Osborn finds fountain of youth in Minnesota
Dave Osborn, in his tenth Vikings season, revives his career with 514 rushing yards and 29 receptions. He credits offseason training and staying in shape, while teammate Chuck Foreman remains a threat. Also, Steelers end Dwight White is readmitted to hospital with a viral infection ahead of the Super Bowl.
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Miller fires 61 to seize Phoenix Open lead by six
John Miller carded a 10-under 61 in the second round of the Phoenix Open to reach 128 total, six strokes ahead of Mike Hill who shot 63 and stood alone in second at 134. The defending champ opened with an eagle on the first hole and never relinquished the pace at Phoenix Country Club.
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Miller shoots 61 to lead Phoenix Open after two rounds
Johnny Miller fired eight birdies and an eagle to 61 and lead by six at Phoenix Open rounding out two rounds at 147. He needed 23 putts, with three deuces and a birdie on 18 after an 18 foot eagle putt to start. Jack Nicklaus Palmer and Player not competing.
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Trojans Hold Off Washington State In Pac 8 Opener
USC defeated Washington State 94 80 at the L A Sports Arena as Gus Williams led USC with 24 points and Biff Burrell added 15 points and six assists. Washington State center Steve Puido kas scored 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds but fouled out. The Cougars committed 37 turnovers, 24 in the first half, stalling their comeback bid.
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Regional Single A Volleyball Meet at Long Beach City College
Regional Single A tournament opens at Long Beach City College with a 9 am start in the gym. Also listed are Kips Invitational gymnastics at Long Beach State, open finals at noon, racing with Thoroughbreds and Quarterhorses, Anaheim Convention Center recreation show noon to 10:30, and college basketball with Washington State at UCLA and USC versus Washington.
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Sports on Radio and TV Tonight
Television college football senior row NIL hacks a Mac yate Philadelphia KNBC telecasts Nevada vs Vegas and Washington State on KTLA at 3 pm tape delay. L.A. Open on KABC 7 pm. Wide World of Sports features cycling ski jumping and aerobatics. Boxing from Mexico on KMEX 6:90 pm. Lakers host Washington. Beach State versus N WK X at 5 3 pm.
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Namath Rumors Tie Him To Rams Trade Interest
Reported by a Carroll Rosenbloom associate the Rams seek Namath as quarterback to win a Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Rams spokesmen deny interest as Namath nears free agency after declining a two year 1 million dollar contract figure.
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Celtics Hold Off Lakers Rally in Boston Victory
Jo Jo White sparked a fourth quarter comeback with three driving baskets as Boston built a 98 93 lead and held off a late Lakers stretch 103 97. Gail Goodrich and Stu Lantz led L A scorers with 24 each while Havlicek clinched the win with late free throws.
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Iran Offers to Stage the 1976 Olympics
AP reports Iran has offered to host the 1976 Games as Montreal faces uncertainty over the event. Duesseldorf also suggests staging duties if Montreal backs out. Montreal officials insist the Games will be held there despite a six week construction strike on the main stadium and swim hall.
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Wilson edges Saints in frantic CIF showdown
Wilson High survived a late charge from visiting St Anthony to win 63-57. Mike Miller came off the bench in the fourth quarter to spark the rally, while John Mansell and Gary Mulder sealed the victory with late free throws. Coach Butch Taylor criticized his substitution in the second quarter as Wilson improved to 13-1.
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