Crenshaw wins Clambake comeback in Pebble Beach
Ben Crenshaw captures the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach with a three under 69 for a two shot victory ending nearly three years of frustration. Jack Nicklaus cards an 82 in a dramatic final round while Crenshaw praises his return to form and brides Polly jokes about her age.
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Celtics throttle Braves 135 107 in TV showcase
Boston stars led by Charlie Scott with 30 as the Celtics routed Buffalo 135 107 on national TV. Havlicek tied for second on the all time list with 1 077 games and Dave Cowens plus Glenn McDonald added 18 points each. Buffalo’s six game win streak ends and Bob McAdoo scored 27.
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Evert Wins Prize and Kiss from Ford’s Son in Maryland
Chris Evert captured the $15,000 first prize in the women’s tennis tournament in Landover Maryland. After the award ceremony Jack Ford, son of President Ford, kissed her on the cheek minutes after she collected the grand prize.
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Washington lawyer King dies after heart attack
General Washington Milton King longtime Redskins vice president and treasurer died Friday night at 85 after a heart attack in Washington. The brief sports notes also report UK and European athletic results and a social scene with Miss Evert and President Ford.
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Middletown YMCA gymnasts shine at Sidney meet
Debbi Cooper of Middletown YMCA won vaulting and placed high in beam and all around at the Intermediate Class II meet at Sidney YMCA. Linda Marshall, in the 12-14 division, earned two seconds in vaulting and floor and fourth on parallel bars.
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Hockey Standings and Results From Circa Early Season Play
Standings across Campbell and Smythe divisions show Philadelphia leading Patrick Division with 30 9 8 and 68 points while New York Islanders 25 12 5S trail and Chicago 20 11 16 56 144 122. Sunday results include Buffalo over St Louis 4 2 and Boston over Philadelphia 5 3.
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College Scores Sunday
Duquesne defeated American University 73 to 62 and Washington State beat Gonzaga 77 to 76 in overtime after a late comeback. Carolina edged Maryland 95 to 93 in a high scoring clash.
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Foreman Aims For Heavyweight Crown After Lyle Win
LAS VEGAS AP Foreman says he wants the title again after stopping Ron Lyle in the fifth round at Caesars Palace. He eyes a rematch with Joe Frazier, while Muhammad Ali prepares to defend against Ken Norton and Coopmans in Puerto Rico.
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Rascals win Armco bowling title at Eastern Lanes
The Rascals captured the Armco Women's Bowling Tournament team handicap with a 2507 total, beating No Names by 40 pins. Sandra Patrick led with a 516 series including a 227 single game. Yvonne Brown 470, Barb Singleton 445, Barb Keresmar 433, Mary Motter 418. Brown and Margie Wells won doubles. Wells earned the Bill Verity Award with 1012 pins. First ball was rolled by Sam MecMullins. Armco Mens event set for Feb 7 at the Sports Bowl.
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U S to Scout Reds at World Cup Wrestling in Toledo
The United States will host the World Cup of Wrestling Championship in Toledo from February 29 to March 1, featuring Russia Iran Canada and the U S. Joe Scalzo of Toledo stresses the event will give athletes first hand scouting ahead of the Montreal Olympic Games.
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