Flyers Struggle With Team Play In Key Midweek Game
St Paul Flyers, mired in a three game skid, host Sandusky St Mary at Junior High then travel to Western Reserve to make up a snowed out game. Coach Wasiniak stresses collective ball movement and set plays to overcome a 2 1 2 zone defense while hoping for improved shooting and lineup tweaks.
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Bulls Stop Blazers Seven-Game Win Streak In Chicago
Portland Trail Blazers lose 115-106 to the Chicago Bulls at Chicago Stadium. Wilbur Holland leads Chicago with 36 points as Artis Gilmore adds 25 and Mark Landsberger 8 points and 10 rebounds. Portland’s Lucas tallies 26 in a tough road defeat. Bulls tie for first in the Midwest. Bulls coach Ed Badger praises rookie Landsberger.
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Rutigliano Named Browns Head Coach For 3 Year Term
Sam Rutigliano, 45, was hired as Browns head coach to replace Forrest Gregg and will name eight assistants within a month. Owner Art Modell praised his offense and defense balance and noted the hire reflects a league proven record and modern coaching approach.
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Minnesota Defense Delivers Narrow 1-0 Win Over Blues
Tom Reid scored his first goal in 198 games as Minnesota blanked St Louis 1-0. Reid’s goal came on 9 47 of the first period as Pete LoPresti faced 37 shots in a tense defensive duel. The win puts Minnesota in a Smythe Division tie for third with Colorado while St. Louis sits at the bottom.
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Louisville Bucks Open Holiday Tourney After Upset Win
Louisville enters its holiday tournament at 6-1 after a notable upset of No. 2 Marquette. Coach Denny Crum warns against letdown as Louisville faces LaSalle while Ohio State meets Georgia. LaSalle’s Michael Brooks leads with 21.3 points and 12 rebounds. Ohio State counters with 6-11 freshman Herb Williams and a height advantage.
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Blazers Sell Final 77 78 Home Tickets For 56th Straight Sellout
Portland Suffers 56th consecutive sellout at Memorial Coliseum after last tickets for 1977 78 home games go on sale. The NBA champions have 32 straight sellouts and 35 straight home victories. Capacity with standing room is 12 666.
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