Memphis State fans cheer another big win in MVC opener
Memphis State extended its winning streak with a 97-92 double overtime victory at Drake, led by Bill Laurie's clutch basket in OT and Billy Buford's eight straight points in the second overtime. Coach Gene Bartow praised the resilience as the Tigers opened Missouri Valley play.
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Des Moines
Tigers
Drake
Bill Laurie
Memphis State
Billy Buford
Boros Leads Open After First Round at Riviera
Julius Boros fired a four under 67 at the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open, tying for the lead with Johnny Miller and Dave Stockton. Notables including Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead were near par as cool, cloudy weather affected play at Riviera Country Club.
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Los Angeles
Julius Boros
Boros
Riviera Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Julie
Jack
Old Man River
Johnny Miller
Dave Stockton
Bob Rosburg
Baltling
Art Wall
Nicklaus
Bert Yancey
Don Bies
David Graham
Sam Snead
Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
George Archer
Trevino
Palmer
Ganglong Archer
Salt Lake City to host 1976 Olympic Games bid
Gov. Rampton and local officials react to the USOC decision to award Salt Lake City the 1976 Winter Games if IOC approves. Supporters fear costs and ecological impact, while opponents warn against using public funds. Mayor Garn cites a $30 million total price tag and seeks no new facilities harming the ski canyons.
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Salt Lake City
International Olympic Committee
Denver
Jake Garn
Salt
Lake Tahoe
Garn
Sooners Bust Texas 81 78 in Big Eight Showdown
Oklahoma and Nebraska won as Big Eight teams. Alvan Adams led the Sooners with 23 points and 19 rebounds as Oklahoma shot a school record 64.5 percent. Nebraska beat Georgia State 63-54 behind Jerrell Fort's 17 and Lee Harris's 15 in Atlanta.
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Nebraska
Sooners
Texas
Cornhuskers
Georgia State
Arkansas State
Alvan Adams
Ted Evans
Norman
Larry Robinson
Harry Larrabee
Longhorns
Jerrell Fort
Lee Harris
Nets miss Ill Star in 128 97 loss to Virginia Squires
Billy Paultz was out with the flu and the Nets were outrebounded 54 41 as the Virginia Squires defeated New York 128 97. Julius Erving led Virginia with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while George Carter scored 22 for the Nets. In other ABA games Indiana beat San Diego 125 115 and Denver toppled Dallas 125 111. In the NBA Chicago beat Houston 111 97 and Golden State downed Portland 108 103.
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Virginia
New York Nets
Nets
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Ervine
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George Carter
Donnie Freeman
Mel Daniels
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San Diego
Daniels
Darnell Hillman
Freeman
Ralph Simpson
Denver
Dallas
Chet Walker
Bob Love
Garfield Heard
Chicago
Houston
Bulls
Rockets
Golden State
Rick Barry
Barry
Bruins Aim for No 60 Straight Wins in 1969-70 Run
UCLA coach John Wooden shifts from ignoring to discussing the streak as the Bruins seek their 54th straight win, aiming for No 60 with games against Oregon and Oregon State. He emphasizes balance, defense, and focus on the conference title over the national record while noting past greats linked to the streak.
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Bruins
John Wooden
Oregon
Oregon State
Wooden
Santa Monica
Drake
Illinois
Bill Walton
Walton
Curtis Row
Sidney Wicks
Henry Bibby
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Gene Donovan
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