West Point order drives Homer Smith to title
Army completes a 7-4 season and upsets Navy 17-14 in the finale to secure the first winning record since 1972. Homer Smith is named major college Coach of the Year in the East by the Football Writers Association of New York for steering Army through a demanding year. He credits the coaching staff and a relentless work ethic for the success.
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Golf leaders prove point in San Diego Open lead
AP golf writer Bob Green reports Mark Pfeil shot 66 to take a first round 6-under lead at the Andy Williams-San Diego Open. Jack Spradlin, apologizing for an earlier suit against the PGA, fired 67 to hold second, amid a field where Jerry McGee, Marty Fleckman, Bob Eastwood and Jack Renner shot 68 on Torrey Pines North. Tom Watson struggled to 72 on the South layout as the event began under light winds and firm greens.
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UT signs 6-4 receiver Wallace from Florida
University of Tennessee announced the signing of 6 foot 4 inch 220 pound wide receiver Zeke Wallace of Pompano Beach Florida as its 23rd football recruit this year Assistant coach Joe Avezzano confirmed Wallace signed a letter of intent Wallace earned Florida all state honors last season and also played basketball and high jumped for Pompano Beach High School's track team.
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Lions Rapp Named CFL Coach of the Year
EDMONTON AP Rookie head coach Vic Rapp of the British Columbia Lions was named the 1977 CFL Coach of the Year. Rapp, previously Edmonton assistant for five seasons, steered the Lions to a 10 46 record and a first co‑tied Western Division placing with Winnipeg and Edmonton.
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Tennis hopes for 1984 Olympic inclusion face hurdles
AP reports that tennis eyes a possible return to the Olympic program if Los Angeles wins the bid and Athens grants a host city right to add two sports. Tennis officials argue the sport has broad global participation, with 68 countries organized play and about 100 million athletes.
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UC Asks Upgrade in Grid Program to Reach 1A Status
UC athletics push to meet first tier standards within a three year grace period. Coach Ralph Staub stresses importance of Division 1 A status for recruiting 17 and 18 year olds and avoiding disadvantage when competing with top programs. Athletic Director William Jenike confirms plans to pursue 1 A requirements.
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Pacers cancel game as blizzard shuts down Indianapolis
The Indiana Pacers canceled Friday night’s NBA game with the Detroit Pistons due to a blizzard that halted activities in Indianapolis, and the game has not been rescheduled. The piece also discusses conference realignment and 1-A status implications for local schools amid football programs.
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Hockey Scores and Cincinnati Attendance Crisis
NHL results show Winnipeg 5 Montreal 2 and Boston 4 Colorado 3 as Montreal faces attendance criteria. The Bearcats face 12,974 home average while the Ivy League amendment may exempt Cincinnati from a 17,000 attendance rule, with alternative 12 varsity sports under study for adding lacrosse or hockey.
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Cubs elect Ernie Banks to board of directors
Ernie Banks is elected to the board of directors. The move is announced amid a series of hires and staff changes across college and pro teams.
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Fordham University
Dick Stewart
Tracy Tripucka
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