THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 1996             TAG: 9602200006
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A10  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   28 lines

ODU LIBRARY WON

The recent Old Dominion University basketball game against American University was not only a victory for the Monarch team but also was one for the Old Dominion University library.

Although The Virginian-Pilot did not note this distinction in the game, it was a special Baskets for Books night sponsored jointly by the Athletic Department and the Friends of the ODU Library. A percentage of the proceeds went to the library.

In addition, radio station WGH-AM contributed to the library proceeds by sponsoring a free-throw contest at halftime between announcer Tony Mercurio and President James Koch of Old Dominion. The event was a great example of the ODU athletic program working with the academic side of the university. All involved should be applauded

DOLLY HINTON, president

Friends of the Old Dominion University Library

Norfolk, Feb. 1, 1996 by CNB