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Portland HOUSTON (AP) Portland coach Jack Ramsay says better defense and sotae big offensive plays were the key to the Ttfll Dialers' vltitdry over Houston. Rockets coach Del Harris, and player Robert Reid cite something "We Have opened up our offense in the last few games. But what has happened is we have got a little careless at times on defense;" Harris said. "What happened tonight was we got a little careless," Reid said Thursday night after scoring 14 points and collecting 9 issitfts as his team lost ill- 100. "If we missed a shot, were crashing the boards and there were a number of long rebounds which Portland took and converted into layups.

For some reason, we had a lot of two-on-one and three- on-two fast breaks (against us)," he added. Ramsay said: "We played better defense against Houston tonight than we did last week. We hfid some big offensive plays tonight. Our execution Was gdodi We had some high percentage shots and we made them." Mychal Thompson, Jim" Paxson and Kelvin Ransey scored 22 points each as the Trail Blazers their National Basketball Association record to 20-15. Ramsay noted the performance of NEWS-HBftALD, Jfl ALL SMILES San Francisco Forty Miners; quarterback Joe Montana, left, poses with head coach Bill Walsh.

They have a reason to smile: Montana led San Francisco past the: Dallas Cowboys in the NFC title game and will lead his team in the Super Bowl against the Cincinatti Bengals in Pontiac, on 24. (AP Laserphoto) Kite challenges rookie for Hope golf lead PALM Calif. (AP) An obscure Japanese rookie had the lead but golf's biggest money-winner last year, Tom Kite, was in a threatening position after two rounds of the five-day Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic. And Kite, who last season had one of the most consistent records in the game, had but one thought in mind winning more VI want to: improve this season," Kite said. "But even if I don't, if I play just like I did last nr I ought just' fait into more victories than I had.

'my goal, one of goals, this year. Win and win i( topped the 1981 'moneyTjiyinning list andv toofcrrthe Vardon Trophy for the low stroke average on the tour, was in the top 10 finishers in 21 of 25 starts and finished the season with a string of 18 consecutive events in which he placed eighth or better. But he Avon only one individual title. He's in position again. A 6-uhder-par 66 Thursday at tough Eldorado gave Kite a 134 total, 10 under par, and lifted him to within of the surprise leader, long-hitting Jet Ozaki.

younger brother of former Japanese star Jumbo Ozaki, used his vast distance off the tee to birdie all of the par-5 holes on the way to a 68 at Bermuda Dunes. Thai gave him sole Cdritrolofthe36-h61eieadatl32. Journeyman Caldwell, who shared the first-round lead with Ozaki, shot a 69, also at The format for this, the only 90- hole event on the tour, calls for the 128 pros to play one round on each of four desert courses, each day with a different, three-man amateur team. After four rounds the amateurs drop out and the field is cut to the low 70 scorers for the pro-only windup Sunday at Indian Wells. Most of the celebrity amateurs, including former President Gerald Ford and the host comedian, along with the 'top-name pros played Wednesday at Eldorado.

But Lee Trevirio was ainong the Missing. He suffered the recurrence' of chronic back trouble after an opening round of 69 arid told to former PGA champ Lanny Wadkins, Skeeter Heath and Cal Peete. Peete had a 65 at La Quint Wadkins 69 at Eldorado and Heath 67 at Indian Wells. of the American tour after completing the qualifying school last year, is one of the longer hitters on the circuit. had a great game for us," Ramtay said.

"He scored 14 points and hit ail six of hie shot! tte hai been struggling as of late, but he had a groat gBme Houston, wns led by Moses Ma lone with 29 points and 20 rebounds and Calvin Murphy with 17 points, "Elvln (Hayes) and Moses got 30 of our rebounds tonight and in the past two games Matenc has gotten 40 rebounds," Harris said. "We probably need a little help from some of the other guys on the boards." Portland's biggest lead came when it scored the last seven points of the game, capped by a Thomp- son'throw with 15 Seconds left to give the Trail Blazers their li-point margin. "We. held our own Thompson said. "Anytime you against Elvin and Moses it's going to be a tough game.

