Tarkenton bypasses Pro Bowl after Super Bowl loss
AP story notes Fran Tarkenton, Vikings quarterback, declined Pro Bowl participation citing a knee injury while seen golfing and joking with Bob Hope. The piece contrasts his passing prowess with lack of leadership in Super Bowl Raiders loss and urges his comeback with visible resolve.
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Capitals Survive Blues Rally For 6 3 Victory
In a Sunday NHL clash in Buffalo, Washington Capitalized late scoring four goals in final 3:18 to defeat St. Louis 6 3. Barons beat Sabres for first win in Buffalo since 1973.
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Borg Beats Connors in Boca Raton Show of Form
Bjorn Borg defeats Jimmy Connors 6-4 5-7 6-3 in the Grand Slam final at Boca Raton to claim $100,000. Borg moves closer to world No. 1 after snapping seven straight losses to Connors, with strong belief he can triumph. Brian Gottfried also wins the $20,000 Baltimore International first prize.
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Emotional Watson Shows Joy at Pebble Beach
Tom Watson bursts with emotion after a dramatic turn at Pebble Beach California. The young star smiles and shouts with joy, his freckles and red hair drawing fan attention as crowds crowd his hotel dining table, despite the intense golf pressure.
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Jacklin Wins Crosby Pro Am as Pebble Beach Shines
Tony Jacklin of England overcame a closing bogey to finish one under par 71 and claim the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am with a 14 under total of 273 at Pebble Beach. Tom Watson battled to within one stroke late before Jacklin pulled away with solid final rounds. Elder and Rogers chased through a crowded leaderboard as Nicklaus faded with a final 281.
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Phelps Battles UCLA Split Rematch Stirs Notre Dame Rivalry
Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps watched UCLA rally to a 70-65 win in South Bend as UCLA earned a split in the home and home series. Marques Johnson led UCLA with 23 points while Jim Spillane and Roy Hamilton closed the game for Notre Dame.
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Erving Not Impressed by Celtics After Win
Julius Erving dismissed the Celtics dominance after Philadelphia beat Boston 91 83 in Boston on Sunday holding 19 points as the 76ers extended their streak to seven wins. Jo Jo White and Fred Saunders led the Celts with 18 each as Boston fell short in a home and home weekend series. The NBA slate saw George Gervin drop 41 for San Antonio and Kareem Abdul Jabbar add 25 for the Lakers as teams around the league posted wins.
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