Boxer Lyle to plead innocent in trainer's death
Heavyweight boxer Ron Lyle will plead not guilty to first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Vernon M. Clark at Lyle’s home on New Year’s Eve. Attorney Walter Gerash signals a self defense defense. Lyle, ranked third by the WBC, was arrested in Golden, Colorado last Saturday.
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Huskies nail Rose Bowl win amid injuries and flare
A Washington University student named Stu Mulloy ripped his knee on glass but stayed to watch the Huskies beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl. He returned after stitches, while fans at Dante's Tavern in Seattle planned trips yet lacked tickets to Pasadena. A separate NC game fire incident left officials silent as Dan Yoder’s snowman costume ignited. Notre Dame tailback Vegas Ferguson scored three TDs and earned Cotton Bowl MVP.
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Cowboys and Broncos Head All-Pro Team Selections
Dallas and Denver lead with four first team picks each, joined by Oakland with four, while Miami and Pittsburgh place three apiece. Walter Payton tops votes as the Bears' only first-team selection.
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Basketball Scores From Local League Games
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Miller cites 2nd questionable call in AFC title
Denver coach Red Miller says there were two questionable calls in the AFC championship loss to the Raiders. He cited a fumble ruling on Rob Lytle and a Dolbin TD called back as key moments that altered the game and helped Oakland reach the Super Bowl.
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Defense star shines in hic game amid odd quotes
Hic, who made 17 tackles, was named the game's top defensive player. Dawkins, Philadelphia 76ers center and first bionic NBA center, said he was not pleased with his showing after electrodes helped soothe a bruised shoulder. Marvin Barnes claims referees target him, saying calls suppress his plays. Nevada Reno guard Stanley Murdaugh is expelled after a coach conflict over scholarship and a fight.
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Three men arrested in New Year’s Eve beating death
Three men have been arrested on murder and robbery charges in the New Year’s Eve death of Milt Ellis, a retired executive sports editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Anonymous Italian soccer player wins big via poll guesses
An unnamed Italian soccer player reportedly won 1.185 billion lire by correctly predicting all 13 results in the national polls held in Milan last week. The audience heard a remarkable tale of fortune tied to the soccer betting event.
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College Scores Roundup From EAST to WEST
A condensed update shows multiple college games with outcomes across regions. Notable results include East clashes where St Peters fell to St Bonaventure 93 85 and Alabama defeated Mississippi 65 62. Midwest sees Augustana 78 over Mankato State 70. Southwest lists Texas El Paso 51 beating Louisiana Tech 45. Far West shows Oregon 76 over Vermont 57 and Utah 91 over Fairleigh Dickinson 66. Tournament action includes Hall of Fame Classic first round Malone 92 over Walsh 83 and Milliken 69 over West Virginia Tech 59.
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College football bowls and results secured
A year end listing of bowls and matchups with final scores across the holiday season. Notable games include Florida State defeating Texas Tech in the Tangerine Bowl and Penn State edging Arizona State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Top 20 Fared in Postseason Bowl Play By AP Poll
AP Top 20 postseason results show Texas and Notre Dame meeting in the Cotton Bowl rematch as No 1 Texas falls to Notre Dame 38 10 while No 6 Arkansas defeats Oklahoma 31 6 in the Orange Bowl. Alabama and Washington also claim wins in Sugar and Rose Bowls respectively.
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1977 All Pro Team First and Second Units Named
The Associated Press announces the 1977 All Pro Team with First Team offense featuring Pearson Moore Casper Shell Dierdorf DeLamielleure Upshaw Langer Griese Payton Harris etc. Defenders include Martin Alzado Elam Greene Ham Jackson Gradishar Harris Lawrence Wehrli. Specialists list Guy Herrera Johnson James Mann. Second Team lists Swann Burrough Odoms Kunz Yary Hannah Little Banks Jones Mitchell Youngblood Humphrey Carter Kelcher Brazile Robertson Bergey Blackwood Waters Jackson Haynes James Mann Upchurch Mann.
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NHL and college coaching changes noted in brief
The Rangers recalled Bednorski and Sachoruk from New Haven while the Blues called up Bourbonnais from Salt Lake City and the Capitals summoned Bragnalo and Lemieux from Hershey with Patey sent to Hershey. Cahoon and Slocum resignations noted at college level.
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Espados Stops Furesawa To Defend WBA Flyweight Title
Gary Espados of Mexico defeated Japan's Kimio Furesawa by 7 to 0 to retain the World Boxing Association flyweight title in Tokyo.
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Wildcats Reign Top AP Top Twenty Basketball Poll
Kentucky remains No 1 in the weekly AP basketball poll after an 8 0 start and a 73 68 win over Notre Dame earning all 32 first place votes. North Carolina holds second with 10 1 and 549 points, Arkansas 10 0 third, Marquette fourth, Notre Dame fifth. Michigan State and Georgetown join the Top Twenty replacing Florida State and Detroit.
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Prep Basketball Monticello Girls Tourney
Delwood defeated Maquoketa Valley 67 to 48 and Center Point beat Monticello 65 to 57 in prep girls basketball tourney play at Monticello.
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