Monroe’s miscue costs Knicks in Portland win
Earl Monroe known for accurate shots missed at the wrong end in a late sequence. He scored 24 as New York beat Portland 108 104 at home. Lionel Hollins was ruled the closer to Monroe’s last shot, lifting Hollins to 27. Spurs beat Cavaliers 106 101 to extend their streak to six.
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NAIA Coach of the Year honors to Steinke
Gil Steinke athletic director and head coach at Texas A I University will receive the 1976 NAIA Football Coach of the Year award at the Hill yard Hall of Fame Banquet. He has led his teams to three straight NAIA national titles and unbeaten seasons.
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Grieve Could Win Permanent Ranger Left Field Job
In Pompano Beach AP reports, 29 year old outfielder Tom Grieve could secure a fixed left field role with the Rangers after years of alternating duties. He says he will play if given the chance and would prefer to DH only if others are better.
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NAIA semis set as Texas Southern faces Grand Valley
Fifth seed Texas Southern 29-5 meets eighth seed Grand Valley State in the NAIA Tournament semifinals. Henderson State 29-3 plays Campbell College as quarterfinals wrap up with upsets and standout performances.
TKO WINS FOR SHIELDS IN GOLDEN GLOVES QUARTERFINALS
Ronnie Shields and Norris McKinney lead the State Golden Gloves parade into the event’s later rounds. Shields, an 18 year old Beau mont schoolboy, scored a first round TKO over Daryle Nelson of Houston to reach the lightweight quarterfinals and will meet Ramon Gonzales of Brownsville. McKinney, who advanced to the middleweight semifinals with a decision over Ruben Nuncio of Houston, earns a Friday semifinal berth against Danny Adams of El Paso on a 24 bout card.
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Arkansas Faces Wake Forest In Midwest Subregional
Arkansas, ranked seventh, meets Wake Forest in Norman Oklahoma in the NCAA Midwest subregional. Kansas State plays Providence in the other game. It marks only the Razorbacks' third meeting with an Atlantic Coast opponent.
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Patience Pays Off for Bean in Doral Open Lead
Andy Bean ignored early setbacks to shoot a five under par 67 and grab the first round lead at the $200,000 Doral Open on the Blue Monster course. He finished one stroke ahead of Miller Barber and Leonard Erickson with a 68, while Bruce Lietzke struggled to a 73 after returning from personal tragedy.
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Dunbar Eyes Rematch in State 4A Semis
Fort Worth Dunbar, 40 1, faces Houston Westchester, 32 9, in the Class 4A state tournament semifinal at 4 p.m. The lone defeat for Dunbar this season came from Dallas South Oak Cliff, who meet San Antonio Burbank in the other semifinal at 8 p.m.
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Pecos Eagles Seek First Win at Odessa High
Pecos Eagles, 0-5 after tough 4-A games, travel to Fly Field to face Odessa High. Freshman right-hander Danny Garcia has stepped up on the mound, while Linver Mosby’s absence hurts. Action starts 4 p.m. with district play looming.
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Ferguson tosses water bottle at official in NHL game
The Associated Press reports coach John Ferguson of the New York Rangers struck a game official with a tossed water bottle during a Rangers Bruins game. Ferguson said he threw it but was not aiming. Other NHL results included Montreal 7 Colorado 1 and Detroit 4 St. Louis 2.
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Odessa Hosts National Junior College Gymnastics Meet
Odessa College hosts the National Junior College Athletic Association Invitational Gymnastic Championship with at least 13 community colleges competing. Long Beach City College is the defending champion, OC aims to reclaim the title, and top teams include Long Beach DC New Mexico Junior College Golden West College and Pasadena City College. Competition operates in preliminaries this afternoon and finals Saturday night for All-American berths.
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Thermostat Guide Advises Seasonal Temperature Setting
Set your thermostat to 72 degrees in winter and 78 degrees in summer. The guidance emphasizes maintaining comfortable indoor conditions while balancing energy use.
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