Harvest Begins for Earl Campbell as UPI Player of the Year
Earl Campbell of Texas University, a 220 pound back known for a relentless second effort, was named United Press International college football player of the year. The 22-year-old Tyler native totaled 1,744 rushing yards on 267 carries in 11 games, with 18 touchdowns, helping Texas to a perfect season. Charles Alexander of LSU finished second in NCAA rushing and Terry Miller of Oklahoma State was third.
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NEW York
UPI
Earl Campbell
Texas University
Jimmy Brown
United Press International
Tyler
Tex
Texas
Campbell
Terry Miller
Oklahoma State
Ken McAfee
Notre Dame
Charles Alexander
Louisiana State University
Miller
Sonics Coach Wilkens Earns 200th Career Win
Lenny Wilkens notches his 200th coaching victory as the Seattle SuperSonics beat the Atlanta Hawks 99 88 for a fourth straight win. Seattle led 33 24 after the first quarter. Hawks started without Hawkes and Drew due to ankle injuries.
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Seattle
UPI
Lenny Wilkens
Seattle Supersonics
Wilkens
Sonics
Atlanta Hawks
National Basketball Association
Steve Hawkes
John Drew
Hawks
Lompoc sports groups announce meetings on youth basketball and fishing
The Lompoc VFL schedules a 7 30 p m meeting in the Lom poc Library multipurpose room to elect officers for 1978 and invites adults 16 and up to participate in youth basketball coaching. A coaches meeting is set for 7 p m at the Parks and Recreation Dept with coaching needed in all age groups. The Lompoc Bassmasters meet tonight at 7 30 in the library multipurpose room and welcome new members.
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Lompoc
VFL
Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department
Bassmasters Fishing Club
Lompoc Library
Kentucky Tops UPI Coaches Poll After 110 86 Win
Kentucky earns No 1 in the weekly UPI coaches poll after a 110 to 86 victory over Southern Methodist. North Carolina slips from tied preseason lead to second with four straight wins and 298 points. Kentucky takes 320 points and 20 first place votes while North Carolina gets 10 votes. Marquette Arkansas and Indiana State also receive coach votes.
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New York
UPI
North Carolina
Kentucky
UPI Board of Coaches
Southern Methodist
Marquette
Arkansas
Indiana State
Angels trade for Bonds reshapes White Sox outlook
In a six player deal, the California Angels sent slugger Bobby Bonds to the Chicago White Sox who also landed Thad Bosley and Dick Dotson. Chicago gave up Chris Knapp Brian Downing and Dave Frost to acquire Bonds. The White Sox pursue a starting pitcher as Houston and Cleveland completed minor moves.
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Honolulu
UPI
Chicago White Sox
Oscar Gamble
Richie Zisk
Bobby Bonds
California Angels
Ron Blomberg
Junior Moore
Ralph Garr
Jorge Orta
Bert Blyleven
Texas
Jim Barr
San Francisco
Rudy May
Baltimore
Montreal
Ross Grimsley
Grimsley
Bonds
White Sox
Chris Knapp
Brian Downing
Dave Frost
Chicago
Thad Bosley
Dick Dotson
Angels
Buzzie Bavasi
Houston
Leon Roberts
Seattle
Jim Sexton
Cleveland Indians
Dave Rosello
Chicago Cubs
Bruce Compton
Norm Churchill
Cabrillo Opens 1977 Hoop Season Against Dos Pueblos
Cabrillo High starts its 1977 basketball schedule tonight at 7:30 in the Cabrillo gym, aiming to improve on last season’s 17-9. New varsity starters include 6-9 Keith Kunkel and 6-5 York Gross, with Irving Robinson, Tony Pickett, and Mickey Scott rounding out the lineup.
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Cabrillo High
Dos Pueblos
Cabrillo
Keith Kunkel
Congs
Will York Gross
Irving Robinson
Tony Pickett
Mickey Scott
Lompoc Braves
Lompoc
Lompoc High
Lompoc Hoop Club
Lompoc Boosters
Dolphins stun Ravens as rookies star in upset
Miami, led by rookie Leroy Harris 77 yard TD run and Norris Thomas fumble recovery, defeats Baltimore 17 6 ending a five game Ravens streak. Dolphins ride five first year defenders into race for AFC East title with Patriots and Ravens trailing.
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MIAMI
UPI
Miami Dolphins
Leroy Harris
Baltimore
Dolphins
Norris Thomas
Roosevelt Leaks
New England Patriots
Kareem calls for strict enforcement of NBA rules
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argues the league must enforce the rule against holding pushing and charging into opponents. He cites his own punch on Kent Benson that broke his hand and says officials apply double standards to star players.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
Milwaukee
Bucks
Kent Benson
Abdul-Jabbar
Benson
Abdul- Jabbar
Laker
Jack Kent Cooke
Lakers
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Pat Fridrich
Mike Walker
Don Chinn
Andie Adam
Rockies
Dolphin
Don Shula
Harris
Arkansas State
Mike Current
Fred Cook
Jim Cour
Tom Burleson
Burleson
Laker Center
Bob Laniers
Artis Gilmores
Lompoc, Calif
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