6 Monday, March 26, 1979 University Daily Kansan 'Magic Man' duels 'Bird Man'in super square off SALT LAKE CITY (AP) —"How do I feel about the match-up with Maggie Johnson?" Indiana State's Larry Bird repeated a question. "I don't look at it as a match-up." "I am a scorer. He is a passer. We are two guard. He can't guard me. We are two guard." The lowering Bird, who spearheads the unbeaten, top-tanked Sycamores, spoke to the reporters at the marquee atmosphere surrounding the Indiana State-Michigan state battle tonight. In spite of attempts at cold analysis, the NCAA final actually boils down to a dramatic, super-charged duel between two of the season's leading personalities. It's the "Bird Man" against the "Magic Man." BIRD IS CORRECT when he says he and different different different background different different different background sharp contrasts in style—both on the floor and off. Larry Bird is a 6-9% giant from a small, rural Indiana community. Flick-Lack is a 7-8% giant from a small, rural Indiana community. Bird, a 22-year-old senior, has been called one of the most complete players of the generation. He has spent many of his post-tenure career on the team, and obtained Player of the Year, feeding with the press and fielding questions about how many millions of dollars he will demand to turn professional. He is the first round draft pick of the Boston Celtics of the season. EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON is a stringbeam, ball-handling wizard from a city in the Midwest. Much. He is a sophomore, 6-4 and 207 pounds, who is mature for his 19 years and already a polished player. There are reports he may have been shot while playing. Pros after this term. The pros are drooling. It's true that Bird and Johnson will not guard each other but they are sure to cross paths often. They are the men 15,500 payee and a nationwide TV audience will be JOHNSON is like a phantom. He moves with such speed and grace and maneuvers the ball with such sleight-of-hand artistry it is hard for the human eye to follow him. Bird is inclined to dominate a basketball floor. He is an intimidating figure as he uses all of the hardwood skills—shooting, passing, rebounding, stealing—with the subtitle of a berserk tank. Human bodies bounce off his massive frame. Many regard him as the faster passer in the game. Like Bird, he appears to have eyes in the back of his head. He can spot a moving teammate and hit his target through the slightest opening. He is a fencer with radar in his blade. If Bird subdues his opponents with a mixture of versatility and brute strength, Johnson lulls them to sleep with his mesmerizing finesse. "Some people like to shoot. I get my nnnn" "of marking a good pass and watching a game." YET HE REFUSES to concede that he lacks shooting ability. "If I'm straight up, looking at the basket, Michigan State favored in NCAA SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Larry Bird & Co., also known as top-ranked, unbeaten Indiana State, do battle with "Magic Man" Evin Johnson and his supporting cast from Michigan State tonight for collegiate basketball supremacy, a dream showdown pitting what may be the two best teams and the two greatest players in the game. Calendar of Events Heaton, who habitually materializes at the crucial moment to save the day, then Against DePaul, Bird hit 16 of 19 field goals, poring in 35 points. He grabbed 16 of those shots. Michigan State is armed also with a superstar in forward Greg Kelsner, a master of the dunk with a dependable long-range shot that came 28 against the outmanned Penn Quakers. THE SPARTANS, 25-6 and Big Ten champions, breezed into the finals, routing Notre Dame in the Mideast Regional and Penn in the semifinals Saturday, 101-67. Listings subject to change - call us for information Against Penn, Johnson was 9 of 10 from the floor and 11 of 12 from the line for 29 points. He hauled in 10 rebounds and distributed 10 assists. Johnson are the two greatest passers in college basketball. The Magic Man, an effervescent personality in contrast to the intense, emotional personality of others. The nationally televised NCAA championship will tip off at 8:15 p.m. Lawrence University's football team, the University of Utah campus, preceded by the third-place game between DePaul and Purdue. "if definitely think he is," Johnson said when asked who is the best player in the game. "I'm a fan of Larry Bird. But Mon-da night I can't get cann't watching." Calendar of Events Heathcatte the Spartans would use the "matchup zone defense" that carried them all year. The Sycamores are expected to concentrate on their man-to-man defense. New Grass Revival/Norman Blake KEGGER NITE w/pat's Blue Riddim Band "We hope we can keep Bird on the outside, but they're not a one-man team," said Heatcoat. "If you concentrate all your efforts in one spot, you're going to go in for dunks and layups." Indiana State, the only team in NCAA Indiana to post a second record, is the underdog. The Cincinnati Reds tossing in points from all over the court, have squeaked past their last two opponents. Sat. March 24 Chris Fritz & K.Y. 102 present Gran Max & Wakefield 3-27-28 "1100" Grand Prize Pool Tournament! W-1th. March 28-29 *100*Grand Prize Backgammon Tournament! Wed. March 29 W-3th. March 29 There is no question that Bird and They edged by Arkansas and DePaul on last-second shots by unheralded Bob MONDAY GLADNESS! or Why Be Mad When You Can Be Glad? 2 FREE LARGE COKES with any 12" 1 topping pizza for only $3.25 UNIVERSITY FLORAL THE DUTCH BARN SOUTH ON IOWA AT 2103 WEST 28th ST. TERRACE "CITY WIDE DELIVERY TWICE DAILY" Bird is dour and introverted, defensive about press criticism and inclined to be arrogant in interviews when forced into confrontation. It works with the print press during the past season. The two superstars are striking contrasts in personality. "it is going in," he insists. I can shoot when I want to." When asked whether Indiana state needed to win the NCAA in order to have a successful season, he snapped, "Hell, it doesn't matter. We win or lose, I'm going to get my money." Inch Color Prints Are Now Standard Size From 35mm 4x6 The Royals play the Pittsburgh Pirates today in the first game of a two-game series. The Royals have eight more exhibition games than the Blue Jackets, but April 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays. From Kansan Wire Reports Mike Proly, who gave up two runs in the first and a fourth-inning home run to Jamie Quirk, pitched six innings to earn the victory for Chicago. GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH INTRAMURALS Chicago's Eric Soderholm and Junior Moore each hit a home run in the sixth inning. Kodacolor Film. Johnson, on the other hand, has carried his floor magic to his relationship with fans and the press. He is a charmer—everybody loves him. Information Available in Rm. 208 Robinson Center Recreational Services THE DEADLINE for entering the Intramural Track Meet is on Thursday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m. He can't wait to get to the interview room where his high good humor overflows. Leonard, who had surrendered only two runs in three spring starts, took the loss. Garri boosted his spring batting average to 419. ★ New Exclusive Product ★ - 30% Greater Picture Area Attention 35mm Photographers And he lights up the room with his magic smile. Aided by a strong wind, the White Sox hitting aid was led by Ralph Garr, who had a single and a pair of triples, driving in two runs against Royals ace Dennis Leonard. 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