Magic Johnson Leads MSU To First NCAA Title
Earvin Johnson the 6-8 guard from Lansing scored 24 points in the title game as Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64 to win the NCAA championship and Johnson was named outstanding player. He hinted at a possible pro career decision in a few weeks while praising his teammates and leadership.
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Johnson shines as Spartans pull away late
Johnson described a late stretch in which his alley oops to Kelser faltered as Kelser fouled out. He dunked after passing out to Seat to help Michigan State pull ahead 61 50. The Aztecs never got closer than seven as Kelser’s absence changed the rhythm and Johnson adjusted to new teammates.
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Bird's clutch final misses in NCAA title game
Larry Bird scoring 19 points on 7 for 21 shooting, Indiana State falls 75 to 64 to Michigan State in the NCAA final. Bird sits forlorn after benching tears as coach Bills Hodges praises his career and notes missed outside shots and free throws.
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Goddard High School nets decisive 8 1 win in tennis
Goddard High School varsity boys tennis defeated New Mexico Military Institute 8-1 Monday. Grason Underwood and Steve Lynch led with straight sets, while doubles combos of Underwood-Lynch and McMillan-Willis clinched wins. Coach Ernie Core praised the team as an excellent effort. Goddard hosts Artesia next Thursday at 3 p.m.
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UCLA Hires Larry Brown as Bruins New Head Coach
Larry Brown, ex Denver Nuggets coach, accepted UCLA’s head coaching post after Gary Cunningham resigned. The 38 year old has no college coaching experience but a strong NBA and ABA track record. UCLA athletic director J D Morgan moved quickly, with Brown confirming a visit and decision after talks.
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RHS NMMI to clash in Roswell prep doubleheader
Roswell Coyotes host New Mexico Military Institute at Coca-Cola Field for a two game set starting at 5 30 p m with a 7 30 p m nightcap NMMI sits at 0 3 after Artesia Invitational losses to Seminole and Portales Roswell stands 3 5 after a nine inning loss to Hobbs plus other results Tim Costello leads NMMI hitters at .455 with Scott Way and Jeff Sapp also above .300
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Baseball Scoreboard Day Mixed Results Across Leagues
Eckersley suffers the loss as Niekro beats Houston with six runs scoring in diverse early games. Several teams post home runs including Cruz Al Ver o Beach and Toronto while notable pitchers Underwood Kaat and Langford fail to hold leads. Detroit and Milwaukee provide standout offensive bursts in compact results from Florida to Arizona.
Goddard conquers Carlsbad Invitational golf meet
Goddard varsity led by Jeff Gereke with a 75 wins Carlsbad Invitational scoring 325. Greg Trewitt 82 and Lyle Rogers 83 help Roswell finish second at 331. Junior varsity also triumphs with a 347, led by John Waugh 84, as Goddard eyes state qualifiers and a clash with Clovis and Roswell.
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