Vilas defeats Connors in Masters clash at Madison Square Garden
Guillermo Vilas edges Jimmy Connors 6 4, 3 6, 7 5 in the Grand Prix Masters second round at Madison Square Garden. The match featured a disputed line call and a tense crowd of 18,590 as Vilas chased the $300,000 bonus and Connors sought a comeback in the eight‑player event.
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Walter Payton Buoys Bears Through Pat-Back Pause
CHICAGO AP Now that the Chicago Bears season is over star runner and offensive-line booster Walter Payton can take a break from patting others on the back.
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Red Miller named NFL Coach of the Year after Broncos surge
Denver coach Red Miller earns AP NFL Coach of the Year after guiding the Broncos to their first playoff appearance and a win over Pittsburgh and Oakland in 1976. Miller collects 58 of 84 votes, with Don Shula and Leeman Bennett also honored.
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Hockey results from WHA and NHL action
Winnipeg defeated the Soviets five to three in WHA play. In NHL games Detroit lost to Toronto two to four while Los Angeles beat Philadelphia four to four and Buffalo edged Colorado three to five.
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Woody Hayes Roasted by Celebrities in Miami Event
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes will be roasted by entertainment and sports figures at a UM benefit for athletic scholarships in Miami. Gerald Ford will present the Feet of Clay Award. Tickets are 150 dollars with a hoped goal of 120000 dollars from the February 23 event featuring stars like Telly Savalas Ann Margret Paul Anka and Muhammad Ali.
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Browns cut staff as Modzelewski resigns
Dick Modzelewski resigns from the Cleveland Browns coaching staff after 10 years. He declined a defensive line coach offer from new head coach Sam Rutigliano, who is abolishing the defensive coordinator post held by Modzelewski under Forrest Gregg. Rod Humennik remains the lone holdover from Gregg's staff.
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Ali avoids title loss by agreeing to Norton bout
Muhammed Ali filed an agreement with the World Boxing Council to fight Ken Norton, averting removal as heavyweight champion. The WBC had ruled in Madrid that Ali must sign to fight Norton by midnight Thursday and now gives him until April 7 to formalize the bout within 90 days.
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Stingers Mourn Pat Stapleton Possible 10-Day Absence
Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association may be without veteran defenseman Pat Stapleton for about 10 days after hospitalization for an intestinal ailment. The 37 year old was listed in fair condition at Christ Hospital and not expected to be released until Monday. The move leaves four healthy defensemen ahead of a three games in three nights stretch including a Sunday clash with the Soviet National squad. Rookie Craig Norwich is also ill and captain Rick Dudley is questionable for Friday after a toe fracture suffered against New England.
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Talawanda Swim Team Tops Middletown 97 to 71 in Miami Natatorium
Talawanda High School defeated Middletown 97 to 71 at the Miami University Natatorium, improving to 2-0 against Middletown this season. Middletown’s only event wins came in the 200-meter medley relay, diving, and the 100-meter butterfly, while Talawanda claimed the 400-yard freestyle relay and multiple individual events led by Mcintyre and Bland.
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Major league sports transactions and coaching changes
Baseball Mariners name Bill Mazeroski infield coach. Giants sign Mario Guerrero infielder. NBA Warriors waive Charlies Johnson guard. NHL Kings recall Rob Palmer defenseman from Springfield and send Neil Komadosk to Springfield. College Manhattan dismisses Dene Larry and Darry Eady for academics. North Dakota hockey chief resigns Rube Bjorkman. University of the South names Horace Moore football coach. Football Browns coach Dick Modzelewski resigns. Patriots name Raymond Berry receivers coach. 49ers Ed Beard resigns as assistant coach.
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Bowling 700s Highlight Night at Sports Bowl
Three bowlers topped 700 as Rick Peters led with 720 in the Classic League and Carl Compton added 700 while Lee Robbins hit 712 in the Armco Industrial League. Peters bowled 223 232 265 and Compton 279 high game 279. Carl's Bowler Paddock posted a 3242 team series surpassing Hart's Industrial 3062.
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Watson looks for encore in Tucson Open comeback
Tom Watson opened the 1978 Joe Garagiola Tucson Open with a 9-under 63 to seize a three-shot lead. The former Masters and British Open winner, age 28, sought to prove his peak form after a dominant 1977 season. Charles Coody shot 66 to trail, with Frank Beard and Bill Rogers at 67. J.C. Snead and Keith Fergus 68, Lee Trevino 70, while defending champ Bruce Lietzke and Lanny Wadkins posted 71 and Johnny Miller 74.
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Knicks? No. NBA results: key scores listed
The report lists NBA results with Phoenix beating Boston 121 to 111 and Cleveland defeating New Jersey 110 to 94 while New Orleans edged Milwaukee 116 to 109.
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McKinley Girls Hammer John XXIII In Local State Match
McKinley girls toppled John XXIII 50 to 16 while McKinley boys defeated John XXII 58 to 26 in local middle school basketball action.
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