan Madiocs Io Foster Rf Moralesrt Perez Ib Trillo Swisher Roseloss Frail Nghamp Adams Zamorap Eastwick LaCockph Nico Pittsburgh Dave Parker John Candelaria Pittsburgh Pirates Atlanta Braves Andy Messersmith Pirates al Oliver Oliver Messersmith Willie Stargell Parker Richie Zisk ST. Louis J. Richard Jose Cruz Cardinal Houston Astros Richard E Forsch Cruz Astros Ce Cedeno la Milbourne Houston Milbour Rich Jose Hector Cruz

Prep Tourney Rained Out At Paradise Valley

The Southern AAA Zone Tournament golf championships were rained out after five holes Friday at Paradise Valley Country Club. The post season event will resume Monday at Paradise Valley starting at 2 p.m.

Paradise Valley Country Club Paradise Valley

Rebels Lose as Lumberjacks Rally in NAU Victory

Northern Arizona University exploded for 11 runs in the third and fourth innings to pull away from UNLV and win 13-6. NAU offense came alive with five runs in the third on five hits two walks one wild pitch and three errors, erasing an early UNLV lead.

Flagstaff, Ariz Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks UNLV Friday Nau Mike Slavenski Dennis Deck Danny Fischer Replaceck Dave Denton Rebels Denton John Schilling Nau Mike Jones Mike Gue Schill

Evonne Goolagong Leads Pittsburgh to WTT Win

Evonne Goolagong helped Pittsburgh Triangles beat Los Angeles Strings 32-19 in World Team Tennis. Goolagong won 6-2 over Rosemary Casals and paired with Peggy Michel for a 6-3 victory, while Vitas Gerulaitis won 7-6 and teamed with Bernie Mitton for a 6-3 win. Mixed doubles saw Joanne Russell and Mark Cox defeat Fromholtz and Ralston 7-5.

Pittsburgh UPI Evonne Goolagong Pittsburgh Triangles Los Angeles Strings Miss Goolagong Rosemary Casals Peggy Michel Casals Dianne Fromholtz Vitas Gerulaitis Triangles Vijay Amritraj Bernie Mitton Dennis Ralston Charles Pasarell Joanne Russell Mark Cox Fromholtz Ralston

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