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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

24 Dec 1981

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1981

Page

12

McEnroe Crowned as 1981 Tennis King in USA Davis Cup

John McEnroe dominated 1981 with Wimbledon and U S Open titles, Davis Cup win, and top year end rankings in singles and doubles. He clashed with officials and sparked Wimbledon controversy while others like Clerc Lendl and Borg also starred across a financially booming season.

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John McEnroe McEnroe Jose Luis Clerc Argentina United States Sweden Bjorn Borg Bill Tilden U.S Peter Fleming Roscoe Tanner Superbrat England Wembley Cincinnati Arthur Ashe Ashe Connors Borg WCT Martina Navratilova Hana Mandlikova Czechoslovakia Chris Evert Lloyd Lloyd Mandlikova Tracy Austin Navratilova United States Tennis Association Wendy Turnbull Australia Rosie Casals Netherlannds Betty Stove Lend Minneapolis Hilton Head S.C Jimmy Arias Kathy Rinaldi Billie Jean King
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Texans Tongue-in-cheek awards list for 1981 sports figures

A satirical survey names Texas sports figures and teams with tongue in cheek awards. Winners include Bud Adams for firing Bum Phillips, Jerry Moore praised by Texas Tech fans, Earl Campbell toiling through yards droughts, and Ray Albarn praised for defying expectations at Rice. The piece lampoons football and golf figures across Texas, noting notable comical accolades and long odds for several programs.

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Denne H. Freeman Texas Sports Don Quixote Texas Rangers Houson Astros Greater Houston Bowl Association Dallas Jack Elam Bud Adams Houston Oiler Bum Phillips Oliver Wendell Holmes Texas Sports Writers Association John David Crow Texas A&m Texas Sports Hall of Fame Roger Staubach Danny White Atlanta Miami Will Rogers Tony Dorsett Cowboys Houdini Tom Wilson F.A. Dry Freddie Akers Texas Christian Texas Churchill London Blitz Texas Tech Jerry Moore Mandrake Rice Ray Albarn Baylor Rodney Daingerfield Earl Campbell Ed Biles Tom Landry Nerves of Steel Bill Rogers Texarkana Tom Kite Austin Varden Roy Rogers Austin College Harold Stassen Bill Yung West Texas State Texas-El Paso Ben Crenshaw Lamar Hunt Dallas Tornado SMU
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Spurs trade with Cavaliers shakes up NBA lineup

San Antonio announced a deal sending Reggie Johnson and Ron Brewer to Cleveland for Mike Mitchell and Roger Phegley after a 114 109 win over San Diego. Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien called a trade agreement with Spurs, while Mitchell and Phegley prepared to join San Antonio.

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Associated Press San Antonio Spurs Stan Albeck San Diego Clippers National Basketball Association Albeck Ohio Spurs Reggie Johnson Ron Brewer Cleveland Cavaliers Mike Mitchell Roger Phegley Cavaliers Kansas City Kings Ted Stepien San Antonio Mitchell Phegley Stepien Joe Steranka Cleveland
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