Watson wins San Diego Open for second straight title
Tom Watson captured the Andy Williams San Diego Open with a closing 69 to finish 19 under par at 269, a new tournament record. He earned 36 thousand dollars, boosted his 1977 earnings to 86,700 and career total to 615,009, with 29,000 in Sunday attendance and Honolulu next on his schedule as he aims for a third straight win. Watson led Bob Shearer by two, then five over Larry Nelson and John Schroeder, as the field preparing for Hawaii’s Open. Schroeder and Nelson tied for second at 274, while McGee and Shearer shared fourth at 275. Palmer did not make the cut, leaving Watson as the dominant challenger heading east to Hawaii.
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Hall of Fame vets to be considered for election today
Ernie Lombardi Amos Rusie Slugger Hack Wilson and Al Lopez head a veteran Hall of Fame committee list for potential election. Lombardi and Rusie bring historic batting and pitching records while Wilson and Lopez are noted for power and managerial success. The 11 member panel will select two players and one other notable from executives and managers.
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Judging Skaters Tough Says U S Judge Ferguson
Hartford veteran Claire Ferguson outlines the tough job of judging at the U S Figure Skating Championships in Hartford with tension and scrutiny from peers and audiences. She notes the best three skaters advance to world events in Tokyo and explains the trainee judges’ scoring methods and budget constraints.
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Fidrych named player of year
Detroit rookie Mark The Bird Fidrych was named MLB player of the year by the New York BBWA chapter. He won 19 games, led in ERA at 2.34, and received the Sid Mercer Award for his pitching and charm. He spoke at a 1,400‑person gala alongside Banks, Bench, Morgan, and Sparky Anderson.
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NBC, ABC in talks over 1980 Olympics TV rights in Moscow
NBC says it has reached a deal with the Soviet Olympic Committee on TV rights for the 1980 Games and a second services agreement, while ABC's Roone Arledge resumes talks as the Soviets deny awarding rights. IOC approval pending. CBS cites $82 million plus equipment as asking price.
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UCLA Bruins Top Tennessee 103-89 In TV–Big Win
UCLA star Roy Hamilton scored a career high 30 points to lead ninth ranked UCLA past sixth ranked Tennessee 103-89 as Marques Johnson added 24 and David Greenwood 22. Tennessee’s Bernard King led with 31, Ernie Grunfeld 23. UCLA improved to 17-2 while Roy Hamilton emerged from bench, proving pivotal in the fourth straight road win.
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