Goolagong Tops Evert For Australian Open Title
Evonne Goolagong of Australia defeated Chris Evert in a 7-6 4-6 6-0 Australian Open final to claim the women’s singles crown at Kooyong. The victory, her first Australian final win in four attempts, came after a tense 97-minute match with a dramatic finish. Jimmy Connors then won the men’s singles title over Phil Dent, 7-6 6-4 4-6 6-3, in a match that amplified the day’s dramatic finale.
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Tarkenton Worries Shula By Bruce Lowitt
Miami coach Don Shula deflects comparisons to the Packers dynasty as he eyes a Super Bowl VII clash with Minnesota. He praises Bud Grant, notes Fran Tarkenton's late-game impact, and discusses containment strategies for the Vikings' scrambling QB.
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Bowling Ghightlights at Lancer May City and Jubilee lanes
A New Year bowling roundup highlights Dale Kisner’s 646 and Susie Petersen’s 556 from Lancer and May City lanes. The Bantams and several leagues report high scores including 210s, 245s, and 235 by multiple bowlers, with Darlene Goetsch and Judy Schoff posting notable 200s and 500s.
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College Basketball Scores From Associated Press
Georgia defeats Vermont 88 to 55 while Memphis State beats Murray State 67 to 65. LSU New Orleans topped Chicago State 130 to 109. Illinois State 108 over Missouri Western 69. Texas Tech 75 over Utah State 65. Mercer 73 over Delaware 6 to 73. Montana 101 defeated Macalester 54.
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Yanks to Use Shea For Next Two Seasons
New York Mayor John Lindsay signed a consent agreement allowing the New York Yankees to play their next two seasons at Shea Stadium while Yankee Stadium is refurbished.
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Celtics Beat 76ers 106 97 in Second Half Rally
Celtics improve to 29 6 atop NBA with seventh straight win over the 76ers. Dave Cowens 23 points 24 rebounds leads Boston while John Havlicek 22 and Don Nelson 18 shine. Philadelphia’s Tom Van Arsdale 27 and Fred Carter 17 lead scoring.
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U S skiers shine in Lake Placid Masters Jump finish
U S skiers Terry Kern 19 Duluth Minn Chris McNeill 19 Steamboat Springs Colo and Tom Dargay 20 Minneapolis finished first to third in the Masters Invitational Ski Jump at Lake Placid N Y Kern led with jumps of 221 2 and 233 feet totaling 222 5 points McNeill posted 2042 and 217 feet for 200 5 points while Dargay achieved 203 and 208 feet for 194 2 points Paul Martin Oshawa Ont was fourth and Pat Morris Ottawa fifth in the field
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Sabres Edge Red Wings 6-5 To Narrow Playoff Gap
Buffalo rallied to beat Detroit 6-5 in Detroit, Jim Lorentz scoring three goals and Rick Dudley the decisive winner after Paul Terbenche tied 5-5. Dryden made key saves as Buffalo shortened the gap on Toronto and widened margin over Detroit. Detroit’s Bill McKenzie endured a rough night as Detroit injuries and rough play marked the contest.
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Astros Outfielder Cesar Cedeno Free On Bond
Cesar Cedeno, 22, Houston Astros star outfielder, was released on a $10,000 bond after Judge Socrates Diaz Curiel ruled he was not criminally involved in the December motel room shooting of Altagracia de la Cruz. Bail followed a charge change from voluntary to involuntary murder.
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Victor Mora Wins Cap Silvestre for Second Straight Year
Victor Mora of Colombia won the 49th Cap Silvestre international distance race in Sao Paulo, surviving a field of nearly 200 runners in the 8,900-meter New Year’s Eve event. Mora sprinted to an early lead and never trailed as he claimed victory for the second consecutive year.
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