Tarkenton's Antics Spur Initial War Of Words
In Los Angeles AP reports the Vikings and Raiders trade views before the Super Bowl. Fran Tarkenton questions the three man Oakland line's edge while Otis Sistrunk and Ted Hendricks warn Tarkenton of blitzing linebackers and constant pressure. Rowe notes Oakland's experiment with a three man line has yielded mixed results.
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John Madden
Sistrunk
Dave Rowe
John Matuszak
High Noon Shootout Previews Super Bowl Showdown
AP writers cast the forthcoming Super Bowl as a frontier duel between aging Fran Tarkenton and brash Ken Stabler. Minnesota coach Bud Grant trains a disciplined Vikings squad while John Madden leads a renegade Raiders crew. The Rose Bowl stakes loom as a classic west themed showdown.
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Rose Bowl
Maverick Owner Brings New Life to Hawks in Atlanta
Ted Turner and Mike Storen took over the Hawks and posted a 113-109 upset of Denver at the Omni, drawing 9,194 fans. The win ended an eight-game skid and marked 1-0 under Turner and Storen despite Turner’s suspension from the Braves. Denver star David Thompson commented Turner will be good for Atlanta and basketball.
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AP Honor To Olympic Heroine Nadia Comaneci
Nadia Comaneci, 14, won the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year, dominating votes over Dorothy Hamill and others after her perfect 10s in Montreal. Other NBA results noted include Warriors 120 Knicks 110 and Bucks 139 Suns 111 with standout performances by Rick Barry and Junior Bridgeman.
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Romania
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Forest Hills
OHS Game Reset After Tuesday Postponement
Ottawa High will host Bishop Miege February 12 in an East Kansas League opener postponed due to winter weather and icy roads. Ottawa resumes action Friday against Olathe at the OHS gym while Bonner Springs defeated Olathe 80 37 in a separate EKL game.
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Basketball Fun At OJHS
Ottawa Junior High schedules a charity basketball night next Wednesday January 12 at 730 pm in the junior high gym. The faculty will play the Harlem Wizards in a game sponsored by the OJHS School Store to entertain fans who are urged to enjoy a light hearted contest. Faculty players include Ken Brecht Don Sigmund Rus Testorff Gary Kuntz Pete Cullen Jim Grogan Gary Mavity Frank Garvin and Dean Royse. Advance tickets cost 150 for adults and 100 for children under 12. tickets at the door cost 200 and 150 respectively. Tickets available at the OJHS School Store the Ottawa High School office or Mavitys office at the junior high. MEMPHIS Tenn AP Memphis States football program earns 1081199 for the last season the schools first million dollar year.
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Pro Golf Season Opens With Miller Aiming For Phoenix Open
Phoenix AP The 1977 PGA Tour begins with Johnny Miller among 147 players at the Phoenix Open. Miller, rested and eager, seeks to extend his success in Arizona where he has won five of six recent events. The tour features a record purse and widespread television coverage. Also listed are Shrine Bowl selections for Kansas in June.
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Bob Gilder
Phoenix Country Club
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Merv Laman
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