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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
12
Tom Nissalke returned to Seattle as coach of the Houston Rockets and beat the Sonics 96 to 92, snapping Seattle's 29 game home winning streak. Moses Malone secured a crucial rebound as Houston controlled the tempo.
Tulsa's Golden Hurricane favored over shorthanded McNeese State in the Independence Bowl at State Fair Stadium Shreveport Louisiana with about 15000 expected fans despite $1.50 tickets. McNeese enters by winning the Southland title but 16 players are out including redshirts and dormitory disciplinaries. Coach Jack Doland says the team is alive and will represent the conference well.
Washington Redskins clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Cowboys. Quarterback Billy Kilmer faced arrest charges and a heated clash with reporters and coach George Allen fueled a public feud. The saga drew broad attention from local media and prompted editorials on sportsmanship and character.
AP report from Lexington details Kentucky’s decisive 90-63 win over Kansas at Rupp Arena. Ted Owens praised Kentucky as one of the nation's best while Joe Hall lauded Kansas’ potential. the game featured a ceremonial ball presentation to coach Adolph Rupp.
Manuel Pinero and Seve Ballesteros led Spain to the first World Cup team title with a late surge as Jerry Pate and Dave Stockton faltered from a one-stroke lead. The U S finished runner-up after a costly 17th hole disaster.
Spain's Manuel Orantes defeated Wojtek Fibak 5-7 6-2 0-6 7-6 6-1 to win the $130 000 Masters Grand Prix singles title in Houston. Jeff Borowiak (Berkeley) reached the Seattle final 6-4 7-6 over Tom Pecora. In Porto Alegre Victor Pecci beat Thomas 6-4 6-4 to take the international title. In Newport Beach Kathy Kuykendall defeated by 6-1 6-4 for the Women's 8 Tennis crown. Ballesteros and Pinero led Spain to the World Cup team victory in Palm Springs.
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