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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1979
Page
13
The Sooners, 21-9, seek a marquee win after upsetting No. 15 Texas to reach the Final 16. They clash with top-rated Indiana State, 30-0, in a bid to reshape their image on a national stage.
Harry Readel advances to face the Louisville Arkansas winner in the regional final after Thursday night play. Coach Dave Bliss remarks on Larry Bird's passing and inside scoring threat, warning about double teaming him and potential risks.
Local boards weigh consolidating Roswell and Goddard High Schools to boost athletics and academics. Analysts argue unified programs could improve competition and feeder-system alignment, though enrollment trends and community impact cloud the decision. Coaches advocate one school, while others warn of class size and identity loss.
Roswell boxer Danny Morales and over 50 fighters open the state championship at Roswell High Gym with three round bouts starting 7:30 p.m. Morales competes at 147 pounds as he seeks a path to the national tournament in Indianapolis and the U S Olympic team. His brother Georgie fights at 139 pounds, both Roswell natives with long amateur careers and Air Force boxing background.
Larry Bird, Indiana State star, captured the James Naismith trophy with 193 of 218 votes. Earvin Johnson finished second with nine votes, Mike Gminski third with seven. Bird averaged nearly 29 points and 15 rebounds as ISU rode a 30 game win streak to a MVC title and NCAA berth. ISU meets Oklahoma in Midwest Region semifinals.
Purdue, ranked 14th, complains about not receiving a bye after a Big Ten title. Coach Rose laments the draw as Purdue hosts Old Dominion while Texas A&M faces Alabama in Houston. Ohio State and Indiana earned byes and eye New York semifinal play at Madison Square Garden.
Rene Munoz and Jett Pilley combined for 42 points to lift Hagerman to a 71-58 win over Reserve. Hagerman improves to 23-6 and advances to the Triscey 8 semifinals to face Vaughn Cimarron after building a 38-24 halftime lead.
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