AFC Makes It A Sweep Over NFC
The AFC completed a clean sweep over the NFC in Sundays Pro Bowl with a 33 to 28 victory at Texas Stadium. OJ Simpson earned MVP honors after rushing 112 yards and scoring a TD, while teammates Upshaw Sweeney Little and Hill fueled the win.
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Alabama Extends SEC Lead With 76 64 Win Over Auburn
Alabama solid defense powered a 76 64 win over Auburn as Leon Douglas blocked 10 shots and Ray Odums added six steals. Odums led all scorers with 20 points while Tennessee beat Kentucky 65 64 to stay in second place and Georgia Tech and Mississippi remained idle.
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Rockets Triumph in Egan Debut Over Knicks in Houston
Johnny Egan earned his first win as Houston Rockets coach as Mike Newlin hit the decisive basket with five seconds left to beat the New York Knicks 107-103. Walt Frazier lost his sneaker late as Houston built a big lead, then held on after Knicks rally. Other NBA results included Milwaukee over Golden State 124-108 and Los Angeles Lakers' 123-102 win over Kansas City-Omaha.
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Frazier Defends His Title Tonight in Kingston Jamaica
Joe Frazier defends his world heavyweight title tonight against George Foreman in Kingston Jamaica with Muhammad Ali looming in the shadows. Foreman predicts victory as odds favor Frazier 3 to 1 while both former Olympic champions seek momentum toward a likely Fra zier Ali rematch and a potential mega payday. Fight time is 10 15 p m EST at the venue described in dispatches from AP.
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Calhoun Hosts Walker Of Jasper For Top Standings Clash
Calhoun hosts Walker of Jasper in the Northern Division battle for first place in the Alabama Junior College Conference. The winner will sit alone atop the division after both War Hawks and Rebels won Saturday. Tip-off at Kelley Field House is 7 p.m.
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Crampton Wins Second Straight at Tucson Open
Bruce Crampton captured his second consecutive PGA victory by leading wire to wire in the Dean Martin Tucson Open. The Australian veteran dismissed plans for a third straight win, noting the event had taken a lot out of him after a solid front-running performance despite a late triple bogey.
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Smith-Aided Vault World Record At Sunkist Invitational
Steve Smith of Long Beach State vaulted to a world record 17 feet 11 inches at the Sunkist Invitational in Los Angeles, crediting promoter Al Franken for support. Feuerbach set another world mark in the shot put at 69 feet 4.5 inches as cold conditions gave way to sunshine for the Tucson final.
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