1977 William Jones Memorial Cup Explained

Start Date:	M: ?–July 1977 W: ?
End Date:	July 1977
Teams:	M: 9 W: ?
Champions:	M: Athletes in Action - Eastern Unit W: Korean All-Stars
Runners-Up1:	M: Eastern Washington Eagles W: Cathay Life
Runners-Up2:	M: Flying Camel W: Christa Dream
Next:	1978

The 1977 William Jones Memorial Cup was the first edition of the William Jones Cup held in July 1977 in the span of two weeks.^{[1] [2]}

The games were held in a 10,000 capacity pavilion with poor lighting conditions. In the group stage, the 9 teams were divided into two groups with the top two teams from each group advancing to the next round.^[2]

The Eastern Unit of the United States–based Athletes in Action won the 1977 William Jones Cup. Eastern Washington Eagles and the Flying Camels ended up second and third respectively.^[2]

Participants

• Athletes in Action – Eastern Unit
  • Eastern Washington Eagles
• Flying Camel
  • • RSEA Engineering
• Yanmar Diesel
• Yue Long

Source

Notes and References

1. News: Eastern second in Taiwan hoop tourney. 9 March 2016. Ellensburg Daily Record. 26 July 1977.
2. News: Eastern Cagers Return Home. 9 March 2016. Spokane Daily Chronicle. 23 July 1977.