Toyota ended eight straight defeats against Crispa by winning the final game of the 1977 PBA Second Conference eliminations that saw the absence of Francis Arnaiz and Bernie Fabiosa and the ejection of Atoy Co.
Toyota dumps Crispa; 7-Up wins
Bulletin Today
Published Wednesday Oct. 26, 1977
Toyota overpowered a crippled Crispa team last night, 132-120, in a no-bearing but prestige-laden game before a banner crowd at the Araneta Coliseum in the windup of the PBA Second Conference eliminations.
Playing with Coach Dante Silverio said was an “all-out offensive and enthusiastic game,” the Tamaraws, sparked by the dominating play of John Irving and Bruce “Sky” King, led practically all the way and had the game all sewed up after posting an unbeatable 24-point lead, 77-53, in the third quarter.
