Watson shoots 66 to lead Los Angeles Open by two
Tom Watson fired a five under par 66 for a two stroke halfway lead at Riviera. His front nine 29 set a course record, breaking a 35 year-old mark. Don January trails while Sam Snead, age 63, remains near the top amid a crowded field.
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Ali retains title in KO over Coopman
Muhammad Ali, 34, weighed 226 pounds and dominated Jean Pierre Coopman of Belgium to win by knockout with 14 seconds left in the fifth round. Ali praised Coopman as tough, hinted at future shots for Foreman and Norton, and dismissed the bout as an expensive public sparring match.
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Yankees Sign Davis To Bolster Right Handed Hitters
New York Yankees signed veteran slugger Tommy Davis on Friday to boost right handed power and sold reserve catcher Ed Herrmann to the California Angels. Davis, who turns 38 next month, was cut loose by the Baltimore Orioles after three seasons as their designated hitter. A two time NL batting champion with the Dodgers in 1962-63, Davis has a .295 career average and hit .283 last season with six homers and 57 RBIs.
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Mt Anthony Jr High girls win four in a row to go 7 0
Mt Anthony Junior High girls basketball ran their record to 7-0 under coach Judy Needham with four straight victories. They beat Adams 34 15 with Chris Dana and Karen Riley scoring six and five, then topped Arlington 28 8 with Ginney Haynes Barb Carroll and Riley at four points each. They beat Adams 25 22 as Miss Riley led with eight, and closed 17 13 over Wilmington with Lori Burke and Miss Carroll contributing.
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Little League Meeting in Bennington to Discuss 1976 Plans
A public meeting for Bennington Little League will be held tomorrow at First Vermont Bank and Trust beginning at 7 p.m. Directors will be elected and plans for the 1976 season discussed. Anyone interested in coaching or participating is invited as more than 240 children played last summer and officials seek more parent involvement.
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The Chief Bucyk Plays On In Bruins Tale Of Silence
John Bucyk, 40, bears NHL scars yet remains a pivotal Bruins veteran. His 1285 career points trail Gordie Howe by a margin, while teammates praise his leadership and quiet impact. Bucyk eyes each season as long as legs hold and contract talks follow.
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NFL drafts to be held soon after court ruling
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle said expansion and college drafts would proceed as soon as possible with dates to be announced. The expansion draft was to be Jan 23 and the college draft Feb 3 before a suit by Tampa Bay and Seattle was resolved. A U.S. judge dismissed the suit after Ed Garvey of the players association pledged not to challenge the expansion draft.
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Molly Stark Ends Season With 49 46 Victory
The Molly Stark Elementary basketball team finished 7-1 after beating Shaftsbury 49-46. Shaftsbury led 20-4 early, Molly Stark surged to 41-26, then held on as Shaftsbury faded. Ash Campbell scored 20 points, with Mark Evans and Rick Hoag adding 10 each. Their only defeat was Friday the 13th to Bennington Elementary.
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