Babcock 8th after compulsories at NCAA gymnastics
SIUC junior Brian Babcock sits tied for eighth in the all around after compulsories at Lincoln Nebraska with 55.95 points. Defending champ Jim Hartung leads early, with Bart Conner close behind as Nebraska, Oklahoma and UCLA push for team honors. Babcock’s event scores include floor 8.95 and vault 9.45 as the Salukis eye the optional routines.
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Babcock
Lincoln
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John Levy
Bettis
Levy
Jim Hartung
Hartung
Nebraska
Bart Conner
Oklahoma
Conner
Peter Vidmar
UCLA
Phil Cahey
Ron Galimore
Iowa State
Mitch Gaylord
Brian Meeker
Minnesota
SIUC
Peter Stout
Cahey
Cornhuskers
Meade earns Mid East Coach of the Year honor
SIU's Bill Meade, in his 25th season, guided Salukis to national titles in 1964 1966 1967 and 1972 and to a 69 game dual meet win streak. He received a special service award and was surprised by the NCAA vote at Lincoln Nebraska. He also was part of the 1980 U.S. Olympic coaching staff and has produced 15 NCAA champions.
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Salukis
76ers Sweep Pacers To Reach East Semis
Philadelphia clinched a 96-85 win to finish a two-game sweep over Indiana. Julius Erving led with 23 points as the 76ers advance to face Milwaukee. Dawkins and Cunningham praised defense while Edwards boosted the Pacers, who shot 38 percent. Louis Orr added 16 off the bench.
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Dawkins
Bobby Jones
Andrew Toney
Louis Orr
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Houston
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Kansas City
Pirates hold potential Thompson deal in limbo
A three way trade stalled after Commissioner Bowie Kuhn blocked the Yankee half of the deal. Jason Thompson remains a Pirate with a possible 1981 stay in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh general manager Pete Peterson defended the trade while noting limited optimism for a resolution.
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Ed Ott
SIU misses JUCO All American list for Jackson trio
Southern Illinois University Carbondale coach Allen Van Winkie arrived prospects from Jackson Community College but 6 6 Bibbens 7 0 Willis and 5 10 Copeland were not named on the NJCAA all star squads or honorable mention. The NJCAA first team included Fred Watkins Terry Mead and others with Bibbens Willis and Copeland noted for Jackson s 31 4 Michigan season. Bibbens averaged 17 points 11 rebounds Willis 15 points 10 rebounds Copeland 15 points 6 assists.
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Southern Illinois
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Lincoln Community College
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Three Rivers Community College
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Roxbury
Mass
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Golden Valley Lutheran
Minn
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Hiwassee
Tenn
Charles Johnson
Midland
Devi Parks
Arizona Western
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Willis
Copeland
Michigan
Bradley
Saluki Football Scrimmage Preview At McAndrew Stadium
Saluki footballers open spring practice week with a public 10 a.m. to noon scrimmage at McAndrew Stadium. About 100 players are participating as coach Rey Dempsey targets basic defensive work and vanilla plays ahead of the May 2 Maroon-White spring game.
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Carbondale
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Dempsey
Antuofermo Wins Dirtiest Fight in Chicago Ring
Antuofermo earns a unanimous 10 round decision over Mauricio Aldana in a bloody bout billed as Italian night at the Conrad Hilton. Aldana’s camp protests the outcome while Antuofermo vows improvement after a fight marked by eight cuts and repeated bleeding. Ray Mancini also secures his 18th straight win with a 10 round decision over Al Ford.
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Alan Minter
London
Conrad Hilton
Ray ‘Boom Boom” Mancini
al Ford
Edmonton
Alberta
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