Bucks Go First In Draft as Benson Tops Selection
Milwaukee claims the No. 1 pick with a coin toss win over the Kings, aiming to draft Indiana center Kent Benson. The Bucks also hold the third and 11th picks, with UCLA star Marques Johnson likely to follow, while several teams skip the first round due to trades.
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Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Washington
Golden State
Denver
New Orleans
Indiana
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
San Antonio
Houston
Bucks
Kent Benson
Kansas City
Otis Birdsong
Marques Johnson
Ucla
Kings
Swen Nater
Buffalo
Kareem Abdul - Jabbar
Benson
Jabbar
UCLA Coach Bartow under fire amid resignation rumors
Bartlett too sensitive Gene Bartow faces alumni criticism and player departures at UCLA amid rumors of resigning to take Alabama Birmingham job. Wooden weighs in describing Bartow as too sensitive while Bartow denies the move and confirms talks with Alabama Birmingham are underway.
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John Wooden
Bill Walton
Kareem Abdul - Jabbar
UCLA
Gene Bartow
Bartow
Wooden
University of Alabama - Birmingham
Westwood
Brett Vroman
Nevada - Las Vegas
Brad Holland
Clean Gene
Memphis State
Valparaiso
Ind
New York City
New York
Alabama
Gene
Morgan
Alabama - Birmingham
Long Beach Independent Press - Telegram
Gary Cunningham
Cunningham
Ucla Alumni Association
North Carolina
Bruins
Bruin
Lee Hunt
Concord Lands Five Recruits As Christie Builds Lions
Concord College coach Christie has signed five recruits including Pineville guard Jeff Growe a 5 9 guard. Other targets include Tyrone Edwards Jerry McPherson Tom Hovorka and Richard Lance. Christie seeks budget clarity for scholarships and plans to recruit Bluefield’s Tyrone Curtis while courting Joe Cook to coach defense.
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Grove
Concord
Christie
Salem
Tyrone Edwards
Welch
Jerry McPherson
Gilmer County
Tom Hovorka
Charleston Catholic
Bluefield
Tyrone Curtis
Will Johnson
David Brinkley
Beckley College
Joe Cook
Athens
Lions
Beckley
Storey Turns In Memphian Lead At Golf Classic
Tom Storey topped round one of the Memphis Golf Classic with a seven under 65 two strokes clear of Gary Player. Storey snared the day's only eagle on the 16th and counted six birdies with one bogey as he praised his day and gear. Player shot 67 despite heat testing to 92 degrees, while Mike Hill was third after a 68 aided by brother Dave Hill’s tips. Dave Hill shot 75 finishing behind his sibling’s effort.
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Mountain Lions
Radford
Christie
Brinkley
Lions
Mike Jones
Mike
Tom Storey
Storey
Las Vegas
Jay
Gary Player
Mike Hill
Dave
Memphis
Davey
Dave Hill
Herd Eligible For SC Title After Louisville Game
Huntington Marshall University will be eligible for the Southern Conference title after its home game with Louisville on October 29 counts in league standings. The Thundering Herd in its first league season could schedule four conference games. five are needed for title consideration. Regular league games include Western Carolina at home and Appalachian State, Furman, and Tennessee-Chattanooga on the road.
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Marshall University
Louisville
Herd
Marshall
Western Carolina
Appalachian State
Furman
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Nine Enter Belmont and Pray for Rain in Belmont Stakes
Nine owners entered the 109th Belmont Stakes hoping rain favors upset contenders against Seattle Slew the undefeated Derby and Preakness winner. A weathered slop track and a large field create a historic race with Seattle Slew the strong favorite at 1-5 while several longshots and notable stables seek a shot at the Triple Crown.
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Seattle Slew
Bold Forbes
Steve DiMauro
DiMauro
Meadow Stable
Spirit Level
Sanhedrin
Mrs. Penny (Tweedy) Ringquist
Secretariat
la Luna Stable
Elaine Brodsky
John Greer
Mr. Red Wing
Johnny Campo
Pierina
J.P
Elmendorf
Jeanet
Golden Chance Farm
Lng Pai
Darby Dan Farm
Spark Adams
Darren McHargue
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National Basketball Association
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Frank Sanders
Kenny Carr
North Carolina State
Brad Davis
Maryland
Ray Epps
Norfolk State
Bernard King
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James Redwine
East Wen State
Ray Tatum
Malone
W. Embry
Embry
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Greg Ballard
Oregon
Tom Garde
Phoenix
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Dick Vanleat
Ballard
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Wayne
Michigan
Rickey Green
Ray Williams
Minnesota
Eddie Jordan
Rutgers
Norm Nixon
Duquesne
Johnny Wooden
Raw
Dusty Raum
Growe
Dan Resnik
Don. Christie
Concord College
Pineville
Jeff Growe
Jennings
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Northfork
Jeff
Richard Lance
Spencer
Edwards
Memphis, Tenn
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Belmont
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