Crenshaw caps growth with second straight tour win
Ben Crenshaw wins the Hawaiian Open at Waialae, finishing 18 under par with a 66 final round to earn $46,000 and claim the early 1976 tour money lead. Irwin and others note Crenshaw's maturity after a period of struggle and high expectations. Crenshaw plans a two week break before the Los Angeles Open.
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Tigers Assume Big 8 Control
Missouri rallied to beat Nebraska 62-57 to take a 5-0 Big Eight conference lead as Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa State, and Colorado won their games. Jim Kennedy led Missouri with 19 second-half points while Nebraskas Willie Smith scored 20 before cooling late. Kansas State and Kansas also posted league losses. Evonne Goolagong defeated Virginia Wade to win the $75,000 Women's Pro Tennis Tournament in Chicago.
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Connors Breezes to Indoor Title in Philadelphia
Jimmy Connors, 23, wins the U S Pro Indoor in Philadelphia defeating Bjorn Borg 7 6 6 4 6 0 for a 20000 prize. He signals a new image focusing on enjoying tennis and aiming to play in the March World Cup in Hartford while stressing commitment to the sport and national team plans.
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Bullets Top Warriors In Narrow Road Victory
Washington Bullets upset the Golden State Warriors 101-99 on the road as Chenier scored 26 and Hayes sealed the finish. The win follows a prior playoff loss and boosts Bullets morale amid a crowded NBA schedule with Hawks Bulls Celtics Jazz Blazers Lakers winning elsewhere.
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Suns Trade Shumate for OU Grad in Braves deal
Phoenix sends John Shumate a Notre Dame All American to Buffalo in exchange for Garfield Heard and a 1976 second round pick. Heard loses starting spot earlier this season. Shumate shines as a high field goal percentage rookie for Phoenix amid a late season deadline move.
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