Steelers To Beat Colts
NFL columnist Jimmy Snyder predicts a close but decisive win for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Baltimore Colts, highlighting the Colts offense led by Bert Jones and Roger Carr against Pittsburgh’s strong defense and sack pressure. Also notes Rams quarterbacks, Rams at Dallas, and several NBA and other NFL picks.
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Roger Carr
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Ken Burroughs
Franco Harris
Rocky Bleier
Terry Bradshaw
Terry
Louisiana
Pasadena
Lydell Mitchell
Mixed Team Golf Championship Ties Men and Women Players
Jim Colbert and other touring pros mix with LPGA stars in a debut of a mixed team format at Coral Gables Blue Monster. Pat Bradley and Ray Floyd lead with 67, while Dr. Gil Morgan and Marlene Hagge shot 66 from Hagge’s drive. Twenty six teams vie in the $200000 event.
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Ray Floyd
Coral Country Club
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Mulligan
Gil Morgan
Marlene Hagge
Mrs. Hagge
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Colbert
Argentina
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Port Little
JoAnne Washam
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Penny Tulz
David Graham
Mary Louerocker
Fuzzy Zoeller
Judy Rankin
Ben Crenshaw
Arnold
Sandra
NBA Scores Highlight Archibald and Tomjanovich Showdowns
Nate Archibald scored 20 points after being traded for Brian Taylor and Jim Eakins as the Kings surged in the final quarter. The Rockets defeated the Hawks 118 to 107 with Rudy Tomjanovich pouring in 36 points, fueling a big third quarter run.
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Brian Taylor
Jim Eakins
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Kings
New York
Rockets
Hawks
Rudy Tomjanovich
Houston
Atlanta
Tomjanovich
John Lucas
Decatur Night Clash Promises Defensive Struggle
Decatur faces a defensive battle as Morris cites team jelling issues and perimeter shooting while Jones stresses control of boards tempo and defense. With Morris nearing 400 wins and Jones over 500, both coaches emphasize defense and rebounding in a pivotal city showdown.
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Tiant family reunion and funeral marked by faith and memories
The article recalls a celebrated reunion with Tiant family members, Luis Tiant's joy at seeing his parents during the World Series run, and their joint funeral at age 71. Luis Tiant reflects on his father’s passing and his mother’s intuition, thanking God for answered prayers and shared final hours.
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Red Sox
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Luis Tiant
Tucker Shows Big Smile On Court For ASU Bears
Larry Tucker a 6'6\" center forward from Decatur known as Big Tuck leads Athens State College Bears. He is USC co captain for all games before Christmas break and has battled foul trouble and a slow shooting start this season. Tucker rose from West Morgan High School and Calhoun CC and notes ankle pain from an early break yet hopes to play full speed while avoiding fouls.
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Vikes To Dump Skins In Snow
The Minnesota Vikings meet the Washington Redskins in the opening playoff round after Washington clinched a spot with four straight wins. Fran Tarkenton leads the Vikes, featuring Chuck Foreman who rushed for 1155 yards and 55 receptions for 567 yards this season. The Pro Picker projects Minnesota 27, Washington 20 after a rough finish for Washington.
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Borowiak Reaches Bahamas Open Semifinals
NASSAU Bahamas topseed Jeff Borowiak of Lafayette California defeated Gene Halder 6 4 6 1 to reach the semifinals of the $15 000 Bahamas International Open. PERTH Australia Pat Bostrom Seattle upset Kerry Reid 3 6 6 3 6 3 in a $16 000 event. New York Sets renamed Apples. Morerod leads World Cup standings with win in Cortina d Ampezzo women's slalom. Raiders Stabler and Dorsett win Maxwell Awards.
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Lafayette
Calif
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Perth
Australia
Pat Bostrom
Seattle
Kerry Reid
New York
Cortina D’ampezzo
Italy
Lise- Marie Morerod
Philadelphia Oakland Raiders
Ken Stabler
University of Pittsburgh
Tony Dorsett
Maxwell Memorial Football Club
Playoff clash previews from 1970s NFL week summary
In a memory laden odds preview, old lines forecast Raiders over Patriots with Ken Stabler’s steady play and Grogan’s flash, Steelers over Ravens as Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier anchor, and Rams upsetting Cowboys on Jan 9 with Harris/Haden possibilities. Redskins exit era as qualifiers.
Vancouver Coach Firing Pressure Grows After 7-3 Loss
Vancouver Canucks general manager Phil Maloney signals possible self firing if results don’t improve after a 7-3 defeat to Detroit. The team sits last in the Smythe Division with 8 wins in 33 games, heading to a critical four-point game at Minnesota. Other NHL results include Flyers over Black Hawks 4-1 and Sabres 7, Rangers 2.
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Scotty Bowman
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Gil Perreault
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Terry O'Reilly
Brad Park
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Ed Johnston
Emile Francis
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