Sonics fall to Rockets in final blow to home streak
Houston Rockets end Seattle's 29 game home winning streak with a 96 to 92 victory as Rudy Tomjanovich and Calvin Murphy lead the scoring. Moses Malone dominates rebounds and Tom Issalke notes Houston controlled tempo to claim the win.
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Osceola Tigers roll to third dual win over Friend
Osceola posted a 47 14 victory as five wrestlers pinned their opponents Dale Runquist Tracy Day Bill Day Greg Cliffords and Joe Graham led with pins Tim Bachenberg Corky Cliffords and Carl Mangelsen each won by decision Rick Johnson won by forfeit Heavyweight losses included Ray Johnson LeeRay Augustine and Duane Tonniges Osceola hosts Clarks and Fullerton in a double dual Tuesday and wrestles Stromsburg Thursday in the Goldenrod Conference.
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Stromsburg
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Saturday and Sunday Scores and Playoff Schedule
Major results list from college and pro games across multiple leagues. Includes scores for Saturday and Sunday games, NFC AFC playoff pairings with times, plus Nebraska high school basketball results across boys and girls divisions with numerous named teams and towns.
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Nebraska extends Osborne contract amid Kiffin speculation
Tom Osborne received a three year contract extension through December 31 1980 and a 4000 raise effective Jan 1 at Nebraska along with salary hikes for eight assistants and a recruiting coordinator. Monte Kiffin potential Oregon job cited as factor in coaching staff changes. Belmont Stakes note closes the item.
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Rich Brooks
UCLA
Raye Greene
Michigan State
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Danny Thompson Dies After Leukemia Battle
Danny Thompson, former Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers infielder, died at 29 from complications after spleen surgery while living with chronic granulocytic leukemia. Rangers manager Frank Lucchesi recalled Thompson’s open heart and his wish to play in the big leagues.
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Colorado coach Blair rouses fans with on-court antics
Colorado coach Bill Blair infuriates or inspires as he implores a sparse crowd to cheer and even climbs his chair to lead a standing ovation after Colorado’s 89-72 win over Jacksonville. He vows Buffalo fans will see top basketball if they attend.
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Aquinas Drops 6 Point Loss At Bergan
Aquinas Monarchs fall 51 45 to Fremont Bergan after shooting 20 of 76. Mark Moravec leads with 18 points while Tom Hilger adds 10 and Randy Meister tops Bergan with 14.
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Hordville crushes Monroe Mustangs 89 to 29 in league showdown
Hordville dominated Monroe in Crossroad Conference play winning 89 29. Bill Anderson scored 32 points while Kim Shoup added 12 and Ron Blase 10 as fullback rebounds surged 55 25 led by Shoup with 14. Rick Melcher had 11 for the Mustangs.
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