Watson Fires 6 Under 66 Grabs Crosby Lead
Tom Watson shot a 6 under par 66 at Cypress Point to take the opening-round lead in the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. Rain delayed play with 168 players, while former President Ford joined reporters and praised the day. Several notable players trailed by three to two strokes, including Nicklaus, Palmer, and Ford.
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Willie Mays
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Larry Ziegler
Jerry McGee
Hale Irwin
Fuzzy Zoeller
Ben Crenshaw
Tom McGinnis
Gil Morgan
Hinkle
Hubert Green
Ray Floyd
Mac McLendon
Bob Eastwood
Gibby Gilbert
Tom Weiskopf
Bobby Nichols
Don Pooley
Jazz Surprise Blazers 101 100
Portland lost a tight 101 100 decision at New Orleans as Aaron James hit a 15 foot jumper with nine seconds left to seal the Jazz win Maurice Lucas gave Portland a late lead with 14 seconds remaining before James scored the final basket Jazz standout James led all scorers with 26 points Truck Robinson added 25 points and 17 rebounds for New Orleans with Bill Walton leading Portland with 24 points and Lucas adding 22 on the road the snowbound schedule also saw several games postponed across the East.
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RAMERS Riders Conquer Pirates
Western Reserve girls basketball improved to 2-0 in Firelands Conference with a 48-31 win over Black River. Vickie Timbs led with 14 points, Ann Murray added eight, while Amie Wright scored 10 for Black River. Western coach John Speer noted the early league schedule gives them a jump on rivals. The Roughriders host South Central next Tuesday.
Wrestling dual cancelled for Western Reserve SENECA EAST
Western Reserve and Seneca East cancel their Saturday night wrestling meet. No makeup date has been set, according to Western Reserve athletic director John Speer.
Monroeville New London Reschedule Set for Jan 25
New London athletic director Paul Nestor announced a makeup date for the Monroeville New London basketball game. The girls junior varsity will start the doubleheader at 4 p.m. on Wednesday January 25, followed by the boys junior varsity at 7 p.m. and the varsity contest.
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Weather Defeats Wilkins On Space Coast Tour
Wilkins shot 77 and 81 in frigid 35 to 40 degree weather at Lone Palm Country Club Lakeland Florida missing the money by two strokes. The Florida Space Coast tour stop carried a $300 last prize and $3,000 to the winner. Wilkins faces two 36 hole events this week.
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Wilkins
Monroeville Game Postponed Without New Date
Monroeville High School officials announced that Saturdays Monroeville Keystone basketball game has been postponed. No makeup date has been set for the contest originally scheduled for Saturday night at Keystone.
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