Willis Reed Named Knicks Coach In Surprise Move
Willis Reed will take over as head coach of the New York Knicks on a three year contract worth 375000 dollars. The move comes despite no prior coaching experience and is supported by Mike Burke Eddie Donovan and Gulf and Western executives. Reed, 34, is praised for leadership and knowledge and is seen as restoring the team’s charisma and confidence.
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Emporia State Routs Fairmont State in NAIA Tourney
Emporia State, coached by Ron Slaymaker, upset Fairmont State 76 to 71 in the NAIA post season. Cleo Gardner scored 21 as five Emporia players hit double figures while Fairmont’s starters fouled out, hampering the Falcons down the stretch.
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Seeds Lose Ground as NAIA Tourney Upsets Roll In
Four seeded teams fell Tuesday in the NAIA post season first round including fourth seed Fairmont State to Emporia State 76 71. Upsets shaded the day as Newberry and others held advantage before narrow escapes. The Trap Hill Little League plans a 7 p.m. meeting at Trap Hill High School to elect officers.
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Pirates stumble as Butch Woodson gates win for Oak Hill
Fayetteville suffers 15th loss in 19 games after Oak Hill’s Butch Woodson hits a 35 foot jumper with two seconds left. Coach Beane laments weather and scarce practice, noting low shooting and recent home-loss drought. Fayetteville faces Valley next in a regional doubleheader amid rough season.
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