Pearson wins Western 500 as rumors about retirement fade
David Pearson, 42, defends his title at Riverside International Raceway by winning the Western 500 NASCAR Grand National race. He leads early, overtakes pole sitter Cale Yarborough after a spin, then clinches victory with careful yet decisive driving. Final results list Pearson first, Yarborough second, Petty third among 119 laps at 107.060 mph.
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AMC Matador
Lietzke Wins Tucson Open in Dramatic Sudden Death
Bruce Lietzke captured $40,000 by beating Gene Littler in a sudden death playoff at Tucson National. Lietzke holed a 65-foot winning putt on the 18th after Littler closed with a 67. Lietzke then faced a scramble to locate his missing putter as he contemplates major schedule changes.
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Knicks Buck Trend and Beat Warriors 111 to 97
The Knicks kept their starters on longer for continuity and defeated the Golden State Warriors 111 to 97. Walt Frazier led with 24 points, Jim McMillian 22, Earl Monroe 21, Bob McAdoo 20, and Lonnie Shelton 17 with McAdoo adding 17 rebounds.
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Pro Bowl Slates Battle of Pride in Kingdome
In Seattle the Pro Bowl pits NFC versus AFC in the 6 p.m. PST showdown as Chuck Noll or Chuck Knox looks to snap a perfect coaching record. Roger Staubach and Bert Jones to quarterback the teams with 65,000 fans expected in the Kingdome.
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Oakland
Dallas
Roger Staubach
Baltimore
Bert Jones
Bo Ellis caps Marquette win with late surge over Notre Dame
Bo Ellis transformed a tight first half into a 78 to 69 win for the 11th ranked Marquette Warriors over No. 19 Notre Dame. Coach Al McGuire said he challenged Ellis at halftime and urged him to shoot whenever open, fueling the comeback.
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High Point Enterprise Sports Preview
January 17 1977 sports section highlights upcoming high school and college games with local team matchups, player notes, and schedule glimpses from the High Point area.
McGuire’s unselfish play fuels late rally for Warriors
Ellis and Butch Lee pace Marquette Notre Dame clash with 27 total points, while San Francisco rides Bill Cartwright and Marlon Redmond in a 19th straight win. Cincinnati edge St Louis 54-52 as Mike Jones and Eddie Lee finish strong. Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina win on Saturday with standout performances by Givens, King, Hubbard, and LaGarde. Trinity faces top-half race as Piedmont Conference tightens. Ledford Boosters plan meeting to discuss football stadium contract.
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Reggie King
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Mississippi State
Tommy LaGarde
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Phil Hubbard
Joel Thompson
Wolverines
Freeman Signs With N C State Wolfpack
Andrews star offensive lineman Mark Freeman will sign a grant in aid with North Carolina State on Sunday ending speculation. At 6 4 and 225 he is praised as the team's best lineman and expected to play on the Wolfpack offensive line.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame adds Sayers Gifford Starr Gregg Willis
Gale Sayers Frank Gifford Bart Starr Forrest Gregg and Bill Willis named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Willis honored for pre 1952 era while Sayers Gifford Starr and Gregg are modern era selections in their first year of eligibility. Enshrinement set for July 30 in Canton Ohio before 1977 exhibition Bears Jets game.
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Duke Virginia clash looms after heated ACC weekend incidents
Duke and Virginia enter their cellar bout amid talk of a calmer contest despite Saturday's Virginia-N.C. State clash. Duke struggles with Tate Armstrong's possible absence while UNC and Wake Forest win in closely contested ACC games.
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