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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1977

Page

7

Detroit Beats Rockets 109 86 in NBA action

Detroit Pistons defeated the Houston Rockets 109 to 86 as M L Care and Bob Lanter led scoring. Rapak Malone and Rudy Vormjanovich tallied 17 for Houston, dropping them from a tie with idle Cleveland in the Central Division.

Detroit M.L Care Bob Lanter Detroit Pistons Houston Rockets Pistons Mores Malone Rudy Vormjanovich Rockers Cleveland

Nets Sign Forward Davis in New York Trade Move

Uniondale reports the Nets sign forward Mel Davis after purchasing BabieAdon and Tom Mewilien from Wistala. Davis, once a No. 1 pick from St John’s, is described as a strong rebounder but undisciplined on offense. St Philip's hosts Laredo in a College conference game at 7:30.

Uniondale Nik Fark Mets Mel Davis New York Koinks BabieAdon Tom Mewilien Wistala Knicks Thule Anit St. John's St. Philip’s Laredo St. Philip's Tigers Laredi Himler College Ty Dupiar College

Suns edge Pacers in rough Phoenix showdown

Alvar Adams poured in 29 points to lift Phoenix over Indiana 125 to by Suns. Paul Westphal added 19 points and 1 assist as rookie Ira Tyrrell came off the bench for 17. In the closing 10 minutes SidroT played for Indiana as Fracas erupted leaving Mel Befvert and Dale Schlueter ejected three minutes remaining.

Pacers Phoenix Ariz Alvar Adams Indiana Pacers Wight Paul Westphal Suns Ira Tyrrell Dick Varpress Tom van Arsdale Marty Knight Indiana Sidtrot Tilda Mel Befvert Yur Syns Dale Schlueter Bathavere

Nuggets Rally Tops Seahawks in Narrow Win At Home

Nuggets edged the SuperSonics 116 to 115 as Comer Dansso sparked a 14 point burst in the third quarter and finished with a season high 27. David Thompson added 30 for Denver, Torward Patches posted a 20 point 15 rebound double double, and Denver stretched home win streak to 22 of 23 while Seattle dropped a fifth straight. Weatherspoon and Johnson led Seattle with 10 points each, Groom added 17 but the Sonics fell short without injured guard Watts who missed a game for the first time since 223.

Umlondale Phil Chenier Elin Hayes Washington Bullets New York Nets NBA Chenier Phil Hayes Bubbles Shaekins Jimi Foxt Inglewoon Catt Uly Abdul-Jabbar Nexson Los Angeles New York Knicks Lakers Theu Vasy A.mes Abdulstahbar Johnny Namo Biccry Rine Noor Bal McAdon Denver Nick Weatherspoon Dennis Johnson Mike Groom Tenver Tho Séaté Tanids Nugget Revit Shrek Watts Cee Leh

Boston Celtics Top Spurs in rough game at Convention Center

Boston used outside shooting and strong defense to beat San Antonio 145 to 0. Players complained of poor officiating as Pauliz and Olberding fought for space inside. Spurs blamed bad shot selection and sore throats for slumping while praising teammates for effort. The game left Boston proud despite struggles.

Boston Mac Moe Ae Greaur Olberding Mark Spurs Pauls Beause Pauliz Paulix Pye Tpot Skek Pauliz Moe Tom Nancy von Murphy Evers Boston Celtics Tema Blaars Sanday Ponymat Convention Center

Longhorns Face Razorbacks In SWC Showdown On Road

Arkansas hosts Texas in a key Southwest Conference clash as the Razorbacks defend home court. Arkansas relies on a tight defense under Eddie Sutton while Texas seeks to slow down a fast Horns squad. Coach Swaim praises Arkansas’ pressure and quickness as both teams vie for conference positioning.

Ewan Arkansas Mmauseman Willy Roads Eddie Sutton TCU Daryl Braden Houston Jim Counce Johny Swaine Fayetteville Swaim Aghnse Arkansas Horned Preigs Gutz Niger

Broyles Declines Falcons GM Post in Atlanta Visit

SUEVEELE Ark national news: Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles withdraws his name from Falcons general manager consideration amid a Georgia visit to his mother. He cites no commitment and says he spoke with Atlanta officials about removal. The Falcons had reportedly offered a long term contract with a large salary and equity stake.

