Lakers finally pull together to halt slide at Rockets
Lakers end four-game skid with a convincing 116-104 victory over the Houston Rockets at the Forum. Missing starters Winters and Allen, Stu Latz and Cazzie Russell step up as Kermit Washington shines, while Bill Sharman reports momentum for next year as crucial.
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Trevino edges Irwin in close finish for trophy
Trevino won the trophy with a lone birdie on the last nine and earned $40,000. Irwin carded two front nine birdies and three on the back, while Lakers teammates and coaches discussed rotations and effort as Sharman rearranged 19 lineups. Rudy Tomjanovich led Houston with 24 points as Ratleff contributed 18 with rebounds and steals.
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A J Foyt Dominates USAC Show Despite Cautions
A J Foyt led 228 of 240 laps in a 3 hour 14 minute USAC event, including the Twin 100. Yellow flags hurt his average speed to 154.344 mph but aided pit strategy as he pitted seven times while Bobby Unser fell behind with two late-storm pit stops and a final effort to close the gap.
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Foyt wins California 500 extending USAC Triple Crown
A.J. Foyt dominates the California 500 despite rain delays and track caution. He leads 188 of 200 laps, earns $90,112, and becomes the first to win all USAC Triple Crown events, including Indianapolis 500s and Pocono Schaefer 500 victories.
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Long Beach Hosts 19th Junior Tennis Championships Facing Weekend Delays
Long Beach hosts the 19th Long Beach Junior Tennis Championships drawing about 1,000 players from Southern California and beyond including Las Vegas Ensenada and Danville. Delayed by rain, finals move to March 22 at Billie Jean King Tennis Center Recreation Park with top Long Beach contenders Mike Edles and Carol Heynen performing well on opening day.
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NCAA basketball TV tripleheader aired by NBC
NBC will televise three first round NCAA playoff games Saturday in a national tripleheader from Kansas City. Indiana faces Texas El Paso at 9:10 a.m. PDT, Kentucky meets Marquette at 11:10 a.m., and Arizona State plays Alabama at 1:10 p.m. TVS holds rights to other games.
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Romero Wins World Motorcycle Race in Daytona
Gene Romero captured the world’s premier motorcycle event in Daytona Beach as an 18 year old Venezuela native Johnny Cecotto dazzled fans by charging from dead last to challenge for podium. Cecotto finished ahead of Giacomo Agostini who took third in a 73 entry field before a record crowd.
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Rominger wins AMA race with Baker on Yamaha
Steve Baker, 22, from Bellingham joins Team Yamaha as Ken Roberts, Teuvoe Lansivouri and Agostini compete in a dramatic AMA Grand National event. Romero beats Sansivoori by 18 seconds, earning $17.48 and moving into second in the standings behind Williams.
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A J Foyt Leads Wide Indy Finish Amid Turbulent Race
AJ Foyt of Houston wins a 200 lap event with $90,112 prize money. Bobby Unser of Albuquerque finishes second with $22,015. The list includes numerous drivers from Parsippany to Irvine with varied teams and car brands, and notes on mechanical issues and caution flags.
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Buffalo Seals Edge Islanders in Openers
Buffalo’s team beat the New York Islanders 2 to 1 as Larry Patey notches a hat trick while Jean Premovert and Simmer contribute assists in a lively NHL road game. The New York Capitals fall to Washington on a separate matchup.
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Sam Pian Dies at 77 Former Manager of Zale and Ross
Sam Pian, 77, who managed boxing legends Tony Zale and Barney Ross during their world championship years in the 1930s and 1940s, died Saturday of a heart attack in Chicago.
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