Celtics switch Havlicek to forward with Saunders at guard
Celtics trail in core rotation as Charlie Scott sits with a broken arm. Coach Heinsohn moves 6-foot-7 Fred Saunders to guard and John Havlicek to forward to revive the running game. They host the Spurs, led by Gervin and Kenon, in a key midseason matchup as Boston seeks to climb toward first in the Atlantic.
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Michigan tops Purdue to take Big Ten lead
Michigan's high tempo offense overwhelmed Purdue 82-76 as reserve guard Dave Baxter closed strongly with 14 points, including the final eight to quell a Purdue rally. Phil Hubbard led the Wolverines with 19 points and Rickey Green added 22 before a back injury sidelined him late. Purdue, led by Walter Jordan, slipped to 4-1 in conference play.
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Dr J Honored as 1976 Athlete of Year
Julius Erving, star forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, was feted as Sport Magazine Performer of the Year for 1976 after leading the Nets to the ABA title and being sold to Philadelphia for about 3.5 million. He spoke of achieving dreams and doing God's work, while noting a new year and plans to elevate his play in upcoming games.
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Tennis romance buzz at Grand Slam of Tennis Boca Raton
At the Grand Slam of Tennis in Boca Raton the scene mixes love and sport as Bjorn Borg travels with his 19 year old Romanian fiancée while Jimmy Connors plays with partner Marjorie Wallace absent this week. Rumors swirl about pending Evert visit and renewed ties with Connors as fans watch Orantes open against Connors.
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Sanford to host Bonnie Prudden on fitness program
Women's fitness expert Bonnie Prudden, developer of early postnatal and diaper gym programs and a force behind Title IX awareness, speaks at Sanford Memorial Gymnasium Route 109 on February 2 at 8 p.m. Admission 2 adults and 1 student or senior. proceeds aid Sanford-Springvale College Club scholarship fund. Tickets from the gym or 324-8454.
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