NIT fields top scorers as Alabama leads 16 teams in field
The National Invitation Tournament announces a 16 team field led by 12th ranked Alabama with Oral Roberts Indiana State Houston among entrants. Key players include Anthony Roberts and Larry Bird, while Seton Hall's Glen Mosley is the nation's No. 2 rebounder. First round games run March 8–10 with eight winners moving to New York for the March 14–15 quarterfinals.
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Reds bullpen may be better than ever in 1977
TAMPA AP Reds coach Larry Shepard says the bullpen is among baseballs best and could be stronger with the addition of Dale Murray. Murray ranks among the NLs top relievers after a 81 appearance season with an ERA of 3.27 for the Expos before joining Cincinnati in a swap for Will McEnaney.
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Patched-up Pistons end skid with 115 105 over Hawks
Marvin Barnes led Detroit with 23 points as seven Pistons reached double figures to halt a three game slide. The injury ravaged team, filling in for Bob Lanier, built a 12-0 second quarter run and held on despite John Drew's 36 for Atlanta.
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Benson hears crowd roar as he sits out final Hoosier game
Indiana University center Kent Benson, out with a back injury for four games, received a standing ovation from 16,000 fans at Assembly Hall after being announced. Coach Bobby Knight praised his dedication as Indiana closed the season 14-13 overall, 9-9 in the Big Ten, with a 75-69 win over Ohio State.
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Lyle demands guaranteed pay amid holdout talks with Yankees
Sparky Lyle refuses to play without a guaranteed contract. He told Gabe Paul he won’t start the season unless signed or traded, seeking 500000 over three years while the club offers 250000 for two. Dock Ellis and Bobby Grich also in salary talks and health concerns. Montreal’s Williams notes mixed spring progress despite intrasquad runs.
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GMC Teams in Oxford Bid for Two Quarter Honors
Three Greater Miami Conference teams will play in Oxford aiming to secure two quarter honors as the schedule unfolds. Local affiliates report tight races and key matchups shaping the early season standings.
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NBA standings and district tournament action preview
NBA results show Indiana 105 118 Detroit 96 Portland 134 Seattle 104 Boston 112 110 OT New York 110 Philadelphia 102 Washington 118 Phoenix 110 Kansas City 109 Milwaukee 108 Chicago 94 Golden State 86 Houston 99 New York Nets Detroit 115 Atlanta 105 Indiana 110 New Orleans 106 Los Angeles 104 Cleveland 99 Monday's NBA schedule includes Houston at Buffalo and several road games. In high school action the GMC tournament opens week two with Hamilton Taft and Princeton at 7 p.m. and Hamilton Garfield vs Indian Hill at 8 30. The Griffs upset Colerain last week and Princeton and Taft split regular season games. Middletown vs Northwest and Lebanon vs Talawanda follow tomorrow night as top seeds look to roll toward Millett Auditorium.
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Chippewas Seize MAC Title Bid in Buckeye Showdown
Central Michigan faces Ohio University with a share of the MAC crown and an NCAA berth within reach after a 12 3 conference mark. Miami needs a win at home to force a tiebreak.
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Michigan aims to be No. 1 entering NCAA tourney
Michigan coach Johnny Orr says the Wolverines should be No. 1 going into the NCAA tournament after beating Marquette 69-68. Steve Grote scored two late free throws as Rickey Green sat with a hip injury, while Notre Dame, Tennessee and other teams boosted at large bids as the NCAA field begins to form.
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Bearcats Eye National Title Under Catlett
Cincinnati coach Gale Catlett says UC has as good a chance as any to win the national championship as the Bearcats prepare for the NCAA tournament in Omaha. UC (25-4) faces Marquette in the first round after winning the Metro Seven title, with prior meeting a 63-62 win this season.
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