Sueveele Ark Arkansas Frank Broyles NFL Allanta Falcons Broyles Allanta Georgia Falcons Easly

Evans Wins 9th Knockout in Cincinnati Boxing Card

Oakland heavyweight Tommy Evans scored his ninth straight knockout by stopping Don Rucker in the second round in Cincinnati. Baltimore’s Hu Sharkey extended his streak with a win over Dobby Mashburn in the fourth. Abdul-Aziz was placed on waivers by Buffalo as the team reshapes its roster with George Johnson acquired from Golden State.

Cincinnati UPI Tommy Evans Oakland Calif Dick Saddler Rocky Marciany Don Rucker Evans Rucker Buffalo N.Y Young Hu Sharkey Baltimores Garharge Dobby Mashburn New York Abdul-Aziz Gupfalg Bullalo Zaid Abdul-Aziz Cearg Johnson Nientit Johnson Olden State Warriors Braves NSA

Trinity Five Battles Austin in Lone Star Rivalry Showdown

Trinity College hosts Austin College as Trinity’s men seek to slow a high scoring Austin offense. Trinity’s 24 loss-heavy season hinges on improved defense after a midweek setback. Danny Wey leads Trinity with 27 points in a 4 game average as coach Pete Murphy reshapes ball pressure.

Trinity Tyers Malech Austin College Texas Pete Murphy Sul Ross Danny Wey Lobosti AverAne Bob Hardeke Seagals Jeff Spillane Bobby Palmer Bdamy Murphy Guand Walle Williams Austin

Connors Reaches Slam Finals in Blustery Win

Top seed Jimmy Connors defeated Manuel Orantes 67 62 retired in the final set when Orantes, troubled by leg cramps, quit in the Grand Slam of Tennis first round at Boca Raton. Connors advances to Sunday’s final against Bjorn Borg or Adriano Panatta with $50,000 prize for the runner-up in the $100,000 event. Weather gusts and wind made the match difficult, with both players blaming errors on the wind and cold conditions.

Boca Raton Fla Jimmy Connors Manuel Granites Connors Bjorn Borgr Adrisno Panatta Drantes Wens Orantes Ark Connor Arantes Connor Sid Deantes

Lee Five Beats SAC in Texas junior college game

Lee Five defeated San Antonio College 77 to 66 to tighten the Texas Junior College Athletic Association race. Dwain Johnson led Lee 18 with 2 points, while SAC’s Dilly Bailey scored 28. Mike Wullmers fouled out for SAC as the Rangers slipped toward a loss in the contest.

Baytown Lee College San Antonio College Rangers Dwain Johnson Lee San Jacinto Junior College Texas Junior College Athletic Association SAC Dilly Bailey Mike Wullmers Inticaa Yeatt Let College Owain Jannsen Henia (McHilt James Magely Tourney Shally Laubach Willigms Oot TAN Antonio College Amy Bley Etter Antilling Lee

Bizzarro Edges Monaco For Controversial Decision

In Cincinnati UPI reports lightweight Lou Bizzarro of Erie Pa won a split decision over Domenica Monaco after eight months since his last title fight with Roberto Duran. The crowd booed as two judges had him ahead 97 96 and 98 93 while a third sided with Monaco 95 94.

Cincinnati UPI Lou Bizzarro Roberto Duran Neo Domenica Monaco Bizzarro Erie Manges

Don Coryell Gets New Contract With Cardinals

ST LOUIS credit Cardinals announce a new deal for coach Don Coryell who elevated the team from losing to playoff caliber in two years. Coryell arrived from San Diego State after a strong college run and posted a 41 record his first season before guiding the NFC champions in the following two campaigns.

ST. Louis UPI Don Coryell St. Louis Cardinals Coryell Cardinals San Diego State

St Marys Hosts Houston Baptist in Nonconfer match

St Marys Rattlers, at 125 season record and ranked third nationally, host Houston Baptist Huskies in Alumnt Gym at 7 20 PM for final nonconference game. Roy Laggent scored 7 in the earlier win over HBU, while Robert Reid Lenn Walls Doug Messbarger lead St Marys with Reed and Freeman top scorers for the Huskies.

Houston Baptist Huskies Tonight i Alumnt Gym Barlens St. Mary's HBU Houston Roy Laggent Robert Reid Lenn Walls Lake Head Ed Messburger Askeil Musshiper St. Edward's A. Guns Reed Vernon Freeman Musky Hisonlor Witt Freeman Thomas Murchnsel Kin Swanson Pacards Huey Smith Jim O'Flaherty Legpetl, Reid Walls Messbarger Mark Pawton Kent Cunningham

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