Shearer and Hinkle share San Diego Open lead
Australian Bob Shearer and local Lon Hinkle each carded 66 and 67 to tie Tom Watson for the 36 hole lead at the Andy Williams San Diego Open. Watson posted a 67 to stand 11 under par at 133 with Shearer and Hinkle.
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Bob Shearer
Lon Hinkle
Tom Watson
Watson
Torrey Pines
Bill Rogers
Larry Ziegler
Rod Funseth
Bill Kratzert
Rod Curl
Tom Kite
Bobby Cole
J.C. Snead
Ray Floyd
Tucson
Crosby
Fernandez Eyes Upset of Duran in Miami Beach Title Fight
Vilomar Fernandez, a 23 year old Bronx cab driver, challenges lightweight champion Roberto Duran in a CBS televised title bout at Fontainebleau Hotel on Saturday. Fernandez, ranked fourth by Ring Magazine, is known for speed and counterpunching while Duran seeks his 55th win in 56 fights and a ninth defense.
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UPI
Vilomar Fernandez
Roberto Duran
Ring Magazine
The
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CBS
Fontainebleau
Fernandez
Duran
Dominican Republic
New York
World Boxing Association
Muhammad Ali Day Proclaimed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis has proclaimed Saturday as Muhammad Ali Day to honor the world champion boxer's decision to fight in an exhibition. Proceeds will benefit the Elma Lewis School for Performing Arts in Boston.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Muhammad Ali
Elma Lewis School For Performing Arts
Horseshoe Club plans 77 events in Bennington
The Bennington Horseshoe Club met on January 16 to map the 1977 calendar including the Bennington Invitational on May 15 and the Southern Vermont Tournament on July 24. Members were briefed on court preparations and the need for volunteers as snow melts. Attendees included Leo Farrington, Fred Butler, Glenn O'Dell, Rolland O'Dell, Francis Carriere, Henry Cooper, and Billy Krawczyk.
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Bennington
Southern Vermont
Leo Farrington
Fred Butler
Glenn O’dell
Rolland O’dell
Francis Carriere
Henry Cooper
Billy Krawczyk
Toots Shor and the gone golden days of sport
The reminiscence recalls Toots Shor as a hub during sport’s golden era. The narrator, Rory Shor’s friend, contrasts past grit with today’s TV driven, money soaked game culture. He laments lost boyhood, the Giants and Yankees shifting venues, and the loss of authenticity in modern pro sports.
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Rory
Hemingway
Frank Gifford
New York
Gross
Polo Grounds
Crosby Field
Dodgers
Giants
Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Empire State Building
Mickey Mantle
Tony Kubek
Hank Bauer
New Jersey
Scott Willing to Play Any Position for Red Sox
George Scott vows to catch pitch or serve as designated hitter as needed after rejoining Boston from Milwaukee. He praises the club's talent, aims to return to his top form, and predicts a strong season while lauding Boston's atmosphere and potential to contend with the Yankees.
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Boston
UPI
George Scott
Scott
Red Sox
Milwaukee Brewers
Bernie Carbo
Cecil Cooper
Boston Baseball Writers
Carl Yastrzemski
Jim Rice
Don
Zimmer
Rice
Yastrzemski
Yankees
Milwaukee
Bennington Bowling League High Scores and Leaders
In the Bennington Bowling Garage League high marks are led by Don Gabrus with a 221 high single and 597 high triple in the A division. Frank Churchill adds 219 and 567, Herman Bishop 556. B division sees Gerry Stowell 213 singles and 601 triples with Bob Johnson 212 and 601. Women’s triples top Irene OGrady 448 and Rita Moses 447. men’s triples lead Vincent Chapman 456 with John Button 437.
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Phil Barbeau
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Bob Johnson
Lyman Hanson
Irene O’grady
Rita Moses
Belle Prebble
Vincent Chapman
John Button
Fred Pinsonneault
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Pharmacy Five
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Perrine Pelen wins second straight World Cup slalom
In Saint Gervais France Perrine Pelen 16 skied to her second straight women's slalom victory as Patricia Emonet took second and Monika Kaserer third. Pelen moved up to seventh in the standings with 79 points while Lise-Marie Morerod led with 193.
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France
UPI
Perrine Pelen
Patricia Emonet
Pelen
West Germany
Pamela Behr
Emonet
Austria
Monika Kaserer
Lise-Marie Morerod
Switzerland
Lise-Marie
Crans-Montana
Morerod
Annemarie Moser-Proell
Brigitte Totschnig- Habersatter
Pownal Green Mountain Race Track Cancels 12 Race Slate
The POWNAL Green Mountain Race Track canceled their 12 race slate last night and will run the greyhounds tonight weather permitting.
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Pownal
Green Mountain
New England ski conditions report mid Friday update
The New England Ski Areas Council reports varied conditions across venues. Notable notes include packed powder and fresh snowfall at several Vermont and New Hampshire mountains with many runs listed as operable or weekend openings.
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Woodstock
UPI
New England
New England Ski Areas Council
Phillies keep McCarver sign amid broadcaster rumors
Philadelphia catcher Tim McCarver, 39, signed a one year Phillies contract ending talk of joining the Toronto Bluejays as a broadcaster. GM Paul Owens praised his character and said McCarver will stay with the club upon retirement. Owens also announced Ron Reed signed a three year deal and Terry Harmon a two year pact as 13 players have signed 1977 contracts.
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UPI
Tim McCarver
Phillies
Toronto Bluejays
Paul Owens
McCarver
Timmy
Phils
Owens
Bluejays
Steve Carlton
Ron Reed
Terry Harmon
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