I felt like we did a good job against the two of Malone scored 16 points and snagged 11 rebounds in the first half, Which ended tied at 51. Hbuston's biggest lead was at 66-59 with 7:33 left in the third period. Meyers to sign with Patriots DALLAS (AP) Ron Meyer, a young and ambitious coach who said he would only leave Southern Methodist University for a chance to direct a National Football League team, was to tell his squad today he is going to the New England Patriots, a source close to the school's athletic department said. Meyer, 41, scheduled meetings with SMU officials and his players today to tell them he will replace fired Patriots Coach Ron Erhardt, the source said; "Yes, I have been offered the job with the New England Patriots," Meyer told The Dallas Morning News on Thursday. "The decision is up to me.

I'll make a decision within 24 A news conference was scheduled for 2:30 CST today at SMU, an athletic director's spokesman said. Paul Ridings Jr. said Meyer would meet with team members at 2 p.m. In Foxboro, Patriots spokesman Tom Hoffman said today, "We're confirming that we made him an offer and are awaiting his response." Meyer met with Patriots officials in New York Thursday, the source said. The Patriots previously were'turned'down Southern California Coach John Robinson and Penn State Coach Joe Paterno as replacements for Erhardt, who led the team to the worst record in the NFL, 2-14, in the just-concluded season.

the SMU coachihg staff told the I that Meyer met in 'NewYorkrwith'Patriots'Bresident Billy Sullivan, his son Chuck, the Pats' executive vice president, and General Manager Bucko Kilroy. Meyer was supposed to return to Texas immediately 'after the interview but made such an impression in the session that he was given the job, the newspaper said. Meyer checked into a New York hotel under an assumed name and met wth for several hours Thursday, details of a four-year contract for an the Sentinel Star said. Only two months ago Meyer said, would not leave SMU for another college but there is no, secret about my, ambition to conch Natiorial.FobtballLca'gue.", In just six years, Meyer brought the Mustangs from a 1 dismal3-8 record in 1976 to the Conference championship with a-lO-ji mafk'ul 1981 and to "highest Associated Press poll fv" But the 5th-ranked Mustangs coUld not play in the Cotton Bowl because they We're on probation. Meyer was 62-39-1 in nine seasons a coach, first at' Nevada-Las Vegas and then at SMU.

He coached UNtV intb.the 1974 playoffs. A Meyer scout for the Dallas Cowboys and Gil Brandt, the personnel directpr who hired Rpni.jMie'^r'f^n'since^tv, hired him. He is an extremely bright coach" and will do a very good job he, is h'ighly'j, 1 The source close to the SMU athletic ment said Meyer was expected to take a number" of his assistants with him to New'Englahd, Speculation 'for his replacement already focused on the Cowboys' innovative assistant Mackovic, year under 1 The Sentinel Star also said Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne would be considered for the SMU Job NBA By thi Boston Philadelphia New York Washington New Jersey Milwaukee Indiana'-'-- Chicago Detroit. ATiannc uivinvn 27 8 26 10 18 19 16 .19 15 21 Cantral DlvlHon :25, n. 19.

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Tampa Cincinnati 27, San Diego 7. National Conftrtnce San Francisco 28, Dallas 27 Suptr Bowl XVI Cincinnati vs. San-Francisco at Pontiac, Rodeo (AP) Here are the following'Thursday'S'events at the National: Western Rodeo: Bareback bronc riding (first go-round): 1,. Joe Alexander. Marysville, points'; 2.

Vonte Elms, Salado, Texas, 74 points; Odneal, Colorado Springs, 73 points: Steer wrestling go-round): Case'y Me Peak, Valentine, 4.3 seconds; 2. Doug; Janke, Kellfville, ,4,5 seconds; 3, Ted Reed, Saugus, 4.6 seconds. Steer wrestling (second go-round): Jones Bay, 2. Dennis Bonsall, Burweil, 4.6 seconds; 3. (lie) Oanny, Tprrlcellas, Sapulpa, Okla.cand Doug Hanover, Bryan, Texas, 4.7 seconds.

Steer wrestling (average): 1. Doug Janke, Kellyville, 9.4 Mike; Tomlinson, Oklahoma seconds; 3. Roy Duval, Checotah, 11.0 Call roping (first go-round): 1. Roger Davis, Elk City, 9.2 1. Mike Tomlinson, Oklahoma City, 9.3 seconds; 3.

