Hawaii gridiron gambling charges resurface
UH football players Moses Gutierrez and Scott Hudgins corroborate Casey Ortez’s allegations that six teammates bet regularly on Rainbows games. They recount locker room chatter about point spreads and tally sheets, while noting fear and safety concerns limit naming individuals.
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Stars extend win streak but chase ABA record
Utah Stars coach Joe Mullaney downplays a title chase while celebrating a 121-110 win over the Carolina Cougars that extended their streak to 14 games, two short of the Oakland Oaks mark. Ron Boone set a club record by going 11-for-11, scoring 24. The Stars face San Diego and San Antonio next, with 21 games left and a large margin over San Antonio and Indiana.
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Bruins now No 3 in UPI basketball ratings
The United Press International Board of Coaches ranked UCLA third in the latest major college basketball poll. Top spots went to North Carolina State, Notre Dame, and UCLA with 18-3 and 20-1 records noted.
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Nate Thurmond Vital in Warriors Win Over Bulls
The Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 108-105 as Nate Thurmond returned from an ankle injury to post 31 points 19 rebounds six assists and three blocks while Clifford Ray praised his leadership. The win keeps Warriors ahead of the Lakers by one game heading into Cleveland.
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WEL Added to TV Football Plans in World Football League
CHICAGO UPI The World Football League reports 400 players signed and a national TV contract with TVS for a game each Thursday night. Memphis moved to Houston and Boston likely to relocate after a Boston New York player coach swap. Three divisions of four teams schedule a July start ending the championship after Thanksgiving.
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USC guard Biff Burrell sidelined by foot injury
USC basketball faces a setback as guard Biff Burrell appears to have cracked his right foot. The Trojans, led by coach, seek replacements while Burrell’s status remains uncertain and could impact upcoming games.
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Pro sports urged for fuel priority in energy crisis
In a column interview, Vickers Energy president Dick Boushka argues sports teams should receive fuel priority to keep morale high amid shortages. He calls the refinery crunch a global issue, not just oil profits, and says scheduling could be adjusted to sustain athletic programs and public entertainment during tough years.
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Long Beach State coach blunt on tough season despite 20-2 mark
Long Beach State faces NCAA probation and a hard path to another PCAA title. Coach Lute Olson, in his first year, says the 49ers remain intense as four games remain, hoping for a 24-2 finish amid past violations and pressure to perform.
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Notre Dame Stages Second Half Rally To Beat Western Michigan
Notre Dame, ranked second behind North Carolina State, pulled away after a 37-37 halftime tie to defeat Western Michigan 85-68 as Adrian Dantley and Gary Brokaw led with 15 points apiece and John Shumate added 26. Western Michigan fell to 12-11. Other ranked results included Vanderbilt over Auburn, Indiana over Illinois, Alabama over LSU, and Kansas over Oklahoma.
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