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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1979
Page
16
In Salt Lake City Ray Meyer, DePaul coach with 37 years’ experience, says basketball strategy cycles while players decide outcomes. He notes a shift from coaching-driven wins to talent-driven success, reflecting on how the game has changed over decades.
DePaul from Chicago faces top ranked Indiana State and star Larry Bird in a Saturday semifinal. Michigan State meets Pennsylvania in the other semifinal with the title game set for Monday night. Meyer, a fatherly, popular figure, has energized fans and the press with his upbeat leadership as DePaul advances past UCLA in regional playoffs.
Utah faces criticized planning as NCAA finals draw 6000 fans for DePaul Penn Indiana State and Michigan State while lodging and liquor rules create travel and access challenges. City officials and Utah Travel Council acknowledge room shortages and scalping, with many fans diverting to Provo and Ogden.
Tracy Austin, 16, defeated Chris Evert 6 3 6 1 in New York to reach the semifinals of the $275,000 women's winter tennis tour championship. Navratilova, Barker, Wade, Turnbull and Choltz also contributed to the day’s threeround action as defending champ Navratilova won 6 4 6 4.
UCLA coach Gary Cunningham quits citing a desire for a different lifestyle and more family time amid a 3-8 two year tenure. Chancellor Charles Young denies reports of undue pressure and notes ongoing school support as UCLA seeks a replacement after successes under Wooden and Bartow.
In winter Haven Florida the Red Sox defeated the Yankees 7-3 in a spring training clash. The scene drew strong crowd as Boston and New York, two rival franchises, renewed their most watched matchup despite early-season tuning. Yankee owner attended along with other club officials.
Yaztrzemski signs a two year extension through 1981, boosting pay and ensuring he finishes his career with Boston. The 39 year old slugger, aiming for 3000 hits and 400 homers, says he never intended to quit and plans to stay in Boston after starting there in 1961.
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