Bulls overpower Squires as rookie Marvin pours in 30
In a Thursday night ABA matchup Marvin, a rookie, scored 30 points but Wise fell short as Chicago Bulls dominated the game. Squires kept pace early but could not overcome the Bulls in the final minutes.
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Wise Debut Fails to Save Squires in Defeat
Willie Wise, newly signed former Utah Stars star, made a strong debut with the Virginia Squires but the Spirits of St. Louis prevailed 111-100. St. Louis' player led with 34 points and 18 rebounds, underscoring Wise's limited impact in the loss.
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Astros pitcher adds slurve to baffling batters in spring
Astro pitcher Larry Dierker announces a new pitch the slurve during early spring drills in Cocoa Florida He compares it to a hard slider that dies midflight and says it could become a key weapon in his four man rotation Dierker aims for more innings after finishing last season 11 10 with 224 innings.
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Volleyball action returns to Eagles Gym today
Freshman action starts at 5 p.m. as Kermit visits. The Eagle Queen varsity seeks a 3-3 mark in district play midway through the first half of the season and hopes for a comeback after recent losses to Seminole Monahans and Ector. Coach Cecil Stickels emphasizes the team’s lack of experience but remains optimistic. Susan Dennison and Jeanne Marquez spark the offense as Marquez shines off the bench. The Queen JV also drops two straight to Monahans.
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Squires rally falls short as Virginia loses to Bulls
In a late February basketball recap from Pecos Enterprise, Virginia trails St. Louis by 18 early third. Squires close to 80 79 with seven minutes left before Barnes and Steve Jones restore lead. Wise scores 18 of 21 second-half shots for Virginia. Bulls beat Hawks 111 91 as Bob Love nets 31. Chet Walker 25. Braves top Jazz 110 100 with Bob McAdoo 34. Kenny Charles 18. Buffalo sits 32 games behind Boston.
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Indoor track stars lead field of 1000 at AAU meet
Francie Larrieu Dwight Sones and Filbert Bayi head nearly 1000 athletes entering the National AAU Indoor Track and Field Championships at Madison Square Garden. Larrieu misses the two mile qualifying, will run only the mile, aiming to help the U S team face the Soviet Union in Richmond. Bayi seeks four wins in mile and 1500 meters while Wohlhuter of Chicago Track Club competes at 1000 yards and anchors the two mile relay with rival Francois Gonzalez in the field.
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University of Tampa drops football program
Tampa Florida AP The University of Tampa voted 16-9 to end its football program immediately due to rising deficits and NFL expansion into the city. Officials cited last year’s 170000 deficit, an expected 226000 loss this fall, and projected 400000 to 500000 losses from 1976 on, leaving freshmen on scholarships and many staff seeking other plans.
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