Doug Johnson, Peyton, 9.4 Calf roping (second go-round): 1. Jlie) Raymond Hollabaugh, Stamford, Texas, and Kim Gripp, Midland, Texas, 8.5 John W. Jones Morro Bay, 8.6 seconds. roping (average): I. J.D.

Tadlock, Frisco, Texas, 19.3 seconds; 2, Hollabaugh, Stamford, Texas, 19.8 seconds; Mike Tomlinson, Oklahoma City, 20.4 seconds. Barrel racing (first go-round): I. Martha Wright, Stephenvllle, Texas, 15.6 seconds; Julie Doering, Athena, 16.0 seconds; 3. Sue Keklch, Belen, N.M., 16:2 seconds. Barrel racing (second go-round): 1.

Debbie Miller, Iowa, 15.7 seconds; 2. Stephenvllle, Texas, 15.8 seconds; Sue 1 -r. Barrel racing (average): I. Martha Wright, Srephenville, Texas, 31.5 seconds; 1. Julie Doering, Athena, 32.1 seconds; 3, Sue Keklch, Belen, N.M., 32.2 seconds.

Team roping (first go-rqund): I. Rick Marron, Hoiiister, -and Roman Figueroa, Sonoila, 6.0 seconds; 1. Matt Silyeira, Nipomo, and George Richards, Humboldt, 6.5 seconds; Dennis Moles, Oakdale, and John Miller, Chandler, seconds. Team roping (second go-round): I. Bret, Beach, Gilbert, and Clay O'Brien, Gilbert, 6.0 seconds; 2.

Jim Rodriguez, and John Pabooiian, Fowler, 4.2 seconds; 3. Fred Davis, Tomfistane, and Ron Graves, Dogglas, Aril, 6.6 second.s. Team roping I. pavls and Graves, 14.0 seconds; 2. Peeps Norell, Rifle, arid Shawn Madden, tusk.

seconds; 3. J.B. Whatley, Tarzan, Texas, and Gib Bell, Dryden, Texas. 17.6 seconds. Saddle bronc riding (firs.) go-round): 1.

Sterling Wines, Ruby Valley, 78 points; 2. Butch Small. Pubpis, Idaho, 73 points; 3, Hank Franzen, Sidney, 71 points. Bull riding (first go round): I Ken Wilcox, Greenbrier, 85 points; Rusty O'ppnnell, Big Spring, Texas, 75 points; 3 Parrel Hoss, Wild Horse, 74 points. Scores' Cross 67 CM' Washington 76, Rhode islano 71, OT ftpfsirat), Lafayette 55 Niagara 87.

Brockport SI. 71 Austin Peay 60 Bridsewater PiflMflWn James Madison H. Towson St. 48 40, 5 Mississipol 58 Murray St. io Wn rt Clincn VaM 'I Illinois St.

81, Indiana SI. 63 Indiana 81, Michigan 51 McNeese St. 83, 73 -Minnesota 61, Iowa 56 Northwestern 61, Wisconsin 55 OhioSt.51,|llinpis50,OT Purdue St. 47 71, Roosevelt 61 Wichita St. 69, Creighton 56 SOUTHWEST ington 75, Antonio 69 FAR WEST 1 Nevada-Las Vegas 68, Colorado St.

Mary's 62, Portland 60 San Diego St. 78, New Mexico 62, San Jose St. 56 Utah St. 49 UC-lrvine 50, F.ullerton St. 49 'UC-Santa Barbara 71, Long Beach SI, 59 Washington 75, Stanford 70 St.

57, California 55, OT Briefs By The Ajioclited Press GOLF PALM SPRINGS, Calil. (AP) Jet Ozaki, a- Japanese rookie on the American pro tour, put together 68 (or -a 132 folal and took sole possession of the second-round lead the Bob Hope Desert Ozaki held a 1-shot lead over-Rex Caldwell, who shot a second-round 69. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) South African Mark McNully shot his second straight 67 and took a two-stroke lead with a 6-. untier par 134 after. the second, round of 5105,000 Lexington PGA Championship.

Denis Watson' had a 71 and moved into a second-place lie with. David Feherlyol Ireland at 134. Feherty' fired a' second-round 70. -TENNIS NEW YORK (API Second-seeded John McEnroe defeated No. 3 Jimmy Connors 6 2, 75 in the second of the 5400,000 Volvo Masters tennis championships.

