Lendl overtakes Gerulaitis for Volvo Masters title
Ivan Lendl rallied from two sets to love down to defeat Vitas Gerulaitis 6-7 2-6 7-6 6-2 6-4 in the Masters Championship final. The win, his 36th straight, earned $100,000 and boosted his season total to $430,000 as he pursues John McEnroe for world No. 1. Gerulaitis collected $50,000 in prize money.
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Fiori Wins Hope Desert Classic Title In Playoff
Ed Fiori edged Tom Kite in a playoff for the Bob Hope Desert Classic title at Indian Wells after Kite missed a four foot putt. Fiori buried a 35 foot birdie on the second playoff hole to claim his third tour victory and move to No. 1 on the 1982 money list with $54,500. Rex Caldwell’s missed short putt set up the dramatic finish as Kite led late with a 10 foot birdie on the 16th before Fiori prevailed.
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West All-Stars Triumph in Japan Bowl Teaser
In Yokohama, West U S college stars beat the East 28 17 in the Japan Bowl. Sam King of UNLV led with a rushing TD and a passing TD on 26 of 41 for 310 yards. Harvey Armstrong earned top defensive honors with four sacks.
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Wichita State Faces NCAA Probes and Infractions U Label
The piece chronicles Wichita State University's long pattern of NCAA sanctions dating to 1963, labeling the program Infractions U. It cites Gene Smithson and former coaches, details investigations led by David Berst and Mike DeArmond, and notes penalties, loans, gear, and alleged off campus conduct as part of a broader critique of college athletics enforcement.
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Oilers Tie Wings In Record-Setting NHL Crowd
Mark Messier scores his second goal with 5:54 left in the third to lift Edmonton into a 4-4 tie with Detroit before a record 20,628 at Joe Louis Arena. Wayne Gretzky adds two assists to push his season total to 126 points on 57 goals and 69 assists.
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Berbick Eyes March Fight With Weaver in Zimbabwe
Halifax AP Trevor Berbick the Canadian and Commonwealth heavyweight champion says a March bout with Mike Weaver in Zimbabwe is near. He has been negotiating with a Las Vegas promoter to stage the World Boxing Association title clash without Don King.
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Fingers Faces Record Cold Welcome In Milwaukee
Milwaukee reliever Rollie Fingers, 1981 Brewers MVP, arrived after a Hawaii vacation to a -26 degree Milwaukee night. He helped celebrate at the 29th Diamond Dinner while his wife Dannielle joined a shopping spree amid the chilly reception.
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