Houston’s No 1 pick Lucas signs $850000 Rockets deal
NBA draft notes John Lucas, No 1 pick by the Houston Rockets, signs a five year contract worth about 850000. He aims to play backcourt with veterans Newlin and Murphy while pursuing tennis in WTT negotiations. Lucas joins a crowded round of picks including Indiana stars May Buckner and Wilkerson.
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SIU to begin search interviews for athletic director post
SIU Carbondale plans to invite four to six candidates for interviews on campus next week for the director of intercollegiate athletics opening. VP George Mace said interviews are targeted for July 1–15 and names will be disclosed to fans.
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SIUC Eyes New Director As Sayers Rumor Buzzes
SIUC officials refuse to comment on Gale Sayers as a candidate for the athletic director post. Rumors swirl with Paul Lambert and Dick LeFevre named as active contenders while NCAA council targets a late August start and Willie Smith of Missouri joins a Bulls draft note.
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Bulls eye De Paul coach Ray Meyer for top job
The Chicago Tribune reports the Bulls, winless last season, offered 3 years at 60 000 per year to Ray Meyer of DePaul to replace Motta. Meyer, 62, would discuss with DePaul president Cortelyou while noting roots in Chicago and past decline of other NBA offers.
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Salukis' Murray named to 1976 Independent All-America
Carbondale sophomore third baseman Rick Murray earned Independent All-America honors after a 1976 season in which he hit .398 with 74 hits 7 triples and 50 RBIs for the 39 141 Salukis. Fellow Salukis Gary Hunter Dave Swenson and Dave Boyd also earned Illinois Sports Information Director’s At-Large Academic All-State recognition.
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First round in baseball draft signals pitching priority
MLB teams stressed pitching in the first round with 24 selections. Floyd Bannister and Bob Owchinko join college players in the mix as the draft highlights prep arms and a few college standouts. The Cubs White Sox and Cardinals also drafted pitchers.
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No Salukis Drafted Early as SIU C Players Eye MLB Call
SIU C baseball prospects named by coach Itchy Jones include seniors John Hoscheidt Frank Hunsaker Jim Locascio Wayne Rueger Tim Verpaele and Bill Dunning plus 21 year old eligibles Murphysboro’s Jim Reeves Dewey Robinson and Dennis Kizziah. Jeff Kraus of Cincinnati was drafted in the first round by Philadelphia, ending Jones’s recruitment hopes.
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SIU E Falls To Cal Poly In Ninth Inning Heartbreaker
Edwardsville's SIU E, aiming to stay unbeaten, blew a late lead as California Poly scored in the ninth to win 6-5. Earlier SIU E beat Southeast Missouri 9-3 on 13 hits led by Mike Brown with a homer and two triples. The winner advances to a possible rematch in the double elimination final.
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UCLA Nets Doubles Title Share in NCAA Tennis
UCLA earned a share of the NCAA tennis championship after Peter Fleming and Ferdi Taygan won the doubles title on Tuesday joining Southern California and Stanford in the California schools’ co lead.
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Orr Signs Orr Signs Montreal
Bobby Orr agreed to terms with the Chicago Black Hawks ending a famed free agency. The defenseman signed for a reported 3 million dollars in a move rivaling major league free agency.
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