1 In other matches of the eight-man, round- robin lop-seeded Ivan Lqndl of Czechoslovakia -crushed Guillermo Vilas ol Argentina' Eliot Teltscher downed Roscoe Tanner 4-6, '6-4, and- Vitas Gerulaltls beat Argentina's Josa Luis Clerc CINCINNATI (API 1 Top-seeded Austin, No. 2 seed Sylvia Hanika of. West Germany and No. 3 seed Pam Shriver, all are out of the 5150,000 Avon Tennis Championships in Cincinnati, All were two on the court and one on the examination table. Austin was forced to withdraw after suf fering lower back' pains while warming up for her afternoon match, Hanika.

lost to 7.6, 6-4, and Shriver was beaten by Kalhy Rlnaloi 76, 6-4. No. 4 seed Bettina Bunge' became llw TUU player left in competition after reaching the semifinals by defeating Leslie Allen, 76. GRINPELWALD, Switzerland (AP) 'Canada's Gerry Sorensen bettered her own record lime in capping a sensational doubleheaaer downhill viciory on the toughest, longest course of the women's World Cup ski circuit. Sorensen scored her secono straight triumph in hours with a clocking: of '2 mingles, 14 hundredlns seconds, a new best time.

She edged West German Irene Epple. the new leader in the overall World Cup Standings, by four-lenins ol a secono. FOOTBALL CANTON. Ohio (APy Lynn Swann. the Pittsburgh Sleelers' big play receiver deeply involved in nis city's civic and charitable Of fin "as been named the 198 1 NF Man of the Year.

The Pro Football Hail ol Fame, which ad ministers the annual award lor sponsor Miller Hiqh Life Beer, announced Swann had Ofin selected over iwe other finalists qvarlerback Archie Manning of thjl. New Orleans Saints, wide-receiver Jerry BuHer of the Buffalo Bills, rynnmg back William An drews of the Atlanta Falcons ano quarterback Son Jaworski of the Phiiaoeipnia Eagles. Cluo and dorse racing's Hall ol Fame ana an outstanding polo player, died of a heart attack while playing polo. He was 72. Bostwick was the first steeplechase Irainer' lo have his charges earn over SI million in a year (1962).

As a sleeplechase Irainer, his horses were voted Jumper ol the Year on six occasions-Oedipus Neil '581 and Ancestor (1959). TUCSON, Ariz, University of Arizona track coach Willie Williams was lound fatally shol in'what police termed an apparent suicide. Williams, his season as track coach at Arizona, had been hamed to coach sprinters on-the 1084- U.S. Olympic learn. He was found with a single shol in his right temple lying in an equipment shed al the school's new track (acidly, said campus police Sgl.

Sam Ragland. "He was still clutching" a revolver special, Ragland said. BOCA RATON, Ra, (AP) Jules Bender, the leading scorer on Long Island University's basketball team that won 43 straight games in Ine 1930s, died ol cancer Wednesday al the age of 67. Transactions By The Associated Preu BASEBALL American League SEATTLE. MARINERS-Sent Gary Gray, lirst baseman, lo Salt Lake City ol Ihe Pacific Coast League.

FOOTBALL Natlml Football Ltigue NEW-- -YORK GIANTS-Announced the ol Jim Williams, strengthening rind conditioning coach. SAN DIEGO Robert Bolar, defensive Derrick Martin, cor- and Ron Jones and Tyrone Justin, defensive backs. HOCKEY National Hockey League QUEBEC NORDIOUES-Recalleo Lee Norwood, delenseman. from the Freoer.clon 6 xpress ol Ihe American Hockey League COLLEGE MARYLAND- Named. Bobby Rost to football coach.

ST.LOUIS-Announced the resignat Won Ekker, head basKetuall coach, 30. GENERAL lif. fAPl Eowarc Braflley 68. New Mexico 5J. RofidaSI.75,Stlo«i574 NAPA, Calif.

(Ted) McNully, a former quarterback for ih? New England Patriots and mo. ana Univer sily, was killed when his car ran off a rural road into a ditch ana struck a barbeo wire fence, the California Hignway Patrol iaio He was 30. McNully of Larkspur. CaM, was decapitated when his head broke through a car window ano was sliced me fence. Of Jonn Muff said.

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