Pate Aims for Major Wins After Phoenix Open Victory
Jerry Pate, 23, wins the Phoenix Open playoff against Dave Stockton to start the season. He seeks a Masters title, citing pressure from a stellar rookie year that included the U S Open and a large first-year payout. Stockton finished 72, Larry Nelson placed third at 278, Lietzke and Burns one behind. Zoeller and others tied at 280.
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Pro golfer Johnny Miller falters in opening round lead
In a pro tourney, Miller failed to challenge early, opening with 74 then finishing 72 for a total 288. Garrett and McCord carded 71s and Cable posted 72 as leaders began to separate in the standings.
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Raiders beat Vikings in Su Bowl with large prize split
Oakland won Super Bowl XIV 32 14 earning $15 000 while Minnesota took $7 500 after losing yet another title. Fred Biletnikoff and Ken Stabler display the No 1 sign as Chuck Foreman sheds tears, with Charles Goodrum offering support.
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Church Tournament Seeks Teams at Manchester Middle
Grace Baptist hosts a church team basketball tournament at Manchester Middle School January 28 and 29. Entry fee is 45 dollars with the first eight teams accepted. Tim Callahan is tournament manager and can be reached at 422-9469.
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KCYO Sunday Scores Strike Girls Hawks and Knicks
Sunday results show the Girls Hawks 21 Knicks 1 and Bullets 32 Rockets 7. In boys action Joers 24 Jazz W Cougars 22 Mustangs 16 Sonics 28 Suns 13. Mustangs 42 Rams 23 Celtics 47 Vikings 36.
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City Basketball Games Postponed Amid Snow
All Middletown Parks and Recreation basketball games scheduled for tonight are canceled and will be rescheduled. Officials will review tomorrow morning how snowfall affects operations and public school schedules.
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Skins Meet Broncos in MAC Showdown at Columbus
Miami visits Western Michigan as the MAC leaders clash. Western Michigan, 3-0 in league play under Dick Shilts, relies on balance led by Rod Curry while Miami’s 93-60 win over Ball State keeps them close atop the standings.
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Dons claim top spot as UCLA slips in college hoops
San Francisco Dons rise to No. 1 in California with a 81-63 win over Seattle secures their strong road record under coach Bob Gaillard. Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan and others win with notable scores as UCLA defeats Oregon State 83-66 and Nevada-Las Vegas dominates Cal State-Northridge 112-72. James Hardy scored 25 for SF and Bill Cartwright added 22 in Seattle victory.
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Scheckter wins Argentine Grand Prix in Wolf Ford
Jody Scheckter, 25, of South Africa took the Argentine Grand Prix in Buenos Aires driving a Wolf Ford to open the Formula 1 season. The brief notes other sports results from tennis, bowling, and skiing across Melbourne, Landover, Hollywood, Torrance, Garmisch, and Oslo with multiple players and venues.
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MUM Mettes Start Girls Basketball After Long Fight
The Miami University Middletown women’s program debuts with a 57 40 loss to Ohio University Zanesville. Coach Jim Sliger, former MUM player, leads nine players after trimming from 14. An eight game schedule and regional tournament close the season.
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Lebanon Raceway Opens Strong Year with Ohio Sires Purses
Lebanon Raceway schedules a landmark year with 284 500 in Ohio Sires Stakes purses and host duties for two finals plus four prelim heats. The Ohio Pacing Classic on Sept 17 offers 120 000, largest for two year olds. Carnation Pace for three-year-old fillies on Oct 11. season runs Tue through Sat with 4 pm post time.
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Northwest teams dominate visitors with big wins
Portland routs San Antonio 150-113 as Twardzik and Walton lead with 22 and 21 points. Seattle beats New Orleans 92-76 behind Fred Brown 26 as Maravich is held to 12. Lakers rally past Detroit 124-118 with Abdul-Jabbar 28 and Russell 35 in the fourth.
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Franklin pool hires lifeguards for May opening
Applications for lifeguards at the new Franklin community swimming pool are being taken at the city building. Interested applicants must submit an application by February 1. The pool is tentatively set to open on May 28.
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