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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1977
Page
7
Virginia Tech failed in its bid to join the Atlantic Coast Conference in a first expansion vote. The seven member league, formed in 1953, rejected the bid during the Sports Scene report from Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
In a 50 minute closed session in Raleigh seven ACC schools rejected Virginia Tech's bid to join the league. ACC president Kenneth Vickery announced the application was denied and no voting details were released. Frank Mosley called the result disappointing but not dismayed as reapplication plans remained undecided.
Shady Spring dominates the All-Raleigh County Coaches team with Rex Lehew and Mark Link as forwards. Lehew averages 17 points and 15 rebounds per game, while Link contributes 10 assists and 11 boards.
Portland beat Denver 108-92 as rookie Johnny Davis stepped in for injured Dave Twardzik with a game high 25 points. Portland, powered by Bill Walton and Maurice Lucas, now holds a 2-0 series lead and eyes the winner of the Lakers Warriors clash.
Gary McGhee led Woodrow Wilson with a three run homer and three hits as Eagle bats fueled a 9-6 win over Princeton. Wakefield added two runs and two steals while Wise pitched a complete game to seal the victory and set up a doubleheader with Oak Hill at Harry Lewin Field.
Ricky Bell goes No 1 to Tampa Bay marking USC’s latest star back in the top slot. Tony Dorsett goes second to Dallas. Eddie Edwards, Marvin Powell, Gary Jeter and Warren Bryant are among other first round selections.
Cowboys president Tex Schramm says trading for Heisman winner Tony Dorsett will not disturb the current team and could ignite a brilliant new era. Dallas swapped first and three second round picks to acquire Dorsett as Seattle also moved down to the 14th spot. Dorsett, speaking from Pittsburgh, praised the organization and anticipated salary talks.
Mike Lum delivered a game winning single in the Reds ninth inning rally against St Louis after Cesar Geronimo's tying run, as Cincinnati beat the Cardinals 3 2. George Foster opened the inning with a double, Benched out, Geronimo beat out a grounder, Lum pinch hit for Eastwick and delivered the decisive hit.
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