Fine Print Sports results from Far West Classic
In Portland Oregon first round games saw Oregon State beat Idaho 100 59 Brigham Young defeated Penn State 58 50 while Louisiana Tech edged Oklahoma City 79 72. Other matchups listed include Pittsburgh at Atlanta Chicago at Washington Philadelphia at Winnipeg and Edmonton at Vancouver.
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Nuggets official hails McGinnis suspension reduction
Denver Nuggets president Carl Scheer says the NBA cut George McGinnis suspension from 10 days to six days. McGinnis will miss three games including Wednesday vs. Golden State after colliding with referee Jess Kersey in Seattle on December 16.
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Southern IndyCar schedule includes Dixie races
UPI reports the U S Auto Club plans two southern races in its 1980 season in Alabama and North Carolina along with the Indianapolis 500 and a Pocono 500 mile event. The slate runs April 26 to September 28 and emphasizes southern venues while keeping the Indianapolis 500 as the flagship.
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Vilas Protected by Police Through Australian Open Crowd
Argentina star Guillermo Vilas required police guards at Kooyong as about 1000 fans, mostly girls, mobbed him during the second round. He beat Australian Alvin Gardiner 6-4 6-2 6-4 to advance.
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UNM President Davis gains support after athletic scandal
University of New Mexico leader William E. Davis appears to have weathered a clash over a campus athletic scandal. The athletics council, after hours of questioning, was to back Davis at a news conference and outline grade transfer and enrollment procedures for athletes.
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Brooks' Olympic Team Beats Soviets 5 1
United States coach Herb Brooks praised progress but warned against overconfidence after a 5 1 victory over Gorky Torpedo. He urged focus for Lake Placid and cautioned about domestic competition fatigue.
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Swen Nater Named NBA Player of the Week
San Diego Clippers center Swen Nater won NBA Player of the Week after a 35 point 22 rebound performance against Utah last Sunday. The honor highlights Nater as a standout in the league this week.
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