Packer ranks Notre Dame crowd as top
CBS analyst Billy Packer recalls the University of San Francisco game at Notre Dame in 197 and the roaring crowd. He cites Digger Phelps as boosting the energy and notes Las Vegas and Duke crowds as powerful. He warns about distractions from overwhelming pregame atmosphere and mentions Louisville at Memphis State and a silent opening round ACC crowd.
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Walsh resigns as 49ers coach amid Seifert replacement talk
Pebble Beach California reports say Bill Walsh has resigned as San Francisco 49ers coach to take another role in the organization. Defensive coordinator George Seifert is poised to replace him as Walsh advised front office plans while DeBartolo meets with aides and Contingent reports name Jimmy Johnson as an alternative successor.
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Whitmore, Tech edge Clemson in tight ACC showdown
Redshirt freshman Davin Whitmore scored a career best 16, sparking Georgia Tech to a 75-74 victory over Clemson as Tom Hammonds led with 24 and Brian Oliver sealed it with two free throws with six seconds left. Clemson's Dale Davis cut the lead late, but Tech held on to improve to 12-5 and 2-1 in the ACC.
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Graf Routs Sabatini to Reach Australian Open Final
Steffi Graf overwhelmed Gabriela Sabatini 6-3 6-0 in 49 minutes to advance to the Australian Open final. Graf, 19, will face Helena Sukova, who defeated Belinda Cordwell 7-6 4-6 6-2 in the other semifinal. Sukova earned her third Grand Slam final. Graf seeks her fifth straight major title.
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Griffith Joyner Named Female Athlete Of Year
Griffith Joyner was chosen as the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 1988, noted for a dominant, record smashing season. The 29-year-old sprint star projected 1989 earnings near one million with endorsements and commercials, having transformed from a frequent runner-up to unprecedented World Record and Olympic success.
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Clemson USC Women's Teams Set For First Meeting Of Year
USC enters with 11-2 record and 16th ranking facing Clemson 9-7 at Carolina Coliseum in a 5 PM Thursday opener. The series leads 18-12 for Clemson, with both teams meeting again Saturday in Clemson.
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