Erving Credits Shue as Sixers Coach Seeks Credit
Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers praises Gene Shue for assembling and guiding a cohesive team. The 76ers hold a 2-0 lead over Portland in the NBA finals after a 107-89 win in Philadelphia as Portland contends with coaching and execution issues.
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Portland, Ore
UPI
Julius Erving
Philadelphia 76Ers
Philadelphia
Gene Shue
Erving
Portland
76Ers
Shue
Portland Trail Blazers
Newsmen
Sixers
Jack Ramsay
Nebraska Cup Matches: Pros Rally to Tie Amateurs at Omaha
In morning singles the amateurs led 1342 to 1042 at lunch before the Omaha Country Club hosts and Lincoln pros surged in afternoon best-ball play. John Frillman and Bob Popp teamed for seven birdies to upset Spangler and Astleford as the pros won 44 to 31 to even the six annual event at three matches apiece.
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Virgil Parker
Omaha
Omaha Country Club
Simon Pyres
Lincoln
Dick Spangler
Spangler
Bob
Astleford
Stern
Schuchart
Dan Hergert
Ray Dittmer
Grand Island
Oklahoma State
Tom Sieckmann
Nebraska
Norfolk
Larry Sock
Huskers Sign Skyline Guard David Davis to NLIs
Huskers ink Jaco guard David Davis a 6-1 165 pound transfer from Skyline Junior College in San Bruno California as the sixth player to sign a national letter of intent. Nebraska coach Joe Cipriano announced the signing amid Davis’ standout freshman season at Skyline where he led the Trojans to the California State Junior College Championships and earned MVP honors while averaging 18 points and eight assists in a 29-5 campaign.
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David Davis
Skyline Junior College
San Bruno
Calif
Nebraska
Husker
Joe Cipriano
Skyline
Davis
Trojans
Sunday Journal All-City Spring Selections Highlight East and Northeast Victors
The report lists standout performers across tracks, field events, and baseball style positions from Northeast East and Lincoln High. Notable names include Jeff Keeler Tim McCashland Dunnigan Sales and many others with event marks and honorary captains.
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Sunday Journal and Star Spring
Mike Sales
Tim McCashland
Brian Dunnigan
Brad Fix
John Ritze
Randee Johnson
Tom Curry
Jerry Dittenber
Jeff Keeler
Rich Erixson
Brian Coyne
Randy Deaton
Duane Mundt
Todd Hinkle
Layrie Nelson
Jeff Johnson
Lincoln
All-city picks cap LSE year in Nebraska high schools
Lincoln Southeast anchors multiple sports with state titles including golf and baseball within a week. The piece notes LSE’s potential single-year record, recalls Lincoln High historical success in 1954-55 with six or seven championships, and lists all-city selections across track, tennis, golf, and baseball from multiple schools.
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Lincoln Southeast
Bill Miller
Southeast
Nebraska Prep
Knights
Lincoln High
Nebraska
Links
Nebraska School Activities Assn
NSAA
Gregg McBride
McBride
East
Capital City
Jeff Keeler
Spartans
Sunday Journal and Star
Northeast
Mike Sales
Jim Alexander
Knight
Knox Jones
Hastings
Theresa Schoonover
Robin Hruby
Schoonover
Donna Fox
Bassett
North Platte
Hruby
Janice Rodenberg
Pius X and
Mariners edge Tigers as Abbott, Kekich combine for three hitter
Glenn Abbott and Mike Kekich shut down Detroit 2-1 behind a three-hitter as The Bird Fidrych took the loss in his season debut before 44,207. Seattle walked off with both runs on two costly Detroit miscues, while Tidbits from elsewhere in the AL capped Friday’s slate.
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Associated Press
Glenn Abbott
Seattle Mariners
Abbott
Mike Kekich
Mariners
Detroit
Mark
Fidrych
Seattle
Baltimore
Jim Palmer
New York
Catfish Hunter
Oakland
Vida Blue
Kekich
Tigers
Dickson fires front nine record in Atlanta Classic
Oklahoma veteran Dickson birdied six of seven to post a front nine 30 and finish seven under 65 to surge into contention in the Atlanta Classic. Stockton tied for lead with Graham and McLendon at 137 as leaders finished round one on the Atlanta Country Club course.
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Atlanta
Bob Dickson
Dave Stockton
Dickson
Stockton
Lou Graham
Mac McLendon
Atlanta Country Club
McLendon
Graham
David Graham
Jim Dent
Safety Emphasis Ahead of Indy 500 Race
At Indianapolis Frank DelRey urged strict safety at the 61st Indianapolis 500 with 33 drivers set for the 200 lap race. Foyt Rutherford Unser Johncock Andretti Sneva Dallenbach Carter and Vukovich headline a field chasing a record pace and a million dollar prize. Janet Guthrie the first woman in the event starts 26th with cautious hopes for a solid run.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Frank DelRey
USAC
Janet Guthrie
Johnny Rutherford
A. J. Foyt
Bobby
al Unser
Gordon Johncock
Mario Andretti
Tom Sneva
Andretti
Wally Dallenbach
Trenton
Pancho Carter
Bill Vukovich
Foyt
Mark Donohue
Johncock
Sneva
Guthrie
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Stephenson
Ncoly
Theresa
Keeler
Doug Kaltenberger
E.r.a
Mark Steinberger
Micki Coatman
Stan Haas
Scott Carlson
Mark Hoebler
Speriton
Tom Svehla
Doug Diehm
Joe Prat
Warren Nettleton
Incoln High
Rhett Stephenson
Jay Rodenburg
Alexander
Luke Stevenson
Jim Druliner
Chris Swett
Jones
Hurdies
Laurie Hagood
Becky Grant
Suzanne Sutton
Meg Gildersleeve
JoAnn Griffin
Robin Nelson
Anne Burton
Kay Herbert
Sarah Donohoe
Laurie
Pius X
DeAnne Ketterer
Roberta Koerner
Lisa Kramer
Donna Charke
Julie Reiling
Deb Hill
Terri Woods
Mary Pat Brady
Kathy Brady
Barb Paulson
Rodenberg
Cleveland
California
Toronto
Minnesota
Boston
Kansas City
Chicago
Milwaukee
Texas
Bob Stinson
Larry Milbourne
Ron LeFlore
Milbourne
Dave Collins
Dan Meyer
Tito Fuentes
Tito
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