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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1977

Page

12

Stockton Upsets No 1 Connors In Indoor Pro Tennis

In Philadelphia Dick Stockton stunned world No 1 Jimmy Connors to win the U S Indoor Pro Tennis Championship final 3 6 4 38 6 1 2 for a $40 000 prize before about 14 570 fans Stockton, 19, said he never hit the ball so well and credited confidence grew with each rally Connors admitted the defeat would not break him, vowing to play more mentally tough in future matches.

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Tarkenton Shines on SNL After Super Bowl Setback

Comedian John Belushi opened NBC's Saturday Night Live with a prayer for Fran Tarkenton, the Vikings quarterback turned actor. Tarkenton delivered a warm, confident set, better than his Super Bowl XI showing, as he shared the stage with Joe Belushi and performed with humor and ease.

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Tarkenton concert ends with stage tarantula gag

A review notes Fran Tarkenton performing a light open monologue with jokes about Black quarterbacks, eating steroids for breakfast, then scoring with a groupie. He hands off in the final 30 minutes, introduces songs, and juggles a tarantula that nearly bites him. The animal escapes amid his Super Bowl misfire.

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Maltese Sale No Mystery Aids IPT Classified Ad

Mrs. George Mims of 5155 Long Beach Blvd turns Maltese puppy sale into an IPT Classified ad and waits for calls. IPT Classifieds offer selling renting or hiring assistance with the 432 5959 number for ad services.

George Mims Long Beach Blvd Press-Telegram

Navratilova dominates Barker for third Virginia Slims title

Martina Navratilova, 20, blanked Sue Barker 6-0 6-1 in Bloomington to win her third Virginia Slims tournament in four weeks. She led 5-6 in the second before Barker won a single game to avoid a championship shutout. Navratilova and Rosie Casals then captured the doubles crown 6-2 6-1 over Virginia Ruzici and Mima Jausovec.

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