Shale Allen Receives Warm Welcome In California
Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins reach Los Angeles ahead of Super Bowl VII. Dolphins coach Don Shula praises 16 0 season and aims to finish 17 0. Redskins coach George Allen returns to L A amid film of rivalry and dramatic backstory.
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Los Angeles Golf Victory Lifts Funseth Confidence
Rod Funseth with a 3 stroke win in the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open boosts his confidence. He told wife Sandi he had a 17 stroke lead over last place after round three and she celebrated with champagne. The veteran pro, long a supporting player to Palmer Nicklaus and Trevino, secured the victory as the event opens a new PGA tour year.
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Ironed in the End: Funseth Reflects on Sandi
The 39 year old Funseth notes a contrast with Sandi in a sports moment as he recalls a tense line about a fall and breaking a leg, then calms, saying she tends to get mad but this time shows restraint while stroking irons to with.
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Arizona Kiddy Korps Pushes Freshmen to Upsets
Four Arizona freshmen led a 79-73 upset of Texas-El Paso and a 73-73 comeback win over New Mexico, tying the Wildcats with Arizona State for the Western Athletic Conference lead as UCLA and others chase early-season upsets. Daniel Norman scored 34 against New Mexico, while coach Fred Snowden praised the young core.
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Pats Dangle Bankroll In Front Of Devaney
AP reports the Patriots pursue a coach and GM while Joe Paterno declines a five year offer. Billy Sullivan and a search committee shift to plan after Paterno stays at Penn State and Devaney may be approached in Florida.
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Oklahoma State Iowa State open Big Eight race in Ames
Oklahoma State and Iowa State launch the Big Eight Conference race in Ames with OSU at 4-8 following a 78-55 loss to St. Louis while Iowa State sits 9-3 after a 78-55 win over Wisconsin State Oshkosh. Missouri at SMU and Colorado at Nevada Las Vegas also play non conference games as the standings shake out.
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Cameron Faces Southeastern in OCC Tilt as Layoff Ends
Oklahoma Collegiate Conference teams return to action after a lengthy break with 11 games on tap. Cameron leads at 4-0 and travels to Durant to meet Southeastern State while Tarleton and others collide midweek as top scorers push season totals.
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Lawton Little League Basketball Games Postponed
The scheduled basketball games in Lawton were postponed due to adverse travel conditions. Assistant Recreation Director Rex Spradlin said the games will be rescheduled for a later date.
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North Establishes Grid Superiority With Wins In All Star Bouts
The top college seniors closed the season with three all star games across Mobile Honolulu and Tampa. The North beat the South 33 30 in the Senior Bowl at Mobile and 17 3 in the Hula Bowl at Honolulu, while the North then defeated the South 10 6 in the American Bowl at Tampa. Heisman runner up Johnny Rodgers starred for the North in the Hula Bowl with a late 47 yard catch. Illinois QB Mike Wells was named the North MVP while John Matuszak earned the South honor. Chuck Foreman took MVP honors in the Senior Bowl with 167 rushing yards and 59 receiving yards.
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Cowens Drives Celtics Fast Break Past Bullets
Boston uses a high speed attack as Dave Cowens fuels a 116-98 win over Baltimore. Cowens grabs a career high 29 rebounds and stars in the fast break, despite a rough shooting night. Coach Gene Shue praises Cowens as a premier hustler and difference-maker in the Celtics’ style.
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