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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1978

Page

11

Hayes predicts Bullets win as series leads 3-1

Elvin Hayes scoring 35 points and grabbing 19 rebounds powered the Washington Bullets to a 121-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Coach Dick Motta said Washington plays better together and Hayes projected a win Wednesday.

Associated Press Elvin Hayes Washington Bullets Philadelphia 76Ers Hayes Bullets Washington Philadelphia Dick Motta 76Ers

Watson Reels In Byron Nelson Victory With 66

Tom Watson, 28, won the Byron Nelson Golf Classic with a final 4 under par 66 finishing at 8 under 272 to edge Lee Trevino by one stroke at Preston Trail. Trevino shot a closing 66 as Watson, whose pace and nerves held, earned $40,000 and surpassed $1 million in career earnings.

Dallas Tom Watson Watson Byron Nelson Texas Lee Trevino Preston Trail Golf Club Trevino Sunland Park Johney Mito Thelma Cockburn Lampassas Dane Stock

NMMI Honors 1977-78 Athletes at Year End Cook-Out

New Mexico Military Institute awarded eighty seven honors for excellence in athletics to nearly as many athletes as the 1977 78 sports standouts recognized at a year end cook out held on campus Sunday.

New Mexico Military Institute Bronco Colt Jerry Neeld Roswell Alberto Jimenez Colombia Randy Huston Las Vegas Jim Stockton Huston Stockton Clyde Mack Pilot Point Texas David Osborn el Paso Osborn Bilbrey Ed Rowas Babe Godfrey Brett Fyffe Paul Haskell Bill Stockton Lee Scott Robb Stuart Chuck Gilmore Ron Zugg Arturo Velasquez Jeff Engbrecht Abdullah Bleshid Lewis Lloyd Harvey Daniels Mark Cartwright Colt Basketball Chris Wolf John Wilcox Bill Voelkers Barry Doolittle Stan Koslowsky Jesus Salazar

Ongais Drives Fastest Time in Indy After Gaining Experience

In Indianapolis AP report Danny Ongais, Hawaii's former motorcycle and drag racing champion, finally competes in the Indy 500 after ten years away when the US Auto Club told him to gain more experience. He shows notable speed in early practice.

Indianapolis Danny Ongais Auto Club Hawaii

Ongais tops Indy trials as pole hopes rise after fast laps

Indy 500 practice saw A J Foyt and legends top contenders, with O N g a i s fastest laps and eyeing pole position next weekend. Rain washed out Sunday sessions while drivers like Johncock Mears Walther and Janet Guthrie posted notable speeds in prep for qualifying.

Ongais A.J. Foyt Gordon Johncock Mario Andretti Johnny Rutherford al Unser Tom Sneva Unser Johncock

Stephenson tops challengers in Moss Creek finale

Stephenson holds 54 hole lead at Moss Creek Plantation in Hilton Head Island as Beth Daniel, Furman senior and future pro, trails by four. Pro rivals Pam Higgins Amy Alcott and Penny Pulz sit six back with one round to play.

Hilton Head Island S.C Jan Stephenson Stephenson Beth Daniel Charleston D.C U.S Daniel Furman University Fall Pam Higgins Amy Alcott Penny Pulz Moss Creek Plantation

Depailler wins 36th Monaco Grand Prix in Tyrrell Ford

Patrick Depailler wins the Monaco Grand Prix driving a Tyrrell Ford to claim his first victory in 69 championship starts. Reigning champion Niki Lauda finishes strong in second after a late pit stop, overtaking Jody Scheckter for the podium. Meanwhile at Talladega Joe Millikan narrowly tops Donnie Allison to win the Alabama Sportsman 300, setting a record average speed.

Associated Press Auto Racing Monte Carlo Monaco France Patrick Depailler Nikki Lauda Austria Jody Scheckter Depailler Talladega Ala Joe Millikan Donnie Allison

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